Well, I'm assuming that everyone in the palace is actually aware of Irene and her connections' plots and are basically rushing around countering it and trying to keep Eli safe away from it all, but it's still hurtful.
Yea, the ones close to her, which makes it all the more hurtful for Eli.I wish I could slap those men and hug Eli, the poor thing!(Also, Irene, it would have been great if you broke your neck accidentally from ... Rabbit Lover!
Well, I'm assuming that everyone in the palace is actually aware of Irene and her connections' plots and are basically rushing around countering it and trying to keep Eli safe away from it all, but it's still hurtful.