You reply in a letter that you do not wish to mingle with your cousin.
842 AD, Summer
The historian sent with miners northwest has sent a letter in which he announces discovery of gold! The more mining-oriented people believe that the veins can run for quite some distance and be very profitable.
842 AD, Midsummer
"My liege! Disaster!!" A young courtier brings you a letter.
A coalition of nobles from north and east of the country have declared their intent to remove you, Houlandin III, from the throne of Luathbas, and install Lady Eiri as their new Queen. Reasons they cite is your unwillingness to strengthen family lines, refusal of numerous marriage proposals that could ensure prolonging of the dynasty and prosperity for Luathbas, squandering of wealth of the Treasury, and being influenced by the 'elven witch' that clouds your mind and judgement.
The courtiers present at your castle all swear loyalty to you.
"Our beloved King!" Says one. "Signal the horns, rouse the peasants, call upon honor of your knights! Lead us and we will squash the wretched rebels at once!"
"My son isn't going anywhere to war!" Queen Mother Aolineniya protests, standing up. "His grandfather got himself stupidly killed, his father did too! Do I have to lose my own son as well on the bloody fields?"
"Mother, I was
made to fight! I studied field tactics, I excel at sword-fighting! Am I now to rot in the throne room?" You counter-protest and the nobles in the room murmur and nod in approval.
"Yes! Lead us to battle, my liege!"
"No! Ethelwulf, dear, stay in the capital! Your soldiers can fight your wars for you!"
A) Embark with your soldiers to deal a swift defeat to the traitors to Luathbas!!
B) Stay in the capital for protection and let armies fight on their own.