You decide to let the rumors and talk run its course.
810 AD, Midwinter
The talk goes way beyond our expectations. Conservative nobles are appalled, the loyalist nobles are disgruntled, and even amongst the clergy there's some disagreements about the whole affairs. The commonfolk in the meanwhile entertain themselves with bawdy songs and poems being written about your wife, her affair, and potential ramifications of a 'horny Queen on the loose'.
810 AD, Late Winter
You receive reports from northwest that the war between King Tastan and his wife's supporters has finally begun with a siege of the capital city.
810 AD, End of the Year
Sitting in your empty chambers, you rummage through some administrative papers needing royal-signeting when the Advisor comes in with more papers - the Scrolls of Kingdom Status, that is.
Happiness: 2
Population: 4
Economy: 5
Army: 5
"Your Majesty, the scandal only damaged your reputation and worsened the mood of the populace, even despite the sponsorship of festivals."
"I can see that."
"We ought to perhaps host a championship? Soldiers mounted or foot, archers and lancers, of noble and common rank, even travelers from abroad, could participate. It will be costly affair but should please all, and perhaps we could even get new recruits to the army this way."
A) "Just some extra festivals will do, thanks."
B) "A grandiose, expensive championship tourney? Count me in on that idea, good Advisor!"
C) "No!"