Tell the king you have other things to do
From Lord Of Utterdom
"Father, I've much to do to prepare, and several things acquire my attention. I regret that the Duchess will have to find her own way out." You bow graciously, even as the three look at you in disbelief at your poor manners.
You'll hear it later, but at least you escaped without having to play the charmer with the Duke's wife.
