In truth, nobody has been foolish enough to mistreat her, simply because of the extension of grace offered by Tywin Lannister bringing them into the fold. She is more grateful for this than she feels comfortable saying aloud.

"Perhaps they are inclined to show mercy," Margaery suggests. Perhaps they're simply too preoccupied to think about the actions of one woman, and that is more likely, but Margaery would never risk offending Brienne to say it. "A great deal many more surprising things have occurred of late." Also a guarded truth, and one she need not elaborate on.

She turns her smile a bit coy. She is excited to be the queen once more, but she is not entirely thrilled. At least Renly's only crimes were overassuredness and a lack of interest in their marital bed. But -- such is life. "It's going to be grand," she says, not quite agreeing.