"...cannot be transferred to or shared by others, except for marriage, inheritance, or reclaim by the royal family. Namely, transferring the gifted land to other families or institutions. And this clause applies to institutions of public welfare and religious interests... Are you listening, Your Majesty?"
Kabru is halfway reciting the legal requirements for making a gift of land when he realizes his audience is no longer concentrated. He tries not to roll his eyes—it's not even him this time who brought up this dry conversation on ancient articles, but his king seems to have difficulty sticking to the end of it. His eyes are half closed, but his head is nodding, so Kabru takes it as a signal to carry on.
He cleared his throat. "Well, strictly executed the estate and farmland law was, some noble families start to make their alliance through marriage, so they can pass a series of carefully picked lands to certain heirs, then secure their regional influence. That is the dilemma of today, the resurfaced land has yet again disrupted their feudal integrity, as Your Majesty might have concerned."
Laios humphs, but he doesn't make any comment.
"Well," Kabru prompts, "Your suggestion?"
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