Unfortunately, she got away.

"I am sorry my liege, my men lost track of her in the lands of Viscount Maven." The implications are unspoken. Of course you know who Maven is, he's infamous for his dealing in information and his loyalty is questionable at best, if Veronica made contact with him he might cause trouble.

"What will we do about this?" You ask.

"My men are sure they haven't been recognised, just ignoring the woman is still your best option." Benjamin replies. "Everyone knows Maven is untrustworthy, if he has nothing but her word he's not any more of a threat than the rumour will already be. We have some informants in Westlicherberg's court, I'll know when she arrives there and hopefully will find out some of their plans."

Dietrich interrupts: "In the mean time there are still the other dignitaries to worry about, they've been asking where Veronica is, I've taken the liberty of ordering a search around the castle. I'm sure we'll find someone who has seen her leave the castle last morning."

This might be the end of it, if Veronica isn't pregnant. Otherwise you'll have to prepare for some trouble nine months down the road.