You shoo the diplomat away.
1131 AD, Mid-Spring
You have become a grandfather! Leath and Ysa had their first child; a baby boy that they named 'Cyl', after you.
1131 AD, Summer
Travelers bring news from east and west; in the east King Shapur is slowly gaining hand in battles against Kashites, but faield to capture any major city or fortress so far. In the west, there's a revolt in Duchy of Tirine, and King Daric opted to send the soldiers in to crush the rebel scum.
1131 AD, Autumn
Half a year passes without accident or incident, so of course it's time for a disaster.
As far as weather went this summer, it was quite mild, but the last days of Summer brought a thunderstorm unseen around these parts for years. Hail ravaged the farmlands while thunder burnt down many buildings and rain inundated many a road.
Of course, this means lots of repairing to do, and many governors across the Kingdom are asking for money and supplies to help the unfortunate masses.
A) Sorry I ain't got money.
B) Let's be generous!