For a story centered around women trying to get married to a powerful man, I appreciate how independent and self-sufficient our MC is. Nothing gets her down.
She may not be exactly regal, but the subjects cherish her and she brings them peace and peace of mind. Once again, sounds like a good queen to me.
I'm surprised the other consorts aren't on better behavior, especially since it sounds like the king was there when the fight happened. Tentatively, this is a trial period in which their worth is judged.
On the flip side...is it really okay to just deprive her of meals for such petty reasons? If I were an administrator or the king, these kind of power games that undermine the point of the whole project would piss me off.
P.S. The boiled potatoes are delicious.