" Amma, Rama has asked you to affirm the truth in the royal court, in the presence of the courtiers. After that you’ll be the queen. Mother of heroes, queen mother.’
Sita felt like laughing out loud. She controlled herself, out of respect for Valmiki, and said with a smile, ‘Do I need to do that? Is there any sense in such an effort?’
Valmiki was dumbstruck. But he understood Sita’s mind, which was strong and steady. "

― Volga , The Liberation of Sita