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"But how long can they afford the tuition? And the daughters of ordinary families have to help out at home to make a living. Studying doesn't exactly bring in money," Violet asked.Carissa thought for a moment. "That money's not insignificant. It should last a year or two. We can't waive the fees entirely, but we could lower them. Maybe offer half-day classes, so the girls can still help their families with work in the afternoon."She paused, considering the possibilities. "And don't forget about the merchants. They won't be stingy with their money. The constraints of rules and propriety are less strict for them."Violet nodded. "That's true. Unless they're from a noble family or are royal merchants, ordinary merchants often let their women handle business affairs.""Even ordinary families might send their daughters. Partly because of Mr. Spencer's reputation, but also because many can't afford to send their sons to school. If their daughters can attend an academy with low tuitio
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At Serenity Palace, Victoria was listening to a report from Ruth's chamberlain, Oscar. After he was done, Victoria sighed softly."I understand. Have the royal physicians do everything they can. Use the best herbs available.""Yes, Your Majesty!" Oscar replied, his eyes red-rimmed. "Thank you, Your Majesty.""Why was this not reported to the queen?" Victoria asked calmly.Oscar explained, "I've already reported it. The queen said it's a natural part of aging and that it was bound to happen. She sent some food over and told Lady Ruth not to worry, and that everything would be taken care of. I didn't dare to repeat this directly to Her Grace."Victoria frowned slightly. "I see. Yes, there's no need to mention it. What needs to be done will be done. But for now, we must do all we can to provide treatment."Oscar's voice was hoarse as he said, "With Your Majesty's words, I am at ease. With the royal physicians attending her, at least Lady Ruth will be more comfortable.""Go now. I w
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Upon hearing these words, Victoria raised an eyebrow slightly, a faint smile tugging at her lips. "I recall before you married the king, you were renowned throughout the capital for your scholarly accomplishments. You've read so many books, yet now you claim that women shouldn't study? You were just praising the benefits of learning, and yet here you are, contradicting yourself. Are you unaware of this?"Kylie was taken aback. "I… I didn't mean it in that way. It is not that women should not study. Indeed, it is a good thing for ladies of noble families to broaden their knowledge for their refinement. After all, they are guided by family rules and propriety. Education just adds to their virtues."Victoria's smile remained, but her voice turned pointed. "I've noticed that you often speak of propriety and rules. Do you truly enjoy being bound by such things?"Kylie was momentarily stunned. "Mother, surely, this is the foundation upon which women are meant to stand. How could one spe
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After dismissing Kylie, Victoria summoned a messenger to deliver a royal edict to Carissa. The edict stated that she alone could decide the direction of the Gracewood Women's Academy and that the opinions of others were not to be heeded.Once the edict was sent, Victoria dispatched another messenger to inform Salvador that he was to join her for the evening meal.Keith poured her a fresh cup of coffee, placing it before her with care. "Your Majesty, please don't let this trouble you. It's not worth it. If the queen doesn't understand, you can always teach her.""Teach her? Have I not spent years trying? Which of my words has she ever heeded? Why waste my breath on her now?" Victoria rubbed her temples, her tone weary. "She even had the audacity to make things difficult for Lady Ruth. Does she wish to hand Prince Yuvan an excuse to raise a fuss publicly?"Yuvan had returned to Valken, his body crippled and his heart undoubtedly hardened. If Ruth were to die in misery, it would give
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Salvador leaned forward slightly, his gaze sharp with barely contained anger. "Did I ever tell you that I wanted to shut down Gracewood Women's Academy? The academy was Mom's idea—it was meant to unite the noble families' women and be beneficial to me! Why would I want to shut it down?"Kylie looked at him, bewildered. "But haven't you always been displeased with Carissa's growing closeness to the noble families?"Salvador's eyes narrowed as he stared at her, his words cutting and deliberate. "Are you saying you have no ability to replace Carissa?"Kylie froze, her eyes widening in disbelief. "Your Majesty, are you suggesting that I lower myself to attend the academy? Or that I should curry favor with those noblewomen?"She was the queen of Starhaven. How could she possibly step into such a role? And those noblewomen—why should she, as the queen, have to win them over? Shouldn't they be the ones trying to win her favor?Wasn't this a complete reversal of proper order?Salvador'
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The chamber doors creaked open, and Derek quickly called out, "His Majesty is departing!" Lydia hurried inside, rushing to Kylie's side and helping her to her feet."Your Majesty, your hand is injured." Lydia gasped. She immediately pressed her handkerchief to the bleeding cut, then motioned for the maids to bring water and bandages.Kylie sank into a chair, her body trembling as though her strength had left her entirely. Fear lingered in her wide eyes, and her voice was shaky with disbelief. "He said he would depose me. His Majesty said he would depose me.""His Majesty is just angry for a moment. How could he really depose you? Don't worry."Lydia sent the maids who had come to assist back out, then sighed as she looked at Kylie. "Your Majesty, you shouldn't have said those things to the queen dowager. And as for Lady Ruth's situation, I advised you about it, but you didn't listen.""I don't understand! What was my mistake?" Kylie's eyes burned with indignation. "It was just
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"Kylie wasn't always this foolish," Victoria remarked as she rose from the dining table, moving to the carved cherrywood armchair. She was pleasantly full, and the chair's firm support felt just right. "She used to be quite clever. When a clever person suddenly becomes foolish, it's often because they're too entangled in their own schemes. They can't see past their own interests. And for those interests, they think any sacrifice is justified, no matter who pays the price.""Mom, your words are absolutely correct," Salvador agreed, nodding.Victoria gestured for him to sit and then asked, "What are your thoughts on the current admissions policy for the women's academy?"Salvador replied thoughtfully, "I think it's a good idea. It gives the common folk the impression that they aren't so far removed from the nobility. It might even ease some of the discontent among them."He naturally spoke with the broader picture in mind. As for whether it offered women a chance to broaden their h
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Once the investigation into the gentlemen's retreat was concluded, Carissa personally entered the palace to deliver her report.She was unaware that Kylie had lodged a complaint against her, intending only to report on the matter at hand before visiting Victoria.When Salvador heard that martial-trained Sandorian spies had been hiding within the gentlemen's retreat, he was visibly shocked. His expression immediately grew serious.Carissa refrained from mentioning Gerald's frequent visits to the gentlemen's retreat. The investigation had made it clear that Gerald's visits were purely for leisure, and he deliberately concealed his identity. Otherwise, he wouldn't have gone to such lengths to disguise himself in that ridiculous manner.From what she overheard, Gerald's conversations revolved solely around frivolities, with no mention of court affairs or suspicious behavior. Thus, there was no basis to suspect any breach of security.Claire, who had eavesdropped on the courtesans' pri
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Once back at the palace, Salvador was unable to rise from his bed. Sebastian spoke briefly with him, hinting that he didn't have much time left. If there was anyone he wished to see, it should be done as soon as possible.The first person Salvador wanted to see was, of course, Victoria."That child… When he saw me, he couldn't stop asking about you. You didn't love him in vain, Mom," Salvador murmured, his voice weak.Victoria sighed deeply. "How cruel... his life must be lived hidden away in the mountains, never able to leave. Is there truly no hope for his legs?""I believe there is no hope," Salvador replied softly, his lips pale and drained of color. "But as I was leaving, he said, 'Dad, once I've learned enough medicine, I'll cure you. I'll make you better.'"Victoria's heart ached. "What a good child."Salvador's gaze drifted to the ceiling, his voice barely a whisper as he repeated, "Yes, he is a good child."After speaking with Victoria, Salvador asked Rafael to bring in
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Salvador had temporarily settled at Eldermere Keep. The place was filled with every kind of medicine, yet his illness had reached a point where no remedy could ease his suffering.Still, staying there brought him peace. It was as if he had finally set down a heavy burden and could now live as an ordinary father. He spent each day with his son, sharing simple moments together.Carissa was allowed to visit and spend some time with Connor. He asked her about Ryan, specifically inquiring whether he had made any new friends."Ryan has no other friends but you. He always thinks about you," she reassured with a smile, thinking the eldest prince might be jealous.Connor was quiet for a long while, his expression tinged with guilt. Finally, with a deep sadness in his eyes, he softly said, "I have friends now, like Otto. Ryan should have his own friends too. I always think about him, but... I don't think I'll ever see him again."Carissa gently patted his head and smiled. "The future is lon
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After the sun set behind the mountains, the temperature began to drop. Salvador had been carried up the mountain, but now, he was carrying Connor on his back as they made their way back into the estate.Connor had his arms tightly wrapped around Salvador's thin shoulders, and he couldn't stop the tears from falling. This was a scene he had never even dared to dream of. Not only had he never imagined being carried by his father, but even something as simple as having his father gently pat his head had always seemed like an impossible wish.But his father was so thin; there was no flesh on his back at all. How had he become so frail?Carissa and the others waited outside the gates. Not even Galen had been allowed in. Only Salvador's most loyal attendants, those who had carried the litter, were permitted to enter. The others, of course, were kept away from Connor. They all believed that Salvador had come to Eldermere Keep solely to recover from his illness.The estate itself was full
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Salvador didn't fare well along the long and tiring journey, his condition worsening with each passing day. Sebastian did what he could—applying needle treatment and using medicine—but all he could offer was temporary relief. As they pressed on, the king's condition only seemed to deteriorate further.Fortunately, Salvador was a man of remarkable willpower. Despite his suffering, he gritted his teeth and carried on, unwilling to give in. He could not afford to back down—not now.Eldermere Keep lay in the southern province of Mendoria, where the climate was mild and temperate, perfect for someone needing rest and recovery. Even though it was now winter, the air was neither cold nor biting, more akin to the gentler days of autumn.The locals knew little of Eldermere Keep, though they often spoke of a physician's office that was the largest in Mendoria, as big as the one in the capital, also called Arcane Sanctum. There were other keeps, but this one was renowned for its abundance of r
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Before Salvador left the capital, Rafael had already become regent and taken on the required duties. With his great military achievements, he had earned respect from both civil and military officials. At first, no one questioned his authority, and many even held him in high regard.However, with Salvador now ill and traveling incognito, rumors began to spread within the palace, warning people to be wary of the regent. The fear was that, as Cecil was still so young, Rafael might take advantage of the situation and eventually replace him.As often the case, such suspicion and rumors spread like wildfire, fueled by the mouths of many. Consequently, a number of officials lost their previous respect for Rafael. They even began to disregard his orders, paying them little heed and carrying out his commands half-heartedly.Noticing this troubling shift, Davis felt a sense of urgency. He decided to speak with Patrick, the Minister of Justice, who was also Cecil's grandfather and the father o
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On the day of the first snowfall, a sudden idea struck Salvador. He hadn't attended court in some time, and now, seated on the throne, he declared his plans for a private journey to admire Starhaven's beautiful landscapes. As for the kingdom affairs, they had already been entrusted to Rafael, and that arrangement would remain unchanged.As Salvador appeared very thin and weary, many court officials tried to advise against the trip. But once he had made up his mind, there was no swaying him. He insisted that Carissa and Galen accompany him, along with Sebastian and Dorian.The very next day, they set off.It wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision—Salvador had already discussed the matter with Rafael and Carissa beforehand. Sebastian had advised against it, but the king's mind was made up, so the renowned physician had no choice but to accompany him.While Salvador certainly wanted to see more of the kingdom, his true destination was Eldermere Keep, as he longed to see his son one last
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Eustace waited patiently for Violet to finish her greetings before he could finally choke back his emotions."Rise, you little imp," he said softly, his voice thick with feeling.Violet slowly stood, her eyes brimming with tears. She tilted her head back, fighting to hold them in.At that moment, she regretted her decision. Why had she been so stubborn? Why had she insisted on getting married in the capital when none of her relatives were here?"Dad, once the wedding is over today, may we return with you? We can hold a celebration at home. Afterward, we can go to the guild and host another, if that's all right," Violet suggested.Eustace was pleased by the thought, but didn't want his daughter to wear herself out with so much traveling."Didn't you say you don't have many friends in Ebonflow? That's why you didn't want a grand wedding there," he reminded her."I don't, but you do, Dad, and so does our family. I can't be so selfish. I don't want you to be embarrassed because of m
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Carissa had intended to spend more time talking with Violet today, but she had forgotten how many little tasks came with weddings. The hired bride attendants arrived to do Violet's hair and makeup, and before long, an hour had passed.Violet was already stunningly beautiful, but under the skilled hands of the bride attendants, she looked even more radiant—lovelier than the flowers themselves.Lunchtime came and went with only a light meal, and soon, the guests began arriving to see Violet off.As the groom's elder sister-in-law, Zoey wasn't supposed to be present but had insisted on coming. She said that since she was family to the groom, and as good as family to the bride, there was no problem. After all, it was a good day, and as long as everyone was happy, what did it matter?As Violet put on her wedding gown, a sudden wave of nervousness washed over her.Was she really getting married?Marriage meant taking on responsibilities—managing a household and having children. It woul
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Isaac and Violet were finally set to marry in the golden month of October.In truth, Violet had accepted Isaac's proposal the year before, during the Starlight Harvest Festival. From that moment, she knew he was the one she wanted to give her heart to. When she agreed to marry him, she did so with all sincerity, trusting her feelings in that moment.It had taken a full year to arrange the wedding, but it wasn't because of the wedding gifts or dowry.Violet's dowry had been prepared by the Spencer family since her birth, gradually adding to it year after year. Now, they had even bought a house and a large estate in the capital. As for the wedding gifts, the Pathfinders Guild had long since prepared them on Isaac's behalf.Instead, the delay was due to differing opinions among the Spencer family, the Inferno Guild, the Pathfinders Guild, and Violet herself.Violet wanted to get married at Hell Monarch Estate, then have Isaac escort her to her estate in the capital. It seemed easier
