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Carissa was still fuming when Violet's playful comment broke through her anger, causing her to laugh."Let go. Come down here and join me."Violet chuckled, giving a quick curtsey. "At your command, my lady."With a swift motion, she discarded her clothing and tossed it aside before slipping into the hot spring.The two women splashed water at each other in a playful, light-hearted manner before settling down, resting their chins on the soft cushions by the edge of the spring.Violet spoke first, saying, "The queen is an idiot. Why bother with her? It's not worth getting upset over.""She's acting like there's something wrong with her. She definitely doesn't seem like someone raised by the Quinton family." Carissa paused for a moment, then added, "Well, I guess the Quinton family has more than its share of troublemakers."Violet nodded. "True. Malcolm kept a mistress, and who knows what to make of the whole thing with Gerald. At least Marjorie is a bit more normal—poor thing."
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Lydia hesitated for a moment before saying, "But if we spread word of this, Lady Xavier's reputation will be ruined, and the other young ladies of the Earl of Southstead's family will suffer as well."Kylie's eyes gleamed coldly. "She's just the daughter of a concubine with an inflated sense of her own worth. She looks down on everyone, likely dreaming of a marriage that's beyond her reach. A girl so lofty in her ambitions deserves what she gets."Besides, I've heard she has a fiery temper and is unafraid of anyone. It would be best if she went and caused a scene with Carissa. Let people see the spectacle, and soon, no one will be talking about His Majesty anymore."Lydia fell silent, unsure of how to respond."Now, when I say something, you resist at every turn. You constantly find fault. Tell me, how do you suggest we put an end to this uproar? Should we allow His Majesty to remain in the public eye, constantly criticized and ridiculed?" Kylie snapped, her patience running out.
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Once the speculation began to spread, some court officials encouraged Malcolm to approach Kylie for an answer. If these rumors proved true, it would be a matter of great consequence!The Hell Monarch was still embroiled in war at the Southern Frontier. If his wife was the subject of such rumors, how could he possibly remain focused on the battle?Even Davis was deeply concerned. He sought out Malcolm personally and explained the serious implications."The Hell Monarch is fighting for his life out there. This could not come at a worse time. We cannot allow such a scandal to derail his efforts," Davis said.After a brief pause, he added, "I hear Lord Wright intends to make an Oathbound Plea for His Majesty to clarify matters at court tomorrow."An Oathbound Plea was when a court official made a desperate, unwavering petition to the king, sometimes at the risk of their own life or career."The situation hasn't even been investigated and they're already resorting to such an extreme
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Kylie laughed dismissively. "Mom, what are you saying? How could this have anything to do with His Majesty? He's busy with state affairs. Why would he bother with something like this? And what about Lord Wright? When did I try to get him killed?"Irvin was Meredith's father-in-law, and Kylie had no intention of making an enemy of the Wright family.Marjorie sighed deeply. "You're truly foolish. The Hell Monarch is away at war, and you're trying to arrange a secondary wife for him? People are still waiting for an explanation about why His Majesty kept Lady Carissa in the royal study after court for days and even visited her late at night. Now, this scandal breaks out. How can you expect people not to jump to conclusions?""They're just overthinking it and making wild guesses," Kylie replied.Marjorie studied her daughter's dismissive expression and shook her head in disappointment."Forget all those details that form the bigger picture. When His Majesty frowns or speaks a single wo
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Salvador had no idea that things had escalated to this point.For the past few days, he had been working with the royal physicians to test a new treatment. The important matters in the court had all been left to Jeremiah. The treatment, which had been developed over several sleepless nights by the physicians in the Royal Medical Department, focused primarily on heat therapy. There was also needle treatment as a supplementary method, combined with a tonic to nourish and fortify the body.The results had been positive—at least the headaches had lessened, and he hadn't sweat as much at night. So, during the court session this morning, Salvador appeared to be in better spirits than he had been in recent days.Malcolm had sought out Irvin, but the man had his own opinions. Irvin's disappointment with Salvador was profound. To him, Salvador had disregarded his own safety, ignored protocol, and dismissed the state of the war—all for reckless pursuits.Furthermore, Irvin did not believ
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Kylie's face was still streaked with tears, her eyes swollen from crying. When Salvador woke up, his first words were an order for her to leave.At that moment, everyone present was left stunned.After a long moment of stunned silence, Kylie choked up and said, "I won't leave. I'll stay here with you, Your Majesty.""Escort the queen out," Victoria ordered, her voice hoarse but filled with authority. Kylie had been here as long as Victoria had, waiting for Salvador to wake. She was nearly frantic with worry, but she had to stay composed—there were too many ministers kneeling outside, and she couldn't let them lose their sense of direction.The officials had initially knelt outside in the bitter cold. Upon her arrival, Victoria had asked them all to wait in the outer hall inside the main palace. However, they had stubbornly refused to rise, insisting on staying in their places. As long as Salvador remained unconscious, they would kneel.After the royal physicians finished the
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Kylie was once again in confinement. This time, the order came directly from Victoria. Victoria not only placed Kylie under house arrest but also dismissed more than half of her attendants, leaving only a few trusted aides to serve her. To ensure strict supervision, Victoria handpicked a few reliable individuals to keep watch over Everspring Palace.It was while Kylie was tending to Salvador that she overheard Desmond mention the king's illness—the Black Veil.At first, Kylie didn't understand what that was. But after being confined, she asked Lydia. When Lydia explained how deadly the lung disease was, Kylie broke down in tears.She wept for Salvador's illness.And she wept because, at a time when Salvador should be naming his heir, Victoria had placed her under house arrest.To make matters worse, Kylie had foolishly offended Carissa.Because of Nathan, Salvador placed great importance on Ryan. If Kylie hadn't alienated Carissa, she could have convinced Carissa to send Ryan
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Carissa couldn't allow Janelle to be unjustly slandered, nor did she wish to make an enemy of the Earl of Southstead's family. Since the trouble had begun because of her, it was only right that she provided an explanation.So, she instructed Luke to send an invitation to Southstead Estate, inviting the entire family to dine at the Glimmering Tower.At the same time, she deliberately let word of the invitation spread.As for why she wasn't inviting them to the estate—this was meant to be a public clarification, and holding it within her residence would be inappropriate.The Glimmering Tower was a place of high prestige, chosen to express respect for both the Earl of Southstead's family and Janelle.By announcing the invitation in advance, Carissa ensured that wealthy merchants and titled nobility with an appetite for spectacle would take notice. Solving the matter under their watchful eyes was ideal.In truth, this was also a form of compensation for Janelle. Over the years, she h
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As Kylie stepped out, she caught sight of the scene before her, and a shadow seemed to fall across her heart. The feeling was difficult to describe.She approached, seizing the opportunity with the court officials present, and spoke up. "Prince Connor's failure today was indeed a disappointment. However, he had been suffering from stomach pains and weakness since this morning. I've already called for a royal physician and had medicine prepared."Salvador's brow furrowed. "What did the royal physician say?""He believes it's due to something Prince Connor ate. He's taken the medicine, and he's feeling somewhat better now," Kylie responded quickly. Salvador's response was indifferent. "Then take good care of him.""Of course!" Kylie answered, stealing a glance at the others in the room. Though their expressions were unreadable, Salvador didn't seem particularly angry. Perhaps this matter was already behind them.She smiled and was about to congratulate Salvador on hunting the
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In royal matters, people seldom delve too deeply. Especially since Connor was still young, his failure today wasn't seen as anything of real consequence. After all, he was the queen's son, destined for great honor in the future—no one would judge him too harshly over a small setback.As everyone saw him suffering in pain, many began suggesting various remedies. Some had oils to apply on his stomach, while others offered their own suggestions of concoctions.Even Sylvia and Grace came in to inquire after him. After all, they had brought their children along and surely carried some medicine with them. Seeing Connor's discomfort, they offered their remedies.However, Kylie made no use of their offers. Her goal was simply to have them see Connor's current condition so they would report it to their families later.In short, Connor's failure needed an explanation, a reason to let everyone know that he wasn't incompetent—it was just due to his physical discomfort.After everyone had ch
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After a while, Max finally arrived. Upon seeing Carissa and Connor together, he let out a sigh of relief. "Commander Sinclair, we need to get Prince Connor back right away. Her Majesty is worried, and she's already sent people looking for him. However, the attendants are too afraid to go into the fenced area, so they've been calling from the outside."Connor clearly looked conflicted and didn't want to go back."Your mom cares about you. She'll be worried. You should return," Carissa said gently.Connor pouted. "She doesn't really love me. She only scolds me. She's a bad person."Carissa looked at him, somewhat surprised. Kylie doted on him—even spoiled him—so he should have been able to feel that love.Now, after just a couple of scoldings, Kylie was suddenly the bad person?However, as Carissa thought back to her time at the Pathfinders Guild, she understood. There, no matter how strict Everett was, no matter the punishments, she never dared to complain. But if Adrian scolded
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Compared to Sylvia, Grace was far more approachable—kind and friendly. Even when with her family, she was constantly surrounded by people seeking her attention. She greeted everyone warmly, often offering small gifts to the young ladies, which earned her their genuine affection.On the other hand, Kylie was no less popular. As the queen, her position commanded respect, and many came to pay their respects or simply make conversation. Yet despite her dignified stature, she still saw herself as the center of attention. She temporarily pushed aside her earlier displeasure and warmly engaged in conversation with everyone.In such gatherings, people naturally sought to build relationships, either to further their standing or to scout potential matches for their sons among the noblewomen present. Ever conscious of her position, Kylie had brought many gifts today, eager to present herself as a benevolent and approachable queen.Before long, a Royal Guard approached with news that Salvador
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Kylie bristled at the continued reproach. "And what good is saying all this now? What we need to do is figure out how to turn this around! Now, His Majesty won't let Connor into the woods. Today, Lady Grace's son outshone him completely—are you satisfied now? If you have a solution, say it! If all you're doing is offering empty words, then there's really no need for that."Kylie's resentment toward her natal family was always present, always simmering just below the surface.Marjorie continued speaking softly to Connor. "When His Majesty returns from the hunt and all the court officials are gathered, you should go to him. Acknowledge that you're not the most gifted and that you've been lazy in the past. But after this failure, you've come to understand where you went wrong. "From now on, you'll change your attitude, learn diligently from Mr. Young and Prince Rafael, and never again disappoint your grandmother or your dad. You'll ask your dad and the court officials to keep watch
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Kylie's heart sank at the Royal Guard's words. She turned back to the ladies and noblewomen present, noting the questioning and curious glances in their eyes. She forced a smile, though it didn't reach her eyes. "Connor is unwell. He'll try again next year."With that, she signaled Lydia to find out what had happened, then took Connor's hand and led him back to the tent to calm him down. Connor was consumed by his grievances and cried pitifully, unable to get a word out. All Kylie could make out was, "Everyone's picking on me, even Dad…even Dad…"Not long after, Lydia returned with the details, relaying them all to Kylie.Kylie could hardly believe what she was hearing.She looked down at Connor, whose swollen eyes made him appear even more pitiful. But this time, she didn't feel her usual maternal sympathy. Instead, she felt cold.No mother believed her child was truly stupid. Most would think their child simply hadn't tried hard enough. Even if he didn't succeed, she would
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Sebastian's treatments were indeed effective. In just half a month, Salvador's complexion had improved—his face no longer carried that sickly, waxen pallor but instead held a faint flush of color. His strength had also returned significantly. If not for the occasional bouts of pain, he might have believed himself fully recovered.Sebastian wasn't present today, but the Royal Medical Department had sent several physicians. They claimed that since there were many people around, they needed to better guard against any unexpected incidents.However, the real reason for Sebastian's absence was obvious—he didn't want the court officials and their families to realize just how much Salvador relied on him.Connor and Caden, guided by guards from the Royal Guard, sat atop their horses. The two young boys each had a bow slung across their backs and looked remarkably serious, as if they truly belonged on the hunt.On the other hand, Felix held Cecil in his arms atop the horse. Dressed in a thi
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Though Salvador had trained in martial arts, he lacked Rafael's keen eye for detail. He hadn't noticed that Caden had prior training—he only saw a son who was diligent, disciplined, and improving rapidly.A brilliant child.If only he had been born to Kylie!It would have made things so much easier. Salvador wouldn't have to hesitate—he could have simply chosen Caden.The day before the Verdant Hunt, Salvador summoned Rafael to the royal study."What do you think of my three sons?" he asked.Rafael answered bluntly. "Prince Connor has no interest in martial arts. His talent is poor, and his attitude is indifferent. Even after days of training, he still holds the bow incorrectly. Every time I correct him, he makes the same mistake again the next day."Prince Caden is strong, skilled, and takes archery seriously. He already had a foundation before this, so he's nearly on par with Ryan."As for Prince Cecil, he's just there to play."Salvador paused. "A foundation? Caden's trai
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As the newly appointed Deputy Royal Tutor, Rafael spent the days leading up to the Verdant Hunt instructing the three princes in archery.Connor should have started learning long ago, but under Kylie's care, he had been coddled like a precious jewel. She couldn't bear to let him do anything too strenuous.Even after moving to Serenity Palace, where his education was properly arranged, he remained sluggish and unmotivated. Keeping up with his academic studies was already a struggle—catching up in both areas was out of the question. He lacked talent, and worse, he had no desire to work hard. More often than not, he found creative ways to slack off.His biggest improvement so far was that he no longer threw tantrums when sent to the study. At the very least, he now had a passable attitude toward learning.With Connor's laziness, it was Ryan who benefited most from the martial arts lessons. He picked up some basic skills but never pushed himself too hard—Sebastian had warned him to p
