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Amidst the myriad of thoughts swirling in Rafael's mind, one thing stood out: under no circumstances could he allow Salvador to take Carissa into the harem as a concubine. Even if she wasn't riding on the battlefield, a woman like Carissa shouldn't be confined within the deep palace walls."Salvador, she can't enter the palace. I won't allow it! She is under my command; you cannot just take her away without even asking her opinion," Rafael argued."That's not a valid reason," Salvador countered. "She has just come out of such a miserable marriage. At the very least, give her time to recover and rebuild her confidence in men. We should care for her feelings, not forcibly take her..."Salvador looked at Rafael, his gaze hardening. "Do you fight wars like this? Letting the enemy recover? Caring for the enemy's feelings?"Rafael didn't back down. "She's not the enemy."His battlefield ferocity seemed to have returned as he stood before Salvador. He made no secret of his desire to
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After drinking some water and waiting for the alcohol to wear off, Derek accompanied Salvador to the royal chapel. Derek asked cautiously, "Your Majesty, you don't really intend to take Lady Sinclair as a concubine, do you?"Salvador gave him a sidelong glance. "Do you think I would actually steal a woman from my own brother? Even if I did have such thoughts, my mother wouldn't agree. She and Melanie were as close as sisters. How could she allow Carissa to become a concubine?"Derek chuckled. "I knew it. You were just trying to push them a little, Your Majesty. How could you bear to confine Lady Sinclair within the palace walls?"As he spoke, he stole a glance at Salvador. Though Derek was smiling, there was a hint of worry in his expression.Salvador sighed. "When Hector died in battle, Rafael went to Northwatch Estate before going to the Southern Frontier battlefield as ordered. He asked Melanie to wait for him, promising to propose to Carissa once he reclaimed the Southern F
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When Carissa woke up, it was already noon the next day. She could have slept longer, but a summons from the palace required her presence, forcing her to get up.As she yawned and got ready, she asked, "Lulu, have Violet and the others woken up yet?""Not yet, they're still sleeping," Lulu replied. She had spent the night on the soft couch in Carissa's room, feeling at ease being close to her mistress."Don't wake them. Let them sleep as long as they need. Even if they sleep for three days and nights, just let them be," Carissa said, understanding how exhausted they were. She herself felt like she could sleep until the next day.Lulu finished braiding Carissa's hair, and placed a jeweled hairpin in it. Seeing the dark circles under Carissa's eyes, she felt a pang of sympathy. "Got it. Mr. Carter also told me that. He said when the late master and young masters returned from the battlefield, they were similarly exhausted and slept for days," Lulu replied."Good." Carissa nodded, s
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Once Kylie had settled into her seat, Carissa and Lulu approached and knelt respectfully. "Greetings, Your Majesty."Kylie's gentle voice drifted down from above, "Lady Sinclair, there is no need for such formality. Please rise.""Thank you, Your Majesty." Carissa and Lulu stood, but remained in their place.Kylie assessed Carissa. She had seen this woman before, and even then, Carissa's beauty had been striking. Now, having returned from the battlefield, her complexion had changed, but she was still undeniably a breathtaking beauty, capable of withstanding the scrutiny of any observer.Kylie thought about Salvador's instruction to inquire whether Carissa would be willing to enter the palace. The thought made her stomach churn with unease. A capable and stunning woman like Carissa might become the king's favored concubine if she entered the palace. Though she would never surpass the queen in rank, winning Salvador's heart could render Kylie's position precarious.Yet, Kylie ha
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As Carissa left Evergreen Palace, she bumped into Rafael.He looked as though he was still suffering from a hangover, his complexion pale and unwell. He was still dressed in the battle-worn uniform he had worn upon returning to the capital the previous day, stained with blood and dirt. The familiar scent of sweat from him lingered in the air as he leaned against the red palace gate. His messy hair had been straightened out, and he now wore a gold crown. It seemed out of place with the battered uniform, making his appearance quite peculiar.He cast a lazy glance her way, and the sunlight shone on his dark eyes, which did little to liven his demeanor.Carissa stepped forward, and greeted him respectfully. “Your Highness, did you stay overnight in the palace?”"Yes, I did." Rafael nodded, giving her a cursory look. “You look quite elegant. You resemble a noble lady from the capital.”Carissa smiled. “I am a noble lady from the capital.”He looked taken aback for a moment, then nod
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Rafael's smile faltered momentarily. Yes, Carissa viewed him and Salvador as brothers. But as long as she stayed out of the palace, Rafael could take his time to develop a relationship with her. He saluted respectfully, and took his leave.Salvador cast a final glance at Rafael's retreating figure. After a moment, he called out, "Derek!""Yes, Your Majesty!" Derek hurried in through the doors, bowing deeply.Salvador instructed, "Deliver my edict. If Carissa does not find a suitable match within three months, she will enter the palace as a concubine."Derek lowered his gaze and replied, "Yes, Your Majesty.""Also, inform Rafael of my edict, but do not add any extra commentary," Salvador added.Derek responded, "Understood, Your Majesty. I will attend to it immediately.""Go on then," Salvador calmly said as he lowered his gaze.No sooner had Derek left than a report came that Kylie had arrived.Having a good idea of why she was here, Salvador said, "Let her in."Kylie enter
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Just as Carissa reached Northwatch Estate, Derek came personally to deliver Salvador’s edict.Carissa was stunned. If she couldn't find a suitable husband in three months, she would have to enter the palace?She quickly asked Derek to stay, and dismissed everyone else. "Mr. Walker, can you tell me what exactly His Majesty means?"If Salvador was determined to have her enter the palace, there was no need to give her three months to find a suitor. With the edict out, no one would dare to marry her. It seemed like another form of coercion, leaving her with no option but to enter the palace.However, if he had used his authority and still granted these three months...There was something odd about this edict.Derek pondered momentarily, and said, "Perhaps His Majesty thinks that if someone dares to propose to you within these three months and challenge his will, he would believe that person truly cares for you.""But why is the king so concerned with my marriage?""Didn’t you say i
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Carissa didn’t mention Salvador’s strange edict to her friends. Instead, she simply thanked them for their help in the Southern Frontier.“The Sandorian soldiers killed my father and brothers. My trip to the Southern Frontier was primarily for revenge. You’ve helped me achieve that, and I will remember this kindness.”Hearing this, everyone felt a lot better. Indeed, Carissa’s father and brothers had been killed by the Sandorian soldiers. According to the martial world’s code, a life for a life was a matter of principle. They had merely assisted Carissa in avenging her family, and need not dwell on anything beyond that.Putting aside her own troubles, Carissa said, “Now that everyone’s well-rested and well-fed, how about we go out and shop? Also, please help me bring some items back to my master.”“That sounds good,” Violet replied. “But we don’t have any money. The king hasn’t given us our reward yet.”Travis looked at Carissa blankly. “Do you think the king might have forgotte
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