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Carissa shoved Jessica forward, releasing her.Her tone was icy when she spoke, "You'll answer my questions truthfully. If you refuse to cooperate, you won't get a third chance, and I'll take you straight to the Supreme Court. Your mother has already been demoted to a commoner."His Majesty has been merciful enough to allow you to keep your title, but if you don't cooperate, your involvement in Camille's death will be reported to the highest authority. A county duchess charged with murder? Who could possibly protect you then?"Jessica's left arm hung awkwardly at her side, dislocated and sending sharp pain through her body, making her eyes well with tears. Though she loathed Carissa, she also understood that the woman meant business—she was ruthless.Leopold stepped forward to support Jessica as she sank back into her seat. His voice was cold and steady as he said, "Commander Sinclair is carrying out her orders. Just answer her questions."He didn't care for Jessica's wellbeing, b
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Giles, the head steward of Ironridge Estate, stood outside the door. He nodded respectfully as he entered the room.He explained, "Madam Emma, there's no need to worry. Grand Princess Eleanor's treason has essentially been established. The Supreme Court's investigation is merely to uncover those behind it. Even if they don't find anyone, the Supreme Court will still go through the motions. Since the Marquis of Ironridge's household and Grand Princess Eleanor's household are connected through marriage, some fallout is inevitable. "However, Lady Carissa only summoned the marquis and Lady Jessica for questioning today, which clearly indicates she doesn't intend to escalate things. Otherwise, even those close to Lady Jessica would have been called in."Emma sighed. "I really don't understand. Grand Princess Eleanor holds such a high position. Why would she resort to treason? And what about the concubines in her household? I've heard there were over a hundred, and most of them have died
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After Carissa left, Leopold remained in a daze for a long while. It took him a while to slowly regain his senses. His eyes were bloodshot as he seized Jessica by the collar and raised his hand, delivering a sharp slap across her face."How dare you hit me?! You coward!" she screamed like a crazed woman."That's not all I'm going to do! I'm divorcing you!" Leopold snapped, raising his voice for the first time as rage boiled within him."What?" Jessica froze for a moment, her face darkening ominously. "Say that again!""You're such a vicious woman! Why wouldn't I divorce you? Am I supposed to keep you around to harm my family and our people?!"Suddenly, a ceramic pot came crashing down on Leopold's head, shattering with a resounding crack. The force of it sent him staggering back, disbelief washing over his face as he stared at the frenzied Jessica. As dizziness overtook him, he collapsed to the ground, blood gushing from his head."Lord Leopold!" The servants rushed in and hasti
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Rafael and Carissa traveled to the palace by carriage. Ever since the rebellion case had emerged, their lives had become a whirlwind of chaos, leaving them barely enough time to exchange a few words before collapsing into bed.As they traveled, Rafael wrapped his arm around Carissa and said, "There's something I need to tell you upfront, just so you won't be disappointed.""I know what you're going to say. His Majesty won't execute Eleanor, will he?" Carissa leaned against his broad chest, her eyelids growing heavy. She didn't mind the fighting and killing on the battlefield, but the constant travel to gather testimonies and enduring the sarcastic remarks from various families was wearing her down, especially when dealing with those who were overly self-important."I mentioned Yuvan to him, but His Majesty didn't ask you to investigate him. With his level of suspicion, how could he not look into Yuvan? I suspect he sent someone else to check. He probably sent people from the Crown
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Salvador turned to Carissa and asked, "What have you found out about the noble families that have close ties with Eleanor?"Carissa replied honestly, "I haven't finished my inquiries yet, Your Majesty. So far, I've discovered that one of Henry's concubine's daughters is at Stillcrest Estate. Her name is Tabitha. After questioning her, it appears she hasn't been involved in any tasks."That's because her biological mother passed away the day after she entered the Marquis of Stillcrest's family, so Eleanor couldn't get hold of her weakness. Since she is favored by the Marquis of Stillcrest's heir, she has since distanced herself from Eleanor."A glint of sharpness flashed in Salvador's eyes. "Does anyone in the Marquis of Stillcrest's family know her true identity?""The entire family claims to be unaware. I asked the servants, and they said Lady Tabitha rarely leaves the house since she married into the family."Salvador inquired further, "Is Tabitha still residing in Stillcrest Es
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Rafael agreed with Carissa's approach. After all, these were innocent people caught in the crossfire. From the moment they were born, the daughters of Henry's concubines had been destined to be used.That alone demonstrated that Eleanor had harbored treasonous thoughts for many years. If Eleanor claimed Rafael was the mastermind behind the rebellion, Salvador wouldn't believe it, nor would the officials or the common people."If we're going to protect them, we need to keep a close watch on them. Some of them have spent many years in noble households and know each of those families' weaknesses. We can't allow them to be exploited again," Rafael said."Don't worry, I know what I'm doing," Carissa replied confidently.The royal edict was delivered to Ironridge Estate, stripping Jessica of her title, reclaiming her lands, and removing her from the ranks of the inner court. Jessica was condemned to a life as a commoner, without the possibility of regaining her title. This meant that e
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At Oakspire Estate, all men with official positions had already left. Those without official positions were summoned to the main hall. They listened to the intermittent knocking that echoed from outside.Throughout his life, Norman had worn his emotions on his sleeve, never concealing his feelings. He was the illustrious Duke of Oakspire, a title he had earned through his own efforts. Though his sons and grandsons had served in court, their positions were modest. Their family avoided jealousy and suspicion from the king.As long as Norman hadn't harmed anyone, no one dared to be disrespectful in his presence. The title of commander of the Mystic Army meant nothing to him. He only respected the Mystic Army itself. To him, the commander was simply trash.As the knocking came again, Norman leisurely picked up a cup of coffee. He blew on it before sipping, his gaze fixed on his anxious sons and grandsons. "Don't worry about it. Let them keep knocking," he said dismissively.Norman's
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Norman had always valued Gareth's opinions, as the two shared the same mindset. In fact, Norman also thought of Carissa in the same manner as Gareth did. Once Gareth spoke up, everyone nodded in agreement, primarily because Norman had shown his support first. He never hesitated to express his approval for his fourth son.In contrast, Mikhail's objections seemed weak and feeble. Despite his diminished state, he felt compelled to voice his thoughts. "Gareth, you're mistaken. The Capital Guard has its own methods for handling cases. Lady Carissa hails from a military family and has made contributions on the Southern Frontier battlefield. If she were incapable, His Majesty wouldn't have set a precedent by assigning her such an important task."Moreover, she's not investigating just any case—she's dealing with a treason case. The fact that she's acting on official orders means she could have summoned us to the Supreme Court for questioning. Instead, she came to us directly and waited
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"This journey was not only for the sake of Orivenia and Starhaven, but also for Nerathia. No need for thanks; relations between kingdoms are always driven by mutual interests. It is only through personal friendship that true sincerity arises," Faelan replied.Carissa nodded thoughtfully, but curiosity got the better of her. "Might I ask if you know my mentor, Adrian Russell?"Faelan chuckled. "I do. He has been to Nerathia and even stayed at my training grounds for a time. My guard commander, Shadow, is quite close with your mentor. They would often drink together.""Ah, I see," Carissa mused, thinking back to the shadowy figures she had seen.She wondered which of them was the esteemed Shadow. It would be a great pity if she couldn't meet him.As if reading her mind, Faelan chuckled. "In three or five years, we'll visit Starhaven. When the time comes, I'll introduce you to Shadow."Carissa was about to express her thanks, but Violet interjected, "Why wait three or five years? Co
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After two days of touring, Liam finally spoke to Carissa."Your country has a Miracle Healer named Sebastian Dalton, right? He's been making a medicine called Snowdrop Pills. Snow Blossom is a key ingredient, but your kingdom has only a limited supply. It grows at the Southern Frontier, but only high atop the snowy mountains. It's difficult to gather and incredibly scarce."However, in our kingdom, Snow Blossoms are not so rare. It's found on many high peaks. The Snow Blossom that Healer Dalton uses now is bought secretly from Orivenia's herbal merchants at a steep price. It's so expensive that every Snowdrop Pill he sells is at a loss."Carissa knew that Snowdrop Pills were rare because some of the ingredients were hard to find, but Sebastian had never specifically mentioned which ones.However, if he was buying an ingredient from Orivenia, it made sense why he needed to keep it a secret. Previously, there was no trade between Orivenia and Starhaven, especially when it came to med
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The position Faelan took at the table represented Nerathia's stance in the negotiations.They were neutral!Carissa couldn't help but marvel once more at the power of a strong kingdom.The initial stages of the talks were tedious, with the same points being repeated over and over. The translators were busy, their voices echoing with historical debates. This was inevitable, as conceding too early would only lead to further compromises.As such, the first round of negotiations yielded no agreement. It was simply a test of boundaries.The second round began the following day. Again, they emphasized the same points.But after the second repetition, Faelan spoke up, saying, "There is no point in prolonging this. The dispute over the border has lasted for decades. It will not be resolved in a day. Let us set the border issue aside for now. What I wish to know is whether both sides are committed to establishing peace and mutual non-aggression between your kingdoms."The answer was unan
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Carissa noticed that the nobles and officials of Orivenia seemed unaware of Nerathia's intention to intervene in the negotiations.Their faces betrayed confusion, but after a moment, they revealed expressions of joy and confidence. It seemed they also believed that Nerathia's involvement would provide Orivenia with solid backing.Seeing this, Carissa felt a slight sense of reassurance. If that were really the case, Lisandra would have informed them beforehand. Or at least, she would have let the negotiating officials know.But why hadn't she?It seemed there was only one explanation. Lisandra was also hoping for mutual concessions. Few at court supported her, so she had brought in Faelan from Nerathia—someone whom everyone would trust.This made sense of the conversation from the previous night, when Lisandra had invited Carissa and Violet to the palace. The remarks about unmet wishes were clear now. The example of the women taking part in the civil service examinations was just t
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In banquets like these, no one truly ate with much enthusiasm. Most dishes were merely tasted before being set aside, barely touched before servants whisked them away.But the Nerathians were different. They treated every dish with genuine respect, cleaning their plates entirely, no matter what was served. Their wine glasses, once filled, were immediately emptied again. The palace servants attending to them must have been exhausted, constantly refilling their glasses and replacing empty plates.Violet recalled their meal at Spring Pavilion. Just like tonight, not a single scrap had been left behind. She wanted to say something to Carissa, but the only sound in the hall was the clinking of cutlery and the quiet shifting of plates. Speaking now would be too conspicuous.Still, one glance between them was enough.Violet's thought was clear—the Nerathians' presence at this banquet must be tied to the negotiations. Carissa agreed.However, their exact role remained uncertain. Were they
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The banquet began in the late afternoon, with Liam personally escorting the Starhaven delegation to the palace again.As they had suspected, the coronation ceremony had already been held. This evening's gathering was mainly focused on the border negotiations. Upon entering, Carissa and Violet noticed that there were no other foreign emissaries present—only royals, nobles, and officials from various departments.While they showed no hostility toward the Starhaven delegation, they weren't particularly welcoming either. Since a translator was needed for communication, conversations remained minimal, limited to simple greetings.Just as they were settling in, Lisandra turned to the Starhaven delegation and remarked, "Today, we have guests from Nerathia joining us as well. They should be arriving shortly. I believe you will find that you have much in common."Davis' eyes brightened immediately. "Guests from Nerathia? Who might they be?"His excitement was understandable.The weapons t
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Lisandra continued, "The irony is, when I was a grand princess, I could call for women to join the ranks of government without hesitation. Now that I am the queen, I must move slowly, cautiously, balancing all the factions, weakening their hostility and wariness toward me. There are so many things to consider and so many forces at play. At times, I grow impatient, and I wish I could simply rid myself of those who oppose me."Carissa thought for a moment before replying, "In truth, whether one is a king or an official, man or woman, I believe their goal is the same, Your Majesty. It's to ensure the long-term stability of the kingdom and the peace and prosperity of the people. "When the nation prospers and war is no longer a threat, any reforms you wish to make will face less resistance. But for now, you must first secure your position, Your Majesty."Her meaning was subtle, but Lisandra understood clearly. The kingdom was still in turmoil, with various factions causing obstacles. Si
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The royal palace of Orivenia stood resplendent and imposing, its golden architecture gleaming under the night sky, exuding an air of solemn grandeur.Upon passing through the first palace gate, the carriage rolled smoothly along the wide palace path, its spaciousness a stark contrast to the more cramped streets outside. However, what stood out the most was the abundance of lamps. It seemed as if oil was no object, for the palace grounds were lit up as though the night itself had been banished. As they got out of the carriage and walked along the winding corridor, the large trees ahead were hung with many lamps. Anyone trying to hide in the trees wouldn't stand a chance; they would be seen immediately.Liam led the way. As they approached a grand palace hall, two female attendants stepped forward. They exchanged a few words with Liam in the Westic before smiling and nodding to Carissa and Violet."Ladies, Her Majesty invites you to enter the palace," Liam said with a polite gesture
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By the time they reached the capital of Orivenia, it was the 13th of August. A full month had passed since they left Starhaven.The afternoon sun shone brightly, and Kendrick lay back in the carriage as they entered the city.Since entering Orivenia's borders, they had endured seven assassination attempts. The last one had been particularly brutal, likely involving suicide soldiers. Many of the Mystic Army were injured, and even Violet had been grazed on the shoulder. Thankfully, it hadn't struck anything vital.Kendrick's fear was understandable. The attack had come when he was emerging from the washroom. The assassin's sword had pierced his chest, nearly plunging in completely. It was Carissa who noticed in time and swiftly turned, driving her spear into the assassin's chest before dragging him back with the hooked tip of her dagger, saving Kendrick's life.Though the injuries were minor, Kendrick reacted as if he had been mortally wounded. He howled in agony for half the night b
