"Yo, so this is Mr. Z of the Hamertons?"A middle-aged man looked at the video on his phone and revealed a cryptic smile, especially after hearing Zephyr say, "Do you think we're pushovers?".Rowan poured himself a cup of tea as he stared at the chessboard, figuring out what to do next."I'm talking to you. Why are you looking at the chessboard?"Rowan lifted his hand and put the chess piece down. "Gotcha!"The man widened his eyes. "You…""Who asked you to check out my son-in-law instead of paying attention to chess?"The man gave him a look of disdain, just like looking down on the enemy on the battlefield before.Rowan smiled as he happily ate the snacks the man brought. He even got him to bring more medical books when he returned next time so that he would be less bored.It was an isolated courtyard with an artificial mountain, flowers, and plants. If one did not see the many guards outside, it would be hard to imagine this was a part of the Southeast Aciatic Prison.Th
It seemed like Carmella was trying to buy time to continue giving the medicine to Helene through the one month so that she would never wake up.Rowan looked at Neil and asked, "Neil, who is taking care of Princess Lene now?""The medical team from before," Neil said. "Queen Carmella got the old medical team back as soon as you got in prison, uncle."If Rowan was right, the medicine that they had been injecting Helene with should be the root of the illness!"Get Aurelia to get the medicine from the medical team!""Uncle…" Neil frowned. He did not want Aurelia to be involved.He would rather take the risk himself."She must do it." Rowan was determined."Why?""Because…" The former was hesitating. He chuckled. "Get a report from Carter, then Cordelia and Zen will tell you a story. You'll understand why Aurelia has to do this after you listen to them!"Neil was confused and did not understand. The father and son stared at each other in confusion."Okay, okay. Just do as your un
The people looked at each other and fell into silence.Aurelia leaned on the wall, looking lazy. She would pick her ears and play with her hair. There was a carefree smile on her face.They came to a conclusion after discussing it for a while. The leading doctor walked forward and said to her, "We're injecting Princess Helene with a medicine."She raised her eyebrows. "What medicine?""Naturally, something that's good for her illness. It's the one that she has been taking, which would calm her down after the injection.""Oh…" Aurelia nodded. 'So, where's the medicine?"The man took out a prescribed medicine injection from the medical box he was holding.She stretched her hand and said with a cryptic smile, "I got it!""What?""Princess Lene prohibits anyone from getting close, not even someone who injects her. She'd be scared! Mr. Rowan did acupuncture on her before. She'd wail when she saw the needle!"They looked at each other, not knowing what to do."So it would be best
Cordelia thought about it and said, "I also think Uncle Bond's a little mysterious, not quite like a writer who's always cooped up at home to write. I heard from Trinity that his works have only gotten viral all of a sudden these two years, but he's very skilled in writing with clear logic, and his stories are mind-boggling with unexpected plots. And…""And I feel like those storylines have really happened," Zephyr said lightly.The novels he had by the bed had always been Jim's work. Jim was apt in writing using the first-person point-of-view. A few of his mystery novels were written from the perspective of a detective.Zephyr initially thought that it was just a form of creative expression, but now… he thought that the first-person POV could very well be Jim himself!"Alright, let's not talk about Uncle Bond for now," Cordelia's voice was soft as she checked her watch and said with a smile. "It's still early. The night market's still running. Should we take a walk there?"Zephyr
Zuko widened his big eyes, adorably lost."Daddy will bathe with you today. We'll skip the basin. We're showering standing up!""Huh?" Cordelia was surprised. "No way, this—"Before she could stop them, Zephyr took their son into the bathroom with a long stride and locked the door.Cordelia could only be anxious outside. A while later, the sound of water running could be heard from the inside. In the beginning, Zuko did not seem to be used to it and whined and cried a little. Zephyr coaxed him with the unique ways of a stern father."Kid, are you a man? You're scared of this little splashing?"It's just washing your head. What are you crying about!?"Zuko Hamerton, one more whine and no milk after your shower!"Cordelia's heart clenched with anger, and she wished she could rush in and beat a certain someone up!Soon enough, Zuko stopped crying, and she could hear giggles from inside the bathroom. Suddenly…"Argh!" Zephyr shouted, startling Cordelia.Unable to hold herself
Carmella's face changed, and her eyebrows furrowed."What do you want to say?"Joy gathered her courage. This was her last attempt to test Carmella. She had been with Carmella since she was 18 years old. It was difficult to sever the many years of bond.Despite her loyalty to Carmella, the latter did not have the same deep feelings for her."Your Majesty..." Joy said in a low voice, "It's about my son's schooling."Carmella's expression was a little impatient. "Didn't I already arrange it for you?""Your Majesty!" Joy looked up at her. "That school is not good! The students fight, and the teachers don't do their job. The whole school is a mess, and one can't learn anything there!""But that school is the only one that doesn't require a birth registration," Carmella emphasized. "Joy, your son's illegitimate. You can't even resolve his birth registration issue, so how can he attend a public school?"Joy was stunned. She looked at Carmella's slightly disdainful expression and sudd
Aurelia nodded. She had been prepared a long time ago."I was the one who called everyone's attention to the matter." She chuckled. "So, Queen Carmella wants me to testify in court and accuse Mr. Irwin of being the culprit who harmed Princess Lene.""That's exactly right." Alexander nodded."But I won't let her get her wish.""All that matters is that you know what to say in court." Alexander paused and said with a smile, "The trial process is complicated, so you should be mentally prepared. And on that day... there may be something unexpected happening.""Unexpected?" Aurelia blinked her big eyes, not quite understanding the meaning of it.Alexander did not explain further, but there was a hint of sympathy in his eyes when he looked at the girl before him. She should have grown up with him, and he felt she should have been an endearing and good... little sister.Aurelia asked again, "Your Highness, will there be anything else happening?"Alexander looked at Neil beside him, wh
Neil swallowed his saliva. "Aurelia, when you put the ring on me when I was drunk last time, I found it to be just the right size. I've never worn a ring that fits so well before!""Huh?" Aurelia felt increasingly strange."Then you took it back again, and my finger felt empty and uncomfortable!"Aurelia was rendered speechless."Aurelia, can you bear to see me so uncomfortable?"Although Aurelia did not understand what Neil was saying, she had never seen the award-winning actor as anxious since she had known him. Despite that, he was so patient with every word he spoke to her, speaking softly and gently, even in a humble tone.It was not like him at all.Suddenly, Aurelia remembered hearing that a type of of witchcraft in Southeast Aciatic could change people's personalities and control their thoughts. She was shocked and blurted, "Uncle, have you been cursed by someone?"...Alexander stood at one side of the garden. The west palace was already remote, and the garden was eve