Selene’s POVWhat does it mean to be a princess?For some, it means power, wealth and status; for others, it means jewels, fancy dresses and balls. But for me, it meant a curse.I knew from an early age that I had to be quiet to survive. When I was little, my mother always took my hand and warned me with a sad face, "You must be quiet, listen to others, don't refute others, don't attract others' attention. We must become invisible to survive here."I didn't know what that meant at the time. I just saw my mother bow down to everyone, very humble, sometimes even a servant can bully her, but my mother just kept her head down and kept her mouth shut.Perhaps because of my mother's influence, I have been a quiet child since childhood. I played quietly in the yard with my old toys, never crying for anything. My mother's words are like seeds buried in my heart. I always knew the world didn't like me. I can only be obedient and patient in exchange for a quiet life.Then my mother died. I didn
Selene’s POVI remember it was a summer afternoon. The old king vomited blood after coughing all night. The news spread throughout the palace overnight, and at dawn the next day, those who had asked to see the old king were already waiting at the palace gate.They wore the most luxurious clothes, with guards, and spoke the most respectful words, but the shrewdness of their eyes was obvious.Everyone wanted to make sure that the old king was going to die. If the old king dies, the first person to occupy the palace is most likely to get the crown and become the next king.The old king had 10 sons, each of whom was a good soldier for his country. After years of struggling, they split into three teams. The first team centered on the eldest prince. The eldest prince was the old king's first son, and his mother was a concubine. As the first prince, he was taken seriously by the old king from an early age. He is tall and good at fighting and archery. He often went to army training and huntin
Selene’s POVHe paused when he saw me, but then his eyes turned cold.I covered my mouth and shook my head at him. I don't want more people to know that I overheard their conversation, which could get me in trouble.I have no way to protect myself in this palace. I can only try to make myself invisible. These princes have a great deal of power, and if they mistreat me or kill me, no one will punish them. My body would be wrapped in mats and thrown off the cliff.My eyes were filled with horror and supplication. Beowulf frowned. He looked back at the princes in the living room, who were speaking obscenely, and mouthed to me, "Get out!"Although his expression looked scary, I knew I was safe. He has no intention of making me suffer here."Beowulf, what's wrong? Who's out there?" The eldest Prince's voice was still loud.There was an instant silence in the living room. I guess all eyes were on the door.Beowulf moved his body, blocking their view. "Nothing," he said impatiently. "A maid
Beowulf’s POVWhat is the duty of a soldier?The old general who raised me told me from an early age. A soldier should be the most loyal, disciplined, courageous, and reliable person in the world. When the country is in chaos and the people are suffering, as long as they see soldiers, they will see hope.Soldiers are the bones of a nation. We must make sure that everyone in the military strictly follows the rules. After all, they have the power and strength to go from angel to demon at any time.The fall of a nation begins with the fall of the army. For example, soldiers are no longer strict with themselves and start to live like a villain, using their own strength to bully the weaker. This is a disgrace to the army and a tragedy for the nation.I have always been strict with my own army, but I cannot ask for other princes' armies. When I heard that some soldiers had committed adultery with my father's concubines, I angrily thrust my sword into the wall.Before my father died, his son
Beowulf’s POVI watched him run angrily to my bedroom.My guards stood before him and stopped him with shields and swords.Still furious, he shouted, "Who dares to stop me? Go away!"I walked up to him, looked up at him, and said word by word, "You're being rude here today, but I'm not going to hold it against you. Because I don't care about you and Eileen. You are a prince, and you can do a lot of things you want to do. I don't give a f.uck. But, if you touch my bottom line, I don't mind going against you. You know, I'm not afraid to cross anyone. If you don't believe me, you can try."He stared at me with what looked like fire in his eyes, but instead of barging into my bedroom, he clenched his sword and gritted his teeth angrily. "Why did you have to discipline the army today of all days? You did it on purpose!""Whenever I know someone is doing something to harm the army and the country, I will not stand idly by. I hope you understand that and don't cross that line." I looked at h
Chapter 124Beowulf’s POVI'm telling the truth.Although I have believed her innocence, this does not mean that her situation will be better.I will not spare the a.dultery women and soldiers. I need to use their blood to warn everyone that I will not allow anything dirty to happen in the army and the palace.However, it can also get her into trouble. People would talk about why she was in that room and not punished. She will be the center of the conversation and the object of speculation. All the rumors and malice would follow her like a shadow.Well, I do not care about these things. All I care about is whether the bad guys get punished, and if other people get warned about it. I only care about the result, and I don't care if anyone is wronged in the process.It is a fact that she is in that room. And I didn't blame her, I didn't mistreat her, I didn't even let the soldiers put her in a cell and interrogate her. I have given her some care, and I don't think I owe her anything.But
Beowulf’s POV"I know what you're thinking!" The eldest prince was ready to fight. He glared at me, his nostrils widening with anger. His back arched slightly, like a hill.I got into a fighting pose, too, and sneered. "So, tell me what I'm thinking.""You're obsessed with that princess! You ignored her sin in order to possess her. And now you're fighting me for her. I thought you weren't interested in women, but you're just a l.ustful and selfish person.""Whatever you say," I didn't bother to explain. In his eyes, everyone's starting point is self-interest."I'm not going to let you get what you want today," he bellowed, charging at me and punching me in the chest.That was fast.The eldest prince is a famous warrior in our country. His fighting skills are almost unmatched.I turned sideways to avoid his fist, but I was still hit in the arm by his fist.It hurts.He immediately turned, raised his right leg, ready to attack my lower body.I can't just be defensive. I have to attack.
Selene’s POVHe walked slowly into the bedroom, to the closet, and began to take off his coat.I can only hold my breath and dare not make any noise. The only sounds in the room were the rustling of clothes and the burning of candles.It's too quiet. It makes me even more nervous."How are you feeling?" He changed into his pajamas and turned to look at me.His tall body blocked the light of the candle, and I felt more like a prey that had fallen into a trap.I moved carefully to the inside of the bed. "I'm fine... Oh, no, I'm still dizzy..."Before I could finish, his big hand covered my forehead again. "You don't have a fever anymore. Get some rest. I've prepared a maid for you. You don't have to do any cleaning work from now on. You're the master, not the servant."I bit my lip, not knowing how to answer him. After a few seconds of hesitation, I whispered, "Thank you. I can take care of myself."His hand touched my arm. "You're too thin. You need exercise. Your maid has been in fema
Sibyl’s POVBefore I know it, time is running out like a river. My two children, who began as finger-sucking babies in cradles, can now run around the palace. Perhaps they inherited Nuri's strong physique, and even the quiet little princess Terese was full of energy. The wet nurses had run to follow her but she was not tired at all.Today, after breakfast, I caught them trying to sneak out again."Sit your asses down!" I said sternly.The two little ones made faces and sat back in their chairs.Unexpectedly, the child's father suddenly protested. "Children are young. They are at an active age now. Why should you restrain them?""Have you forgotten what day it is?""What day?" asked Nuri, doubtfully, putting down her cup.I knew it! I took a plate of peeled grapes from him and said, "Selene and Lowa are coming to visit us today. Lowa is bringing her little girl!"Shortly after my children were born, Lowa returned to Werebird kingdom with Manolo. Within two months of their return, I rec
Sibyl’s POVSince the birth of the little prince and Princess, the whole palace has become lively. Nuri's excitement is hard to describe. He immediately declared the young prince, Baron, a crown prince and gave him an estate. However, he is still young and currently lives with his sister in a bedroom in my palace.In order to take care of the two children, Nuri arranged for each of them to have three wet nurses and eight maids. He had even begun to think about their playmates.Carol was even more excited to see them every day. She came in the morning as soon as the sun rose, and left reluctantly after dinner.Now all eyes are on the two children."Our Baron and Terese are very popular. Whose credit is that?"Nuri rocked the cradle and looked at me like a big dog with a face full of praise! I couldn't bear to watch. I picked up Terese, who was munching her fingers, and kissed her soft, white, meaty face."Little Terese, who is your mommy?"The little guy looked at me in a daze and sudd
Roth’s POV"Sibyl... my baby..."Blayze's voice travels in Nuri's ears. His hands were tugging at Nuri's, blood gushing from his mouth, but he did not stop, calling the Queen's name again and again.Beowulf pounced. His broken arm was flailing feebly in the air, and Nuri dropped Blayze to avoid his attack. I climbed over and pulled Blayze aside to sit against the wall."How could she be Azariah? Didn't she die in prison?"Blayze didn't answer my question. He didn't even look at me. He just stubbornly called out the Queen's name. Does this really work? Can we wake the king?"Nuri, wake up! Sibyl is unconscious because of you. She is pregnant with your child! She almost died because of you!" Bellowed Beowulf as he dodged Nuri's attack, shouting Sibyl's name along with Blayze. Tears blurred my vision. I wiped my face and joined them loudly.May the gods protect us. The love between the King and Queen could be the antidote to this disaster.For a moment, the council chamber was filled wit
Selene’s POVThe whole palace was in disarray. The doctors were all called in, and the maids went in and out like ants on a hot pan. Everyone was scrambling to do something, but they didn't know which way to go, because the only hostess was still lying in bed, unconscious."Stay calm. You are all trained. Follow the rules." Nuri's grandmother's voice rose into the night, suppressing the panic. She took the maid's hand and got down from the carriage. She glanced at the maids and the doctors, and everyone she saw lowered their heads."We don't need so many doctors. Those who are not good at delivering babies can go home."When she had finished, some of the doctors, after a moment's hesitation, came forward, saluted, and hurried off.“Amy, divide the maids into three groups. One group will prepare hot water, the other will clean up the delivery room, and the last group will serve the empress at any time. If anything goes wrong, the person-in-charge will be punished!”Amy hurried to assig
Sibyl’s POV"Your Majesty..." Amy hesitated."Are you asking me why I didn't kill her?" I stopped and looked up at the Black Sky, where the moon was shining brightly. The stars twinkled in the sky like jewels on a dress."Maybe the moon is too beautiful tonight. I don't want to spoil my mood."Many innocent souls stayed in the palace. Every brick and tile was soaked in blood, and I did not want to add to it any more.The maid thought she was going to die, too. She closed her eyes and waited for the poison to attack, only to find that the pain she had imagined for a long time had not come. She slowly opened her eyes tentatively and looked at me hesitantly."Ah..." when she opened her mouth to speak, she found herself unable to make a sound."I took your voice," I motioned to Amy with my eyes. Amy handed her a bag of gold coins. "This is my compensation to you. I will still keep my promise to you. You can leave the palace tonight. I will let you continue your life as a commoner."With t
Sibyl’s POVThe evening party went on as planned. On the rows of brass candlesticks, carefully carved candles burned brightly, illuminating the faces of each visitor. The scent of ladies' perfumes filled the air, and expensive jewelry glowed in the owner's hair, earlobes, and neck. Everyone smiled and complimented each other."What an elegant crowd." I stood in the shade outside the door and looked at the nobles in the ballroom. "If I hadn't seen the fierce faces of the jealous ladies and the greed of the men in calculating the wealth of the common people, if I hadn't seen the despicable ways in which ministers use their power to do evil," I paused, i turned to Amy. "This is heaven, isn't it?"Amy looked at me in silence, and I knew the question frightened her. How can the nobles be so easily judged? Most people would think so. Nuri still had a long way to go. If he did not change the concept that everyone feared the nobles as much as the gods, the new nobles that he supported now wou
Sibyl’s POVLowa shifts into a giant bird. I sat on her back and soon saw Aphrodite's palace. With no intention of slowing down, she dived straight for the palace door, causing the maids at the door to scream. I walked to the door with a sullen face. Lowa shaved her feathers and shifted back to being a sexy lady.Not surprisingly, there was another shriek from the maids, and several of them had collapsed to the ground. I saw a familiar face among the maids, whose name I can't quite remember, Anna or something. On Aphrodite's first day at court, I met the maid.She's not doing very well. No, rather badly. She was not a pretty girl, but she was impressive, and now her hair was as yellow as a weed, and her figure was unusually dry. The once beautiful eyes also lost their love of life like a pool of stagnant water.She felt my gaze and looked up at me quickly. Her eyes sparkled, but soon became dull. She changed in an instant. When I blinked and looked at her again, she was still lifeless
Sibyl’s POV"Nuri is exaggerating." Selene looked at the room full of clothes and sighed. "So many clothes. Even if there were a few more of you, you would never wear them all!"I looked at the rows of clothes, heart half sweet half trouble. Nuri is in love with me, but, as my sister said, I really do not have time to wear every piece of clothing again. Looking at so many beautiful clothes that I have no chance to wear them, it makes me feel very wasteful."These are all new. Do you like any of them? If you don't mind, just take the ones you like!" I said to Selene. When Lowa heard this, her face darkened and she looked at me angrily. "You have a real sister, and have you forgotten about me? You are so biased!"Selene looked at me awkwardly, worried that something might happen between me and Lowa, and I patted her hand. I smiled at her and said, "She's just kidding!" I turned to Lowa and rolled my eyes at her. "Why are you teasing her? Come on, I'll give you all the clothes in this ro
Nuri’s POV"What's all this?" Beowulf asked as he casually flipped through the notes on my desk. He gave me a smirk. I looked down and coughed."How come I don't remember us getting so close?" His tone was too casual and intimate, as if we had known each other for more than a decade, which made me very uncomfortable. He is the king of the land of the Bears. While I respect him as a hero, that doesn't mean my social distance from him can become intimate. But he didn't seem to feel that way at all."My wife is your wife's sister, and we are brothers, a family! We know each other like the back of my hand!" He took another book from the shelf, he exclaimed, "I always thought that you were an ambitious hero. You spent all your energy on running the country. I can't imagine that you're actually a nanny!"My bookshelf is lined with books on children, medical and educational, from infants to teenagers. On the desk are several thick notes that I have made. These are all the questions I ask doc