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Several batches of young women entered the palace, and Jane's selections were very few. The other concubines became more and more certain that Queen Wendy was jealous."From the Markel family—Rachel."At the mention of her name, all the concubines turned their attention to her, watching with heightened interest.They saw a young woman of graceful posture, wearing a colorful embroidered silk dress. Her delicate face resembled a rose, exuding a refreshing fragrance that filled the chamber, making the atmosphere feel light and pleasant."Greetings, Queen Wendy. My name is Rachel."Wilhelmina couldn't help widening her eyes.'She looks just like Rosalie!'If Helena had resembled Rosalie by about seventy to eighty percent, then Rachel was like Rosalie's exact double.The other concubines whispered amongst themselves."How could they resemble each other so much?""Yes, every move, every word is so similar. I almost thought... I almost thought Rosalie had returned!"They had origin
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At the Markel Mansion, Rachel received a letter from her older brother, Jay Markel, and smiled sweetly."Miss, what brings such joy?" Rachel's maid, Willow, asked.Rachel, with a calm expression, responded in a sweet voice, "My brother won a battle."Willow was overjoyed. "That's wonderful!"But soon, Rachel's smile faded, replaced by worry. "Has the prince still not replied?"Willow lowered her head. "Miss, don't worry, the prince is busy with state matters…"Rachel interrupted, "Don't lie to me. I know that the prince won't be happy with me entering the palace for the selection. I kept it from him and didn't dare to tell him to begin with." She sighed. "In the end, secrets can't be kept forever. But I don't regret it."Willow agreed, "You are destined for greatness; a small temple could never contain you."Rachel looked at her reflection in the mirror, her face strikingly similar to her cousin's. Her expression was serious and resolute."The prince has told me more than once
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George looked at Wendy, who remained unmoving, and impatiently urged, "Isn't the reward from me good enough for the queen to drink?""No," Jane replied calmly, "I was just wondering, how could there be a carrier pigeon in the palace?"She remained composed, not giving in to George's attempt to force the truth out of her.George's gaze turned cold as he studied her."The pigeon flew out from Zen Palace. Wendy, are you truly unaware of this?"Apart from her, who else in the palace would dare do such a thing?Jane raised her head and met his gaze, her eyes resolute."I do not know."The pigeon could have been released by someone else from Zen Palace. Furthermore, since it was caught while flying out, there were no secret letters that could have fallen into George's hands.It seemed George didn't have solid proof.George's gaze grew indifferent."Drink the soup first."Jane picked up the bowl and drank the pigeon soup without showing any signs of hesitation.Lily looked on, fe
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At the news of Rachel's sudden poisoning, George immediately went to Fragrance Palace.The royal doctor induced vomiting, and her life was no longer in danger. After a short while, Jane also arrived.George sat there, his expression filled with anger."How could a poisoning incident occur in the palace? Wendy, you must find out who is responsible!""Yes." Jane glanced towards the bed, her gaze calm.Rachel had vomited for a long time and was very weak.George stayed with her for two hours before returning to Tyrian Palace.-The news arrived at Serene Palace."Lady Rachel was poisoned? How is she now?" Dina was particularly shocked.It wasn't that she cared for Rachel, but rather that Teressa, always throwing her weight around based on her seniority, had sent a letter asking her to look after Rachel.If something happened to Rachel, Teressa would definitely not stay quiet."The physician has treated her; it should not be a major issue," Laurel respectfully replied. "The kin
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At the royal study, George asked coldly, "Since there's already evidence, why haven't you apprehended her? Could it be because you're close to Josephine, and you're intentionally shielding her?"Jane was never one to let personal feelings cloud her judgment. She responded, "Josephine must be investigated, but more importantly, we need to track the source of the poison."This poison came from outside the palace. I suspect there is an underground network within the palace trafficking prohibited items. Thus, I propose using this case to catch them all in one sweep. I request your approval for this, Your Majesty."George admired her decisiveness and clarity. From her handling of Helena he had already realized she was no ordinary woman. Although he disliked her and resented her loss of purity, he was willing to keep her as queen to manage the harem."Proceed as you've planned," he said.Jane bowed respectfully. "As you command."As she left, George realized her demeanor wasn't that of
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The claim that buttercup powder attracted insects and ants was a lie Jane had fabricated, but it was enough to expose those with a guilty conscience.Rachel confessed without being pressed."Queen Wendy, it's all my fault. It was my doing…"Willow looked at Rachel in disbelief. She hadn't expected Rachel to protect her like this. She immediately bowed. "Queen Wendy, please show mercy. This has nothing to do with Lady Rachel. It was all my doing! I wanted to eliminate a strong rival for my mistress, so I framed Lady Josephine. She knew nothing about it!"Rachel turned to look at Willow, her eyes brimming with tears."No, it wasn't Willow," Rachel uttered."It was me! Queen Wendy, please punish me!" Willow exclaimed.'What a loyal servant.'Jane's gaze deepened.Rachel held Willow in her arms, crying as she pleaded, "Your Majesty, Willow may have erred, but she is my personal maid, and she's like a sister to me. Please show mercy! It's my failure to oversee her properly. I'm w
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Jane spoke slowly, "To eliminate two people at once, they must possess something in common.""Both of them?" Lily was puzzled, then suddenly realized something, her face turning pale. "Your Majesty, could it be that the mysterious figure is plotting to take the position of queen?"Wendy was the queen appointed by the late king. Helena had once enjoyed unparalleled favor, with her status nearly equal to that of a deputy queen. Rumors in the court said the king had long intended to make her queen.So, it all made sense.Recalling Jane's earlier mention of Richard and Rachel, Lily quickly connected the dots."Your Majesty, do you suspect that the mysterious figure is connected to Lady Rachel? If Miss Wendy and Helena are out of the way, with Lady Rachel's beauty and family background, she would undoubtedly be the perfect candidate for queen!"Jane neither confirmed nor denied it."Send a message to Richard. I want to see him.""Understood."As Lily looked up, she noticed a dagger
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The dagger fell to the ground. Their eyes locked onto one another.Richard opened his mouth to speak, but Jane spoke first. She stepped back and curtsied to George."Your Majesty, I got lost in the forest and dismounted to find my way. I intended to use the dagger to carve marks on trees to avoid retracing my steps."Then I saw a shadow approaching. Remembering that there was an assassin in the palace who remained at large, I mistook the person for the assassin and…"Richard stepped in to support the story."So, Her Majesty mistook me for an assassin. That explains it."He picked up the dagger and respectfully handed it back to Jane.George's piercing gaze moved between the two of them. He didn't trust Jane's words, but Richard had been his closest friend since childhood…"King George, Queen Wendy, I'll take my leave."Richard led his horse away. Jane's gaze lingered on him."Leave," George said coldly. "This is no place for a woman to linger.""Yes, Your Majesty," Jane repl
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When George arrived at Zen Palace, Wendy was taking her medicine. She wore plain clothes, which made her appearance even more ethereal, like a bright moon. The medicine smelled bitter. It probably tasted even more so.Jane stood up and performed a curtsy with a calm expression. "Greetings, Your Majesty.""I told you, your injury is not healed, there's no need for you to curtsy.""Very well."After George sat down, he intended to ask about the petition but noticed her complexion was very pale. Had she become so haggard after only a few days without him seeing her? What were the servants in Zen Palace doing? Why were they failing to properly care for their mistress?"Has the physician come to check your pulse?" he casually asked.Jane sat across from him, her face full of worry. "He has come. There's nothing serious."Lily spoke at the right moment. "Your Majesty, the queen misses her parents and has trouble eating and sleeping."Jane didn't deny this, lowering her gaze, appear
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Inside the royal study, George's commanding presence inspired awe and submission.Rachel maintained her curtsy, her head slightly lowered, eyes fixed on the floor. The hall was silent, so much so that she could hear her own heartbeat.The king finally spoke in a deep voice."Your brother embezzled military funds, seized credit for others' achievements, and, to eliminate witnesses, resorted to private punishment. He even sent people to pursue them all the way to the Royal City. Have you heard of this?"Rachel bit her lip lightly."I was raised in a temple from a young age. The brother I remember was upright and kind. I had no knowledge that he–""The Autumn Feast. The gifts."The abrupt interruption unsettled her.George casually flipped open a book, his tone seemingly indifferent as he read and asked, "Did it have nothing to do with you?"Rachel had not expected the king to question her about this, given that the Autumn Feast had passed more than two weeks ago.She immediatel
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Jane had a detached look in her eyes.Even without a physician's report, George could see that she was faking her illness. That meant she couldn't keep up the act any longer. She couldn't use this as an opportunity to fake her death and leave the palace.Now, she had to come up with another plan.First things first, she needed to contact Wallace and get her hands on the drug to stage her death. But with the palace under strict lockdown, that was proving to be a serious obstacle.However, despite not a single physician daring to speak up, George could tell that the queen's fever was mostly feigned. But with state affairs piling up, he had no time to dwell on the matter. At most, she was just trying to gain his attention.Since she had taken an arrow for him, he would let it slide. However, he wouldn't indulge her. After that day, George didn't visit Zen Palace again.Josephine and Julie, on the other hand, came often."Your Majesty, are you really feeling better?" Josephine asked
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"Every physician in the Royal Medical Bureau?" Dina was stunned for a moment.It was rare for the entire Royal Medical Bureau to be summoned for a diagnosis. Normally, when someone in the palace fell ill, at most, two physicians would take turns attending to them.Was the queen's injury that severe?Laurel bowed and stood respectfully. "Lady Dina, I suspect that His Majesty believes Her Majesty is feigning her illness."Dina raised an eyebrow. "If that's the case, it's possible." However, this was an excessive display. If the queen were truly faking her illness and got exposed, what would become of her dignity?-At Fragrant Palace, Aurelia sounded almost gleeful when she spoke."Lady Rachel, with the Royal Medical Bureau conducting a joint diagnosis, we'll soon find out whether Her Majesty is pretending or not."Rachel had been worried about her brother's case, a constant shadow of concern on her face. It was only after hearing Aurelia's words that a faint smile appeared.I
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George stood there, his expression darkening, cold as the harshest winter frost. Despicably, he blamed everything on the queen.Suddenly, Jane's strong internal energy sensed his presence. Their eyes met, and she saw the disgust in his gaze.Lily followed Jane's line of sight. Seeing that it was the king, she hurriedly grabbed the robe from the bed and draped it over Jane's shoulders. She completely ignored the fact that it was only natural for a king to look at his own woman.Fortunately, the wound had just been bandaged."Greetings, Your Majesty." Lily stepped out of the bed curtains and performed a curtsy first.Jane dressed herself without greeting him. Inevitably, the movement pulled at the wound on her back, but she could endure it.George asked coldly, "The queen's fever still hasn't subsided?"Lily lowered her head. "Y-Yes."She was somewhat nervous. She had no idea when George had come. Thankfully, she and Jane hadn't said anything confidential just now. Otherwise, t
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"Yes."If it were any ordinary person in danger, she would still step in to help.Then, Jane added, "Within my ability."Marissa had often reminded her that this life of hers belonged to her first and foremost.George cared only about that single word, 'Yes'.He couldn't quite describe what he was feeling at that moment. Helena had also risked her life for him, given her heart's blood for him, and even sacrificed years off her lifespan. By comparison, the queen had merely cured him of Thiberium poisoning and taken an arrow for him–nothing close to Helena's four years of devotion.Yet, it was the queen's actions that stirred something in his heart.Perhaps it was because Helena gave, but also demanded something in return. Whereas the queen never had…However, the gentleness in George's eyes was once again replaced by cold indifference.Who could say for certain that the queen was truly without wants? What if it was simply a strategy of retreating in order to advance?He had
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Teressa arrived at Zen Palace with an air of authority. The chief maid, Maya, hurriedly led her into the inner chamber.Inside, Teressa saw George next to the table, his gaze fixed on the bed where a maid was feeding Jane her medicine. He was so focused on the queen that he didn't even notice his grandmother's arrival.Her presence wasn't acknowledged until Steven saw her. "Greetings, Lady Teressa!"Only then did George snap out of his thoughts and rise to welcome her."Grandmother." His voice was hoarse, as if he had developed a fever and hurt his throat.Teressa felt a pang of sympathy for her grandson."George, you were up all night dealing with the assassins and barely rested. The queen has plenty of people attending to her. You should go back and get some rest."George's expression remained indifferent, as though it didn't trouble him much. "I only stopped by to take a look. I was just about to leave."Teressa nodded before turning her gaze to the woman on the bed."What
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Dina was usually kind and gentle. If not for being pushed to the limit by Wilhelmina, she would never have raised her hand.She gazed at Wilhelmina, her palm still tingling, and felt uneasy."Wilhelmina! I told you to watch your words and actions. Now look at you. You have truly disappointed me!" she scolded. "A few words from Lady Rachel were enough to make you lose your senses? Do you really think she has your best interests at heart?""She knows you are not like Rosalie, that you will never be favored by the king, and that you are easy to manipulate. That is why she wants to support you in rising to power. "But once she bears a royal son, you will be left guarding an empty title, only to be cast aside in the end! Do you understand?"Dina's words jolted Wilhelmina back to her senses. She covered the side of her face where she had been slapped and forcibly steadied her emotions."Aunt Dina, you are right. I was wrong."Upon leaving Serene Palace, Wilhelmina felt troubled.Bac
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Lily wasn't sure whether she should announce that Jane had woken.Fortunately, at that moment, a voice came from behind the curtain. "Your Majesty, I just woke up."After hearing her speak, George lifted the curtain with one hand. His slender fingers grasped the fabric, leaving noticeable creases.Their eyes met. He gazed at the frail woman before him, his fists clenching slightly."Rest well."Beyond that cold, distant expression of concern, he said nothing more.Jane broke the tense atmosphere, supporting herself as she sat up.George frowned, stepped forward, and reached out to steady her by the waist. Unknowingly, he pressed against an old wound.Jane drew in a sharp breath and froze.George noticed her reaction. "What's wrong?"He rarely displayed such patience with her."It's nothing." Jane shook her head gently, though inwardly, she was rolling her eyes. Enduring the pain, she mustered her strength to sit up.George had no idea about the injury on her abdomen. When h
