Erica lowered her head, considering herself a background presence. Everything should remain unspoken; she didn't want to steal her older sister's spotlight.On the other hand, Emily couldn't hide the blush on her face. She had been worried that her scars might affect her prospects of marriage. Yesterday, Luna Sandra had come to her, instructing her to treat Third Prince well and hinting at a possible engagement. This made Emily ecstatic. Although Third Prince's background wasn't particularly prestigious, he was still a royal prince with the high status of Luna Lena as his mother. Even if he couldn't ascend to the throne, he would at least hold significant power and position as a prince. Such a promising engagement unexpectedly lifted much of Emily's resentment against the Grasse family."Did Third Prince worry about the disaster situation earlier?" In the warm hall, snowflakes quickly melted on Felicia's eyelashes. With a slight movement of her beautiful eyes, her dignified and luxuri
In her heart, she laughed coldly, showing no expression, and said with a smile, "To save the people, we must consider measures that come afterward. Firstly, register the people in need of aid, ensuring that King Lycan's mercy can be verified for each individual. They primarily focus on widowed, sick, and disabled individuals who require urgent assistance. This prevents any bidding wars or unequal distribution. Secondly, implement incentivized division. Wealthy families would provide aid to people in need without charging money or selling food at reduced prices to them. Those who successfully aid the people would receive rewards, including their children.Conversely, the wealthy who don't participate in incentivized division should face penalties. Thirdly, establish porridge mills. Set up places to cook porridge in all neighborhoods, implementing a system where porridge is distributed to those in need. This is also a consistent measure favored by the court. However, officials tend not
Beta Henry's frustration and anger intertwined, "Emma! You came up with this plan. Now that something has happened, you must take responsibility to the end!"Emma's radiant smile grew even more beautiful, "Based on what?"Beta Henry was so angry he couldn't find words to respond."Because I didn't grow up by your side, Father. Therefore, thanks to your affection, my efforts have been shifted to my beloved elder sister. When something happens, do you expect me to handle it?" She emphasized each word, making her question crystal clear."Emma! How dare you speak to me like this! I am your father!" Beta Henry spoke in anger.Emma looked at him without a trace of resentment on her face, "Indeed, Father. What would you have me do?"Beta Henry couldn't help but take a step forward, his anger growing, "Of course, you should come up with a solution!""Father, I'm a country girl who grew up in a village. How could I possibly think of a solution?" Emma's voice was soft and gentle, sounding like
The Madam wore a red outer robe woven with golden threads embroidered with a miniature lion on her chest. The collar was adorned with delicate floral patterns made from gold and silver threads. Her entire presence radiated a radiant glow as if she was illuminated.Emma bowed her head, fixedly gazing at a rectangular piece of white jade measuring three feet long on the ground, not blinking her eyes. She kneeled by the protocol, paying her respects to the Madam.At this moment, the entire hall was quiet, so much so that the sound of a dress brushing against the ground was distinctly audible."Who is Emma?" The Queen, with an elegant demeanor, spoke slowly and kindly.Emma took a deep breath and stepped forward, executing the grand ceremony. She replied, "May the Queen enjoy safety and peace, and may prosperity and longevity be with Her Majesty."The Queen's gaze rested on her, and she smiled gently, "Raise your head so I can see."Emma lifted her head, her gaze respectful, her actions b
"Initially, my father's people couldn't uncover anything because the disaster-stricken populace fundamentally refused to speak, showing an attitude of resistance. Later, the goddess proposed that my father send people in disguise. Pretending to be rebels, they managed to infiltrate the crowd. Of course, gaining their trust required considerable effort...""You—" King Lycan was almost speechless."The fourth measure, as suggested by my elder sister, involves tax reduction. King Lycan issued orders to exempt taxes and even sent people to console and inquire about the disaster area. This was originally a good way to calm the people. However, after the disaster, some local officials still increased taxes on the people. By the time news of the tax exemption reached the disaster area, the tax collection was almost complete. Your Majesty, these actions not only profited the officials but made it appear that the people were benefiting from it. Your kindness to the people was empty when the tr
Regardless, Luna Sandra was a composed and steady person. After the conferment ceremony, she had her attendants help the senior Madam to her room and bring out the silver to thank the palace officials for the imperial edict.Felicia's face turned pale, and Claire from the second courtyard enjoyed Felicia's discomfort. She purposely approached her and asked, "Elder sister, what's wrong with your complexion?"Felicia remained silent, her fists clenched tightly, her nails digging into her palms until they bled.Luna Sandra's voice remained gentle and composed as she spoke, "Claire, elder sister, is feeling a little under the weather. It's good that you care, but you must be cautious about transmitting colds. Now that the imperial edict has been received return to your quarters and rest."Claire pouted and helped the second madam back to her room.Omega Lanka suddenly found her daughter shielding her, and tears filled her eyes with joy. However, she refrained from showing her happiness be
"Once you've taken a wrong step, you can't make another mistake. Tonight's banquet has many important guests celebrating Emma's elevation to the princess. If you don't attend, will you let her have all the attention from now on?" Luna Sandra's voice carried a hint of bitterness."Mother!" Felicia moved her knees closer to Luna Sandra. "Mother, your daughter knows her mistake!"Luna Sandra looked at Felicia, tears still glistening in her eyes. She sighed and lowered herself, wiping the tears from Felicia's face. "I know. You might feel embarrassed, but whether inside or outside, you have to swallow your grievances for stability's sake! No matter how intelligent Emma is, as long as you step out, no one will pay her any attention!"Although Felicia's tears weren't dry yet, her demeanor began to calm down.Suddenly, she understood Luna Sandra's intention.Outside, the common folk might praise Emma, but so what? As long as she possessed incomparable beauty, maintained her Father's support,
People initially thought they would see a rustic servant ignorant of gestures and actions, perhaps even causing a commotion. However, they were surprised to see a beautiful and graceful young lady, so the stark contrast melted away the elegance and beauty of Felicia, shifting everyone's attention to Emma.Regardless, this third daughter was genuinely legendary. Initially, She was not favored and sent to the countryside, but after returning, she stood firmly within the Seldom clan. She even earned the title of a princess through the recognition of King Lycan. This was a rare occurrence in the history of the Blue Moon pack, a feat almost unheard of since its foundation – a true miracle!Facing everyone's curious or admiring gazes, Emma maintained a gentle and elegant demeanor, capturing Alpha Jeffn's unwavering attention as he entered the room. Emma was indeed a brave servant girl. Her words from earlier demonstrated that. But the moment she stepped into the banquet, she transformed int
The second stepmother’s eyes swelled like peaches. If anyone who looked at her would think she was so compassionate.Only she knew how much effort it took to put on this facade, even using the best perfumes layered six or seven times just to make her complexion appear slightly paler.When she saw Felicia dressed in vibrant red, she was initially surprised, but then a bitter smile appeared in her eyes, and she determined not to give her time to change clothes.She grabbed her hand and said, “Quickly come in, senior lady is waiting for you!”Felicia misunderstood the meaning behind these words, becoming even more convinced that her maternal grandmother had passed away.Overwhelmed with joy, she tried to restrain her expression of happiness, intending to brush off the woman’s hand.However, unable to avoid the onlookers, she was forcefully dragged into the main hall by the woman. As soon as she stepped inside, she heard the second stepmother exclaim, “Senior lady, Felicia has returned!”
Emma estimated it to be three months, but in reality, Luna Sandra passed away just a short month after the mourning was announced at Alpha Goode Manor.On that day, before dawn had even broken, representatives from the Goreng family were already knocking on the grand doors of the Seldom family mansion.Carol received the news first and hurriedly came to report, “Luna Sandra has passed away!”Although prepared for it beforehand, upon hearing those words ringing in her ears, she still felt surprised.“Why so soon?” Luther beside her couldn’t help but remark.Carol’s face carried a hint of sarcasm as she replied, “After the Goreng family brought her back, just as the young lady said, they invited the Imperial Physician from the palace to examine her, but the lady’s condition had already deteriorated critically. She refused to take her medicine. The Goreng family tried everything, even inviting a renowned healer from the south, but before that person could arrive in the Capital, Luna Sand
Luna Sandra despised this second maid, her eyes darting around, wide open with surprise. It turned out that every flower, every blade of grass, every door and window, every piece of furniture, and even the mountainside, the dining hall, everything was plastered with yellow talismans.This bizarre scene left Luna Sandra dumbfounded.Miona exclaimed, “This is—”She turned back to look at Luna Sandra, her eyes questioning, but Luna Sandra seemed bewildered, unable to say anything. Nanny Marry breathed a sigh of relief; currently, Luna Sandra was confined to her room, though she ate and took her medicine three times a day as usual. However, the third young lady had quietly instructed that no one be allowed to talk to her. Over time, Luna Sandra seemed to forget how to communicate, spending her days in a daze, her nerves gradually deteriorating. Now she even refused to take her medication, constantly claiming to see spirits and sometimes even rolling off the bed. At this moment, her breath
Luna Sandra’s grandmother observed Emma from afar, clad in simple attire, with a graceful figure and gentle footsteps. Her eyes carried a hint of a smile as she appeared, lacking the ostentatious beauty of a moonflower, yet her gentle smile and serene demeanor, with tranquil eyebrows, exuded a rustic elegance, akin to a proud white orchid.Luna Sandra glanced, immediately recognizing Emma’s subtle strength. Such a girl lacked the captivating beauty of Felicia, but concealed her own power and charm. While she seemed plain at first glance, she stood out among a myriad of blooming flowers, inadvertently dominating the room.Emma acknowledged Luna Sandra’s assessing gaze with a calm smile, sincerely addressing her, “Emma pays respects to the maternal grandmother, the first sister-in-law.”Luna Sandra remained silent, her maid Miona astute, stepping forward to support Emma’s hand, carefully assessing her from head to toe, remarking, “The third cousin is exquisite, pure and gentle, generous
He suddenly remembered something, his face darkening. “Has someone angered you?” The words had barely left his mouth when he immediately felt regret. Tentatively, he reached out, lifting her face, a tear as cold as ice falling onto his hand without warning. Clearly cold as it was, the young man’s heart felt as if it had been scorched in an instant, a pain inexplicable.Emma raised her head, her eyes devoid of tears, as if the tear in his hand was merely an illusion. She smiled gently, whispering to the confused young man, “Younger brother...”Now, the only person she could fully rely on was him.If possible, she hoped, he would not change throughout his life.“I won’t let anyone bully you.” The young man reached out, stroking her soft hair.Emma was stunned, then immediately smiled. At this moment, she thought the young man was joking, but later discovered she had been mistaken.Today, Dan rode a horse straight to the Seldom family’s residence.Dan hurried to Emma’s side, kneeling dow
The king, very suspicious. So everything that happened today was within Emma’s calculations.Emma turned away, and the distant fire cast an uncertain flickering light on her face. Her voice was calm, so ordinary that nobody could sense the unprecedented fatigue beneath it. She said, “I did this for the Seventh Prince’s own good.”Edward looked at her in surprise.Emma continued, “Today’s events, on the surface, Luna Daisy, were reprimanded by King Lycan. However, King Lycan knows he wronged Luna Daisy and even contemplated assassination. King Lycan will conclude that someone overwhelmed with jealousy against his beloved consorts plotted against Luna Daisy, always so gentle. Tell me, who will think King Lycan is a threat and resort to taking action against her?”“You intentionally chose Luna Meria?” Edward looked at her in disbelief.“That’s right, Luna Meria’s second son, who is also my Second Elder Brother, was married into the Alpha Male’s household. He has a legitimate daughter who
King Lycan’s face turned purple with anger, and he ordered an investigation. The result of the investigation found a wooden nameplate hanging from the waist of one of the palace maids, used for distinguishing the maids. This nameplate was traced back to Luna Daisy’s palace.At that moment, the expressions of everyone present changed dramatically.Luna Daisy had always been highly favored by King Lycan and had remained unshaken in her position for many years. But now, King Lycan was furious as he held up the wooden nameplate meant to distinguish the palace maids and threw it strongly in Luna Daisy’s direction, saying, “Luna Daisy, is this the good deed you’ve done?”Luna Daisy’s face suddenly turned pale. She had been in the palace for many years and had seen her fair share of such situations, but she had never witnessed King Lycan this furious. Overwhelmed by the sudden catastrophe, she was so frightened that she almost collapsed on the ground. Her usually sharp mind went blank, and s
Luna Meria, upon hearing these words, displayed anger and bitterness on her face, saying, “Emma, if it weren’t for your desire to compete with Naomi, how could she end up in this state? Everything is because of you...”Monami looked at Luna Meria with sympathy and believed that this had nothing to do with Emma. If it weren’t for Naomi’s haughty attitude, Emma wouldn’t have wanted to compete with her. Furthermore, her injury was an unfortunate accident. Just as Monami was about to speak, Emma gently interrupted, saying, “Miss Monami, I have a few words to speak with my aunt. Could you step out for a moment?”Monami was a wise and tactful young lady who understood human nature. She believed Emma wanted to explain things to Luna Meria, so she smiled and said, “Of course I’ll leave for now. I’ll find you later.” As she observed the behavior of many young noble ladies who were often haughty, Monami, with her martial family background, admired Emma’s straightforward, intelligent, and courag
“Carol, present your treasure to the Seventh Prince,” Emma gestured.Carol approached Emma with a stony face and retrieved a bronze mirror from within her clothes, and Edward quickly understood.“I asked Carol to pay attention to the surroundings. When that person shot the arrow, she signaled me,” Emma explained simply. Many complex details, such as how Carol had detected Samuel, how she had chosen the perfect moment, and how they had communicated, remained unspoken, but Edward still understood.It was all part of a carefully orchestrated plan.Emma invited Naomi to the horse race, but in reality, she had intended for Naomi to die in her place.Edward asked, puzzled, “Why did you choose Naomi? From what I know, you are ruthless and wouldn’t spare the innocent.”Emma chuckled and replied, “Some people have been noticing Luna Meria and Naomi coming to Luna Daisy’s camp the past few days. They wondered why they were so concerned about me. I thought I should repay their kindness in some w