Draco's voice choked up, and his head lowered onto his arm. He sounded hoarse and distressed, but for the first time in his voice, Emma didn't hear vulnerability and weakness. Instead, there was a clear and icy resentment: "Half a month ago, on the way back from praying to Buddha, my mother saved a young woman. She gave her food and water, and the woman was grateful to my mother. But later, my mother discovered that the woman came from an epidemic-stricken area. At first, we didn't think much of it, but I remembered that event when my mother fell ill. Something didn't seem right. That path is a route the palace women take to go up the mountain to pray to Buddha. Even though the common people are fleeing, they don't go up the lonely mountain; they go to the bustling town. Why did she go up the remote mountain? On the way, we encountered numerous carriages, but she kept silent. Why did she suddenly fall in front of my mother's carriage? She only gave us water and food, so why did she wa
Luna Sandra quickly realized that this young child had thoroughly exposed her actions. She smirked coldly, turned her head away without paying attention, and continued to pretend to wipe her tears with a fake show of emotion. While she feigned indifference outwardly, her heart pounded rapidly, making her uncomfortable. How could her perfectly orchestrated plan be discovered by a mere child? This was genuinely troublesome!At this point, the people outside had begun to worry, and the news of the Third Madam's passing had surprised many.When the Third Madam was alive, she had preferred simplicity, and even her funeral arrangements had been modest, avoiding excessive extravagance. As a result, the mourning period was not long. However, considering her status, dignitaries and aristocrats from the capital city came to pay their respects. Luna Sandra took charge of the mourning arrangements, making everything appear organized and tidy. Everyone praised her for her kindness, generosity, and
Draco looked at the peach and lowered his head, a glint of light passing through his eyes before disappearing without a trace.He had learned from his mother that he had to endure it no matter what happened. Only then could he continue staying in the Seldom family.He picked up the smashed peach from the ground, and a cold smile appeared on Draco's lips. He seemed not to notice the dirt on the peach, wiping it with his hand and taking a bite.Everyone was shocked, including the Third Prince, Alpha Jeffn. He squinted his eyes again, wondering if this young boy was too young to realize he was being humiliated or if he was capable of enduring things that ordinary people couldn't."Tasty?" Ethan, after his initial surprise, broke into a satisfied smile and asked in a loud voice."Delicious. Thank you, Second Young Master." Draco's long hair obscured his sparkling eyes, and he quickly lifted his head, revealing a gentle smile.The sun illuminated his slender figure, tall and thin.Some gas
Alpha Jeffn stopped laughing and regained his seriousness. He said, "That's enough. Lady, please take your leave."Emma's brows furrowed deeply in response, and emotions flickered in her black and white eyes as if... it was a hint of sorrow.Emma was feeling sorrow because of her. A sudden realization struck Draco's heart. He was flooded with resentment and anger that subsided as quickly as it came.Emma spoke softly, "Draco, let's go."Felicia's eyes turned icy, and she suddenly exchanged a subtle glance with Lyly. Lyly immediately understood, stepped forward, and gently pushed Ethan.Then, Ethan accidentally stepped on Draco's robe.Emma suddenly turned her head and witnessed this scene.Noble families always knew how to maintain their dignity, especially before noblewomen. They usually behaved very elegantly and courteously. However, there were people like Ethan who were both despicable and of low status. Emma finally understood why Beta Jaylen didn't like this son of his. This guy
Is she disrespecting people too much? Just letting you oppress others, huh? It's not that easy! Emma's clear yet cold eyes stared directly at Ethan. "Cousin, I'm giving you a chance to redeem yourself. If you don't want—"She laughed softly and turned to the Fifth Prince. "Your Highness should report to the Lycan King.""You—" Ethan's face turned pale, almost speechless. Finally, he exhaled heavily. "Alright, I'll go down and find it."After he spoke, he gathered his robe and jumped into the pond.Lyly tightly grabbed his hand. "Second Brother, ignore her. Come back here—"Emma smirked and asked, "So, Cousin Lyly also wants to join him down there?"Lyly was momentarily speechless, her eyes filled with a desire to tear Emma apart. Then, she stamped her foot in frustration, turned, and said, "Third Prince, what should we do now?"Alpha Jeffn silently shook his head. Emma's imposing presence and logical argument made it difficult for others to object. He slowly shook his head.Felicia's
On regular days, the old lady rarely left her home. It was possible to send a maid to invite her, especially if the invitation was from the royal family. This time, the invitation was from Princess Christina of King Lycan. Speaking of Princess Christina was born as an Omega Laura with a low social status. The Omega Laura had a difficult birth and died, and Princess Christina was brought to the attention of the Queen to be nurtured. The Queen only had one Alpha male child, so she cared especially about raising Princess Christina. Furthermore, this Princess was four years older than the Alpha male.When she turned fifteen, King Lycan ordered the Ministry of Rites to find a husband for her. However, due to a rebellion involving the husbands of princesses in the royal court, Princess Christina had to be married off. A rule had to be followed – the future husband could not hold an official position in the court. The Princess's husband was just a nominal title without any real power. Moreov
Luna Sandra let out a light sigh of relief. She knew that while the old lady currently disliked Felicia, the fact remained that Felicia was still a member of the Seldom family. In front of outsiders, the old lady wouldn't be too harsh on her. Smiling at Felicia, she said, "Let's go in."Felicia's joy was evident as she gently stepped forward beside Luna Sandra. Of course, along the way, her presence drew numerous admiring glances. Felicia's beauty had been the talk of the royal court for a long time, and although many had seen her before, each time felt like the first. Standing there now, she seemed to radiate light, illuminating the entire garden. However, everyone's attention was divided between Felicia and Beta Henry's third daughter, Emma. With her status as the third princess Emma, Emma had been granted the title of Duchess Emma by King Lycan. This was quite surprising to many, and now the fact that the third princess was being specially brought to the banquet by the dowager of t
The noble ladies glanced at each other, sensing this was a great opportunity. Under normal circumstances, if the young ladies of prestigious families were to reveal themselves, it might not be favorable. However, in this case – it was an intimate banquet. There was no need to impress the noble sons and even the princes who were present. If they gained favor here, they could rise higher. Moreover, this was a chance for fame only once in a millennium. If they missed it, there would be no second chances!Only Emma, her smile carrying a hint of malice, looked at Jacky with amusement. The fifth prince's actions were indeed not without reason. He had accurately assessed Felicia's proficiency in art and poetry and believed she would shine brightly. This would allow him to turn the tables on the image of defeat in front of the princess and the others. Jacky, who grew up in the countryside and possessed far less talent than the refined young ladies, couldn't show off casually. Otherwise, he wo