“In response to Your Lordship’s question, this marriage alliance between our two families isn’t my decision alone-it’s also my godfather’s and the entire Mosey family’s,” Anders said with a smile.

“According to the established rules, marriages between royal bloodlines are forbidden. Have you forgotten?” Simon replied coolly.

“Sticking to outdated rules only holds us back,” Anders said, shaking his head with a smile.

He continued, “Right now, Dragonmarsh is going through a turbulent time-internally and externally. I’ve also heard the king’s health is deteriorating. There are rumors he plans to name a successor and step down soon.

“With that, Oakvale will likely be in turmoil. When that happens, all the powerful families-the four ancient houses, the eight great families, and other factions-will be dragged into the chaos.

“That’s why I’m hoping our families can form a marriage alliance to navigate the coming crisis together.”

“It’s natural for the king to name a successor. Why would there be turmoil? As officials, we

think you’re

could say more, Zack, who had been quietly watching, couldn’t hold back. He frowned and said, “Every time there’s a struggle for the throne, it ends in bloodshed. You’ve been in government long enough to understand this. Or are

cut to the chase,” Simon said, unfazed. “The Ballard family doesn’t have the power to get involved in this conflict, and we have no intention of taking sides in the struggle for the throne. My family has

aimed to form a marriage alliance, thereby uniting

king was crowned, the Mosey family’s status would rise to even greater heights.

Lordship, I hope you don’t mind my bluntness. If your family were merely a third-rate power, no one

Anders’s expression turned serious.

family is one of the four ancient houses, and as Duke, you hold a position of great power. In times like these, remaining neutral in

now and back the rise of the next king. If you do that, you’ll

second is to try to stay neutral, but that won’t satisfy anyone. In

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