An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

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“Sticking to outdated rules only holds us back,” Anders said, shaking his head with a smile.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

for the king to name a successor. Why would there be turmoil? As officials, we just need to do our jobs and not worry

Lordship, I think you’re missing

who had been quietly watching, couldn’t hold back. He frowned and said, “Every time there’s a struggle for the throne, it

in this conflict, and we have no intention of taking sides in

naturally understood the Mosey family’s intentions. First, they aimed

the new king was crowned, the Mosey family’s status would rise to

don’t mind my bluntness. If your family were merely a third-rate power,

Anders’s expression turned serious.

problem is, your family is one of the four ancient houses, and as Duke, you

of the next king. If you do that, you’ll be counted among those who helped secure his throne, and the

second is to try to stay neutral, but that won’t satisfy anyone. In the end, you’ll lose both