Beast King'S Crippled Mate

61 Chapter 61: Bored Aria (II)

Aria didn't immediately say yes to confirm the merchant's question, because she was angry at Swan who was still alive even though she was supposed to die by the time she left the palace gate.

Not only did she not die yet, but she also dared to work side by side with the Beast King! Did that cripple not know her place?!

"Your Highness? You're indeed the only Princess our country has, right?” The

merchant repeated his question since he didn't get an answer before, and Aria resumed

her amicable smile.

“Of course, I am the only one," Aria confirmed “Though, just to be sure, was it really the Beast King who said that?"

"Yes, Your Highness. The Beast King seems to be very proud of his little wife. I assume she is supposed to replace you, right? I heard that rumor before," the merchant said.

He noticed that Princess Aria's smile gradually dissipated and he was afraid of offending her, so he quickly added, “B-but, that woman holds no candle against you, Princess. I'm afraid the Beast King would've ditched her instantly the moment he saw your beauty.”

The bright and proud smile returned to Aria's face as she nodded, “Of course. Yes, she is supposed to be my replacement. Oh, don't tell anyone, but she's actually a whore's daughter that we picked up." 2

Beast King finds out and

as the Royal Princess

bit foolish of her to disclose such a vital secret to a mere merchant, as it might worsen the circulating rumor, but she couldn't

jealous of Swan who was treated better. She knew that Swan was just a mere inferior replacement for her. The moment she allowed herself to be kidnapped by the savage

wished the rumor would worsen, and the Beast King would

she knew it would be

bride. It was

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one who sells this to you, right? How much did she charge for each pearl?" "Two gold coins each, Your Highness. But since I have to make a profit, I am selling it at three gold coins each only for

gold coins for one? That cripple has become bolder these days, huh?” Aria sneered as she ran her finger on the smooth round pearl.

but with the power he has, I imagine the possibility is endless. Who

You may leave now. Don't worry, I will purchase all of those

you, Your Highness! You have been so kind

the pearl back into the box and said, "You should tell your fellow merchant to have more cooperation with the Kingdom of Beastmen. Make sure the Beast King knows that Princess Aria of Holy Achate would like to form a trade relationship with the Kingdom of Beastmen. Tell him that Princess Aria would love to visit

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in the Palace and to never let the Beast King know about her existence. Naturally, the merchant wouldn't dare to spread such a rumor without the Queen's order, "Is it allowed for us to spread such words, Your Highness? Isn't it too dangerous? Or should I

"Don't uneet

that. I will talk to mur mathon today” Aria