Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 7 Chapter 7

After Carissa left, Derek hurried into the study and announced, "Your Majesty, the queen dowager sent someone over. She requests your presence when you're available."

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Salvador sighed. "Mother is probably worried and anxious because of Carissa's situation. Alright, prepare the carriage."

Peonies were in full bloom at Serenity Palace, the queen dowager's residence. They exuded an air of opulence and regal beauty, their fragrance surpassing all others. The roses climbing the palace walls had also blossomed, showcasing a stunning and exquisite charm.

Wearing a crimson-purple robe and a white jade hairpin adorning her hair, the queen dowager sat on a chair in the main hall. Her face looked weary.

"Blessings upon you, Mother." Salvador bowed as he approached the woman.

The queen dowager, Victoria Lancaster, looked at him and dismissed the attendants before sighing.

"The marriage edict you issued was extremely unwise. Your actions not only disrespected the Marquis of Northwatch but also set a bad example for the people of the kingdom."

there are laws. Officials of the court

a man should only be allowed to bypass this criterion if he reaches the age of forty and is without a male heir. Only then can he take a concubine without waiting for the time limit to be up. "Now, by publicly bestowing a marriage edict upon Aurora to become Barrett's legal wife, you've set a precedent. Do you think there's any hope left for women in

he went to battle. He hasn't even consummated

trying to

Carissa yet, and now,

face. "The poor girl. She's the only one left alive in her family, and now

Victoria was so distressed was that she and Carissa's mother, Melanie Sinclair, formerly Melanie

in tears, Salvador felt guilty and knelt before

city gates, Barrett requested the marriage edict in front of everyone, as a reward for repelling the enemy. I knew it was inappropriate, but he said he desired

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Chapter 7

wouldn't have backed down."

has to suffer? Hasn't the marquis family sacrificed enough people? Do you have any idea how difficult her life

if he can't marry Aurora officially, he won't treat Carissa well anymore.

did she beg for a divorce? Where will she

said she would return to Northwatch Estate and adopt a son to honor her father's