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."

Officials of the court are not allowed to take

my opinion, 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

battle. He

another wife. Are you trying to drive her

Carissa yet, and now,

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

Carissa's mother, Melanie Sinclair, formerly Melanie Sullivan, had

tears, Salvador felt

I didn't think my decision through. At the 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 nothing else and needed no rewards.

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Chapter 7

wouldn't have backed down."

family sacrificed enough

sorry for Carissa, but had to say, "Mother, Barrett has had a change of heart. Even if he can't marry Aurora officially, he won't treat Carissa well anymore. Just now, Carissa came to me and begged for a divorce. I

did she beg for a divorce? Where will she go after

return to Northwatch Estate and