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."

are laws. Officials of the court are not allowed to take concubines

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

he went to battle. He hasn't even consummated

another wife. Are you trying to drive her to her

Carissa yet, and now,

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

she and Carissa's mother, Melanie Sinclair, formerly Melanie Sullivan, had been close friends. Victoria had watched Carissa grow

mother in tears, Salvador felt

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. If I didn't

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Chapter 7

wouldn't have backed down."

has to suffer? Hasn't the marquis family sacrificed enough people?

say, "Mother, Barrett has had a change of heart. Even if he can't marry Aurora officially, he won't treat

"What? That foolish child! Why did she beg for a divorce? Where will she

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