Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 148

Amidst the myriad of thoughts swirling in Rafael's mind, one thing stood out under no circumstances could he allow Salvador to take

Carissa into the harem as a concubine.

Even if she wasn't riding on the battlefield, a woman like Carissa shouldn't be confined within the deep palace walls.

"Salvador, she can't enter the palace. I won't all it! She is under my command; you cannot just take her away without even asking her opinion," Rafael argued.

"That's not a valid reason," Salvador countered.

"She has just come out of such a miserable marriage. At the very least, give her time to recover and rebuild her confidence in men. We should care for her feelings, not forcibly take her..."

Salvador looked at Rafael, his gaze hardening. "Do you fight wars like this? Letting the enemy recover? Caring for the enemy's feelings?"

Rafael didn't back down. "She's not the enemy."

His battlefield ferocity seemed to have returned as he stood before Salvador. He made no secret of his desire to protect Carissa.

was tragically wiped out, and she has now made meritorious contributions to the country. Can you really bear to force her into the harem just because of some ridiculous concerns?" Salvador stared back. After a long silence, he sighed. "To be honest. with you, it's not really about fearing her amassing power. That's just an excuse. I genuinely like her and admire her. I want her

you admire. To imprison her for

his hand on the desk. "Rafael, whom I choose as my concubine is none of your business! Don't think you can interfere in my harem affairs just

"I will issue

will stay in the palace. I

it myself!

to pack some clothes. I'll be staying here for the next few days. I'll break Salvador's pen if he tries to write the concubine edict!" Salvador looked at him in

I don't

do you know she doesn't want to enter

you know she

locked in a

these disputes. He merely smiled

Salvador relented. "Fine, go back to your residence. Your stench is making me sick. I

you try to interfere, I'll have you sent to guard the Southern Frontier." Rafael finally sank into a chair, and

were flushed, and the combined effects of anger

was exasperated, but he couldn't do anything about it. He called for someone

Helen had planned to move to Rafael's residence after the birth of the princess,