Chapter 247

Jeremiah wiped away his tears. "It's good that he's alive. That's the most important part."

Then, he stood and bowed deeply. "I've lost my composure, Your Majesty. Please excuse me."

"I was also close to losing my composure, Jeremiah. Who wouldn't be moved by

such news?" Salvador said with a broad smile.

He then recalled something, and quickly ordered, "Derek, go to the Klein family's residence or look for the Marquis of Highcrest at the Royal Citadel. Inform him of this matter so he and his family can share in the joy."

Derek, who had been dabbing at his eyes, immediately replied, "Understood, Your Majesty. I'll go right away."

With a heart full of genuine happiness, Derek left. The survival of the Duke of Northwatch's family brought him true joy. Melanie had treated him with kindness, and he was more eager than anyone to see her family prosper.

As Jeremiah watched Derek leave, he was filled with a myriad of thoughts. Despite having a pile of official duties awaiting him, he was reluctant to return to his office so

soon.

has been kept secret, and Westhaven is unwilling to disclose it. However, with Westhaven's crown prince dead and the struggle for succession beginning, factions within Westhaven might seek to revive

our heads. We know

the matter comes to light, we'll arrest Aurora and send her to

why would Salvador spare Aurora's life? He had long desired to

and saw no better

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taken personal revenge. The soldiers led by Aurora at the Southern Frontier battlefield were those who committed atrocities at

fear that he might lose control and expose what happened

he had arranged in the past, and his frustration flared

he had no knowledge of the Fawnrun incident at first. However, he's been blind to many things. I'll leave him in the Capital Guards for a few years to see if he can endure it. If he can, I might transfer him back to the military. If

General Warren hadn't sought marriage through military achievements, and if he were still the duke's family's son-in-law, his future would be boundless. At the very least, the duke's family's army would follow him. The current outcome is a result of his

I had arranged the marriage between him and Aurora. I recall that I granted him the status of a secondary wife, which is akin to a concubine. I've heard that the Warren

similar thoughts. Though Aurora is his second wife, she's still considered to be a concubine.

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