Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 859

A storm of opposition swept through the court.

“This is preposterous! If such a place is established, what will become of the principles of obedience and virtue?” one official shouted, his voice rising above the others.

“Indeed! This will only embolden women, making them disrespect their in–laws, stir up jealousy, and even cause chaos in the household,” another added vehemently.

“I don’t think this reflects your views, Your Highness. This is clearly Her Grace’s idea, right? To please her, His Highness is willing to sacrifice men’s dignity. How laughable!” came another scathing remark

Salvador sat on the throne, observing the uproar below He occasionally pursed his lips or let a small smile slip, but this was a true spectacle. Since Rafael returned from the Southern Frontier, praise for him had flowed like a river, while criticism was a rare bird.

He sighed inwardly.

Ah, Rafael was still too young. He had struck a nerve with the officials. If women had an escape route, how could they be controlled? Rafael thought he was winning the hearts of the people, but in doing so, he lost the support of the scholars.

This strategy was Rafael’s miscalculation.

suggesting that they revisit the topic at the next court

populace would be abuzz about it. If this initiative were

of commotion would be perfect. By then, the

take time.

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as he would feel pressure to

now fell silent, knowing better than to speak against him alone. If they were to criticize, it

Deep down, however, Davis found himself in agreement–he truly supported Rafael. If

perspective. It was a skill honed over years of marriage. If this initiative succeeded, Hannah would be overjoyed. When

surely want to be involved in such

on how, at her age, she had

soon spilled over to the streets, where the citizens buzzed with discussion. The reaction was so explosive that it felt

he lost his mind? They knew that

in support. Only a few–those who

remained unspoken, hidden from view. No