Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 876

New Year's was rather dull.

At the palace banquet, some royal relatives, who only made an appearance once a year, came with their families. The men congregated in one area, while the women gathered in another.

Carissa, along with several princesses and consorts, accompanied Kylie and the concubines to greet Victoria.

The honored and noble concubines were all together, with Helen among them.

Molly and Fiona stayed in Ruth's palace and accompanied her, so they didn't come over.

Everyone exchanged airy pleasantries-some compliments here, a bit of flattery there-while competing in beauty and showing off their jewelry.

Salvador's concubines were also present, leaving Carissa dazzled. She only recognized Kylie, Sylvia, and Salvador's other concubines, Penelope and Grace, while the rest were little more than strangers to her. Those of lower rank mostly kept their heads down, occasionally smiling apologetically or daring to glance up.

Salvador only had a few offspring. Perhaps it was due to his dedication to governance that he spent little time in the harem.

with his hands clasped behind his

taking him back. The princess was well-behaved, her hair styled in two pigtails. She was about four years old and was still quite innocent, but she had been taught proper manners and didn't fuss. Penelope also had a daughter, the eldest princess, who was three months older than Sylvia's girl. Grace had a son, the second

wobbly gait. Victoria took a great liking to him, holding him close and giving him a few affectionate kisses before

hold him too. May you give birth to a

smiled as she extended her arms.

at Grace, who smiled and said, "Go on. Your aunt will take good care

first looked at Victoria. While the queen dowager wore a smile, her eyes

Carissa set him down, laughing as she said, "The

I wish you all the

child just yet, she still felt it necessary to express her gratitude. Carissa had no idea if the other concubines had children. None of them had brought any with them. She rarely

brought up the issue of naming an heir, but their

son, no less. So, as long as nothing drastic happened, the succession seemed largely uncontested. That was why the ministers, although they had raised the issue, weren't

there was a palpable distance between her and the concubines. Even

golden thread and a white fox fur cloak. 16 pure gold hairpieces with

year. Did it take you half the