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.

age. He walked much like Salvador, with his hands clasped behind his back, chin slightly raised and back straight. If not for

daughter. The son she raised wasn't her biological child. The wet nurse brought him over to greet Victoria before 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 prince, who was

running with a wobbly gait. Victoria took a great liking to him, holding him close and giving him

May you give birth to a plump little one next

the pudgy child and smiled as she extended her arms. "Your Highness,

back at Grace, who smiled and said, "Go on. Your aunt will

looked at Victoria. While the queen

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

hear. I wish you

had children. None of them had brought any with them. She rarely pried into palace matters. Rafael and Jacob might know, but such topics were rarely discussed within the

Salvador ascended the throne, five years had passed. Some ministers had brought up the issue of naming an heir, but their interest

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 in a hurry to

a palpable distance between her and the concubines. Even the queen remained somewhat estranged from her. Yet,

fashionably late. As Victoria's daughter, she naturally commanded attention. She was dressed in a stunning pomegranate-red gown embroidered with golden thread and a white fox fur cloak. 16 pure gold

year. Did it take you half the day to get