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.

his hands clasped behind his back, chin slightly raised and back straight. If not for his short stature, one might mistake him

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

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

May you give birth to

smiled as she extended her arms.

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

the second prince open his arms for Carissa to hold him. She first looked

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

smiled. "That's good to hear. I wish you all the best in getting what you desire

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

five years had passed. Some ministers had brought up the issue of naming an

as nothing drastic happened, the succession seemed largely uncontested. That was why the ministers,

radiated warmth when with her grandchildren, but there was a palpable distance between her and the concubines. Even the queen remained somewhat estranged

gown embroidered with golden thread and a white fox fur cloak. 16 pure

last to arrive each year. Did it take you half the day to get