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.

much like Salvador, with his hands clasped behind his

was about four years old and was still quite innocent, but she had been taught proper

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

him too. May you give birth to

smiled as she extended her arms. "Your Highness, may

prince hesitated for a moment, glancing back at Grace, who smiled and said, "Go on. Your aunt will take

to hold him. She first looked at Victoria. While the

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

hear. I wish you all the best in getting what

concubines had children. None of them

naming an heir, but their interest wasn't particularly strong, so the matter had yet to be officially

succession seemed largely uncontested. That was why the

warmth when with her grandchildren, but there was a palpable distance between her and the concubines. Even the queen remained somewhat estranged from her. Yet, Victoria was slightly closer

was dressed in a stunning pomegranate-red gown embroidered with golden thread and a white

each year. Did it