Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 877

Next came the evening banquet. Yuvan arrived with Molly and Fiona. After greeting Victoria and Kylie, he exchanged pleasantries with the other nobles.

From Harvey's side, only Heather came. She mentioned that Harvey had caught a chill in December and hadn't fully recovered yet. Victoria expressed her concern and ordered some precious herbs to be sent for his recovery.

At the lavish banquet, Rafael sat beside Carissa. He picked out the dishes she loved, while willingly accepting the ones she disliked and pushed aside.

Seeing this, Kylie suddenly smiled and said, "The prince and his princess consort are truly affectionate.

Kendrick and Adelaide looked up, thinking she was referring to them, but soon realized Kylie was speaking about Rafael and Carissa. They exchanged glances.

Salvador cast a cursory glance their way but said nothing. However, when he raised his glass, he shot a cold look at Kylie.

Carissa sensed a hint of jealousy in the queen and remarked, "With such a deep bond between His and Her Majesties, it's only natural for us to follow suit."

silent. The burden she carried was hers alone to bear.

her even half as well as he did Sylvia, Kylie wouldn't have felt the need to pressure her son so much. The issue of succession was supposed to be straightforward, but with Salvador's favoritism

how could Kylia not strategize for her

tumultuous thoughts, she suddenly noticed a palace

said, "Your Grace, it's time to drink

spun at the news, her eyes flashing with sharp light, but she quickly masked her reaction with a feigned smile. "Sylvia, you're pregnant? Why

pregnant. She looked up with a smile and said, "I didn't inform you

You're contributing to the royal line. I

you, Your Majesty." Sylvia remained seated, simply offering

could sense. Still, since this was a joyous occasion,

smiled and said, "Tonight's family banquet is a relaxed affair. Feel free to enjoy yourselves

his eyes. He wasn't pleased that Sylvia had made her pregnancy public without prior notice. It was something he hadn't

him. While he cared for her, he couldn't overlook her breach of propriety, especially in front of so many royal relatives. He felt it was disrespectful to Kylie, and the public nature of Sylvia's announcement only amplified

was unaware of Sylvia's condition didn't help matters. In the wake of such