Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 884

The announcement would be made after the New Year festivities, which meant that either a new leader for the Crown Guard would be appointed or Barrett would not be allowed to observe mourning for his mom.

After Carissa left, Salvador examined Barrett's mourning application once more before tossing it back onto the desk.

He turned to Derek and asked, "What do you think? Should Barrett be allowed to observe mourning?"

Derek bowed respectfully. "Your Majesty, this is a matter of selecting officials. I dare not offer my opinion."

"Although it's a matter of appointing officials, this is about someone serving directly under me in the Crown Guard. Speak freely."

Derek thought for a moment before shaking his head. "I don't know, Your Majesty."

Salvador's eyes sharpened, his gaze growing cold. "Is it that you don't know, or that you don't dare say?'

Derek had served Salvador for many years and understood his temperament well. If it were any other official, one whose position could be easily filled or replaced, the mourning application would have been settled long ago, without requiring further discussion with Carissa.

was clearly looking for someone to support

recommend Barrett. But even though his opinion had little weight and couldn't

clear your heart belongs to the Sinclair family," Salvador

knelt, his voice filled with urgency. "I have been loyal

her a debt of

mind was

old matter? Had

tone still chillingly indifferent. "I know

pale as a ghost, and bowed deeply. "I am indeed grateful to Madam Sinclair for saving my life. And do not like Commander Warren. That is why I did not dare give any rash advice-I feared my personal bias would influence your decision,

still can't influence my

mistake to overestimate

cup of hot coffee. This one has cooled," Salvador instructed, picking

hurriedly took the cup and, after briefly leaving the room, returned with a fresh, steaming cup of coffee. He placed it

lies in his failure to keep his word, but do you truly believe Carissa was completely in the right? *Salvador said, his voice thoughtful. "Men often take multiple wives or concubines. Why couldn't she tolerate Aurora as a rightful wife

her dad and brothers' sake, but also out of respect for the past connection between the royal family and the

forehead, not daring to refute Salvador's words. With the king's suspicions now