Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1041

At the Quinton family's residence, Malcolm straightened his clothes and said, "You're being foolish, dear. How could you believe Carissa's deception? If Her Majesty really stepped in to support the workshop, wouldn't she be scorned by the civil officials? "Right now, the queen doesn't need to do anything-Prince Connor's position as the crown prince is already nearly secure. He is the legitimate eldest son. Who else could it be but him?"

Marjorie remained seated, her expression calm as she asked, "If that's the case, then why did you target the workshop, my lord?"

Since the matter with Casey, Marjorie had stopped addressing him affectionately. After so many years of marriage, there was a clear distance between them now.

Malcolm pursed his lips, silent, though the darkness in his eyes deepened.

Marjorie understood the reason, and when he remained silent, she added, "His Majesty is in his prime and there's no talk of choosing a crown prince. The palace is full of concubines, so the number of princes will only grow.

"If another prince emerges, wiser and more capable than Prince Connor, won't His Majesty take that into consideration? Right now, His Majesty refuses to discuss the position of crown prince, and I'm sure you know the reason for that better than I do. But one thing is certain-Prince Connor is mediocre and His Majesty looks down on him."

Malcolm furrowed his brow, wanting to argue, but there was nothing he could say.

In the end, he simply responded, "If we anger His Majesty and provoke the nobles and civil officials, it won't be good for the queen. Don't be foolish, dear."

Marjorie replied, "With the Hell Monarch's princess consort and Mrs. Lloyd leading the charge, there's no need for the queen to raise a banner herself. She could test the queen dowager's stance first. If the queen dowager approves, the queen could send some money to the workshop.

some rumors outside. But in the

how Marjorie urged, Malcolm still disagreed. He felt that

viable plan, so she sent someone to the palace to send word that she was

listened to

establishment of that workshop. If a woman is cast out and her family doesn't take her in, she

our

surprised. "You don't approve, Your

faintly chiming as she smiled faintly.

for a moment, instinctively asking, "Why don't you support it? The workshop would benefit

softly.

workshop like that is nothing but a refuge for discarded women. If a woman is cast out by her husband's family,

Jessica in? She's alreadless.

yet you've become so soft-hearted. Why would you pity

know why, but she felt a chill spreading in her chest, gradually extending through

not all women

face now serious. "What kind of good woman would be abandoned? There are laws in place to protect women-so long as a wife