Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1223

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After dismissing Kylie, Victoria summoned a messenger to deliver a royal edict to Carissa. The edict stated that she alone could decide the direction of the Gracewood Women's Academy and that the opinions of others were not to be heeded. Once the edict was sent, Victoria dispatched another messenger to inform Salvador that he was to join her for the evening meal.

Keith poured her a fresh cup of coffee, placing it before her with care. "Your Majesty, please don't let this trouble you. It's not worth it. If the queen doesn't understand, you can always teach her."

"Teach her? Have I not spent years trying? Which of my words has she ever heeded? Why waste my breath on her now?" Victoria rubbed her temples, her tone weary. "She even had the audacity to make things difficult for Lady Ruth. Does she wish to hand Prince Yuvan an excuse to raise a fuss publicly?"

Yuvan had returned to Valken, his body crippled and his heart undoubtedly hardened. If Ruth were to die in misery, it would give him the perfect opportunity to stir the citizens of Valken, fanning the flames of unrest.

Kylie would have indeed given him a hand at such a great time.

If this continued, perhaps it was time to consider replacing the queen.

Meanwhile, Salvador was in the royal study. He had just been informed that someone from Serenity Palace had arrived, informing him that Victoria had summoned him to dine with her that evening.

Salvador felt a chill crawl up his spine. A summons to dine was rarely just about the meal-it often meant he was the "main course".

"Go and see if someone has provoked my mom. Find out what's happened." Derek, well-versed in these situations, quickly sought out Keith for answers.

had gone through many times before. Each time Victoria summoned Salvador for a meal,

the queen brought a complaint about the Gracewood Women's Academy. Second, the queen dowager is displeased with how Lady Ruth's illness has been handled. She reprimanded the queen earlier, but it seems her

still doesn't see her fault? She's never once involved herself in the affairs of the women's academy or the workshop. But now, she eagerly

queen likely acted out of a moment of confusion," Derek

the harem, she sows discord wherever she goes. Does she truly think I am blind

close to those noble families, so she goes and ruins people's reputations like this? How despicable! After all these years of marriage, how

sto

thinking?" t

Majesty is raising the prince and princess, and she also has to manage the harem. She's burdened with countless. affairs, so it's understandable

to grasp

intentions, Your Majesty.

would be better to lay things out plainly for her. If she were allowed to take part in the affairs of the Gracewood Women's

resolved."

now?" Salvador snapped, his voice cold with

knowing full well that Carissa had already begun her efforts. Most of the noble daughters had withdrawn from the academy-his suggestion came only because of the current state of things. "Your Majesty, please calm

far beyond calming. Without another word, he immediately

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