Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1224

Salvador leaned forward slightly, his gaze sharp with barely contained anger.

"Did I ever tell you that I wanted to shut down Gracewood Women's Academy? The academy was Mom's idea-it was meant to unite the noble families' women and be beneficial to me! Why would I want to shut it down?" Kylie looked at him, bewildered. "But haven't you always been displeased with Carissa's growing closeness to the noble families?"

Salvador's eyes narrowed as he stared at her, his words cutting and deliberate. "Are you saying you have no ability to replace Carissa?"

Kylie froze, her eyes widening in disbelief. "Your Majesty, are you suggesting that I lower myself to attend the academy? Or that I should curry favor with those noblewomen?"

She was the queen of Starhaven. How could she possibly step into such a role? And those noblewomen-why should she, as the queen, have to win them over? Shouldn't they be the ones trying to win her favor?

Wasn't this a complete reversal of proper order?

Salvador's tone turned colder.

"The power of the throne may appear untouchable, but it can never truly be so. If the foundation below us collapses, we'll crash to the ground and shatter to pieces.

"I am the king, yet even I must occasionally yield-closing one eye to certain matters, offering gifts, or showing favor. This helps them willingly bend their backs and become the steps beneath my feet. What makes you think everyone should bow to you unconditionally? Simply because you're the queen?"

Kylie was stunned into silence, unable to muster a response.

"You're not truly ignorant of this. You simply refuse to consider what's best for me. Otherwise, you wouldn't have tried to marry your cousin to Thomas to draw military power to Connor's side," Salvador added.

was never my intention! I only thought General Farrell was a man of integrity and a good match for

even believe yourself?" Salvador asked

If you don't trust me, then there's nothing I can say to change that,

speaking with you is so exhausting. You seem to understand what I say and yet, at the same time, completely miss the point.

in her eyes. "I am foolish and dull. Would it not be easier for you

of frustration and disdain flashing in his eyes. As queen, she ought to carry herself with dignity, yet she wept like some

been direct with you

time you act, you make mistakes. It would be better if you did nothing at all-focuson managing the harem and raising our children. Matters beyond the palace are beyond your capabilities, so stay

me to win over the noblewomen or visit the academy to make an appearance,

raised his hand in

dismissive gesture. "Don't bother.

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