Chapter 1411

Kylie had yet to remove her hairpins, and her makeup was still untouched, her face brimming with quiet anticipation.

Earlier that day, a message had arrived from the court, announcing that the king would visit the harem tonight. She had waited for hours, but had heard no news that he had sent for any concubines. In her heart, she felt a surge of joy.

If no summons had come, it meant he would be visiting her chambers.

"Lydia, go and see if His Majesty has arrived yet," she urged once again, her third time asking that evening.

Lydia was standing to the side. She smiled and said, "Your Majesty, please be patient. If His Majesty was coming, he would surely send word beforehand so you can prepare to receive him."

"Yes, you're right," Kylie sighed, brushing a loose strand of hair from her temple. "It's been so long since His Majesty visited my palace that I nearly forgot how it goes."

Her smile was soft and alluring.

after all. What couple do not have their quarrels? But in the end, a man cannot resist his wife's charms.

His Majesty arrives, Your Majesty must be patient and avoid bringing

I fear he will forget all about me." Lydia hesitated, then said carefully, "Your Majesty, Prince Connor has become much more obedient now. Perhaps it would be better to let him stay in Serenity Palace. If His Majesty lifts your

passing over her eyes. "He is dutiful, yes, but he is young.

The queen dowager would never do such

looked at her and sighed lightly. "You don't understand. Though the Quinton family is under pressure, they have been in power for many years. Their influence stretches far, and they have many supporters. The queen dowager is

the Quinton family to prevent them from growing too strong. She sees me as a part of that-an ally to the Quinton family, and she will turn Connor against me. Don't forget, Lydia. The queen dowager has never spared even her own kin Have you ever seen her take any interest in the politics of the

agree with her view. "Your Majesty, the queen dowager and His Majesty share a deep bond. As a mother, she will understand your desire to see your son succeed. She's not the kind of person who would cruelly separate you from your child. On the

His

you become so timid and weak? You fear this and that-how can anything be accomplished like that? Those words were meant to reach both Majesty and the queen dowager. His Majesty despises rumors. Tsilence the gossip, he

is

Palace."

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