Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1426

That evening, Jeremiah chose to stay in the palace.

Salvador still hadn't visited the harem, nor had he returned to his chambers. Instead, he had made his bed on the couch within the royal study.

Jeremiah watched as Salvador finished his medicine and then offered him a piece of candy.

Salvador accepted it, but he didn't eat it right away. His expression softened, and he smiled.

"I still remember. When I was younger, my dad would punish me here in the royal study. Afterward, you would always give me a piece of candy and say a word of encouragement."

Jeremiah glanced at Salvador. "Yes, I remember that as well. You used to tell me that you wished to be a wise ruler one day."

Salvador's smile faltered, and he bit into the candy. His voice grew muffled as he spoke. "Have I disappointed you, Mr. Murray?"

Jeremiah shook his head. "No, not at all. In my heart, you're a wise ruler, Your Majesty."

"I am not," Salvador said, his eyes darkening with a hint of regret. "I still have many ambitions, but I fear I may not have the chance to achieve them."

"The Royal Medical Department hasn't made a definitive diagnosis. You shouldn't be so disheartened." Jeremiah's words felt thin, lacking the warmth they were intended to carry.

Salvador sighed, his expression clouded. "I am disappointed, yes. But more than that, I am planning."

He reclined deeper into the couch, his gaze distant. "First, we must decide on the Crown Prince. What do you think of Connor, Mr. Murray?"

Connor is the eldest prince, and he's the son of the queen. He has matured greatly

him off. "Time is something

his studies, his diligence is evident. But whether he can maintain that effort, we cannot yet say. People and children especially

"And what of the Quinton family and

need to ask? How could Grace's family possibly compare to

always be

the son of a deposed queen, while Caden would be the son

that would cause a

live, his methods would undoubtedly be ruthless. It was hard to imagine how many heads would roll

not favor Prince Connor, Your Majesty?" Jeremiah asked directly. "Is it a problem

and not concubines," Salvador replied,

paused, then exhaled

the kind of person

behavior. And even then, it

another pause, Salvador

if he manages to rule on his own

meant to be king. Over the

Connor's upbringing and left him to Kylie, who spoiled him too much. That's how he ended

my forties or fifties, there would still have been time for him to change. But now,

"Your Majesty..."

already sorted through his many thoughts in a single day. His mind was sharp, focusing on