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?"

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

something I don't have.

is evident. But whether he can maintain that effort, we cannot yet say.

"And what of the Quinton family and Grace's

Salvador truly need to ask? How could Grace's family

in the picture, the second prince would always be in a questionable position-unless Kylie was deposed and Grace was made

of a deposed queen, while Caden would be the son

would cause a storm

be ruthless. It was hard to imagine how many heads would roll to calm

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

not concubines," Salvador replied, his voice steady but carrying a weight. "I value

paused, then

he is the kind

behavior. And even then,

another pause,

growing, his personality makes him, the perfect puppet. Even if he manages to rule on his own at 18, his laziness and

be king. Over the years, I've been too busy with state affairs—wars,

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

fifties, there would still have

"Your Majesty..."

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