Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1440

Once the speculation began to spread, some court officials encouraged Malcolm to approach Kylie for an answer.

If these rumors proved true, it would be a matter of great consequence!

The Hell Monarch was still embroiled in war at the Southern Frontier. If his wife was the subject of such rumors, how could he possibly remain focused on the battle?

Even Davis was deeply concerned. He sought out Malcolm personally and explained the serious implications.

"The Hell Monarch is fighting for his life out there. This could not come at a worse time. We cannot allow such a scandal to derail his efforts," Davis said.

After a brief pause, he added, "I hear Lord Wright intends to make an Oathbound Plea for His Majesty to clarify matters at court tomorrow."

An Oathbound Plea was when a court official made a desperate, unwavering petition to the king, sometimes at the risk of their own life or career.

"The situation hasn't even been investigated and they're already resorting to such an extreme move? Lord Wright can't be that reckless, can he?" asked Malcolm, startled.

Davis gave a wry smile. "He's forcing His Majesty's hand. If this continues, the rumors will reach the Southern Frontier and Victory Pass soon enough. If that happens, the damage will be irreparable!" Despite his personal flaws, Malcolm had the sense to recognize the gravity of the situation. He couldn't ignore the growing momentum behind these rumors.

What made matters more complicated was that this whole affair had started with Kylie sending someone to Hell Monarch Estate. If the king's intentions were truly behind it, the queen would certainly know. Malcolm knew he needed to speak with Kylie directly to clear up the matter.

orders. He decided he would have to

had also heard of the rumors, but what she had heard were the whispers of the common folk. Some claimed that Carissa was

virtue. They believed it was her infamous character that led

news, Marjorie had thought Kylie was being underhanded. As a woman, she felt that the worst thing one could

it hard to believe. The king was not a man driven by weakness or lust. He would never

Carissa after her injury, she became uncertain. Regardless, when she learned that Irvin was preparing to risk his life to make

best terms lately, but the queen knew that she could not afford to alienate her mother. So, when Marjorie finally agreed to visit the palace, Kylie thought it was a perfect opportunity to mend their

she was taken aback when her mother asked about Janelle and whether Salvador's will

could you tell me if anyone from the Earl of Southstead's family has gone to Lady Carissa to

considering the rumors she had heard, then replied,

"There

the people of the Earl of Southstead's family weren't so weak,

been said about Lady

a deep and loving marriage. They said

could this happen?" Kylie mused,

will? Does he want to give the

cared about. Gossip could be dealt with, but if Irvin made an Oathbound Plea, things would spiral out

understand why no one was calling Carissa jealous.