Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Carissa thought being a king must be incredibly frustrating. The balancing and scheming involved made it feel like nothing was truly in Salvador's control.

Right now, Salvador probably wanted to make Connor the crown prince, so Kylie couldn't be involved in this mess. Connor was already a bit mediocre, and if the queen was found guilty of plotting against a royal heir and causing trouble in the harem, his chances of securing the crown prince position would become even more precarious.

As for Sylvia, who was directly involved, Salvador couldn't pursue the matter too much out of respect for her father.

All in all, this entire affair could never be brought into the open.

"None of them are easy to deal with." Victoria sighed. "But in the face of absolute power, who wouldn't want to fight for it?"

Carissa was about to ask why Victoria was telling her all this, but before she could, the queen dowager said, "You need to be aware of what's happening in the palace. People's hearts are the hardest thing to control. The king once feared the Hell Monarch and his people, but now he trusts all of you.

"Those who want to take the throne will come for you first. The intrigues in the harem are far more complicated than they seem on the surface. When faced with a situation, you need to think two steps ahead and dig deeper."

Carissa nodded. "Understood."

"So, Mother, is that it? Will this matter just be covered

get away with the things they've done. Even if it's not dealt with now, it'll catch up to them sooner or later. Everyone faces the consequences of their own

harem will never be at peace.

I said, people's hearts are the hardest thing to control. One thought can lead to ruin, another to salvation. It all depends on what they

already had enough to handle with the

much else that could be done. It wasn't like

with Jeanette was just the beginning.

already. He clearly favored Connor, so making it official now would save everyone the trouble of endless

she could ask Victoria, nor was it her place to bring it up. Even though she was commander of the Mystic Army, matters of succession were

she couldn't ask Victoria, she returned home and asked Rafael

much. If it comes to that point, the only difference will be whether

spine. Someone had already taken the first step; there was

Once someone set their

every era, the fight for the throne only starts after the princes come of age and are given their own titles