Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry Chapter 160

Chapter 160

Frederick, having managed the outer household for many years and being well–acquainted with the intricacies of court life, quickly

assessed the situation.

“My lady, one thing is certain: the king likely does

actually want

you to enter the palace. Otherwise, he could have simply issued an edict making you a concubine. You wouldn’t have had any choice but to comply.”

“I know that,” Carissa replied, a hint of frustration lacing her voice.” But he’s given me three months to find a suitor, almost as if he’s pressuring me into marriage. What does my single status have to do with him? I’ve reviewed the royal edict concerning my father’s

posthumous title multiple times. While other details are

insignificant, what stands out is that if I marry, my husband could inherit a title. Does he want someone to inherit my father’s title through marriage?”

possibility of selecting suitable relatives from collateral branches

he have a specific candidate in mind? If he expects you

her fingers absently turning the string of rosary beads her mother had left her, trying

is correct, then the king must have a designated candidate for the title,”

furrowed in displeasure, feeling the situation was increasingly frustrating. It felt like being thrust

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a stranger and managing the affairs of a

And the children. should take the Sinclair family name, right? Men can be unreliable, and if he gains a title and takes concubines, there’s

man who would take on his wife’s family

were a matter of bringing a single individual into the family, that would be manageable.

the reason Melanie had chosen Barrett in the past was precisely because he

families, which man didn’t take concubines? Even ordinary people,

her mother’s dying wish for her

asked about her plans, she mentioned that her mother didn’t want her

ambitions, fiery dreams, and pursuits–but now, she had none. Life felt

role in recapturing the Southern Frontier, that joy was no longer something she could

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would have selected someone from her clan, trained them properly, and ensured