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?”

of selecting suitable relatives from collateral

have a specific candidate in mind? If he expects you to marry within

the string of rosary beads her mother had left

the king must have a designated candidate

situation was increasingly

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stranger and managing the affairs of a large

take the Sinclair family name, right? Men can be unreliable, and if he gains

would take on his

individual into the family, that would be manageable. After all, a man who married into his wife’s family wouldn’t

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

the capital, among the prominent families, which man didn’t take concubines? Even ordinary people, who lacked the means to afford

resistance to it. It was her mother’s dying wish for

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

this was a true reflection of Carissa’s feelings or not, it didn’t really matter. She once had ambitions, fiery dreams, and pursuits–but now, she had none. Life felt as stagnant as

in recapturing the Southern Frontier, that joy was

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clan, trained them properly, and ensured the continuation of the Duke of