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?”

the edict mentioning the possibility of selecting suitable relatives from collateral branches to be trained, with the potential for them to inherit titles in

be that the king does not wish for members of the Sinclair family to inherit the title? Does he have a specific candidate in mind? If he expects you to marry within three months, could it be that he has already chosen a

her fingers absently turning the string of rosary beads her

your speculation is correct, then the king must

was increasingly frustrating. It felt like being thrust into another

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a stranger and managing the

the family? 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 a risk that he might favor those children over

would take on his

be manageable.

in the past was precisely because he had

didn’t take concubines? Even ordinary people, who lacked the means to afford concubines, might seek companionship

no expectations for marriage and little resistance to it. It was her mother’s dying wish for her to marry, have children, and live a

mentioned that her mother didn’t want her

Carissa’s feelings or not, it didn’t really matter. She once had ambitions, fiery dreams, and pursuits–but now, she had

fame for her role in recapturing the Southern Frontier, that joy

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issued this edict, she would have selected someone from her clan, trained them properly, and ensured the continuation of the Duke