Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry 859

Chapter 859

A storm of opposition swept through the court.

“This is preposterous! If such a place is established, what will become of the principles of obedience and virtue?” one official shouted, his voice rising above the others.

“Indeed! This will only embolden women, making them disrespect their in–laws, stir up jealousy, and even cause chaos in the household,” another added vehemently.

“I don’t think this reflects your views, Your Highness. This is clearly Her Grace’s idea, right? To please her, His Highness is willing to sacrifice men’s dignity. How laughable!” came another scathing remark

Salvador sat on the throne, observing the uproar below He occasionally pursed his lips or let a small smile slip, but this was a true spectacle. Since Rafael returned from the Southern Frontier, praise for him had flowed like a river, while criticism was a rare bird.

He sighed inwardly.

Ah, Rafael was still too young. He had struck a nerve with the officials. If women had an escape route, how could they be controlled? Rafael thought he was winning the hearts of the people, but in doing so, he lost the support of the scholars.

This strategy was Rafael’s miscalculation.

at the next court session. He hoped

populace would be abuzz about it. If this initiative were to be realized, it needed to make a significant commotion so everyone would be aware of

of commotion would be perfect. By then, the entire capital would know about it. Plus,

up accommodations would take time. A month was just

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eventually relent, as he would feel pressure to comply with no real

clasped behind his back. The officials who had just condemned him now fell

others, merely regurgitating their words. Deep down,

woman’s perspective. It was a skill honed over years of marriage.

involved in such a meaningful

on his shortcomings. Sighing inwardly, he reflected on how, at her age, she had a knack

buzzed with discussion.

Had he lost his mind? They knew that if such a place for discarded women was established, the wives

the women were not fully in support. Only a few–those who had a clear understanding of the hardships

unspoken, hidden from view. No one would openly endorse

uproar over the issue. Zoey was still busy handling