Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry Chapter 876

Chapter 876

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New Year’s was rather dull.

At the palace banquet, some royal relatives, who only made an appearance once a year, came with their families. The men congregated in one area, while the women gathered in another.

Carissa, along with several princesses and consorts, accompanied Kylie and the concubines to greet Victoria.

The honored and noble concubines were all together, with Helen among them.

Molly and Fiona stayed in Ruth’s palace and accompanied her, so they didn’t come over.

Everyone exchanged airy pleasantries–some compliments here, a bit of flattery there–while competing in beauty and showing off their jewelry.

Salvador’s concubines were also present, leaving Carissa dazzled. She only recognized Kylie, Sylvia, and Salvador’s other concubines, Penelope and Grace, while the rest were little more than strangers to her. Those of lower rank mostly kept their heads down, occasionally smiling apologetically or daring to glance

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was due to his dedication to governance that

for his age. He walked much like Salvador, with his hands clasped behind his back, chin slightly raised and back straight. If not for his short stature, one

before taking him back. The princess was well–behaved, her hair styled in two pigtails. She

had a daughter, the eldest princess, who was three months older than Sylvia’s girl.

a wobbly gait. Victoria took a great liking to him, holding him close and giving

too. May you give birth

child and smiled as she extended her arms. “Your

who smiled and said, “Go on. Your aunt will

Carissa to hold him. She first looked at Victoria. While the queen dowager

a bit, Carissa set him down, laughing as she said, “The second prince

smiled. “That’s good to hear, I wish you

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child just yet, she still felt

with them. She rarely pried into palace matters. Rafael and Jacob might know, but such topics were rarely

throne, five years had passed. Some ministers had brought up the issue of naming an heir, but their interest wasn’t particularly strong, so the

eldest son, no less. So, as long as nothing drastic happened, the succession seemed largely uncontested. That was why the ministers, although they had raised the issue, weren’t in a hurry to settle

radiated warmth when with her grandchildren, but there was a palpable distance between her and the concubines. Even the queen remained somewhat estranged from her.