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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had a few offspring. Perhaps it was due to his dedication to governance that he spent little time in the

son, the legitimate eldest son, appeared quite composed for his age. He walked much like Salvador, with his hands clasped behind his back, chin slightly raised and back straight.

wet nurse brought him over to greet Victoria before taking him back. The princess was well–behaved, her hair styled in two pigtails. She was about four years old and was still quite innocent, but she had been taught proper manners and

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

with a wobbly gait. Victoria took a great liking to

give birth to a plump little one

child and smiled as she extended her

moment, glancing back at Grace, who smiled and said, “Go on. Your aunt will take good

prince open his arms for Carissa to hold him. She first looked at Victoria. While the

holding the heavy child for a bit, Carissa set him down, laughing as she said, “The second prince is

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child just yet, she still felt

concubines had children. None of them had brought any with them. She rarely pried into palace matters. Rafael and Jacob might know, but such topics were rarely discussed

Some ministers had brought up the issue of naming an heir, but their

Kylie had a legitimate son–an 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

was a palpable distance between her and the concubines. Even the queen remained somewhat estranged from her.