Her Majestic Battle Cry

Chapter 1094

Guilt flickered in Yuvan’s heart, but so did a hint of impatience.

“Why do you speak like this, Mom? I can’t stay by your side in the capital, so of course, I hope the queen dowager will be kind and look after you. That way, I won’t spend my days worrying about you.”

“Enough. Don’t say any more. Just go. Be safe on your journey,” Ruth said, waving him off.

She had raised this son herself–how could she not know his temperament? How could she not see through his expression?

“Mom, forgive me for not being dutiful. It’s the peak of summer and the heat is

unbearable, so I can’t take you with me to my fief. Besides, what would His Majesty think if I brought you along? Even if I’ve done nothing wrong, with how suspicious he can be, he’d probably find some reason to accuse me.”

Ruth simply nodded. “I understand. Go now.”

before calling in Molly, Fiona, and his children to say their farewells. Ruth showed little affection toward her daughters–in–law

years, knew how

Grace. Taking you along wouldn’t be good for your health. His Highness is thinking of you. Please don’t dwell on it too much–it’s

is? If he were truly so dutiful, why didn’t he leave for the fiefdom back in March or April, when the weather was cooler? Why wait until the height of summer?

words. He’s always been like this since he was a boy. He doesn’t do what should be done, but is a master at finding

the slightest stain on it. But with that kind of personality, combined with his scheming, he’s bound to fail. I’m just a woman who doesn’t know much about the world, but even I understand that great achievements require letting go of small things. If you want to pull off grand schemes but still crave a spotless reputation, you’ll end up losing

quickly shushed her. “Your Grace, please! You mustn’t say such things. These are treasonous words. If someone overhears them, it could

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things have come to light. He didn’t want me to know, but do you

a peaceful end. I should’ve passed last year. Instead, I’ve wasted so much of the palace’s fine medicine, not to mention the rare herbs and treasures Yuvan brought back from Valken to keep me alive. Was that really being dutiful? No, it was just a message to the king–to remind him that Yuvan wouldn’t dare act rashly because he still has his old mom here in the capital. But do you think such petty

“Your Grace, please stop thinking about these things. It will only cause you more pain.

her side. Think

done, Your Grace. It’s far