Her Majestic Battle Cry

Chapter 1175

Kylie smiled.

“Mother, you remembering her name is truly a blessing for her. My cousin is indeed of age this year, just 15 and a half. My aunt has been arranging a marriage for her and has come to me for help.”

Victoria nodded. “So I’ve heard. Your aunt favors the third son of the Marquis of Glandale. I sent someone to inquire about him–he’s talented, of good character, and would make an excellent match. They are of a similar age, and it seems quite suitable.”

Kylie’s face instantly darkened. Under Victoria’s sharp gaze, she felt as if her every thought had been laid bare. Still, she tried to salvage the situation, fumbling for words.

“Marriage is a significant matter, and it shouldn’t be rushed. It’s important that my cousin herself finds the match agreeable.”

Victoria nodded thoughtfully. “That’s true. So, I won’t bestow a marriage edict upon her just yet. She should choose for herself. If she truly approves, she can come to me for a favor. On your behalf, I would be willing to issue an edict then.”

Kylie’s expression tightened with frustration. Wasn’t this an obvious refusal to allow her to arrange the marriage?

Who had leaked the information? It had only been yesterday that her people had visited the Farrell family, and today that she had called Alice to the palace. Kylie hadn’t even had a chance to speak to Alice about it, and Victoria had already called her to be rebuked.

“There’s nothing else to discuss. Just go back and tell your aunt that she should wait for your cousin’s wishes. After all, marriage is not something parents should force upon their children.

Victoria dismissed her with a wave.

Kylie rose and bowed. “I’m grateful for your concern, Mother. I will take my leave now.”

Lydia also bowed and stepped forward to help Kylie with her cloak. Both women left the palace.

behind the partition screen. They had been hiding behind it, listening to the conversation between the

why not just directly grant the marriage between Jocelyn and the third

Victoria chuckled softly.

it will only end in resentment. That’s harmful to both parties. In her current behavior, Jocelyn is clearly not a suitable match. She’s caused such a stir at Gracewood Women’s Academy, and

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Chapter 12

who could

Your Majesty, Unlike me, I’m too short sighted. The only thing I’m seeing right now is that she doesn’t seem like a good

actions in a single moment. Life is long, and who hasn’t done a few things they regret? Especially in their youth, when they’re impetuous. Of course,

-that’s another matter.”

spot for Carissa and Violet. She wanted to offer them some

few bad apples didn’t require her to

a little disorder,

a deep breath outside the hall, she forced

rose to her feet.. “Your

for the wait.

no longer arrange the marriage, she still hadn’t given up on her plans. She maintained a cordial and pleasant demeanor toward

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

Seeing Kylie’s expression as she entered, Alice sensed that Victoria had already given her a

felt a small sense of

marriage discussion could