The Dragon King's Substitute Bride
Chapter 126
Chapter 126
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I thought about that for a moment, the truth of it settling deep inside me. "We wear crowns, live in grand palaces, and that distracts from the truth,
"The truth?"
"We're
still just people at the mercy of an establishment that isn't always fair."
Lady Jun nodded, her expression softening. "Hayato... he's been kind to me, despite everything that's been happening. He never pressured me or abused me. He encouraged me to... pursue all kinds of education when my brother wouldn't let me... I want to make things right with him." She clenched her jaw. "I want to be free."
I grinned. "That's most of the battle, you know.' I turned. "Join me and the council for dinner tonight. Tsuneo will likely be there." I paused. "I suppose I should look into who is a part of his council other than Doctor Shang."
Her lips quivered as she smiled through her tears. "Thank you, Crown Princess... for the opportunity. I will be there."
I nodded. "I have other people to scold. I'll see you later. And, no matter what your brother and whoever else had led you to believe, you're stronger than you realize, Lady Jun. Don't let anyone Elia, your brother, or even yourself-convince you otherwise."
We stood there for a while in silence, the gentle rustling of the wind through the trees offering a strange sense of calm. She nodded and I left, walking back inside with Maya and Anya.
"Why did you have her come outside?" Anya asked, frowning.
She smiled and wiggled my eyebrows. "Later. For now, we go to who is next on the list. Who is...?"
""Lady Mei."
Great. I didn't think that was Keiji's mother, but I couldn't be sure. Her extravagant spending habits seemed suspiciously similar to Lady Maro's. I headed to Lad
Mei's room. The door was
open and I entered, finding her lounging in a similar position to Lady Maro, draped in a bathing robe. Her servant was fanning her. "What do you want?"
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handed me th tally I'd put together. "Here's the preliminary amount. It'll be collected tonight. Lady
have it, you'll be put on trial to get answers, one way or another." I smiled. "And your family will be contacted to get
"You can't do
"And if it is worse
She shuddered.
an opportunity to tell me
grumbled. "None of
"Fine, continue to lie, but I suggest you come clean
Mei scoffed. "I have
I asked, my voice barely a whisper. "Then
and anger. She knew I was
stammered, her voice barely
my voice barely a whisper. "You're afraid of
if the truth gets
pure hatred. "How dare
insults. "I know what you're doing," I said, my voice firm. 'You're working for
a deep shade of crimson. This
and amusement. "I'll tell them about your affair with Elia. I'm sure you've angered enough
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of pure terror. She knew what that would mean, she knew the consequences of her actions.
I said. "And your fear tells me enough to know that I'm right." I turned. "I'll take it in gold or coins." "Wait!" I looked back at her, waiting. "You can't... I
we'll take your
can't. It's been-
the children as wards... The adults however... Well,
"They
you'll be
"Maya? Anya? Isn't she related to one of
believe so, Your
on
had nothing to
About The Dragon King's Substitute Bride - Chapter 126
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