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The King initially intended to draft two decrees, but in the end, he only instructed Clark to draft the decree conferring Ashley the title of imperial consort.
A consort was different from a concubine. It was a more prestigious status among the King’s concubines. Therefore, the King also ordered the Imperial Astronomers to select an auspicious date immediately.
“Oliver, take the decree and follow me to Mystic Palace,” the King said.
“Yes!” Oliver replied. He had thought the King would immediately issue an order to arrest those involved, but he didn’t. It was clear that he had considered it. Oliver couldn’t figure out why.
The King did not take a palanquin. Instead, he walked alongside Oliver and Clark.
Bringing Clark along was a sign that the King was still considering issuing an edict.
As night fell, the palace was indescribably quiet.
The King remained silent the entire way, his expression dark and unsettling.
Oliver and Clark did not dare to speak.
As they were about to reach Mystic Palace, the King suddenly asked Oliver, “What do you think should be done?”
Oliver hesitated for a moment before replying, “Rebels must be executed!”
“Killing is easy!” the King said, his tone laced with frustration, but he didn’t finish his thought.
After a brief pause, he added, “You are a man of the military, but ruling a nation is different from commanding an army. The Queen Mother once said that killing is never the best solution.”
“Understood,” Oliver responded.
Upon arriving at Mystic Palace, Clark remained outside while the King took Oliver in. Naturally, this was because Oliver was the one who had reported the matter, and he needed to inform the Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother was just about to have her meal. Seeing the King and Oliver arrive, she invited them to join her.
However, the King had no appetite. He wanted to report the situation first.
Even so, the Queen Mother did not allow him to speak. “Meals come first, even for an King. Eat first, then
talk.”
the King had no
soup. Two were vegetarian, accompanied
bottle of wine was prepared for the meal. It was a grape wine brewed by the Queen Mother herself. It had a deep red–purple hue. The King had tasted it before,
sip, he found the flavor light
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Queen Mother asked, “How is
“I’m not used to it. It doesn’t
“Drink more!”
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gulp. As the liquid flowed down his throat, it still had
this time, there was finally a faint trace of
a bit of a wine
Mother smiled. “Do you like
his head. “I’m still not used
lighter wine. “If you don’t like it, don’t force yourself, no matter how good
Oliver sighed in relief. He really didn’t enjoy
picked up a piece of duck breast for him. “Try it. It’s a famous local dish
smile.
stuffing perilla leaves and roasted peanuts inside the duck’s belly, then slow- cooking it until the flavors seeped into the meat. Finally,
took a bite and said, “Delicious!”
after that, he put down his fork and
of soup. Her gaze was calm as she said, “Finish the
him, and he slammed the bowl onto the
do this to yourself?” Rowena gasped, immediately
the blood upward to slow
but remained indifferent, continuing her meal while letting
handle the commotion.
finished eating, the King’s wound had been bandaged. Though no longes furious as before,
hands were stained with the King’s blood. Rowena handed him a cloth to wipe it
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mouth, washed her hands, and took a sip of water before finally looking up at the King. “Does
kept his head down. “I was momentarily overcome with anger.”
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