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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.”
King had no choice but to
Queen Mother’s meals were now quite simple–three dishes and a soup. Two were vegetarian, accompanied by
of wine was prepared for the meal. It was a grape wine brewed by the Queen Mother herself. It had a deep red–purple
he found the flavor
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Mother asked, “How is
“I’m not used to it. It doesn’t seem
“Drink more!”
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down his throat, it still
a faint trace of
wine taste, but it’s
Queen Mother smiled. “Do you like
his head. “I’m still
ordering someone to bring a lighter wine. “If you don’t
He really didn’t enjoy
Mother personally picked up a piece of duck breast for
King forced a smile.
stuffing perilla leaves and roasted peanuts inside the duck’s belly, then slow- cooking it until
took a bite and
after that, he put down his fork and didn’t take a
Rowena to pour him another bowl of soup.
King picked up the bowl and finished it all in one go. Suddenly, a surge of emotion overwhelmed him, and he slammed the bowl onto
my god, Your Majesty, why do you do this to yourself?”
the blood upward to slow its flow. “Please, Your
Mother glanced over but remained indifferent, continuing her meal while letting
handle the commotion.
finished eating, the King’s wound had been bandaged. Though
Rowena handed him a cloth to wipe it off,
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her mouth, washed her hands, and took a sip of water
his head down. “I was momentarily
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