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After calming down, the King said, “I have just issued a decree, granting Finnian’s granddaughter the title of

consort.”

“Mm, she has rendered meritorious service. She deserves the title and the reward,” the Queen Mother said calmly.

“Then I’ll get Oliver to announce the decree!”

The Queen Mother looked at Oliver. “Oliver, stay behind for a moment. We have prepared wedding gifts for you. Be sure to take them before you leave.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty,” Oliver said.

The Queen Mother looked at the King. “Go and rest. This matter is settled. King Kamari hasn’t harmed our Eryndral Empire, so there’s no need to keep dwelling on it. Forget all that talk about winning the people’s hearts. Just understand this, and that will be enough.”

“Yes. Mother, you should rest early as well. I take my leave.” The King left, walking alongside Clark.

After the King left, the Queen Mother looked at Oliver. “Tell me the source of these letters!”

Oliver was startled. Meeting the Queen Mother’s piercing gaze, he lowered his head and said, “Yes, I am guilty. These letters were obtained in Zloimond, but I was unable to open them. It was Ashley who helped me unlock them.”

“Ashley?” The Queen Mother sneered.

Oliver remained silent, unsure whether she was angry or not.

“Do you know why they were spared?” the Queen Mother asked Oliver, no longer mentioning Ashley.

Oliver replied, “I understand. As you said, they are still useful and can be kept for now.”

Suddenly, the Queen Mother slammed the armrest of her chair and shouted angrily, “They are traitors! Do you think I don’t want to kill them? The chaos in Zloimond happened because these people fanned the flames, eager to see the world in turmoil! They are useful, but do you think we can’t find replacements for them? Among all the officials in court, there are plenty who surpass them! And yet, we still cannot kill them!”

Oliver was stunned. He did not know what the Queen Mother meant.

The Queen Mother looked at him. “Stay behind after the morning court session tomorrow.”

“Yes!” Oliver replied.

The Queen Mother let out a deep sigh. “There are two reasons why they were not executed. First, among this group, only a few truly harbored intentions of rebellion. But if we were to kill them, we would have to eliminate them all…”

She tossed a few letters in front of him. “Look at these. What kind of information did they send to King Kamari?”

Oliver took the letters, glanced through them, and said, “They contain information about the new tax

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nodded. “But these are not confidential news. They would have been announced sooner or

was slightly shocked and immediately understood.

placed by the Queen Mother herself to get close to Kamari. That explained why she had such a deep understanding of the situation in Zloimond. She knew about the hidden armory, the military formations, and even dared

this, which was why he had come to

but be astonished by the trust between the King and the Queen Mother. Their coordination was only possible because of absolute

reason!” The Queen Mother looked at him. “I am paving the way for

understand. Paving the way for me?

morning court session tomorrow,” the Queen Mother said, appearing somewhat weary. She did

respectfully. “Yes, I’ll take my leave now!”

to Marquis Eldermere’s estate, bringing the

after visiting everyone she needed to, Ashley returned home.

Seeing those high–ranking officials cowering before her filled her with an indescribable

brocade box, where she had

tampered with. Slowly, Ashley opened it, only to find page after

cursed inwardly.

echoed through

Came the sharp, unmistakable voice of the

door. Outside, Oliver stood with several eunuchs and members of the

strained smile.

receive the edict!” Oliver said

down. “I receive the edict!”

both wisdom and grace. In recognition of her meritorious service, she

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the ground. 1, Ashley Charlie, humbly thank His Majesty for this great honor. Long live the King!

body

threatened those people, and tonight, the imperial edict arrived, naming her Consort Ashley, The decree clearly

her breath, Oliver, what

Astronomers to select an auspicious date. You will have your wish granted soon,”

at him without a trace of a smile. “I owe everything I have today to you, Great Marshal

wise. I have no merit,” Oliver replied humbly.

heavy imperial edict conferring her title. Though she could read it now, it had to be returned to the eunuchs for archiving. Later, an

far to deliver this joyous news. Shouldn’t a celebration come with a reward?”

had little silver at hand, yet these were the King’s envoys. She

no choice.

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