Chapter 305 Morning Court

Ashley slowly straightened her back, watching as Oliver walked away.

Compared to the title of consort, those people would have been more useful to her. What a pity.

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She stepped outside, walking gracefully, as if she were already a noble consort in the palace. Her steps were steady, her demeanor regal. Combined with her naturally dignified and elegant features, she commanded respect. The servants of Marquis Eldermere’s estate couldn’t help but be in awe, quickly stepping forward to pay their respects.

Ashley looked down at the servants with a commanding gaze. For the first time, she felt the honor of being the King’s consort.

A smile spread across her lips.

It was a good start. At least, she had taken the first step.

She stood by the lake in the cold wind, wondering what her next step should be.

After entering the palace, the King would undoubtedly question the source of the letters and why she had not submitted them earlier. Perhaps she could use this to her advantage, subtly implying that Isolde was not a trustworthy person. That was why she had refrained from handing the letters over to her. As for why she later entrusted them to Oliver, she could explain that after spending some time at Marquis Eldermere’s estate, she had secretly observed him and found him to be a reliable figure.

This would help Oliver rise in rank and build a foundation for future teamwork.

She always believed that Oliver had big ambitions.

A man with ambition would never settle for an ordinary life. He should strive for more.

However, she immediately frowned slightly.

The decree appointing her as a consort was issued at night, so people outside likely hadn’t heard the news yet. If, during the morning court session, the King had not yet ordered an investigation into those people, and officials jointly proposed her elevation to consort, that would make the King suspicious.

There was no strategy left to use.

After much deliberation, her unease gradually faded.

The rebellious officials would probably be thrown into jail before dawn tomorrow.

Oliver climbed over the wall to find Isolde. Seeing that the nanny was not around, he quietly slipped into her room.

Isolde was highly alert. Sensing an intruder, she lashed out with her whip. Oliver caught it with his iron grip and whispered, “It’s me!”

took a closer look and frowned. “Why

a few words, then I’ll leave. I don’t want to alarm

couldn’t help but chuckle. “You worry too much

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We should follow it. It’s our first time getting

still here?”

beside him. “I came to tell you something. The King has issued a decree, promoting Ashley to be a consort. However, neither the King nor the Queen Mother plans to punish those people.”

going to punish them?” Isolde asked in surprise.

and then added, “But she gave two reasons for sparing them. The second

gathered the evidence and presented it to the King. If the Queen Mother neither executes them nor removes them

can’t figure out. The Queen Mother told me to stay in the Imperial Study after

“Alright, I’ll be visiting my maternal grandparents‘ home tomorrow. After you leave the palace, come find me there, no need for all this sneaking around.”

because he worried about the nanny’s gossip. To him, the nanny represented palace

smiled in embarrassment.

eyes. They were perfectly shaped, reflecting the light in a

around him, shifting with his movements. As the candlelight flickered, his eyes

lost in his gaze.

looking at her.

time of proper care, her skin had become much fairer compared to when she had just returned from Zloimond. But it wasn’t a dull or sickly pale. Her skin was smooth, healthy, and full of life. When she opened her eyes wide, her eyebrows would lift a little on their own, making her look lively and

each other, both secretly counting the days left until their

They all laughed.

something this much in my life,” Oliver said softly.

Isolde replied softly.

both laughed again, their smiles

unpredictable, there was still something to look forward to. He and Isolde had agreed to meet

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next morning, court officials entered the hall

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was clear, without a single cloud. Under the

the King did not attend

the Queen Dowager

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