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 are you sneaking around like

then I’ll leave. I

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

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should follow it. It’s our first time getting married, so

still here?” Isolde scolded jokingly.

pulled her to sit 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

not going to punish them?” Isolde asked in surprise.

added, “But she

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

told me to stay in the Imperial Study after court tomorrow. I suppose I’ll find out

home tomorrow. After you leave the palace, come find me there, no need

the nanny’s gossip. To him, the nanny represented palace

smiled in

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

his movements. As the candlelight

herself momentarily lost

was also looking

a dull or sickly pale. Her skin was smooth, healthy, and full of life. When she opened her eyes wide, her

two looked at each other, both secretly counting the days left until their wedding.

They all laughed.

looked forward to something this much in

too!” Isolde

smiles

still something to look forward to. He and Isolde had agreed to

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the hall one by one for the imperial

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cloud. Under the sunlight, the

did not attend court today.

Queen Dowager

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