You Hit My Heart by Kylie Stanford

Chapter 2096: Everything is Arranged

After Clint and Watanabe left, Joyce looked at Luther. "What did you just say to him? He wants me to go to the East Palace. Can we trust him?"

Luther frowned slightly. Clint had specifically emphasized that Joyce should go to the East Palace alone. At this point, there was no other way. The so-called dark arts were beyond scientific explanation. Clint wouldn't harm Joyce.

Luther nodded. "You should go. I'll wait for you outside the palace. Once it's resolved, we can go home."

Joyce was still worried. "What if he goes back on his word?"

"He won't. He needs the Imperial Seal and the Dawnblade to ascend the throne legitimately as the Crown Prince. His claim to power must be legitimate, especially with Hajime's agreement and the Imperial Household Agency drafting documents he's promised to sign. He won't challenge such fundamental credibility."

Joyce pouted and nodded, still wary after being deceived by Clint before.

Reuben was discussing with Hajime.

"Your Highness, there's no time to lose. We need to arrange for you and your mother to leave by tomorrow night. Although you didn't ascend the throne, we are grateful for your support over the years. The Imperial Household Agency's position has remained stable because of you," Hajime said.

Reuben was uneasy. "You have all been dedicated; it's my duty. But leaving in such a hurry? How can I be at ease? Hirota is still at large, stationed outside the city. While we've agreed on the succession, eradicating the Yoshikawa family..."

"Eradicating the Yoshikawa family won't happen overnight. With our combined forces and commands to other families, we should quell the rebellion within three months. You can't stay here indefinitely; leaving early prevents unforeseen complications. Moreover, your departure will ease any vigilance from the Crown Prince's side. Your presence here is no longer suitable," Hajime sighed. "This farewell might mean we never meet again."

Reuben smiled. "That does save me some worry, making me a hands-off manager with nothing left to concern myself with."

my father's coffin hasn't been buried yet.

was somewhat regrettable but considering the circumstances, achieving this outcome was already

light of current events, the late emperor's burial is delayed as the royal tomb is outside the city where the Yoshikawa family is entrenched. You and your mother can bid farewell to him tomorrow morning," Hajime said deeply

and had been waiting outside until

want to leave with

smiled. "Of course, I've already planned

"Joyce," Reuben called out.

walked over, and Darrin followed upon seeing Grizela

you; you almost lost your life in

bit her lip and remained

them, knowing they had feelings for each other but

She's highly skilled; you've seen it yourself. Can you find her a position in your military?

already thought of that even if you hadn't

planned to bring Grizela back to the Capital and facilitate

Grizela began but was interrupted

a smile before turning serious again. "When

of Grizela from now on." Darrin moved closer to Grizela. "Of course, I'll take good

Grizela asked

you'll marry from our Bryant family with a generous dowry," Reuben said with a smile while looking at

as she nodded

Bryant-a beautiful name for her