Chapter 239
Upon closer inspection of Margaery, Nathan realized that she had exceptionally good features. By all appearances, she was destined for great wealth and status.
Nathan nodded in satisfaction, glanced at Marc, and said, “Marc went to the palace last night. The King intends that from now on, you no longer need to use the surname Wallen. You may be called Margaery or Glowsend.
“From now on, you will have no further ties to the Wallen family.”
Nathan spoke, looking at Margaery, “Margaery, do you understand what the King means by this?”
Margaery thought for a moment and replied, “The Chancellor’s estate is not good. Perhaps the King does not want me, the Star of Fortune, to be tainted by anything unclean. I got it.”
With that, she bowed to Nathan.
Nathan nodded, glanced around, and said, “I see you have only one young servant attending you, and she is quite young and cannot manage everything. Would you prefer that I arrange two more servants for you, or would you rather buy some skilled ones at the black market yourself?”
It must be said, Nathan’s consideration was quite thorough.
He even glanced at Marc and continued, “If you wish to go and buy them, let Marc accompany you. The black market is not safe, so you must be careful.”
Margaery thought for a moment and said, “I’ll ask Marc to help.”
Marc was the second son of the Carey family. Although he was a general, his appearance was rather clean and handsome. Especially when he smiled, two rather adorable dimples appeared at the corners of his mouth.
It was the first time he had a sister. The corners of his mouth lifted, revealing a pair of dimples. He said, “Okay, Margaery. From now on, we’re family.
“In a bit, I’ll go with you to the black market.”
“Thank you, Marc.” Margaery couldn’t help but smile,
She had new family members now. Although she wasn’t quite used to it yet, she believed that relationships between people are built gradually over time.
Moreover, with the King overseeing everything, the Carey family shouldn’t dare to bully her.
“So, just like that, she has become a Carey family girl?” Bernard said.
Off to the side, he was gnawing on half a pear, staring at the scene in shock.
Just moments ago, he had been worried that Margaery would be lonely in the future and was thinking of taking her away.
But in the blink of an eye, the King had already arranged everything for her.
Since coming here so many years ago, it was the first time he had seen the King show such affection and attention to a woman other than his own daughter. The Star of Fortune truly was different.
Marc was momentarily stunned, only then noticing Bernard in the corner. He was taken aback and asked, “Bernard? How did you end up looking like this?”
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It was not that he disrespected Bernard.
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It was just that, if going out looking like this, unless he put his face right in front of others, who could recognize him?
Nathan was also momentarily surprised. “Bernard?”
Bernard stood up, smiling as he greeted, “Hello, Nathan.”
Then he stepped forward, his hair a wild mess, and placed his hand on Marc’s shoulder. He said, “Marc, Margaery is my future wife. From now on, you must take good care of her.”
Marc was embarrassed and said, “Bernard, mind your words. Margaery is the Star of Fortune. Don’t cause her any trouble. She can’t decide her own marriage.”
Nathan also advised, “Bernard, since you’ve already said this much, I do need to have a proper talk with you.
“You may be a pampered young master at home, and there are some things you don’t understand.
“Margaery is the Star of Fortune, and this Star is the sign of an emperor. Even if she were to marry you, or even a commoner, people would believe that the ordinary man is the Star and ought to ascend to the throne, supreme above all.
“Not to mention you are the heir of Morales’s estate.
“If she truly has feelings for you, you could be in danger. Outsiders might even think Morales’s estate harbors disloyalty toward the King.
“From now on, for the sake of your own family, you must never speak such words carelessly.” Nathan sighed, “Don’t bring trouble upon your
Dad.
“When the time comes, both the King and your Dad will be in a difficult position.”
Randal was the King’s good friend and commanded a powerful army.
The King had always had a good relationship with him, but if Bernard were to marry Margaery, that would be a different matter entirely.
Bernard was no fool.
He scratched his head at these words and said, “You people, each of you has many schemes. My Dad still wants me to be an official. Wouldn’t that be exhausting? Forget it. If it’s not allowed, then so be it.
‘I don’t necessarily have to take a wife.”
As a bachelor, he finally found a woman he liked. But now, it turned out, he couldn’t marry her.
In his view, it would be better to go to his fief and enjoy a carefree life.
“As long as you understand.” Nathan sighed.
He then looked at Margaery and said, “Margaery, you are still young. Marriage cannot be rushed. The King has already arranged for you to study under the High Priest, Craig, and Norman of the Chapel of Wisdom.
“Even if you wished to marry, you would have no time for it.”
Bernard was astonished and said, “Oh my god, the King actually assigned all the most formidable people to be her teachers at once. How amazing!”
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It was not that Bernard was making a fuss.
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Rather, Simon was the High Priest of the Eastvale Empire, and everything related to celestial phenomena and national destiny was under his control. Not to mention his mastery of astrology, even his skills were outstanding.
Moreover, his influence in the court was no less than that of Raul!
Moreover, now that Raul had stepped down, Simon was second only to the King and above all others.
What status would his disciple hold?
And then add Norman from the Chapel of Wisdom….
Norman was the King’s senior brother, the person the King trusted most.
Under the guidance of these two, what position will Margaery occupy in the future?
Would she inherit the position of High Priest, or was she meant to succeed the Chapel of Wisdom?
Either way, it would be an earth–shattering event.
Although Bernard was a playboy, even he could understand these things upon thinking.
Margaery herself was also shocked, looking at Nathan in surprise and asking, “Nathan, is this truly the King’s meaning?”
She thought, ‘I haven’t even had time to enter the palace, yet the King had already arranged my future path.
‘Is it because of Dashnell? Or is it something else?”
Margaery was momentarily unable to figure it out.
Nathan took a deep breath and said, “It’s more than that. After your recognition party, every other day you must set aside half a day to serve before the King.”
“What?” Margaery was stunned. “The King means?”
Bernard was also taken aback and said, “Could it be that the King wants her to enter the palace and become Queen?”
After all, Angelina died young.
The position of Queen had been vacant for more than twenty years.
If the Star of Fortune became Queen, that would be just perfect!
At the doorway, Adam looked visibly uncomfortable.
He thought, ‘What does the King mean by this?
‘Does he want to separate Dashnell from Margaery?‘
Nathan looked at everyone’s reactions, speechless. “Is the King that kind of person? He could be Margaery’s father. How could he have such thoughts?” he said.
“Then what does he mean?” Bernard couldn’t think of any other possibility.
Nathan sighed and looked at Margaery, saying, “The King said, you are the Star of Fortune, so you should have the ability of
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the Star of Fortune. Master both civil and military skills, able to govern the court within, and pacify the realm without.
“Only then are you worthy of this title.”
Margaery,was overwhelmed with shock, her eyes reddening as she regained her composure, and she said in a trembling voice, “The King’s kindness to me is so great! He is my benefactor.”
She thought, ‘The most difficult thing in life is to find someone who truly appreciates me.
“The King treats me in precisely this way!‘
Nathan nodded upon hearing this and said, “The King possesses both literary and military skills. He is not a normal monarch. To be born in his era is your fortune.”
Margaery understood.
If it were anyone else, it would be impossible for a woman to be given such high expectations and such great authority.
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