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Chapter 305
The Queen Mother’s face darkened, and she felt even colder.
She had intended to leave Margaery out in the cold, but now she had only isolated herself.
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With a sullen face, she stared at Warren’s slightly graying nape for a long while before finally speaking in a heavy tone. “You serve at the King’s side; you ought to remind the King not to follow Raul’s example.
“Raul abandoned his own daughter for Tessa.
“And what about the King?
“Nathaniel has just died, and he immediately pursues another family’s daughter. Estelle also needs comfort, and there are still several princesses in the palace.”
These words were harsh.
But Warren had served in the palace for many years; what hadn’t he seen?
He lifted his head, a smile on his face but not yielding an inch. “Queen Mother, you do not understand the affairs of ite previous dynasty, so please do not arbitrarily accuse the King.
“The King acts by Heaven’s mandate. The Star of Fortune is the auxiliary star. Today, the King is visiting the Carey family and there are still matters of state to attend to.”
As he spoke, he looked toward Estelle. “Besides, was it that the King gave no opportunity to Princess Estelle, or to Prince Nathaniel?
“Back then, how did Princess Estelle slap the Grand Tutor?”
In an instant, Estelle’s face darkened.
In her youth, she was reckless; when the Grand Tutor was instructing her, she slapped him across the face
Warren continued, “As for Prince Nathaniel, I shall say no more.
“Queen Mother, you reside in the inner palace; it is best to manage the affairs within.
“Moreover, over the years, Estelle has been close to you, yet has done such things…”
He didn’t finish his words.
Queen Mother was furious. “Insolence!”
Warren sneered inwardly, his expression barely changing as he looked at her.
She forbade insolence, yet he had acted with impudence many times over the years. Queen Mother, you are the Queen Mother, but you’re not the King’s mother.”
After speaking, he turned and left.
Queen Mother’s nails dug into her palm.
Indeed, she was not the King’s biological mother.
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There was a ruthless glint in Queen Mother’s eyes.
Her dislike for Angelina had other reasons as well.
Thus, she had praised Estelle and Nathaniel to their ruin, rendering them wees.
Yet, the reasons behind this were not for outsiders to know
Estelle was unaware she had been ruined by praise; the only felt a deep vorrow. My brother has passed awa the King does not care at all…
The King did care.
But such grief could only be hidden in his heart.
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At present, the Southcroft Empire and Frosthelm eyed the kingdom covetously, the struggle for conged and various factions surged behind the scenes. The upcoming imperial examination, the dismissal of the Cancrine and the reform of Wellspring Hall, as well as the matter of admitting women to court, all had to proceed without error
There was also the issue of spring plowing
It was true that auspicious snow foretold a good harvest, but this year the snow fell too heavily. Next year, the snow would melt late, the fields would be muddy, and it would be difficult to sow wheat. If mishandled, it could lead to disaster
War and famine together were already enough to give him headaches
How could he, like an ordinary father, stand by his son’s tomb and weep bitterly?
He was the King; all the common people were his subjects.
There was not only Nathaniel
Yet, as Margaery had come this far, it inevitably caused Estelle to feel a certain discomfort
If, back then, she had not listened to the Queen Mother but had instead followed the King’s advice, studied with Grace, learned from the Grand Tutor, attended Inkwell Academy, would the King regard her differently today?
She glanced at the Queen Mother, recalling her words from years ago.
“You are a princess, born above others. Do not demean yourself by seeking teachers everywhere.”
“Who are they? Who are you?”
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These were the words the Queen Mother spoke to her.
These were also the words she repeated to the Grand Tutor
As she spoke, she slapped the Grand Tutor.
At that time, and ever since, she always looked down on others, never meeting their eyes.
She was the King’s daughter, born superior to others; no one could teach her.
Yet later, the King told her, “In the morning, you will go to Inkwell Academy; in the afternoon, you will come to me I will review memorials, and you two will read and study together.”
He was referring to her and Nathaniel.
Then the Queen Mother said, “You are a girl. Why learn such things? You are destined never to enter count, do you expers discuss these matters with your husband every day after marriage?
“What man would ever like a woman who meddles in outside affairs?”
At that time, she was just beginning to experience love.
The first time she met Bernard, she was utterly smitten.
She never considered getting involved in court affairs, but her desire to marry Bernard was genuine
So, she went to the King and said, “Father, I am not interested in those things; I wish to learn needlework”
In the end, she studied needlework with the Queen Mother’s attendant.
She also learned a bit of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, but compared to Grace’s skills, hers were far inferior, just simple tunes meant to please men.
As a princess, Estelle became indistinguishable from the crowd.
The Margaery she once looked down upon, however, rose swiftly to prominence.
Now, what she once rejected had become Margaery’s. Margaery stayed by her father’s side, learning the art of governance from the King…
The King said, “The Eastvale Empire is weak and requires the efforts of several generations before the people can live well You are my daughter, and you must also contribute.”
At that time, she could not comprehend the meaning of these words.
Estelle thought about these things; her feelings were complicated.
Later, she could not remember anything the Queen Mother said.
Until a group of riders appeared ahead, startling her awake.
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She lifted the carriage curtain and saw Quinn, the Inquisition Court Minister, leading a group of people. He had arrested many people dressed as commoners and taken them to the dungeon. Immediately after, he turned and rode toward the Carey family estate.
As he passed by, he saluted her and the Queen Mother, saying, “Greetings, Queen Mother and Princess Estelle?
Unable to hold back, Estelle leaned out the window and asked, “Lord Thornton, are you… heading to the Carey family?
“There is an urgent matter; I must see the King.” Quinn had little affection for her and replied only out of courtesy.
But Estelle could not restrain herself. “I want to go too. Take me with you!”
Quinn stiffened. “Princess Estelle, I fear… this is not appropriate.”
“Give me a horse!” Estelle got down from the carriage and pointed to a constable ahead.
The constable dared not neglect her and handed her the reins.
Estelle mounted the horse and turned to the Queen Mother. “Grandmother, I want to go and see.”
“See what?” The Queen Mother frowned at her, sensing something was slipping out of control.
“I just want to see.” Estelle herself could not explain it. She felt as if something separated her from the truth by a thin layer paper, ready to break with a gentle poke.
But if she never poked it, she would never see the truth.
“Let’s go, Lord Thornton.”
Estelle looked at Quinn, feeling a bit bitter inside.
She could tell that Quinn did not like her.
Bernard did not like her either.
Clearly, following what the Queen Mother taught her, no one liked her.
Neither women nor men liked her.
In the end, she had been naive.
How could her grandmother ever harm her?
But…
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