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The King nodded and replied, “This incident is also a test I set for her. Since she has passed the test, I will give her what rightfully belongs to her.”
Norman nodded and said, “You have wanted to depose the Chancellor for quite some time. And you must have assigned people to keep an eye on the Wallen family as well. For her to break free from the annoying Wallen family is truly remarkable.
“To leave the woodshed, she endured humiliation and apologized. To break off the engagement, she compromised. To depart from the Chancellor’s estate, she turned the tables. To strike a fatal blow, she was ruthless with herself, forcing her enemies to reap what they sowed.
“She appears gentle, but in reality, she advances with calculated caution at every step.
“A sixteen–year–old girl with such composure. Given time, what could stand in her way?”
Norman wore an expression of admiration and continued, “I believe she will not confine herself solely to hatred.
“She is the Eastvale Empire’s lucky star!”
The King nodded and said, “It’s no surprise that Dashnell is drawn to her.”
Yet these words carried more than one meaning. Norman simply smiled along and said no more.
Some things were best left unsaid, understood without words.
If spoken aloud, it would cause a major upheaval.
Norman changed the subject. “Raul is kneeling outside. How long do you intend to keep him there?”
The King narrowed his eyes and said, “Let him kneel for now.”
He did not wish to see Raul at the moment,
Norman nodded and said nothing further.
Yet his thoughts were unsettled, making it difficult to find peace,
Decades ago, the Chapel of Wisdom produced a king. He thought the next King and Queen, too, would come from the Chapel of Wisdom.
The burden on his shoulders suddenly felt much heavier…
Meanwhile, the King had his own considerations.
Margaery must be cultivated, but she could not be allowed to return to Dashnell’s side too quickly. The two together were too dangerous.
Finally, he made up his mind and said, “From now on, she will attend Inkwell Academy on odd mornings and accompany me in the palace in the afternoons. On even mornings, she will seek out Simon, and in the afternoons, meet Craig
Norman was taken aback, somewhat alarmed in his heart. “You intend to personally mentor her?” he asked.
The King closed his eyes briefly and replied, “She is also a hostage.”
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After a moment, he sighed deeply. “I am fond of Dashnell, but he is still young.”
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The implication was clear. He wished to remain on the throne for several more years and had no intention of stepping down soon.
Smart people usually didn’t speak very straightforwardly.
Norman understood and said, “Yes, when the time comes, Stormshade Hall will show respect for you.”
The King sighed and said, “If Dashnell can endure until five years later, what is meant to be his will inevitably be his. He must learn patience. I hope he can learn this from Margaery and not be so hasty.
“He is still just a child.”
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Margaery sneezed, nearly extinguishing the candle on the table. Her ears burned, as if someone was gossiping about her behind her back.
Since returning, she had been reading medical books.
She had a natural talent for medicine. Whether it was the principles of the specific diseases, acupoints, and prescription combinations, she only needed to read them two or three times to memorize everything and fully understand the connections.
Three hours had already passed.
She had finished most of the book before she finally felt a bit hungry, so she instructed Amber, “Amber, could you go out and buy us some food?”
“Sure!” Amber was hungry too. She took the money and went out happily.
At that moment, Adam entered, his expression complicated. He said, “I saw you were deeply focused, so I didn’t disturb you. The three young masters of the Wallen family are downstairs asking to see you. What do you think should be done?”
“Who?” Margaery was taken aback. This was both within her expectations and beyond them.
It was not that she was so important.
Rather, if this matter spread, the Wallen family could not bear the charge of abusing and killing the Star of Fortune. The King would not spare them. The Wallen family had no choice but to consider bringing her back.
Margaery thought, ‘In this way, if I could forgive the Wallen family, then the King would not make things too difficult for
them.
‘But if I forgive them, wouldn’t that make things muddled?
‘Not only would it be of no benefit to me, but even the King would be put in a difficult position. Wouldn’t he end up resenting me?‘
As Margaery pondered these things, she heard Adam say, “It is Joshua, Avery, and Andrew.”
“Downstairs?” Margaery asked, somewhat surprised.
Because she truly could not imagine what sincerity the Wallen family could offer in seeking forgiveness.
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All the tricks had been exhausted.
She couldn’t turn back.
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Adam said, “In the dead of winter, they kneel outside bare–chested to plead for forgiveness. They said that if you do not forgive, they will freeze to death out there.”
Unable to persuade, now resorting to coercion!
Margaery paused, then smiled and said, “Alright, let them freeze to death.”
Adam was speechless and thought, ‘Well, Margaery is quite ruthless.’
However, considering what the Wallen family did today, freezing to death was too lenient for them.
“I’ll find an excuse and send them away.” In the end, Adam decided to help out.
Margaery shook her head and said, “Since they dare to manipulate public opinion to exert pressure, we might as well make good use of it.”
She narrowed her eyes and continued, “The incident at the Icy Pool today can be made public. With Christmas approaching, let the Chancellor’s estate put on a grand show and give the people something to enjoy.”
Adam’s eyes flashed as he said, “Margaery, this move is vicious.”
Margaery narrowed her eyes.
She didn’t have the intention to harm, but her resolve to sever ties with the Wallen family was unwavering.
She thought, ‘Back then, I chased after them.
‘If I turn back again, wouldn’t that mean I died in vain?
‘One must learn from setbacks. Only then, whatever happens will truly be to my advantage.
Margaery withdrew her gaze, looking at the candle on the table. In a moment of clarity, she seemed to grasp a truth that dying once was not necessarily a bad thing.
Death was the beginning of rebirth.
Before the time travel, she was still that muddle–headed girl, blindly chasing after the Wallen family and Dominic. In such a treacherous court, it would only be a matter of dying sooner or later.
She grew up in the Chancellor’s estate, and others believed she lived the best life in the world.
Yet apart from fine clothes and rich food, they never taught her the ways of conduct or survival, nor how to remain undefeated amid worldly distractions and the hidden currents of the court.
But this time, she would learn it.
No matter how the world changed, she was determined to find her own path and walk it unwaveringly!
She took a slow and deep breath. Then she rose to her feet and began preparing the things she would need for Inkwell Academy tomorrow.
This time, although she liked Dashnell, she would no longer bind all her joys, sorrows, and emotions to a single man.
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To love Dashnell and to become herself were not in conflict.
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She wanted to become one of the most dazzling figures in the Eastvale Empire, and was together with Dashnell.
If they could grow old together, it would naturally be a joy and a blessing.
If not, she would not lose herself.
Outside the door, Adam descended the stairs and looked at the Wallen family kneeling by the roadside.
As soon as he appeared, the surrounding people gathered to watch. Everyone wanted to know how the farce between the Wallen family and Margaery would end.
Some were even more impatient than the Wallen family. Upon seeing him, they craned their necks and asked, “Adam, what did Margaery say?”
The surrounding people thought, ‘It is indeed strange.
The Wallen family wished Margaery dead, yet they came to beg her.
‘Could it be that Sullivan’s assassination truly had nothing to do with the Wallen family?
‘But why did the Wallen family care so much about an adopted daughter?
‘Especially one who had been disfigured and rendered mute?‘
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
