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Nathaniel nodded and finally made a decision. “Then, tonight, I shall pay a visit to Nathan!” he said.
The advisors agreed, “That’s right. We must act first to win over those we can!
“Tomorrow morning at court, our people can also assist, strongly recommending Nathan for promotion! In this way, the alliance will be naturally cemented!”
Nathaniel tidied himself up, left through the back door in the middle of the night, and headed straight for the Carey family.
At this moment, in the study of the Carey family.
Nathan and Marc were both summoned, quickly freshened up, and went to meet Dermot.
“It’s so late, why has Dermot come?”
Nathan wondered to himself, ‘Could this be related to Raul’s demotion?‘
In fact, the Wallen family had recently been embroiled in domestic turmoil, and everyone had heard about it.
However, no one expected that in such a short time, Raul would be demoted six ranks in succession, becoming an assistant of the Ministry of Rites without the qualification to attend the imperial meeting, a mere errand runner.
The court was shaken. Nathan only dared to speculate inwardly, not daring to voice his thoughts.
Dermot glanced at Marc and said, “The King summons Marc to the palace.”
Then, turning to Nathan, he continued, “There is something I can disclose to you, Nathan. This time, the King calls Marc to the palace for both official and personal matters.”
Nathan could understand the official business.
But what was the personal matter?
“What do you mean by that, Dermot?” Nathan asked.
Dermot replied, “The Star of Fortune is about to leave the Wallen family. She is only sixteen years old, and it would not be appropriate for her to be left alone. Therefore, the King hopes that you will step forward and acknowledge Margaery, so that from now on, she will be your daughter”
“This…”
Nathan, shocked, quickly understood and said, “So, Margaery’s status will not decline but rather rise, and the King intends to place her in an important position?”
Dermot nodded and replied, “She is the Star of Fortune, blessed with great fortune. This is the outcome everyone wishes to
see”
“Indeed!” Nathan nodded and said, ‘Very well, I will take care of this matter tomorrow!”
The Star of Fortune coming to the Carey family showed an elevation in the family’s status.
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moment, he felt a little stressed.
“Then, I shall take my leave,” Dermot said.
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Just as he was about to leave with Marc, someone rushed in from outside and reported, “Prince Nathaniel is at the door requesting an audience!”
Under the eaves, Dermot’s pupils suddenly contracted.
He thought, ‘He certainly arrived quickly! Yet, it is all too ironic!”
Nathan tensed up and asked, “Why has he come?”
But then, he considered the vacant chancellorship. ‘Perhaps Nathaniel intends to ally with me…
‘However, the King’s intentions still seem unclear.
In the end, Nathan could only look to Dermot, cautiously asking, “Dermot, what should be done at this moment? What does Prince Nathaniel mean by this? Why can I not understand his intentions?”
Nathan thought, ‘Should we see him or not?‘
Previously, the King had granted Margaery in marriage to Nathaniel. Now, the King summoned Margaery to the Carey family, which meant the Carey family would surely support Nathaniel in the future. However…
The heart of a monarch was unfathomable.
Even if Dermot did not advise Nathan, he had to consider Margaery, who was about to enter. Thus, he said, “Nathan, you must have heard recently that the Star of Fortune has been disfigured.”
“Yes.” Upon hearing this, Nathan’s expression grew even more complicated.
He had heard about it, and also that the Wallen family had pleaded for Margaery to return home. Today’s incident at the Icy Pool had caused quite a stir.
Yet, despite Margaery’s disfigurement, the King had elevated her status.
These two matters were inherently contradictory.
Thus, he was uncertain. “Dermot, I ask for your guidance,” Nathan said with respect.
Dermot nodded and said, “However, Prince Nathaniel has proposed to annul the engagement. Although the imperial edict has not yet been issued, the King has already agreed.”
Nathan was shocked and said, “Then he must not be seen!”
He hurriedly instructed the guard, “Go, inform Prince Nathaniel that I was suddenly taken ill this evening. The physician says I must not be disturbed and cannot meet anyone. Please ask him to return!”
“Okay.” The guard did not understand, but still complied.
Dermot smiled, glanced at Marc, and said, “In a moment, follow me out. You know what to say, don’t you?”
“Don’t worry, Dermot. I know what to do,” Mare said as he nodded.
Dermot responded, “You are a clever man.”
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He glanced at Nathan and said, “Then I shall not disturb you further. Once the imperial edict arrives tomorrow, you should promptly welcome her into your household and hold a recognition party.”
Nathan replied, “Very well, I will have someone make preparations tonight!”
He nodded and watched them leave.
Outside the door.
The guard said to Nathaniel, “Prince Nathaniel, Nathan was suddenly struck by a severe illness this evening. The physician advised that he cannot receive visitors, so… We are unable to host you tonight. Please return, sorry.”
“How could this happen?” Nathaniel was taken aback and instinctively glanced inside the gate. “What illness has afflicted Nathan?”
He thought, ‘A severe illness. Isn’t that too much of a coincidence?‘
The guard was troubled, unsure how to respond, when Dermot and Marc emerged.
Marc said, “Prince Nathaniel, the physician is currently inside taking his pulse. The exact illness has not yet been determined, but the situation is critical. I’m sorry. Please return.”
Nathaniel had not expected to encounter Dermot here and immediately felt uneasy, asking, “Why are you here, Dermot?”
He had originally come quietly to build connections.
Being discovered by someone from the palace was highly undesirable.
A sense of foreboding brewed in his mind, and Nathaniel frowned slightly.
Dermot looked at him, a flash of disappointment in his eyes, and said, “Upon hearing that Nathan is gravely ill, the King specifically ordered me to visit.”
Then, changing the subject, he asked, “Prince Nathaniel, why did you come here?”
Nathaniel could not speak the truth and could only say, “I also heard that Nathan is seriously ill, so I came to take a look.”
Dermot said, “That won’t be necessary, I did not see him either. In a moment, let Nolan come and examine him.”
Dermot blocked his way, glanced at Marc, and said, “Let’s go.”
Afterwards, the two boarded the carriage and headed toward the palace.
Nathaniel furrowed his brow and asked, “How did he suddenly fall ill? If it’s a coincidence, it’s highly unlikely. He was most likely harmed by someone!”
With that, he could only return home.
After tossing and turning through the night, Nathaniel entered the palace again early the next morning, waiting outside the Imperial Study at dawn. “Dermot, I want to see my Dad,” he said.
He had come to a realization.
He thought, ‘Whether Margaery is now Raul’s daughter or the midwife’s daughter, it no longer matters.
‘Because the Wallen family is finished!
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“The Wallen family is unreliable, and Margaery herself has been disfigured and rendered mute.
‘She has completely lost her value as an ally,
“This is also detrimental to my prospects for another political marriage.
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‘Especially now, at the critical juncture when Raul is stepping down, and a new Chancellor is about to take office, I must draw a clear line between myself and Margaery to make way for the newcomer.
‘No matter who becomes Chancellor, that person would be my next target!
‘Only the daughter of the next Chancellor is worthy of becoming my wife!‘
Nathaniel thought about these things, feeling somewhat impatient.
Inside the Imperial Study.
The King, upon hearing his words, felt a headache and some anger.
After signaling for him to enter, he asked, “I said I would issue the imperial edict for your annulment in three days. It’s only the second day, and you’re already so impatient?”
