Chapter 256
Marc sighed. “The political intrigues in the palace court are complex. If Nolan did der Bade matter may prove difficult to resolve.”
He looked at Margaery and suddenly said, “You must discuss this with Prince Dashnell and se
Margaery’s heart grew heavy.
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She had gone to the Eames family to treat the patriarch, mainly to help Phillips and in repay a defe of
She had not considered the possibility of poisoning at all.
Even when she began suspecting that he might have been poisoned after checking his pulse, the dut not exte family to be implicated.
Sigurd Salome was Prince Callum’s maternal grandfather and the father of Lady Frea. The implications were fixed the matter was further complicated by the involvement of Tessa Wallen and the Southcroft Empire’s open
In fact, it was also closely related to the impending bloodshed and turmoil….
For the first time, Margaery understood firsthand the treacherous dangers of court politics. One careless
a chain reaction. She could be dragged down with no way to extricate herself.
Her heart began sinking bit by bit.
She was about to speak again when a familiar voice suddenly rang out from behind the carriage. Please indon Phillipa that I wish to have a word with her.”
“Joshua Wallen?” Christina swung around abruptly to look at Margaery with a frown.
The carriage gradually came to a halt.
Margaery lifted the carriage curtain and turned to the back for a look. In the distance, she saw Joshua warding oude the Eames family’s residence like some downtrodden figure.
The gate guard kept a stony face. “Sorry, Miss Phillipa does not wish to see you.
He did not even bother to inform his master. He simply turned Joshua away outright.
Joshua had a pained look on his face. “I am here to apologize. Please grant me this faver”
The apology was secondary.
The main reason was that the Wallen family was now at its wits end. He wanted to ask the Eames family for hely g Clyde Wallen out of prison. Then he could try to leave the city with Clyde,
Last night, he thought hard all night and concluded that they could no longer remain in Sinderin Cry
This was because their father was embroiled in a murder case!
When the incident occurred, Joshua had not been born yet, so he was not implised However, if they stayed in ichburg City, it was inevitable they would be dragged down
If they left, the King likely would not pursue the matter.
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Gradually, the local residents were drawn to the commotion, and they and mondo par
“Prince Callum is here to propose marriage to Miss Phillipa hot he has Bumped a jaw Miller for dispongo entertaining, someone mocked.
“If I were Joshua Wallen, I’d turn around and bash my head agner that big willow the Wading ter chimed in.
“I wonder if the Eames family will accept… a third voiced out.
People were discussing and gossiping heatedly.
The guards outside the Eames family’s residence were unaware of what transpired nude fer ompound cather. They believed themselves to be an ally of Callum’s faction and happily hurried inside to announce the end of the mou
Margaery, however, frowned deeply. “The position of Lord of Warfare has already fallen in the hands of Sigurime Why do Callum and his faction still refuse to let the Eames family off?”
His motives left her perplexed.
Marc lowered his voice and replied, “It’s not that simple. Although Sigurd Salome has served as Acting Land of Marian for four years, His Majesty has yet to make him the official Lord of Warfare. This means His Majesy does no mend a give him this position.
“Moreover, the majority of the Ministry of War still look upon Osmond Eames and not Signed Salome as the offical Land a Warfare.
“Prince Callum is doing this probably because he wants to completely take over the Ministry of Wat. So he has come to marry Miss Phillipa.
Margaery understood at once after listening to Marc.
Christina neither understood nor cared about matters of state, so she simply remained silent and wanted the reade
To everyone’s surprise, it was Phillipa’s father and Osmond’s eldest son. Yohan Eames, who emerged with the family guards
in tow.
Instead of inviting the visitors inside, he came out to block their way.
Moreover, his gaze was decidedly unfriendly. “What does Your Highness mean by this?”
Yohan fixed his eyes on Callum. Although his face revealed nothing, behind his back, his fists were tightly clenched
Margaery caught sight of this and understood at once that Osmond had told Yohan what happened during Margaery’s visit
Today, Prince Callum’s marriage proposal was destined to fail.
Callum was taken aback somewhat.
Because Sigurd Salome was recommended by Osmond Eames, he assumed that his faction had a good relationship with the Eames family. Thus, he opted to forgo the matchmaker and came to propose directly. He wanted to pot the Ezries Exch a difficult position by creating a great fanfare.
Then the Eames family would find it hard to refuse and would have no choice but to agree to the match
Yohan’s response was totally unexpected despite the obvious intention behind the brazen display by Callum’s entourage,
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Undaunted, Callum could only dismount and express his intention clearly. “Greetings, Sir. I have long admired Miss Phillipa, so I have come to ask for her hand in marriage. I sincerely hope that you will give your approval to my proposal”
He performed the courtesy expected of a prospective son–in–law.
“Save your pleasantries!” Yohan rejected him outright. “It is the norm for matchmakers to approach a girl’s family first to broach the topic of marriage. Your Highness is so hasty. You did not send any matchmaker, yet you still expect me to give you my daughter’s hand in marriage. Are you trying to insult us? Are we not worthy of this basic protocol?
Callum was dumbstruck. What is going on?”
In reality, what brought him here was what happened during the morning court session.
This morning, Callum had intended to attend court in person. But upon reaching the palace gates, he was informed that al the princes were forbidden from entering.
Since he could not take control of the situation at the court, he decided to act preemptively and seize control of the Minist of War first. Thereafter, regardless of who became Chancellor, his foundation would remain unshakable.
He had only half a day.
How could he have time to wait for a matchmaker to do her job?
Yet even without those formalities, the Eames family should not have responded this way.
What exactly has changed in the interim?” he thought furiously. For a moment, Callum was at a loss.
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