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“Now that Nathaniel is dead and Marcus has been demoted to commoner, it should be Callum’s turn.” Leandro turned his head to look at Dashnell beside him.
There was a trace of anticipation in his eyes; people always develop a momentum to keep moving forward after a sweeping. victory.
Dashnell glanced at him, his expression unchanged. “No matter who dies, it has nothing to do with us.”
Therefore, he did not get involved in the matter of collecting the Nathaniel’s body.
Nor did he get involved in the raid on the Hadley family.
As tension grew in the court, he could neither approach Margaery nor confront the chaos; instead, he simply sat here, quietly sipping his coffee.
He slowly savored a sip, and when the coffee had gone down, leaving a lingering fragrance, he finally spoke. “The struggle for succession in the court has nothing to do with us. What we need to do is, first, respond to next year’s disaster, and second, prepare for the imminent invasion by foreign enemies.
“Tonight, go notify Stormshade Hall. The provisions must be dispatched in advance, including those for disaster relief in the north, and those for military preparations in the south and east, all must be sent ahead of time. We must be fully prepared before anything happens.”
“Understood.” Leandro calmed down, feeling a genuine sense of admiration for him.
Dashnell was even younger than he.
However, his steadiness and composure far surpassed those of his peers. If his voice were replaced with one a bit more mature, and his face unseen, one might even believe that the person speaking these words was around fifty years old.
Dashnell sighed, “I am a prince; my eyes cannot be fixed solely on the struggle for succession.
“As the saying goes, ‘Under a toppled nest, no egg remains intact.“”
If the imperial court descended into utter chaos and no one remained clear–headed, then the entire Eastvale Empire would become a fat sheep in the eyes of neighboring countries, divided and consumed completely.
Leandro nodded, “Your Highness, when shall we return?”
“We will wait for her to come back.” Dashnell gazed in the direction of Inkwell Academy.
He sat here simply because he wanted to see her one more time.
Given her current status, except for chance encounters or necessary meetings, it was no longer appropriate for them to
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Longing wrapped around him like countless silk threads, yet all he could do was beat it quietly.
Yet, faintly, a resilient strength grew in his heart, reminding him constantly that he had but one goal to grow old together with her in an era of peace and prosperity.
Everything he did, every action and every move, must serve this goal.
“Callum did not find Tessa‘ Speaking of Margaery, Leandro could not help but say, “Shadow Doctor died in Princess
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Margaery’s scheme; Tessa must hate her deeply.
“It won’t be long before Tessa returns in force, though it’s unclear in what manner.
Dashnell was also pondering this matter. “If she’s on Prince Isander’s side, then it depends on his next move
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“But she will certainly need to change her identity, which will take at least a month. If… Master Landon has truly mastered the essence of Samuel’s teachings.
“If not, it will require even more time.
“Well, he shifted the topic, “the premise is that Prince Isander can continue to keep her under control
‘I do not believe that a piece on the board who has endured humiliation and hardship for so many years can be controlled simply by manipulation.
‘Perhaps, one day, the backlash will strike someone. It’s hard to say.”
Dashnell’s face showed no emotional fluctuation; having studied under his father, the King, since childhood, he understood hat employing people cannot be solely exploitative, for such an approach would inevitably lead to backlash
The laws of heaven had their own fairness.
It was simply not quite as people imagined.
Everything, from a certain perspective, would tend toward equilibrium
At Inkwell Academy.
Margaery met Norman in a separately established Buddha hall.
Hello, Master. Margaery stepped forward to pay her respects, knelt and sat on the meditation cushion, and looked at Norman.
Are you here for the remnants of Samuel’s scroll?”
Norman raised his head, his gaze calm as he looked at her, seeing through her intentions. Tell me, why?”
To be worthy of my status, to protect this land, to forge a new path for women everywhere, for the peace of my country and to live this life without regret. Margaery had long since understood.
The reason for her tragic death, on the surface, seemed to be Tessa, but in reality, it was the system
If the patriarchal order were broken, these events would not have occurred
Even if Tessa sought revenge, she would never have left Margaery trapped within the Wallen family at the very least, Margaery could have easily left to seek other protection, to walk another path
But because of the old tradition, she was a daughter, and ritual forced her to obey hey father’s thus, without Ray could not sever ties with the Wallen family
In the end, she was forced to the point where murder occurred, the King intervenes, and cesly then did alte brave,
She could have explored other opportunities, such as attending Inkwell Academy, following Grace, or learning medicine
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from Craig.
Where did these opportunities go?
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Because this world taught women to be obedient, to become refined ladies, to hide in the inner chambers and revolve around men.
She spent more than ten years in the Wallen family and never saw another way.
Grace was different.
She had come this far relying on her own ability, but she also could not have done it without her family upbringing.
Grace’s parents placed no restrictions on her; from a young age, she apprenticed under a master.
However, a woman’s future cannot be entrusted to her parents‘ vision and virtue. After all, in this world, parents who reached such heights are exceedingly rare; Grace was, after all, the daughter of Elizabeth.
Phillipa was the granddaughter of the Lord of Warfare.
Christina was the county princess of Sutherland Estate.
Angelina was the daughter of the Seacrest Guild leader.
And what about the others?
How many young women were there who were so extraordinarily talented and free–spirited?
In this world, among ten thousand women confined to the inner chambers, if ten could break free, that was already a lot.
Margaery did not approve of this prevailing custom.
Now, with the King wise and the Eastvale Empire weakened, it was a time when talent was needed. With Angelina and Grace paving the way ahead, and others providing support behind, she had encountered a once–in–a–lifetime opportunity.
This was not an opportunity for her alone.
It was an opportunity for everyone.
She must seize it tightly, with the help of a favorable wind, she shall ascend to the heights.
She looked at Norman and said, “I am willing to enter the fray with my own body, to face danger myself, to venture into darkness and bring forth light
Norman had intended to refuse.
For many years, Buddhism and Daoism had been incompatible.
This was also one of the reasons why Grace had been kept hidden for so long.
At this moment, he couldn’t turn away. “You remind me of a saying: If I don’t enter hell, who will! I vow not to become Buddha until hell is empty.
“Very well, then let it be tomorrow afternoon.”
Norman agreed, “In the morning, you must enter the palace. When you leave, request leave from the King: you will not be
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able to go the day after tomorrow.”
“Alright.” Margaery understood.
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She wished to force rapid growth, which would undoubtedly be fraught with danger; even if she succeeded, it would cost her dearly.
“Thank you, Master.” Margaery bowed to him once more.
Norman nodded and said, “There is still some time. If you have nothing else, I will teach you a set of palm techniques. Remember as much as you can; after the day after tomorrow, you will advance by leaps and bounds.”
As he spoke, he stood up and said, “Watch closely. This is the Prajna Zen Palm, one of the seventy–two supreme technique.”
Margaery nodded, her gaze fixed intently on him.
The Prajna Zen Palm was the foremost palm technique.
This palm technique is said to have been created by Master Bodhidharma. Its strikes are fierce and its internal strength enduring; only those with exceptional insight can fully unleash its power.
“And your insight-”
Norman looked at her. “Is the strongest I have seen in my lifetime.”
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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.
