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Now, there was news that Kylie had intended to arrange Janelle’s marriage to the Hell Monarch as a secondary wife, only to be refused by Sophie. In an instant, rumors about the Earl of Southstead’s family spread like wildfire across the capital.
Everyone eagerly awaited to see whether Janelle, with her brash and bold nature, would dare to confront Sophie and demand an explanation. After all, the position of secondary wife to the Hell Monarch was one that many noble ladies yearned for.
Janelle was already 20 years old and had a bad reputation. With Kylie’s help, she could have married the Hell Monarch, someone many people admired. But Sophie’s jealousy had ruined her chances. Even the most patient person would be outraged, wouldn’t they?
While the common folk speculated, the court officials saw this as a clue to the king’s late-night visit to the estate. After all, there had been
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similar situation in the past. When Sophie was still Blake’s wife, she had caused a scene over him taking another wife, leading to their divorce.
Now, Sophie’s refusal to allow the Hell Monarch to take a secondary wife raised questions: Would she demand a divorce again? More importantly, since this matter was initiated by Kylie, did it reflect Salvador’s intentions?
If that were the case, then the initial assumptions might have been wrong. Perhaps it wasn’t Sophie who had ulterior motives, but the king who had been coveting something else…
Those with sharp minds began piecing together the truth. Considering Salvador’s private meetings with Sophie in the royal study, her injury, and his late-night visit to the estate, the narrative became clear. He was the one who had developed feelings.
Seeking to avoid him, Sophie had deliberately injured herself. When the king couldn’t see her, he had gone to the estate in the dead of night to check on her.
Once the speculation began to spread, some court officials encouraged Malcolm to approach Kylie for an answer.
If these rumors proved true, it would be a matter of great consequence!
The Hell Monarch was still embroiled in war at the Southern Frontier. If his wife was the subject of such rumors, how could he possibly remain focused on the battle?
Even Davis was deeply concerned. He sought out Malcolm personally and explained the serious implications.
“The Hell Monarch is fighting for his life out there. This could not come at a worse time. We cannot allow such a scandal to derail his efforts,” Davis said.
After a brief pause, he added, “I hear Lord Wright intends to make an Oathbound Plea for His Majesty to clarify matters at court tomorrow.”
An Oathbound Plea was when a court official made a desperate, unwavering petition to the king, sometimes at the risk of their own life or career.
“The situation hasn’t even been investigated and they’re already resorting to such an extreme move? Lord Wright can’t be that reckless, can he?” asked Malcolm, startled.
Davis gave a wry smile. “He’s forcing His Majesty’s hand. If this continues, the rumors will reach the Southern Frontier and Victory Pass soon enough. If that happens, the damage will be irreparable!” Despite his personal flaws, Malcolm had the sense to recognize the gravity of the situation. He couldn’t ignore the growing momentum behind these rumors.
What made matters more complicated was that this whole affair had started with Kylie sending someone to Hell Monarch Estate. If the king’s intentions were truly behind it, the queen would certainly know. Malcolm knew he needed to speak with Kylie directly to clear up the matter.
However, as a court official, he was not permitted to enter the harem without royal orders. He decided he would have to go home and explain the situation to Marjorie, hoping she might be able to get to the bottom of it.
Marjorie had also heard of the rumors, but what she had heard were the whispers of the common folk. Some claimed that Sophie was simply a jealous woman, while others quickly countered that the Hell Monarch had long sworn he would never take a concubine.
There were also those who criticized Janelle, calling her a woman of ill repute and lacking in virtue. They believed it was her infamous character that led to Sophie’s rejection, suggesting that had it been another noble lady, the match might have been approved.
When she first heard the news, Marjorie had thought Kylie was being underhanded. As a woman, she felt that the worst thing one could do was interfere in another’s marriage.
But when Malcolm mentioned that it might be Salvador’s will, Marjorie found it hard to believe. The king was not a man driven by weakness or lust. He would never be foolish enough to covet his own brother’s wife.
Still, when she heard of Salvador’s late-night visit to Sophie after her injury, she became uncertain. Regardless, when she learned that Irvin was preparing to risk his life to make an Oathbound Plea at court, it was clear that the situation was escalating. She agreed to go to the palace herself to see what could be done.
The mother-daughter pair had not been on the best terms lately, but the queen knew that she could not afford to alienate her mother. So, when Marjorie finally agreed to visit the palace, Kylie thought it was a perfect opportunity to mend their relationship.
However, she was taken aback when her mother asked about Janelle and whether Salvador’s will was behind the match.
With a self-assured smile, Kylie responded, “Mom, before we discuss that, could you tell me if anyone from the Earl of Southstead’s family has gone to Lady Sophie to seek justice?”
Marjorie thought for a moment, considering the rumors she had heard, then replied, “I haven’t heard anything of the sort.”
Kylie frowned. “There hasn’t been anything?”
Surely the people of the Earl of Southstead’s family weren’t so weak, right?
“Then, has anything been said about Lady Sophie’s jealousy?” Kylie asked.
“Of course. But with her military achievements, those who speak ill of her are few Most people actually praise the bond between her and Prince Rafael, saying they share a deep and loving marriage. They said it was best for His Highness to not have a secondary wife disrupting their relationship. Most of the criticism is directed to Lady Xavier,” Marjorie replied.
“How could this happen?” Kylie mused, disappointed.
“So, was this His Majesty’s will? Does he want to give the Hell Monarch a secondary wife?”
That was all Marjorie cared about. Gossip could be dealt with, but if Irvin made an Oathbound Plea, things would spiral out of control.
Kylie couldn’t understand why no one was calling Sophie jealous. Hearing her mom’s question, she was momentarily stunned.
“How could this be His Majesty’s will? Why would he meddle in the inner affairs of Hell Monarch Estate?” Marjorie straightened up. “So, it’s not His Majesty’s will, it’s yours?”
Kylie clenched her handkerchief tightly, her voice calm but firm as she replied, “It was my idea. Lady Sophie and Prince Rafael have been married for a while, yet there’s no sign of a child. For the sake of the royal family’s future, I thought of finding one or two suitable women to help preserve Prince Rafael’s lineage.”
She didn’t dare admit that it was just an excuse to bring Sophie into the palace and convince her to resign. And if that failed, she planned to use it as leverage against her.
Marjorie’s eyes widened at her daughter’s words. “You did this on your own? Do you realize what a disaster you’ve caused? The court officials all think it was His Majesty’s decision to find the Hell Monarch a secondary wife. And now they believe he and Lady Sophie…”
She sighed. “This misunderstanding is huge. Because of this, you might end up getting Lord Wright killed!”
Kylie laughed dismissively. “Mom, what are you saying? How could this have anything to do with His Majesty? He’s busy with state affairs. Why would he bother with something like this? And what about Lord Wright? When did I try to get him killed?”
Irvin was Meredith’s father-in-law, and Kylie had no intention of making an enemy of the Wright family. Marjorie sighed deeply. “You’re truly foolish. The Hell Monarch is away at war, and you’re trying to arrange a secondary wife for him? People are still waiting for an explanation about why His Majesty kept Lady Sophie in the royal study after court for days and even visited her late at night. Now, this scandal breaks out. How can you expect people not to jump to conclusions?”
“They’re just overthinking it and making wild guesses,” Kylie replied.
Marjorie studied her daughter’s dismissive expression and shook her head in disappointment.
“Forget all those details that form the bigger picture. When His Majesty frowns or speaks a single word, the court officials speculate endlessly. And it’s not just at court. Within the harem, if the king gives you a certain look, wouldn’t you try to figure out what it means?”
She paused, her voice growing stern as she continued, “Moreover, you’ve only just been released from house arrest. You should be reflecting on yourself and keeping a low profile. If something can be avoided, it should be.
“But instead, you’re trying to be the center of attention, getting involved in something that offends people. Now, you’ve not only dragged Lady Sophie into this mess, you’ve also ruined the reputation of a young lady from the Xavier family. We don’t know if His Majesty is aware yet, but if he finds out, do you think he’ll easily forgive you?”
Listening to Marjorie’s words, Kylie realized the gravity of the situation and felt a twinge of fear. However, she didn’t want to show any weakness in front of her mother. Instead, she straightened her back and spoke with a sense of righteousness.
“Since you’re here to speak about this matter today, I’ll speak frankly. The whole point of this was to persuade Sophie to resign and leave to calm the situation regarding His Majesty’s late-night visit to Hell Monarch Estate.