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One by one, the members of the royal family and their relatives who were in the capital began arriving at the palace.
Harvey and Heather, along with several of the grand princesses, arrived together. The grand princesses came with their spouses and children, creating a bustling crowd that immediately filled the hall with lively chatter.
Next to arrive were the two high princesses who had recently descended from their elevated positions of grand princesses, Meredith and Henrietta. Both were the king’s sisters. Meredith, the elder, was born to the queen dowager and was Salvador’s elder sister. Henrietta was the daughter of Josephine, and was Salvador’s younger sister.
Meredith was married to Levi Wright, the second son of the
Oversight Department’s minister, Irvin Wright. Levi was an optimistic and easy-going man, holding a nominal position in the Protocol Department.
The Wright family was Natalie’s maternal family, known for its scholarly traditions. However, Irvin, known for his strong-willed and stubborn nature, was someone who even dared to defy the king.
Despite having her royal residence, Meredith still observed the traditional custom of paying her respects at the Wright family’s. residence on the first and fifteenth of each month. This was a sign of respect for her role as a daughter-in-law, and Irwin wouldn’t allow her to act differently, despite her royal status.
Nevertheless, Meredith and her husband lived harmoniously. Also, the queen dowager had raised her well, and Meredith didn’t act arrogantly toward the Wright family. As a result, the Wright family spoke highly of her.
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Henrietta married Vance, the nephew of the Minist Davis. Vance didn’t settle for a simple post. Inste manage the estates and shops for Henrietta, proving to be a skilled.
businessman.
Sophie glanced around, but did not spot Leona.
Though Leona was part of the royal family, she was naturally spending New Year’s Eve with her husband’s family. Sophie was not fond of Leona’s husband and suspected that Leona might have endured considerable hardship due to the man’s rigid and outdated beliefs.
As she was lost in thought, Victoria said to Heather, “Leona hasn’t come to greet me for some time.”
Heather smiled and replied, “Your Majesty, Leona is expecting a child and is currently resting at home to ensure a healthy pregnancy.”
“Really? That’s wonderful,” Victoria said with a beaming smile. “I was actually planning to send a royal physician to check on her. It’s been quite a while since she moved into her new home, and there hadn’t been any news. I didn’t expect that you’d bring such good news during on New Year’s Eve.”
Heather looked relieved. “Yes, she’s expecting, so I’m at ease. Moreover, the Earl of Gracehold’s family, upon learning of her pregnancy, specially provided many items for her and even increased the number of attendants. They’ve shown great consideration.”
However, Henrietta remarked coolly, “Indeed, they’ve been considerate. Not only did they provide extra items and attendants, but they also added two concubines.”
Heather’s expression faltered momentarily, but she quick recovered with a smile. “Concubines are just trinkets, are… they? No.
need to make a fuss about it.”
Henrietta scoffed. “Why should items and maids be worth.
mentioning but not concubines? Why is it acceptable to discuss adding concubines to the household?”
Meredith’s face darkened. “How can a man take a concubine when his wife is pregnant? What kind of family does such a thing? If there aren’t enough attendants, he could have simply promoted the maids that followed Leona when she married into his family. To bring in concubines at this time-isn’t he worried about how this might affect
Leona and the child?”
In the capital’s noble circles, taking concubines was rare. But if someone did take a concubine, it was done with discretion. Leona had not been married long, and she was pregnant-how could her husband justify taking concubines now? Besides, didn’t he already have two low-ranking concubines before taking in his current two concubines?
At this moment, introducing more concubines would only be ant embarrassment!
Meredith continued, “It’s already disgraceful to take concubines at such a time. It also hurts Leona’s feelings. How can you, as Leona’s mother, not feel distressed for your daughter, but instead defend your son-in-law? It’s truly disheartening.”
As the king’s elder sister and the queen dowager’s own daughter, Meredith was known for her stern demeanor. Her words left Heather speechless, and she could only awkwardly retreat.
Uninterested, Harvey dismissed the matter. To him, taking
XNXXX was so big deal-what Bhan didn’t have concubines?
Canase observed the reactions of Harvey and Heather, and felt a deep chill Her heart ached for Leona
Now would Leona get through this New Year?
Before the meal began, the women gathered in one area to chat, while Salvador and his uncles and brothers conversed together.
Meredith sat beside Sophie and said, “When you married Rafael, I was unwell and couldn’t attend in person. I only sent a gift, so I must apologize for not being there. Please accept my apologies, my dear sister-in-law.”
Sophie understood that Meredith was not one to look down on others-she was simply expressing her concern.
Sophie smiled and replied, “There’s no need for you to apologize. I should be the one thanking you for the generous gift. Is your health any better now?”
“I still have a cough and have had a high fever for several days. At the time of your marriage to Rafael, I was truly bedridden,” Meredith said, coughing a few times.
Her maid quickly brought her a cup of honeyed lemon tea, which she sipped, helping to alleviate her discomfort, though her face. remained flushed from coughing.
“Please take care of yourself, Meredith,” Sophie said with concern.
Meredith nodded. “Thank you for your concern, Sophie.”
Henrietta, who had attended the wedding banquet, chuckled from the side. “You should have seen how nervous Rafael was that night.. He wouldn’t even allow them to carry out the First Light Revelry in the newlywed suite, as he was afraid of disturbing the bride. His devotion was truly enviable.”
Meredith shot her a look and said, “Isn’t your husband good to you?
I’ve heard that he wakes up early every day to help you with your makeup. It’s become a well-known story in the capital.”
Henrietta’s face turned red. “Meredith!”
Sophie laughed and sipped her coffee. The harmonious atmosphere was genuinely pleasant. She made an effort to ignore any troubling thoughts. During the New Year, showing even a hint of worry in the palace was considered taboo.
Fortunately, she had learned how to suppress her emotions.
They were discussing Leona’s husband, Samuel, the proud scholar who had taken two concubines. One of them was the head courtesan at Fragrant Parlor, renowned for her beauty, and her redemption cost an astonishing thirty thousand silver coins..
The other concubine was the daughter of a merchant from the Wagner family. It was said that Samuel took her as a concubine because of her substantial dowry, which was also thirty thousand. silver coins, provided by the Wagner family.
Everyone was in an uproar.
In these prestigious families with centuries of history, there had never been a precedent for marrying a courtesan from a brothel. Even if one had a liking for such a woman, she would only be given a house outside and kept as a mistress. To actually marry a merchant’s daughter, with the primary aim of securing the courtesan with the former’s dowry, was unheard of.
Someone suddenly laughed.
“I never expected that scholar to be so infatuated! He used one concubine’s dowry to buy another concubine. He’s truly deserving of his title of a scholar, as he’s clever indeed. No one else would think of such a perfect solution-raising the merchant’s status while marrying his beloved courtesan. But what about our Leona? She’s nothing but a pitiful person, unprotected by her pots and unloved by her husband’