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Although Jane had only been here once before, she immediately recognized the place—it was the underground chamber of Clarion Palace, where she had confronted George for the second time.The jade bed was still there. At that time, George had been sitting on it, expelling poison from his body. Even the marks from their fight on the stone walls were still visible.There was no mistake—this was indeed Clarion Palace.Jane frowned deeply. How could Cloud Palace and Clarion Palace be connected?Though curious, her priority was still to find Timothy's journal. With this in mind, she left the chamber immediately and retraced her steps.Timothy had hidden the journal well. Without any clues, it was like searching for a needle in a haystack.However, Jane wasn't one to give up. No matter how slim the hope, she would persist. After four nights of searching, she finally found the journal in a corner of the small kitchen, hidden under a loose brick near the firewood pile.The journal detai
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After leaving Void Palace, Jane went straight to the Department of Discipline.The chamber there was dark, damp, and frequently infested with rats. The air was thick with the stench of decay and blood.Although Clara and the other royal servants had been detained, they had not been interrogated.When brought to the chamber, Clara showed no sign of unease, as though confident no one would dare harm her.However, that confidence wavered the moment she saw the queen."Greetings, Your Majesty!"Clara curtsied with the composure befitting her position as the chief maid of Cloud Palace, maintaining a balance of respect without subservience.The chamber was empty except for the two of them.Jane stood in the shadows, her expression unreadable. She tossed a replica of Timothy's journal to Clara."Take a look."Clara was puzzled, but carefully opened it. As she read, her expression shifted rapidly.'When did Timothy write all this? What was he planning? And how did this end up in the
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In the royal study, George was discussing the peace negotiation between two nations with his ministers."Your Majesty, Romenia demands a compensation of one million ounces of gold. This is outright extortion! We cannot agree to this!""Christoff, if we don't agree to their terms, then according to them, Stanley must carry thorns and personally head to Romenia's capital to apologize.""That's unacceptable! Stanley is Nidora's war hero. How could we allow him to endure such humiliation? Moreover, he's still gravely injured!"At the mention of Stanley, Richard's expression turned solemn. He stepped forward, bowing respectfully, and spoke with conviction."Your Majesty, I believe it is better to part with a million ounces of gold than to sacrifice Stanley. Romenia's intentions are clear. If Stanley sets foot in their territory, his chances of survival are slim."This sentiment garnered agreement from other ministers."Wealth is merely material. A million ounces of gold can eventuall
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The guard stormed into the archive, only to find it empty. The shelves and scrolls stood undisturbed, while an open side window let in a breeze that rustled the hanging scrolls, causing their wooden shafts to knock against the wall with soft, repetitive thuds. Jane had already escaped unnoticed.At Zen Palace, Jane removed her disguise, her expression somber and pensive. She had a strong suspicion about how the Thiberium poison in George's body was being suppressed.-At Void Palace, although Helena was not allowed to leave, she could still wander within the courtyard. While walking along a corridor, she overheard two maids whispering around the corner."Do you think the lesser concubine has truly fallen out of favor?""Absolutely. Void Palace is practically a forbidden palace. Ever since the king demoted her and left her here, he hasn't visited even once.""And with her face ruined, it's only natural she'd lose favor."Helena's maid turned pale, and she immediately stepped fo
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Though the saying goes, 'a lion without its mane is just another cat,' Helena, once the most favored concubine in the harem, still managed to gain the king's affection for a few days despite her disfigurement. This alone showed her remarkable skills.Lily, ever loyal, obeyed Jane's orders and made her move. However, Maya hesitated. Maya feared that if Helena regained favor in the future, her life would be at risk. She had anticipated trouble when Jane brought her along, but she had not expected such a difficult task.Rooted in place, she didn't move.With Lily alone unable to restrain Helena, the latter shoved her away."Wendy! If you dare to harm a single hair on my head, the king will never forgive you! In this palace, no one but the king dares to strip me of my dignity! Who do you think you are…"Jane's eyes grew cold as she turned to Maya."Do it!"Intimidated by Jane's gaze, Maya, despite her reluctance, clenched her jaw and stepped forward. "Lady Helena, forgive me for t
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When George arrived, Helena immediately shifted her demeanor, forcing out a few tears and adopting a pitiful, aggrieved expression."Your Majesty…"As soon as George entered, Helena threw herself into his arms with her clothes disheveled, sobbing so hard her shoulders shook."Your Majesty, Queen Jane had my clothes torn to humiliate me! Thankfully, I fought with all my might to retain a shred of dignity. If you hadn't come when you did, I wouldn't have been able to hold on…"Her words carried a double meaning. What she could barely protect wasn't just her dignity—it was the scar over her heart, the secret of George's Thiberium poisoning.George wrapped an arm around her shoulder, patting gently to comfort her, while his gaze shifted coldly toward Jane."Get back to Zen Palace. Without my permission, you're not to step into Void Palace again."Jane offered no defense, bowing respectfully. "Yes, Your Majesty."Helena, still nestled in George's arms, lifted her head to cast a triu
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News of the king going to Void Palace to defend Helena spread throughout the harem in less than a day.Dina was deeply anxious."George still can't let go of Helena!"Laurel shared her concerns."I heard it was because Queen Wendy went to Void Palace to make trouble for Lady Helena, so the king went there. He publicly scolded the queen and forbade her from going to Void Palace again. Your Majesty, Lady Helena is cunning. I'm afraid it won't be long before she regains favor.""Why did Wendy have to provoke Helena?" Dina lamented angrily. "Isn't this just giving Helena an opportunity?"The other concubines, who had initially planned to seize this chance to criticize Helena, quietly backed off after observing the king's stance.Like Laurel, many also speculated that it was only a matter of time before Helena regained favor. It was best not to make her an enemy.At Virtue Palace, Dolly, Celine's maid, couldn't understand it."Your Highness, Lady Helena is truly lucky. Just when it
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George had stripped half of his clothes, only to be told to wait by the woman before him.Why wait?"Find a place where no one will disturb us," Jane continued. "I'll need two full days to completely neutralize the poison in one session."George's eyes darkened. "You once said that forcing the poison out in one session would harm the patient."He suspected she might try to kill him.Jane remained calm. "I've found a solution. If you don't trust me, have someone keep watch."George fixed his gaze on hers.Her eyes were like a still pool, deep and emotionless, yet devoid of cunning or deceit. There was even a trace of righteousness.Most importantly, she had been poisoned with Dream Flower. If he were to die, she wouldn't get the antidote and would perish as well.Moreover, George wanted to rid himself of the poison as soon as possible. Each episode brought unspeakable torment.He wasn't a gambler, but he had the temperament of one.After much deliberation, George agreed.The
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Jocelyn watched as George left Zen Palace and immediately followed suit.As the Chief Gatekeeper, she was not permitted to enter the palace without a summons. And despite her high rank, her status as a woman meant she was barred from attending court sessions or participating in political discussions.In short, she rarely had the opportunity to see George.She had intended to speak her mind, but when she caught sight of the king's bloodshot eyes and the murderous aura surrounding him, a chill ran down her spine. The king had always given her the impression of being strict and reserved, but never before had he looked this terrifying."What is it?" George's presence was intimidating, and his cold aura drained away the last traces of warmth in the air.Jocelyn quickly composed herself, bowed, and said, "Your Majesty, I have a set of weapon designs to present to you!"The cold wind howled, stinging her face.As king, George swiftly pulled himself out of his personal emotions. He to
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George held the fragrant pouch between his fingers. He sensed something was amiss.He fixed his gaze on Wendy, not allowing her any sudden movements. Then, in a deep voice, he ordered, "Summon the physician!"Before long, the physician responsible for overseeing the queen's pregnancy, Rudolf, arrived. He was well aware that Wendy was not actually pregnant.The moment he brought the fragrant pouch to his nose, he reached a conclusion."Your Majesty, this is zerumbet ginger. It has properties that promote blood circulation and reduce bruising."So far, that seemed ordinary enough.But then, his expression shifted as he continued, "However, much like musk, if a pregnant woman is exposed to it for long periods, it can affect the fetus, potentially leading to miscarriage or even a stillbirth! "In fact, even ordinary women should avoid wearing such a fragrant pouch."Inside Jane's sleeve, her fingers curled into a fist. It was discovered after all.George's gaze darkened as if all
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Upon hearing that Jocelyn had fainted, George's expression changed slightly. His sharp brows furrowed as he suppressed his anger."A fine thing you've done!" he reprimanded.He immediately ordered for Jocelyn to be carried to the side chamber and summoned a physician to attend to her. At the same time, he issued a strict order to everyone in Zen Palace that the day's events were not to be spread.Not long after, Jocelyn regained consciousness in the warmth of the side chamber.A royal servant was attending to her."Commander Morris, are you feeling better?" the servant asked with concern.Jocelyn didn't actually faint. She had just run out of patience. Now, lying in bed, she feigned weakness."Help me up. I haven't finished kneeling for a full hour yet."Thud.Her legs, seemingly frozen stiff, failed to support her. As soon as she tried to stand, she collapsed back onto her knees.The royal servant hurried to help her up."Commander Morris, please don't worry. His Majesty ha
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Jocelyn knelt in the bone-chilling wind for thirty minutes. When she saw the king arrive, she immediately turned her head and cast him a helpless look. To her surprise, he didn't spare her a single glance and walked straight into the palace.Jocelyn stared blankly at his departing figure. Her frostbitten fists clenched unconsciously.She knew Jane didn't love George. But what about him? It seemed he liked Jane quite a lot.Still, no matter how much he favored a woman, surely he wouldn't tolerate her meddling in state affairs, nor would he allow her to humiliate a commander who had rendered great service to the kingdom.Upon entering the palace, George dismissed everyone else.Maya gave Wendy one last look, her expression full of exasperation, as if saying, 'See? This is what happens when you don't listen to me.'Jane stood up and curtsied. She seemed neither apologetic nor flustered."Greetings, Your Majesty," she said politely. "Why did you order Jocelyn to kneel?" George's v
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As she heard Jane's order to kneel, Jocelyn hesitated instinctively. But she remained standing.Jane's gaze was cold."When I tell you to kneel, you do not remain standing. As a subject, do you not even understand such basic etiquette?"Jocelyn felt as if something were stuck in her throat. No matter how eloquent she was, she could not defy royal authority.Before this, Jane had always cared for her. She had never made her kneel, or even keep her standing for too long. The stark contrast was hard for her to accept. She remained in place, unmoving.At Jane's command, royal guards entered the chamber.Seeing this, Jocelyn was reminded of the military camp. Jane had been the same there–whenever she called out, soldiers immediately stepped forward to receive orders.This was power.As a commander, Jane had authority. As queen, it had only grown."Jocelyn has spoken disrespectfully to me," Jane said sternly. "Take her outside and make her kneel for an hour."The guards obeyed with
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"You have been in the palace for quite some time now," Teressa said seriously. "It wouldn't be appropriate if you went even longer without having served the king in bed."She had intended to arrange this matter earlier, but the king had been unable to perform due to his medical troubles, which had delayed things. Now that he had regained the ability, there was no reason to postpone it any longer. Besides, he had always respected her as his grandmother.Back then, even Wendy had remained a virgin after her wedding. It was only after she had issued a strict order that George had finally consummated their marriage.Rachel's turn to attend to the king was something she had full confidence in arranging.Rachel lowered her gaze, her face tinged with a soft blush, and replied in a gentle voice, "I will do as you please."She appeared docile and obedient, yet a flicker of ambition flashed through her eyes. Entering the palace as a concubine and giving birth to a royal heir had always been
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Maya couldn't suppress her curiosity and opened Wendy's letter to her family. Strangely, the contents were nothing more than ordinary words of concern.Why did such a letter need to be secretly sent out of the palace? It seemed completely unnecessary.Then again, perhaps the queen was testing her capabilities to see if she could be trusted with more important tasks. With that thought in mind, she followed the order and secretly delivered the letter to the eastern gate.Someone was waiting there to receive it.Wallace quickly received the letter. At first glance, it seemed like a simple message, but it was encoded in a cipher.Jane often used the 'three-four-one-five' method–circling the third, fourth, first, and fifth words of each sentence in that order would reveal the true message.[Jocelyn has an accomplice. Investigate.]After reading it, Wallace burned the letter.-Meanwhile, in Zen Palace, it was the first day of the new year, and all the concubines had come to pay the
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George's anger was written all over his face, especially in his eyes.Every single concubine in the harem longed for his favor. But Wendy, of all people, wanted it but refused to admit it. She played hard to get in front of him.If she hadn't wanted this, why had she taken the initiative last night?And now, after everything was done, she was putting on this act and making it seem like he had forced her.How could he not be furious?Jane responded seriously, "Your Majesty, it is you who have suffered a loss."The coldness in George's demeanor did not fully fade, but his tone softened slightly, "If you know I've suffered a loss, then you should make it up to me properly. If you do conceive, then it will be a joyous occasion for all."As for those contraceptives, if you dare touch them again, I will kill that ever-loyal maid of yours."He would not tell her that, seeing how drunk she had been last night, he had never actually gone through with it in the end. For once, he had chos
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Contraceptive medicine was not something that could be taken openly, especially by members of the harem.Jane instructed Lily to sneak some medicine while bestowing rewards upon the physicians.Lily handled the matter swiftly, successfully obtaining the medicine and secretly brewing it in the kitchen. However, Maya caught sight of this.Lately, Maya had been in high spirits. With Wendy pregnant, her position as chief maid was no longer the same as before. Now, she was on guard against anyone trying to harm the queen's child, keeping a close watch on everyone in Zen Palace.She had never expected to catch someone in the act.Lily was acting suspiciously, brewing medicine that had not been prescribed by any physician. Something was off. She first had someone divert Lily away, then quickly lifted the lid to inspect the contents. With her seasoned experience, she immediately identified the presence of musk, a powerful substance.This was outrageous.If the queen suffered a miscarr
