NovelApexChapter 1309
Lydia wasn't able to see Connor herself. Instead, she heard from the servants of Serenity Palace that Connor was
busy copying the Thousand Verses. Victoria had forbidden anyone from interrupting him. Lydia knew well that
Connor had always despised writing, so how could he quietly obey such an order? News from Serenity Palace
was hard to cby, and no amount of bribery would help there were strict rules in place. Lydia had no choice
but to persist, and after much effort, she finally got a vague answer: Victoria had commanded that Connor would
eat only once he finished his copying for the day. Lydia was taken aback. "Prince Connor hasn't eaten since
entering Serenity Palace?"
He had left for Goldleaf Palace at first light and hadn't had breakfast. It was now well past noon, yet no food was
in sight?
But no one answered her. After standing outside for a long time, Lydia had no choice but to return to Everspring
Palace to report.
Upon hearing that Connor hadn't even been fed in Serenity Palace, Kylie's heart tightened with pain. She
clenched her fists in anger.
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"That's her grandson! How could she be so heartless? This will not do! I'm going to Serenity Palace to bring him
back. When has he ever had to endure such hardship?"
Lydia quickly stopped her. "Your Majesty, you're still under house arrest. You cannot go. If you anger His Majesty
again, who knows how long the house arrest will last?"
Tears sprang to Kylie's eyes as she glared at Lydia. "Do you expectto just stand by and watch my son
suffer?"
"As you said, Prince Connor is still the queen dowager's grandson. If he's truly hungry, she will not allow him to
suffer. | believe the queen dowager hopes he will becmore diligent. Perhaps under her guidance, Prince
Connor will change for the better," Lydia replied.
Seeing Kylie's expression soften a little, Lydia continued, "Your Majesty, do not worry too much. His Majesty has
entrusted Prince Connor to the queen dowager's care, which means His Majesty still holds him in favor.
"If Prince Connor suffers a little now, the rewards in the future will be immeasurable. Not only should you refrain
from resentment, but you must also express gratitude and respect toward the queen dowager." Kylie wiped her
tears and paused to think carefully. After a moment, she realized that Lydia's words had smerit.
A little hardship now would be worth it in the long run. What mattered most was securing Connor's future
position early on, so that she wouldn't have to worry about his future prospects later.
Her family had fallen from grace. Her parents were no help, and her grandfather had stirred up too much trouble-
she couldn't rely on them any longer.
She gritted her teeth and said, "Go once more, and thank the queen dowager on my behalf."
"Yes, Your Majesty. I'll go immediately." Lydia gave a quick nod before leaving again.
However, when Lydia returned, she brought with her news that left Kylie stunned.
"What did you say? The Hell Monarch has requested permission to go to the Southern Frontier? Didn't he have a
heart ailment?" Kylie asked in disbelief.
Lydia nodded. "It seems he's been recuperating at Meadow Ridge. When he heard about Mr. Prince's desertion,
he sent a letter by carrier pigeon to Lady Carissa, asking her to request a royal edict. His Majesty has granted it.’
Kylie sat in a daze, her mind reeling. "So that means, His Majesty won't lead the campaign in person?" "It seems
that way," Lydia replied, letting out a small sigh of relief. "This way, His Majesty doesn't have to risk his life."
Kylie glanced at her sharply. "What's there to be happy about? If His Majesty doesn't lead the campaign himself,
it means the matter of the crown prince is still far off!"
"We must take our twith these things. Nothing is more important than His Majesty's health right now. There
are dangers on all sides internal strife and external threats. Without the king's presence in the capital, who
knows where this kingdom might end up?" Lydia said gently, her tone placating.
Though Lydia's words held truth, Kylie could not quell the dissatisfaction burning within her. It seemed they were
so close, yet so far.
Why did Hell Monarch send his letter now, of all times? Why not wait-even just a day or two later? If the letter
had cafter Salvador had made his decision to lead the campaign personally and formally named the crown
prince, that would have been better.
Even if the crown prince title wasn't officially granted yet, just mentioning it to the ministers would have made
Salvador's intentions clear. The ministers would know where his favor lay and adjust their loyalties accordingly.
It had been so close-so very close!
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