340.Chapter 340 She didn’t know if it was her imagination, but she felt as though she had become younger recently, and her skin had looked more youthful. The crowd, upon hearing this, turned their attention to the Empress Dowager. The Empress Dowager might not have noticed the change so clearly. Those who had previously avoided looking directly at her now stole glances, and sure enough, her complexion was far better than before. No wonder the hundred–year–old Purple Shroom was so highly regarded. Of course, some doubted the Empress Dowager’s words and thought she was merely making polite remarks. How could any herb truly have such miraculous effects? And even if it did, how could it possibly have come from Eliza? After all, she had left the Duke’s estate, reportedly taking nothing with her except her mother’s dowry. These skeptics were mostly young officials who had no understanding of the Padilla family’s former influence. They didn’t grasp the significance of the Padilla family back then, nor the importance of its sole heiress. Although the hundred–year–old Purple Shroom Eliza presented wasn’t directly taken from her mother’s dowry, the pendant her mother had gifted her was undeniably part of her legacy. While the Empress Dowager was accustomed to making polite remarks, this time, her words were heartfelt. What woman of a certain age wouldn’t wish to regain her youth? The Purple Shroom Eliza had gifted her had allowed her to experience just that. Since consuming the hundred–year–old Purple Shroom, her chronic ailments had significantly diminished–she could sleep soundly, eat heartily, and her overall health felt as though she had returned to her younger days. Thus, despite rarely seeing Eliza, the Empress Dowager was fond of her, especially given the past connection between Eliza‘ s mother, Caroline, and the Empress Dowager. Taking this opportunity, the Empress Dowager decided to lend Eliza her support. “Your Majesty, I had intended to ask for a token today to gift the Holy Lady. Since she seems to favor this Snow Lotus, I shall request it on her behalf. Would Your Majesty be willing to part with it?” “Mother, how could I refuse your request? Besides, I was already planning to do so,” King Magnus replied with a smile. Eliza’s heart leapt with joy–she had gained the Snow Lotus effortlessly. “Thank you, Your Majesty, and thank you, Empress Dowager, for your generosity,” Eliza said respectfully, bowing deeply. James immediately stepped forward, heading toward Sophie to retrieve the wooden box containing the Snow Lotus. However, Sophie suddenly took a step back, clutching the box tightly. “Your Majesty, I…” Sophie was unwilling to let go and was about to express her desire for the Snow Lotus. But before she could finish her sentence, her body froze as a sudden, sharp sting shot through the back of her neck, like a silent warning. Had Eliza approached her closely, she would have noticed a black bug on the back of Sophie’s neck. It was identical to the one that had appeared on her stool earlier. “Is there something else Lady Sophie wishes to say?” The Empress Dowager’s gaze shifted to Sophie, her tone carrying a subtle authority. Sophie was instantly reminded of her time learning proper conduct in the Benevolent Palace, and fear gripped her heart. She quickly shut her mouth. “N–No, nothing at all.” “Since there’s nothing, then step back immediately. Or do you expect His Majesty and I to personally invite you to do so?” “I wouldn’t dare. It was foolish of me to hesitate. I shall step back at once.” Sophie hurriedly handed the Snow Lotus to James, suppressing her fear as she performed a proper bow before retreating to her seat. Eliza’s sharp gaze swept over Sophie. Successfully unlocked! Lately, she had developed an uncanny ability to sense certain things. For instance, Sophie’s behavior just now was clearly unusual. … Read More “Than Your Daughter 340” »
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339.Chapter 339 Faced with the king’s sudden change in demeanor, Sophie hesitated. She clenched her teeth slightly and turned to Gabriel. “Father…” “Go,” Gabriel said, his voice low. “Stick to the plan. If anything happens, I’ll signal you.” “I understand, Father.” Sophia then replied to King Magnus, “Your Majesty, please wait a moment. I’ll inspect the medicine for you now.” She walked over to Fletcher, who still had his head bowed. “Fletcher, could you hand me the Snow Lotus? I’d like to take a look.” Fletcher’s face was full of despair as he passed the Snow Lotus to Sophie, The moment Sophie saw the Snow Lotus in the wooden box, a glimmer of greed flashed in her eyes. She thought, ‘Who would’ve thought the Henderson family had something this rare? Oh, that’s right, I remember the Snow Lotus is included in the antidote formula for controlling Gilbert and his men. If I can get my hands on this, I might be able to trick Gilbert and the others into continuing to obey me Lately, Sophie had noticed that Gilbert and his men were starting to be defiant. It was probably because she hadn’t been able to produce the antidote, so they were getting restless. Sophie sneered inwardly. ‘Fine,’ she thought. ‘Sometimes I have to offer a little reward to keep the leash tight.” What Sophie didn’t realize was that Eliza had already tampered with the formula. Even if Sophie followed it to the letter, there was no way she could successfully create the antidote. “Your Majesty, this flower has a crown resembling a lotus, with pure white petals and a faint fragrance that carries a slight bitterness. Although the one I’ve seen before was dried, it was almost identical to the Snow Lotus presented by Fletcher. “Therefore, I can confidently confirm that this is indeed a genuine Snow Lotus.” “Your Majesty…” Fletcher’s face lit up with excitement as he looked at King Magnus. It was as if he were saying, “Your Majesty, see? My loyalty is beyond question.” isurely King Magnus raised an eyebrow slightly and said leisurely, “Looks like Fletcher’s eyes aren’t totally useless.” Seated nearby, Eliza also glanced at the Snow Lotus. It was indeed genuine. It seemed that Mary’s information was spot on. But Eliza wondered how she could get her hands on it. Perhaps her gaze lingered a moment too long, for King Magnus, seated on the high throne, suddenly remarked, “Holy Lady, you seem quite interested in this Snow Lotus?” Caught off guard, Eliza paused briefly. All eyes in the hall turned toward her, converging from every direction. Unfazed, Eliza rose gracefully and replied, “Your Majesty has sharp eyes. Yes, I do find this Snow Lotus rather fascinating.” “Well, that’s good. This Snow Lotus is undoubtedly a rare medicinal treasure, but it pales in comparison to the hundred–year -old Purple Shroom you gifted me earlier. That was truly exceptional. After receiving it, I passed it on to my mother, and she mentioned it worked wonders.” Everyone thought, ‘A hundred–year–old Purple Shroom? Really?‘ Gasps rippled through the hall, the shock palpable. While both the Purple Shroom and the Snow Lotus were considered equally precious medicinal herbs, aged medicinal herbs were on a different level. Moreover, it was a hundred–year–old Purple Shroom. That was an unparalleled treasure. In an instant, the way everyone looked at Eliza changed, their gazes now filled with admiration and envy. Even after leaving the Duke’s estate, Eliza still possessed such extraordinary resources. No wonder the king favored her so much and repeatedly sled by her Her willingness to part with such a treasure an Successfully unlocked! One couldn’t help but wonder if Eliza had more such treasures? If she did… ly remarkable. The ministers couldn’t help but feel a twinge of longing. At their age, who didn’t have a few ailments? Rare herbs were priceless. 1/2 330 Chapter 330 … Read More “Than Your Daughter 339” »
338.Chapter 338 “You’ve seen it before?” King Magnus’s gaze landed on Sophie.. Though Sophia wore a veil, he wasn’t blind. Even if he couldn’t recognize her, he could certainly recognize Gabriel sitting right beside her. “Yes, Your Majesty. My mother was skilled in medicine and left me some medical books and herbs. Among them was a dried Snow Lotus she had preserved. Unfortunately, I fell ill later and had to use it, but I still remember it quite well.” “Really?” King Magnus’s eyes swept over Sophie and Gabriel. Gabriel stepped forward and said, “Your Majesty, my daughter speaks the truth. If Your Majesty wishes to verify whether Fletcher’s Snow Lotus is genuine, perhaps my daughter could assist you.” “No rush, no rush. Since Fletcher went to the trouble of presenting this Snow Lotus, I trust his judgment, of course.” Fletcher’s eyes immediately brimmed with tears at King Magnus’s words, as if he never expected King Magnus to trust him this much. But the next moment, King Magnus added, “After all, if Fletcher could even offer the wrong medicine, he might as well become blind.” Seated high above, King Magnus looked down at Fletcher with a faint smile that carried a sharp edge. “Don’t you agree, Uncle Nolan?” Beside Eliza, Nolan sipped his coffee leisurely before replying, “If his eyes are useless, just get rid of them.” Fletcher felt a chill run down his spine. He didn’t know how he had suddenly offended King Magnus and Nolan. He glanced around. Under the imposing presence of King Magnus and Prince Nolan, no one dared to speak up. Sitting at the back, Grant tugged at Percival’s sleeve and whispered, “Father, what’s going on? The atmosphere was fine just a moment ago, and now they’re talking about gouging out eyes?” Percival glanced at his useless son and hissed in a low voice, “You rascal! I’ve told you to learn and observe more from me, but you never listen. Now look at you, you can’t even grasp the situation in a setting like this. How can I count on you in the future?” “Come on, Father, just tell me.” Grant was tired of Percival’s endless nagging. Percival snapped, “Think for a second, will you? Who gives medicine as a gift during a celebration? Even if it’s the rarest herb, gifting it now is like cursing the king.” “Oh, I see.” “Do you? Watch carefully and listen closely. When we get home, I’m quizzing you.” “Seriously, Father? Even during the holidays?” “Humph!” Meanwhile, Eliza, who had also caught onto the implications, had a faint smirk playing on her lips. It seemed the Henderson family had joined forces with the Stonor family. Her “dear father” must’ve promised Fletcher something worthwhile to make him risk offending the king by presenting medicine at such a time. She wondered, ‘Is this to pave the way for Sophie? Or to forge connections for the Stonor family? Forget it, I might as well sit back and enjoy the show.‘ Whatever their plan, she wouldn’t let Gabriel or Sophie succeed. “Your Majesty, I was wrong. I was wrong!” Fletcher cried out. “I was so thrilled to see the medicine that I got carried away. I only wanted to present it to Your Majesty, but I never thought I’d commit such a grave mistake.” He bowed solemnly, tears streaming down his face. “It’s all my fault. Please punish me, Your Majesty. I’ll accept whatever penalty you see fit.” King Magnus couldn’t stand the sight of him. ‘Fletcher is a tougher nut to crack than the Duke of Mowbay, King Magnus thought. Every time, Fletcher was the first to admit his mistake, and the loudest to weep, putting on a sickeningly loyal display. It was hard to find a reason to punish him. After all, he was a “loyal subject“. 1/2 338.Chapter 338 But since it was difficult to deal with this “loyal subject“, he would change his tactics. “Fine,” King Magnus said. “Since it was an unintentional mistake, you’ll receive twenty lashes after the party to serve as a reminder. Make sure this doesn’t happen again, Fletcher, or I might start questioning your competence.” … Read More “Than Your Daughter 338” »
Chapter 337 Mary had just warned her yesterday to be wary of parasites, and now someone was already already trying to put her to put her in her place. If it weren’t for the magical water sharpening her vision, she might have completely missed the bug. The young palace maid froze, then leaned closer to … Read More “Than Your Daughter 337” »
Chapter 336 “A banquet at the palace?” asked Eliza. “Yes, Your Grace. His Majesty has specifically requested your presence tomorrow to celebrate with the noble families, James said with a cheerful smile. “Alright. Thank you for coming all this way,” said Eliza. She glanced behind her and called, “Rence? Renee quickly retrieved a pouch filled … Read More “Than Your Daughter 336” »
Chapter 335 Nolan wasted no time sharing the m matter with Eliza. He avoided mentioning Fletcher and Isabelle, instead referring to “those from the other race” to keep Eliza alert. “That reminds me. Gilbert once brought another one of them to see me,” Eliza said, stroking her chin thoughtfully. “Who was it?” Nolan’s gaze sharpened … Read More “Than Your Daughter 335” »
Chapter 334 It must have been the outbreak in Noganlul that caught the attention of foreign tribes beyond the western border. Taking advantage of Kane’s momentary lapse, their spies slipped across the border, blended in with the locals, and eventually made their way to Hasen City Ross thought. What on earth gives them the nerve … Read More “Than Your Daughter 334” »
hapter 333 “Any thoughts on who might’ve sent the assassins to the Light Show? Nolan asked casually as they headed back to Saint Grace Nunnery. Eliza thought for a moment before replying. “Not many people want me dead, just a few usual suspects. It’s either someone from the Duke’s estate or those mysterious figures backing … Read More “Than Your Daughter 333” »
Chapter 332 The lively street gradually became stained with blood, unnoticed by the bustling crowd. When Eliza realized the metallic scent in the air, she looked up in surprise, scanning her s surroundings. After a moment, her gaze locked onto Nolan. Upon seeing her reaction, Nolan spoke calmly, Just a few assassins. They’ve been dealt … Read More “Than Your Daughter 332” »
fixed on hers. “Didn’t I already say? We’re friends. Eliza. There’s no need to Eliza froze for a moment, then broke into a smile. “Alright, I get it? Nolan raised an eyebrow, his gaze still locked on her, as if unwilling to let it slide. Eliza sighed in mock defeat. “Fine. I … Read More “Than Your Daughter 331” »