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Chapter ♦ 47

Zylith.

There are many thing in life that I hated, but what I hated the most of all was....

A BITCH!

I hated bitches the most! Especially the ones that acted all weak and pitiable, while hiding a bellyful of venom!

I was glaring so hard that my eyeballs were about to ignite. In fact, if glares could kill, my scorching glare burning holes into this seductive songstress could kill her a thousand times.

General Geovelle's gaze darted between Alexteris and the bitch Angela Darling, who was currently fluttering her fake lashes at our little prince. Feeling as though his purpose of bringing this girl to the high court had finally came to fruition, delight flashed through his weaselly eyes and he spoke in a content but restrained tone, "(Ahem!), Your Majesty...." He coughed lightly to caution Alexteris to uphold propriety while also drawing attention to himself. "I hope Your Majesty liked Lady Angela's music."

Alexteris glanced at the still bowing Angela Darling again and laughed softly, "I've heard much of Lady Angela Darling of Balarack's amazing musical skills, and now it seems that it's truly well-deserved. Please rise My lady and do take a seat."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." In response, Angela Darling revealed a shy smile. As she got up, she even peeked bashfully at a bandaged faced Alexteris in a super affectionate manner.

All the while, I was in the side-lines, downing glass after glass of champagne wine, while glowering at this laughable farce that was going on in here.

'Bitch, you're going to turn cross-eyed with all those flirtatious glances you're throwing!' I growled inside my head and then I looked at the already charmed blockhead by my side and thought, 'You brat who is still wet behind the ears, what are you doing ogling at this sly vixen? Don't you know that no matter how hard she pretends to be noble or virtuous, her slender jade arm has already been a thousand men's pillows!?'

I was gnashing my teeth while glaring at the idiot seated beside me when the one to further fuel my anger spoke.

"Your Majesty, on my way back I didn't know what kind of gift you would enjoy when I remembered my royal niece had once mentioned that His Majesty really enjoys music. Hence when I thought of music, unconsciously Lady Angela Darling came to mind. To top it all, she was so charming and considerate that I couldn't help but adopt her and brought her back to the capital. Since Your Majesty still has no partner aside from Her Highness despite coming of age. I hoped that she would please Your Majesty, thus-"

"Respected General Loghard." I said with a cold chuckle, while a loud 'BAM', a distinct sound of glass smashing the tabletop reverberated in the otherwise cheery banquet hall. "You needn't have to worry about His Majesty's affairs. His Majesty might not have hundreds of beauties for company, but he has me. I'm not spectacularly beautiful, nor am I seductive, but I am an esteemed noble lady from a highly respected family. At the very least, I am presentable in public, no?"

I glanced loftily at the bitch, who met my challenging stare silently.

Don't take me for Hello Kitty just 'cause I'm a pacifist! Imma beat ya at your own game today!

"You...." The crafty general was stunned when he heard my words. He hadn't expected that I would jump out and shame him, today's guest of honor so blatantly. Just as he was about to reply, he was interrupted by me yet again and turned towards the displeased Queen Dowager.

"Royal mother-in-law, this daughter-in-law asks for forgiveness prior to what she is about to say, for I feel that the very prestige of the Royal family is at stake at the moment. So I feel compelled to point out certain things that needs to be pointed out."

And then I turned towards the malicious General and said in a stern voice, "General Loghard, since you are my elder, I didn't want to argue with you. But I have no choice since this concerns the prestige of the imperial family. Not to mention the fact that any requisitions for appointments of new consorts or concubines had to go through my approval first. As Her Majesty, Queen Dowager's second Uncle, your position is different from the rest of the imperial household. You are the representative of Her Majesty's noble household, but you suddenly go adopt a random whore as a noble daughter indirectly connected to the royal family!? Those who hear of this brothel songstress' rise into a noble daughter of the nation of Reveldron will laugh at the general's sappiness, and those who don't, well, they'll be lucky to not hear how ugly it'll get. If this matter gets out, I'm afraid it won't just harm the imperial family's prestige, but the noble general's reputation as well...."

I watched as the vile general's face abruptly sank. But I still continued, smiling all the way, "It's because I cared that I risked the offense of going against my elders to warn the great general. The noble general won't blame me, I hope?"

"I..." General Geovelle Loghard was left tongue-tied and choking with rage.

"General...." Angela Darling who was always adored by her noblemen customers seemed to have never experienced such humiliation before. Her eyes immediately reddened in aggrievement. She grabbed the general's sleeve, looking pitiable and pathetic with distress.

I couldn't help but glower at her sly actions. This bitch was really asking for it.

I didn't want to put up with any more of this coquetry, so I decided to use my ult. I put on a selfless and refined smile and said, "Lady Angela is indeed an exquisite beauty that puts me to shame, and as the noble general says, charming and considerate. Unfortunately, His Majesty doesn't need you. I've heard that in all your years on the battlefield, the noble general has yet to find a lady love. If the general pities Lady Angela so much, then let me borrow your words: since the able general has no partner yet, wouldn't this be the best of both worlds if you let Lady Angela enter your household?"

Everything became dead silent in the imperial banquet hall.

Everyone gazed at me in flabbergasted silence when I finished speaking. Uncomfortable under the stares, I was just about to speak out when I heard a bang.

One of the brawny-looking minions besides the general slapped the table in rage and leaped to his feet furiously. I jumped back in shock and frowned a little as he roared, "How dare a mere king consort talk to the esteemed general like this! That woman's just a brothel songstress. What is your intention by pushing such a woman His Majesty doesn't want onto the great general?"

And then, silence fell again.

To be Continued........