Chapter 9
Something in Kaden’s eyes seemed to
shatter bit by bit.
I looked at him and said:
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“Please withdraw your troops. I’m begging you.”
Kaden stared at my face, silent and motionless, like a stone sculpture.
The soldiers behind him didn’t understand why their king was acting this way, so they too stood perfectly still.
Only the wind howled between heaven
and earth.
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Rex carefully wiped away my tears with his ceremonial sleeve.
The army of the Land of the River was ready for battle–if the Land of the Pines wanted war, Rex would fight.
But I still hoped Kaden would leave, that
we wouldn’t have to cross swords.
Kaden remained silent for a long time. Tears seemed to glisten in his eyes, his fingers trembling slightly, barely able to hold the reins steady.
Finally, he took one last deep look at me,
then turned his horse around and ordered
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his troops to withdraw.
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He rode away slowly. I wasn’t sure if I was seeing things, but several times he nearly collided with his soldiers‘ horses.
Despite being surrounded by thousands of troops, his retreating figure still looked lonely and desolate.
Granny Lee sighed:
“Ah, people can reclaim lost thrones and fight for lost territories, but a true heart is different. Once someone loses it, they can never get it back.”
I was also moved:
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“I don’t think I’ve fed the chickens today.”
“Ginger, you’re supposed to feed the chickens, not me.”
“Your Majesty, I’ve seen all those femme fatales feed kings grapes like this.”
“The problem isn’t feeding me grapes—it’s that you eat all the sweet ones and stuff the bad ones in my mouth…”
“What, you’re not satisfied?”
“Of course I’m satisfied. I, Rex, will support Ginger’s femme fatale career to the death.”
“Hehe.”
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Granny Lee and Jade, standing guard at the door, also burst into laughter.
It was a bright and beautiful spring day.
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