Chapter 156: The Destined Princess For Kyren
"Unacceptable! Absolutely unacceptable, Your Majesty!" The woman’s voice reverberated through the air.
King Kyden’s unexpected request and explanation caught her off guard, leaving her momentarily speechless. The surprise elicited a strong reaction from her.
"See? Even Her Majesty, the Queen, agrees with me!" Kyren exclaimed, a glimmer of hope shining in his eyes as he found unexpected support.
Sitting there in stunned silence, Anna struggled to find her voice. The king’s proposal had left her in a state of shock, rendering her unable to articulate her thoughts.
"This decision is made with her safety in mind, Emelda," King Kyden explained, his tone firm.
"Your Majesty, with all due respect, there has never been a concubine in Cassian history, and to make her one would be degrading her status! You cannot do that! A concubine is... is like...," Queen Emelda’s voice trailed off, her words faltering as she struggled to find a suitable comparison.
The weight of the unspoken words hung in the air, highlighting the queen’s sentiment. Kyren and Queen Emelda strongly opposed the notion of reducing Anna’s status to that of a concubine.
From the moment the king introduced his proposal, a disagreement sparked between the two and King Kyden, leading them to reject the request vehemently. Even as the king expressed his genuine concern for Anna and the well-being of the royal family, their opposition remained unwavering.
"If you believe a concubine is akin to a mistress, you are mistaken! I have extensively studied the ancient scrolls and acquired comprehensive knowledge on the matter. A royal concubine holds a position within the royal family, as she belongs to the emperor. The only distinction lies in the fact that a child born from her shall not ascend to the throne and won’t be considered an heir," the king explained in a resolute tone.
"Your Majesty, a concubine cannot bear the family’s surname!" Queen Emelda interjected, rising from her seat with determination.
"Indeed, an ordinary concubine cannot. However, if she is granted the esteemed title of ’Honourable Royal Concubine,’ she can bear the surname," the king countered.