Synopsis and Starting Chapter Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Chapter 48
Chapter 49
Chapter 50
Chapter 51
Chapter 52
Chapter 53
Chapter 54
Chapter 55
Chapter 56
Chapter 57
Chapter 58
Chapter 59
Chapter 60
Chapter 61
Chapter 62
Chapter 63
Chapter 64
Chapter 65
Chapter 66
Chapter 67
Chapter 68
Chapter 69
Chapter 70
Chapter 71
Chapter 72
Chapter 73
Chapter 74
Chapter 75
Chapter 76
Chapter 77
Chapter 78
Chapter 79
Chapter 80
Chapter 81
Chapter 82
Chapter 83
Chapter 84
Chapter 85
Chapter 86
Chapter 87
Chapter 88
Chapter 89
Chapter 90
Chapter 91
Chapter 92
Chapter 93
Chapter 94
Chapter 95
Chapter 96
Chapter 97
Chapter 98
Chapter 99
Chapter 100
Chapter 101
Chapter 102
Chapter 103
Chapter 104
Chapter 105
Chapter 106
Chapter 107
Chapter 108
Chapter 109
Chapter 110
Chapter 111
Chapter 112
Chapter 113
Chapter 114
Chapter 115
Chapter 116
Chapter 117
Chapter 118
Chapter 119
Chapter 120
Chapter 121
Chapter 122
Chapter 123
Chapter 124
Chapter 125
Chapter 126
Chapter 127
Chapter 128
Chapter 129
Chapter 130
Chapter 131
Chapter 132
Chapter 133
Chapter 134
Chapter 135
Chapter 136
Chapter 137
Chapter 138
Chapter 139
Chapter 140
Chapter 141
Chapter 142
Chapter 143
Chapter 144
Chapter 145
Chapter 146
Chapter 147
Chapter 148
Chapter 149
Chapter 150
Chapter 151
Chapter 152
Chapter 153
Chapter 154
Chapter 155
Chapter 156
Chapter 157
Chapter 158
Chapter 159
Chapter 160
Chapter 161
Chapter 162
Chapter 163
Chapter 164
Chapter 165
Chapter 166
Chapter 167
Chapter 168
Chapter 169
Chapter 170
Chapter 171
Chapter 172
Chapter 173
Chapter 174
Chapter 175
Chapter 176
Chapter 177
Chapter 178
Chapter 179
Chapter 180- 181
Chapter 182
Chapter 183
Chapter 184
Chapter 185
Chapter 186
Chapter 187
Chapter 188
Chapter 189
Chapter 190
Chapter 191
Chapter 192
Chapter 193
Chapter 194
Chapter 195
Chapter 196
Chapter 197
Chapter 198
Chapter 199
Chapter 200
Chapter 201
Chapter 202
Chapter 203
Chapter 204
Chapter 205
Chapter 206
Chapter 207
Chapter 208
Chapter 209
Chapter 210
Chapter 211
Chapter 212
Chapter 213
Chapter 214
Chapter 215
Chapter 216
Chapter 217
Chapter 218
Chapter 219
Chapter 220
Chapter 221
Chapter 222
Chapter 223
Chapter 224
Chapter 225
Chapter 226
Chapter 227
Chapter 228
Chapter 229
Chapter 230
Chapter 231
Chapter 232
Chapter 233
Chapter 234
Chapter 235
Chapter 236
Chapter 237
Chapter 238
Chapter 239
Chapter 240
Chapter 241
Chapter 242 - Depressions And Measures Of Young Master
Chapter 243 - Young Lord’S Intention Was Actually This?
Chapter 244
Chapter 245 - Abnormal Camil
Chapter 246
Chapter 247
Chapter 248
Chapter 249
Chapter 250
Chapter 251
Chapter 252
Chapter 253
Chapter 254
Chapter 255
Chapter 256
Chapter 257
Chapter 258
Chapter 259
Chapter 260
Chapter 261
Chapter 262
Chapter 263
Chapter 264
Chapter 265
Chapter 266
Chapter 267
Chapter 268
Chapter 269
Chapter 270
Chapter 271
Chapter 272
Chapter 273
Chapter 274
Chapter 275
Chapter 276
Chapter 277
Chapter 278
Chapter 279
Chapter 280
Chapter 281
Chapter 282
Chapter 283
Chapter 284
Chapter 285
Chapter 286
Chapter 287
Chapter 288
Chapter 289
Chapter 290
Chapter 291
Chapter 292
Chapter 293
Chapter 294
Chapter 295
Chapter 296
Chapter 297
Chapter 298
Chapter 299
Chapter 300
Chapter 301
Chapter 302
Chapter 303
Chapter 304
Chapter 305
Chapter 306
Chapter 307
Chapter 308
Chapter 309
Chapter 310
Chapter 311
Chapter 312
Chapter 313
Chapter 314
Chapter 315
Chapter 316
Chapter 317
Chapter 318
Chapter 319
Chapter 320
Chapter 321
Chapter 322
Chapter 323
Chapter 324
Chapter 325
Chapter 326
Chapter 327
Chapter 328
Chapter 329
Chapter 330
Chapter 331
Chapter 332 (End)
Categories Genre: Action, Adventure, All, Comedy, Completed, Fantasy, Harem, Martial Arts, Shoujo, Xuanhuan Status: Completed ______
Total Chapters in book: 332
Estimated words: 705903 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 3530(@200wpm)___ 2824(@250wpm)___ 2353(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 705903 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 3530(@200wpm)___ 2824(@250wpm)___ 2353(@300wpm)
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“What is it?” Duke Gordan sensed that Emery wanted to say something.
“Although Miss Claire did not want me to tell you, I think I should still tell you, your grace. The Miss has already secretly returned to the capital stronger again.” However, Emery still did not know Claire’s true strength.
“What? Claire has already returned?” Duke Gordan was pleasantly surprised for a brief moment before becoming worried. He was well aware of how deeply Claire loved Katherine. Appearing at such a time would leave her in a difficult position.
“Miss was originally living in my residence, but disappeared a few days ago. However, I am certain Miss Claire is still in the capital. The Temple of Light is unaware she has returned,” Emery said certainly.
“Good. It is best if she does not appear.” Duke Gordan let out a small sigh.
“However, your grace, do you not think Miss will not appear at the public trial tomorrow? She loves the Madam more than anyone,” Emery said seriously, frowning.
“Send people to watch the peripheries tomorrow during the trial. Once she is spotted, she must be blocked and taken away immediately,” Duke Gordan said, exceptionally serious. “She is the future of the Hill clan. And she cannot witness the backup plan.” Even if the crown prince was defeated, the Temple of Light would not lose its power. After this conflict, everything would return to as they were before.
“Yes, your grace.” Emery nodded solemnly. However, he was a bit sorrowful. The person before him was the integral reason the Hill clan was what it was today. Large sacrifices were necessary for the Hill clan to stand forever. However, was this the correct decision? If Claire and Roger knew of the backup plan, what would be the result? He only hoped Claire would not appear tomorrow. He did not want that child to be harmed in any way.”
The next day, Katherine Hill’s public trial started. Naturally, it took place in the royal court.
This day, all the aristocrats in the capital came. They all knew the result of today’s trial would determine the next emperor. Those who had been envious of the Hill clan waited in earnest. Those who supported the Hill clan waited in trepidation. Never before had anyone benefited from opposing the Temple of Light.
The court was split into two sides. One was the Temple of Light and the people who supported the crown prince. The other was the Hill clan and the people who supported the second prince.
Emery was worried. Claire still had not appeared yet. This was very strange. With his understanding of Claire, she would definitely appear.
The judges of the trial were ones like never before. The emperor was the head judge while the prime minister was the assistant judge.
Once Katherine was brought out, Roger watched her anxiously. He wanted to stand up, but was stopped by Duke Gordan’s cold humph.
Katherine was calm as she walked. Her gaze was clear and her expression natural, not like that of someone who was being mind controlled.
After the emperor sat down, the hall quieted down. Roger watched Katherine nervously, his fists already clenched tightly.
“How is it?” Duke Gordan turned to someone and muttered in a low voice.
They shook their head, silent.
Duke Gordan’s gaze turned cold. Since there was actually no way to break Katherine’s mind control, then there was only one method left. Only then could they win! Katherine… Duke Gordan sighed, a faint trace of regret in his heart. But this regret vanished immediately. To achieve great things, one must not be burdened by useless emotions! Only the day when Roger understood this would Gordan be able to hand over the Hill clan to him without worry.
Katherine raised her head to face the emperor. Before the emperor asked anything, she already opened her mouth to speak. “Your majesty, I was ordered by the second prince to poison the crown prince. That day, everything was under my control. All food and wine are examined by specialists before being sent into the palace. Everything was under the orders of the second prince. I was merely following orders.” The meaning of her words were clear. Before the wine was sent into the palace, the wine wasn’t poisoned. However, the wine the crown prince drank was poisoned by her. These words were completely exposing the second prince.
The hall fell into uproar. The expression of the emperor did not change. He only glanced at the pope and Duke Gordan, secretly watching their responses.
The expression of the pope also did not change. He only sat there quietly. Appearing at the trial today already showed his stance clearly, giving the people who supported the crown prince assurance. However, some people were hesitant and unwilling. From now on, royal authority was below divine right. Bowing down to the Temple was something that had never happened before. Many people found this unacceptable.
Duke Gordan remained emotionless. However, Roger lost control of himself.
“Katherine! How could you say that! Your majesty, Katherine’s mind is being controlled! That’s why she is saying nonsense! Katherine, wake up!” Roger cried, standing up emotionally.
“Marquis Roger, please mind your actions. You must follow the proper etiquette of a noble. It is not time for rebuttal,” the emperor said indifferently. He appeared dignified and just, but secretly, he felt a tinge of satisfaction. The Hill clan had been so powerful that even he, the emperor, had to be respectful, but after this, everything would change.
The emperor signaled to the prime minister to stand up. “Now the highest ranked palace magician will examine if Katherine is being mind controlled. Of course, the Hill clan and the Temple of Light also have the right to examine her.”
“Sit down!” Duke Gordan commanded Roger.
Roger watched Katherine fixedly, but Katherine had never so much as spared a glance ever since the trial started. Lashia was sitting on the edge of her seat, watching Katherine worriedly. And Eric, who sat beside the first prince, did not dare to lift his head, afraid to look at Katherine, but even more afraid to look at Roger. Leng Lingyun was silent, his expression dark. Liu Xueqing was expressionless, but secretly, she was disappointed. Claire still had not appeared. If she were, then everything would be much more entertaining.
“Go,” Duke Gordan said to the person sitting behind him meaningfully.
The palace magician examined Katherine, then reported, “Your highness, everything is normal.”
The hall fell into discord once more.
Roger’s expression changed greatly. He stood up to say something again, but was patted softly on the shoulder by Gordan. However, this soft pat made Roger lose consciousness. His body lost all of its strength and he fell down softly.
The Temple sent a cardinal. He reported that nothing was abnormal. No one was surprised. It would only be surprising if they
did
say something was abnormal.
Duke Gordan was still calm. He had expected this. Now, it was time for the backup plan. The plan was something he could definitely not allow Roger to know. Since they were unable to break the mind control, they would have to destroy Katherine’s conscious. The person controlling Katherine would have a backlash and expose themselves. Even just the tiniest sign of abnormality would be enough.
A person at Duke Gordan’s side stood up and walked towards Katherine.
“Wait!”
Suddenly, there was an ice cold voice. It was not loud, but everyone heard it clearly.
Everyone was shocked. Who would dare to interrupt at such a time? Everyone turned to look at the source of the voice. When they saw who stood at the entrance, everyone froze.
At the entrance of the hall stood a girl with golden hair and emerald eyes. She stood there unyieldingly, her expression cold, her green eyes profound, dressed in black. She slowly made her way forward, her entire body emitting an indescribable boldness, attracting everyone’s gaze.
Claire Hill!
It was the miraculous Claire!
The nobles in the hall started to whisper.
Duke Gordan and the pope’s expression finally changed.
Claire actually appeared at such a time!
This mean Claire would have to pick a side and break off her relation with the other! What consequences she would face were crystal clear.
“Reverend, so you’ve come.” Liu Xueqing stood up and greeted Claire with a gentle smile. A flicker of appreciation flashed across the pope’s eyes. Liu Xueqing did not disappoint all her years of training. She knew to immediately remind Claire of her identity along with everyone else, including the Hill clan, that Claire was not just a member of the Hill clan, but also a priest of the Temple of Light.
Liu Xueqing smiled as she walked forward. “Reverend, you arrived late. Your seat is over here.”
Leng Lingyun frowned, his eyes flashing with loathing. Liu Xueqing was doing this deliberately! And the pope only watched on with narrowed eyes.
Duke Gordan and everyone else watched Claire alertly, their hearts pounding.
The hall was so quiet, you could hear a pin drop. Everyone waited with bated breath, watching Claire, waiting for her decision.
Would she chose the Hill clan or the Temple of Light?
In the annals of history, many people had broken off relations with their clan to support the Temple of Light for the supposed ‘greater good’.
So who would the girl chose today?
But Claire did not give Liu Xueqing so much as a glance. Instead, she advanced forward, her expression cold, directly towards Katherine.
Katherine finally turned around. She faced Claire. However, Katherine’s eyes did not show any emotion nor abnormality.
Total Chapters in book: 332
Estimated words: 705903 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 3530(@200wpm)___ 2824(@250wpm)___ 2353(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 705903 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 3530(@200wpm)___ 2824(@250wpm)___ 2353(@300wpm)
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