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Upon hearing this, Royal Concubine Nina was secretly delighted, knowing that her request had been approved by the Emperor. She rose and bowed, saying gratefully, "Your Majesty, thank you for your grace. Royal Concubine Nina will diligently teach Samuel so that he may contribute to the Empire."

Only after Royal Concubine Nina left the Holy Emblem Palace did Gustav snort coldly. Clearly, he was not pleased with Royal Concubine Nina's behavior.

Empress Elizabeth slowly walked out from the side hall, saying, "Her movements are quite swift."

Gustav said angrily, "This time, not only the Crodo family and the Vera family but also several other major families have exerted their influence, determined to bring Soren back to the Imperial Capital."

"This shows that the Crown Prince's series of policies in the Northwest have been successful. This is a good opportunity. The more the nobles want to prevent something, the more it benefits the royal family. On the contrary, I do not support the Crown Prince's return." After Empress Elizabeth finished speaking, she coughed violently.

Gustav quickly supported her, asking, "Why, is your health still not improving?"

Empress Elizabeth shook her head, saying, "It's alright, I just need to rest more."

Gustav helped Empress Elizabeth back to bed. He knew that Empress Elizabeth's health had always been poor, and this political turmoil was undoubtedly an extra burden for her.

Royal Concubine Nina, immediately after leaving the Holy Emblem Palace, spread the news that the Emperor had agreed to her request.

This instantly panicked Nicholas.

Royal Concubine Maria, however, remained silent and took no action.

"Mother Consort, are you just going to let Royal Concubine Nina steal Royal Brother's peach?" Nicholas was anxious but pretended to be concerned about his younger brother.

Royal Concubine Maria looked at Nicholas and sighed, "If only you had realized this a few years earlier."

Nicholas froze on the spot.

"Don't worry, the Emperor said he would consider it, but he hasn't agreed. Just watch, that woman Nina will only be happy for nothing," Royal Concubine Maria explained.

Nicholas felt stifled and quietly withdrew.

Clearly, he understood that his mother consort did not want to interfere in this matter.

Inside the Maria Yasha Palace, Head Maid Irene awakened Royal Concubine Maria Yasha, who was in seclusion.

"Your Highness, His Highness is returning."

The only person who could be referred to as 'His Highness' in front of Royal Concubine Maria Yasha now was Crown Prince Soren.

When Soren and his Knights appeared on the streets of the Imperial Capital, people stopped to watch and talk.

Their return was like a breath of fresh air, dispelling the Imperial Capital's stuffiness and fatigue.

The Royal Guard Knights' heroic bearing and imposing manner made people feel the Empire's power and glory.

Unlike the other Royal Guard Knight Legions, this Legion, led by Andre, had a more steady aura and was even more valiant and powerful.

This was the confidence and habit developed from winning battle after battle.

Soren's return brought shock and sensation to the Imperial officials and nobles.

They saw Soren's majesty and determination, and they saw the Royal Guard Knights' power and discipline.

They knew that Soren's return was not just a display of personal honor but also the Empire's future and hope. As soon as Soren returned to the Imperial Palace, without even changing out of his armor, he went straight to the Holy Emblem Palace.

His pace was hurried and firm, each step seeming to tread on people's hearts, causing a commotion.

"Father Emperor, please, you must stand up for your son!" As soon as Soren entered the Holy Emblem Palace, he knelt on the ground and cried to Gustav.

His voice carried a hint of urgency and anger. Such an opening stunned Gustav.

Gustav quickly helped Soren up, his gaze full of concern and confusion.

"What happened? Tellζœ• slowly."

Soren wiped away his tears, his voice filled with emotion, "Father Emperor, I fought bloody battles with the Orcs in Stamm City. The Royal Knight Legion and the Ballista Cavalry suffered heavy losses, but the old nobles and certain new nobles were constantly stabbing me in the back, trying to cut off my retreat."

Gustav looked at Soren in surprise and doubt, his heart full of confusion as to why he did not know about this.

Soren became more and more agitated as he spoke, "I had just stabilized Fulga City and opened the Imperial Bank branch and the Imperial Development Chamber of Commerce when those nobles began to secretly create obstacles, trying to force me away. I suspect that some ministers will even impeach me for having too much military power and even harboring rebellious intentions. You are the Father Emperor, and I am the Crown Prince, the future Emperor of the Empire. Why would I rebel?"

At the same time, Sophita brought over a dozen memorials.

Those that she brought over were usually extremely urgent, immediately attracting Gustav's attention.

Sensing Sophita's strange gaze toward Soren, Gustav's eyes narrowed slightly.

After briefly looking through the memorials, he turned red with anger.

The contents inside were just as Soren had said, all accusing Soren of having too much military power and harboring rebellious intentions.

If he hadn't heard Soren's lament first, these reasonable contents would have almost convinced Gustav.

Now, his heart was full of doubt, and he needed to further investigate the source and authenticity of these memorials.

However, the top priority at the moment was to stabilize the Crown Prince's heart. Soren's performance in the Northwest was remarkable. He had no intention of recalling him in the first place, but now that such a disturbance had erupted, it was clear that someone intended to take advantage of the situation and did not want Soren, the Crown Prince, to have an easy time.

In a fit of anger, he threw all the memorials in his hand into the nearby brazier.

"Soren, how could Father Emperor doubt you? It's alright, Father Emperor will give you justice in this matter." Gustav's voice was full of comfort and firmness, and his eyes flashed with trust in Soren.

Only then did Soren get up and sit in the chair that Sophita had pushed over. His eyes revealed a hint of gratitude,

but more than that, it was anticipation for the future.

Gustav then asked, "Tell me about the current situation in the Northwest."

"Yes! Father Emperor."

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