As soon as these words were spoken, the entire palace fell silent.

Because of the testing crystal pillar, the palace now had an accurate set of numbers for evaluating cultivation talent.

An eighth-level peak talent corresponded to Alonso, the current patriarch of the Harun family.

This was definitely a seed for the Holy Rank.

Furthermore, at such a young age, she had already become a seventh-rank knight, indicating that her comprehension and self-discipline were far superior to her peers.

Such a woman was even more outstanding than her own precious pearl, Elisa.

The Empress Dowager was shocked; she had not expected this female knight to be so exceptional.

Empress Maria also wore a surprised expression, and she began to re-evaluate this potential competitor.

Soren anxiously awaited the Empress Dowager's response, his heart filled with unease.

He secretly chuckled at the Empress Dowager's two considerations.

Family background and character.

Soren analyzed silently in his heart.

Looking at the current Empress Elizabeth, her family had been destroyed, and her talent was probably inferior to even Yasso's, as could be seen from her current stagnant cultivation.

As for character, that was truly hard to say.

Before she became Empress, she was the late Emperor's head maid, yet she seduced the late Emperor's son. In Soren's view, such behavior was definitely a manifestation of flawed character.

Of course, he only dared to say such things in his heart. If Empress Maria heard him, he would suffer even if he didn't die.

Clearly, this matter had become an insurmountable obstacle in the Empress Dowager's mind.

The Empress Dowager's standards for the Empress selection were perhaps stricter, even somewhat rigid, due to Empress Elizabeth's experience.

In that instant, Soren seemed to understand the Empress Dowager's deep-seated concerns. In the actions to come, he needed to be more cautious in dealing with the Empress Dowager's thoughts, avoiding touching upon these sensitive points.

However, compared to other women, Jennifer was undoubtedly the most perfect candidate in the Empress Dowager's eyes.

Whether it was her clean family background or her impeccable character, she completely met the Empress Dowager's standards.

No wonder Jennifer was able to stand out from the noble young ladies of the capital in the game, becoming the focus of everyone's attention.

"If you have the chance, bring that child named Jennifer back."

When Soren came out of Amber Palace, Empress Maria wore a gloomy face all the way, her icy expression seeming to freeze the surrounding air.

Soren could only obediently follow behind her back to Maria Palace, like a child who had done something wrong.

This scene naturally did not escape the eyes of others in the palace.

"Empress Maria's face is so scary. This is the first time I've seen her with such an expression," a maid whispered to her companion.

"Who says it isn't? Look at His Highness the Crown Prince's frightened appearance. He must have angered the Empress, and it must be no small matter," another maid responded.

Thus, for a time, rumors of discord between Soren and Empress Maria began to circulate throughout the palace.

Inside Maria Palace.

Empress Maria said coldly, "Irene, have everyone leave the main hall." Her voice was as cold as ice, sending chills down one's spine.

Many maids had not yet left the main hall when they heard Empress Maria's roar: "Why wasn't I told about this matter?"

The angry roar echoed in the palace, and the maids who were slow to leave immediately shuddered and quickened their pace, as if fleeing from the center of an impending storm.

When everyone thought that Empress Maria was furious and punishing the Crown Prince, the actual situation was beyond everyone's expectations.

In reality, Empress Maria was pinned down on the imperial concubine's couch by Soren, the scene filled with an ambiguous atmosphere, completely different from what everyone imagined.

Clearly, Empress Maria was jealous.

She was worried that Soren's excessive contact with other women would threaten her position. This potential threat to their relationship made her angry.

Clearly, Empress Maria was jealous.

She looked at Soren, her gaze intertwined with complex emotions, both love and deep worry.

She was worried that Soren's excessive contact with other women would threaten her position in Soren's heart. Each such contact, in her view, was like a sharp thorn piercing her heart.

She feared that these contacts would threaten her position in Soren's heart, causing her to lose Soren's favor.

This potential threat to their relationship made her angry, and behind that anger was actually her care and unease about this relationship.

Empress Maria allowed Soren's little movements on her body to continue, her body trembling slightly, a physical manifestation of her emotions. She asked, "Aren't you going to explain?"

Her voice carried a hint of coquetry, as well as a bit of grievance.

She hoped to hear an explanation from Soren that would reassure her, a reason that would let her know that she was still unique and irreplaceable in his heart.

She expected Soren to understand her jealousy, understand her worries, and be able to soothe her sensitive and fragile heart with warm words and a sincere attitude.

"You know why I'm angry, right? About what happened at Amber Palace today, you must give me a good explanation.

I don't want to be kept in the dark, and I don't want to see you having too much involvement with other women without telling me."

Soren sighed deeply. He gently held the Empress's slender waist, looking into her eyes with a sincere and affectionate gaze. He slowly opened his mouth and said, "Maria, your position in my heart is unique and irreplaceable. Take Jennifer, for example. Perhaps in the eyes of others, she has various attractive qualities.

She has a good family background and a so-called perfect image. But in my opinion, all the women in this world are not worth one ten-thousandth of you. My heart is like a castle that belongs only to you. Only you can fill every corner, and others are just passers-by who flash by outside the castle."

The Empress pursed her lips slightly, seemingly not fully convinced. Seeing this, Soren continued, "My love for you and my attitude towards others are vastly different. Towards others, it's just basic social etiquette,

it's just a superficial politeness that must be maintained in this palace environment.

But for you, Maria, every moment of longing overwhelms me like a tide. When I see something beautiful,

the first thing I think of is sharing it with you; when I encounter difficulties, as long as I think of you by my side, I have endless courage.

Your joys, sorrows, and happiness affect every fiber of my being, and your every smile is engraved in my heart. From the moment we met, my heart has been locked for you. No matter how time passes or how the world changes, my love will only belong to you, until the end of time."

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