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Sauron returned to his chambers, gazing at the ten thousand gold coins in the wooden chest before him. The golden light was dazzling in the dim room, almost searing his eyes.

These gold coins were undoubtedly crucial support for his upcoming tasks, but faced with the heavy responsibilities ahead, he felt somewhat overwhelmed.

The Purple Melon Growing Competition, Lodesa's administrative affairs, and exploring the maze—each matter felt like a boulder pressing down on his shoulders, making it hard for him to breathe.

He frantically clawed at his hair, a sense of helplessness and anxiety rising within him.

"Ah, I can't be in two places at once!" he sighed, standing up.

Suddenly, a glimmer of inspiration flashed in his eyes. If these matters couldn't be resolved for the time being, then he would continue developing his secret network.

Within the royal palace, rules were strict and hierarchies were clear. The most significant aspect of this was that only the Empress Dowager and the Empress, two women of supreme status, had their residences named.

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Sauron brought his carefully crafted Purple Melon Cakes and respectfully paid his respects to Empress Consort Maria.

"Mother Consort, this is Purple Melon Cake that your son made himself. Please, try some. Father Emperor loves this flavor," Sauron said with a smile, his tone full of respect and affection for his mother consort.

Empress Consort Maria looked at the Purple Melon Cake before her, feigning a delighted expression. She took the plate and gently picked up a piece of Purple Melon Cake, savoring it carefully.

"My son has worked hard. This Purple Melon Cake is indeed delicious," Empress Consort Maria praised, then changed the subject, asking with concern, "Did the Father Emperor and Empress Dowager say anything tonight?"

Sauron pondered for a moment, then replied, "Nothing special, really. Father Emperor just bestowed the Wenk Royal Estate upon me and asked me to go out of the palace to study with Minister Neumann."

Hearing this, Nicholas clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles cracking.

A hint of jealousy and resentment flashed in his eyes. This treatment had always been exclusively enjoyed by him, Nicholas, but now there was another Sauron.

Empress Consort Maria noticed the change in Nicholas's emotions. She gently patted Nicholas's hand, signaling him not to be impulsive. Then, she turned to Sauron and continued to ask, "You have performed a great service this time. His Majesty only rewarded you with a royal estate?"

Sauron replied respectfully, "Yes!"

Empress Consort Maria nodded.

"Then you must prepare well. Studying outside the palace is a rare opportunity," Empress Consort Maria encouraged. "However, you must also remember that there are many eyes watching you in the palace. You must act cautiously and not allow yourself to fall into danger."

Sauron bowed deeply, saying gratefully, "Thank you for your reminder, Mother Consort. Your son will keep it in mind."

After leaving Maria Palace, Sauron's expression instantly turned gloomy. He understood in his heart that Empress Consort Maria's concern and questioning were merely probing and confirming the cheap Father Emperor's rewards.

Everything she did was just for show, lacking sincerity.

What disappointed Sauron the most was that Empress Consort Maria had not given him any substantial help, not even a symbolic gold coin.

This result made Sauron begin to doubt Empress Consort Maria's intentions.

Empress Consort Maria usually ordered him around and showed him no kindness, but now she had suddenly become amiable. There must be a trick to this.

Sauron sneered inwardly, thinking that Empress Consort Maria's foundation was too shallow, her vision too narrow, and her overall plan lacking. In his eyes, such methods were just small-scale efforts that would not amount to much.

After Sauron left, Royal Concubine Wenna walked out from a room on the other side of the palace. She had witnessed the entire process and also looked down on Empress Consort Maria's pettiness. She said faintly, "Empress Consort Maria has good methods, coaxing the Seventh Prince into feeling like he's floating on air with just a few words."

Empress Consort Maria's smile instantly disappeared upon hearing this. She flung the Purple Melon Cake in her hand into the nearby trash can, saying with disdain, "How dare they give me Purple Melon, something that commoners and livestock eat."

Royal Concubine Wenna's lips twitched. She really wanted to remind Empress Consort Maria that Purple Melon Cake was now the food that His Majesty liked to eat the most. But in the end, she still didn't say it, because she knew that arguing with someone like Empress Consort Maria was meaningless.

"Empress Consort Maria, now that Sauron has become a force to be reckoned with, you still need to pay more attention. When necessary, you can give up…" Royal Concubine Wenna said, her tone carrying a hint of reminder and warning. She glanced at Nicholas thoughtfully, seemingly hinting at something.

Empress Consort Maria snorted coldly, naturally understanding the implication of Royal Concubine Wenna's words. She was suggesting giving up on Nicholas and instead supporting Sauron. However, Empress Consort Maria did not agree with this.

"That's no need for Royal Concubine Wenna to worry about," Empress Consort Maria said coldly, her eyes revealing determination and confidence: "My son, I will naturally guide and support him well. As for what you want, it depends on your performance."

Empress Consort Maria's words revealed an unquestionable majesty and confidence. She believed in her own abilities and judgment, and she also believed that her son Nicholas had unlimited potential and possibilities. She would not give up on him easily, let alone change her original intention for the sake of immediate benefits.

After hearing Empress Consort Maria's words, Royal Concubine Wenna secretly rejoiced. She had originally worried that Empress Consort Maria would change her mind and support Sauron, but now it seemed that Empress Consort Maria's stubbornness and prejudice had given her an excellent opportunity.

Royal Concubine Wenna knew Nicholas's shortcomings well. Besides Empress Consort Maria herself and Nicholas himself, most people in the palace could see that he did not have the ability and qualifications to sit in that position.

Empress Consort Maria's stubbornness made her have blind faith in Nicholas, which was exactly what Royal Concubine Wenna could exploit.

Royal Concubine Wenna's purpose was very clear. She hoped that through Nicholas's vigilance against Sauron, Nicholas would work harder to show himself in order to consolidate his position in Empress Consort Maria's heart.

In order not to be replaced by Sauron, Nicholas would definitely intensify his efforts to slander Sauron in front of Empress Consort Maria, then the relationship between Sauron and Empress Consort Maria would be completely irreparable.