Time Travelling: My Love from the Royal Family

"Does His Majesty support Hoffman?" Harped asked, still surprised.

"No. He just doesn't want Felix to be the only one with the power. He wants other forces in play to keep a balance." Matthew's tone was a flat one. "If you think about it, Walden doesn't have a high status either. His third son, Jason, is known as a coward and can barely lift his voice. Francis, the sixth son, is ill and very weak. Lucas is his eighth son and you've met him; he's idle, lackadaisical, and flighty. He doesn't care about politics, and only seeks to enjoy his own life. There's just no one else in the palace that has the force and influence of Felix."

"But that means that His Majesty is rounding up people who will put pressure and competition against Felix," Harper blurted out, even more befuddled. "He doesn't want Felix to sail easily to great power and constantly think of overthrowing him."

"You are very clever, honey. That's certainly the case," Matthew said and grinned, pleased.

"But then, what does all that have to do with Howard?" Harper stared. "I don't get it. What does Howard add to this?"

lly gets along well with the government of South Kingdom, save for himself. If he does indeed plan on committing treason, he wouldn't choose to become king and would join the South Kingdom. The Bright Dynasty would simply lose the whole south domain altogether."

"If Hoffman should come back to the imperial capital, might Harrison's mind be disturbed by it?" Harper asked hesitantly. Since Harrison was an ambitious man, he might not be content with guarding a small piece of land in the south domain. And because he kept Hoffman close, he was clearly planning to go after bigger fish.

"He won't be pleased, of course. Someone will need to take his place and keep a close eye on Hoffman. That would likely be Howard." Matthew turned his eyes towards her as he spoke softly. "Of course, it's up to you as to whether Howard lives or not."

In response, Harper bestowed her husband with a smile. "I agree." Inwardly, she was warmed and gratified by Matthew seeking her permission before making a move. He didn't have to do that, but she felt the depth of his respect by sharing his plan with her.