The Abandoned Luna's Journey to Power (by Emily Reed) novel Chapter 363

Chapter 363 I Want Her Dead

Prince Niall’s POV:

Ryken’s question struck like a hammer in the already silent hall.

A shadow flashed through my lowered eyes, but when I raised my head, my face still wore the same false expression of grief mixed with helplessness.

“Calm down, Ryken,” I said, my voice trembling even more. “I was heartbroken when I received the terrible news. I wished I could grow wings and fly back to my territory immediately. But today is the Moon Goddess festival, the most sacred and joyful celebration in the entire kingdom. I rarely return here, and had brought the children to pay our respects to Mother and you.”

I secretly pinched my thigh so the tears in my eyes would look more convincing. “Sephiria was the most devout believer of the Moon Goddess. If her spirit still watches from above, she would never want her death to disrupt the joy of the palace or ruin the celebration for the elders. So I thought that no matter what, I should first come to greet you all. We planned to return at first light tomorrow to handle the funeral after attending tonight’s banquet.”

Leanna had been by my side for many years after all. Seeing this, she immediately took out a handkerchief heavy with perfume and dabbed at the corners of her eyes. “That’s true, Your Majesty. Prince Niall has been heartbroken the entire journey. I was the one who kept persuading him to come here and fulfill his duty as a son. Sephiria’s death has saddened all of us, but traditions cannot simply be ignored.”

Ryken gave a cold snort. In his sharp eyes, there was no attempt to hide the deep disgust he felt.

“Your wife has just passed away, yet you’re thinking about attending a banquet?” Ryken’s voice was colder than the winter wind of Northmere. “Niall, your so-called devotion is truly impressive.”

Queen Elizabeth shook her head in disappointment. She slowly sat back down, looking at me as if I were a piece of useless trash that could never be recycled.

“Enough,” Queen Elizabeth said with a tired wave of her hand. “Since there’s a funeral in your family, you’re not going to attend the palace banquet. I wouldn’t want to have misfortune brought into the palace. Ryken, dismiss them.”

Ryken glanced at me with clear annoyance, as if he did not even want to waste another word on me. “Head to Crystal Palace. Princess Margaret is your elder sister, so you may stay there for now. You’ll return to your territory immediately at dawn tomorrow. Do not set foot in the Royal Court again until Sephiria’s funeral has been properly handled.”

Yes. Thank you for your understanding.”

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