Days passed in a flash. Anastasia began learning how to manage palace affairs under the guidance of the king's mother. Mary no longer mentioned the idea of letting Amber join the queen's court. She resented the subtle threat from her old friend. After sitting as queen for so long, she found it insulting. Amber was merely the daughter of a mid-ranking official. If her second son had been healthy, they would have eagerly agreed to the marriage.
She wasn't a fool. They looked down on the second prince because of his health. And what did she mean, saying it wouldn't be fair for Amber to marry the second prince just because she was in love with the first? In their circle, how many were fortunate enough to marry for love?
Which woman dared to develop feelings for a man she wasn't engaged to? Given that, why should she lower herself to ask her daughter-in-law for a favor?
