Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 1428

The mother and son pair spoke in the royal study for nearly two hours.

After Victoria left, Salvador issued an edict lifting Kylie's house arrest. However, the authority to manage the harem was not immediately returned to her.

Upon hearing Derek's message, Kylie was at first hesitant to believe it. How had the house arrest been lifted so suddenly?

But then she remembered—it must have been the rumors she had people spread earlier. The queen was still alive, yet they wanted to send her son to be raised in the queen dowager's palace? That went against tradition.

So, after the house arrest was lifted, Kylie didn't immediately go to express her gratitude. Instead, she headed to the study to visit Connor.

Upon seeing his mom, Connor's face lit up with joy. Ignoring the fact that Trevor was still giving a lesson, he sprang to his feet and ran straight into Kylie's arms. "Mom, I've missed you so much! When will you come and take me back?"

Kylie bent down, resting her hands on his shoulders before gently running her fingers through his hair. She looked him over carefully—he wasn't wearing his fur cloak, and he had lost some weight. His chin looked more pointed, and a pang of sorrow struck her heart.

"Why have you gotten so thin? Haven't you been eating well in the queen dowager's palace?"

Connor pouted, his voice tinged with grievance. "Every day after returning from the study, Grandmother makes me recite scriptures. If I can't memorize them, she won't let me eat. I don't want to stay there anymore! I want to go back."

Kylie knew Victoria was strict. Since she had only just been released from confinement, she couldn't risk confronting Victoria head-on.

Instead, she gently reassured him, "Just bear with it a little longer. I'll convince your dad."

Connor was about to protest further, but he stopped himself when he saw Trevor step into the room. He instinctively took a step back, holding his tongue.

Trevor gave a respectful bow to Kylie. "Your Majesty, Prince Connor is in the middle of a lesson."

Kylie knew how highly Salvador regarded Trevor, so she couldn't afford to offend him. She simply nodded slightly and said, "I understand. I only came to check on him for a moment. His hands are so cold. Why hasn't he been given more layers of clothing?"

Trevor glanced at the thick cotton garments Connor was wearing and replied, "You need not worry, Your Majesty. His clothes are sufficient. His hands are cold because he has been writing."

Kylie cast a lingering glance at Connor, reluctant to leave. "Go back to your lessons now. I'll come see you at Serenity Palace later."

Although Connor was reluctant to return, he dared not defy Trevor, fearing the older man would report to Victoria once again.