Age of arrogance novel (M/T)

Chapter 36

'Vivi must give birth to a prince. If we do that, we can convince His Majesty the Emperor to make Vivi's child the crown prince!'

Emperor Kendrick Evaristo was 52 years old and had no significant illnesses. If not for assassination causing his untoward death, he could serve as Viviana's shield for the next 10 years, at least.

'In the meantime, we can depose the Empress and send the two princesses and the prince far away. Vivi's son will become Emperor at a young age, and then I...!'

He would be able to become the Emperor's father-in-law and the maternal grandfather of the next emperor. If, by chance, the Emperor dies early, the situation becomes even more profitable. If that's the case, who will Viviana's son, who will ascend the throne at a young age, rely on? Who can give the young Emperor the right advice when he is trying to make political decisions?

'......I can become regent!'

Baron Peyton's heart was pounding so hard for a moment that he had to stop for a moment to catch his breath. It didn't matter that his daughter was being held every night by a man older than himself. That repulsive thought only lasts for a second, as making sure his daughter gets pregnant with the future crown prince became more important now. The more nights she spent away from the Emperor, the more difficult it'll be to have children. He was busy planning his masterplan.

'I need to get more medicine to help Vivi have a son. I also have to make a reservation for a fertility ritual from that shaman. We must succeed next month! There was no one who cares about my daughter's health's as much as I do.'

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"Oh my, it's the lord!"

"My lord!"

People who were waiting for their turn to receive treatment stood up and greeted Asha when they saw her heading to the treatment center.

"Please sit down. Don't exert yourselves when you're sick."

Asha waved her hand and quickly passed by them. There was a long line of injured and sick people in the building outside Pervaz Castle, which had been used as a treatment centre since the war. They put up a canopy on the road to provide shade where people were lining up and placed a log on one side to make it look like a bench. It was much better than before. Asha was proud to see the treatment centre thriving, just a week after Carlisle delivered the supplies.

"The days are getting hotter, are there any medicinal herbs that are spoiled and unusable?"

As she entered the treatment centre, Asha checked everything with the nurse supervising the treatment centre. He had medical knowledge, which was rare among the people of Pervaz, and reported quickly even though he was busy.

"Medicines that are sensitive to temperature are kept separately. You can't let those precious herbs get damaged."

"Are there enough bandages?"

"Compared to before, I would say they are overflowing! For those that are in good condition, we wash them clean and recycle them."

"Pay attention to hygiene to avoid getting sick and spreading it."

"Of course! My Lord"

"Okay, then. good job...."

"Oh, excuse me......"

He added in a low voice as if to catch Asha who was about to walk away.

"Thank you, my Lord."

"Huh? What was that for?"

"It's just .....for everything."

He was a male nurse in his 30s who lost his parents and some of his brothers during the war, and he himself was almost blind in one eye from all the work. Even though he had lost so much, he was extremely grateful to the Lord who ended the terrible war, took over the position of crown princess, and brought in enormous supplies.