Beatrix went home happily and told her mother what happened...

"Really?!! You will be marrying Prince Anders? Not the..." Her mother said not daring to continue what is next.

"Yes! I could not believe it, Mother! The Emperor save me from him! Destiny helped me this time!" She happily said.

"I am so happy for you..." Lady Andrea said then became noticeably sad.

"Mother, do not be sad. Just wait patiently and Father will come home soon!" She comforted her mother. Lady Andrea nodded and smiled but there is no happiness in her eyes...

That night, Beatrix prayed and gave thanks to the heavens! She offered bountiful offerings and gifts for the fortune that she received today. She prayed for Zander King's soul and all the souls of the men victimized by her Prince Andrew because of her. She prayed for her parents' relationship, happy life, protection, and longevity. She also included her grandfather, Prime Minister Aaron in her prayers. She prayed for the safety and longevity of the Emperor, Empress, and Prince Anders because these three people are important to her and they are her strong protection against Prince Andrew in this lifetime. She wished for a happy life, successful marriage, and bountiful children with Prince Anders. She could never forget what happened to her fourth lifetime and she hopes that history would not repeat itself. She prayed that Prince Andrew will realize his outrageousness and voluntarily let go of her in this lifetime and the next...

Prince Anders excitedly went home! He happily informed all his servants and guards that soon they will welcome a new princess! He told them that once she entered his mansion, they must be very good, obedient, loyal, and respectful to her just like they are very good, obedient, loyal, and respectful to him. He will not tolerate otherwise! He excitedly assigned several capable people to build a new courtyard for Beatrix! It must be a new and better courtyard for his new princess. It should be bigger, better, and more luxurious than the existing courtyards. All of the things that will be placed there should be the best. It must be the best but it must also be finished soonest. Money is not an issue. He will give all the best for his soon-to-be wife and princess!

The servants are so happy for their kind and gentle prince. They could see the excitement and pure happiness on his face, voice, and actions, unlike his previous marriage that he looks so unhappy before and during the entire marriage. They witnessed the loveless marriage between Prince Anders and the late Princess Lizbeth. The two are more like strangers than a pair of husband and wife. They could even bet that they did not consummate their marriage!

Prince Andrew went home directly with a very cold and dark aura! He is in a very bad mood! The energy surrounding him is very cold, overbearing, ruthless, and truly dangerous! Just being near him in this state is enough to kill normal people! When the guards and servants saw him, they did not dare look at him or even approach him. They all bowed to the ground!

He looks so calm and composed, his handsome face is very neutral, devoid of any emotion but they knew this expression spells misfortune and disaster! If his mood is like this, the dumb person who will block his way or dare approach him will surely die painfully and tragically! The servants and guards knew it by heart and by experience so they made their presence as little as possible or else they will be unlucky... Prince Andrew immediately went to his study room and violently flung the imperial edict somewhere, it shattered a large and precious antique vase!

Imperial Father, Imperial Mother, especially you Anders! All of you ganged up on me! I just want to marry Beatrix but all of you prevented me from making it possible! All of you want to block me from my happiness!!!

Soon, the sounds of items being violently thrown, flung, pounded, and smashed could be heard outside! The guards and servants trembled in fear! The cold night became even colder and fiercer! No one dares to say a single word for fear of getting their prince's attention and die miserably! Beads and beads of cold sweat trickled on their bodies. They are praying in their hearts that their prince will not go out and vent his anger on them!

What happened? His Highness left in high spirits earlier... Who pissed him so much his mood made a 180 degree turn?

The servants miserably thought as they continue kneeling and bowing to the ground. Prince Andrew trembled and his teeth chattered. Not because of cold but because of intense negative emotion that wants to explode violently! His hands clenched and unclenched! His face is so flushed, and the chest is violently heaving up and down!

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