In the next scene is another court meeting. The Emperor suggested to Crown Prince Andrew to expand his harem in accordance with the suggestions of many officials.

"Forgive me, Imperial Father but I strongly believe that my Crown Princess Beatrix is enough. Just give us more time, there is no need for other consorts and concubines..." Crown Prince Andrew disagreed with the proposal.

"Imperial Brother, please understand that our Imperial Father and the officials are just worried about the future of the empire. You, as the next Emperor should have an heir soonest..." Prince Anders said gently.

Soon, Prince Anders' comment resulted in a series of approval, related suggestions, and recommendations from different officials, except for General Ardor and Prime Minister Aaron who strongly refused like Crown Prince Andrew.

"Crown Prince Andrew, you know how serious this matter is. It has been more than a year now but we still did not hear any good news." The Emperor said.

"Imperial Father, I assure you that my Crown Princess did not have any problem, we just need more time..." Crown Prince Andrew explained to the Emperor.

"If Crown Princess Beatrix did not have a problem then probably the problem is with you, Imperial Brother?" Prince Anders said that made the entire court murmured to themselves!

"Your Majesty, it is not good if the future Emperor is sterile!" One of the ministers declared that was immediately countered by Crown Prince Andrew's faction.

"Imperial Father, I assure you that I and my Crown Princess Beatrix are perfectly healthy and can produce several imperial children." Crown Prince Andrew confidently said.

The Emperor thought for a moment then seriously declared...

"Crown Prince Andrew, if you want to secure your future, you better think of your decision!!!" The Emperor warned.

In the next scene, Beatrix is crying so hard in front of Prince Anders, she and Crown Prince Andrew have a huge fight last night about him accepting concubines.

"Anders, I really cannot accept him having other women!" She miserably cried and cried. Her heart is aching...

Prince Anders gently hold her hand and said:

"I understand how you feel, Beatrix but as a Crown Princess, you need to understand his difficulties... He needs other women to stabilize his position... He wants to become the next Emperor..." Prince Anders gently explained to Beatrix which made Beatrix cry more!

"But he promised me, Anders! He promised me!" She miserably wailed as she remembered his promise to her that she will be his one and only woman in this life and the next...

"I know... Do not cry anymore, Beatrix... You need to be more understanding... My Imperial Brother is just having difficulties..." He said and comforted her more.

Beatrix cried so hard and then shouted with alarm!

"Beatrix? What happened?" Prince Anders worriedly asked when he sees her suffering in pain.

"I do not know... My belly hurts!!!" Beatrix said as she trembled and so pale. Blood is staining her clothing!

That day Beatrix experienced her first miscarriage due to severe mental and emotional struggles. This incident was the first step to her drifting away from her husband...

The next scene is outside Beatrix's bedroom, Crown Prince Andrew caught his Imperial Brother silently going outside Beatrix's bedroom with a disheveled appearance! Crown Prince Andrew was really surprised but what bothers him is his Imperial Brother's disheveled appearance...

"Imperial Brother, you are so busy with your duties and concubines so I entertained Beatrix for you..." Prince Anders told his seething Imperial Brother with a mocking grin.

"Go away now before I kill you!" Crown Prince Andrew hissed while emitting a very cold and dangerous aura.

"Do not take it too personal, Imperial Brother! I am just sharing your burden. By the way, I advise you not to disturb her, you see... she is very tired!" Prince Anders maliciously.

Crown Prince Andrew could not take it so he gave a powerful punch to his Imperial Brother! Prince Anders was thrown away and landed on the ground but he only coughed up blood then laughed heartily as he stood up and went away...

Crown Prince Andrew went inside Beatrix's bedroom. He woke Beatrix with a violent kiss and punished her using intimate actions! Beatrix angrily pushed him away. She is so mad at him as he dared to interrupt her rare and peaceful sleep nowadays.

"Andrew, go away! I do not need you! Leave me alone! Go to your concubines!" She angrily lashed out at him.

"You are mine, Beatrix! Only mine!!!" He said with an angry face and booming voice!

Her eyes widen in shock as he reached for her night dress and mercilessly tore it before he pounced on her! That night, he forced himself into her until she lost consciousness!

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