Bab 550: [Bonus chapter]Reckless Theron

The previous king's three concubines hurried to see their husband where they were received by the Head Royal Physician who assured them that their husband was not in any mortal danger. Other than Lady Saira, no other concubine was normally allowed to visit the Obsidian Palace, but on such occasions like this, none of the knights stopped family members from arriving. 

The Great Lady hurried to the Obsidian Palace as fast as she could to see her son, and it was Seren who received her at the entrance.

Seeing the Great Lady come bearing a concerned look on her aged face, the young queen bowed to her. "Greetings, Grandmother. The others are waiting inside and looked so restless that I offered to receive you."

The old lady's smile bore no real warmth. "Is my son in a terrible state?"

"The physicians assured us they're doing their best…" Seren said as she escorted the old lady inside, "...but Grandmother, is it fine for me to come without my husband?"