Beast King'S Crippled Mate

Chapter 219: Chapter 219: Jade's Trial (1)

Swan told Gale everything that happened in the castle while he was away. She also mentioned the gray mammoth tusk, a unique item that could detect any poison.

Gale immediately interrupted her story when she mentioned that item, "Hold on, how could Long Xiurong have a gray mammoth tusk? It comes from a gray mammoth in the north continent, and they are very rare."

"Y-you know about the animals in the north continent?" Swan asked in disbelief.

"Of course. I went to the north continent once to see if it's a place worth settling down, only to find out it's mostly barren, frozen tundra, so there's no point in conquering it," Gale said. "So, how could that woman have access to such a unique item?"

Swan gulped. It would be stupid of her to reveal that it was a gift from Rock. Hence, she decided to lie, "S-she told me that it was a gift from her father, the Emperor of Eastern Long Dynasty. Assassination by using poison is very common in the East, so he gave her that unique item to protect her from any poisoning attempt here."

"Is that so?" Gale frowned. He doubted that explanation for a moment because he thought it was almost impossible for the Eastern Long Dynasty to go on a long journey to the north continent just to harvest the tusk of a dead gray mammoth.

He knew how rare the mammoth was, and selling the tusk was a stupid move as it was too great in value compared to gold or gems.

Nevertheless, he decided to believe in his wife, knowing that Swan would never harm him.

Gale felt indescribable rage after hearing the full story from his wife. It was like burning coal was stuck in his chest, and it was so painful that he wanted to turn into his giant wolf form and go on a rampage.

Of course, he didn't show any of this in front of his wife, knowing that Swan would be scared.

Gale took a deep breath and said in a low, but extremely threatening voice to the cat maids outside, "Bring that maid to the throne room. Jade should arrive soon, so we can bring judgment to them together."

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Jade finally arrived at the castle a few hours after Gale. She might look young on the outside, but she was still an old woman inside, so she had to take breaks here and there just to make sure that she wouldn't return to the castle half-dead from exhaustion.

She walked through the castle grounds, heading directly to the castle as she wanted to take a hot bath after a long day traveling through the cold forest.

Yet, the moment she entered the castle, two beastman guards suddenly stopped her and said, "Milady, you've been summoned by His Majesty to the throne room."noveldrama

Jade raised her brow. It was very rare for Gale to ask her for a favor these days after Swan took the position of advisor. But she was quite happy, knowing that she could be useful once more.

"Is that so? Well then, let me go to my room first to freshen up. I just had a long trip in the middle of snowfall. I need a hot bath," Jade responded as she stepped forward, intending to walk past the guards.

However, the guards quickly blocked her path with their swords, and repeated in a grave tone, "Milady, you've been summoned to the throne room by His Majesty. It is urgent."

"Oh, come on, what urgent thing do we have? His Majesty is the strongest creature on earth. Nothing is ever urgent for him. Now, step aside and let me freshen up before I go to the throne room."

The beastman guards looked at each other and nodded in unison. They kept their stance, while also keeping their swords crossed in 'X'

shape in front of Jade, making sure that Lady Jade wouldn't be able to pass.

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"His Majesty told us to bring you to the throne room immediately, Milady. Please

follow us, or we will have to take you by force."

Jade peered at the beastman guards suspiciously. For some reason, she felt something was amiss here, but decided not to press it any further.

"Alright, escort me to the throne room. I don't know what he wants, but since it's urgent, then I have to obey," Jade complied as she followed the guards to the throne room.

As she paced through the long corridor heading to the throne room, she noticed that a few guards looked so scared that their hair stood up. She pondered if something urgent had happened in the throne room.

'Could it be that he goes to a second rut? It has never happened before, but it's possible, right?' Jade theorized. 'I hope that's the case, so I can finally see Swan getting a taste of her curse. Maybe he already decapitated her head by accident in the throne room. That's why it's an urgent matter.'

Jade couldn't help but smile, imagining all the horrible things

happening to Swan. That crippled t

bitch was the source of her frustration and bad luck these days, so imagining her in a miserable state put her in a good mood.

"His Majesty and the Queen are inside. You may come in, Milady," the beastman guard said.

"You're not going to open the door for me?" Jade asked. "Do you not know who I am? I can tell Gale about this, and you might get sent back to your tribe."

The beastman guard shivered, then replied, "I am not allowed to do so, Milady. His Majesty told us—and all servants not to serve you, since you are not part of the castle anymore."

Jade's grin vanished instantly. She was in a good mood before, but those words were like cold water poured on her head. She quickly darted towards the door, wanting to ask for an explanation.

"Gale, we need to talk!" Jade exclaimed as she slammed the door open. However, she soon regretted it, because inside the throne room, there were Gale, Swan, Long Xiurong, and most importantly, the incompetent bunny maid, Alice.