How dare they?
Concubine Ava dug her nails into his sheets, wondering who the hell was it that framed her boy.
Seeing how deeply she was thinking, Julius hastily grabbed her hands. "Concubine Mother, don't worry about your royal son. No matter who frames me, you beloved royal son will never lose no matter the situation."
Concubine Ava's eyes turned watery, feeling her little boy was just trying to be strong to comfort her.
"—" [Julius]
So my resolve means nothing to you?
"Son, don't worry. Your mother will never let any of them go!… As for your father, give him time. I'm sure your mother will make him come around. And when the time is right, all you have to do is apologize to your royal father."
"Apologize? But I did nothing wrong?"
"NO. He's your father. It is unfilial of you to argue with him."
Julius rolled his eyes heavenwards, "Again, this royal son still says he did nothing wrong."
"And again, your concubine mother is telling you to be filial and bow down to your father in this matter, seeking his forgiveness."
"So if he is wrong and I'm right, I must still apologize?"
"Yes." Concubine Ava nodded firmly. "And Son, you must know that your father—the Emperor—can never be wrong."
"Really? Then what about that time when he mistakenly called me Augustus instead of my name, Julius?"
"…" Concubine Ava had black lines on her forehead. "Such words must never leave your mouth again. Your father can never be wrong!"
This time, it was Julius's turn to become speechless.
Sure, sure, sure… whatever makes you happy.
Ava caressed her son's forehead warmly, "Alright, I know you just woke up and should be hungry. Concubine mother will let the kitchen make you a scrumptious meal to satisfy your palate."
A day after tomorrow, her son will no longer live in the palace. She wanted his remaining days to be festive, not wanting him to think about it too much. She had an estate of her own outside the palace, as well as a few stores, shops and properties under her name.
Julius was her eldest son. She also had five-year old twin daughters. They were very close to Julius, so she didn't know how to break the news to them.
As for her son becoming a Commoner, don't think she will let him starve or leave the palace empty handed. She will give him 1/7th of her property to make something out of himself with it. If he blows it, she will then allocate him another 1/7th while also hiring more efficient people to help guide him.
The first trial was purely for him to understand how difficult earning money and maintaining it was. He could lose everything and it wouldn't affect her much. Mind you, all this was her private wealth from her dowry.
This didn't include her monthly pay given to her from the royal treasury for being a concubine to the most powerful man in the Dynasty.
Ava sneered.
So what if her son is now a commoner? It doesn't change the fact that he is still a very wealthy one!
….
Mothers sure were something.
With Ava gone, Julius slowly got out of bed to stretch his muscles for a bit.
'Finally, I'm alone… what is my status now?'
A transplant blue interface appeared before him.
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The Infinite Wealth System.
>Status: Locked.
>Hint: So you want this system's Money but still want to hug your Father's royal thighs? Hah! For a Great Giant to grow, they must stand on their own feet and be recognized not because of their father's Money, but because of theirs.
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This again? Are you sure that's not your own selfish thought? Who says he can't grab the system while also hugging his father's thighs?
To be fair, the Empire is currently facing a lot of issues, and the money in the national treasury is definitely too small to do what he plans to do. Alas… his only option is to let go of his father's Royal thighs.
And what is this? Still locked?
Julius was a little annoyed.
'It seems that even though my verdict for expulsion has been read, my Goldfinger will only consider the matter when I officially move out of the palace.'
Julius felt helpless. It was because of this condition that for the past few months, made him cause even more havoc than what the original owner of this body typically did.
Unlocking his Goldfinger was definitely a must, as well as utilizing all skills learned in his past life. Julius had to admit that he had the impulse of raising this strange never-seen-before Etratis Dynasty to the top!
However, Julius who was locked in his own thoughts, didn't know his situation caused many to laugh in glee.
How could he get the throne if he was out of the competition? Many laughed so hard the corners of their lips began hurting.
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-Location: Blue Turtledove Courtyard, Royal palace of Etratis.-
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Within the grand palace that spanned for miles, stood the glorious Blue Turtledove courtyard.
The Blue Turtledove courtesan courtyard was the home of the third prince… Prince Carter Bequillia. Guards were stationed at every corner, patrolling and watching over the courtyard, ensuring no intruders passed.
"Seeing how calm you all are, it seems tomorrow is a good day," looking at his men in all black, Carter Etratis, licked his lips with interest."
"Master," a handsome man in a dull deep navy blue attire, answered. "The Holy one has agreed to your requests as predicted."
The man was the head guard, Carter's most trusted subordinate and adviser.
Lloyd smiled, "Master, since you are the victims who had his fiancé stripped away from him by his own brother, the Holy One was bound to accept your requests to relieve your anger…"
Lloyd paused, "However, he accepted all but one request."
Carter's arrogant smile froze with a dangerous light flashing through his eyes. So father rejecting one of his requests?
"It's alright…" He assured after taking a deep breath. "One must learn not to be greedy."
They managed to get him kicked out of the palace, and also managed to get his father to accept additional conditions from him.
When you look at it, it really is a good deal.