“Years ago, our family faced sudden misfortune, and we lost many loved ones. Today, as
Eliza Padilla, I swear on my bloodline, before everyone
present: I will honor the
kindness of my maternal
family, protect the Padilla
family’s legacy, and never retreat, even if it costs me my life. I will fulfill the clan’s
expectations and restore the Padilla name to its rightful glory.”
With her declaration complete, Eliza bowed deeply before rising to offer the candle.
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As the Padilla family had no elders remaining, Eliza herself took up the pen to inscribe her name into the family tree.
When the final stroke was made, she handed the pen back to Malaki.
Turning to the gathered guests, she offered a formal respect. “From today onward, there’s no longer Eliza of the Stonor family. Thank you all for coming to witness this
moment, the rise of me as
Eliza Padilla, head of the Padilla family.”
“Congratulations, Mrs. Padilla!”
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“Mrs. Padilla, no need to be so
formal.”
“May the Padilla family
flourish under your leadership, just like in its golden days!”
The guests offered their congratulations to Eliza one after another, their voices blending into a lively chorus of well–wishes.
Just then, a loud
announcement came from
outside.
“An envoy from Her Majesty the Queen has arrived! To celebrate the joyous occasion of the Holy Lady and the
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Padilla family, Her Majesty has sent a hundred gifts: a pair of gold and emerald scepters, gilded enamel bracelets with lotus patterns, luminous glass lamps, a string of pearls…”
The endless list of treasures
left the guests murmuring in
amazement.
“Her Majesty truly spares no expense,” someone remarked.
Each item was worth a fortune, and together, they were priceless.
Of course, someone let out a faint ‘tsk,‘ not in admiration but
in irritation. After signaling to
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his attendant, the moment the
Queen’s envoy finished announcing the gifts, another voice followed immediately.
“His Highness the Prince Regent also presents a hundred gifts: a carved agarwood display shelf, a century–old
sandalwood cathedral
miniature, a gilded silver
bamboo–pattern candle
burner, a set of exquisite
emerald figurines…”
Gasps and exclamations
rippled through the room once
more.
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