Chapter 1359 - 1299: The Queen’s Return (Part 3)

"I’m crippled, and still he seldom comes to see me. Just because that bitch Paige Desmond likes spicy lotus root slices, he actually went to the kitchen for her..."

The Queen Mother heard that Kiya personally cooked spicy lotus root slices for Paige Desmond, and in her fury, smashed the bowl in her hand, skipping dinner altogether.

"He’s the Sultan of Abyanabad, how could he do such a thing?"

Kiya’s original intention was to prevent those in the Imperial Palace who follow the winds from looking down on Paige Desmond. He deliberately showed his care for Paige Desmond so that everybody could clearly see Paige Desmond’s identity and status. Additionally, it was to win Paige’s favor.

But Kiya didn’t know that this action directly infuriated the Queen Mother.

"The Sultan too, how could he enter a place like the kitchen?" Charlene said.

"He’s bewitched by Paige Desmond."

Charlene directed others to clean up the broken bowl pieces on the floor and dismissed everyone else.

Charlene had been with the Queen Mother for decades and was her confidante, holding much influence in her presence.

"Queen Mother, if you truly dislike that Paige Desmond, you should take care of your health."

The Queen Mother panted in anger, "My health is beyond saving, and sooner or later, they’ll drive me to my grave with rage..."

"..."

"When I die of rage, it will just fulfill that bitch’s wishes."

"Queen Mother, calm down.

The doctor has said that if you properly take care of yourself, you’ll recover soon. You mustn’t let anger take a toll on your health like today. Who will care for you then?"

The Queen Mother, hearing this, tears of bitterness welled up, "Yes, who indeed has ever cared for me?"

When the old Sultan was alive, surrounded by countless women, she bore a son and began living as a widow. After finally raising her son, he has eyes only for that woman.

"I painstakingly raised him. For his sake, how much blood did I spill with my own hands, yet this is how he repays me?"

"..."

"If it weren’t for me taking care of those men’s children in their wombs one by one, would Kiya have become Sultan so easily?"

The Queen Mother, aggrieved, muttered her grievances to Charlene, expressing how her life felt worthless and full of injustice.

Charlene wiped her tears and said, "Queen Mother, no matter what, you are the Sultan’s mother. That cannot change.

When that woman’s beauty fades with age, I refuse to believe the Sultan will still favor her."

"What’s so great about her anyway? It’s only her looks, isn’t it?" the Queen Mother said bitterly.

"Yes, but unfortunately, the Sultan likes her," Charlene said, feigning helplessness.

The Queen Mother cried for a while before stopping.

She has always been a resilient woman, otherwise, she wouldn’t have won in the end despite her unpopularity in the past.

"What does it matter if men like her?"

The once-popular concubines all ended miserably, and such will be the fate of Paige Desmond.

"...she even reminds me of that little vixen the old Sultan loved..." The Queen Mother looked at her long fingernails and laughed coldly.

Charlene’s eyelids twitched but she remained silent.

"I want to see how long she can remain smug!"

...

Kiya was too busy to stay in the palace with Paige Desmond every day.

Sure enough, as soon as Kiya left, the Queen Mother came visiting.

Oni said, "Queen, Kiya said he won’t let the Queen Mother bother you, so don’t be afraid of her. As long as you don’t leave your chambers, she can’t do anything to you."

Paige Desmond smiled, "I’m really not afraid of her anymore."

She used to be afraid, afraid the Queen Mother wouldn’t like her, so she used to try hard to please, being cautious. But she doesn’t care anymore now.

Without desire, one becomes strong.

Neither the Queen’s position nor Kiya... she cares for them all, so she doesn’t fear the Queen Mother.

The Queen Mother, not wanting to give up until her purpose is achieved, continued to cause a commotion outside. Paige Desmond said to Oni, "Let her in."

"Queen..." Oni said hesitantly.

Paige Desmond gave Oni a look, and although her name was the same as her deceased maid, this Oni wasn’t loyal to her.

If it were the previous Oni, she would obey unconditionally no matter what she said.

"Didn’t you hear me?" Paige Desmond questioned coldly.

Oni hurriedly lowered her head, "The Sultan said not to meet the Queen Mother... Queen, you should..."

Paige Desmond got up and walked out.

"Queen!"

Paige Desmond wasn’t wearing Abyanabad royal attire. She dressed fashionably, in a knee-length pleated skirt and a black V-neck long-sleeve shirt, showcasing her good figure.

The moment Paige Desmond appeared in front of the Queen Mother, she almost fainted from anger.

"You... what kind of attire is that!" The Queen Mother looked at Paige Desmond as if she was streaking.

Sitting in a wheelchair, the Queen Mother looked gaunt, making her cheekbones appear higher, adding to her mean look; her appearance revealed her true nature.

"Queen Mother, raising a ruckus outside my chambers so early in the morning, what kind of propriety is that," Paige Desmond retorted using the Queen Mother’s own words.

"You rude woman!"

"You annoying old woman!" Paige Desmond retorted back.

The Queen Mother never expected Paige Desmond to speak this way. Previously, when she scolded Paige, this woman just endured it.

No matter how aggrieved, she had to swallow it!

Who gave this woman such courage?

Kiya?

"...Paige Desmond, so long since we last met, you’ve utterly lost your manners."

Paige Desmond, her beautiful eyes filled with provocation, "Even if I am nothing in your eyes, Kiya still considers me precious."

"..."

"See, I didn’t want to return to the palace, but Kiya begged me to come back... Do you know how Kiya pleaded for my return?"

"Shut up! You hateful woman!"

If the Queen Mother could move, she would really want to slap her a few times.

"Oni..." Paige Desmond suddenly shouted.

"Queen, what is it?"

"Go, call Kiya back and tell him I want spicy lotus root slices. Have him make them immediately!"

Everyone was dumbfounded as they looked at Paige Desmond, shocked at her outrageous request.

This request was downright rebellious.

"Paige Desmond, you bitch!" The Queen Mother couldn’t even hold onto her manners anymore and cursed outright.

"Your son loves this bitch! If you have the nerve, get Kiya to chase me out of the palace."

Paige Desmond walked a circle around the Queen Mother’s wheelchair, speaking lazily, "This wretched place, I really don’t like it."

"You..."

As the Queen Mother reached out to grab Paige, she dodged, causing the wheelchair to tilt, and the Queen Mother fell out.

"Queen Mother!" Charlene shouted loudly.