Chapter 1407: Mother and Son Reunite

Abyanabad, Imperial Palace.

Kiya, covered in dust from his journey, returned to the Imperial Palace from Sileria City on a special plane. He changed clothes in his chamber without even having a meal and hurried to the banquet hall to receive the visiting King of Cagalanga.

The Abyanabad Guard of Honor was neatly lined on both sides, and Kiya and the King of Cagalanga walked slowly under their escort.

Subsequently, the two heads of state ascended the reviewing stand, with the military band playing the national anthems of Abyanabad and Cagalanga, and a 21-gun salute was fired.

After the welcoming ceremony, the meeting began.

Kiya, who had visited Cagalanga multiple times, was an old friend of King Bhumibol of Cagalanga.

Kiya said, “I still remember vividly our meeting in Phuyao, Cagalanga. Today I am very happy to have the opportunity to meet you again…

Your Majesty has always cared for and supported the development of relations between our two countries over the years. I am very grateful. We hope that through your visit, we can elevate the relationship between our two countries to a new, higher level.”

King Bhumibol also said, “…During this visit to Abyanabad, I hope both sides will strengthen cooperation in oil and gas, petrochemicals, and new energy sectors. I hope the Abyanabad government encourages enterprises to actively participate in infrastructure and agriculture in Cagalanga. We will also provide policy incentives for your country’s enterprises.”

Kiya spoke Thai very well, and there was no need for a translator at all. King Bhumibol even praised Kiya for his improving Thai language skills.

The official meeting lasted for an hour, during which the government officials and business representatives from the two countries also engaged in friendly exchanges.

After the official meeting ended, King Bhumibol tentatively asked, “I have a young princess named Savari, who is beautiful, smart, and very likable. How about letting her become your queen?”

King Bhumibol knew that Kiya had two queens, one divorced and one who committed suicide, and now Kiya’s harem had no women.

King Bhumibol, who was old enough to be Kiya’s grandfather, had Savari as his youngest daughter from his youngest princess consort when he was nearly sixty, and she was quite favored usually.

Kiya did not expect King Bhumibol to propose such an alliance, and without much thought, he smiled and declined, “Thank you for your kind offer, but I already have a queen.”

King Bhumibol looked at him in surprise and asked, “Since you have a queen, why is your queen not attending?”

During this visit to Abyanabad, King Bhumibol had brought his family along, including the Queen of Cagalanga and Princess Savari. He brought Princess Savari mainly for her marriage arrangement.

After a comprehensive evaluation of the royal family members of the Southeast Agaia countries, King Bhumibol was most satisfied with Kiya and was intrigued by the fact that Kiya had no queen.

A marriage alliance between the two countries would be beneficial for both.

Thinking of Paige Desmond, a trace of sadness passed through Kiya’s eyes, and he said, “My mother is not feeling well, and she has been attending to my mother, which has exhausted her. She fell ill recently, so I did not let her come out.”

Such matters were merely Kiya’s fantasy, events that would never happen.

His mother and any woman were like water and fire.

King Bhumibol expressed regret, “Your queen is truly a good queen.”

Kiya smiled and said, “Yes, she is the best woman in the world.”

…

After the official meeting, Kiya accompanied King Bhumibol to visit Abyanabad’s oil fields, companies, and even went to schools…

When he returned to the Imperial Palace, it was already past nine o’clock.

The Imperial Palace was still cold and quiet, especially silent.

Kiya sat there, feeling as if he had died again, finding himself uninterested in anything.

Gavin knocked on the door and walked in, seeing Kiya sitting on the edge of the bed. When Gavin left, Kiya was sitting like that, and an hour had passed, and he was still sitting like that.

Gavin said, “Sultan, you haven’t eaten properly all day. I’ve had the kitchen prepare some meals for you. Please eat a little.”

Kiya didn’t want to eat, having no appetite at all.

“I’m not hungry.”

Gavin looked at the emaciated Kiya, and knowing Kiya was displeased, he still urged, “Sultan, please eat something. You’ll fall ill if you keep skipping meals.”

“I’m not hungry!”

“Sultan…”

Suddenly, Kiya stood up. Gavin didn’t know what Kiya was going to do. Seeing him walk over, Gavin quickly stepped aside and lowered his head.

Kiya opened the door and walked out, and Gavin hurried to follow.

Gary, standing guard outside, saw Kiya come out and asked, “Sultan, where are you going?”

“To the Salameh Mosque!” Kiya replied.

Gavin and Gary exchanged a glance, not understanding why Kiya suddenly wanted to go to that place?

The Salameh Mosque, after all, was the place where the Queen Mother was confined.

Since the Queen Mother was confined to that place, she had caused several disturbances: fasting, hanging herself, slashing her wrists…

When the Queen Mother fasted, Kiya had people inject her with nutrient solutions;

When the Queen Mother tried to hang herself or slash her wrists, Kiya stationed people to monitor her 24/7, leaving her no opportunity to hang herself or slash her wrists.

No matter how the Queen Mother caused trouble, Kiya neither released her nor went to see her.

Therefore, Kiya’s sudden decision to go to the Salameh Mosque puzzled the two of them. Could it be that Kiya had softened and intended to release the Queen Mother?

Gavin thought: The Queen Mother was now emotionally unstable; if she were released, there would surely be trouble again.

The last time the Queen had a narrow escape from death, it was sheer luck. If there were another attempted murder, the Queen might not be as fortunate.

Gavin wanted to persuade him, but didn’t know how to begin.

The two had many speculations in their hearts, but no one dared to voice them. Kiya’s current mood was evidently at rock bottom.

…

The Salameh Mosque was about a half-hour drive from the Imperial Palace. Gary drove very fast, and it felt like they arrived in the blink of an eye.

Kiya’s arrival didn’t alarm anyone. He entered the Queen Mother’s residence through a small door.

“…I won’t eat; let me starve to death… How did I become so unfortunate to have such a heartless son”

As Kiya stepped into the courtyard, he heard the Queen Mother’s crying voice.

Crack, the sound of things being smashed clattered loudly, “All of you get out! I detest the sight of you!”

“…”

“Look at your sullen faces, get out! Do you hear me, get out!”

“Queen Mother! Don’t! Ah…”

The Queen Mother picked up a shard of broken porcelain and cut a bodyguard’s arm.

“Out, or I’ll slash your faces.”

Gavin said, “Sultan, the Queen Mother is emotionally unstable now. We should leave. I fear she’ll be provoked if you go in.”

Nonetheless, Kiya went in.

Gavin and Gary guarded Kiya closely, afraid the Queen Mother would make a move against Kiya, given she feared no one at this point.

The Queen Mother was clutching a shard of porcelain and paused when she saw Kiya.

“Kiya?” The Queen Mother did not expect Kiya to come back to see her.