After issuing the first Golden Seal edict, Russell went to the Red Castle's Inner Castle that afternoon and personally spoke with Princess Anxia.
He made his intentions clear: until Princess Kunlaya came of age and married, Princess Anxia would remain in charge of and reside in the Red Castle's Inner Castle.
"All the palace servants will remain as they are. Old Madam, please stay in the Red Castle without worry. For me, living at Cigar Palace is more comfortable."
Princess Anxia agreed.
However, she said, "There is not much good about living in the Red Castle. Kunlaya and I accept your kindness, but I have already asked Marquis Arno to rent a Small Castle beside Nevernight Castle. We will spend most of our time living there."
"A Small Castle near Furious Wind City?"
"Yes, the castle is called Red Oriole Castle. I have already sent people to clean it up." Princess Anxia spoke gently. "The Red Castle's walls are too high. Living inside feels like being locked in a cage. I actually envy Marquis Arno's life very much."
She smiled. "Now that I have cast off the burden of my status, I want to truly live for myself during the rest of my life."
"That is fine too." Russell nodded. "People should indeed live for themselves."
"You think so too?"
"Yes. Life is no more than a hundred years. There is no need to care about so much. Living freely and wholeheartedly for yourself is what one should do." Russell smiled.
Princess Anxia sighed. "You will surely be an enlightened ruler. If it were someone else, I fear they would not think this way. Especially those born into noble families—they seem to be born with responsibilities that cannot be shirked in the slightest."
"How should I put it? The greater