Chapter 24 Raul never noticed all of this . He made her kneel in a blizzard , locked her in the lumber room without food , and even planned to throw her into the cellar . ' Those acts … What father does this ? ' Raul's heart thudded against his ribs - sick , wrong . His voice shattered . " Margaery , Daddy never should've locked you up . My fault . Don't hate me . I know I was wrong ." Turning to Avery , he added , " Quick , go get some medicine for her ! " His eyes turned red as tears fell . But Margaery couldn't feel anything anymore . " Speak directly , " she interrupted Raul with no warmth in her gaze or tone . " I've got business to do . " Raul was taken aback . " Margaery , why are you so distant from me ? " Margaery looked out the window without saying a word . Their relationship had gone beyond just being distant . From this breath onward , she would stop claiming him as Father . +28 ) The pain in Raul's heart was further alleviated by her attitude . Seeing that she wasn't budging , he finally got straight to the point . " Margaery , I'm not blaming you for going to the Royal Medical Hall today . It's Avery who acted irresponsibly . " I'll have him apologize to you later . But regarding what happened between you and Prince Dashnell , you need to explain everything clearly to me . Got it ? " Thinking about Dashnell made Raul feel an indescribable unease . Dashnell appeared to be just a leisurely royal , with no special qualities other than being favored by the King . However , he was deeply enigmatic . For all these years in court , he had never seen through this youngest son of the King . Dashnell rarely made an appearance and didn't speak much , but every time he acted , it was always fatal . In fact , several officials who had their families executed and properties confiscated were still chatting and laughing in front of the King just a few days before their downfall . It only took Dashnell a few words to send them to long - term imprisonment and bring down their entire clans . Raul couldn't see through this man or understand his true intentions . Stay out of trouble - that was the last line of defense . But now , this line had been breached . 1/4 23:47 Wed , 20 Aug Chapter 24 For Tessa , he had a falling out with Margaery , and Prince Dashnell chose to side with Margaery . 64 % +28 ) From another perspective , if Raul wanted safety now , he needed to completely deal with Margaery and then have her plead his case to Prince Dashnell . Otherwise , there was no other way out . Raul looked at his long - neglected daughter with a rare sincerity . " As long as you explain to Daddy , I'll agree to anything . In a few days , the camellia in the palace will be in full bloom . How about I take you there to see them ? " This was something Margaery couldn't have wished for in her previous life . She cried and begged for months . Finally , Raul brought Tessa to the palace and asked the King to grant her the title of Princess Camellia . When Tessa came home to show off , Raul thought she was cute and completely forgot about what he had promised Margaery before . Back then , she was lying in the snow , crying her heart out . But now , she didn't care anymore . " I have nothing to do with Prince Dashnell . " Margaery sneered inwardly , not taking his apology seriously at all . She knew clearly that if Dashnell hadn't been involved , Raul would never have realized it . Forget about apologizing ; he wouldn't even wake up . What Raul feared was just making a wrong move and losing everything he had worked hard for .. ' In this regard , he and his sons are a chip off the old block; no wonder they're blood - related . ' A hint of mockery appeared on Margaery's face . Raul jolted , choking on his own breath . " Margaery , don't defy Daddy like this ! Do you actually want to drive me to death ? " Margaery remained silent . Raul sighed , leaning in with false softness . " Margaery , just tell your old Daddy honestly … What's Prince Dashnell truly after with you ? " " I don't know . Maybe there's nothing . " Regarding Dashnell , Margaery didn't want to talk much about it . She liked him but wouldn't say anything until she broke off her engagement with Dominic ; otherwise , it would only bring trouble . Seeing that she wasn't budging , Raul got really mad . " If there's nothing between you two , why did he give you a warming gemstone ? Why did he send a hairpin ? Do you know this hairpin is a gift from the late King ? " " Then Father should ask him yourself . " " You- " After he questioned for so long without getting any answers , his slight remorse vanished again . " How could you become like this ! " 2/4 23:47 Wed , 20 Aug Chapter 24 Margaery replied , " Thanks to your guidance . " Raul nearly fainted from anger . At this moment , Avery entered with frozen sore ointment and placed it silently on the table with a dark face . 64 % " Hurry up and apologize to Margaery ! You've taken so many prescriptions from her but haven't talked properly . Look at how things turned out ! +28 ) " If you had fulfilled your duty as an elder brother , she wouldn't have run off to the Royal Medical Hall in anger ! " Raul gave Avery a look . " Look at Margaery's hands , they're freezing . You went to the lumber room but didn't even say a word ! " Speaking of which , Avery felt somewhat guilty indeed . So he said stiffly , " Margaery , I'm sorry I didn't notice your measles or frozen sores … " Avery said , looking at Margaery , waiting for her forgiveness . But Margaery didn't change expression or say a word . Avery had to go on . " I took your prescription and couldn't help you with anything . That's my fault . I'm sorry . If you're angry , just curse me a bit or even hit me . " Once we're done , let's not sulk at each other . Can we go to the Royal Medical Hall and talk it out , and ask Doctor Fischer to let me go back ? " " What then ? " Margaery looked at the two men with a mocking gaze . " Then I'll be charged with treason , sent to the Clan Court , tortured , and thrown into Labor Division or Laundry Bureau . " Her eyes fixed on Raul . " Father , is this what you and Avery are apologizing for ? " Avery lost his position in the Royal Medical Hall ; you think he's suffered greatly . What about me ? " You're the Chancellor ; have you been to the Clan Court ? " Do you know what torture devices are inside its prison ? Have you seen the liyes of the maids in the Laundry Bureau ? Have you seen dead bodies dragged out of Labor Division ? How many ladies survive after being sent there ? " As she spoke , she handed back the ointment on the table to Avery . " Avery , I don't need your concern for these chilblains ; Prince Dashnell has already sent medicine over . As for the Laundry Bureau and Labor Division , whoever wants to go can go . " And Father , don't even think about making me lie to save your son ; remember that Prince Dashnell was there too . " If there's nothing else , I'li leave now . " Turning around with a heart colder than the snow outside , Margaery realized she couldn't stay in this family anymore . Whether it was a family reunion or mutual gain and loss , it ultimately led to a prosperous and joyful reunion for her father and brothers , as well as Tessa . 23:47 Wed , 20 Aug wed , 20 Chapter 24 And her ending was either Labor Division or Laundry Bureau . A pawn - this was her current reality . " Stop right there ! " Just as Margaery stepped across the threshold , Raul called out ! Δια