The big boss is reborn and lets himself go.

Queen Sharon's lips curled up slightly, a barely perceptible smile finally appearing on her face, but her tone remained as cold and indifferent as ever: "It's truly beyond my expectations that you, Catherine's brother, are so protective of her."

After Queen Sharon finished her reflections, she turned to Zhou Yanhuan, her gaze sharp and stern. She questioned him, "Catherine Nore Lancaster, do you understand the implications of your decision? You will become the first princess in the history of the Nore Lancaster royal family to be pregnant out of wedlock. Many problems will arise as a result. You may lose your position as third in line to the throne, and even your military power. Furthermore, this action will inevitably draw criticism. And you insist on keeping the child with you, rather than having her adopted by your married brother?"

Zhou Yanhuan's eyes were firm and bright. She met Queen Sharon's gaze without flinching. Her voice was gentle, but filled with unwavering resolve: "No, I truly cannot accept entrusting my two children to either of my brothers. My children have already lost their father; they cannot lose their mother as well, repeating my mistakes and becoming helpless, bullied orphans. Even if those brothers genuinely care for the children as their own, secrets never stay hidden forever, and the truth will eventually come to light. Therefore, I resolutely insist on my decision, even if it means losing my position as heir, my military power, and even my status as a princess, and potentially facing public scorn and condemnation. But no matter what, keeping the children with me is my only option, because I promised their father that I would raise them well."

Zhou Yanhuan took a deep breath to calm herself down, and then continued, "Grandmother, I know that my actions are a challenge to the dignity of the Nore Lancaster royal family, and may even cause some trouble for the royal family. But as a mother, I have no choice but to do this. Therefore, your unfilial granddaughter Catherine begs you to grant my request."

However, Queen Sharon did not directly answer Zhou Yanhuan's question. Instead, she turned her gaze to her other kneeling grandsons. In the pouring rain, they knelt on the ground, looking extremely disheveled and losing their usual radiant and spirited demeanor.

Queen Sharon's tone remained serious and stern as she asked again, "Are you here to plead for your Catherine as well? Do you also agree with her actions?"

The other kneeling people, upon hearing Queen Sharon's question, all spoke in unison: "We beg Grandmother to grant Catherine's request, considering that she has rendered many services to the country and has never asked you for anything."

Queen Sharon knew perfectly well that her grandsons were putting on a show. They had clearly taken to heart everything she had said at the meeting and knew how to cleverly use those words to achieve their own ends.

Queen Sharon has essentially achieved her desired outcome. After all, the older generation understands her position, and the royal family and Catherine, even at the risk of losing her princess status and military power, insisted on keeping the two children with her. For Queen Sharon and the entire royal family, this attitude is sufficient.

However, if those old fogies in the cabinet knew that Catherine was giving up military command, her princess status, and even her position as third in line to the throne because of this, they'd probably be terrified.

After all, apart from the princess title which she herself granted, all the rights and wealth of this little granddaughter were requests made to the Nore Lancaster royal family by the people of Yuzhou through voting, and the wealth was earned through her own hard work.

Queen Sharon still remembers those three petitions from the people, so her granddaughter's various rights are all earned through her own strength and the recognition of the people.

If the cabinet knew she was giving up these rights, they'd be terrified! They couldn't possibly imagine that a young girl could be so resolute, so unhesitating in giving up everything. Perhaps they'd start to reflect!

Queen Sharon knew very well that her granddaughter wasn't the type to only pursue power and status. She possessed unwavering faith and courage, daring to pursue a life truly her own. She believed that whatever the future held, her granddaughter would forge her own brilliant path.

Queen Sharon took a deep breath, knowing the charade was finally coming to an end. She sighed and said helplessly, "Very well, if you can kneel here all night, I will agree to raise the two children under the name of Catherine Nore Lancaster."

After saying this, Queen Sharon resolutely turned and left, never looking back at them again.

Those who remained looked at each other, a feeling that was hard to describe welling up inside them. Hilbert and the others, in particular, did not show much emotion on their faces, but their hearts were filled with doubt.

He couldn't help but wonder if there was some hidden meaning behind this, and why the Queen would suddenly make such a decision.

As time passed, the rain gradually stopped, but the crowd remained kneeling upright, as if the passage of time had no effect on them. Every minute seemed exceptionally long, and their perseverance made the entire scene increasingly solemn.

Just then, news of what happened at the Moratti Palace had spread throughout the entire cabinet.

This incident sparked heated discussions among cabinet members.

However, after the discussion, knowing Catherine's attitude on the matter, they worried that the only princess of the Nore Lancaster royal family with military power might actually give up her military power and her status as a princess, which would be a huge loss for the entire country and for them as well.

Although Princess Catherine has often appeared indifferent to state affairs since returning from the battlefield, and has even been rarely seen in Jade Continent, she still enjoys extremely high public support.

Cabinet members were also afraid of inciting public outrage and condemnation. Therefore, they unanimously decided not to interfere, as it was, after all, a matter for the Queen's family.