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leaders of these tribes. Conquering their lands will only
bring good to their people.”
Insisting on her request, she said, “There must be
another way to get money and reduce taxes.”
Then, with her innocent look and tender voice, she
added, “If you really love me, do not invade anyone.”
He was madly in love with her and would never say
no to her.
Since he really wanted to invade, he tried to avoid
approving her request by saying, “I shall think about it.”
She continued begging him not to invade, and it
became impossible for him to say no to her, so he
eventually agreed, despite his eagerness to invade. He
reduced taxes anyway, providing the needed money from
his own funds and those of the royal family. He also spent
the money in the state’s treasury.
The king lived happily and spread justice in his kingdom.
His justice was the sun that ended the darkness of the Three
Guardians. He was a king who was loved by his people, but
who was feared by them at the same time. He had a happy
life and everything he wanted, especially Heather who was
his whole life.
People knew of his love for her, that she was the
most important thing in his life, and that he would do
anything to please her.
King Matthew and Queen Heather had a baby boy
they called Harlem. The king and the queen were extremely
happy with their son. The king loved his prince son so