chapter 23 Why did rejected the proposal?

"The wisdom of man never yet contrived a system of taxation that would operate with perfect equality." - Andrew Jackson

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Inside Prince Rogba's chamber:

"Oh, my son, the wound runs deep," the third queen uttered with concern as she examined the wound.

"Mother, it's nothing to worry about," Prince Rogba reassured her.

When the first queen passed away, the third queen, who had once been the maidservant of Prince Rogba's mother, took in Rogba and his brother as her own, raising them with boundless affection.

Later, the king married her, and she bore him the fifth prince and the first and third princesses.

Entering the room, the king inquired, "Son, how fares his wound?" addressing the maid tending to the injury.

"Forgive me, Father, for the loss of many of your men's lives," the prince expressed his remorse.

"No, my son, it is their duty to safeguard the kingdom. To be born humbly and die with honor is their destiny. We will compensate the families who have lost their loved ones," the king reassured.

"Thank you, Father," the prince acknowledged, after which the first princess hurried in.

"Brother, oh this is really serious?" she inquired, puzzled by his presence.

"Father, I've been telling you, there are too many maids serving Riyike. She will be married off one day," the prince voiced his concerns.

"Here we go again. It's as if you're the one determined to marry me," the princess retorted playfully, and their laughter filled the room.

"Father, you know I've been meaning to ask you..." the king abruptly departed, cutting her off.

"No! No!! No!! Daughter, ask your mother," the king interjected before quickly leaving the room.

"You're spoiled," her mother commented with a gentle smile.

" don't ask me anything and I heard you reject prince of Ajé kingdom marriage proposal" queen ask

"Don't question me. I overheard the Dowager Queen inquiring about you as I was heading here. By the way, Prince Yemi has called for a gathering feast for all the princes and princesses. Will you be attending?" she asked Prince Rogba, steering the conversation in a different direction as she observed her mother's departure.