Royal Consort Part 1 Complete Hausa Novel

The Structure and Nature of the Kingdom
 
It is a vast and truly magnificent kingdom—so large that it would be easier to describe it as an entire city. It is a kingdom with an impressive history and an admirable system in the way they run governance and daily life.
 
However, it has one major problem: their ruling system strongly differentiates between the poor and the wealthy. Because of this, everyone desires to be among the honored class, as that is the only way they and their families can be protected from any form of danger.
 
Anyone who bears the blood of a commoner is considered inferior in society, and such a person gains no recognition except among fellow commoners. On the other hand, anyone within the ruled class is almost like a slave before the king, because the system is authoritarian— even the smallest offense can cost someone their life.
 
There is no government or democracy. The monarchy controls everything—security, courts, taxes, and all other sectors. Since people grew up seeing this system, they do not see it as oppression. Instead, they believe it is their duty to obey the king and his family completely in order to preserve their lives.
 
In this kingdom, the law applies to everyone regardless of status. Once evidence proves someone guilty, they cannot escape punishment. This is why anyone who commits a crime will try hard to hide it and eliminate any evidence that may expose them.
 
The Palace, Royal Household, and Inner Court
 
The kingdom has two palaces:
 
The Grand Palace, where the king meets with his officials.
 
The Inner Court, which belongs to the queen, the king’s first wife.
 
 
The Inner Court is strictly controlled by the Queen and is known as the Pavilion of Women, a place no man can enter without permission. Under the Queen are all the king’s wives, royal women, servants, and palace maids. She also oversees a special department called the Office of Investigation, run entirely by women known as investigator ladies, who rank above regular palace maids due to the skill and intelligence required for their work.
 
In this kingdom, only the king’s first wife can be called Queen. Any woman he marries afterward is given the title Consort, each with her own rank, but all remain under the authority of the Queen. The king can also choose any palace maid he desires to become a concubine, which is why palace maids are forbidden from forming romantic relationships with any man—doing so is a serious crime.
 
The Queen’s Inner Court has its own group known as court ladies, consisting of consorts, concubines, and high-ranking palace maids. Anything that concerns the Inner Court is completely under the Queen’s authority. Even the king cannot give direct orders there; he must either request or seek favor from the Queen.
 
Within the women of the palace, obedience is strictly enforced. No matter the age or rank, one must obey those above her. Disobeying this rule is a major offense. Also, nobody is allowed to call any of the king’s wives by their personal names—not even their parents. They must be addressed only by their formal titles.
 
Royal Titles, Succession, and Dress Code
 
The king’s sons are given royal titles, as in many kingdoms. The eldest son—usually the Crown Prince—is the heir to the throne. All other sons are known as Grand Princes. The daughters also have their own titles, although they are not included in the line of succession.
 
The title of Crown Prince is extremely important. In the royal hierarchy, the order is:
 
1. His Majesty the King
 
 
2. The Queen Dowager (the king’s mother)
 
 
3. Her Majesty the Queen (the king’s first and official wife)
 
 
4. The Crown Prince
 
 
 
All consorts are ranked below the Crown Prince—even though they are his father’s wives—because he is closer to the throne. They must show him respect, even if his biological mother is only a consort and not the Queen.
 
As for attire, the king, the queen, and the crown prince always wear royal cloaks inside the kingdom regardless of the season. Their cloaks carry dragon embroidery, and no one else is permitted to wear a cloak with a dragon design. This is the same dragon symbol decorated on the Royal Throne, representing supreme authority.