Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 13

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Chapter 13

Seeing everyone's distress, Barrett took the list of gifts.

After reviewing it, he asked Charlotte, "What's the issue here? They're asking for two thousand silver coins, two pairs of gold bracelets, two pairs of malachite bracelets, two sets of rose gold hair ornaments, and fifty rolls of brocade. That's all. The miscellaneous items aren't a lot either."

"That's all?" Charlotte sneered coldly. "Unfortunately, our household can't even scrape together a thousand coins right now."

"How's that possible? Who manages the finances? Do we not have money?" Barrett asked in

surprise.

"I manage the finances," Carissa said calmly.

"You manage the finances? Then, where's the money?" Barrett questioned.

is some wealthy noble family? Valor Estate was granted to your grandfather by the late king because he

salaries plus stipends don't exceed two thousand silver coins. And you... you're just a fourth-rank general. Do you

of such a large household? Just your mother's daily medicine costs three silver coins per dose. Then, there's the

believe it. He felt that

him.

set the gift list down. "In plain terms, you just don't want to use the money for this. Fine then, I'll

in love, why bother with betrothal gifts? Go and discuss it with her. Tell her to ask for less," Charlotte said. Clearing

come over. "Carissa, how about you front this money first? Once we're more financially stable, we'll pay you back.

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sound?"

about paying her back? I'm sure my sister-in-law is generous and wouldn't mind giving us ten

that. She's done a lot for our household this past year. You should appreciate

added, "Alright, that's settled, then. Carissa, I know this is hard on you. Once Aurora arrives, you should set some rules for her to

Barrett's,

she had slapped him yesterday, he felt awkward and couldn't

"Besides the money, should Carissa