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

thousand silver coins. And you... you're just a fourth-rank general. Do you earn more than your father does?" 'Well, shouldn't the estate left by my grandfather generate some income, no matter how

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

He felt that Charlotte was deliberately

him.

you just don't want to use the money for this. Fine then,

edict to marry Aurora? Since you're in love, why bother with betrothal gifts? Go and discuss it with her. Tell her to ask for less," Charlotte said. Clearing her throat, Rebecca chimed in, "After all, it's a marriage granted by the king. We can't be disrespectful.

"Carissa, how about you front this money

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sound?"

paying her back? I'm sure my sister-in-law is generous

sister-in-law like that. She's done a lot for our household this past year. You should appreciate her," said Rebecca, pretending

and added, "Alright, that's settled, then. Carissa, I know this is hard

eyes, including Barrett's, turned

awkward and couldn't bring himself to ask

"Besides the money, should Carissa also provide