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

father and uncle's annual salaries plus stipends don't exceed two thousand silver coins. And you... you're just a fourth-rank general. Do you earn more than your father does?" 'Well, shouldn't the

coins per dose. Then, there's the pill she needs to take once every three days, which costs five silver coins. All these things are paid for with Carissa's

it. He felt that Charlotte was deliberately making things difficult

him.

for this. Fine then, I'll figure out the betrothal gifts and money myself.

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. It's not like we can't produce

looked at Carissa and smiled, motioning for her to come over. "Carissa, how about you front this money first? Once we're more financially stable, we'll pay you back. How

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sound?"

back? I'm

sister-in-law like that. She's done a lot for our household this past year. You should appreciate her," said Rebecca, pretending to scold her daughter and emphasizing that everyone should remember Carissa's

a pause, Rebecca looked at her daughter-in-law and 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 know you're the primary

Barrett's, turned to

slapped him yesterday, he felt awkward and couldn't

"Besides the money, should