Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 136

The events in the capital were unknown to Carissa, who was far away at the Southern Frontier.

The war was long over, but the troops could not fully withdraw yet. The first reason was the severe cold, which made marching difficult. The second reason was that many areas of the Southern Frontier were in ruins after years of conflict, and the soldiers were helping with the reconstruction.

Since the end of the war, rumors about Aurora's capture and

disgrace had spread throughout the army. No matter how much she denied it, there were many soldiers who had rushed into the wooden hút and seen her state that day.

It was not a secret that could be hidden.

Aurora had sought out Zeke and the others to testify on her behalf, but what could they say? Having endured brutal beatings and mutilation, they could barely say whether Aurora had been violated

or not.

Besides, Zeke was furious with his cousin and refused to even

who had once been grateful to Aurora for their rewards now harbored

remarkably resilient, undeterred by anyone's judgment. Once her injuries had healed, she returned to her duties with a mental fortitude that was indeed

own life. It seemed he had underestimated Aurora's strength. He would have been furious

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being voiced in her presence. Initially, Aurora would step forward to defend herself, insisting that she had not been defiled, that she was still pure, and had only been beaten and disfigured. But as time went on, she ceased to explain,

but didn't come to rescue me. You were hoping I'd die. You're truly cruel Do you think I'll kill myself? I won't. I'll live better than any

"You're mistaken. It would be quite easy for me to kill you. I could drag you up

expression shifted at

perhaps, I could slip some poison into your coffee. I could

to strike

wrist and shoved her to the ground, then coldly said, "I remember how arrogant you were when you first came to speak with me. Where is that arrogance and confidence now?" Aurora was infuriated and red-faced, but could do nothing

Carissa sneered. "Your military punishment still awaits

her eyes cold and defiant. "Do you think

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I'm Barrett's wife now,

as if merely mentioning Barrett could bring a pained expression