Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 151

Once Kylie had settled into her seat, Carissa and Lulu approached and knelt respectfully.

"Greetings, Your Majesty."

Kylie's gentle voice drifted down from above, "Lady Sinclair, there is no need for such formality. Please rise."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Carissa and Lulu stood, but remained in their place.

Kylie assessed Carissa. She had seen this woman before, and even then, Carissa's beauty had been striking. Now, having returned from the battlefield, her complexion had changed, but she was still undeniably a breathtaking beauty, capable of withstanding the scrutiny of any observer.

Kylie thought about Salvador's instruction to inquire whether Carissa would be willing to enter the palace. The thought made her stomach churn with unease.

A capable and stunning woman like Carissa might become the king's favored concubine if she entered the palace. Though she would never surpass the queen in rank, winning Salvador's heart could render Kylie's position precarious.

Yet, Kylie had always been known for her grace and virtue. As someone in a higher position, she couldn't afford to display any hint of jealousy.

Thus, she merely offered a few words of praise, acknowledging Carissa's contributions to the Southern Frontier, before adding with a hint of significance, "General Warren failed to recognize your worth, Lady Sinclair. And so, a pearl that should have been precious is now being unfairly devalued due to its past."

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quite straightforward, implying that Carissa had been married before and was therefore not as precious as

untouched maiden.

underlying message, but was puzzled as to why Kylie said this

if making a firm decision, she looked up at Carissa and said, " Fortunately, a pearl is always a pearl. Any dust can be easily brushed away. You shouldn't belittle yourself, Lady Sinclair. There will always be someone who appreciates the brilliance of

clear to Carissa now-Kylie was suggesting a marriage

Carissa, she maintained

Your Majesty. The past is behind us. I am not one to dwell on bygone matters. One must look forward in life. Your comparison of me to a pearl is indeed

in Meadow Ridge, and am used to a wild and free lifestyle.

quite restrictive. Thankfully, I am now back at my family estate. Also, having severed ties

interested in marriage-her independence

her words would dissuade Kylie from acting as a

to preserve her image. Recalling Salvador's instructions, Kylie decided to be straightforward. After all, she had already implied that Carissa was a tarnished

she would

face brightened with a warm, affectionate smile. "Lady Sinclair, you are candid and graceful, qualities I deeply admire. If you

lips parted slightly as she stared at Kylie

Kylie's sister in the palace? Wasn't this a veiled

with a military title. It was impossible

enter the palace. Otherwise, she wouldn't have used the phrase about a pearl being

Salvador who had prompted this questioning session? Why would Salvador

a shift in her gaze, Carissa smiled and replied, "Your Majesty, if you like me, I would be honored to consider you as my elder sister. I am currently alone in my family,