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

untouched maiden.

the underlying message, but was puzzled as

a firm decision, she looked up at Carissa and said, " Fortunately, a pearl is always a pearl. Any dust can

to Carissa now-Kylie was suggesting

this displeased Carissa, she maintained her composure

am not one to dwell

Meadow Ridge, and am used to

am now back at

wasn't interested

words would dissuade

as mere polite words meant to preserve her image. Recalling Salvador's instructions, Kylie decided to be straightforward. After all, she

would

face brightened with a warm, affectionate smile. "Lady Sinclair, you are candid and graceful, qualities I deeply admire. If you were to enter the palace and become my sister, I believe His Majesty would

lips parted slightly as she stared at

would be pleased if she became Kylie's sister in the palace? Wasn't this a veiled

was impossible for the current queen

palace. Otherwise, she wouldn't have used the

was it indeed Salvador who had prompted this questioning session? Why

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, and have long wished for a sister to care