Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 156

Rebecca was furious, and her face twisted into an ugly expression.

Though a hundred gold coins were a substantial amount, their journey to the battlefield wasn't driven by the prospect of rewards.

Knowing that Barrett had been on the verge of promotion but was demoted due to taking the fall for Aurora, Rebecca was particularly upset. Adding to her frustration was the fact that Aurora's failed command during the siege had resulted in both reward and punishment, leaving Barrett with only a hundred gold coins.

The news nearly gave her a stroke.

Her health, already fragile, deteriorated furner from repeated bouts of anger, leading her to faint during the night.

She had to call for a doctor, who administered acupuncture to revive her. But now, with the need to buy medicine again, she had already exhausted her funds. The money for the tea party had been borrowed, and with only a hundred gold coins received, there was barely enough to cover debts, let alone purchase much-needed medicine.

Barrett and Aurora risked their lives on the battlefield, but they ended up in this state.

Rebecca's feelings towards Aurora had transformed from initial admiration to intense disgust. Seeing that Aurora wasn't even at her bedside when she regained consciousness only fueled her anger. "What kind of disaster have you brought into our family? Not only did your spouse fail to gain military merit, but she also didn't carry out the most basic familial duties!" she roared.

"Mom, the physician said you mustn't get worked up," Barrett said, standing by her bedside with his head lowered in concern.

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mother's side, asked anxiously," Barrett, is

and the other noble girls she mingled with spoke disparagingly of her

was furious. Just as she was on the brink of an engagement, a scandal involving Aurora broke

It was embarrassing!

You shouldn't

sister-in-law!" Serena pouted and, seeing Rebecca had regained consciousness, plopped down at the edge of

that Barrett has received his reward, it's time to buy me some summer clothes. It's already June, and I still haven't had my summer garments made. I'm still wearing those that Carissa made for me last

snapped. "Now that Amelia is in charge of the household, we're already struggling financially. The reward Barrett received needs

spoiled. Her parents and brothers doted on her, and even her elder brother

her for wanting new clothes was deeply upsetting. She began

she was in the house,

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get new clothes! I had to wear old ones for the New Year. Has our family really fallen to such desperate straits?"

to control her emotions due to

didn't have a single coin! Her dowry was so meager, even commoners would disdain it. Yet, with the king's edict, she demanded everything and didn't even look

now, Amelia could no longer hold

Carissa! Have you forgotten what you said, or is it that you can't forget the clothes and jewelry Carissa provided you

guilty, Serena's face