Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 168

afsel often reminisced about the dust when he and Salvador shared an open, candid relationship. In those days, any advice or guidance Salvador had to offer was direct and straightforward, without any need for deception.

Luke recalled something, and said, Your Highness, by His Majesty's grace, your mother will be moving into the estate in a few days. I've already arranged for Elysian Hall to be cleaned and furushed according to her specifications. The total cost came to thirty thousand silver coins."

Rafael furrowed his brow. "Thirty thousand silver coins? What kind of furniture costs that much?"

He decided to visit Elysian Hall himself. When he arrived, he saw that various types of peonies had been planted in the garden, and a special greenhouse had been constructed. Though it was unnecessary in the summer, it would be useful in winter.

Rafael's frown deepened. "Have all the orchids been removed?"

Luke followed behind Rafael, and answered cautiously, "They've all been relocated. Lady Helen said she doesn't like orchids because. they are prone to mold. She doesn't want any mildew in her residence." Since Rafael had moved into this estate, he had filled the garden with orchids-white orchids, pink orchids, purple orchids, and so on. The air was filled with the delicate fragrance of orchids, reminiscent of being in Meadow Ridge.

Inside the residence, the furniture was neatly arranged and entirely. made of mahogany wood. It was hard to believe it would cost thirty thousand silver coins. However, the truly expensive items were the antiques on the display shelves and the paintings on the walls.

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a vanity, a canopied bed, a soft couch, and a Chase bunge all crated from mahogany wood with exquisite carvings matching the quality of the palace furnishings. It was evdent: Luke had heavily

coram all these items.

and sexed when possible Spending thiny thousand silver ins to

mother. However, before he se out for his campaign, Salvador had promised that once he had recaimed the

like a royal favor, the truth was that Salvador was also displeased with how lavishly Helen spent money and her

fatter Salvador couldn't argue or controll her actions, he

move out of the palace as soon as possible, to

in her family, she was

the ten-queen conson, showed her extra care. Helen never experienced handhip or suffering in

proud and demanding,

instance she couldn't wear clottes with

and the queen were permitted

to feel that same sense of

to the residence with Lady Helen," Luke said. "Should we consider bringing in additional maidservants