Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 195

Upon hearing Eleanor mention Carissa, Rebecca's heart was thrown into turmoil. She was unaware of the past between Eleanor and Melanie, and assumed that Carissa's recent achievements had made her valued by the royal family.

Did this mean Eleanor was now favoring Carissa? Et the gentle expression on Eleanor's face suggested otherwise.

At a loss, Rebecca heard Isabella Miller, who was seated nearby, speak up.

"Your Highness, all this talk of devotion is just for show. After the divorce, Carissa ignored her former mother-in-law's wellbeing. Where is the so-called devotion in that? Anyone can put on a show. Rebecca made such a scene at Northwatch Estate. If she weren't forced into a corner, who would want to be embarrassed like that?" she said.

Isabella was the queen's sister-in-law, and her husband held a third- rank official position, making him a key figure in court.

As soon as Isabella spoke, others began to murmur in agreement.

"Isn't it just that she's flaunting her military achievements and looking down on everyone else? She's such an ungrateful person. Of course she's despised by all." "Rebecca, I heard that when her family was killed, you took

her side at night to prevent her from doing anything rash. You cherished your former daughter-in-law, yet she doesn't appreciate

quickly realized their implication. The ladies seemed to be contradicting Eleanor, but the grand

the ladies were echoing Eleanor's

against her. Eleanor had not invited Rebecca out of respect for Barrett's achievements, but because she could use

her disdain for Carissa, Rebecca felt a surge

on an act-wasn't that

and a tearful look, she said, "Your Highness, you're too kind. Sometimes, genuine intentions do not always beget genuine responses. I've done my part with a clear conscience-that is

of her eye. Rebecca, it must be tough for you. It's commonplace for men to take concubines,

her, you ladies here are in a different position. If your own husbands had taken a concubine, you might have just sought a divorce quietly. You wouldn't have made a fuss in front of the king and asked for a divorce edict. To put it bluntly, Carissa considers herself above

remarks made her attitude towards

matchmakers to persuade a man to marry Carissa, hoping to gain some favor

Carissa to gain a title. But now, they quickly abandoned that thought. Regardless of Carissa's true nature, the fact remained that she was not someone who would tolerate concubines. None of the present ladies would