Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 218

Derek entered the king's study, and reported, "Your Majesty, Grand Princess Eleanor has come to the palace and requests to see you."

Salvador looked up from the mountain of reports before him. He tossed aside his pen, and rubbed his temples. "Did she say what it was about?"

"She didn't specify, but she appears to be quite angry," Derek replied cautiously.

Salvador sneered, "My aunt has always been domineering. During festivals, she visits the palace and treats me like a child. However, she seldom comes to see me alone. After all, what could be so significant that a great princess like her can't handle? Its likely related to the events at the birthday banquet."

He had heard about what happened at Eleanor's birthday banquet, though he was unsure of the full details. It had been several days since then-was she still aggrieved by that event?

"Show her in," Salvador said.

Derek hesitated before adding, "Grand Princess Eleanor is at Serenity Palace. She has also summoned Lady Helen."

"Summoned?" Salvador's smile was shallow, and lacking warmth. "Very well. As a younger member of the family, it is my duty to pay my respects to my aunt."

Derek bowed, then instructed, "Prepare the litter for the king."

to the inner palace was a

Sinclair mentioned that Grand Princess Eleanor had sent a miniature chastity belt sculpture to Madam Sinclair. It sounds rather

expression darkening. Even the sun could not dispel his gloom. "If this is

continued, "It might be due

his busy schedule. "Are you referring to her desire to

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grudge ever since. Even though she

glanced at Derek, who quickly lowered his head in

spoken out of turn,"

you seem particularly concerned about

Now that only Lady Sinclair is left, it's hard not to feel some sorrow. After all, the duke and his sons sacrificed their lives for the country." Salvador sighed, his gaze reflecting a

sighed in sympathy, but dared not speak

intentions were difficult to predict. He had a special affection for the Duke of Northwatch's family, but

divorce, and then came back to see him again. He had grown impatient, then. In fact, he felt impatient even before knowing why

the easier or more conciliatory path, which could unfairly affect Carissa. However, bringing up Hector too often was also not advisable. Derek understood the need to tread carefully and maintain the

arriving at Serenity Palace, Salvador saw Victoria seated in the center, her brow slightly