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."

inner palace was a bit of a distance, and

softly, "I heard that at the birthday banquet, Lady Sinclair mentioned

could not dispel his gloom. "If this is true, she, as a royal, has not only disgraced herself but also betrayed the favor my

might be due to old

pondered the rumors he had heard amidst his busy schedule. "Are you referring to her desire to

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the time. Grand Princess Eleanor has held a grudge ever since. Even though she has maintained a facade of harmony with her husband, there

who quickly lowered his head in

spoken out of turn," he

you seem particularly

of the duke's family. 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,

sympathy, but dared

special affection for the Duke of Northwatch's family, but this affection was something that only he could give it couldn't

him again. He had grown impatient, then. In fact, he felt impatient even before

carefully. That would lead him to choose the easier or more conciliatory path, which could unfairly affect Carissa. However, bringing up Hector too often was also

saw Victoria seated in the