Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 225

With the silver she obtained from Helen, Eleanor distributed some to continue fueling the gossip in the taverns and coffeehouses, exaggerating Carissa's supposed failure to observe her duties toward her family.

Carissa remained silent. She even closed the doors to Northwatch Estate and refused to make any public response, which satisfied Eleanor. Eleanor thought Carissa must be scared of the public outcry, and reveled in the victory.

Eleanor believed that Carissa going against her was like trying to fight a rock with an egg-completely futile.

Riding on her success, Eleanor entered the palace to see Salvador. She argued that Rafael's marriage to Carissa was laying a hidden danger to his throne. For the stability of the kingdom and its people, she suggested that Carissa's entry into Rafael's household should be prevented.

She expected Salvador to ponder her words seriously. To her surprise, he responded with a cold and stern expression.

"Aunt Eleanor, what are you saying? Both my brother and Carissa are military commanders who have devoted themselves to defending the Southern Frontier and our kingdom. They have shown loyalty to both me and the court. Moreover, my brother and I have been close since childhood. He would never harbor any ulterior motives. Please do not make baseless accusations."

Eleanor was taken aback, then quickly adopted her authoritative tone as his aunt and

elder relative.

foolish. Can human hearts ever be absolutely trusted? Are there not countless instances of royal family members turning against each other? If you're so naive to believe in him, he might exploit your

placed it heavily on the desk, his gaze icy

he quickly raised his

might accuse you of sowing discord between the king and the Hell Monarch, which would be detrimental

marriage between Prince Rafael and Lady Sinclair is already confirmed. If the king

disregarded Derek's concerns, she

king, and it was a sign of displeasure whenever it was removed and placed on

decided to retreat, "Your Majesty, I only wish what is best for

offer some estates and properties as gifts for my brother's wedding, Aunt Eleanor. I'm sure both my brother and Carissa will appreciate your kindness," Salvador replied coolly. Eleanor was momentarily stunned. She looked up at him for a while before letting out a slow sigh. "It is said that honest words are harsh to hear. Your Majesty, you should consider that I never came today." Salvador replied indifferently, "Indeed,

between pale and flushed with anger. It took a moment for her to regain

on her heel and left without a word. Her anger seemed to radiate around her as she walked, and she was clearly

not intended to offend." Salvador replied coolly,

his head. "You're wise as always, Your