Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Carissa sat for a while, but did not touch the coffee or snacks. Instead, she rose and announced her intention to walk around.

In Harmony Palace, guests were generally allowed to explore and enjoy the surroundings, provided that such arrangements had been made in advance.

However, uninvited intrusions or requests to wander about were not permitted. There were certain areas within the residence that were off-limits, hiding secrets Eleanor would rather keep concealed.

As the princess consort of the Hell Monarch, Carissa was not to be stopped by the household guards. If they dared to interfere or make a remark, they would face severe consequences.

Ordinary servants could not halt her advance toward the inner courtyard. Despite several attempts to block her, she skillfully maneuvered past them and made her way with purpose toward the inner courtyard. Just as she approached one of the courtyards, someone shouted loudly, "Grand Princess Eleanor has returned!"

Carissa's lips curled into a smile.

Ah, so Eleanor was finally willing to come out.

Carissa adjusted her hair, and cast a cursory glance at the courtyard. "Since the grand princess has returned, I'll just wait in the main hall."

"Yes, Your Highness. Please wait in the main hall. The grand

to the main hall to find Helen had finished all the snacks and was now

usually commanding and imperious, but she had adopted a notably subdued demeanor within

Eleanor has returned. You've managed to wait long

replied calmly, "Is she truly back or just emerging? We're sitting here in the main hall. Unless she enters through a side or back door, we should see

she possibly use the side

simply watch her come in," Carissa said, taking a

outside to wait. After a long while, with no sign of anyone coming

confirm for Helen that Eleanor had returned from outside, Gillian braved the chill. She sneezed continuously, but refused

Finally, unable to endure the cold any longer, she decided to head back inside. Then, she saw Eleanor, surrounded by servants, emerging from the inner courtyard and making her way into the

Gillian was, even she could tell Eleanor had not

with a hint of irritation. "Given how much you both have on your plates today,

pay my respects to my aunt-in-law. Aunt, I hope

attention to Carissa and said, "Please, let