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."

Your Highness. Please wait in

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

a notably subdued demeanor within

Helen grumbled, "Grand Princess Eleanor has returned. You've managed to

"Is she truly back or just emerging? We're sitting here in the main

she possibly use the side or back door?

we'll simply watch her come in," Carissa said, taking

Helen sent Gillian outside to wait. After a long while, with no

returned from outside, Gillian braved the chill. She sneezed continuously, but refused

to head back inside. Then, she saw

even she could tell Eleanor had not actually

soon as I returned," Eleanor remarked with a hint of irritation. "Given

she replied, "Since I have entered the royal family, it is only right that I come to pay my respects to my aunt-in-law. Aunt, I hope you are well." Eleanor smiled back, but did

said, "Please, let us all sit down. There's