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 the main hall. The grand princess will change and join

Helen had finished all the snacks and was now requesting a new cup of coffee, as the previous one

notably subdued demeanor within Harmony Palace, showing considerable

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

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

the mistress of the residence. How could she possibly use the side or back door? Don't you understand the rules?" Helen

that case, we'll simply watch her come in," Carissa said, taking a sip of her

a long while, with no sign of anyone coming in, Gillian

Gillian braved the chill.

any longer, she decided to head back inside. Then,

matter how stupid Gillian was, even she could tell

soon as I returned," Eleanor remarked with a hint of irritation. "Given how much you both have on your plates today,

entered the royal family, it is only right that I come to pay my respects to

attention to Carissa and said, "Please, let us all sit down. There's no