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."

and responded, "Yes, Your Highness. Please wait in the main hall. The grand princess will change and join

returned to the main hall to find Helen had finished all the snacks and was now requesting a new cup of coffee, as the previous one had

but she had adopted a notably

Princess Eleanor has returned. You've managed to

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

the mistress of the residence. How could she possibly use

come in," Carissa said, taking

with no sign of anyone coming in, Gillian was left

Eleanor had returned from outside, Gillian braved the chill. She sneezed continuously, but refused to go

decided to head back inside. Then, she saw Eleanor, surrounded by servants, emerging from the inner courtyard and making her way into the main

she

heard you were waiting for me as soon as I returned," Eleanor remarked with a hint of irritation. "Given

graceful bow, smiling as 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 not immediately address Carissa. Instead, she exchanged formal greetings

seated, Eleanor finally turned her attention to Carissa and said, "Please, let