Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Carissa mulled over past events in her heart, then sadly said, "I fear that her sudden worsening condition is not unrelated to me." Violet had initially intended to keep this from her friend, but since Carissa had already guessed as much, she decided to come clean.

"You're right. Lady Avis didn't know about your divorce at first, but Lady Fiona specifically told her about it. After hearing the news, Lady Avis coughed up blood and her condition deteriorated. These details weren't uncovered by the people from Skywing Spire. Rowan told me directly, asking whether or not he should inform you," Violet explained.

"I had a feeling," Carissa said, her voice filled with melancholy. "Aunt Avis arranged my marriage. Although she was the one who recommended it, my mother also made inquiries. The Warren family had indeed been quiet for years, with no significant troubles.

"With Amelia being ineffectual and weak, there was no oppressive sister-in-law to deal with. Also, the relationship between the main and second branches of the family remained superficially harmonious." Violet replied, "Don't dwell on it too much. Let's wait until we reach Verdant Monastery and see your aunt. We can make plans from there."

Violet was not skilled at offering comfort, always believing that to solve problems, the person involved must first stand up for themselves.

No matter how low her status might have fallen, Avis was still Yuvan's rightful wife. No matter how powerful Fiona's family might be, and even though she had borne children, she remained a concubine. There was no reason for a concubine to overshadow the rightful wife.

"Yes, I understand that." Carissa nodded. "Now that I'm married to Rafael, my aunt should find some solace in that."

"Exactly," Violet agreed, leaning back against the soft cushion.

The standing collar of her cloak was trimmed with white fox fur, highlighting her face with a blend of strength and allure.

Carissa glanced at her. "Is there anything else I don't know?"

troubles." Violet's brows

"Family matters?"

I used to hate her. She brought shame

the capital this time, I made a special trip home. I saw her with that scholar, and for some reason, I didn't find her

that?" Carissa asked,

a long time. Whenever Violet spoke of her, her

friend. "I'm not sure. Perhaps it's because

allowed them into the family

place outside. The scholar is only a low-ranking.examination candidate now. After marrying my aunt, he effectively forfeited his future. After all, how could any academy accept him after he eloped with a woman from the

not recommend him, so he survives by selling books and paintings now. My aunt also makes some embroidered goods. They manage to get by," said Violet. "What

due to her condition, but the scholar remains devoted

nodded. "That

daughter. She was dressed as an ordinary woman. But she didn't look aged. There was not a single

om her

obvious that

happy."