Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 394

By the time they arrived at the capital, it was already New Year's Eve.

The New Year was the most anticipated and joyous festival of the year for the common folk. Every street to

and alley was filled with festive cheer, with households putting up decorations and preparing firework

usher in the new year.

Amidst this time of universal celebration and family reunions, Avis had passed away quietly, her death not causing even the slightest ripple in Yuvan's family. As Yuvan and his family had already arrived in the capital, the news of her death may not have reached them yet.

When Carissa entered Hell Monarch Estate, she learned that Yuvan's family had arrived and that Helen was hosting them.

As Violet handed over her horsewhip to the stable hand, she clenched her fists upon hearing the news. Her anger was so intense, she could hardly contain herself. She felt an overwhelming urge to storm in and confront Yuvan.

Rafael frowned. "When I left, they hadn't yet arrived in the capital. Clearly, they've only just come. Instead of visiting the palace first to pay respects to the queen dowager, they came straight to Hell Monarch Estate to visit me. It seems that I've underestimated my uncle in the past."

Carissa kept her gaze down, not lifting her eyes. "His visit to Hell Monarch Estate is merely a display for the king. It serves to inform His Majesty that now, in Starhaven, only the Hell Monarch is known, not the king. That's why even upon returning to the capital, Prince Yuvan must first visit Hell Monarch Estate."

Rafael, understanding his wife's pain, clearly did not want her to face them.

"Carissa, don't go see him. Go rest in our room. I'll go see what they're up to."

shouldn't I see him? It's New Year's Eve, a perfect opportunity to spread

concern. "Don't be like this. If you're upset, just cry

expected her to weep in his arms, but she remained quiet and still, neither crying nor speaking. Even when she finally spoke to him, it had only been about Yuvan's collusion with Eleanor, her demeanor

It would be like carving another piece of flesh from her already festering heart. Tears could

she accompanied Rafael to the main

air as they approached the

to be able to leave the

the palace have such

Fiona. What a clever tongue. I truly appreciate it," Helen said

word from me is sincere," Fiona said, her tone steady and eamest. If e only

announced as soon

hall, they saw a middle-aged man in a brocade robe looking toward the door. He

beside

a striking coral-red

intricate gold

thirties, her complexion was smooth and healthy. Her hair was styled in an elaborate updo, adorned with two pearl-inlaid hairpins, giving

was Yuvan's eldest son from his previous concubine, who had been raised by Avis as her own. He was slim and bore a strong resemblance to Yuvan, with a dignified posture that spoke of

manners.

Two younger boys, approximately

seventeen years old,

nearby. Their