Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 403

Before the meal began, the women gathered in one area to chat, while Salvador and his uncles and brothers conversed together.

Meredith sat beside Carissa and said, "When you married Rafael, I was unwell and couldn't attend in person. I only sent a gift, so I must apologize for not being there. Please accept my apologies, my dear sister-in-law."

Carissa understood that Meredith was not one to look down on others-she was simply expressing her concern.

Carissa smiled and replied, "There's no need for you to apologize. I should be the one thanking you for the generous gift. Is your health any better now?"

"I still have a cough and have had a high fever for several days. At the time of your marriage to Rafael, I was truly bedridden," Meredith said, coughing a few times.

Her maid quickly brought her a cup of honeyed lemon tea, which she sipped, helping to alleviate her discomfort, though her face. remained flushed from coughing.

"Please take care of yourself, Meredith," Carissa said with concern.

Meredith nodded. "Thank you for your concern, Carissa."

Henrietta, who had attended the wedding banquet, chuckled from the side. "You should have seen how nervous Rafael was that night.. He wouldn't even allow them to carry out the First Light Revelry in the newlywed suite, as he was afraid of disturbing the bride. His devotion was truly enviable."

said, "Isn't your husband good to

early every day to help you with your makeup.

face turned red.

laughed and sipped her

She made an effort to ignore any troubling thoughts. During the New Year,

she had learned how to suppress

were discussing Leona's husband, Samuel, the proud scholar who had taken two concubines. One

Fragrant Parlor, renowned for her beauty, and her

other concubine was the daughter of a merchant from the Wagner family. It was said that Samuel took her as a concubine because of her substantial dowry, which was also thirty thousand. silver

in

she would only be given a house outside and kept as a mistress. To actually marry a merchant's daughter, with the primary aim of securing the courtesan

Someone suddenly laughed.

to buy another concubine. He's truly deserving of his title of a scholar, as he's clever

while marrying his beloved courtesan. But what about our Leona? She's nothing but

The speaker was Helen.

had never previously