Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Meredith was far from being put off by Carissa and Violet's unexpected visit. In fact, she welcomed them with great warmth and enthusiasm.

"I should have sent a formal notice of our visit, but it was an urgent matter. I hope you will forgive our impromptu arrival," Carissa apologized.

Meredith smiled. "Why make such formalities between us? It's a pleasure to have you here. Just so happens that today, Henrietta is also my guest. She overindulged and upset her stomach. She's currently in the restroom, but you'll see her shortly."

"What are you talking about? Meredith, don't speak nonsense."

At this moment, Henrietta entered with her attendants. She was holding her stomach and clearly still felt unwell, but her retort to Meredith was forceful.

Meredith laughed. "Oh, Henrietta, you want to keep up appearances just because Carissa is here. Even if you refuse to admit it, you're still a glutton, and Kiera's just following your lead."

Carissa, Violet, and Rowan greeted her.

"Greetings, Princess Henrietta."

Henrietta responded with a respectful nod. "Please, sit down. Why stand? Carissa, why do you look so pale today? Has someone bullied you?"

Carissa took a seat and explained the situation regarding their visit to Gracehold Estate, detailing everything straightforwardly, including Violet's confrontation with the courtesan. Henrietta cast an approving glance at Violet. "Well done!"

exclaimed, "What kind of audacious woman dares to provoke the primary wife like that? If she disregards even a princess consort, it's clear how poor Leona must have been treated in the household! Now,

Meredith understood the purpose of

her composure. As her father-in-law was the Oversight Minister, it required her to be measured in her responses. After setting down her cup, she said, "Henrietta, why are you getting so

can't possibly

women. As a princess, she lived a life of luxury, but she had also been

said slowly, "there are regulations governing it. However the world is ruled by men.

Laws exist

rights, but they are

men

adhere to them.

concubines if his primary wife is over forty and has

the law was

As for the wealthy merchants with multiple concubines

receiving a woman or two from a superior as a plaything wasn't exactly something

of concubines would hardly lead to

from visiting entertainment parlors-a rule the late king had