Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

And that wretched woman currently favored by Leopold was Margaret's niece. She was made his concubine and, like a breeding sow, already had a son and a daughter. Now, she was pregnant again and was expected to give birth in a few days.

Returning now would only add to Jessica's grievances. But with her mother's orders, Jessica had no choice but to go back.

The pride she once had, boasting about returning to her natal family, now seemed like a distant memory. No one came to pick her up, and she had to return alone, looking quite embarrassed. Taking Serena in as a concubine...

That wretched woman had bore a son and a daughter, and was about to give birth again. Though Serena was foolish, her youth and beauty gave her an advantage. Jessica could let Serena deal with that wretched woman, and then benefit from the chaos.

Even though Jessica thought that way, her resentment towards Serena was profound.

Wretched, all of them-Jessica had brought trouble upon herself.

Eleanor closed her eyes, her thoughts drifting elsewhere.

Yuvan's plan to marry a daughter from the Spencer family as his new wife had been settled shortly after Avis' death. The Spencer family was powerful and influential, with soldiers, weapons, and warhorses. She wondered what position the Spencer family's daughter held within the family.

Also, Oliver's daughter had reached marriageable age and might be a good match. If Yuvan's eldest son, Randall, married her, they would acquire the support of the Prince family. Oliver controlled the Hell Monarch Army and the Sinclair Army.

There were also the marriage arrangements for Stephanie and Sabrina, which would be best managed within the high society of the capital. Through strategic marriages, they could attract some important figures.

But first, Eleanor needed a reason to bring Yuvan and his family back. For now, she couldn't afford to focus on Jessica and needed to plan carefully.

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faded as the guests departed. The servants quickly tidied up, and Carissa escorted

and had drunk a little more than

called out to a maid, and said, "Go and make a pot of sobering

responded promptly, "Understood, Your

to gently massage Helen's

with a smile. "I'm just so happy, really overjoyed. Today's banquet was exemplary. Carissa, how did you manage such perfection? It was such a grand event, and you handled everything alone without bothering

If she had asked Helen for advice, the

no other regret. I just hope you'll soon

smiled. "Well, if I can't give you one, would it

Helen was excitedly about to agree, when she noticed her son

loomed like a giant beast on the wall. She froze momentarily, but reassured

and said, "You're so generous. It seems the

in, his voice icy. "I married you because you wouldn't tolerate concubines. So, the

Helen didn't immediately understand. "You want

many women around me. I don't want any

gaze shifted

going against the entire Pathfinders Guild or the martial world. I won't stop, not even if the Pathfinders Guild members tuon me into mincemeat.

up, and scolded, "What nonsense

something as unlucky as