Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

"When we were in Harmony Palace, we weren't allowed to leave our own courtyards. Whether it was practicing martial arts or receiving instruction from the courtesans as my sister did, it all took place within our own courtyards. "I've never been to the western courtyard before. However, according to the servants, it's used for religious worship. Grand Princess Eleanor goes there to pray on the first and fifteenth days of each month," Carmen replied. Carissa frowned. "So, there's a temple there?"

It couldn't be as simple as a temple. If it were, why would Eleanor be so anxious? It seemed Carissa would need to find an opportunity to investigate further.

"You mentioned you have some skill in martial arts?" Carissa asked.

"Greta is my teacher. I've trained for several years. We sisters all have similar skills. Since the grand princess raised us, she needed us to be useful. She wouldn't want to waste her efforts," Carmen answered. Carissa nodded. That was true.

Eleanor was not merely cruel. Her collusion with Yuvan indicated she was plotting something significant, and she would naturally make full use of her resources.

"How does your dad treat your mom?" Carissa queried.

"Because my dad particularly favored my mom, Grand Princess Eleanor was able to manipulate him," Carmen said, her voice filled with frustration. "But my mom always wanted to escape from Harmony Palace. My dad had opportunities to help her in the past but didn't. "It wasn't until my mom was pregnant with my brother that he started to fear. But by then, my mom was heavily pregnant and about to give birth. How could she escape then?"

Her tone was full of resentment towards Henry, equal to her resentment towards Eleanor.

again as she spoke, "Now, my mom is imprisoned in the dungeon, kept there to ensure that my sister and I obey. Before I left, I managed to see her.

Carissa said, "Go back for now. I've put all three of them to sleep. I'll have them searched, including

that they had gained some level of trust. After all, it was unlikely Carissa and her group would

"Then..." Carmen prompted.

the capital. I still can't fully trust you,"

let me follow you back to the estate. Only then will the grand princess release my mom from the dungeon. While she may not treat

husband. "What

sat upright, his demeanor serious. "I'll leave the decision in your

stifled a laugh. In Carissa's presence,

now. I'll see you again. The journey back

that Carissa had given her answer, Carmen sensed further insistence

she could only bow and reply, "Understood. I'll take my

and asked, "Should we keep

hesitated for a moment before replying,