Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Molly sent a notice to Silverstone Estate, stating that she would be visiting the next day. Upon recalling Carissa's words, Zoey's expression turned grave.

After a moment of thought, she instructed Jane, "Prepare gifts. I need to make a trip to Hell Monarch Estate."

"Madam Zoey, shouldn't we send a formal invitation first?" Jane asked. "Going like this might come off as a bit rude."

"No need for that. When I took Viola back with me, I mentioned to the princess consort that I would come to apologize in person. So, this visit wouldn't be seen as disrespectful."

With visitors from Yuvan's family arriving tomorrow, there was no time to wait for an invitation to arrange a meeting.

At Hell Monarch Estate, Carissa noticed Zoey's swollen face, the marks of fingers still clear on her skin.

"Are you alright?" Carissa asked.

Zoey smiled bitterly. "I'm fine. The injury is self-inflicted. No one at Silverstone Estate would dare to touch me."

Carissa didn't want to pry into her family affairs, but felt a pang of admiration as she observed Zoey's exhausted yet dignified demeanor. A stable and composed woman to manage the household was vital for a noble family. "Actually, you don't need to apologize," Carissa said. "It's not a big deal. I didn't think much of it, and it really shouldn't be you doing the apologizing."

After pondering this, Zoey decided to be straightforward. "Your Grace, my apology is just an excuse. I actually have something I want to ask you."

a slow sip, her gaze drifting lightly over Zoey's

inquire about someone from Yuvan's family must

under Rafael's watchful eye, with Travis himself leading the surveillance. Such

mask her anxiety, but the situation with Viola had drained

Grace, I'm sure you know

notice of visit to us.

Silverstone

Frontier. When Prince

Estate. Now, he'll be visiting Silverstone Estate. As a woman, I'm not familiar with the proper protocols for

greatly appreciate your guidance."

words were cleverly phrased, avoiding any potential pitfalls while making it seem as though she simply wanted to

in truth, if it were just a regular royal visit, how could she not know the customary

set her cup down

of your family. Given that Lady Molly is a princess consort, the visit should be conducted according to the protocols for receiving a princess consort. You've attended enough

However, if there are other

with a light laugh. "There's nothing else. The Earl of Silverstone's family and Prince Yuvan have had little interaction in the past.