Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Carissa interrupted, "You mentioned that the performance troupe was repeatedly disrupted a few years ago. How exactly were they disrupted? Did she say anything about it?"

"Yes, some scoundrels smashed up their equipment. They bought replacements several times, only to have them destroyed again. It made Lucas so furious, he was nearly foaming at his mouth." "When did this happen?" Carissa pressed.

"She said it was five years ago, and it went on for about six months."

"I see. Make a note that Eleanor might have visited Stonebridge County five years ago, or she could have sent someone there," Carissa instructed Jacob.

Jacob nodded. "Thank you for reminding me, Your Grace. I was so focused on Ms. Spencer's story that I completely forgot we still need to investigate Grand Princess Eleanor's so-called rescue." Jacob had never been so careless before. He realized he was too excited this time.

Violet continued, "After the performance troupe disbanded, everyone scattered for a few months. Jaina was left alone, and felt lost and helpless. But later, Lucas returned due to health issues, and she stayed in Stonebridge County to take care of him. At least she had someone she could call family by her side. During that time, there wasn't much she could do. She had to go up the mountain to gather herbs and hunt. If she found something rare, she could sell it for a good price.

save some money for herself. She mentioned she had planned to save up to ten silver coins to rent her own place, since they were living in a shared and crowded courtyard then. It was noisy, and there was only one kitchen. Sometimes, people would even steal her harvest from the mountain, so she wanted her

soon after, while she was collecting herbs on the mountain, she ran into bandits. She was outnumbered, and couldn't defend herself. Just then, Eleanor happened to be passing through and ordered her guards to rescue Jaina.

she felt compelled to repay Eleanor's kindness. However, Eleanor said they were fated to meet and had taken a liking to her. She wanted to bring Jaina back to the capital, and even contacted the local authorities to ensure they took good care of Lucas

her appreciation for the care given to Lucas. Jaina thought she would go to the capital and serve as Eleanor's

She lived there for

before being

Harmony Palace.

a veil or a hood to cover her face, and she was usually accompanied by four to six guards. Even though she was dressed in finery and lived a luxurious life, Jaina didn't have any money on her. "She could stroll around occasionally, and most of the news she received was from the servants in Harmony Palace. Even Thomas' achievements were recently told to her by a maid who had been serving her. It seemed Eleanor had intentionally instructed someone to talk

Jaina was at Harmony Palace, Henry entered her room. He had barely spoken a couple of words before Eleanor's people called him away, and he never came back