Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Such a large-scale search naturally caught Helen's attention. She had gone to bed early and was fast asleep when the commotion outside woke her. Gillian, who was sleeping in the same room, was asked to check what was happening. When Helen heard that a servant had stolen Violet's Mystic Pearl earrings, her anger flared.

"Our household provides a much better life than other estates. The person who stole the earrings doesn't appreciate that. If I catch them, I'll have their arms broken!" Helen exclaimed.

"Lady Carissa has arrived," someone announced from outside.

"Why is she here instead of handling things outside? I'm already in bed," said Helen, reluctant to leave her warm bed amidst the cold night air.

"Mother." Carissa strode in confidently, alone.

She knew that the Mystic Pearl earrings would be found in Janice's quarters. Since Janice originally served under Helen, she should decide how to deal with her once the earrings were found.

Helen's displeasure evaporated the moment she saw Carissa, and a warm, inviting smile pulled at her lips. "What brings you here? It's a chilly night, and you didn't even put on extra layers. Come, have a seat."

Carissa nodded respectfully. She was aware her mother-in-law preferred to stay in bed, so she settled on the edge of it.

"I'm sorry to have disturbed you so late, Mother. It's my fault for not managing the household more strictly."

"Oh, it's not a big deal. It's just that it's quite the fuss at this hour. Why not search tomorrow instead?" Helen asked as she yawned.

tomorrow, the thief could easily dispose of the earrings. They're worth quite a bit of

at Gillian as if asking the latter to continue

can't hold out without a cup. I see your eyelids

drink it at

can reprimand them. Your status alone would be enough

the

daughter-in-law's words. While

Helen's status was indeed

she had never really involved herself

few words of

be enough to

anyone.

would be brought to Helen in the middle of

and glared at everyone in the room. "Who among you took it? Return it now while Carissa is still here, and

ones serving Helen were

to her room in the middle of the night, it had to be someone close to her, not just any