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Eleanor knew the ladies who had sent her letters wanted to come so they could curry favor with the queen dowager. While she felt a surge of irritation over this, she couldn’t refuse them.

After all, she had connections with these noble ladies, it wouldn’t be wise to offend them, especially since Yuvan had just returned to the capital.

Moreover, she needed them to contend with Carissa’s plan on the fifteenth of October. She only deliberated for a short time before inviting them all over

The royal chancellor’s wife, Mildred, was the first to arrive. She was accompanied by her granddaughter, Rosalind. Eleanor explained the situation and mentioned that Victoria had sent food offerings, which prompted the concubines in the palace to do the same. At the same time, many noble ladies also expressed their desire to join in the event.

“That’s fine. They can come as long as they have good intentions,” Mildred replied with a warm smile.

Having been a devout religious believer for many years, Mildred had a compassionate heart. While she occasionally attended banquets like the prime minister’s wife, Natalie, Mildred’s true passion lay in the annual Emberfest Festival.

She only came to pray for the departed souls and learn more about the religion’s sacred teachings from the high priests. In the past years, she had never brought Rosalind along. However, her granddaughter had insisted on accompanying her this year.

Mildred knew Rosalind wasn’t particularly devout, but she appreciated her granddaughter’s understanding nature and respect for others‘ beliefs. It warmed Mildred’s heart that Rosalind was willing to spend the night by her side.

Candles had been set up on the altar outside the main hall, and a raised platform for people to pray on was ready.

Reverend Zane

now. The priests had a long journey and must be tired,

scriptures. I’ve already done many copies, but the more, the

but then received word that Natalie had also arrived. Since Mildred had already instructed her staff to prepare the writing supplies, Eleanor decided

arrived, the matriarchs of the Lloyd and Lewis families also arrived. Each

family, Irene, was over seventy but still had a rosy complexion and moved with grace. She turned to Eleanor and said, “This is my granddaughter–in–law, Nadine Langley. She suffered a miscarriage a few months ago,

wife of the top scholar in the

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throne, Justin

and child, he will surely return to you in time. Don’t grieve. Taking care of your

her gaze and softly said, “Thank you

let’s copy scriptures together. Later, we’ll have some vegetarian food. We’ll be starting the praying

“Alright.”

wood tables and a row of cushions in front of them. They

One by one t

ladies arrived, including

a more casual affair,

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