Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 771

Giles, the head steward of Ironridge Estate, stood outside the door. He nodded respectfully as he entered

the room.

He explained, “Madam Emma, there’s no need to worry Grand Princess Eleanor’s treason has essentially been established. The Supreme Court’s Investigation is merely to uncover those behind it. Even if they don’t find anyone, the Supreme Court will still go through the motions. Since the Marquis of Ironridge’s household and Grand Princess Eleanor’s household are connected through marriage, some fallout is

inevitable.

“However, Lady Carissa only summoned the marquis and Lady Jessica for questioning today, which clearly indicates she doesn’t intend to escalate things. Otherwise, even those close to Lady Jessica would have been called in.”

Emma sighed. “I really don’t understand. Grand Princess Eleanor holds such a high position. Why would she resort to treason? And what about the concubines in her household? I’ve heard there were over a hundred, and most of them have died, I also heard that no male infants were left alive. How can a person be so cruel?”′′

With how things were, it wasn’t strange why Jessica had never gotten pregnant.

Emma wanted to mention that, but the thought was too harsh to voice aloud. Still, it lingered in her mind.

The consequences of one’s actions would always come back to haunt them.

a chill in her heart. It was

summon those who were with Jessica and ask if they have suffered

hesitated but, seeing Margaret’s serious expression, he finally spoke up, “Most of the maids who accompanied her are gone. Rumor has it they were sold off, but I fear

closely and let her do as she pleased. We were unaware of her cruelty. Whether they were sold or killed, there will be

Asking someone to look into this matter meant Margaret

cast her out.

Jessica’s side. She should know

household would be implicated to some degree. If word got out and the public began to discuss and condemn them, how would the servants mistreated by Jessica or those sold off

Anyone who had

already struggling with household matters. I thought Jessica wouldn’t dare

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been far too complacent.

“There’s no need to be upset, Madam Margaret. Let’s first find out where the people from her quarters have been sold off to and see if we can bring them back. As for those she

Mother, don’t blame yourself. It’s not unusual for a mother–in–law to refrain from interfering in a daughter–in–law’s treatment of her maids and servants, especially

never truly understand their heart. I never imagined such a depth of hidden malice would be concealed in Grand Princess Eleanor’s household. It’s truly horrifying. What we know is likely just the tip of the iceberg. This