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.

chill in her heart. It was all too horrifying to

those who were with Jessica and ask if they have suffered from her abuse,”

maids who accompanied her are gone. Rumor has it they were sold off, but I fear

manage her affairs closely and let her do as she pleased. We were unaware of her cruelty. Whether

towards Margaret, understood her mother–in–law’s thoughts. Asking someone to look into this matter meant Margaret was considering asking

cast her out.

been by Lady Jessica’s side. She should know quite a bit,” Emma added, her tone now

public began

a thorough investigation of the household should be conducted. Anyone

and I’m already struggling with household matters. I thought Jessica wouldn’t dare act recklessly only

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Chapter 771

been far too complacent.

from her quarters have been sold off to and see if we can bring them back. As for those she has wronged,

to refrain from interfering in a daughter–in–law’s treatment of her maids and servants, especially

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

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