Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 790

Just as she took a few steps out of the royal study, Cassa was intercepted by the queen’s head maid, Lydia, who smiled and curtsied.

“Your Grace, it’s been a while since we last met.”

Carissa returned the smile. It has. What brings you here, Lydia?”

“Oh, it’s nothing urgent. Her Majesty mentioned she hasn’t seen you in some time and would like to invite you to Everspring Palace for some tea.”

Carissa’s throat was parched and she felt the pang of thirst. However, she also knew that an invitation from the queen rarely came with good intentions.

Could she decline?

Seeing the determined look on Lydia’s face, she realized that refusal wasn’t an option.

“Alright, then. Please lead the way.”

“Of course, Your Grace,” Lydia replied cheerfully before setting off.

The distance from the royal study to Everspring Palace was a bit of a trek, but the weather was pleasant, with a gentle breeze that eased some of the oppressive atmosphere from the study. As she walked, the tension slowly bled out of Carissa’s body.

Although Kylie was not very friendly with her, dealing with the queen was far more manageable than facing Salvador’s intimidating presence.

at Everspring Palace, Lydia

clothing standing up to pay his respects. She recognized him immediately–Lionel, the queen’s brother, a third–rank Councilor, and a

bowed respectfully.

calm and distant as she sat regally on the

respectfully greeted, “Commander

the greeting,

seated,” Kylie

her and took a seat on the left side of the room, while nel settled across from

“I have something

may I have a glass of water?” Carissa

refreshments!” Kylie commanded

Carissa asked, “What is it you wish to ask, Lord

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the subject, Ultimately, he endured the humiliation in his heart

Prince Rafael came to our residence and said that my dad has been keeping a mistress outside. She is said to be a concubine’s daughter from Eleanor’s household. You were the one who discovered this, right,

with Rafael the night before, and they had agreed to speak with Malcolm privately. Why had it been spread to the

He would have

as concubines, Malcolm had kept the one sent to him outside as a mistress. So, it was inappropriate for Rafael and Carissa to announce the matter in

asked, “Are you saying His Highness mentioned this in front of everyone

me how you heard of this. Who did you hear it from?” Although Carissa couldn’t fathom how a matter that should have been kept private had suddenly become common knowledge among the Quinton family, she replied,

How did you