Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 875

Violet felt no sympathy for Barrett.

"I heard from Claire that Serena didn't return for the funeral, but Aurora left Blessed Haven to don mourning attire for that old hag," she said.

Ever since the assassination attempt, Aurora had rarely left Blessed Haven. She wouldn't even make an appearance when Rebecca was nearing death, so it was strange that she would come out now to mourn. If someone wanted to kill her again, infiltrating the household during the funeral wouldn't be too difficult.

But Aurora was probably smart enough. The treason case had just happened, and it wasn't resolved yet. Who would dare to act recklessly at this time?

"Who's helping to handle the funeral arrangements?" Carissa asked.

Viola had been in poor health since giving birth, so she couldn't manage it. Aurora likely wouldn't be taking charge either.

"Madam Charlotte," Violet replied. "After all, they're sisters-in-law. It's not like they have a lot of grievances against each other. Plus, the family hasn't truly split up, so she'll handle what needs to be done."

"Aunt Charlotte is quite loyal and principled," Carissa remarked. "That's rare."

agreement. They genuinely respected someone like Charlotte, who could clearly distinguish between love and hate. While they admired her,

cruel and ungrateful nature had led him to marry Carissa. His anger toward her was only

a bit awkwardly. The bump on his forehead had faded

while he applied some powder to cover it up. Now, Rafael mostly stayed indoors unless

Victoria company. Otherwise, she would have nagged him endlessly about

the warm quarters of the palace. The concubines would come to pay their respects on the first and fifteenth days of the month, while Salvador visited every other day. No

take time to drop by and see her. Helen had been living in the palace for a few days and had seen Salvador

She remarked, "Well, she died

all day. Did someone in the palace spill the news? Are they even prying

you ought to help a bit. Don't just focus on enjoying yourself." "If my son is doing well and my daughter-in-law is dutiful, shouldn't I be enjoying life?" Helen shot back. "After all the hard

Helen always spoke her mind and was accustomed to being unrestrained in her words. If she said something wrong, it was only a few rebukes from her sister. What did

"You're quite lazy, you know.

do you mean? Since entering the palace, how many concubines have turned against me? I've fought through so much to get to where I am today. I wouldn't have such a peaceful life if I hadn't done all that," Helen

sister and sighed. Fine-if Helen thought she got through it all on her own

them neat and tidy. "Why say that the year will be peaceful since that old woman is dead?