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."

someone like Charlotte, who could clearly distinguish between love and hate. While they admired

her. He certainly resented Rebecca, but her cruel and ungrateful nature had led him to marry Carissa.

his forehead had faded to a light bruise, but at first glance, it still gave

very auspicious and insisted that Dylan hold him down while he applied some powder to

Helen had gone to the palace to keep Victoria company. Otherwise, she would

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 matter how diligent

to drop by and see her. Helen had been living in the palace for

she died at just the right time. This year will be

I've seen you holed up in here all day.

informed. Now that you're out of the palace and staying with Rafael, 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 work raising my son, it's only natural to want to enjoy the fruits of my labor. Am I supposed to keep toiling

her words. If she said something wrong, it was only a few

"You're quite lazy, you know. You

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

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

neat and tidy. "Why say that the year will be peaceful since that old woman is dead? Did she make you suffer while she was alive? Do you