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."

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 anger toward her was only because

walked a bit awkwardly. The bump on his forehead had faded to a light bruise,

Rafael's forehead didn't look very auspicious and insisted that Dylan hold him down while he applied some powder to cover it up. Now, Rafael mostly stayed indoors unless

company. Otherwise, she would have nagged him endlessly about the state

and Victoria had moved to 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 matter how diligent he was in his duties, he never forgot to check

the treason case, he would take time to drop by and see her. Helen had been living in the palace for a few days and

aware of Rebecca's death. She remarked, "Well, she died at

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

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 away for them?

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.

lazy, you know. You have no ambition at

much to get to where I am today. I

at her dim-witted sister and sighed. Fine-if Helen thought she got through it all on her own and wanted to be proud of it,

the year will be peaceful since that old woman is dead? Did she make you suffer while she was alive? Do you have a