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, they couldn't help but silently

Rafael refrained from cursing her. He certainly resented Rebecca, but her cruel and ungrateful nature had led him to marry

The bump on his forehead had faded to a light bruise, but at

and insisted that Dylan hold him down while he applied some

the palace to keep Victoria company. Otherwise, she would have nagged him endlessly about the state of

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

while investigating the treason case, he would take time to drop by and see her. Helen had been living in the

of Rebecca's death. She remarked, "Well, she died at just the right time.

raised an eyebrow in curiosity. "Who told you that? I've seen you holed up in here all day. Did someone in the palace spill the

focus on enjoying yourself." "If my son is doing well and my daughter-in-law is

was accustomed to being unrestrained in her words. If she said

quite lazy, you know. You

I've fought through so much to get to where I am today. I wouldn't have such a peaceful life if

thought she got through it all on her own and wanted to be proud

arranged the sugar cubes on a plate, making them neat and tidy. "Why say that the year will be peaceful since that old