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, they couldn't help but silently curse

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

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

and insisted that Dylan hold him down while he applied some powder to cover it up.

Otherwise, she would have nagged him endlessly about the

come to pay their respects on the first and fifteenth days

her. Helen had been living in the palace for

She remarked, "Well, she died at just the right time. This year will

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

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

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. You have

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,"

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

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