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."

respected someone like Charlotte, who could clearly distinguish between love and hate. While they admired her, they couldn't help

but her cruel and ungrateful nature had led him to

forehead had faded to a light bruise, but at first

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

to keep Victoria company. Otherwise, she would

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

would take time to drop by and see her. Helen

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

curiosity. "Who told you that? I've seen you holed up in here all day.

just focus on enjoying yourself." "If my son

her sister, Helen always spoke her mind and was accustomed to being unrestrained in her words. If she

"You're quite lazy, you know. You have no

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

through it all on her own

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