Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1047

The Marquis of Ironridge's family spent the entire night getting to the bottom of things.

Once everything was clear, Margaret summoned Leopold. She laid out her plans.

"Divorce Serena, bring Jessica back, and invite those storytellers to come and tell the truth. We need them to clear things up." Leopold was already filled with disdain for Jessica. He didn't want her back, and strongly disagreed with Margaret's approach.

"I don't agree, Mom. We should just leave things as they are. People have already been gossiping about me because of what happened to Jessica. After all this time, I finally got some peace when I divorced her. All the gossip outside doesn't concern us-it's all about Jessica.

"If we clear things up now, it will only tarnish our reputation and Emma's as well. She's your niece, and she's also the mother of your two grandchildren. You're being too harsh. Either way, I won't take Jessica back-if she's divorced, she'll stay divorced." Margaret looked at him, her chest tightening with frustration and sorrow. Leopold had a head and eyes, but he was as good as a mannequin. He neither thought nor looked around him.

In families with noble titles and a long history like theirs, the one thing they feared was a lazy and mediocre heir-a disgrace worse than a wastrel.

Margaret's head spun, but she forced herself to push through.

"Lady Carissa has already investigated everything thoroughly. If I don't speak up, do you think she won't? She came here because she still respects me and wants us to handle it ourselves. If this gets out because of her, we won't have anything left to hide behind. Fine, it's your decision now. Ironridge Estate is yours to manage. Whatever you decide, I'll support you."

Margaret took a slight breath, her breathing becoming a bit labored.

is willing to give you some respect, could we ask her to suppress the matter? That workshop is just for show and a way to gain attention, anyway. Wouldn't it be smarter to use

she stared at him for a long time, confirming he was serious before letting out a heavy sigh. "Fine. Go speak with her, but

with her. You should talk to her instead," Leopold said, hoping to pass the

or Flora who had miscarried he was frustrated with them all. If Barbara hadn't provoked Jessica, none of this would have happened and Flora's unborn child would still be fine. Margaret's heart sank. "I'm sick. I can't deal with this

that, she waved him

you can't just ignore this! It's a matter for the inner household-how can I interfere?" Leopold

and slammed it onto the floor, shouting in fury, "Why is it always on me? I'm dying! When I'm gone, who will care about the affairs of this household?" The cup shattered with a loud

He furrowed his brow, his irritation growing. Seeing his mom was in such a state, however, he dared not oppose her for fear of being branded disrespectful

If anyone else wants her, they can have her. Serena can go too. I've had enough of

giving orders

the bed, her eyes closed, but tears fell freely from her

Useless!

day, Margaret personally invited a few storytellers to the

storytellers were

Regardless of whether what

family had cast her aside. On the other hand, Emma had kept a spotless reputation, having borne a

matter lie? After all, who

speak of this would damage the reputation of the Marquis of Ironridge's family beyond measure. It