Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1094

Guilt flickered in Yuvan's heart, but so did a hint of impatience.

"Why do you speak like this, Mom? I can't stay by your side in the capital, so of course, I hope the queen dowager will be kind and look after you. That way, I won't spend my days worrying about you."

"Enough. Don't say any more. Just go. Be safe on your journey," Ruth said, waving him off.

She had raised this son herself how could she not know his temperament? How could she not see through his expression?

"Mom, forgive me for not being dutiful. It's the peak of summer and the heat is unbearable, so I can't take you with me to my fief. Besides, what would His Majesty think if I brought you along? Even if I've done nothing wrong, with how suspicious he can be, he'd probably find some reason to accuse me."

Ruth simply nodded. "I understand. Go now."

affection toward her daughters-in-law and grandchildren, her expression distant and unreadable. Once they had all left, she coughed

for travel, Your Grace. Taking you along wouldn't be good for your health. His Highness is

not know what kind of person he is? If he were truly so dutiful, why didn't he

always been like this since he was a boy. He doesn't do what should be done, but

slightest stain on it. But with that kind of personality, combined with his scheming, he's bound to fail. I'm just a woman who doesn't know much about the world, but even understand that great achievements require letting go of small things. If you want to pull off grand schemes but still crave

You mustn't say such things. These are treasonous words. If someone

her

to know, but do you thinkt don't understand my own son? Or the daughter I raised? Why did Eleanor scheme and plot like that? Wasn't it

Yuvan brought back from Valken to keep me alive. Was that really being dutiful? No, it was just a message to the king-to remind him that Yuvan wouldn't dare act rashly because he still has

cried yourself blind in one eye over the former grand princess." Tears streamed down Ruth's face. "She's in the Heritage Bureau, living a life worse than a dog's. Thank goodness she has Florence by her side. Think of a way to

won't be able to see her again. While I felt a bit stronger these past two months, I made

heard you have a younger sister who works with Lady Helen. Go and beg her for help. We don't need to meet Eleanor-just ask your sister