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."

say their farewells. Ruth showed little affection toward her daughters-in-law and grandchildren, her expression distant and unreadable. Once they had all left,

for your health. His Highness is thinking of you. Please don't dwell on

is? If he were truly so dutiful, why didn't he leave for the fiefdom back in March or April, when the weather

since he was a boy. He doesn't do what should be done,

won't tolerate even the 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 a spotless

her. "Your Grace, please! You mustn't say such things. These are

her hand

me 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

peaceful end. I should've passed last year. Instead, I've wasted so much of the palace's fine medicine, not to mention the rare herbs and treasures 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

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 send her some food, or maybe a few pieces of clothing. Let her live a little more comfortably, won't

I felt a bit stronger these past two months, I made her two sets of clothes.

Lady Helen. Go and beg her for help. We don't need to meet Eleanor-just ask your sister to deliver the clothes and some pastries for us. Since she's at Hell Monarch Estate, it should be easier to get