Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1129

Violet had been leaving early and returning late lately. Even before the sun was up, there would be no sign of her. Yet, without fail, she would return to Skye Embroidery for an hour or so.

The workshop had gained a new addition recently-Eliza Carter, a woman cast out of her home. Her brother had offered to take her back in, but her sister-in-law disagreed. Not wanting to cause trouble for her brother, Eliza had instead chosen to come to the workshop. The two of them worked on embroidery and shared quiet conversations, never speaking of the past, only of the future. Violet quite enjoyed this peaceful atmosphere. On her occasional visits, she found herself chatting with Leona while Alana and Leah were also around. Their relationships seemed to grow closer with each passing day. Zoey also came by and happened to run into Violet that day, so they chatted casually for a while.

Violet knew that Cedric was training under Travis, and said frankly, "He's diligent, but he lacks some natural talent. He's more suited to being a scholar."

Zoey wasn't bothered by it, and smiled. "No matter. I don't expect him to become a martial arts prodigy. I just want him to be strong enough so that if trouble ever comes, he won't be caught unprepared."

Her words, though light-hearted, struck Violet as oddly bitter.

If she thought about it, the concern was clear. The heir to a noble house would be well-guarded on the road. If he were traveling to visit relatives, he would be surrounded by attendants, guards, and servants in abundance. If he were to take the national examinations and be appointed as an official in a distant land, the entourage would be just as grand. The noble heir would have little to worry about in terms of hardship or danger.

The only ones who could truly be under threat and endure suffering would be those exiled.

no longer at the height of its power, it still held a prominent

someone to summon you. She asks that you return to the manor quickly. Madam Viola has tried to commit suicide!" Zoey shot to her feet. "Why?

but... let's talk as we

not to be aired outside. In her panic, she had spoken hastily. Now, the details couldn't be

had taken her own life. When she saw that

entrance and saw that Luna's maid, Maya, was already waiting. The three of them climbed into the carriage

Madam Evelyn

well these past few days," Maya explained.

knows these pills are rare,

into Mr. Silas Lewis. When she found out the Snowdrop Pills were unavailable, she begged him

wife, who had

imprope conduct with Mr. Lewis Many people heard their argument, and Madam Viola was so ashamed that she went back

listened, her hands suddenly cold. She could hardly

the marriage soon. With this scandal, how