Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1137

Isaac was silent for a long moment. He took a deep drink from the wine bottle, then tucked the Night Pearl away, wrapping it carefully before placing it in a small box. The glow faded, leaving only the faint light of the moon and a sky full of stars. Violet hadn't expected Isaac to have such a background. Carissa had never mentioned it before.

He had always been someone who lingered in brothels, either listening to the courtesans sing or playing music for them himself, a carefree and roguish sort. How could he possibly be a nobleman's son?

As Isaac remained silent, Violet's mind began to form an entire drama about a family rivalry behind closed doors.

He had said that he was born in a way that benefitted his dad. That surely meant he was well-loved, but a concubine's son gaining favor was a challenge to the legitimacy of the first wife's children.

As for what kind of woman his mother was, that remained unclear, but one could surmise she didn't seem to have much influence. Otherwise, how could Isaac have ended up wandering the streets without a home to return to? "Was it Evelyn who didn't want you to go back? Was she afraid you'd compete for the inheritance?" Violet ventured cautiously.

"They don't even know I'm alive," Isaac said, a carefree smile on his lips. "It's probably for the best. The Earl of Silverstone's family seems prosperous on the outside, but it's full of danger. They're better off not knowing I survived. If I had gone back, I would've had to face the mess they made there.

"But in just a few days here in the capital, I learned of my sister-in-law's troubles. I couldn't just ignore it. She might be the lady of the house, but to the Earl of Silverstone's family, she's still an outsider. A lot of responsibilities shouldn't be hers to bear."

Violet listened to him ramble on, trying to make sense of his words. After a moment, she asked, "So, you want to help Madam Zoey?"

can't help that it weighs on me," Isaac replied,

mom probably doesn't even acknowledge you. If you stepped in,

about the Earl of Silverstone's family? I've got everything I need. But if my sister-in-law were smart, she'd secure a future for herself. The capital isn't the only place to stay. She should take her children and find somewhere else to go. That's what we in the martial arts world would do. But she won't listen. So, I don't waste my time

sister? She has blood ties to you, so why

I'm the youngest in the family. As for her problems-why should I get involved? It's all her own choices. She's not like

pulled out the Night Pearl

seriously. "Not even my seniors and juniors in the guild know. Only Sage Adrian and Sage Everett are

secrets. Honestly, if you have a secret you can't share, then maybe you shouldn't tell anyone at all.

reminded, his voice tight

you. Anything you want in the capital-food, drink, women anything I've got you covered. Just tell me which establishment you want, and I'll pay to bring whoever you fancy back for

boast about how discreet you could

back, landing lightly on her feet, eyes gleaming mischievously. "Oh, I am discreet. I just don't talk. And when I do talk, how can I be

threatened, "If you dare tell anyone, I'll throw

Instead, she crossed her arms defiantly

now? Impossible you've got the guts, go ahead and throw me." She straightened her body slightly, her eyes sparkling in the moonlight. "A dark night with dim moonlight and a high wind. It's the perfect night to throw a body