Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1168

Kylie instructed that her children should be taken out to play, then called for Jocelyn's mother, Vera Jansen, to come in for a conversation. When Vera heard Kylie mention Thomas, she frowned slightly.

"Your Majesty, General Farrell is much older than Jocelyn. He may not be a suitable match. However, Marquis of Glandale's third son, Hubert Schmitt, is a promising young man. He's young and talented, and has already passed the provincial examinations last year. Though he won't inherit a title, with his talent and the support of the Quinton family, he could certainly make a name for himself."

Hubert was striking and composed. At just 19, he had already passed the provincial exams and was now preparing for the national exams. His future seemed full of promise.

Vera's words caused Lydia, who was standing nearby, to chuckle. "Madam Vera, do you think the Quinton family has many promising sons?"

Vera couldn't help but feel proud. "Naturally. There's not a weakling among them. The third branch may be the weakest, but even Logan has married a high princess."

Kylie laughed.

"My third uncle isn't weak-he simply had an accident. Before he fell, he was just as sharp and clever as any of the others. Our family has no weaklings. With such a big family and so many talented sons, many of them already serve in official positions, and even more are about to. What do you think someone like Hubert Schmitt, who's only supported by his mother's family, can achieve in his career?"

nonchalantly, then added, "We can't have him

grew more

many positions to go around. It might be better if Ms. Jocelyn's husband doesn't have to compete with the Quinton

Jocelyn marries him, General Farrell could secure her a title, and she would be a titled lady at such a young age. Why

entirely convincing. Still, she began to think that

Vera said,

Farrell's household is rather

hidden? Besides he was already married once. How could we allow one of our family's daughters to marry him? Even though military officials are powerful,

if he wasn't once married, how would General Farrell ever consider Jocelyn? Have you heard? Ms. Young once admired him. Both families were about to arrange the match, but for some reason, General Farrell didn't think she was suitable." Vera had heard the story before, but she found it hard to believe. "How could General Farrell turn down the granddaughter of the royal chancellor?

he has every right to possess. Do you know why he can be so confident?" Kylie picked up her coffee, her pale fingers tracing the rim of the

you, Aunt Vera, but Jocelyn is my cousin. When there's something good to be had, I always think of her first. It's not that I have any special opinion of General Farrell, but His Majesty does." Kylie took a slow sip of her coffee, watching as Vera's expression went

Vera was indeed tempted.

seized the moment to stoke the fire. "Earlier, Her Majesty

like General Farrell