Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1169

As soon as Helen entered the palace, she couldn't wait to take a stroll in the gardens with Dakota and Josephine. The red ruby jewelry set she wore today was so striking against her complexion that she wanted everyone to notice it-preferably on purpose. Meanwhile, Rafael accompanied Carissa to visit Victoria and chat with her. A crowd of noble ladies, both from inside and outside the palace, gathered around to join them.

Just then, Thomas' mom, Alice, entered the palace to offer her greetings to Victoria. To her surprise, Victoria asked about Thomas' marriage right in front of so many noble ladies.

Alice felt a wave of bitterness rise in her heart but didn't dare say a word of complaint to Victoria. Instead, she forced a smile and replied, "Your Majesty, matters of marriage cannot be rushed."

Victoria sighed. "It's a shame for him to be dragged into all this for no reason. The Farrell family has always been so kind-hearted, yet some people are causing all this chaos."

Alice then realized why Victoria had suddenly brought up the topic-the queen dowager was trying to clear Thomas and the Farrell family's name. Her heart swelled with gratitude, and her eyes welled up with tears. Her voice was hoarse as she said, "He's just a bit unlucky."

Victoria shook her head. "Nonsense. He is one of Starhaven's great generals and is deeply favored by the king. How can you say he's unlucky? His destiny has been written, and his fated match will come in time." Alice immediately bowed deeply. "Yes, Your Majesty. Thank you for your concern."

The other ladies in the room now looked at Alice differently. Before, there had been a hint of mockery in their gazes after all, the scandal was widely known and involved everyone in some way, and no one dared claim they were innocent. Now that Victoria had spoken, things had shifted. After all, she had just praised Thomas as a great general of Starhaven.

Victoria never spoke about matters from the previous reign, yet today she had taken the time to mention Thomas. The sharp women in the room could easily sense the underlying message. From now on, no one would dare belittle the Farrell family or gossip recklessly about them.

room, and she casually inquired about Marjorie's absence once she noticed. Just then, Lydia's messenger arrived. She explained that Marjorie was feeling unwell and didn't want to risk spreading

sighed lightly and raised her hand, signaling

the expression spoke volumes-enough to make the courtiers recall the rumors about

the side, impressed by

and talking about something for a long time,

one simple sentence, Victoria

a mess. She pointed out his high standing in the military, and suddenly, no one dared

subtly reminded the highborn ladies of Malcolm's affair with a mistress. With that, she cleverly shifted the

exchanging a few words, he excused himself, leaving Carissa

women surrounded Carissa, eager to offer compliments. Some

admired

presence, while a few remarked on how handsome and imposing Rafael looked.

children were favorite topics among the noblewomen, and Carissa responded with a smile, "There's no rush. Having children is something that can't

strained, as if there were some unspoken concerns. Both Carissa and Rafael had been to the

suggesting various physicians and remedies, the conversation growing