Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1179

Vera quickly pressed her hand to Jocelyn's mouth.

"Stop shouting nonsense! How dare you speak of such vulgarities? If those words reach your uncle's ears, he'll scold you thoroughly."

The Quinton family upheld strict traditions, and every action and word from the younger generation had to be proper.

Jocelyn shook her head and slapped Vera's hand away. "How can he criticize us when his own behavior is so dishonorable? I don't fear him anymore!"

"Enough!" Vera scolded, her tone sharp. "You're being childish. Others might harp on your uncle's past, but we've been covering for him all this time. Remember, he's still the Civil Minister and his son-in-law is the king. So many people's careers depend on him-don't forget that!"

Jocelyn sniffled, pouting as she fell silent, not daring to speak ill of her elders again. "I just can't stand General Farrell! He's weak and cowardly. His wife had an affair with another man and caused a huge scandal, yet he doesn't even say a word."

"This is the queen's decision," Vera replied calmly, applying the medicine to her daughter's wound. She took the opportunity to carefully explain the differences between marrying Hubert and Thomas.

Jocelyn had always admired Kylie, but she couldn't agree with her mother on this matter. Kylie had mentioned Thomas out of the blue the other day, and Jocelyn had found it strange.

the Farrell family really think they can marry into ours? They should know their place!

be able to convince Jocelyn, she let the matter drop. After all, the matter wasn't settled yet, and they still had to get Victoria's approval. They could talk again once that hurdle was cleared. However, Jocelyn was still furious. When she returned to Gracewood Women's Academy, she ranted to Hailey and the others about how Thomas had the nerve to consider marrying her. She spared

but others, who revered Thomas for his bravery in the war and his heroic status in Starhaven, believed such words were an insult to a man of his stature. They felt he shouldn't be mocked or belittled in

quickly

of the other students were indifferent,

fiercer, and soon the young women began hurling books,

stormed in with a ruler in hand, Jocelyn had

been slapped was Courtney Prince, Zoey's daughter. Thomas had once been

Courtney had kept

argument, as her mom had warned her repeatedly not to cause trouble at Gracewood Women's Academy. As the insults grew sharper and more venomous, Courtney could no longer stay

set Jocelyn off, though, wasn't just the comment

"I haven't heard anything about your families talking about an engagement. Maybe you've been spreading

at those words. In her mind, only she had the right to look down on that old man. But now, Courtney was implying that Thomas wouldn't ever consider her as a marriage partner-that was a serious insult. Without thinking, Jocelyn slapped Courtney

scene. She stormed

elet

you strike another student? Such behavior is disgraceful, not only to your