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.

"Did General Farrell speak to the king about this? Does the Farrell family really think they can marry into ours? They should know their place! I can't stand those military

stubbornness. Realizing she wouldn't 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

to the other students. Some laughed along, but others, who revered Thomas for his bravery in the war and his heroic status in Starhaven, believed such words were an insult

sides quickly fell into an

students were indifferent, simply enjoying the

young women began hurling books, paper, and quills at each other, turning

Athena stormed in with a ruler in hand, Jocelyn had already

was Courtney Prince, Zoey's daughter. Thomas had

Courtney had

longer stay quiet. She stood up to defend her former uncle, saying that if Jocelyn disliked him, she could simply

off, though, wasn't just the comment but Courtney's

families talking about an engagement. Maybe you've been spreading rumors yourself? How could General Farrell possibly have any interest

Courtney was implying that Thomas wouldn't ever consider her as a marriage partner-that was a serious insult. Without thinking, Jocelyn slapped Courtney hard across the face

it was to this scene. She

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behavior is disgraceful, not only to your family