Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1217

Gerald was slightly startled. He turned to look at Carissa, his expression showing a hint of displeasure.

"Do you think I'm wrong, Your Grace? Or do you believe you are capable of teaching and spreading knowledge yourself?" Helen reached out, gently tugging on Carissa's sleeve, a silent plea for her to avoid any further argument with Gerald.

Helen loved Sigmund, so she had great respect for Gerald, who was once his tutor. In fact, she had once considered having Rafael marry one of the Quinton family's daughters. Ultimately, Kiera had married Logan, which fulfilled Helen's wish. Moreover, Helen felt that even though Gerald spoke to Carissa in a reprimanding tone, it was still advice from an elder to a youngster. Carissa should accept it humbly.

To be honest, she felt a bit uncomfortable, especially with Gerald's somewhat mocking tone. Wasn't he implying that Carissa lacked education? Even so, Helen chose to overlook it. After all, Gerald was a royal tutor, and age demanded respect. Carissa lifted her chin and met his gaze directly. "Lord Quinton, you're mistaken. While I do not possess the skill to teach and guide others the way you do, I do have the intention to protect Gracewood Women's Academy.

"My fault lies in not understanding the depths of malice in some people. To destroy the academy, they would go as far as ruining the reputation of so many students. You should not be directing your condemnation at me, but at those who sought to sabotage Gracewood Women's Academy.

"As for teaching, we have specialists for that. Are you suggesting that every teacher at the academy is a fraud? Not to mention my senior guild member Kyle, or the respectable Mrs. Ashford and Mrs. Wright-aren't they all virtuous and capable?"

is a difference from regular academies. "Even with the title of an academy, it should focus on teaching proper conduct and virtue. Mr. Spencer may be talented in painting, but that does not make him fit

respect for him had completely vanished when she saw him at the

into a sharp, almost mocking smile. His voice took on a sarcastic tone. "Ah, no wonder you're so bold. You're relying on the queen dowager's support. Well then, I apologize for offending you Please, forgive me,

wanting to argue with a petty person. He turned around and signaled for his servant to help

those words, she almost wanted to laugh. Some people thought their

no point in

"Why bother arguing with him? Even if he's wrong, just listen

"You're right, Mother. I won't engage with him like

sighed, then

acts so high

harsh. Just because he was King Sigmund's teacher and a learned scholar doesn't mean he should treat people like

like