Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1221

At Serenity Palace, Victoria was listening to a report from Ruth's chamberlain, Oscar. After he was done, Victoria sighed softly.

"I understand. Have the royal physicians do everything they can. Use the best herbs available."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Oscar replied, his eyes red-rimmed. "Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Why was this not reported to the queen?" Victoria asked calmly.

Oscar explained, "I've already reported it. The queen said it's a natural part of aging and that it was bound to happen. She sent some food over and told Lady Ruth not to worry, and that everything would be taken care of. I didn't dare to repeat this directly to Her Grace." Victoria frowned slightly. "I see. Yes, there's no need to mention it. What needs to be done will be done. But for now, we must do all we can to provide treatment."

Oscar's voice was hoarse as he said, "With Your Majesty's words, I am at ease. With the royal physicians attending her, at least Lady Ruth will be more comfortable."

"Go now. I will visit her later myself," Victoria instructed.

Oscar, deeply moved, bowed in gratitude before stepping out.

"Keith," Victoria called out, her tone now tinged with mild anger. "Go to the Royal Medical Department and inquire whether the queen has refused the physicians from attending to Ruth."

Keith acknowledged the order and was on his way out when he was informed that Kylie had arrived. Turning back, he glanced at Victoria. She nodded, signaling for him to continue his task. So, he hastily left.

Kylie entered the hall, accompanied by Lydia. She curtsied and respectfully said, "Greetings, Your Majesty. May you be in good health and peace."

such formalities. Have you

are you saying that I wouldn't come to greet you if I

rare to see such devotion from you, Kylie. I heard you've been unwell. Are you feeling

official excuse had been her illness. However, everyone knew the truth. Still, Victoria was willing to offer her a semblance

recovered now, thanks to your grace and blessings,

you're well again, you should rest

small, somewhat embarrassed

words might seem trivial, but they

gentle, often left one with the sense of a hidden meaning. It was

not as

it, the more she couldn't be sure if there was another meaning behind it. It

not expose herself to the wind, for example. It sounded like a caring suggestion, but Victoria knew well that it was not Kylie's health that kept her confined-she had been under house arrest. So, the words either carried a hidden meaning or

feeling in her chest, as though a thorn were lodged in her throat-neither easy to expel

exchanges, Kylie turned the conversation to the Gracewood Women's

palace, I tried to persuade them gently, encouraging them to send their daughters back to the academy.

gave a slight nod. "You're right, and your counsel was

have heard that the Gracewood Women's Academy plans to accept students from merchant families and commoners. Has Carissa mentioned this to you?" Victoria replied calmly, "I am unaware of this matter. What

instead,

could she say? Naturally, she thought it was all a joke. But seeing that Victoria wasn't angry and didn't show any sign

repeated, resting her elbow on the armrest.