Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1229

Inside, heavy breathing could be heard-panicked and unsteady.

Perhaps Gerald had never experienced such chaos in his entire life.

No matter how big the problem, he had always been able to handle it with ease.

But this? This was beyond his control.

The thought of dying here was mortifying enough, but the idea of his body being found in such a place was even worse-especially since, on the eve of the New Year, he had sternly scolded Carissa before leaving the palace.

"Come out!" Carissa shouted again, her voice sharp and commanding.

Two barefoot courtesans stepped out. The room was warm, heated by silver charcoal. Carpets cover the floor, making it easy to walk barefoot.

"Will you leave on your own, or must I escort you?" Carissa asked calmly.

The two courtesans hurried out, leaving Gerald behind the screen, trembling faintly.

behind the screen, draping it over Gerald. Then, she seized his

Carissa led him down the stairs. Though his head was

her. But it seemed as though Carissa knew who he was, and she allowed him some

bundled into a carriage, separate from the others, who were all being dragged

perhaps he could strike a deal with Carissa. Surely, with

sure that Carissa knew who he was. With his disguise,

Many people gathered along the way to watch as the procession moved along. Several officials were

they had been ripped from tablecloths

Supreme Court. Carissa had already made arrangements with Matthew to

locked away in the Capital Guard

long time and hadn't been cleaned. As soon as they entered, a musty smell hit their noses. After the stench, there was

terrified. This was a fear beyond the usual dread.

for male companionship was normal. But in the eyes of

have anyone remove the cloth covering their faces. They could take them off themselves if they wanted

one removed their cloths,

each other when they were caught. The cloths were only put on when they were being taken out, so they could cover their

covering his head, sitting stiffly