Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1241

The group chattered away, exchanging stories of what had happened since their last meeting. Then, came the big news-a bombshell, really-that Cynthia and Bun were officially betrothed. Carissa and Violet were both stunned. They shot to their feet, staring at the couple in disbelief. Carissa, chin in hand, mused, "Well, I'll be. They really do look like a married couple now, don't they? Both with those round, cherubic faces.'

Violet raised an eyebrow, adding, "Now that you mention it, they do have the same features-eyes, ears, nose, mouth, all in perfect proportion. Are we sure they aren't siblings?"

Cynthia blushed deeply and scoffed. "Ugh, you two are the ones who look like siblings."

Violet looked between them and asked, "But seriously, when did you two catch each other's eye?" Violet was already thinking about whether she would need to prepare a wedding gift or add to Cynthia's trousseau. Well, she might end up doing both since the bride and groom were both her good friends. She sighed happily. It had been a long time since she had the pleasure of spending money so freely. "Go ahead and tell them, Thia," Bun said, glancing at her.

He really had become much more composed. His slimmer face even made him look rather handsome now.

"It wasn't about catching each other's eye. It's just that I'm at the right age, and my mentor said we shouldn't let good things go to outsiders, so he told me to take him," Cynthia explained, slightly embarrassed.

"Good things, huh?" Violet teased, looking back and forth between them. "Alright, Bun, you've lost weight but you're still a good thing, I suppose."

In the Crystal Bloom Guild, many of the senior apprentices married among themselves, mainly because they rarely interacted with outsiders. Besides, when young men and women spent so much time together, it was inevitable that some feelings would develop.

Cynthia and Bun had fought side by side

battles, sharing a bond of camaraderie and mutual respect. Having grown up together, their paths had intertwined over the years. They weren't perfect, but they had grown to understand each other well enough to know that they could live a happy life together.

shifted to the raid on the gentlemen's

all night, Cari. Being an official must be tough. Thank goodness we didn't stay in the capital," Cynthia said, her face full

bother being an official? Come back to Meadow Ridge with us, life would be so much more carefree

to return to Meadow Ridge-the thought

now, though. Growing up means taking on responsibilities. Once I've wrapped up all the things I'm working on, I'll convince Raf to come back with me and

you go back to Meadow Ridge, it won't be all sunshine and roses. Your martial uncle's rules are

not worried. I have Raf, whom Sage Everett dotes on. He's

better than Meadow Ridge. If Cari's going back, I'm following her. They'll probably have kids in the future, and I'm going

four of them chatted all the way into the afternoon, their excitement and joy making it seem like the conversation would

The only regret

there. If he was, the five young generals from

have been

who urged Carissa to rest. After all, staying up all night couldn't be good for her

still riding high on excitement, but knowing she had to return to the Capital Guard headquarters later that evening to stand watch, she

out for a stroll, and naturally, they couldn't avoid

It wasn't hard

couldn't stay hidden for long. That morning, officials from the Supreme Court had already

had it