Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1314

It had been six days since the Earl of Silverstone's family was imprisoned, and not a single tear had fallen from Zoey's eyes.

But now, in Carissa's presence, her eyes suddenly reddened. She quickly turned her head, her voice breaking as she whispered, "Thank you, Your Grace, for visiting a prisoner like me."

Carissa looked at Zoey, who was dressed in coarse prison garb, her disheveled hair concealing a face grimy with dirt. The dignified and graceful woman she once was seemed barely recognizable.

"You have suffered, Madam Zoey," Carissa said softly.

Zoey quickly masked her sorrow and replied, "I'm not concerned for myself, but I fear for the children.

Your Grace, what does His Majesty intend to do with us? Will we be executed?"

Carissa gently pulled her into a seat. "If His Majesty sought to execute you out of anger, he would have done so by now. He means to use you to draw Mr. Prince back. If he surrenders, your punishment will be lightened."

Zoey shook her head. "Impossible. He will never surrender."

we're doing everything we can to bring him to

bundle and pulled out a packet of medicine, placing it

on protecting yourself.

Prince, and Isaac is working on your behalf in secret. The medicine and food you gave out before have had a great effect, and now many

could no longer hold back the tears. They streamed down her face in a torrent. "Thank you,

felt like it was being consumed by

The hatred threatened to swallow her sanity, but she managed to keep her composure for the

as Oliver's crime of deserting his post and shaking the morale of the army was far too serious.

labeled all these medicines with their uses," Carissa said, tucking away the remaining packet. "I hope you won't need them. I'll send this batch to Cedric and the others. Don't worry. Deputy Commander Kimber won't be too harsh with you. Just remember-stay calm, avoid making a scene, and don't speak with defiance

away her tears,

Zoey's disheveled hair. She felt

was crawling with them-rats, lice,

closer, Carissa noticed Zoey's neck and hands were covered in red, swollen bumps. They were clearly from bites, and

you with other food or clothes, only medicine for survival during crucial times. I also have a few bottles of ointment that

Zoey's voice trembled with gratitude. Her greatest fear had been the illness that often plagued the prisoners, but with the medicine, she felt a bit more at ease. "As for food and clothing, there's no need to trouble yourself. The prison may be damp and