Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1420

Feigning illness was no simple task. Carissa couldn't just immediately claim she was too sick to handle official duties after today's awkward incident in the royal study. That would be too obvious, and would make future encounters between them awkward, with unspoken tensions lingering.

For those in high positions, that might not matter much. But since Carissa and Rafael were officials, they couldn't afford to be disrespectful.

After some discussion, it was decided that Carissa should go about her routine as usual the next day- returning to the Capital Guard headquarters and leading a team outside the city to maintain order. A few days later, they would stage a minor incident.

Due to the recent chaos caused by bandits, many people had flooded into the capital seeking refuge. However, without proper documentation, they were unable to enter the city and were left stranded outside. Following Zoey's lead, many noble families and wealthy merchants had set up temporary relief efforts, offering food, medicine, and warm clothing. Because of this, many refugees were reluctant to leave. Life was tough, but it was still better than traveling home in the freezing winter.

As a result, fights and disputes broke out almost daily outside the city. Carissa even sent the Garrison Unit to maintain order. It wasn't a difficult problem to handle.

For the next two days, Carissa personally led troops outside the city to patrol and keep things under control. There were indeed many refugees. However, with the Garrison Unit keeping things in check, they were able to line up in an orderly manner to receive porridge.

Carissa spent half the day outside the city, then returned to the palace in the afternoon to discuss military affairs with the court officials. Once the discussions were over, she left with the others as usual.

Salvador used to have her stay for lunch, but after that, he typically wouldn't keep her any longer. After dinner, he would review official documents late into the night before finally returning to his chambers to rest.

horse was startled and she was thrown off, injuring her leg. She was sent back to Hell Monarch Estate by the Garrison Unit guards. Once back, she called for Ivy to tend to her injury, then sent word to request time off.

incident look real, Carissa had indeed hurt herself in the fall, but it wasn't serious. After all, Robert could only check her pulse and couldn't assess her actual injuries. And anyway,

delivered his report to Salvador, the latter became quite concerned. He immediately ordered Robert

delivered, Robert didn't return, and everyone at Hell

knew Salvador may not have that kind of intention toward Carissa, but they couldn't let the palace consorts and officials misunderstand or exaggerate the potential problems

Ryan returned on his day off, Victoria summoned Helen to accompany him into the palace to offer their greetings and also

ask further. The older woman simply told her

Helen found

inquiring about the details? Helen jokingly said a few words, but seeing that her sister wasn't smiling

to the study to meet

any of the palaces, go ahead. Just come back after you're

stood with a grin. "You know me so

lips as she looked at her sister. "You're wearing new clothes today. Don't you want to

turned with a bounce in her step,