Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1422

After leaving the palace and returning to Hell Monarch Estate, Helen brought Ryan over to visit Carissa. Once the boy had finished speaking to his aunt and was sent on his way, Helen couldn't help but immediately blurt out everything she had overheard in the palace, including the harsh punishment Victoria had decreed.

After hearing this, Carissa comforted her mother-in-law, saying, "The people stuck in the harem have nothing to do all day. They can't go out like you, strolling through the streets or attending plays. Of course, they make up stories to pass the time. Otherwise, how would they get through such long days?"

"But that doesn't give them the right to speak like that! To say such ugly things-that Rafael has been made a fool of behind his back? Is that the kind of thing people should say? Is that what elders should be saying? It's disrespectful!" exclaimed Helen, livid.

Carissa sighed.

She couldn't help but wish she had seen the signs earlier and gotten "injured" sooner. Before the soup incident, she had suspected something was off but hadn't fully realized the extent. At the time, she thought the king might just be trying to gather information about the Pathfinders Guild.

But honestly, she wasn't sure what Salvador was thinking. He was always scheming. Even when she thought she had figured him out, he would end up thinking something completely different.

Right now, things were peaceful for her. But since she couldn't take part in military discussions, she had to rely on Winona to gather news from the front lines.

Still, things at the estate weren't exactly quiet. Word of Carissa's injury had spread, and plenty of people came to visit. It was strange. Before she had been injured, she hadn't realized how vast her network of connections was. Now that she was unwell, people came to check on her constantly.

They took turns visiting her, bringing gifts and medicinal herbs. While the visits weren't long, the constant stream of guests made her feel as though her peace had been interrupted. She had to thank each visitor and see them off with polite pleasantries, day after day.

It wasn't until several days had passed that she could finally enjoy some true quiet.

As for Gracewood Women's Academy and Skye Embroidery, they had asked Violet for permission before coming. However, not everyone came-only representatives were sent.

and Leona. The latter had visited before, but now she returned with the former. Since her cousin was

the women's academy, it was Rosalind who brought gifts from everyone. She smiled as she placed them

from Mrs. Ashford. And this

single gift,

was also the warmth of love evident in her eyes. Talking to Rosalind was always a pleasure. She spoke of her students with great fondness, pride gleaming on her

her previous class, these new students were much easier to teach, even joking that they were easier to teach than Trevor's pupils had been. They

listened, her smile never

asked, "How is your husband

fair face, and she fiddled

wedding night, didn't you worry your face might turn frightful with pain?" Carissa teased. Rosalind was immediately flustered.

Carissa laughed softly. Most

whether their husband would treat them well or how difficult married life might be. But Rosalind had been worried about whether

stomped her foot in mock frustration. Thinking back, she regretted it deeply. She shouldn't have asked that or worried so much for nothing. Now she had only

Lulu entered, bringing word that Zoey, along with Luna and Viola,

bit surprised. "Viola is

"Yes, Your Grace."

quickly moved to stand. "I should take

nodded. "Of course. Lulu, please see her

come to the study. He's compiling teaching materials and wishes to discuss them