Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1439

Lydia hesitated for a moment before saying, "But if we spread word of this, Lady Xavier's reputation will be ruined, and the other young ladies of the Earl of Southstead's family will suffer as well."

Kylie's eyes gleamed coldly. "She's just the daughter of a concubine with an inflated sense of her own worth. She looks down on everyone, likely dreaming of a marriage that's beyond her reach. A girl so lofty in her ambitions deserves what she gets.

"Besides, I've heard she has a fiery temper and is unafraid of anyone. It would be best if she went and caused a scene with Carissa. Let people see the spectacle, and soon, no one will be talking about His Majesty anymore."

Lydia fell silent, unsure of how to respond.

"Now, when I say something, you resist at every turn. You constantly find fault. Tell me, how do you suggest we put an end to this uproar? Should we allow His Majesty to remain in the public eye, constantly criticized and ridiculed?" Kylie snapped, her patience running out.

Lydia wanted to argue that even if Janelle went to cause a scene, her antics wouldn't help silence the rumors surrounding Salvador. It would simply be treated as a trivial matter-a young woman causing a fuss would hardly be capable of quelling a political storm.

But seeing Kylie's anger flare, Lydia held her tongue and obediently left to carry out her orders. With the year drawing to a close, the social season was in full swing, and people were exchanging news at a rapid pace.

Soon, it became common knowledge that Kylie had intended to have Janelle become the Hell Monarch's secondary wife, only for his princess consort to reject the proposal.

of Southstead. Though she was born to a concubine, she was the favored child of the matriarch of the family. From a young age, she excelled in music,

her temperament was as fiery

matchmakers began to speak of her with thinly veiled sarcasm. However, Janelle was not one to uphold the delicate demeanor expected of a

offended. She had a habit of criticizing older relatives

had earned her a reputation. As a result, she was seldom invited to noble gatherings in the capital, for fear of

of lesser status.

disdain of most in her household, yet both the matriarch and the Earl

simple enough-Janelle was sharp and

and managed the household with ease. Her stepmother, the lady of the household, was often ill. Thus, Janelle took charge of both the external business dealings and the inner workings of the estate. Though many of her relatives

the Earl of Southstead's family maintained a low profile among the capital's aristocratic circles. Not

their lack of political influence, their noble status ensured that no one dared to slight them. However, they were rarely the talk

there was news that Kylie had intended to arrange Janelle's marriage to the Hell Monarch as a secondary wife, only to

awaited to see whether Janelle, with her brash and bold nature, would dare to confront Carissa and demand an explanation. After all, the position of secondary wife

With Kylie's help, she could have married the Hell Monarch, someone many people admired. But

common folk