Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Sylvia's lips parted in shock. Her mind was in turmoil.

Based on Victoria's words, it was clear that they knew the truth, yet had no intention of investigating further.

But did Sylvia truly wish for them to pursue the matter?

If they did, she would be the first to bear the consequences. Regret settled over her like a heavy cloak. Coming to confess had only cemented her guilt. Lowering herself to the floor, she bowed deeply before stumbling out on unsteady feet.

Watching her retreating figure, Victoria thought back to when Sylvia first entered the palace. Back then, she had been strikingly beautiful, with a proud and aloof temperament. After securing Salvador's favor, she had become arrogant, even domineering.

Over the past two years, she had learned to restrain herself, but the pride in her bones had never truly faded. And now, just the glimmer of ambition had driven her to this.

Power could really drive people to madness.

To prevent further complications, Victoria issued an order: Kylie and Grace were to copy religious texts, a task that would last until New Year's Eve. Only then would they be permitted to leave their quarters.

As for Connor and Caden, they were to spend their days studying and their evenings training in martial arts under Rafael's guidance. Also, they would reside in Serenity Palace, with Kylie and Grace barred from seeing them.

Because Serenity Palace was an impenetrable stronghold, there was little risk of the princes' food or drink being tampered with. However, they were most vulnerable when traveling to and from their lessons, so Rafael arranged for soldiers from the Mystic Army to escort them, ensuring their safety.

passed, and before long, a rumor spread through the palace. It was said that Sylvia's demotion had been due to her involvement in

arose, claiming that Sylvia had been innocent all along. The true culprit was

like wildfire, sweeping through the palace corridors until it reached the

miscarriage, she couldn't allow the blame to fall upon her. Besides, she was confident there was no evidence against her. If there was, Salvador's wrath would

Kylie knew precisely whom she could not afford to offend, and who might be worth stepping on, if only to test where Salvador's favor

led her attendants straight to Laurel Palace. The moment she laid eyes on Sylvia, she unleashed a

two charges, Kylie ordered her

long since fallen from favor. With that in mind, how could the few

the shoulders and struck across the face a dozen times.

"Mother, please spare her! Mom never said such

down with all his strength. Despite her striking him

palace attendants hurried to stop him, but it took

in Kylie's arm, but she made no move to retaliate further. Instead, she cast

dare he attack me! Such reckless defiance! If he behaves this way now, what chaos will he bring upon

hardly stand, swaying as her attendants held her up.

and her accessories were scattered on the ground. Yet, even in such a wretched state, she still shielded her children

truly so blameless, Your Majesty? Do you dare swear to