Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Kylie had always looked down on Grace.

The latter's family lacked distinction, and her beauty could scarcely be considered remarkable. Her rise to the position of higher-ranked concubine seemed nothing more than the result of fortunate circumstances, particularly her giving birth to Caden.

Kylie guessed that Grace also must be aware of her limited connections and support, which was why she had long exercised caution and humility. However, there were times when she could not resist harboring a few selfish thoughts. Yet, she dared not plot too aggressively.

Such had been the case when Grace had sheltered Jeanette-likely in an attempt to solidify her position and strengthen her influence in the harem by using the other woman as a pawn. Despite Grace's attentions, Jeanette had remained ungrateful, resenting the way she constantly placed Caden in Salvador's presence.

Grace always had a habit of making things harder for herself, which was why Kylie had never held her in much regard.

Now, with what had happened to Connor, the queen's suspicions fell only upon Sylvia. However, things were just as she had feared.

Sylvia's family ties, connected as they were to Rafael's circles, along with Gladys' interest in Skye Embroidery, cast doubt upon Carissa's impartiality while in charge of the investigation. Kylie couldn't afford to let Carissa shield Sylvia. If there were questions to be asked, they must be posed under the queen's watchful eye.

Immediately seeing through Kylie's thoughts, Carissa simply sat down before asking Lydia, "Do you know anything about the details of Lady Jeanette's miscarriage?"

Upon hearing that, Kylie jumped to the conclusion that Carissa was indeed trying to cover for Sylvia.

are you dredging up such old matters? Are you trying to clear Lady Sylvia's name?"

else. There are rumors that Lady Jeanette's miscarriage is linked to the people in

cut in, "Do you truly need to ask? It's Lady Sylvia! Even if

the queen directed it all

more answers, but seeing Lydia's guilty expression and evasive gaze, there was no need to press further. It was clear that Jeanette's miscarriage was somehow

it was necessary to investigate anyone

I'll take my leave," Carissa

you dare to cover for Lady Sylvia

to leave, but at those words,

at the queen, she asked, "Why

She hates me to the core," Kylie

would she hate you? You've lost the king's favor and the right to raise your son, plus you don't even have the power to act as queen. I fail to see why she would hold

be so blunt, but ever since she stepped into Everspring Palace, Kylie

the queen's expression changed instantly. Rage

No matter what,

I took action myself. I made the move and she took the blame. She knows