Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Carissa paid a visit to Jeanette.

Though the concubine did not explicitly say that Sylvia was responsible for the loss of her child, she did remark, "Those who commit wicked deeds will always face retribution. No one can escape it."

The words seemed not only directed at Sylvia, but also at Kylie.

As Carissa prepared to leave after questioning her, Jeanette suddenly spoke up, asking, "Your Grace, was it truly impossible to save Prince Connor?"

Carissa assumed Jeanette's words were born of sympathy for Connor. But when she glanced at the concubine, she saw no trace of sorrow in her eyes, only a subtle glint of something resembling satisfaction.

It was an emotion she clearly tried to conceal but could not, as though Jeanette had achieved a long-sought revenge. Carissa chose not to respond, instead turning on her heel to leave.

Kylie had caused Jeanette's loss, so it was no surprise that she wouldn't wish for Connor's recovery.

Carissa couldn't fault Jeanette for her feelings. How could she, when she had not endured the same pain? It was not her place to admonish.

Though Carissa had planned to visit Laurel Palace, she changed her mind and decided to stop by Iridescent Palace first.

She had originally thought to delay this visit, for she had heard that Caden had been deeply distressed. The shock and grief had caused him to lose his senses, leaving him in a troubled state.

So, when she went, her intention was not to speak with Caden, but rather with Grace.

in these matters. Neither Jeanette's loss nor Connor's plight could be directly or indirectly linked to her. However, there was one thing that continued to trouble Carissa-the rumors that had circulated in

suggested Sylvia had been responsible for the loss of Jeanette's child, while the second implicated

rumors had stirred a great deal of gossip within the harem, and it was the latter that had sparked the queen's wild outburst at Laurel Palace. It was then that everyone in the harem had learned of the bitter rift between Kylie

outburst had provoked Sylvia's vengeful wrath, ultimately resulting in

strangely, both these rumors had

Sylvia were innocent, she might have spread rumors to shift the blame

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then, who could it

Iridescent Palace with

Grace to be a very clever woman. The latter must have realized that even if she refused to provide the answer, the investigation would proceed

the delicate, pale hands of Lyra as she served tea-hands that spoke

dark circles under her eyes showing that she must not have slept

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