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.

matters. Neither Jeanette's loss nor Connor's plight could be directly or indirectly

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

sparked the queen's wild outburst

prevailing speculation was that Kylie's outburst had provoked Sylvia's vengeful wrath, ultimately resulting

strict governance; rumors without foundation were swiftly suppressed. Yet strangely, both these rumors had been allowed to spread unchecked, which suggested that someone was deliberately allowing them to

to shift the blame onto Kylie. But

fully that Salvado

had

her to Laurel

of her actions. So,

hey

not have

trouble with Kylie.

have been Sylvia, nor could it

then, who could

made her way to Iridescent Palace with the

she refused to provide the answer, the investigation

observed the delicate, pale hands of Lyra as she served tea-hands that spoke of a life of comfort

usual, the dark circles under her eyes showing that she must not have

dabbed at her tears