Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1614

Chapter 1614

Helen had the confidence to speak that way because over the years, she had spent very little and gained a great deal. The rewards from the palace, gifts from various families, and the respect shown by the younger generation all added up. Many of them, especially Violet, were generous in their offerings.

For her only granddaughter, Helen could never be too reluctant. One of her favorite sayings was that, after she was gone, everything would belong to Elise.

Now, as Helen's daughter-in-law and granddaughter arrived at her residence, it was no surprise that she brought up the topic of Elise's martial arts training at Meadow Ridge again.

"It's not that it's bad, but it'll be so long. She'll hardly return home, and then she'll say she wants to go off on her own again. She's such a delicate little thing-how can she go wandering like that? I can't argue with my son, though. He's a man who doesn't understand such things. I can never make him see reason," Helen said.

"Grandmother, I'm not delicate. Look at this punch!" Elise proudly raised her fist and waved it in front of Helen's face. "One hit from me, and even a wild boar would fall unconscious."

Helen sighed inwardly. "Other girls use their hands to play musical instruments, write poems, or at least manage the household accounts. But you? You're out here using your hands to fight wild boars. What, do you think we're starving for your prized pork?"

She wrapped her arms around Helen's neck, laughing playfully. "Other girls might be dainty, but they're not special. Only your granddaughter can knock out a wild boar

granddaughter, she wasn't placated so

don't. It's fine for others to get into fights, but you? You're my precious heart. How can I bear for you to be hurt? Even a

she spoke, she shot a look of reproach at Carissa, silently blaming her for sending Elise to Meadow Ridge. Carissa simply smiled and kept her gaze down, pretending not

appear unaware of things. Of course, Helen never pushed too hard. Whenever they disagreed, Carissa would simply

and added, "Of course, learning martial arts is good. It strengthens the body and keeps one

were issued. Her fief was located in the southern region, so her title was the Duchess of Southmere. With her own fief, she would

Lumoria and consisted of fifteen districts. Its administrative centre was

over

into a

Cecil's approval, after discussions with his court officials. For years, Rafael had worked tirelessly as the regent, gaining the respect of all at court. Now, with Cecil fully assuming control as king, he had

mere duchess be given a fief in the southern region? In truth, it was a gesture meant for Rafael. With the region being far from the capital, once Rafael stepped down as regent, he could go there and rule as a sovereign in all but

regions around it like Rosevale, Maplecrest,

more and more like a real ruler. It wasn't that he feared Rafael; he simply wanted