Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry Chapter 205

Chapter 205

Carissa laughed softly, her demeanor unruffled.

“I don’t find myself embarrassed at all, but don’t you feel any shame, Lady Jessica?

“You’re the daughter of a princess, and you were given a royal education. Yet, you speak such harsh words. You couldn’t even recognize my senior’s painting, and tore it apart in your ignorance. Such rashness is what will truly invite ridicule.

“As for telling me to leave, are you issuing an eviction order? How amusing. Grand Princess Eleanor invited me here with a formal invitation, and I brought a birthday gift. Now, you want to chase me away? Is this how your family treats its guests? Or was there another intention behind that invitation–to humiliate me in front of these ladies?

“Did

you

think that after my separation from Barrett, I would be too ashamed to show my face, and that I would quietly endure your insults?”

She paused, her gaze sweeping across the room.

“If you expected me to be a laughingstock by inviting me here, you’ll be disappointed. I haven’t done anything wrong. It is not I who should be ashamed. My family is upright and honorable. No matter where I go, I can speak loudly and proudly.

for your elders. You disregarded the concubines of the late emperor. You said Helen would become a laughingstock, showing neither respect nor devotion.

turned to

I suppose there’s no surprise there. After all, a mother who would send a small sculpture commemorating chastity after my father and brothers sacrificed their lives for the country–a clear curse -could hardly

out to

cling to us? Look–the air above

longer contain her fury,

turning back, Carissa replied, “You should find a high priest to perform

became the topic of conversation among the high society ladies in the capital?

She wouldn’t dare actually call in the authorities for an investigation–because if they did, the truth would

to the laws, masters couldn’t kill their servants without reporting to the authorities first, and those who had been treated as concubines couldn’t be killed cruelly. Carissa hadn’t known this until earlier, when

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ends, advising her to

leaving Eleanor fuming in anger, shouting

to look back or stay.

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gift, but was treated harshly by the hostess. There was no reason not to fight

never truly seen the real Carissa. The daughter–in–law, who once served her so dutifully seemed like a

with such pride and capability ever been content