Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry 771

Chapter 771

Giles, the head steward of Ironridge Estate, stood outside the door. He nodded respectfully as he entered

the room.

He explained, “Madam Emma, there’s no need to worry Grand Princess Eleanor’s treason has essentially been established. The Supreme Court’s Investigation is merely to uncover those behind it. Even if they don’t find anyone, the Supreme Court will still go through the motions. Since the Marquis of Ironridge’s household and Grand Princess Eleanor’s household are connected through marriage, some fallout is

inevitable.

“However, Lady Carissa only summoned the marquis and Lady Jessica for questioning today, which clearly indicates she doesn’t intend to escalate things. Otherwise, even those close to Lady Jessica would have been called in.”

Emma sighed. “I really don’t understand. Grand Princess Eleanor holds such a high position. Why would she resort to treason? And what about the concubines in her household? I’ve heard there were over a hundred, and most of them have died, I also heard that no male infants were left alive. How can a person be so cruel?”′′

With how things were, it wasn’t strange why Jessica had never gotten pregnant.

Emma wanted to mention that, but the thought was too harsh to voice aloud. Still, it lingered in her mind.

one’s actions would always come back to haunt

her heart. It was all too

were with Jessica and ask if they have suffered from her abuse,” she

he finally spoke up, “Most of the maids who accompanied her are gone. Rumor has it they were sold off, but I fear their fates weren’t

past, we didn’t manage her affairs closely and let her do as she pleased. We were unaware of her cruelty. Whether they were sold or killed, there will be someone

thoughts. Asking someone to look into this matter meant Margaret was

cast her out.

Lady Serena. Since she entered the household, she’s always been by Lady Jessica’s side. She should know quite a

degree. If word got out and the public began to discuss and condemn them, how would the servants mistreated by Jessica or those sold off feel?

Anyone who had suffered under Jessica’s cruelty should be compensated

already struggling with household matters.

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Chapter 771

been far too complacent.

her quarters have been sold off to

mother–in–law to refrain from interfering in a daughter–in–law’s treatment of her maids and servants, especially when their contracts