Her Majestic Battle Cry

Chapter 1129

Violet had been leaving early and returning late lately. Even before the sun was up, there would be no sign of her. Yet, without fail, she would return to Skye Embroidery for an hour

or so.

The workshop had gained a new addition recently–Eliza Carter, a woman cast out of her home. Her brother had offered to take her back in, but her sister–in–law disagreed. Not wanting to cause trouble for her brother, Eliza had instead chosen to come to the workshop.

The two of them worked on embroidery and shared quiet conversations, never speaking of the past, only of the future. Violet quite enjoyed this peaceful atmosphere: On her occasional visits, she found herself chatting with Leona while Alana and Leah were also around. Their relationships seemed to grow closer with each passing day.

Zoey also came by and happened to run into Violet that day, so they chatted casually for a

while.

Violet knew that Cedric was training under Travis, and said frankly, “He’s diligent, but he lacks some natural talent. He’s more suited to being a scholar.

Zoey wasn’t bothered by it, and smiled. “No matter. I don’t expect him to become a martial arts prodigy. I just want him to be strong enough so that if trouble ever comes, he won’t be caught unprepared.”

Her words, though light–hearted, struck Violet as oddly bitter.

be well- guarded on the road. If he were traveling to visit relatives, he would be surrounded by attendants, guards, and servants in abundance If he were to take the national examinations and be appointed as an official in a distant land, the entourage would

could truly be under threat and endure

no longer at the height of its power, it still held a prominent position–so why did Zoey seem to worry

entered. Not caring that Violet was present, Jane hurriedly reported, “Madam Zoey, Madam Luna sent someone to summon you. She asks that you return to the manor quickly. Madam Viola has tried

shot to her feet. “Why? Was

was saved… but… let’s talk as we

to be aired outside. In her panic, she had

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craned her neck, eager to hear why Viola had taken her own life. When she saw that no

saw that Luna’s maid, Maya, was already waiting. The three

past few days,” Maya explained. “Madam Viola decided to buy some Snowdrop Pills for her. She knows

were unavailable, she begged him for help. She even cried

this and caused a scene. She accused Madam Viola of past improper conduct with Mr. Lewis. Many people

She could hardly believe what