Her Majestic Battle Cry

Chapter 1174

Ellis had accepted the coffee beans and the banknote, but his mouth seemed to be sealed tightly.

“Once she meets Her Majesty, everything will be made clear,” Ellis said. “Mrs. Farrell holds a noble title now, doesn’t she? I doubt she would act inappropriately.”

Lincoln smiled in response. “Indeed, Mr. Latham You speak wisely.”

Though he was smiling, Lincoln inwardly cursed. Unless it was a matter of life and death, how could someone refuse to share a little information?

Carissa had planned to visit Gracewood Women’s Academy that day, as Jocelyn had started causing trouble again. Catherine had sent someone to form her last night, asking her to come and manage the situation.

Just as Carissa stepped outside, she saw the litter from the Farrell family approaching. The bearers were running fast, as though something urgent had come up. Carissa hurried over and asked, “Has something happened to the Farrell family?”

Opal lifted the curtain and spoke quickly. “Your Grace, the queen has summoned my aunt to the palace. It’s likely regarding the marriage between Thomas and Ms. Jocelyn Quinton. My aunt is afraid the queen may Issue a royal edict to force the marriage and is asking for your help.”

Carissa was taken aback. “Jocelyn? The one attending Gracewood Women’s Academy?”

“Yes, that’s the one,” Opal said, her tone anxious. “A matchmaker was sent yesterday to propose the marriage, but my aunt refused.”

Carissa understood immediately. She quickly ordered Violet to accompany her to the palace to offer her greetings to the queen dowager. The two of them mounted their horses and set off at

once.

Alice had already boarded her carriage and was

Victoria was known for being considerate of the concubines and other ladies in the palace, typically only calling them for formal greetings on the first

scowled. “Foolish matchmaking! Does

full well what Kylie was after. It was all a

to support Connor.

the day Connor had shown contempt for Ryan, Victoria had been greatly

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grown–neither too young nor too old. Regardless, he had a teacher, and yet he lacked manners and

that incident, both the king and queen tried to discipline him. When he came to offer his greetings to Victoria, he was always on his best behavior. Still, despite his outward obedience, she saw the

the situation all too well, which was why she sought to build connections for Connor. The Quinton family controlled nearly half the civil

Quinton family respected the military on the surface, they secretly looked down on the martial officials. Their current

Malcolm would never have done in the past. Ever since his scandal involving a mistress had been exposed, however, his reputation had suffered.

Palace, Victoria’s head chamberlain, Keith appeared. He said that Kylie had been summoned,

hadn’t had the time to bring up Thomas and Jocelyn’s marriage when Keith appeared. She turned to him and said, “Please return first and tell

polite demeanor. “Her Majesty requested that you come

while she

of course, had already hidden themselves, ensuring

them.

“Greetings, Mother.”

around her to ward off the cold. The chill in