The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

The Silent 227

Chapter 227

"We invited Your Highness here today because there's something we'd like your help with"

The three of them sat down to eat. Once the meal was over. Tina quietly collected the dishes and went off to wash them. Eliza and Nolan remained in the courtyard, seated beneath the soft shade of the vines

After Eliza recounted the day's events, Nolan understood the gist of it

"You suspect someone in the Stonor family drugged Dylan?" he asked.

Eliza didn't hesitate. "No need to suspect. Im sure of it"

Dylan's personality shift was too extreme-like he'd lost a chunk of his memory. Either he got kicked in the head or someone drugged him. And between the two, the second seemed far more likely. There was only one person capable of something like that.

"Anthony" Nolan guessed. Eliza nodded.

"Very well. What would you like me to do? Pay another visit to the Stonor estate!" he asked

Eliza smiled, shaking her head. "No need. I just need you to help me stage a little scene."

His brow lifted. Seeing that she had already planned it out, he didn't press further. "All right. When, where, and what role do I play

"Tomorrow, At the Imperial Palace, Eliza said with a quiet smile. "Ever since being granted the title of Holy Lady. I've yet to officially pay respects to the Empress Dowager. It's long overdue, I'd like you to accompany me for the visit."

"It would be my honor"

"Father Father Matthew's shout broke the morning peace. Gabriel was supposed to be enjoying a rare day off, but instead he found himself startled by the sound of his son bursting into the study, breathless and frantic

Gabriel frowned. "What's got you shouting so early!"

rush, blurted out. "It's Eliza! She just went

went

this morning, and I arrived just in time to see Eliza getting into a carriage sent by

turned stone

she's finally agreed to ask the

had really agreed, she wouldn't have dragged Nolan into it. That man's involvement never

planning, it

by the time he arrived, Eliza was already

clearance to enter the inner palace. Gabriel did not. Even

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Dowager's

back out and sent for

into the palace on his

arrived at the Benevolent Palace, Eliza was already seated beside the Empress Dowager, their conversation flowing easily as they pored over an

Empress Dowager said with delight. Td always thought this part was too obscure, but

Dowager's face radiated fondness, her tone full of praise. Adeline's

Empress Dowager began to favor Eliza, what place would she

stepped forward with uncharacteristic volume. "Greetings, Your Majesty. I, your humble servant, come to

her voice broke the tranquil atmosphere between Eliza and the Empress Dowager like

up calmly, unsurprised to

Her brow furrowed ever so slightly as she

smile. "I've been so busy lately disciplining that disobedient son of mine, I completely forgot to come visit Your Majesty. But now that I finally had the time, I rushed over immediately. I never expected to find Eliza here as well. What

glanced at Eliza and beamed with

heard Sophie's been under the Empress