The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Chapter 337

Mary had just warned her yesterday to be wary of parasites, and now someone was already

already trying to put her

to put her in her place.

If it weren’t for the magical water sharpening her vision, she might have completely missed the bug.

The young palace maid froze, then leaned closer to inspect the stool. After a careful look, she finally spotted the small black bug

She immediately bowed as she pleaded, “Your Grace, I’ve failed in my duties. Please punish me.

The palace parties were ki

known for their obsessive attention to cleanliness. Not ev

even a speck of dust was allowed, let alone a bug.

And yet, there was a bug on the Holy Lady’s seat. If it had been someone with a harsher temper, these maids might have been executed.

The maid’s head remained bowed as she started to tremble, feeling terrified.

“Clean this up. You’ll stay by my side later,” Eliza said.

Yes.

Since they’re trying to put me in my place, I’ll play along, Eliza thought.

Eliza glanced at the maid. After having her clean up the area, Eliza didn’t dismiss her.

Eliza settled back into her seat, reached under the table, and released a small black spider.

This spider, nurtured with magical water and poison, wasn’t an insect but venom.

Since they wanted a contest, she’d gladly see whose poison was deadlier.

Before long, most of the expected guests had arrived, including those from the Stonor family.

Eliza lifted her gaze slightly and, as expected, spotted Sophie seated beside Gabriel across the table. The only ones absent were Matthew and Anthony.

Sophie looked up and met her eyes. Their gazes clashed in a silent battle of wills.

struck by a sudden thought. She

ing away

with a frowIL

obediently next to Gabriel, Sophie seemed unusually well–behaved, almost out of

as Eliza found this odd, someone suddenly took the empty seat

strong presence and familiar aura made her instinctively turn her

enough, it was Nolan.

did you get here?” she

ago. Why didn’t you wait for me so we could come

weren’t even heading in the

is that not the same direction?” Nolan countered,

Highness, how about we head back together after the party?

“No” Nalari replied.

him a

Tmi afraid if people see me walking with Serenity, they’ll start gossiping about us. 1 wouldn’t be good,

That

had the nerve to ask me to want for

saying

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be bothered

brief exchange ended, loud announcements echoed from outside the hall.

respectfully. “Greetings, Your Majesty! Long live

sit.” King Magnus entered the grand hall with a

seated, King Magnus waved his hand. “Alright. I invited everyone to celebrate First Moon Day today. Let’s all relax and enjoy ourselves.

Magnus’s words, the ministers naturally eased up.

fine wine were served, while musicians

moment, the hall was filled with

one minister after another stood up, presenting their gifts

and gold artifacts, there were endless varieties.

when it was the senior officials‘ turn, the item that Eliza had been waiting for made its

didn’t expect the speaker to be Fletcher, the Chancellor.

I have come today to

you bring us today?” King

forward, holding an intricately carved wooden box. His excitement was evident as he said, “Your Majesty, this treasure came into my possession by sheer chance not long ago. At first, I couldn’t believe it myself. It took several renowned physicians to confirm its authenticity. And now,

building up the suspense for the king and everyone

Majesty, is the Snow Lotus, a rare