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 shot Eliza a sharp glare before quickly looking

ing away

with a frowIL

Sophie seemed

as Eliza found this odd, someone suddenly took the

strong presence and familiar aura made

it

did you get here?”

“Just a little while ago. Why didn’t you

“We weren’t even heading

is that not the same

how about we head back together after the party? That should be on the

“No” Nalari replied.

a

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

That

you sull had the nerve to ask me

simply chuckled, saying nothing more.

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Chapter 337

bothered with him anymore.

ended, loud announcements echoed from outside the hall. The king is here! The Empress Dowager

along with the crowd and bowed respectfully. “Greetings, Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty! Greetings, Empress Dowager! Long

Magnus entered the grand hall with a smile, accompanied by the Empress

celebrate First Moon Day today. Let’s all relax and enjoy ourselves. Eat, drink, and

words, the ministers naturally

fine wine were served, while musicians and dancers took

the hall was filled with laughter and festive cheer.

up, presenting their

antique paintings to emeralds and gold artifacts,

the senior officials‘ turn, the item that Eliza had been waiting for made its debut.

expect the speaker to be Fletcher,

said. “Your Majesty, I have come today to present a rare

bring us today?” King

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

for the king and everyone else, Fletcher

Your Majesty, is the Snow Lotus, a rare