The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 113 Caught Her Eyes

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Isolde sighed softly, her voice tinged with regret as she said. “Prudence is getting on in years, her health isn’t what it used to be. Tattle, go to the apothecary and bring back a detoxifying, fire–clearing medicine for her. Tell her it’s my act of filial piety.”

Hattie let out a soft chuckle. A detoxifying medicine, huh? Seems like that’s exactly what she needs.”

Esme scoffed, a dark edge to her voice. “To think that a grandmother would speak of such things to her own granddaughter. It’s not just poison, her heart is rotten to the core.”

Hattie grinned. “Mr. Becker’s move is truly satisfying.

Esme’s eyes narrowed as she glanced at Isolde. “It could have been even worse, but he’s holding back out of consideration for Geoffrey. Otherwise, he’d have had Queen Mother handle the marriage. Prudence wouldn’t have lasted long.”

“Queen Mother would never arrange such a thing.” Hattie said, raising an eyebrow.

Esme smiled faintly, a knowing glint in her eyes. “You think so? Queen Mother is a playful person, and she despises those within the household who try to manipulate things.”

Isolde, recalling her past life, had always thought of Queen Mother as cold and stern. The idea of her being playful was something she hadn’t considered before.

“Queen Mother knows Isolde,” Esme added with a significant look.

Isolde raised an eyebrow. “Naturally, I saved Lord Theodric, and I heard it was Queen Mother who rewarded me for it.”

Esme shook her head. “It’s not quite like that. In time, you’ll understand.”

Isolde looked at her, a puzzled frown forming. “Esme, could you be more clear?”

Esme smiled. “If I explained it all, there’d be no fun in it. Let’s focus on what needs to be done. When Queen Mother’s will arrives, you’ll know it. It will be clear.”

Turning to Hattie, she instructed, “Deliver the detoxifying medicine to Prudence and give a dose to Priscilla as well. Let her know I appreciate her five million and the coffee–let it give her some peace of mind.”

servants nearby stared in awe, giving Esme

all part of the plan, she reached into her sleeve and pulled out several gifts, handing them out. Britney, eager to see what she had received, stared wide–eyed. “Does

producing more gifts. These are for the other servants

ask, “Esme, how big is your sleeve?

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but authority must also be established. Right now, Prudence holds the reins in Duke’s estate. Fortunately, she’s been absent for two

you for

were coming in one by one to thank Isolde for their gifts. Naturally, with a former palace eunuch now in their midst, everyone was

lively before, and it had

evening. Geoffrey returned home, and Esme went to

Duke’s estate, she needed to pay her respects

Esme, was informed by his servants that a palace eunuch had requested to see him. He had no

entered, she bowed low. “Your humble servant pays her respects to Geoffrey.”

quickly stood, gesturing for her to sit. “No need for

served the Queen Mother, commanded respect, and Geoffrey knew better than to treat

for my actions today,” Esme said.

was taken aback. “What do

smirked, her eyes gleaming. “That eunuch today?

other than

said with a knowing smile. “None of

shifted. ‘If not Mr. Becker’s doing, then whose was

Milton, Queen Mother is fully aware of everything. She has been paying attention to Duke’s estate for quite some time now. Queen Mother has always said that some people are born to do great things. They aren’t suited for schemes or plots,

wasn’t sure he agreed. “A woman? What great things can