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.”

million?” Hattie and Hazel’s eyes widened in shock, and even the servants nearby stared in awe, giving Esme a thumbs–up. “Esme, you’re

part of the plan, she reached into her sleeve and pulled out several gifts, handing them out. Britney, eager to see what she

for the other servants in

is your sleeve? How do you fir so many things in there?”

be surprised at what can fit.”

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you bear the expense.”

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expression then turned serious. “Managing the inner house, or the harem, requires both favor and authority. “Favor must be given, but authority must also be established. Right now, Prudence holds the reins in Duke’s estate. Fortunately, she’s been absent for two years, and there are not many loyal to her. It’s the perfect time to take

nodded seriously. “Thank you for your

one to thank Isolde for their gifts. Naturally, with a

never been this lively before, and it had certainly never seen this much attention.

home, and Esme went to meet

she needed to pay her respects to the

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

humble servant pays her respects

“No need for such

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

beg forgiveness for my actions today,” Esme

“What

her eyes gleaming. “That eunuch today? It

this commotion had been none other than a high–ranking palace

Becker,” Esme said with a knowing smile. “None of this

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

of 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

her, processing the weight of her words. He wasn’t sure he agreed. “A woman? What great things