The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 204 Banquet

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Natasha smiled gently, her face warm and kind. She took Isolde’s hand, giving it a couple of reassuring pats. “Well, if you’re confident, of course I’m going to support you.”

As she spoke, she stretched her back, letting out a tired sigh. “Ugh, I’m exhausted. I need to take a break.”

“Then go

ahead and rest, quickly,” Isolde urged, concern in her voice.

Natasha reached out, silently asking for help to get up. Isolde quickly turned around, her heart tight as she fought to hold back the tears that were threatening to spill.

Isolde couldn’t help but think how truly worn out Natasha seemed. Making clothes was such a hassle.

A warmth surged inside Isolde’s chest. To be loved, protected, and cherished so deeply–it felt so good. She couldn’t imagine her life without it.

Oliver, if you come back safe, I will be whole for the rest of my life.

Every year, Queen Catherine hosted an autumn banquet. When the chrysanthemums bloomed in full glory, she’d invite the noble ladies to the palace to admire the flowers and sip on red wine.

The Queens from the two palaces had always been at odds, but things had changed over time. Especially after the fall of the Regent, Leopold Conway, Queen Catherine had started to respect Queen Dowager, taking her advice and listening to her in most matters.

Queen Dowager, for her part, was also extremely respectful of Queen Catherine. She’d definitely be attending the banquet for a while.

The harmony between the two queens was a rare and wonderful thing for the Eryndral Empire. It made things a whole lot easier for the King-

The Chrysanthemum Appreciation Assembly wasn’t about flowers. It was really a way to get the women to bring their daughters into the palace for a stroll.

The King had become completely consumed by politics. The once–a–year talent show had been scrapped. As a mother, Queen Catherine couldn’t help but worry for her children. Without the royal selection, no new faces would be entering the palace.

He barely gave the other concubines a second glance,

Queen Catherine, forty would’ve been

the Chrysanthemum Banquet was just a cover. The real goal?

by the King. As a result, Queen Catherine began blaming Sophia, thinking she was simply jealous and deliberately keeping the King from taking

had caused some tension between

her predecessor, who was Catherine’s niece.

mindad and had gan mona en for se to him the hair in the

Chapter 204 Banquet

the concubines. In the end, she was

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do with Sophia, she couldn’t help but feel slighted when the King started doting on this concubine back in the day. As time passed, the tension

grew,

easily diffused the situation with a few words, but she decided to leave it be.

point–Isolde had received an

July 18th, Isolde woke up and began getting ready. She had a mission today, so she was a little on

already started briefing her on palace etiquette the day before,

Marquis of Greystone, there are two other key figures around the her. Don’t make any enemies with them. No matter what happens, the Queen will

past life, knew little about the inner

open book, so don’t even think about hiding your thoughts. “The other is Judith Maddox, a remarkable woman who grew up alongside the late King. I’ve heard that the King wanted to make her a consort, but she turned him down. “She’s

Esme said this, she seemed

at herself in the mirror, nodded and said

in the palace to admire the flowers. Putting everything else aside,

around, taking the nanny’s hand, her eyes a bit teary. “Thank you for

Doug I’d look after you, so I’ll make sure everything goes smoothly Esme’s voice

repay Doug’s kindness, but she never expected to grow so fond of this smart, straightforward girl.

moment, Noelle entered and called out, “Lady

butterfly hairpin to Isolde’s bun and gave

set.

the servant and Noelle would accompany Isolde, but they wouldn’t be able to