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.

made things worse was the fact that the King was absolutely smitten with the Queen Sophia. He barely gave the other

forty would’ve been

Chrysanthemum Banquet was just a cover. The real

were never taken seriously by the King. As a result, Queen Catherine began blaming Sophia, thinking she was simply jealous and deliberately keeping the

caused some

who was Catherine’s niece. However,

se to him the

Chapter 204 Banquet

concubines. In the end, she was left crippled.

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knew her niece’s downfall had nothing to do with Sophia, she couldn’t help but feel slighted when the King started doting on this concubine

grew,

the animosity between the two, but chose not to intervene. She could’ve easily diffused the situation with a few

point–Isolde had received an invitation to

began getting ready.

palace etiquette the day before, making sure to explain

Greystone, there are two other key figures around the her. Don’t make any enemies

with the events from her past life, knew little about the inner workings of

an 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 warm–hearted, kind, and treats others with respect.

she

the mirror, nodded and said softly, “Thank

the palace to admire the flowers. Putting everything else aside, I hope the Marchioness will

eyes a bit teary. “Thank you for everything you’ve

after you, so I’ll make sure

she never expected to grow so fond of this smart, straightforward

that moment, Noelle entered and called out, “Lady Isolde, the

golden butterfly hairpin to Isolde’s bun and

set.

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