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.

that the King was absolutely smitten with the Queen Sophia. He barely gave the other concubines a second glance, and as a result, there were only four

Queen Catherine, forty

end, the Chrysanthemum Banquet was just a cover. The real goal? Getting those women to bring their daughters

Catherine’s good intentions were never taken seriously by the King. As a result, Queen Catherine began blaming Sophia, thinking she was simply jealous and deliberately keeping the King from taking a concubine.

some tension between them.

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help but feel slighted when

grew,

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

point–Isolde had received an invitation to Catherine’s chrysanthemum appreciation

and began getting ready. She had a mission today, so she was a

the day before, making sure

there are two other key figures around the her. Don’t make any enemies with them. No matter what

past life, knew little about the inner workings of the palace. She quickly asked for more details.

serve Grand Queen Mother before coming to Queen Dowager’s side, where she earned the Queen’s deep respect.” Rowena is sharp–she can read people like 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

she seemed a little

herself in the mirror, nodded and said softly, “Thank you

“You don’t have to thank me. I know you’re not just in the palace to admire the flowers. Putting everything else aside, I

hand, her eyes a bit teary. “Thank you

after you,

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

and called out, “Lady Isolde, the carriage

servant quickly added a golden butterfly hairpin to Isolde’s bun

set.

Noelle would accompany Isolde, but they