The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

The Swordswoman’s Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 272 News Leaked into the Palace

How could Margaret not understand the underlying meaning in Layla’s words?

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She smiled faintly and said, “Relieving the poor in the palace? If others heard you say that, they’d surely laugh. And when you say you have nothing to give me, what about all the gifts you bestowed upon me during your last visit home? Even if I brought ten times as many gifts, it wouldn’t compare to what you’ve

given me.”

Layla smiled lightly, her tone indifferent. “Let’s not mention those. They were all granted by the Queen, not my own possessions.”

Margaret wasn’t skilled at flattering others, even if it was her sister. Knowing that Layla was subtly rebuffing her, she didn’t feel the need to say anything more.

Agnes, aware of her mother’s temperament, stepped forward with a smile. “Layla, it’s been a while since I last saw you, but you look even younger! What kind of powder and rouge do you use? Could you spare a box for me?”

Layla was most proud of her skincare routine. Hearing Agnes’s words, she finally showed a hint of a smile. “What are you talking about? I haven’t used any powder or rouge today. I only applied a thin layer of cream

to moisturize”

“Really?” Agnes widened her eyes in feigned astonishment. “You’re not wearing any powder or rouge? God, your skin is so well–maintained!”

She then turned to tease Margaret. “Margaret, you should learn from Layla. Look at your face–it’s so dry in the autumn and winter that it’s starting to peel

Margaret’s complexion was indeed poor today. Though she had applied powder to cover her wrinkles, a sense of weariness was still visible.

Ever since she had taken Ashley as her adopted daughter, Pablo had been cold toward her.

Coupled with the fact that she had to return Oliver’s wealth. On top of that, she had been busy calculating the assets to be returned to Oliver, which had left her feeling frustrated and overwhelmed.

For example, the profits from managing the estate over the years–who should they belong to? How should they be divided?

The sums involved were substantial, not just a few hundred or thousand taels.

want to give Oliver an advantage, but she also didn’t want outsiders to think she had taken too much from the Valois family.

refuse to take anything and give it all to

that would leave her feeling resentful.

how could

faintly and said, “Your mother is busy with household affairs, so she naturally neglects her skincare. How could

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concubine and allowed her to stay in our residence. “Pablo said that the King greatly admires Finnian and, pitying Ashley for having no one in Argentum, took her as his

her company. There are already plenty of sisters

great benefit to you. You’re from the Hanson family. Though you’re a consort in the palace, if you rise in status, our family will benefit as well. So I wouldn’t harm you. After Ashley enters the palace, guide her a little. She has some news now, and I’ll pass it on to you. Whether or not to tell the King

but she still pretended not

glanced at the people around Layla, and

Layla said, now impatient.

when Isolde led troops to Zloimond, her father

left Argentum without permission to join the

Margaret nodded, her tone meaningful. “I heard that the King and the Queen Mother

Layla immediately understood.

chance to

over this matter earlier, and everyone in the palace. knew about it.

Mother, they weren’t mother and son by blood. How good could their relationship really be?

been overshadowed by the Queen Mother. How could he be content with

the Queen Mother. In other words, the King probably

use this to vent his frustrations, and Layla would be credited for it.

Thinking ground.

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