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.

an advantage, but she also didn’t want outsiders to think she had taken too much from

to take anything and

that would leave her feeling

how could her complexion possibly look

said, “Your mother is busy with household affairs, so she naturally neglects her skincare. How could she be like me? I have nothing to do all day, so I spend

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allowed her to stay in our residence. “Pablo

sneered. “Yes, what a great plan. But I don’t need her company. There are already plenty

voice. “Ashley is no ordinary person. If you use her wisely, she could be of 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

she still pretended not to care. “Go ahead and

around Layla, and Layla dismissed them.

said, now impatient.

“This time when Isolde led troops to Zloimond, her father Geoffrey went with

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tone meaningful. “I heard that the King and the Queen Mother had

Layla immediately understood.

chance to take a side.

knew about it. The King had been

he later reconciled with the Queen Mother, they weren’t mother and son by blood. How good could their relationship really be? It was likely just

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

that the title of General was suggested by the Queen Mother. In other words, the King probably wasn’t happy about it but had no choice but to comply to avoid being seen as unfilial.

the King could use this to vent his frustrations, and Layla would be credited

Thinking ground.

since the King last visited