The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

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Margaret returned home, her fingers trembling with anger.

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She couldn’t directly confront Ashley. This matter wasn’t entirely Ashley’s fault. Ashley had revealed the information, which could have been beneficial for both Layla and herself, and it would have been a blow to Isolde

Unfortunately, her overly ambitious brother had ruined everything.

She couldn’t vent her anger on Harper either, as he was only looking out for his future.

While she didn’t go looking for Ashley, Ashley came to her instead.

Ashley knew that Margaret had entered the palace twice in a row. Based on her calculations, the accusation should have been successfully lodged.

She had come to see the results.

After entering and paying her respects, Ashley asked, “How did it go in the palace?”

Margaret, who had barely managed to suppress her anger, felt a surge of irritation at the question. “How? Layla has been demoted to Noble Concubine. How do you think it went?”

Ashley was shocked. “Why is that?”

“Interference in court affairs,” Margaret said coldly.

Ashley straightened up slowly, frowning.

Strictly speaking, this couldn’t be considered interference in court affairs.

She had originally thought that interference in court affairs wasn’t taken too seriously in the Eryndral Empire, especially since the Queen Mother herself was involved in politics.

If Layla’s words were considered interference and she was punished for it, what use would there be for Ashley to enter the palace?

Even if she climbed to the highest position in the harem, she would only be the Queen.

And with the King in his prime, how long would she have to wait?

Moreover, she believed her greatest strength was her strategic mind. After entering the palace, she planned to use her strategies to win the King’s favor, gradually getting closer to court affairs. Even if she remained behind the scenes, offering advice to the King, she could at least gain his recognition. If she bore the King’s child, there was a possibility of the child being named Crown Prince.

If she couldn’t interfere in court affairs, how could she compete for favor? Relying on beauty alone would only last until her looks faded.

Margaret, of course, didn’t know what Ashley was thinking. She assumed Ashley was regretting her

cleverness.

“After you enter the palace, make sure to visit Layla often. You’re young, and the King will surely favor you at first. With the King’s favor, you can put in a good word

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will remember your

she looked down

Ashley had despised her, let alone now that she was just a Noble Concubine.

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have no one to rely on in the palace, so she would have to depend on

out how Geoffrey had escaped punishment, but she didn’t know

returned

had returned at noon today but

Ashley went to Oliver’s quarters to find

pack some clothes

the Langley residence for a few days, then move to the Sharp residence for a few more. Three days before the wedding, she would return to

wouldn’t be staying at the

with

hands, Ashley curtsied and asked,

bundle to the carriage outside. He then looked at

thought I’d come to chat

hasn’t returned since last

absentmindedly. “Is that so?

keep you company,” Oliver said, wanting to avoid

looked at him. “Mr. Valois, could I have a few words with

leave, frowned slightly. “What is it?”

about trivial matters,” Ashley said, sitting down and looking up at him.

thinking he had made his refusal clear.

a chair and sat down, looking up at him. “It’ll only take a moment.

impatient.

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expressions, knew he didn’t want to talk to her. She got straight to the point. “I heard that Geoffrey left his post without permission to

“So what?”

to the Langley family.

said bluntly. There was no harm in saying this, as everyone already knew.

that’s how it

said meaningfully, “Seeking forgiveness–it seems Geoffrey has

was displeased with her sarcastic tone and couldn’t suppress his anger. He said coldly, “Geoffrey may have made a mistake, but he acted with integrity, unlike some despicable individuals who speak