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.

surely favor you at first. With the King’s favor, you

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replied. “I will remember

her heart, she

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

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

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

hadn’t returned last night and was probably

at noon today but hadn’t

Ashley went to Oliver’s

had returned to pack some clothes

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

the Valen residence for

finished packing with Noelle

bundle in his hands, Ashley curtsied and asked,

said indifferently, instructing Noelle to take the bundle to the carriage outside. He then looked at Ashley. “Do you need

thought I’d come to chat with Isolde,” Ashley said.

since

said absentmindedly. “Is that so? I didn’t

there’s nothing else, I have things to attend to. I won’t keep you company,” Oliver

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

frowned slightly.

matters,” Ashley said, sitting down and looking up

thinking he had made his refusal

Ashley pulled out a chair and sat down, looking up at him. “It’ll only take a moment. I have a few

visibly impatient. “Say

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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

“So what?”

generous to the Langley family. He didn’t even

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

that’s how it was!

said meaningfully, “Seeking forgiveness–it seems

to do with it? If you make a mistake, you seek forgiveness. Isn’t that how it should be?” Oliver was displeased with her sarcastic tone and couldn’t suppress his anger. He said coldly, “Geoffrey may