The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

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The Swordswoman’s Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 282 A Step Ahead

Patricia stood up coldly. “Please enjoy your coffee. I’ll excuse myself for a moment.”

She went inside and told Christine about the situation.

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Christine had been busy arranging tasks for the servants and hadn’t gone out to greet the betrothal gift bearers.

After hearing Patricia’s account, Christine frowned. “We can’t tell Isolde about this. With her temper, she might just throw the gifts out.”

“It seems we’ll have to ask Natasha to step in, Patricia said.

Christine thought for a moment. “Let’s try this: we’ll go out and talk to them again. After all, not much is missing. If they’re willing to make up for it, there’s no need to involve Natasha. Her temper is quite similar to Isolde’s, and she’s especially anxious about Isolde’s wedding. If she gets into an argument, it’ll be embarrassing for both families, and Isolde will be in a difficult position later. The Valen family is, after all, prominent family. Isolde came from the village and didn’t know much about etiquette. If she offends Margaret, she’ll suffer for it later, and we won’t even know.”

Patricia thought her reasoning made sense.

Isolde might be tough and outspoken, but Margaret was still her elder and her future mother–in–law. A single accusation of failing to serve her in–laws properly could crush Isolde under the weight of the charge of unfilial piety.

“Alright, let’s go out and talk to them again. We won’t tell Isolde about this,” the two of them agreed.

Just then, a servant approached, seemingly having overheard their conversation. “During the betrothal

ceremony, the Valen family sent two roosters.”

Patricia and Christine were stunned.

“Rooster? Two roosters?”

them. The pair of roosters is kept in

and, sure enough, found two live roosters. in a pen. The roosters were molting, and when they saw people approaching, they flapped their wings and squawked, startling Patricia. The servant quickly stepped in

sends roosters for a betrothal ceremony? If they couldn’t catch wild geese, couldn’t they buy them?

darkened. “We should have come earlier. But why

roosters?”

of sending wild geese during the betrothal ceremony symbolized harmony and deep affection, as geese mate for life. If one died, the other would

That both parties were male? Was this a

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know any better. He’s never been married and knows nothing about wedding customs. When they said it was

to them again. If that doesn’t

step in.”

tried to suppress their anger, but their expressions

her aunt, Lillian, were sitting outside, sipping coffee, attended by two maids. The other servants who

When Pa

looked at Patricia apologetically. “The wedding was arranged in a hurry, and many things weren’t properly prepared. It’s our

understand that you’re busy. Weddings involve a lot of details, and it’s

making up for it anyway, could you also replace the pair of roosters sent during the betrothal ceremony with a pair of wild geese? The roosters can count as today’s livestock.

was taken aback. “Roosters? What roosters? We sent

her head. “No, you sent roosters. They’re still in the pen in the backyard. If you don’t believe me, you can go and see for yourself.”

“This is ridiculous. Even if the Valen family isn’t the most meticulous, we wouldn’t send roosters for a betrothal ceremony. You’re just making trouble

two young people; it’s about the harmony between two families. Why ruin the relationship before the wedding even takes place? It’s not

two families? But strictly speaking, the Langley family isn’t as prestigious as the Valen family. Lady Isolde is marrying up. If it were me, I’d just let it go. All this back–and–forth is such a

our Princess isn’t good enough for your Valen family? You’re busy, so we’re just idle and have

you hurry up and send the missing items? During the betrothal ceremony, the Langley family received roosters, and those needed to be replaced too. That’s all we’re

had spent years in the military with her husband, who had grown up in the army and often used. coarse language. Though Christine came from a respectable family, she had picked up some of his rough

ahead, send the missing items today. Today is the day for delivering the betrothal gifts. We can’t wait for you to send them

didn’t expect you two to be so stubborn. I’ve