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?”

servant nodded. “Yes, Harlan accepted them. The pair of roosters is kept in a pen in the backyard.”

the servant directed and, sure enough, found two live roosters. in a pen. The roosters were molting,

burned with anger. “This is deliberate. Who sends roosters for a betrothal ceremony? If they couldn’t catch wild geese, couldn’t they buy them? A few taels of silver would buy plenty of

“We should have come earlier. But why did Harlan accept these

roosters?”

If one died, the other would live alone for the rest of its life, representing the depth of love and the hope for a harmonious marriage.

did sending roosters mean? That both parties were male? Was this a jab at Isolde’s lack

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nothing about wedding customs. When they

talk to them again. If that doesn’t work,

step in.”

tried to suppress their anger, but their expressions were far from

two maids. The other servants who

When Pa

at Patricia apologetically. “The wedding was arranged in a hurry,

hearing her polite tone, thought there might still be room for negotiation. “We understand that you’re busy. Weddings involve a lot of details, and it’s easy to overlook things. Now that we’ve noticed the omissions, let’s

chimed in, “Since we’re making up for it anyway, could you also replace the pair of roosters sent during the betrothal ceremony with a pair of

taken aback. “Roosters? What

roosters. They’re still in the pen in the backyard. If you don’t believe me, you can

a strange laugh. “This is ridiculous. Even if the Valen family isn’t the most meticulous, we wouldn’t send

words. A marriage isn’t just about the two young people; it’s about the harmony between two families. Why ruin the relationship before the wedding even takes

eyes. “Isn’t marriage about uniting 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

say such things? Marrying up? Are you saying our Princess isn’t good enough for your Valen family? You’re busy, so we’re just idle and have nothing better to

the missing items? During the betrothal ceremony, the Langley family received roosters, and those needed to be replaced too. That’s all we’re saying. If you don’t send them,

husband, who had grown up in the army and often used. coarse language. Though Christine came from a respectable family,

“That’s right. If you still want this marriage to go ahead, send the missing items today. Today is

expect you two to be so stubborn. I’ve already admitted