The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 295 Dispute at the Palace Gate

Isolde walked over and curtsied, “It’s an honor to meet you, Princess Aveline!”

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Theodric, the young heir, peeked out from behind Aveline. He seemed half–asleep, his eyes drowsy, but when he saw Isolde, they widened in delight. “Isolde!” he exclaimed.

Isolde picked him up with a smile, “Theodric, you’re so well–behaved! Up so early to accompany Aveline into the palace?”

The onlookers now realized who Isolde was–the highly sought–after princess, the General. They couldn’t help but glance at her a few more times.

Caroline, after returning home that day, had told the Hanson family about the incident with the Valen family. Margaret had been punished by Pablo because of Isolde, and the family, upon hearing this, harbored some resentment toward Isolde, feeling that she had stirred up trouble even before officially joining the family.

Present today was also Alice, Margaret’s mother.

Among the noblewomen present, Alice was the eldest. She had been sitting in her sedan chair, waiting for the palace gates to open. Caroline lifted the curtain and whispered a few words to her, prompting Alice to extend her hand and say with authority, “Help me down!”

Caroline bowed and assisted her out of the sedan chair.

Hearing the commotion, everyone turned to look.

Alice stood straight, her gaze fixed in Isolde’s direction, though she pretended not to notice. “I heard -Princess Langley is here. Which one is she?”

Now that she had been called out, Isolde couldn’t pretend not to see her. With so many noblewomen present, Esme had reminded her that her actions reflected Oliver’s reputation. She had to endure it.

Isolde set Theodric down and walked over. “So it’s Mrs. Hanson. Greetings, Mrs. Hanson!” Isolde curtsied.

Alice was dressed in a dark green silk robe embroidered with cloud patterns and a hundred blessings, draped with a black brocade cloak adorned with fish motifs. Around her neck hung a string of prayer beads, large and smooth, likely made of agarwood, polished to a sheen and clearly valuable.

Her hair was styled in a high bun, adorned with a gold and emerald hairpin, and she wore gold earrings with emerald pendants. On her wrist was a gold bangle engraved with Buddhist scriptures. She appeared to be a devout Buddhist, yet her attire was opulent and eye–catching.

domineering woman. With important matters to attend to today, she couldn’t afford to get entangled in a

was scrutinizing Isolde

her eyes

ile.

in the palace, Alice would have had to show her some respect. But now that Esme had left the palace and was no longer by Queen Mother’s side, she was,

her so casually offended

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tone, Alice said, “So it’s Esme. I heard you left the palace. What are you doing

be connected. Running into you here today is quite a coincidence–what a small world!” Esme replied with a smile, though she could see Alice’s disdain. She forced herself to keep up the

talk about connections just yet. Even if the princess marries the General, our families won’t be considered relatives. Oliver’s

come over to defuse the situation, knowing that many noblewomen still respected her due to her past position. Even Alice had been

now that she had left the palace, Alice immediately

everyone.

“You are right. Esme misspoke. I apologize on her

lose her temper, but seeing her remain composed, she felt relieved. Assuming that the apology would suffice and Alice

Alice had intended to humiliate Isolde. She hadn’t braved the cold just to have Isolde

knew what people were saying. Today, with so many

assumed that Isolde, a young girl, wouldn’t dare offend

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After all, seniority mattered.

when Isolde and Esme turned to leave, Alice called out,

gently pressed her hand, signaling her to stay calm. Having served Queen Mother for many years, Esme

reach Queen Mother’s

hand reassuringly, indicating

said coldly, “I heard that your family was dissatisfied with the betrothal gifts and caused trouble for the

spread by Margaret

up again, knowing that most of the

she hoped to tarnish Isolde’s and the Langley family’s reputation truth, people outside