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.

today, she couldn’t afford to

was scrutinizing Isolde with a critical eye. “Oh, who do we have here? It’s Mrs.

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

casually offended Alice’s sence

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

Running into you here today is quite a coincidence–what a

her hand dismissively. “Let’s not talk about connections just yet. Even if the princess marries the General, our families won’t

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

Alice immediately turned cold. It seemed Alice truly

everyone.

being humiliated, Isolde gently pulled her back and stepped forward. “You are right. Esme misspoke. I apologize on her behalf and hope you can forgive her,” Isolde said with

temper, but seeing her remain composed, she felt relieved. Assuming that the apology would suffice and Alice wouldn’t push further, Esme curtsied and tried to lead

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

with the betrothal gifts had already spread, and Alice knew what people were saying. Today, with so many noblewomen present, she wanted

Isolde, a young girl, wouldn’t dare offend

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After all, seniority mattered.

Isolde and Esme turned to leave, Alice

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

reach

patted Esme’s hand reassuringly, indicating that she had it under

dissatisfied with the betrothal gifts and caused trouble for the Valen

had been spread by Margaret and

brought it up again, knowing that most of the onlookers

reinforcing this narrative, she hoped to tarnish Isolde’s and the Langley