The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 297 The Theory of Imprints

After waiting for a while, the doors to the inner hall opened.

Out came Rowena, the palace maid. By now, the sky had brightened, and the sun rose from the east, painting the clouds with hues of orange. Birds chirped, filling the air with a sense of vitality.

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Rowena wore a gentle smile and curtsied, “Queen Mother requests the presence of the Queen and the concubines.”

Since the Queen and the concubines were to be received first, Isolde and the other noblewomen had to wait outside.

Aveline could have entered immediately, but seeing Isolde waiting, she decided to stay with her.

The Queen led the concubines inside. Isolde had expected to wait for at least half an hour, but to her surprise, the Queen and the concubines emerged shortly after, having spent less than the time it takes for half an incense stick to burn.

Rowena reappeared and addressed the noblewomen, “Queen Mother requests the presence of the ladies and young misses.”

Isolde quickly adjusted her attire and followed the procession inside.

However, as she ascended the stone steps, Rowena stopped her, “Princess Langley, please wait. You may enter after the other ladies have paid their respects.”

Isolde was taken aback and looked up, meeting Alice’s smug gaze.

According to their status, they were to enter into groups. What was she thinking? Did she believe she could enter alongside everyone else?

It seemed the Queen Mother was well aware of her lowly status. Though she had been granted the title of princess, it was merely a formality, much like her father’s title as the Duke of Blackmoor.

Isolde had no choice but to stand aside. Aveline wanted to stay, but Rowena said, “Princess Aveline, please go in first. Rosemary, Marchioness of Greystone, is inside and wishes to speak with you.”

Aveline had no choice but to say to Isolde, “Don’t worry, I won’t leave too quickly. I’ll wait for you inside.”

“Yes,” Isolde replied softly.

In truth, this was better. If she were to have a private audience, it would be easier to speak her mind.

Esme, worried that Isolde might be anxious, offered a few words of comfort. But Isolde, preoccupied with her thoughts, remained silent.

The noblewomen stayed slightly longer than the Queen and the concubines. When they emerged, they had left their gifts behind.

Caroline, supporting Alice, glanced haughtily at Isolde and sneered, “What does she think she compare herself to us. She wanted to enter with us, but she wasn’t even allowed.”

With that, they walked away.

Daring to

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in her private chambers.”

and Caroline, hearing this, turned back in unison,

private chambers? And she

and resentful gazes, Isolde followed

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main hall, but they could also be

main hall, Rowena led Isolde

Rowena caught up, exchanging greetings and discussing recent

remained silent, listening

they reached the entrance to the private chambers, Rowena opened the door and said to Isolde, “Go in. Queen Mother is waiting for

Isolde curtsied in thanks.

her, “Come on, it’s been a while since we

glanced

worry. Do you really think Queen Mother would

chuckled, “Of course

waiting. Look how nervous you are, making

Standing before the beaded curtain, she took a deep breath

left, she took another deep breath, trying to calm herself. Just as she was about to lift the curtain, a dignified voice came from inside. “What are you still standing

her breathing became erratic. She hastily lifted the curtain, forgetting all the etiquette Esme had taught her. She strode in with the confidence of a

herself standing

couch, a low table in front of her holding two steaming

embroidered with flying phoenixes, her face slightly pale but her eyes sharp

other’s

feeling flustered under her gaze and already anxious about the questions she wanted to ask took a step

Isolde’s mind went blank. She looked up and met Queen Mother’s expressionless face and sharp eyes,

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Your servant, Isolde Langley, pays her respects to the Queen Mother!” Isolde reacted quickly, turning her fall into

what would become of you?” Queen Mother addressed her

Queen Mother wasn’t angry,

Mother pointed to the other side of

indicated was on the other side of the couch, which would mean sitting as an equal to Queen

Queen Mother’s voice hardened, and she