Chapter 332 He’s Drunk

Isolde downed her drink in one go and asked, “Is there more?”

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Hattie chuckled. “Where would there be more? Miniro aid this was the General’s bowl. He secretly had Miniro bring it over to you.”

Hearing that Oliver had asked Miniro to send it, Isolde felt an unexpected warmth spreading in her chest. She asked, “Ask Miniro, did he drink a lot?“–

“Miniro said he drank quite a bit. A lot of people kept forcing drinks on him, but luckily, a few of the Garretts shielded him from a good amount. Otherwise, he’d be completely wasted by now.”

Isolde laughed. “Good thing we had both families host the banquet together. At least we have people to protect us.”

Her cousins coming back really proved useful. Without them, relying solely on the North Camp soldiers and the Southern Watch’s arrangements wouldn’t have been enough to fend off all those noble lords and ministers forcing drinks on Oliver.

“Exactly! Who in the Valen family would shield the Grand General from drinking? They all just poured him more!” Hattie scoffed.

Drinking etiquette had its nuances, especially on such a joyous occasion. The guests, caught up in the celebration, would naturally push drinks onto the groom. It was different from family–family would protect him. And so, those members of the Valen family who had always claimed to treat Oliver like their own kin suddenly revealed their true, distant attitudes.

After finishing a bowl of broth, Isolde felt much steadier.

Sadie joined her, chatting to pass the time.

“Tired?” Sadie asked, smiling as she sat in front of her.

“Tired, definitely. Mostly because there are just too many complicated rituals.” Isolde sighed.

“A little complexity is fine, as long as you get what you want in the end,” Sadie said, always sounding wise beyond her years.

Isolde chuckled. “You’re next.”

Sadie smiled faintly. “Yes, I’m looking forward to it.”

Isolde laughed. “If others heard you, they’d say the princess is desperate to get married.”

“If I’m marrying the man I love, then let them talk,” Sadie said, unfazed.

“Well said.” Isolde genuinely admired her attitude.

Sadie then changed the subject. “Martha is marrying William.”

raised an eyebrow.

stumbled upon something interesting. William really

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just hearing William’s name right now soured

your pulse.” Sadie

come.

Isolde said, stretching out

wounds and battles. Your energy and blood are weak. After the wedding, you’ll need to properly nourish

think much of the first part, but the last words made her

to Esme so she

handed it to Isolde. “Here, you’ll need this

opened it, and found a fish bladder inside, tied shut with a string. When she picked

up,

she

Fish blood?” Isolde asked in surprise.

where you’re marrying into, right? The Valen family will definitely have someone check for

don’t need it. Let them

chuckled. “Take it. You‘ might

frowned. “Do you think I’m

able to consummate

awkward–especially discussing such matters with an unmarried girl.

and customs. If

“I really don’t need

shrugged. “Suit

her. “Where exactly did you get this blood? Don’t tell

today for the banquet. One trip

knowing gaze and suddenly understood. Tonight, someone was definitely going to try

ago when she had time to deal with it? Tonight was really the

should be back soon. Don’t worry, I mixed a special powder in with the fish blood. It won’t coagulate before use, and no one will be able to tell what it is.” With

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