The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

he Swordswoman’s Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 371 Prudence Is Dead

Ashley spoke calmly, “Release her. Whatever happens, I’ll answer to Margaret.

Seeing that she was willing to take responsibility, the guards loosened the bindings.

Cristina shot Ashley a glance and said, “Thank you.”

Then, without hesitation, she turned and made a run for the gates.

Ashley’s voice remained indifferent. “If I were you, I wouldn’t step outside.”

Cristina froze, turning back to her. “What do you mean?”

“If you leave now and go to Arthur, do you really think he’ll come to your rescue?”

“Why wouldn’t he?”

“He won’t,” Ashley said with a slow shake of her head.

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Cristina scoffed. “You may have helped me, but you’re wrong about Arthur. You don’t understand him–he adores me. He’d never let me suffer any grievance.”

Ashley gave a small, knowing smile. “He dotes on you, yes. But he does not have the power to go against the Valen family.”

“Believe what you want. Go ahead and run to him. But if you do, you won’t just bring trouble upon Arthur- you’ll also get yourself kicked out. And isn’t staying in the Valen family exactly what you wanted?”

Cristina’s expression darkened. “Speak clearly.”

“I already have. If you still don’t understand, then you truly have no sense. Keep making a scene, and you’ll gain nothing but hatred from everyone around you. In the end, you’ll find yourself abandoned, with nowhere to turn.”

With that, Ashley turned and walked away.

Cristina refused to believe her words and was about to push forward when Mell and Evie rushed over and grabbed her arms.

“Don’t be rash,” Mell pleaded. “Tomorrow, I’ll go to Lord Pablo and tell him everything. If you offend Margaret any further, you truly won’t have a place in this household.”

“You can leave?” Cristina asked, narrowing her eyes.

“Margaret only forbade you from leaving, not the servants,” Mell replied.

Cristina hesitated for a moment before finally gritting her teeth. “Fine. I’ll endure for now. But tomorrow, go and inform my brother.”

Mell sighed in relief. “Alright, let’s go back inside.”

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with a serene smile as she embroidered a silk egg. “If Cristina keeps

like her.”

were subtle, ruthless, and utterly merciless, Cristina was no

to watch the

amazement. “Margaret is truly heartless. I heard that over at Sunset Chamber, they’re only serving plain vegetables–no meat. And they aren’t providing any coal for

“Cristina must be furious.”

been crying in her room for hours. Even Eleanor’s maid was

chuckled. “Well, well… it’s getting

then, Esme entered, leading Ryker from the

already had a guess as to why he

ago. Esme was delivering food

supposed to be attending

Apparently, after Vance left, he went to the accounts office and withdrew

to send her off–not

slowly. “Understood.”

you return

“No.”

“But… His Majesty rules by virtue of filial piety. If you don’t return, I

will not observe mourning rites. I will not attend her funeral,”

Ryker. “You should

before nodding. “Understood.” With that, he bowed and took his leave.

“I know this is hard for you. To mourn the woman who killed your mother–it’s impossible. But you should prepare yourself for the

Isolde’s voice

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but a funeral

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funeral, ensuring that the household was ready to pay their respects as soon as the rites were scheduled.

turned to a servant. “Go ask the Young Madam when she plans to return. If she needs anything from the Valen family, tell her she only has to send word.”

returned shortly after. “Master Allan, Lady Isolde is not returning.”

froze. “She hasn’t left yet? The day isn’t too late–why

to return. Perhaps she is

“That makes sense. She should travel

Knowing the deeds Prudence had committed in her lifetime, he merely gave a

was only in

who has done the things she did and still made it

of the full extent of her crimes, didn’t press the matter

Ningser Pavilion

hour of the Boar (around 9-11