The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

The Swordswoman’s Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 377 The Imperial Decree

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Heidi considered Allan’s words carefully before saying, “Didn’t we investigate this match before returning to Argentum? Don’t you remember? Someone mentioned that Prudence once tried to take Isolde’s life, but Isolde survived and ended up in Zloimond with Oliver instead.”

“That’s an exaggeration,” Allan dismissed. “A grandmother, no matter how cruel, wouldn’t try to kill her own granddaughter.”

“But by your logic, Isolde is someone who repays kindness and holds grudges clearly. Why, then, is she being so stubborn in this case? Refusing to attend the funeral only tarnishes her reputation. People will talk. She’ll lose the goodwill of Argentum. Why would she risk that?”

“It seems,” Allan said gravely, “this matter warrants further investigation.”

Heidi smiled. “So you’re not forcing Isolde to return anymore?”

Allan scoffed. “Could I even force her? She’s as stubborn as an ox.”

Heidi chuckled. “I thought someone like Isolde would never win your favor. But you’re rather fond of her, aren’t you?”

“Whether I approve of her or not is beside the point. She saved Pablo’s life, and she’s Oliver’s wife. As long as her character isn’t rotten, what is there to disapprove of? Pampering her? Hardly. She’s family–I treat her sincerely, that’s all.”

Heidi leaned against him, laughing. “That’s just another way of saying you spoil her.”

Allan shot her a glare. “Are you trying to stir things up?”

“Who, me?” Heidi teased. “You act tough, but your heart is soft.”

Allan brushed off his sleeves. “What nonsense? I never said I disliked her.”

After a pause, he added, “She may not be well–versed in literature, only skilled in wielding a sword, but she has contributed greatly to the court. In matters of the state, she’s commendable. As for her temperament— like I said before–it’s straightforward. If not for this issue, I wouldn’t have gotten angry with her at all.”

“Your anger was useless anyway. She just hid from you.” Heidi laughed.

I never intended to force her–only, this concerns her reputation. It’s a shame she doesn’t understand the importance

you stay angry, Isolde won’t dare return home

a message–tell her she doesn’t

“Alright, I’ll send word

isn’t particularly respectful toward you. She ignores your

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377 The Imperial Decree

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returned home and went to Allan’s chambers to formally apologize.

lost after just two days at Paletein Manor, Allan assumed it was grief over Prudence’s passing. He couldn’t bring himself to scold her and sent her off

Oliver returned, he

truly does care about

knowing about Natasha’s condition, had spent the past two days quietly grieving with her. Seeing her still troubled, he said, “Shall I take a few days off? We can go to the

her head. “Not

her?”

tears. “I think of her every moment. But if I go, she’ll force herself to act fine in front of me. Even if she’s suffering, she won’t admit it. That would

that if she went, she wouldn’t be able to hold back her emotions. If she broke down in front of Natasha, it would

ready, just tell me, and I’ll go with you.”

take a few days to

too sad,” Oliver said gently. “Everyone has their

at night, he

laid to rest. Everyone assumed the

national affairs were discussed, Arthur stepped

even rejecting

had chosen to keep their opinions to themselves. After all, it was a family

Arthur’s formal accusation, the

he turned to Pablo and demanded, “Is it