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.

course she hid! If she hadn’t, she would’ve had to confront me. And I never intended to force her–only, this concerns

“It’s not a big scandal. Let it pass. If you

“Send her a message–tell her she doesn’t have to

send word to Paletein Manor.”

particularly respectful toward you. She ignores your summons. And yet, here

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had passed. That night, Isolde returned home and went to Allan’s chambers

Allan assumed it was grief over Prudence’s passing. He couldn’t

when Oliver returned, he asked

does care about me,” Isolde

condition, had spent the past two days quietly grieving with her. Seeing her still troubled, he said, “Shall I take a few

shook her head. “Not yet.”

her?” Oliver asked.

go, she’ll force herself to act fine in front of me. Even if she’s suffering, she won’t admit it. That would only make it harder for her. I’d rather let her have some

that, Isolde feared that if she went, she wouldn’t be able to hold back her emotions. If she broke

tell me, and I’ll go

few days

Oliver said gently. “Everyone has

idea how to comfort her. During the day, he worked at the court; at night, he stayed by her side. Every sigh, every furrowed brow, every moment of silent

Langley estate, Prudence was finally laid to

affairs were discussed, Arthur stepped

unfilial, of failing to attend her grandmother’s funeral, and of even rejecting the mourning attire the

chosen to keep their opinions to themselves. After all, it was a family matter. Who knew what had truly

formal accusation, the King was furious.

turned to Pablo and demanded, “Is it true?”