The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 395 Embarrassing Words.

Nicole blushed. “Stop it. There’s nothing certain yet—you’re getting ahead of yourself.”

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Isolde smiled. “Tomorrow, when I enter the palace for my audience with Queen Mother, I’ll bring it up the princess.

Nicole’s emotions wavered between excitement and anxiety.

It wasn’t that she thought too lowly of herself, but given her family–her disgraceful parents and her brother’s reputation–who in Argentum’s noble circles would take her seriously?

Yet still… she couldn’t help but hope.

The next morning. Isolde woke early.

with

“You could sleep in a little longer. Esme urged. “Queen Mother has other consorts to receive first. You won’t need to be there immediately.”

“I couldn’t sleep anyway.” Isolde admitted.

She hadn’t rested well–her dreams had been muddled, and her mind was restless.

Noelle prepared warm water for her to wash, while Esme applied a light powder to mask the dark circles beneath her eyes.

“How does your chest feel today?” Esme asked.

“Better. Oliver left me medicine. I took one last night and woke up feeling less suffocated.”

“Good. Take another after breakfast,” Esme instructed.

Isolde chuckled. This medicine is rare. I shouldn’t waste it.

“Your health is more important. If we need more, we’ll find a way,” Esme said firmly.

“Fine, fine. I’ll take another dose.”

After breakfast, Isolde swallowed another pill before setting off.

brought Esme along. Hattie and Hazel remained

affairs.

to a side chamber. “Queen Mother will see you shortly. The consorts should be

you,” Isolde said.

when he came seeking medicine for you–Queen Mother was worried as well. Take

of warmth.

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“Understood.”

ten–minute wait, it was fifteen

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this morning as well. Rowena explained, but her attendants claimed she was unwell and had summoned an imperial physician. She will arrive later. The other consorts have now left.

nodded and followed

attendants were clearing away tea sets when they entered. Thelma sat at the

Catherine was nibbling on snacks. At Isolde’s arrival, Catherine put down her treats

greet you both. May you

softened. “Your father’s

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

as sharp in recent years, but once, he was a formidable man.”

her a glance but said nothing. Some people, no matter how often corrected, never learned the art of diplomacy.

knelt deeper. “I have come to express my gratitude for Your Majesties‘ kindness

thing–no parents left,

respond to such blunt

said,

bowed again and

warm to drink,” Catherine ordered. “Look at her, pale as a ghost. Haven’t been sleeping, have you? So tragic. Orphans are truly the most

newfound sense of compassion in recent years, but her words had

with a steaming bowl. “Queen Mother prepared this tonic

this morning, knowing you’d be

Thelma gratefully. “Thank you, Queen

said simply.

leaned forward. “What’s this about? Are

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