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

affairs.

to a side chamber. “Queen Mother will see you

you,” Isolde

“You look better today. Oliver was so anxious when he came seeking medicine for you–Queen

of warmth. “I

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“Understood.”

stepped out, but instead of the expected ten–minute wait, it was fifteen before

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attendants claimed she was unwell and had summoned an imperial physician. She will arrive later. The other

followed

away tea sets when they entered. Thelma sat at the head of the room. draped in elegant robes, her expression

Catherine was nibbling on snacks. At Isolde’s arrival, Catherine

Majesties, I greet you both.

father’s funeral is settled?”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

been as sharp in recent years, but once, he was

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

knelt deeper. “I have come to express my

you poor thing–no parents left, and your husband is an orphan as well. Truly, you two

unsure how to respond to such blunt

said, waving a

and took her seat.

a ghost. Haven’t been sleeping, have you?

Catherine had developed a newfound sense of compassion in recent years, but her words had yet to catch

prepared this tonic for you, Lady Isolde. She

you’d be

Thelma gratefully. “Thank

said simply.

leaned forward. “What’s this

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