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The next day, Carissa entered the palace with Lulu.She first went to pay respects to Victoria. Victoria happily took her hand, and asked about her relationship with Rafael.Carissa had prepared her explanation well. She recounted how she and Rafael had fallen for each other on the battlefield, and that he had proposed upon returning to the capital. Grateful for his regard, she had accepted.Victoria knew the real story, but chose not to mention Salvador's three-month ultimatum. She merely smiled and said it was all a matter of fate, divinely ordained.After chatting for the length of about half an hour, Victoria mentioned summoning Helen.Understanding Victoria’s good intentions, Carissa shook her head. “Lady Helen has already summoned me to Evergreen Palace. If I rely on your favor and defy her, she will only resent me more once I marry into the family. You may protect me this time, but you won’t always be able to shield me in the future.”Victoria gazed at her. “You’re always
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Leaving Lulu outside the hall, Carissa lowered her head and stepped inside.The white marble tiles beneath her feet were so polished that it looked like mirrors, reflecting the opulent and luxurious decor that surrounded her.Carissa quickly glanced up and saw a distinguished woman seated on a chair in the center of the hall, dressed in a regal purple gown. Her hair was styled in an elaborate bun, adorned with luxurious jewels, and her features bore a slight resemblance to Rafael's.Carissa knew this woman was Helen.Stepping forward, Carissa knelt. "Greetings, Your Highness."Carissa's posture was perfect, her gaze lowered, and her dress neatly arranged. The slight movement of her hairpins as she knelt was just right, leaving no room for criticism. After all, she had spent a year learning proper etiquette upon her return from Meadow Ridge, under the guidance of the palace tutors.Helen's cold voice pierced the air, "Raise your head, and let me see your alluring face."Carissa o
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Carissa looked up, her expression solemn. "Thank you for your leniency, Your Highness. As for my status and whether I am worthy of the marshal, that is for him to decide. Either way, since he proposed, I will marry him.""He's simply momentarily confused! He will come to his senses eventually. You're a woman who was discarded by the Warren family. He's only intrigued by you for now, but he will abandon you once the novelty wears off. In the end, you will be the one who suffers. I'm looking out for you. Why are you so ungrateful?" Helen argued furiously."I divorced Barrett. I'm not a discarded woman—I requested the divorce edict. If anyone was discarded, it was him. The Warren family had no say in it. Nevertheless, I appreciate your concern," Carissa replied.Still angry, Helen retorted, "Regardless of who left whom, you're still a woman who has married once. A virtuous woman does not remarry. Since you chose to divorce, you should stay at home and not aim for higher status. What yo
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Helen didn't want to let Carissa leave so easily, at least not before she gave up the idea of marrying into the royal family. However, Carissa didn't mind kneeling. Having been punished with kneeling plenty of times at Meadow Ridge, she had grown accustomed to it.She had no intention of currying favor with Helen, who already had plenty of people around her doing just that. Besides, Carissa's marriage to Rafael was a mutually beneficial arrangement. There was no need for unnecessary flattery.In fact, Helen's straightforward personality made her easier to deal with. She was fierce but not cunning, which was preferable to those who were two-faced.Carissa wouldn't bully Helen, but she wouldn't let her future mother-in-law bully her either. It was much like when Carissa had to deal with Rebecca when she was still part of the Warren family.Before Barrett returned, Rebecca had always been kind to her, so Carissa naturally showed her respect. But after Barrett's return and his decision
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Looking at the cute and innocent princess, Carissa recalled how she looked when she was a child—chubby and adorable.Kiera had slimmed down a bit, but still had cherubic cheeks that gave her a sweet and charming appearance. Especially when she smiled, her dimples were shallow, and her eyes seemed filled with sweetness, making people happy just to see her.Carissa smiled. "If everything goes well, I should be your sister-in-law."Kiera shook Carissa's arm, stars twinkling in her eyes. "I admire you so much. The queen dowager and the king say you're the most outstanding female general in our era. It used to be Aurora, but I don't like her much. I met her once—she was very aloof and acted rudely. She didn't have the grace and charm that you have, being both a formidable general and a captivating woman."The princess stuck out her tongue playfully. "But Mother says girls shouldn't casually talk about other girls; it can easily cause misunderstandings and tarnish their reputations. So,
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After finishing her drink, Carissa said, "Your Majesty, Lady Helen is actually quite easy to get along with."Or at least, Helen wasn't difficult to handle."Easy to get along with? Are we talking about the same person?" Victoria had stopped laughing, but her eyes twinkled brightly as she looked at Carissa. "Everyone in the palace is afraid of her. Even the queen tries to avoid her."Carissa could understand that.With such arrogance and haughtiness, who wouldn't steer clear of Helen? Any sensible person would avoid getting bitten by a mad dog, right?However, if given the choice between dealing with Kylie or with someone like Helen, Carissa would still choose the latter. Helen may be domineering, but she was easier to handle. On the other hand, Kylie might seem polite on the surface, but her words were filled with hidden barbs.Carissa reached for another cup of iced tea, but Lulu quickly stopped her. "My lady, you shouldn't drink too much. Sebastian said your body needs nurturi
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Carissa felt a strange sense of unease, though she couldn't quite put her finger on it—something like hostility, yet not quite. Especially after Salvador had ended his remarks with that enigmatic smile.What did he mean by she was already defending Rafael? It was baffling.She paused before speaking, "Your Majesty, in warfare, there are no absolutely foolproof decisions, especially during decisive battles. It's practically taking a gamble. Our strategy for attacking Simonton City was sound. Minor errors should be forgiven, considering we ultimately reclaimed the Southern Frontier and achieved victory."Salvador burst into hearty laughter. "I only asked a question or two. Look at you, so nervous. There's no need to worry. I was just asking out of curiosity."Carissa felt her back dampen with sweat.It was hardly a casual inquiry. Salvador had seemed so serious. It was almost as if he was ready to lay blame on someone!Holding Rafael accountable for the mistakes of his soldiers see
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Victoria regarded her son for a while before speaking, "Your father had someone in his heart as well—Melanie. But because he saw Hector as a brother, whenever Melanie attended an event or visited the palace, your father would make himself scarce."That was his way of showing the utmost respect to Hector. In fact, Melanie never knew of your father's feelings, even after she passed."Salvador's expression froze momentarily, his smile slowly fading to be replaced by a serious demeanor."Mother, I understand your point."After a moment of silence, he asked, "Didn't you mind? You still treat Carissa so well."Victoria smiled gently, her expression serene. "Why would I mind? Aren't there many women in the palace already? Besides, I married him to be the crown princess, the queen, and now the queen dowager. If I were to expect true affection from the king, would that not be unreasonable?"As for your father, he was aware of his position. A king's responsibilities are to govern diligentl
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