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Her Graceful War Song Chapter 697
Helen's question revealed that she had guessed Janice had accepted a bribe and betrayed the Hell Monarch's family. She just didn't know who had bought Janice off."Grand Princess Eleanor," Carissa said softly.Helen's anger flared. "What does she want? When did it start?""It's likely Janice was already under Grand Princess Eleanor's thumb while you were still in the palace. Wasn't Grand Princess Eleanor doing business with you back then? Janice must have sung her praises to you repeatedly," Carissa explained.Helen narrowed her eyes. She recalled the past and became increasingly furious. "She didn't just say nice things. She practically bragged about her! She claimed Grand Princess Eleanor's reputation for virtue was widespread, and that she was highly respected among the noble families in the capital. She also claimed Grand Princess Eleanor was so skilled at handling things that everyone praised her, making her sound more capable than even my sister. It almost made me respect h
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Meanwhile, Rafael had already infiltrated Harmony Palace but had yet to reach the dungeon.Harmony Palace's dungeon had four entrances. The craftsmen who originally built it were long dead, silenced after the fact. However, Jacob had managed to find the son of the foreman. The foreman's son possessed a set of blueprints from that time, which was how they obtained the dungeon's layout.The dungeon was roughly half the size of Harmony Palace, dug deep into the ground. Bricks were used during construction, dividing the space into four separate cell blocks—north, south, east, and west.Each entrance corresponded to one of the cell blocks, with the eastern cell block accessible through the western courtyard. The purpose of what lay within remained a mystery, but it was clear that the southern and eastern blocks weren't meant for imprisonment. Based on the blueprints, they were simply two large underground chambers.In contrast, the northern and western cell blocks were designed for hold
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"Sir, may I inquire where this place is?" Daniel asked urgently. "Why have you taken our family captive? Have I offended you or your family? If I have, I offer my apologies here. But my wife and children are innocent. Please let them go. If you have a grudge, take it out on me. Do what you will, whether to kill or torture me.""When the time to kill you comes, I fear you'll just hide behind your wife and children. You're a worthless coward. Just shut up," Henry replied coldly.The drug in Daniel's system was nearly gone. He leaned against the small window, peering outside. "I won't hide. Just let my wife and children go. I don't care how I die.""I loathe your kind—the ones who pretend to be brave. It's as if you look down on a prince consort like me," Henry retorted. Then, he turned away icily and stepped into one of the cells.Eleanor had forbidden Henry from visiting during the Emberfest Festival, so he decided to hide in the dungeon to accompany Melanie Lester. He had bribed th
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However, Jack and Curtis continued to tremble all over. One moment, they were safe at home. The next, a group of rough men had dragged them here and imprisoned them. The oldest of the two children had yet to reach eight. How could they not be afraid?Thalia was equally terrified, but as a mother, she steeled herself. Pushing aside her fear and worry, she joined her husband in comforting their two sons.But when the couple exchanged glances, their eyes were filled with despair and helplessness.Rafael listened to Daniel and Thalia's words in the cell next door. He couldn't help but feel a swell of admiration. His father-in-law's spirit truly radiated through every son of the Sinclair family, especially considering that Daniel had little interaction with Hector. Daniel was just a businessman, but he still possessed such unwavering resolve. Theodore had taught them well.What did it mean to be a true noble family? They embodied it. Even without many officials in the court, the
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Under Theodore's guidance, the Sinclair family maintained their composure. He dispatched people to the Capital Guard and the Garrison Unit barracks, then awaited the Royal Citadel's opening time to file a report. The Sinclair family followed all proper protocols.Theodore trusted that Rafael and Carissa knew the situation and wouldn't look the other way. They had their way of handling things. Since the Sinclair family primarily consisted of businesspeople and ordinary citizens, they would tackle this as ordinary folk would.The Royal Citadel officials quickly initiated an investigation. Thalia and her two children had vanished late at night without passing through the main or side entrances of the residences, which meant they had been abducted. As part of the routine procedure, the Royal Citadel officials needed to inquire if the family had offended anyone upon their return to the capital.As the officials searched for the missing family members and took statements, the matter caugh
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Salvador's expression was a mixture of anger and confusion. However, Derek knew him well and understood that Salvador was furious with the Royal Management Department for their incompetence.No one believed Heather could be behind this. Even if it were her, there was no way she would have bribed Janice with all that jewelry and money just to speak favorably of herself. There was more to this than met the eye. If Rafael thought there was nothing suspicious, he wouldn't have sent the maid back to the palace. He must have discovered something but chose not to investigate further, opting to send her back to the Royal Management Department instead. This attitude made it clear he wanted to avoid getting too entangled in the mess.Yet, the Royal Management Department hadn't obtained any useful information after the maid was sent to them. How could Salvador not be furious?With a grim expression, Salvador said, "Get the royal physician to keep her alive. Even if she's hanging on by a
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Derek lowered his head, his expression shifting slightly. However, he respectfully replied, "I've heard of it, but I didn't think much of it. The Hell Monarch received your sacred order to head to the Southern Frontier battlefield. He lived up to your expectations and successfully reclaimed the Southern Frontier."He does deserve credit, and you have acknowledged his merits before the kingdom's people. I believe the Hell Monarch has accomplished this as a loyal subject. But rulers will always come first when it comes to great achievements recorded throughout history."Salvador chuckled. "You're always playing little tricks when talking to me, Derek. I'm not that petty, and I'm not afraid of someone with too much merit. I'm just puzzled about one thing. If the people want to build a shrine to honor the Hell Monarch, why didn't they propose it when he first returned to the capital after reclaiming the Southern Frontier? That was when their emotions were at their peak."He picked up
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Eleanor knew the ladies who had sent her letters wanted to come so they could curry favor with the queen dowager. While she felt a surge of irritation over this, she couldn't refuse them. After all, she had connections with these noble ladies; it wouldn't be wise to offend them, especially since Yuvan had just returned to the capital.Moreover, she needed them to contend with Carissa's plan on the fifteenth of October. She only deliberated for a short time before inviting them all over. The royal chancellor's wife, Mildred, was the first to arrive. She was accompanied by her granddaughter, Rosalind. Eleanor explained the situation and mentioned that Victoria had sent food offerings, which prompted the concubines in the palace to do the same. At the same time, many noble ladies also expressed their desire to join in the event."That's fine. They can come as long as they have good intentions," Mildred replied with a warm smile.Having been a devout religious believer for many year
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When Sylvia moved to her new residence, all the concubines sent gifts. The royal relatives, upon hearing the news, hurried to send their congratulations as well.As for what to send, other households usually left the decision to the lady of the house. But at Hell Monarch Estate, the ones in charge were Jacob and Luke.They searched through the storerooms, but nothing seemed quite right. Either the items were too expensive, or they were just simple gold, silver, or jewels. Even the golden vases seemed too small and trivial.As for the larger items, such as coral trees or folding screens, Jacob wasn't inclined to part with them. The coral tree, in particular, was rare. The one in the estate had been a wedding gift from the Pathfinders Guild when Carissa married.In the end, their eyes landed on the most abundant item in the storeroom—Kyle's orchid paintings.This would certainly make a strong impression—expensive and elegant, yet not unique to the estate. If it wasn't enough, snow w
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Among the harem, Kylie was most wary of Sylvia and Grace. Sylvia was caring for Cecil, while Grace was caring for Caden, the second prince.Cecil was not Sylvia's biological son and was still very young, so Kylie need not worry too much. But Sylvia had once been arrogant, with an impressive family background and a sharp aptitude for power games.In the past year, Sylvia had softened somewhat, co-managing the affairs of the harem with Grace. She had learned how to win hearts and minds, and her support for Skye Embroidery and Gracewood Women's Academy had earned her some reputation among the common folk.In contrast, Grace was far more restrained. She co-managed the harem with Sylvia and would occasionally seek Kylie's opinion, genuinely treating her with respect due to her being the queen.But Caden, a sharp and well-mannered boy, was Salvador's and Victoria's favorite.If the position of Crown Prince were to be decided now, it would naturally fall to Connor. But once the princes g
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Kylie had yet to remove her hairpins, and her makeup was still untouched, her face brimming with quiet anticipation.Earlier that day, a message had arrived from the court, announcing that the king would visit the harem tonight. She had waited for hours, but had heard no news that he had sent for any concubines. In her heart, she felt a surge of joy. If no summons had come, it meant he would be visiting her chambers."Lydia, go and see if His Majesty has arrived yet," she urged once again, her third time asking that evening.Lydia was standing to the side. She smiled and said, "Your Majesty, please be patient. If His Majesty was coming, he would surely send word beforehand so you can prepare to receive him.""Yes, you're right," Kylie sighed, brushing a loose strand of hair from her temple. "It's been so long since His Majesty visited my palace that I nearly forgot how it goes." Her smile was soft and alluring. "We are husband and wife, after all. What couple do not have thei
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In the royal study, the braziers still hadn't been lit, and the cold crept in like a quiet intruder, spreading its chill across the room.The reports had been reviewed and signed long ago, yet Salvador lingered, his hand resting idly on the pile of documents. His gaze was fixed on the dim flickering of the lamp's flame, his mind adrift.He read the letter Rafael had written to Carissa, filled with endless longing and heartfelt emotions. It was as if they had just gotten married, and they were deeply in love and inseparable.This wasn't the first time Salvador had read their letters. While there had been expressions of longing in the past, none were as bold and reckless as this.Such words would feel awkward to say out loud, let alone write down. Salvador thought his younger brother's actions were inappropriate and too careless.There were far better ways to win a woman's affection—why resort to this?And yet, despite his disapproval, something within him stirred, like a stone t
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Balin entered the city with just a dozen men. They were all strong and sturdy, with curved blades at their waists, looking fierce and intimidating.But when they sat down to eat and drink, their tanned faces broke into wide, radiant smiles.Balin was in his fifties, with skin as dark and shining as his men's, his eyes sharp and intelligent. He was a man of great wisdom and was meticulous in his thinking. In other words, he remained cautious and never fully trusted the Hell Monarch.His one demand was simple: this would be a one-time alliance. After driving back the Sandorians, the Southern Frontier Army was to withdraw from the grasslands swiftly. No one was to step foot in the heart of the grasslands again without permission.Rafael agreed, and the treaty was signed immediately.Once the agreement was made, they didn't linger any longer than necessary and left.The grassland tribes held little fondness for Starhaven, as the endless warfare often spilled over into their territori
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After the lively wedding banquet, Carissa returned to Hell Monarch Estate, only to be struck by an unexpected chill in Orchid Hall. Her thoughts turned to Rafael, who was far away in the Southern Frontier. She hadn't counted the days since they had parted, but it felt like an eternity.She was about to head out to the Glimmering Tower as usual to see Adrian, but then she remembered that he had returned to Meadow Ridge.A pang of emptiness settled in her chest.She thought back to how Rosalind had seemed tonight. Carissa realized that when a woman got married, her heart was filled with so much joy, excitement, and bashfulness. The happiness just radiated from Rosalind.Carissa thought back to her own two weddings—both had been too calm and quiet.Lulu helped remove her makeup and was about to prepare a bath, but Carissa stopped her, pulling her down to sit beside her instead."Lulu, I've mentioned before that we need to talk about your marriage. Have you thought about anyone in
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Thomas and Rosalind's wedding had been postponed time and time again, but finally, they found a favorable day to celebrate. The event wasn't extravagant, but as the granddaughter of the royal chancellor, it still carried the necessary dignity.Victoria led the way, and the other palace ladies followed suit, each offering generous gifts to Rosalind for her trousseau. The students of Gracewood Women's Academy also rallied to show their support, presenting Rosalind with handmade wedding gifts. Most of the girls at the academy came from humble backgrounds. Though their gifts weren't costly, the thought and effort they put into embroidering and crafting the items was the most meaningful part.Rosalind's wedding dress had been commissioned long in advance from Camila. The gown had previously been displayed in Skye Embroidery, where it had caught the eye of many young women. They all dreamed of wearing such a beautiful dress for their own weddings. Camila was already well-known, but now
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Salvador summoned Eustace to the palace for an audience.Eustace had come prepared. Though he had led his bodyguards and the merchant convoys to quell the unrest, the connection between the Spencer family's collateral branch and Nicholas couldn't be easily dismissed. Even if Salvador publicly declared their merits balanced with their faults, it was not something that could be swept aside without consequence.However, Salvador's attitude towards Eustace was surprisingly warm. The former even praised him for his loyalty to the throne and his patriotic spirit, noting that he resembled his late father in his unwavering commitment. The previous head of the Spencer family had been generous to the court, contributing substantial funds during times of war.Eustace understood the underlying message and quickly offered, "With both the Southern Frontier and Victory Pass embroiled in battle, the Spencer family is willing to contribute in whatever small way we can. We will donate 300,000 silve
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Adrian had been in the capital for some time now. In the past, he had been consumed with his studies on sacred firearms, leaving little room for anything else. But now, with some free time, he used the excuse of being unable to let go of the business in the city to extend his stay.The truth was, he was concerned for Carissa.His interest in sacred firearms had begun with his trip to Nerathia to study their methods. He had done it for the Southern Frontier, then Hector, and ultimately, for Rafael and Carissa.As a mentor, Adrian knew that they each had their own paths to walk. He couldn't prevent them from forging their own futures, but he could help them however he could and act as their support.Adrian often claimed he wasn't cut out to be a teacher. But the truth was, his apprentices were exceptional. Each one of them was a person of great character. None of them needed his constant concern—except for Carissa.She had always been wild and carefree. But even so, she had mast
