Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 218

Derek entered the king's study, and reported, "Your Majesty, Grand Princess Eleanor has cto the palace and

requests to see you."

Salvador looked up from the mountain of reports before him. He tossed aside his pen, and rubbed his temples.

"Did she say what it was about?"

"She didn't specify, but she appears to be quite angry," Derek replied cautiously.

Salvador sneered, "My aunt has always been domineering. During festivals, she visits the palace and treats me

like a child. However, she seldom comes to seealone. After all, what could be so significant that a great

princess like her can't handle? Its likely related to the events at the birthday banquet."

He had heard about what happened at Eleanor's birthday banquet, though he was unsure of the full details. It

had been several days since then-was she still aggrieved by that event?

"Show her in," Salvador said.

Derek hesitated before adding, "Grand Princess Eleanor is at Serenity Palace. She has also summoned Lady

Helen."

"Summoned?" Salvador's smile was shallow, and lacking warmth. "Very well. As a younger member of the family,

it is my duty to pay my respects to my aunt."

Derek bowed, then instructed, "Prepare the litter for the king."

The journey from the study to the inner palace was a bit of a distance, and it was too hot to walk.

After helping Salvador into the litter, Derek said softly, "I heard that at the birthday banquet, Lady Sinclair

mentioned that Grand Princess Eleanor had sent a miniature chastity belt sculpture to Madam Sinclair. It sounds

rather unsettling."

"I've heard about it," Salvador said, his usually composed expression darkening. Even the sun could not dispel

his gloom. "If this is true, she, as a royal, has not only disgraced herself but also betrayed the favor my

grandfather bestowed upon her."

Derek continued, "It might be due to old grievances."

"Old grievances?" Salvador pondered the rumors he had heard amidst his busy schedule. "Are you referring to

her desire to marry Hector?"

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Yes, it seems so. The matter was quite a scandal at the time. Grand Princess Eleanor has held a grudge ever

since. Even though she has maintained a facade of harmony with her husband, there have been ongoing

conflicts beneath the surface

Salvador glanced at Derek, who quickly lowered his head in alarm.

ve spoken out of turn," he apologized.

"You usually don't say much, but you seem particularly concerned about Hector's family," Salvador said calmly.

Derek remained uneasy. "Im only being considerate of the duke's family. Now that only Lady Sinclair is left, it's

hard not to feel ssorrow. After all, the duke and his sons sacrificed their lives for the country." Salvador

sighed, his gaze reflecting a hint of sorrow. "It is indeed a loss for our kingdom. I'm deeply pained whenever |

think of it."

Derek sighed in sympathy, but dared not speak further.

Salvador's intentions were difficult to predict. He had a special affection for the Duke of Northwatch's family, but

this affection was something that only he could give it couldn't be demanded.

Just like when Carissa entered the palace to request a divorce, and then cback to see him again. He had

grown impatient, then. In fact, he felt impatient even before knowing why she was there.

If Hector's nwasn't occasionally mentioned, Salvador might weigh his options more carefully. That would

lead him to choose the easier or more conciliatory path, which could unfairly affect Carissa. However, bringing

up Hector too often was also not advisable. Derek understood the need to tread carefully and maintain the right

balance.

Upon arriving at Serenity Palace, Salvador saw Victoria seated in the center, her brow slightly furrowed.

Eleanor sat on the left side, her demeanor haughty and cold.

Helen was on the right side, her expression somewhat tense and cautious.

When Salvador entered, he first greeted Victoria and Helen. Victoria gave a slight nod while Helen stood, offered

a respectful bow, and then sat back down.

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