Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 1526

A few days later, the lifeless form of a palace maid was carried out of Victoria's palace.

That same day, Salvador issued an edict, commanding Sylvia to move out of Tranquil Palace. She was to take Phoebe and Cecil with her and settle in Laurel Palace.

Located in the northwest corner of the palace, Laurel Palace was near the Cold Palace. Almost no one went there on normal days.

When the edict was delivered, Sylvia was struck dumb. She stood frozen, unable to comprehend for a long time. It was some time before she managed to regain control of herself, though her face was still deathly pale.

"Pack up," she finally instructed her attendants in a hollow voice.

This was it—she and Cecil were completely out of the succession race.

Truth be told, she had expected this outcome ever since she learned of Jeanette's miscarriage. She had known this day would come. The dosage she had given Jeanette was small, barely enough to show any immediate effects. She had anticipated that it would take at least half a month for anything to happen.

But when the miscarriage occurred the very next day, it confirmed one fact—one of her spies in Jeanette's circle had sided with either Kylie or Grace.

It no longer mattered who it was. Salvador had clearly learned of Sylvia's involvement in the miscarriage. The fact that he had ordered her relocation to another palace meant he knew she was behind it.

If she tried to resist or stir up more trouble, it would no longer be a simple relocation but banishment to the Cold Palace.

This was the best outcome Sylvia could hope for. If she was lucky, there might be no further retribution.

Soon, the news of Sylvia's transfer spread throughout the harem. Everyone still remembered her grand entrance into Tranquil Palace. Now, seeing her relegated to a palace near the Cold Palace, the gossip began. Many speculated that the move was tied to Jeanette's miscarriage.

However, Salvador's edict stated that the relocation was due to Cecil's health. Though the young prince was recovering, he still needed peace and quiet to regain his strength. So, Sylvia and the children would move to Laurel Palace to avoid disturbances.

Additionally, Sylvia was to care for Cecil. As a result, her authority to manage the harem would be temporarily relinquished. Salvador instructed that a suitable person be selected to work with Grace in managing affairs.

While the official reasoning seemed clear, who could truly know the truth?

Perhaps the one most delighted by this turn of events was Kylie. At last, the thorn in her side had been removed.