Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 218

Chapter 218

Derek entered the king’s study, and reported, “Your Majesty, Grand Princess Eleanor has come to 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 see me alone. 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.