Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 229

Chapter 229

When Jessica married Leopold, he was still the heir apparent. After the passing of Leopold’s father, the previous marquis, Leopold inherited the title and became the Marquis of Ironridge.

Upon inheriting the title, Jessica became the marquis’s wife. However, the family’s reputation took a severe hit. If not for the family’s matriarch, Margaret Dawson, still being alive, the reputation of this century–old family might have been ruined.

The Marquis of Ironridge’s family had four branches, and Jessica never got along with any of them. When she first arrived, she used her status as a princess to dominate the household, even attempting to interfere in the affairs of the marquis’s

sons.

In the end, she failed at everything, caused a lot of chaos, and became widely disliked. She also spent a lot of money in the process. Her actions also caused Margaret to collapse from fury. Sebastian had to be summoned to treat Margaret, and she still had to manage the household’s finances despite her illness.

Such an esteemed family would usually keep their internal troubles private, but Jessica’s antics were so outrageous that they could no longer be concealed. In her rage, Margaret declared that she would never hand over the family’s authority to Jessica as long as she drew breath.

Leopold’s second wife was Margaret’s niece. Although she entered as a second wife, Margaret elevated her status. She also became pregnant shortly after her arrival. Now, she had a son and a daughter, and was even expecting another child. So, her position was secure.

The Marquis of Ironridge’s family didn’t tolerate the mistreatment of servants or oppression of secondary wives, but secondary wives must adhere to their duties, with strict rules in place.

Jessica’s chance to gain prominence in the Marquis of Ironridge’s family would come only if Margaret passed away, or if she bore a legitimate son. This was why Jessica continuously sought refuge and protection from her mother, feeling utterly out of place and disliked in her husband’s family.

So when the officials from the Royal Citadel came today looking to question Jessica, Margaret sent someone to find out what was going on. She discovered it was related to Carissa, the Duke of Northwatch’s daughter, being slandered.

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