Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1167

On Midwinter's Dawn, before the grand banquet for the entire court, the ladies of the inner and outer courts

cto the palace to offer their greetings.

Victoria usually preferred quiet. But on this day, she welcomed visitors, chatting with the noblewomen from

various families. Kylie stayed to keep her company for a while before returning to Everspring Palace to wait for

her family to arrive. Little did she know that after all the waiting, her mother wouldn't show up. Instead, it was a

group of aunts, cousins, and distant relatives.

Upon asking, she learned that Marjorie felt unwell and couldn't bear to face the wind. As customary, Marjorie

would need to offer her greetings to Victoria if she cinto the palace. Since she didn't wish to risk passing on

her illness, Marjorie refrained from visiting the palace.

Of course, Kylie didn't believe it. The last tMarjorie spoke to her about the workshop, she had turned the

latter down. She could see the disappointment and surprise on the older woman's face, so she suspected her

mother was merely throwing a small tantrum. Kylie felt a bit disappointed, but didn't show it. Instead, she quietly

told Lydia to send a message to her mother along with a small gesture of respect.

After the usual pleasantries, Kylie asked Jocelyn to stay for a chat.

Jocelyn was the troublemaker alongside Cassidy and Hailey. The three had been causing havoc in the academy,

and Jocelyn had been particularly nasty toward Rosalind. After being put in her place once, she had toned it

down a bit.

Every now and then, though, Jocelyn still tried to provoke Rosalind in hopes of angering her and tarnishing her

reputation as a temperamental teacher unsuitable for the academy. The standing of Gracewood Women's

Academy would also be damaged. Jocelyn puffed up her cheeks, upset. "Mrs. Ashford is so fierce! Mr. Spencer

also scolded me, and | didn't dare to cause trouble again. Perhaps it's best to let it go. If the queen dowager

hears about it, it wouldn't be good." Kylie leaned slightly to one side, casting a cold glance at her.

"Do you think I'm the one who wants to be at odds with the people at the academy? His Majesty feels the same

way. When the academy was first founded, he feared Carissa might overshadow him, but he couldn't outright

refuse since the academy was the queen dowager's idea.

"So, we resorted to more subtle methods to tarnish the academy's reputation. If the queen dowager ever

questioned anything, Carissa would be blamed for failing to manage the academy properly.

"Frankly, | agree with him. Someone with a military background has no business running Gracewood Women's

Academy."

Jocelyn had just turned 15, still shy of 16. Her scheming was far from refined, and she didn't really know whether

Carissa was fit for the position. She simply did as her cousin instructed, so to her, there was no right or wrong in

the matter.

Now, hearing that Salvador wasn't fond of the academy, she said, "I understand. When we return to the

academy, I'll continue to make things difficult for Ms. Young."

Kylie nodded, satisfied.

Of all the teachers, the youngest was Rosalind. Though she was talented, she had neither a noble title nor

widespread recognition, so it was natural that Kylie would target her first.

Trevor and the Quinton family were considered the leading figures of the scholarly elite, so claiming they weren't

secretly competing with each other would be a lie.

Many of the Quinton family's sons had entered government service. While they were strictly disciplined, sof

their actions had drawn criticism. Malcolm, in particular, had a history of personal misconduct. It was clear now

that Trevor had firmly taken the lead as the true

representative of the scholarly elite.

Kylie was trying to help her family. If she could weaken the Young family-even better, if sprivate moral

issues cto light-then outsiders couldn't criticize the Quinton family anymore. "You've cof age now,"

Kylie said casually. "When we return, I'll speak with your mom about your marriage. It's tto start thinking

about a match."

Since Kylie wanted Jocelyn to do

something, she offered a big reward

powerful families-one of

in return. The Quinton family arranged marriages with other

daughters had even married

Kendrick, Dakota's son, and beca princess consort.

A powerful family with ties through marriage was beneficial, especially for Connor's future.

Jocelyn, embarrassed at the mention of her marriage, lowered her eyes. "I'll leave everything to you, Your

Majesty."

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Jocelyn's face brightened with a sweet smile. "I knew you'd be the kindest to me, Your Majesty!"

Kylie simply gazed back at Jocelyn, a knowing smile on her lips.