NovelEnglishHer Majestic Battle Cry Chapter 407
Chapter 407
Carissa responded with a thoughtful hum
“If an ordinary women thought that way, I'd understand. But the Spencer family is a prestigious family from
Ebonflow with a century long unbroken lineage, though their marriage matters are complicated because of your
aunt’s elopement. Still, you're from a prominent family yourself. Why ding to someone with a higher status?
Wouldn't marrying into a lower status family so you'd hold more authority in the marriage be a more comfortable
life?
That's why | say she’s foolish,” Violet said, fastening the Mystic Pearl earrings on Carissa. Yuvan’s interest in the
Spencer family isn’t as simple as it seems. He's already left the capital this morning | wonder how he’ll handle
your aunts funeral.”
Have people been sent to keep watch?” Carissa asked.
“They have,” Violet said, pinching Carissa’s cheek. “Smile a little. You haven't smiled much these days. If had
descendants, I'd want them to smile every day even after I'm gone.”
Carlosa swatted her hand away. “You don’t even have a husband. Where would your descendants cfrom?”
Finding a good man is like looking for a needle in a haystack, Violet said, though her tone was listless. She had
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Canosa might have married well, but the royal family was full of ridiculous troubles that she wouldn't have it
easy with
As for Violet. Well, no man could match her, and she was quite
content with that
The New Year passed in a blur of hosting and being hosted. Soon, it was the fifteenth day of January, the Starfall
Fes There were
many celebrations and festivals, and Rafael planned to take Carissa to see the fireworks later in the evening.
However, by noon, freezing rain began to fall..
Snow would have been easier to manage, but freezing rain was a disaster.
The fireworks would have to be canceled. Instead, they needed to focus on disaster relief.
Although Rafael was the head of the SuprCourt, he was also the commander of the Capital Guard and was
extremely busy. He even had to send someone back to tell Carissa to stay put and not
wander around.
The weather was bone-chillingly cold, with water freezing into ice.
In the backyard, the freezing rain had toppled several trees Helen had previously moved. There was a willow tree
near the
southeastern corner of the wall, which had also collapsed halfway, bringing down part of the wall with it.
The estate was also abuzz with activity. Fortunately, Jacob managed things with great efficiency, overseeing the
orderly. clearing of fallen branches and broken bricks. Repairs would have to wait until the weather improved.
The long-awaited fireworks were canceled, and with the added. burden of the freezing rain disaster, it was
obvious the public was frustrated. Moreover, disasters often attracted looters. With everything in such disarray,
many families had their belongings stolen and complained to the authorities.
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Ryan’s uncle, Anthony, was overwhelmed. He had to personnel from the Ministry of Justice and the Supreme
Court to handle the flood of cases. However, there were many who took advantage of the situation, claiming
losses they hadn't really suffered. Sorting out the truth from the false reports was quite challenging.
The freezing rain continued for two days, and it took more than a month for all the official departments to get
things under control. However, the damage extended beyond the capital.
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The freezing rain had affected areas all the way to Valken, with many homes crushed under the weight. The
government had to spend money to provide disaster relief, offering temporary shelter to those who had lost their
homes and preventing them from freezing to death.
Yet, the lack of clothing and food was another severe problem.
Among the nobility, there was an elderly woman revered as a saint. She was the matriarch of the Marquis of
Jadehill’s family, the Clayton family. Her nwas Mary Grayson, and she was ninety- three years old this year,
though she remained quite healthy. Usually reclusive, the scale of the disaster caused by the freezing rain
compelled her to act. She sent her grandchildren and great- grandchildren to assess the damage and, upon
hearing the reports, couldn't sleep.
The next day, accompanied by several of her granddaughters-in-law, Mary visited noble families to gather
donations for the disaster victims. She had a high standing, and she had walked instead of sitting in a carriage in
such cold weather.
With her actions, who could refuse her request for aid?
The extent of the donation varied, but the gesture itself held
significant value When she arrived at Heil Monarch Estate, Carissa
personally went out to greet her She welcomed Mary warmly, and
offered hot lemon tea and stew to ensure the latter comfort.
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