Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 1176

Kylie was so enraged that she threw a cup across the room.

"She's nothing but a hindrance! She's always causing trouble for me!"

Lydia stood to the side and said, "Your Majesty, ever since she was appointed by the queen dowager to establish the Gracewood Women's Academy and became its headmistress, she has gained considerable favor among the noble ladies of the capital. I believe now, half of the influential families in the city hold her in some regard. She has become difficult to deal with."

Kylie thought back to Midwinter's Dawn, when the noblewomen praised Carissa to no end—how they admired her devotion to her marriage and how they praised her as capable and a shining example for women.

If Carissa was an example for women, then what did that make the queen?

The thought deepened Kylie's resentment.

"The queen dowager once said that Aurora was an example for women. Now Carissa has taken that title for herself. Isn't she disgusting?"

"Your Majesty," Lydia replied carefully, "she loves to seek attention and is currently at the height of her popularity. Remember, too much success can turn into a downfall. If things turn against her, her popularity will become a source of trouble for her. The queen dowager is still shielding her, so it would be unwise to challenge her now."

Kylie's voice turned cold. "The queen dowager protects her only because of the old friendship she shares with Carissa's mom. Her Majesty insisted on establishing the academy. The king never fully agreed to it, but he went along with it out of devotion to his mom.

"Does Carissa truly think she's a great headmistress? Ask her how well she can read! It's embarrassing. Her Majesty values the academy so much, but if it fails, we'll see if she still protects Carissa."

Lydia's tone became more cautious.

"Before, Ms. Jocelyn made things difficult for the teachers at the academy. These matters never reached the queen dowager's ears. But if anything more extreme happens, it will be impossible to keep hidden. If the queen dowager is truly angered, His Majesty will not stand by your side."

Her words hit a nerve with Kylie.

Annoyed, she said, "I won't act rashly. If I do, I can make sure I stay out of it. There's no way I'd be foolish enough to send my cousin to handle it. I'll think it over some more. You don't need to keep nagging me."