Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 1179

Vera quickly pressed her hand to Jocelyn's mouth.

"Stop shouting nonsense! How dare you speak of such vulgarities? If those words reach your uncle's ears, he'll scold you thoroughly."

The Quinton family upheld strict traditions, and every action and word from the younger generation had to be proper.

Jocelyn shook her head and slapped Vera's hand away. "How can he criticize us when his own behavior is so dishonorable? I don't fear him anymore!"

"Enough!" Vera scolded, her tone sharp. "You're being childish. Others might harp on your uncle's past, but we've been covering for him all this time. Remember, he's still the Civil Minister and his son-in-law is the king. So many people's careers depend on him—don't forget that!"

Jocelyn sniffled, pouting as she fell silent, not daring to speak ill of her elders again. "I just can't stand General Farrell! He's weak and cowardly. His wife had an affair with another man and caused a huge scandal, yet he doesn't even say a word."

"This is the queen's decision," Vera replied calmly, applying the medicine to her daughter's wound. She took the opportunity to carefully explain the differences between marrying Hubert and Thomas.

Jocelyn had always admired Kylie, but she couldn't agree with her mother on this matter. Kylie had mentioned Thomas out of the blue the other day, and Jocelyn had found it strange.

She couldn't help but ask, "Did General Farrell speak to the king about this? Does the Farrell family really think they can marry into ours? They should know their place! I can't stand those military men. They're smelly, shabby, and rough!"

Vera understood her daughter's stubbornness. Realizing she wouldn't be able to convince Jocelyn, she let the matter drop. After all, the matter wasn't settled yet, and they still had to get Victoria's approval. They could talk again once that hurdle was cleared.

However, Jocelyn was still furious. When she returned to Gracewood Women's Academy, she ranted to Hailey and the others about how Thomas had the nerve to consider marrying her. She spared no effort in ridiculing him.

Seeing the humor in the situation, Hailey spread the story to the other students. Some laughed along, but others, who revered Thomas for his bravery in the war and his heroic status in Starhaven, believed such words were an insult to a man of his stature. They felt he shouldn't be mocked or belittled in such a way.

The two sides quickly fell into an argument.