Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 1222

Upon hearing these words, Victoria raised an eyebrow slightly, a faint smile tugging at her lips.

"I recall before you married the king, you were renowned throughout the capital for your scholarly accomplishments. You've read so many books, yet now you claim that women shouldn't study? You were just praising the benefits of learning, and yet here you are, contradicting yourself. Are you unaware of this?"

Kylie was taken aback. "I… I didn't mean it in that way. It is not that women should not study. Indeed, it is a good thing for ladies of noble families to broaden their knowledge for their refinement. After all, they are guided by family rules and propriety. Education just adds to their virtues."

Victoria's smile remained, but her voice turned pointed. "I've noticed that you often speak of propriety and rules. Do you truly enjoy being bound by such things?"

Kylie was momentarily stunned. "Mother, surely, this is the foundation upon which women are meant to stand. How could one speak of liking or disliking it? Those who follow proper conduct must, of course, adhere to it.

"It is like the laws of Starhaven, which restrain the people from committing evil. Those with malicious intent may resent such laws, but for those who live honestly, they will never feel oppressed by them."

Victoria chuckled. "So, this is how you see it. Quite interesting."

Kylie couldn't catch a hint of praise in Victoria's words, and she felt a sense of unease growing in her chest. "Mother, have I spoken incorrectly?"

Victoria's smile deepened. "Such conversations between mother and daughter-in-law rarely have a right or wrong. We speak as we see fit."

"Is this not what you believe as well?" Kylie was increasingly perplexed by Victoria's cryptic tone.

Victoria ran a hand through her meticulously arranged hair, her eyes distant. "What I believe matters little, and what others think matters even less."

Kylie was confused and pressed on, "Then what is truly important? I'm afraid I'm not clever enough to understand, Mother. Please enlighten me."

"There is no need for enlightenment. Just do what you're supposed to do in the position you're in."

Victoria clearly wasn't interested in discussing the matter further and seemed to lose interest.

However, Kylie was not there to discuss such matters. She had come to complain about Carissa. She hoped to convince Victoria that Carissa's actions were misguided.

"Mother, surely you can't be in favor of this? If education becomes so cheap, won't it spark a backlash from scholars everywhere?"

Kylie's face turned pale, and she dropped to her knees hastily. "Mother, I beg your pardon. What do you mean by that? This...this is a bit harsh, isn't it?"

Victoria's gaze hardened, her voice cold as ice.

"If you do not understand, then go and reflect on it carefully. You may consult the king, or even Derek, should you find it difficult to grasp. I have neither the time nor patience to explain further.

"All I will say is this: the treatment for Lady Ruth must not cease. Dispatch the royal physicians to attend her daily, and record every prescription and method of treatment. If she suffers, let the medicine and needle treatment provide some relief. If nothing else works, then at least let her go peacefully."

Kylie knelt on the floor, feeling confused but dared not ask further.

She had come to complain, but instead, she ended up being scolded. In her heart, she couldn't help but feel that Victoria was biased—after all, she was Victoria's rightful daughter-in-law.

Rafael was Helen's son, and Carissa may call her 'Mother', but ultimately, they weren't related by blood.