Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 1374

The rain was coming down in torrents.

After visiting a few shops, they came upon The Golden Tower, the city's most renowned jeweler. Seeing it still open, Chaya expressed a desire to buy some jewelry.

Hayden waved a hand dismissively. "Buy what you like."

Inside The Golden Tower, Nathaniel spotted Hayden and quickly ushered them to a private room on the third floor. The Shadow Guard, of course, followed close behind.

Hayden had been here with Chaya on several occasions. As a regular customer, he was treated well. Aside from Nathaniel, William and two attendants stood by to serve them.

Delicate cakes were brought out, and Hayden invited the Shadow Guard to join them for a drink while Chaya selected her pieces.

The Shadow Guard naturally didn't dare to sit down. He was there to keep an eye on Hayden, so he stood beside him. He watched Hayden chat warmly with Nathaniel, ensuring no suspicious dealings took place.

Occasionally, he glanced at Chaya. Her large frame blocked the jewelry displayed on the counter, so he went over to take a quick look. Seeing her trying on bracelets, he quickly stepped back to watch Hayden again.

Their conversation was simple, mostly about the heavy rain recently. They were relieved the river channels had been cleared and dredged, or else there might have been flooding. They also expressed concern that with this much rain, many areas would likely suffer from floods, and crops would be damaged.

Crops ruined meant the people would starve, and Hayden sighed deeply, lamenting the situation. He even joked with Nathaniel, "I know your family is in the grain business as well. Make sure you don't hike up the prices when the time comes."

Nathaniel waved his hands frantically. "Of course not, Your Highness. We at The Golden Tower would never stoop to such unethical practices."

"Well, that's good to hear. A person must have a conscience," Hayden said, extending a finger toward Nathaniel's chest. "When it comes to people and actions, it's not just about what's on the outside. You have to look at their heart—whether it's good or bad—and what's really inside, do you understand?"

Nathaniel winced at the poke to his chest, forcing a smile. "Yes, Your Highness, you're right. I'll keep that in mind."

On the other side of the room, Chaya had finished her selection. She chose two bracelets and a necklace featuring a gold pig charm. She draped it around her neck, the brilliant gold catching the light and drawing attention.

She walked over to Hayden and asked with a smile, "Do you think it looks good?"

Hayden nodded, smiling fondly. "If you like it, that's all that matters. Are you done picking? Just these three items?"