Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 1439

Lydia hesitated for a moment before saying, "But if we spread word of this, Lady Xavier's reputation will be ruined, and the other young ladies of the Earl of Southstead's family will suffer as well."

Kylie's eyes gleamed coldly. "She's just the daughter of a concubine with an inflated sense of her own worth. She looks down on everyone, likely dreaming of a marriage that's beyond her reach. A girl so lofty in her ambitions deserves what she gets.

"Besides, I've heard she has a fiery temper and is unafraid of anyone. It would be best if she went and caused a scene with Carissa. Let people see the spectacle, and soon, no one will be talking about His Majesty anymore."

Lydia fell silent, unsure of how to respond.

"Now, when I say something, you resist at every turn. You constantly find fault. Tell me, how do you suggest we put an end to this uproar? Should we allow His Majesty to remain in the public eye, constantly criticized and ridiculed?" Kylie snapped, her patience running out.

Lydia wanted to argue that even if Janelle went to cause a scene, her antics wouldn't help silence the rumors surrounding Salvador. It would simply be treated as a trivial matter—a young woman causing a fuss would hardly be capable of quelling a political storm.

But seeing Kylie's anger flare, Lydia held her tongue and obediently left to carry out her orders.

With the year drawing to a close, the social season was in full swing, and people were exchanging news at a rapid pace.

Soon, it became common knowledge that Kylie had intended to have Janelle become the Hell Monarch's secondary wife, only for his princess consort to reject the proposal.

Janelle was the daughter of the Earl of Southstead. Though she was born to a concubine, she was the favored child of the matriarch of the family. From a young age, she excelled in music, chess, calligraphy, and even horsemanship and archery.

However, her temperament was as fiery as they came.

When Janelle came of age at 15, matchmakers began visiting. However, she refused every proposal, no matter how suitable the family or the match. Over time, the matchmakers began to speak of her with thinly veiled sarcasm. However, Janelle was not one to uphold the delicate demeanor expected of a noble lady. She would berate the matchmakers without hesitation.

It wasn't just the matchmakers she offended. She had a habit of criticizing older relatives who spoke ill of her, and didn't hesitate to scold them as well.

Her blunt, outspoken nature had earned her a reputation. As a result, she was seldom invited to noble gatherings in the capital, for fear of her sharp tongue causing embarrassment.

Her temperament had earned her many enemies, and there was no shortage of gossip about her. Most often, people said she aimed too high, looking down on families of lesser status. Some even claimed she aspired to enter the palace as a concubine. They mocked her behind her back, saying the palace had no place for someone so unruly.