Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 1614

Helen had the confidence to speak that way because over the years, she had spent very little and gained a great deal. The rewards from the palace, gifts from various families, and the respect shown by the younger generation all added up. Many of them, especially Violet, were generous in their offerings.

For her only granddaughter, Helen could never be too reluctant. One of her favorite sayings was that, after she was gone, everything would belong to Elise.

Now, as Helen's daughter-in-law and granddaughter arrived at her residence, it was no surprise that she brought up the topic of Elise's martial arts training at Meadow Ridge again.

"It's not that it's bad, but it'll be so long. She'll hardly return home, and then she'll say she wants to go off on her own again. She's such a delicate little thing—how can she go wandering like that? I can't argue with my son, though. He's a man who doesn't understand such things. I can never make him see reason," Helen said.

"Grandmother, I'm not delicate. Look at this punch!" Elise proudly raised her fist and waved it in front of Helen's face. "One hit from me, and even a wild boar would fall unconscious."

Helen sighed inwardly. "Other girls use their hands to play musical instruments, write poems, or at least manage the household accounts. But you? You're out here using your hands to fight wild boars. What, do you think we're starving for your prized pork?"

"Grandmother!" Elise exclaimed, leaning against her with a mischievous grin. She wrapped her arms around Helen's neck, laughing playfully. "Other girls might be dainty, but they're not special. Only your granddaughter can knock out a wild boar with one punch. Don't you feel proud?"

Even though Helen adored her granddaughter, she wasn't placated so easily.

"I don't. It's fine for others to get into fights, but you? You're my precious heart. How can I bear for you to be hurt? Even a bruise would break my heart."

As she spoke, she shot a look of reproach at Carissa, silently blaming her for sending Elise to Meadow Ridge. Carissa simply smiled and kept her gaze down, pretending not to notice. It was better not to say anything at all.

Over the years, the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law had remained cordial, all thanks to the latter's ability to appear unaware of things. Of course, Helen never pushed too hard. Whenever they disagreed, Carissa would simply offer a way out, and the older woman would take it without any airs of superiority.

Seeing that her daughter-in-law didn't argue or lecture, Helen gladly accepted the peace and added, "Of course, learning martial arts is good. It strengthens the body and keeps one from being easily bullied."

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