When Petals Meet The Blade (Priscilla and Waldo) novel Chapter 71

Chapter 71

Chapter 71

But the Queen didn’t continue the topic of Mali

head, the sighed and shifted the conversation. “Jessies, your mother was a rare and remarkable woman.

“Although Hive deep within the palace, Loften hear stories about how your mother fought alongside your father, General Caesar, on the battlefield. I’ve long admired her. It’s a pity I ever had the chance to truly get to know her.”

Jessica didn’t say anything, just quietly listening

The Queen, understanding that Jessica was sharp and thoughtful, smiled and added, “You don’t need to worry, Jessica I truly like you. What you said at the banquet really touched me”

“Your praise is too much, Your Majesty Jessica replied softly

The Queen sighed again, as it helpless “What you said was exactly what I’ve been feeling the grievances of the inner palace, who would understand

them but women us?”

Jessica fell silent again

The Queen’s status was ty, and her complaints were directed at the king. There were things Jessica couldn’t respond to or even

the wrong thing could lead to disaster.

The Queen gave her a long, knowing look before smiling. “Tunderstand you’ve been through a lot. You’re cautious and reserved, not yet ready to open up

She gently took Jessica’s hand, her smile softening even more. “It’s alright, Jessica From now on, I’ll take care of you in time, you’ll come to understand just how much I care for you

Jessica hurriedly replied, “Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness.”

On the way back from the palace, Monica continued to report. “Today, the Queen gave us many rewards. They weren’t gold or jewels, though. Instead, she gave us various medicinal herbs. I looked through them, and aside from expensive medicine for health, there are also rare herbs that are meant to strengthen a man’s body.”

Monica had been by Jessica’s side for many years. Jessica was well versed in many fields, including medicine, and had studied herbs extensively

in the part, Jessica had been deeply in love with Prince Waldo. Anything that could help him, she would study and train herself to master.

Jessica was a woman of wide knowledge, excelling at everything. Monica thought, How else could Prince Waldo have achieved so much and become the renowned war god of Novigrad?!

But Jessica never sought attention. She was content to be the one behind Prince Waldo’s success, with no one knowing just how capable she truly war

Over time, even Prince Waldo himself hadn’t realized it. Everything had become so familiar that it was taken for granted.

But now, Monica was thinking about something else, “My lady, why do you think the Queen has suddenly started flattering you?”

“You think the Queen is flattering me?” Jessica asked, still watching their surroundings as she spoke to Nolan ahead, “Stay alert.”

“I’m keeping watch, my lady. Don’t worry, Nola replied quickly.

Monica lowered her voice even more and prested on “My lady, do you have any y idea what the Queen’s intentions are!”

Jessica closed her eyes and leaned against the carjage wall to rest. “No evidence, soll don’t want to guess.”

Monica didn’t ask again,

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Chapter 71

The next morning. Nolan drove the carriage into the courtyard of Moothase Hall. “My lady, General Garbisch it ready and can head to the palace

whenever