Chapter 261
From then on, whenever people mentioned Margaery of Glowsend, they recalled the shadow cast beneath the blazing win and thought of the Wallen father and sons, likening them to maggots in the gutter.
It turned out that in this world, some people’s revenge was as relentless as a vengeful spirit claiming lives. Like Tessa, who came to the Wallen family to fight these maggots, harming the enemy a thousand times while suffering eight hundred herself.
Yet some people’s revenge was like the rising sun tearing through the dawn; her focus was never on the darkness, but always on her own path.
Such was Margaery.
She had never acted maliciously, never been ferocious, never been arrogant, never had a twisted expression.
She simply lived her true path, and by doing so, caused all who once bullied her to lose their luster and fall into eternal night.
From this moment, she would become a thorn in the side of the Wallen father and sons.
Joshua felt a burning sensation, his throat aching terribly.
He realized he had underestimated Margaery, and also understood why, though they grew up in the same household. Margaery was different; why she could rise against adversity, and why so many were willing to help and protect her.
Reckless bravery led to bloodshed, whether it was Tessa’s or that of the Wallen father and sons.
But Margaery was not like them.
She possessed the bearing of a great general, able to remain calm and act when the time was right; when the conditions were favorable, she soared upward, seeking both fame and fortune, defeating enemies and strengthening herself.
No wonder she was favored by the King.
Joshua closed his eyes in the wind and snow. He seemed to see something clearly, yet the opportunity to act had already slipped away.
Suddenly, a maid’s startled cry came from outside the door, “Forgive me, Lady Margaery, I did not mean it, I was simply too anxious. Please, Lady Margaery, be generous and spare me!”
Joshua turned toward the sound.
He saw a carriage passing by the entrance; the horse was slightly agitated but was calmed by a guard in blue.
That guard looked somewhat familiar. Upon closer inspection, it was none other than Solon.
The maid kneeling before the carriage, trembling uncontrollably, was Sarah; the one he had just sent out.
Joshua snapped back to attention and quickly walked forward.
He wanted to ask whether the physician had been found, but after taking two steps, he felt embarrassed and stopped inside the main gate.
Outside the gate, Margaery had not expected that, passing by the Wallen family, her horse would be startled by Sarah.
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“Why are you in such a hurry?” Margaery lifted the carriage curtain and glanced at her.
She did not wish to speak, but the maid was kneeling in front, blocking her way.
Sarah knelt on the ground; her whole body was trembling.
She was consumed with regret. Now, the Wallen family was in decline, while her former mistress was at the height of her power.
If only she had known. Had she not sided with Tessa back then, and remained by Margaery’s side to serve her, her fate might have been far better.
She had intended to say that Raul was gravely ill and that she was anxious to fetch a physician.
But as the words reached her lips, she could not help but seek favor, crying and pleading. “Lady Margaery. I know I was wrong!
“I should not have been misled by Lady Tessa before, nor joined her in bullying you. I deeply regret it. I beg Lady Margaery to give this humble servant another chance, let me serve you again!”
As she spoke, she bowed repeatedly.
Margaery lowered her head and scrutinized Sarah.
Although the matters Sarah mentioned had happened recently, Margaery felt somewhat dazed and absentmindedly asked, “Why do I not remember you ever being mine?”
Regaining her composure, her gaze turned indifferent. “Move aside.”
Sarah was stunned.
When she looked up, she saw Margaery had already let down the carriage curtain. Only that last trace of indifference, light as a feather yet as sharp as a cold blade, pierced deeply into her heart.
Not remembering meant letting go.
Once, she had followed Tessa in bullying Margaery, believing that as Tessa’s maid, she could always hold sway over Margaery.
After all, Tessa had the Chancellor and four sons supporting her.
But now, Margaery was like the bright moon in the sky, Raul was critically ill, Tessa’s fate was uncertain, and the Wallen family was on the verge of collapse.
By comparison, Margaery was now among the clouds.
For a maid like her, in Margaery’s eyes, she must have long been no more than an ant; even lowering her head for another glance would have been beneath her dignity.
Sarah’s heart trembled at the thought.
But one couldn’t put the arrow back on the string. No matter how much she regretted it now, there was nothing she could
- do.
She could only retreat in tears before Solon made his move.
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Margaery’s carriage brushed past her, mercilessly opening a chasen–like distance between for nas
Joshua watched this scene, and in the end could not restrain himself. Impalovely, he counted der her exerting ready “Margaery! Father is gravely ill, aren’t you going to come in and see him? We gave you lite et rased you
As he spoke these words, tears streamed down his face, and a feeling of collage wred oner kurt like a 55e
From the carriage ahead came Margaery’s cold, clear voice, “I had paid the price in fall Twin kerty
“From this day forward, I am no longer a Walle family. Lord Joshua, pleme go back and tell him woner or later, I will settle all accounts with the Wallen family.
“As for any blood ties, I am ashamed to have ever been a daughter of the Wallen family
Her voice drifted away with the carriage.
Joshua stood at the gate, buried in wind and snow, his whole body chilled. What does Margaery mean by this?
‘If she refuses to return, so be it, but does she intend to make an enemy of the Wallen family?
Inside the carriage, Margaery was leaning against the wall of the carriage, reading a fragment of medical writings; items just obtained from Craig, left behind by the founder.
Craig had said that these could be referenced, but not used. Yet Margaery was utterly absorbed.
Because she saw that within, there was a record of a medicine that could, in a short time, open the meridians and rapidly increase one’s internal strength.
However, it was extremely dangerous.
After taking the medicine, the pain was unbearable; the founder’s manuscript noted that several martial experts had wanted to try it, but in the end, unable to withstand the agony, they chose to draw their swords and end their lives.
But she, nevertheless, wanted to give it a try.
For no other reason than that she had started training too late; her muscles and bones had already set, and her future achievements would be severely limited.
But she did not wish to live under the protection of the shadow guards.
Moreover, the cultivation method of the Chapel of Wisdom seemed to be able to work in tandem with this thing.
Margaery closed the incomplete scroll, her mind weighed down with concerns.
As for the Wallen family’s affairs, the Wallen father and sons were in their current state not because she was truly compassionate, but because the timing was not yet right.
First, the King needs to stabilize the court.
Second, her own abilities were not yet sufficient to take on such matters. It was not fear of the Wallen men, but the fact that she lacked the leverage to sway the king and the opinions of the court.
If she were to rashly disrupt their arrangements, she would meet a terrible end.
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Now, having finally left the Wallen family and gained a new opportunity, she must go
As Margaery reached her decision, the carriage arrived at the entrance of the Faus any res
After Margaery sent word, Phillipa hurried out. Accompanying her was Yohan
“Princess of Glowsend, you arrived so quickly; I suppose you already have the use
with anticipation.
There was also curiosity in his eyes; everything had happened so fast.
A behemoth like the Chancellor’s estate fell in less than a month, and within that are out a young man prominence.
Like an earthquake, in fact, many people had not yet reacted and did not believe that this lady before then youret og extraordinary qualities.
Margaery could understand this as well.
She stepped forward and saluted. “Greetings, Mr. Yohan Fames. I have come to prescribe medicine auf why acupuncture for Mr. Roy.”
“Can this poison be cured?” Yohan was overjoyed, his voice rising with excitement.
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