Lahat ng Kabanata ng Provoking a Graceful Bloom: Kabanata 391 - Kabanata 400

Even Qiana and Yvette couldn't quite fathom why Aurora's heart had shifted so suddenly. It was Selena who seemed to understand in the next moment.She lowered herself gracefully, resting both hands on the other woman's arms. "Aurora, have you realized at last that your life still carries worth?"Was it because of that little boy today? Selena had heard the story of how Aurora had been injured saving a man, so the child who arrived with the gift must have been that man's son.Aurora lifted her head to meet her gaze. After a long moment, she finally nodded. "You're right. Until this morning, I wished to rejoin the Campbell Regiment only to die on the battlefield. That was all I sought. But it's different now. If I were truly to throw my life away, Zane would never forgive me. And while I live, there is so much more I can do."Since she had saved that little boy’s father, the family remained whole, and the little boy would still have a chance at a happy life. Had she failed, that man'

When Selena entered the royal study, she immediately saw Nathaniel seated to one side, still coughing lightly. He appeared far from well, a stark contrast to the vigorous, commanding figure he had been during their return journey.It seemed the Demon Lord was at it again. So, it would fall upon her to explain matters once more."Your Majesty, my brother knew nothing of this. I persuaded my aunts and cousin-in-law to accompany me, and they believed we were merely taking a leisurely outing," Selena said, kneeling before the king, composed yet confident."I am well aware of their abilities. In the army, they could hold their own against hundreds, and their talent for leadership is nothing short of exceptional. The events that followed proved my judgment sound. When my two relatives remained in Hartshire, they easily subdued more than a thousand bandits.""As for Aunt Qiana, she is not only a formidable warrior but also an expert marksman. She easily wounded the enemy leader. She only

Selena began, "Your Majesty, as long as my cousin-in-law and aunts agree to return, the Campbell Regiment will never fall short of its former glory—"Wilfred interrupted, "Say no more. If your cousin-in-law and aunts are willing, I shall allow you and your brother to restore the Campbell Regiment to its rightful strength."In its prime, the Campbell Regiment had numbered two hundred thousand. After a hundred thousand perished in Southern Mundra, there were still another hundred thousand remaining. But years of campaigning under Frederick had thinned the ranks. By now, the regiment probably numbered less than eighty thousand.Since Selena and Sebastian still harbored the desire to seek justice for their fallen family members in Southern Mundra, there was no fear of rebellion for now.Wilfred had pondered long and hard. With Aurora, Yvette, and Qiana demonstrating such remarkable skill in commanding troops at Hartshire, it was clear that the Duke of Blackmoor's household possessed th

Nathaniel was clearly displeased. Suddenly, he raised his hand, startling Selena and causing her to instinctively recoil.The prince's expression darkened further. "Do you think I would strike you?"He ground his teeth in frustration. What on earth was this woman thinking? Was he truly so fearsome in her eyes?"It is not that, Your Highness. I merely fear you might not restrain yourself. After all, we're still in the palace," Selena said.Spies and informants from every faction were everywhere. Any indiscretion on his part would spread through the city in an instant.Nathaniel arched a brow. "Does that mean I may act without restraint in private?""Your Highness!" Selena glared at him. "What is it that made you so angry? Will you speak or not? If you refuse, I shall take my leave. Go amuse yourself with Lady Isolde. I shall not keep you company."Her words only served to further enrage Nathaniel."You wicked woman. You're so gentle and sweet with everyone else, but don't have a

The surrounding guards exchanged uneasy glances. Did they really need to arrest Selena? Everyone in the palace knew she was Nathaniel's beloved. Besides, she was a delicate young lady, gentle and graceful in a way that made one want to protect her. How could she have harmed Oliver?On the other hand, the ninth prince looked fierce and dangerous. Since he was armed, he seemed threatening, making it feel more like he was the one bullying her.Seeing their hesitation, Oliver's brow furrowed in displeasure. "Why do you hesitate? Seize her at once!"Still, the guards faltered.Selena met the prince's gaze calmly and smiled. "Your Highness, you claim I harmed you, but where is the proof? Where are you even injured?""You just knocked me to the ground!" Oliver huffed in anger.But the smile on Selena's lips only deepened. "Really? Or did you simply fail to watch your step and fall? Is there even a scratch on you?"Oliver blinked, glancing down at himself and pressing a hand to his ches