EuropeNovelHer Majestic Battle Cry 771
Chapter 771
Giles, the head steward of Ironridge Estate, stood outside the door. He nodded respectfully as he entered
the room.
He explained, “Madam Emma, there’s no need to worry Grand Princess Eleanor’s treason has essentially been
established. The SuprCourt's Investigation is merely to uncover those behind it. Even if they don’t find
anyone, the SuprCourt will still go through the motions. Since the Marquis of Ironridge’s household and
Grand Princess Eleanor’s household are connected through marriage, sfallout is
inevitable.
“However, Lady Carissa only summoned the marquis and Lady Jessica for questioning today, which clearly
indicates she doesn’t intend to escalate things. Otherwise, even those close to Lady Jessica would have been
called in.”
Emma sighed. “I really don’t understand. Grand Princess Eleanor holds such a high position. Why would she
resort to treason? And what about the concubines in her household? I've heard there were over a hundred, and
most of them have died, | also heard that no male infants were left alive. How can a person be so cruel?”
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With how things were, it wasn’t strange why Jessica had never gotten pregnant.
Emma wanted to mention that, but the thought was too harsh to voice aloud. Still, it lingered in her mind.
The consequences of one’s actions would always cback to haunt them.
Margaret felt a chill in her heart. It was all too horrifying to contemplate.
“Giles, summon those who were with Jessica and ask if they have suffered from her abuse,” she said.
Giles hesitated but, seeing Margaret's serious expression, he finally spoke up, “Most of the maids who
accompanied her are gone. Rumor has it they were sold off, but | fear their fates weren't any better.”
“Investigate further,” Margaret commanded. “In the past, we didn’t manage her affairs closely and let her do as
she pleased. We were unaware of her cruelty. Whether they were sold or killed, there will be someone who knows
what happened.”
Emma, always dutiful and respectful towards Margaret, understood her mother-in-law’s thoughts. Asking
someone to look into this matter meant Margaret was considering asking Leopold to divorce Jessica and
cast her out.
*Ask Lady Serena. Since she entered the household, she’s always been by Lady Jessica's side. She should know
quite a bit,” Emma added, her tone now calmer.
Given the results of the questioning, it was clear the Marquis of Ironridge’s household would be implicated to
sdegree. If word got out and the public began to discuss and condemn them, how would the servants
mistreated by Jessica or those sold off feel? Margaret and Emma feared they might go public with their
grievances.
Therefore, a thorough investigation of the household should be conducted. Anyone who had suffered under
Jessica's cruelty should be compensated well.
Margaret struck the armrest in anger. “My health is failing, and I'm already struggling with household matters. |
thought Jessica wouldn't dare act recklessly only to discover how truly malicious she is. I've
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Chapter 771
been far too complacent.
Giles replied, “There's no need to be upset, Madam Margaret. Let's first find out where the people from her
quarters have been sold off to and see if we can bring them back. As for those she has wronged, we'll make sure
they are compensated.”
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“Giles is right. Mother, don’t blyourself. It's not unusual for a mother-in-law to refrain from interfering in a
daughter-in-law’s treatment of her maids and servants, especially when their contracts aren't under the family.
You shouldn't bear the burden for this,” Emma said.
Margaret sighed heavily. “You think you know a person, but you never truly understand their heart. | never
imagined such a depth of hidden malice would be concealed in Grand Princess Eleanor’s household. It's truly
horrifying. What we know is likely just the tip of the iceberg. This scandal could severely tarnish the royal family’s
reputation.”
In the main hall, Carissa finished her questioning and prepared to wrap up.
Leopold was stunned. He had always known Jessica to be domineering, willful, and unruly, but he never
suspected her heart could be so vicious.
She had even justified her actions, claiming she had only beaten a few pets-pets that belonged to her mother’s
household. She even asked if that really warranted such a grand inquisition?!
To her, human lives were as insignificant as dirt.
Moreover, Jessica had been secretly running businesses in the gold and silk industries, yet she could only keep a
small portion of the profits. The rest went directly to her mother, Eleanor.
What did Eleanor do with that money? It was all too clear-she had bought weapons.
If these matters cto the king's attention, Leopold and his family would likely be dragged down with them.
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