Melody of Strength novel

afsel often reminisced about the dust when he and Salvador shared an open, candid relationship. In those days, any advice or guidance Salvador had to offer was direct and straightforward,

without any need for deception.

Luke recalled something, and said, Your Highness, by His Majesty’s grace, your mother will be moving into the estate in a few days. I’ve already arranged for Elysian Hall to be cleaned and furushed

according to her specifications. The total cost came to thirty thousand silver coins.”

Rafael furrowed his brow. “Thirty thousand silver coins? What kind of furniture costs that much?”

He decided to visit Elysian Hall himself. When he arrived, he saw that various types of peonies had been planted in the garden, and a special greenhouse had been constructed. Though it was

unnecessary in the summer, it would be useful in winter.

Rafael’s frown deepened. “Have all the orchids been removed?”

Luke followed behind Rafael, and answered cautiously, “They’ve all been relocated. Lady Helen said she doesn’t like orchids because. they are prone to mold. She doesn’t want any mildew in her residence.”

Since Rafael had moved into this estate, he had filled the garden with orchids–white orchids, pink orchids, purple orchids, and so on. The air was filled with the delicate fragrance of orchids, reminiscent of being in Meadow Ridge.This content belongs to Nô/velDra/ma.Org .

Inside the residence, the furniture was neatly arranged and entirely. made of mahogany wood. It was hard to believe it would cost thirty thousand silver coins. However, the truly expensive items were the antiques on the display shelves and the paintings on the walls.

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The bedroom featured a vanity, a canopied bed, a soft couch, and a Chase bunge all crated from mahogany wood with exquisite carvings matching the quality of the palace furnishings. It was evdent: Luke had heavily megotiated the thirty thousand silver coins

coram all these items.

Rafael wasn’t the tice to disregard money. He spent wisely and sexed when possible Spending thiny thousand silver ins to Decorate a residence szemed excessively lexish to him.

im out, he had no desire to live with his mother. However, before he se out for his campaign, Salvador had promised that once he had recaimed the Southern Frontier, it would be a royal favor to allow Helen to reside oursice tre palace.

Whie it might sound like a royal favor, the truth was that Salvador was also displeased with how lavishly Helen spent money and her Constant merierence in the inner palace affairs.

As Helen was Salvador’s aunt and also a concubine of their late fatter Salvador couldn’t argue or controll her actions, he could only Tuma pind ee

Now dran Rafael had returned victorious, he eagerly wished for reen to move out of the palace as soon as possible, to avoid FuThe TOIDE within the royal faren.

helen had been campered since childhood. Being the youngest caughter in her family, she was cherished by her grandparents and numerous uncles and aunts. After entering the palace, her elder

se the ten–queen conson, showed her extra care. Helen never experienced handhip or suffering in her life.

This moulgence had made her proud and demanding, always wanting the best in eventing.

For instance she couldn’t wear clottes with peony

only the empress dowager and the queen were permitted such

decorations. So, she filled her garden with peonies to feel that same sense of honor and status.

“Princess Kiera will likely be coming to the residence with Lady Helen,” Luke said. “Should we consider bringing in additional maidservants and servants to attend to them?”

“No need,” Rafael replied. “They aren’t accustomed to outsiders. The current staff know their temperaments and will assist them well.”

Those who had served them for a long time had been thoroughly tested. Randomly selecting new maidservants would not suffice to meet their standards.

“Have preparations been made for Kiera’s residence?” Rafael inquired.

“Yes, it has been arranged. It’s the adjacent Inkwood Hall, and it cost twenty thousand silver coins to decorate.”

At the mention of such substantial amounts, Rafael’s head ached. He had no desire to see it, and replied, “Return to the study. When Jacob returns, have him come find me there.”

“Won’t you rest for a while? You’ve just returned from the battlefield, and you haven’t slept much,” Luke urged.