The Scarred Queen's Rise (Athena) novel Chapter 477

Chapter 477

Athena’s gare locked onto dessa, Judging by her martial arts prowess and hearing, she was clearly no nidinary bodyguard

“But why would she willingly prefect me? Athena was utterly perplexed

Facing Athena’s questioning, Jessa let out a light, nonchalant chuckle. She said, “Viscountess, all you need to know is that I wore harm you. As for my origins—sorry, that’s classified.”

Jessa’s expression said it all the wasn’t going to talk. Seeing this, Athena let the matter drop

Trina came in from outside, light footed and beaming

“My Lady!” her cheerful voice rang out before she even entered, instantly dispelling the subtle tension in the room

Athena turned her gaze to Trina, whose lace was beaning with delight. “Great joy, great joy, My Lady!” Trina velaimed

“What’s the good news?” Athena asked.

“Envoys from the palace have arrived! Thanatus has brought so many imperial gifts that they’ve filled the courtyard. My Lady, you must come at once”

At these words, Athena’s heart skipped a beat. She hurriedly rose and made her way toward the front courtyard.

Just as she stepped out, Athena happened to run into Margaret, who was approaching with a flustered expression “Athena, what’s going on? Why ha palace envoys arrived?” she asked anxiously

Margaret lived in the West Wing, close to the entrance, so she was the first to hear the news.

“Grandma, it’s alright,” Athena said gently, stepping forward to support her. As they slowly walked out together, Athena briefly explained what had happened over the past few days.

After hearing it all, Margaret finally let out a sigh of relief. “That’s good,” she murmured.

wanted was for Athens to live a peaceful and stable life, free from any more mishaps.

The grandmother and granddaughter arrived together at the front courtyard, where Thanatus was already waiting with his attendants

Seeing Athena, Thanatus hurried forward, fawning, and declared, “Congratulations, Viscountess! Double congratulations! You have brought the epidemic under control, and His Majesty has rewarded you with a chest each of gold and silver, ten strings of garnet jewelry, two pairs of silver–inlaid hand mirrors, a measure of pearls, and two rolls each of royal brocade, tiger pelts, and fox furs.”

Several large chests, all sealed with official seals, were arranged in the courtyard, showing the great value of the bestowed gifts.

Athena immediately knelt to express her profound gratitude, only rising after completing the formal rites.

“Thank you, Eunuch Thanabus,” Athena said, giving Trina a meaningful glance,

Trina quickly pressed the prepared silver into Eunuch Thanatus’s hand. “Thank you for your trouble. This is just a small token of our appreciation- please don’t mind how little it is.”

Thanatus chuckled and accepted the silver graciously.

Once Thanatus had departed, Margaret beamed with joy at Athena and said, “My dear Athena, your bitter days are finally over. Now that you have the Emperor’s favor, you have a bright future ahead, and I can finally rest easy.”

Margaret was smiling like a kid in a candy store, Gwen couldn’t help but say, “Madam, it’s been so long since I’ve seen you smile so happily.”

Back at the duke’s estate, Margaret had always toiled tirelessly for that big family, never thinking of herself.

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Chapter 477

Now, away from that bothersome family, the finally felt a sense of relief

Margaret said cheerfully, “With Mhena by my side new, how could I no

happy?”

Athena smiled as she saw Margaret’s joy. “From now on, Grandma, just focus on eating well, dleeping soundly, and enjoying life. Faka

“Come on! I’m no ancient crone yet, Margaret protested affectionately. “How could let my granddaughter support me fue got my prente savl should store all these gifts in your treasury and take them as your dowry when you marry

When the topic of marriage came up, Athena felt a bit lest

She’d never even thought about it before.

All she wanted was to stay by Margaret’s side forever.

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