The Heiress's Return: From Zen to Zenith-Chapter 1032

Chapter 1032: 482 Retribution_2 Chapter 1032: 482 Retribution_2 Emperor Iver’s favor towards Princess Madeleine was merely a sham.

He had spread an abundance of negative news about the Princess among the common people, painting her as a detestable figure.

How could someone so despised by the populace ever gain sole control of the government?

“I understand now.

But why didn’t Princess Madeleine fight back?

She must be a very clever woman.”

“Palace intrigue inevitably leads to bloodshed and sacrifice, and it would plunge the common people’s lives again into chaos.

This is not what she wanted to see.

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If sacrificing herself could achieve peace for the entire world, to her, it would be a worthwhile trade,”

A sorrowful look crossed Loretta’s face: “Living in this world, imparting Buddha’s teachings to all, that is the true embodiment of Buddha’s spirit.

Unfortunately, the world’s misunderstanding towards her is too deep.”

This memoir of the Yue Dynasty was, for some reasons, not circulated in the market.

During its publication, it had gone through several revisions and was still considered unacceptable.

Only because the publisher was a fan of hers did he secretly publish a few copies for her to keep as a memento.

Granny Aria chuckled, “The timing wasn’t right yet.

Master Keats Mercer had left a prophecy in the Book of Wondrous Wisdom stating that after three hundred years, Buddha’s spirit will reappear on earth.”

“Three hundred years later?

Isn’t that now?”

When something seemed to click in Loretta’s mind, she suddenly spoke: “The night Miss Scarlett was born, the lotus in our courtyard bloomed in winter.

That’s why you named her Scarlett.

Could Miss Scarlett be…?”

Miss Scarlett’s excellence and kindness surpassed that of ordinary well-born women.

Granny Aria frowned and spoke, “The timing of her birth was off.

A small mistake can lead to great consequences, and this child’s character is far away from embodying Buddha’s spirit.”

“Mom, you’re playing favorites.

Wherein is Scarlett lacking?

She wins the best merit scholarships every year and has received so many honours she can’t keep track.

Everyone praises her for her beauty and virtues, a rare gem hard to find even if one lit a lantern.

Why does she fall short in your eyes?

Buddha’s spirit or not, Scarlett does not want to be something like that.

She is going to be the first Madam of future.”

Catherine Liam shot out from a corner, her words dripping with sarcasm.

Granny Aria’s face darkened, “Impudent, spouting nonsense.

Do you think you have the right to disrespect Buddha’s spirit?

You are inviting verbal karma.

If you don’t control your tongue, one day it will be your downfall.”

Catherine rolled her eyes, “Indeed, our Scarlett is not worthy of Buddha’s spirit.

Only your own daughter would be worthy.

After all, Scarlett doesn’t share your bloodline.

We are ones who aimed high.”

When the Dragon-Phoenix Twins were born, rumours of an auspicious sign were afoot, and even now among Lostswa’s high society, legends of the Phoenix taking flight remain.

It was said that Master Kurong, who had seen Vanessa Aria at her birth, left this annotation.

Who could tell if this old crone intentionally spread this to increase her son and daughter’s standing?

Now when it came to Scarlett, she was deemed drastically inferior.

This favoritism was decidedly severe.

“Silence!” Granny Aria roared in fury.

Her blood pressure spiked, causing her face to turn somewhat flushed.

Loretta quickly patted her back gently to soothe her, gently advising, “Granny Aria, calm your anger, it’s not worth it to harm your health over this.”

“Get out of my sight!” Granny Aria, pointing at Catherine, cursed, “You’re just a superficial person.”

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“This is my home, why should I leave?

My husband and daughter are here, no one has the right to drive me away.” Catherine was unfazed by Granny Aria.

After all, Vanessa Aria would be married soon, and the Aria family would finally become her domain.”

She remembered well how this old woman had looked down on her when they were discussing marriage alliance all those years ago.

She held a grudge for it.

Loretta’s gaze hardened, and she slowly stood up: “Madam, I would advise you to be a bit more respectful in your speech.

Granny Aria is your mother-in-law.

If the virtue of filial piety were to suppress you, it would be enough to ruin your reputation in society.

And for Miss Scarlett and her impeccable reputation, having a stain like you would indeed be a pity.”

Catherine ground her teeth, “Who are you to lecture me, a mere nanny?”

Loretta stood up straight, her chin slightly raised, her expression icy and clear: “The Aria family is a respected scholarly household and has been for the past hundred years.

This is the foundation on which Miss Scarlett stands.

If it weren’t for all these, not just Miss Scarlett, even you Madam, may not stand where you are today.

You would know better than anyone how this status was achieved.

To show respect to your elders is the basic etiquette of humanity.

If you do not understand this, you can ask Miss Scarlett to teach you.

In the matter of etiquette, she is second to none among all high-ranking ladies.”