So that''s why. No wonder when I previously asked Nn for a favor, he only asked me to recite scriptures for him a few more times. Eliza realized and let our a sigh of relief in her heart


    "Your Highness, you have done so much for the country and the people, umting great merit. Now, suffering so much. it is only right that we, as your subjects, should share in your burdens, Eliza said with a sincere smile. "If my recitations can bring you even a bit offort, it will be my honor"


    Bortend''s current peace and prosperity could bergely credited to Nn''s efforts, and since a loyal servant had a request, Eliza certainly would not refuse, especially for something as small as this.


    Upon hra


    greement. Nn''s smile deepened by twofold.


    "If you ever feel unwell, you can alwayse to me. You don''t even have to bring anything," she said.


    At this point, Eliza thought that all the things Nn had given her before were simply to win her favor. Now that she understood the truth, she knew she could never ept anything from him again.


    Nn nodded, speaking in a calm tone. "We''ll talk about itter."


    In the days that followed. Nn Tud morr legitimate reasons to visit Saint Grace Nunnery, and he began going there more frequently


    Nn knew that, since Saint Grace Nunnery was a ce where men were not allowed to enter, he had to be discreet so as not to trouble the other nuns. He and Eliza agreed to meet at the small creek by the back mountain every day instead.


    When they arrived at the spot. Elia would focus on diligently reciting scriptures and preparing medicine, while Nn would roll up his sleeves to fetch water and tend to the garden.


    Mary, having checked in twice, was satisfied and left them undisturbed.


    But while Mary didn''t interfere, there were others who always seemed toe looking for trouble.


    "Mrs. Nevill! What is she doing here?" Eliza furrowed her brow slightly.


    Adeline has always disliked me Why is sheing to Saint Grace Nunnery to find me today? Eliza thought. She sensed that Adeline''s visit was not a friendly one


    Eliza didn''t feel like dealing with her, so she asked her senior sister for help. "Please pass along a message, and tell her that Serenity is currently in seclusion and doesn''t have time to meet her


    Eliza closed her eyes and began meditating Saying she was in seclusion wasn''t entirely a lie. After all, being at Saint Grace Nunnery was essentially a form of seclusion and self-cultivation for her.


    Except for Nn, Eliza rarely met with outsiders, and she never casually left the mountain.


    The message was ryed outside Saint Grace Nunnery


    Adeline''s face immediately darkened, her displeasure evident. "What does Eliza mean by this? I''m her aunt, and she dares to


    avoid me


    "Serenity is now a nun, with no family, no rtives, and no ciders. If you are looking for your own family, perhaps you should go back and search for them. There are no rtives of yours here," the nun spoke with a calm tone, ready to usher Adeline out


    Adeline sneered. "Oh, so it''s like that, is it? It seems the people here at Saint Grace Nunnery are all protecting Eliza. In seclusion! Who knows if she''s hiding inside, learning dirty tricks like how to steal and cheat."


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    Adeline''s mos king words caused the nun to frown immediately. "You should be careful with your words. Serenity is a well-behaved and pre-hearted person. Please do not nder her


    Whether or not it''s dander, she knows it in her heart" Adeline raised her voice deliberately, and the noise quickly attracted. the attention of those around her who were praying.


    "She and her mentor went to the Marquis''s estate, using the excuse of treating Madam Nevill, but in reality, they were up to no good and stole. They brought shame to the entire Stonor family, she added.


    Whispers spread rapidly. "What''s going on!"


    ling!"


    "Who got


    I think they n


    ing about that Holy Lady of Walden from the mannery


    "No way! How could the Holy Lady possibly be involved in theft?"


    "They''re talking about her. Mrs. Nevill, who came from the Marquis''s estate, is the Duke of Mowbay''s sister, and also the former aunt of the Holy Lady of Walden,"


    "Her aunt even came here to use her; it must be true that the Holy Lady did it "But the Holy Lady and the Duke''s estate are on bad terms now."


    "I don''t think it''s that simple. Let''s wait and hear what the Holy Lady has to say"


    The nun who had been defending Eliza was now so angered by Adeline''s words that her face turned red. "You have no evidence. How can you make such baseless usations?"


    Over the past few days, the nuns at Saint Grace Nunnery had witnessed the unreasonable and domineering nature of Eliza''s


    rtives


    But they never expected that there would be such a brazen, unruly person among the Stonor family members.


    "Huh! Baseless usations? If Eliza were truly innocent, why would I nder her? She was my niece, and for the sake of it. I


    am bere


    "Otherwise, I would have had her arrested and investigated long ago, instead ofing all the way here to look for her. She''s hiding from me-how else could I interpret that but as quilt?" Adeline sneered.


    Eliza''s avoidance only confirmed in Adeline''s mind that the snow cream must have been stolen by her.


    "I don''t care whether she''s in seclusion or not. The so-called Holy Lady has the nerve toe into my home and steal. If she doesn''t return what she took today, I''m not leaving" Adeline had clearlye prepared.


    As soon as she announced that she would not leave, a maid immediately went to the carriage and brought back a chair, setting it behind Adeline. She sat down in the chair with a firm resolve of not leaving


    People around them began to gossip.


    "This is getting interesting.


    "How could the Holy Lady of Walden do something so shameful?”


    "She used to be a legitimate daughter of the Duke''s estate, this behavior is truly disgraceful."


    "Is this true? I''ve been listening for so long, but no one has actually said what the Holy Lady allegedly stole."


    "Yeah, I''m curious too. What exactly is missing from Lord Dale''s estate that you had toe to Saint Grace Nunnery to


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    Tramcme? At that moment, Eliza appeared at the entrance of Saint Grace Nummery


    the ruddly stared at Adeline ulting conside, then walked over to stand beside the num "Mrs. Nevill, if you cannot providemcrte evidence today, do not me me for bringing this matter before His Majesty. The Marquic''s estate is really going