Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 723

On this day, a sudden change occurred in the capital.

Albert York heard from a servant he sent to buy things that there had been some kind of commotion. He instructed the servant not to get involved or pay attention to any of it. His grandson was serving as the head archivist at Hell Monarch Estate, so they shouldn't mix with anyone related to political affairs or even discuss them.

Of course, Albert didn't believe the events would affect his family in any way. Since they started living in the capital, they followed a principle of caution in their words and actions to avoid causing trouble for Jacob.

After breakfast, Albert settled in the small courtyard to soak up the sun. As winter approached, the weather gradually turned colder, and sunny days became especially rare.

Jacob's mother, Ethel, approached and spoke respectfully to her father-in-law, "Father, I heard from Daisy that you didn't eat much at breakfast. Are you unwell?"

"My appetite's just a bit off. It's nothing to worry about," Albert replied, opening his eyes. Noticing the weary expression on his daughter-in-law's face, he furrowed his brow. "Another nightmare?"

"I've been dreaming about Jaina lately. I don't know what's going on," Ethel replied, unable to hide her sadness.

Albert sighed, knowing that his daughter-in-law's dreams weren't as simple as she implied. They were nightmares filled with Jaina enduring various forms of torture—one moment she was having her limbs severed, the next she was drowning, and then she was engulfed in flames.

"What you dream of reflects your waking thoughts. You're too worried. Think positively. Perhaps she's married now, raising children, and living a peaceful life," said Albert.

Ethel opened her mouth, but hesitated. Seeing the sadness in her father-in-law's eyes, she realized he was only trying to comfort her and didn't truly believe it either.

She nodded. "Yes, I should think positively. But the heavens were to show mercy and allow us to see her one more time, I would pay any price for it."

Albert reassured, "Don't dwell on it too much. Many things in life can't be forced. If you don't push too hard, who knows? You might be surprised one day."

In truth, everyone held on to their own obsessions. They found solace in comforting one another through their shared sorrow.

"Speaking of which, we must start making arrangements for Jacob's marriage soon. It's been delayed for so many years and he's already turned thirty," Albert added.

Ethel sighed helplessly. "Every time he comes home, I urge him to settle down but he never listens. He always says… He always says he needs to find his sister before he can start a family."

He could barely contain his excitement, calling out, "Grandpa! Mom! Come with me to the estate! We've found Jaina! Ms. Spencer is on her way to bring her back, she'll be at the estate soon!"

Albert leaped up from his chair with a nimbleness he hadn't shown in ages. He used to need assistance to rise, but now, he sprang up like a young man.

"What? What did you just say?" His lips trembled as he looked at his grandson. "You found Jaina?"

"Don't say things carelessly! You can't just say things like that!" Ethel rubbed her hands anxiously on her apron, tears brimming in her eyes as she stared at her son. "Are you sure? Or is it just like before when you thought it was her, but it wasn't?"

There had been no shortage of news over the years, but most were false alarms, leaving them with nothing but disappointment after wild joy.

"It's absolutely true! She remembers us," Jacob replied.

He struggled to hold back the tears that had been waiting to spill, but his eyes were already red and glistening.