The Lady Nun Vows Revenge

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"Years ago, our family faced sudden misfortune, and we lost many loved ones. Today, as

Eliza Padilla, I swear on my bloodline, before everyone

present: I will honor the

kindness of my maternal

family, protect the Padilla

family's legacy, and never retreat, even if it costs me my life. I will fulfill the clan's

expectations and restore the Padilla name to its rightful glory."

With her declaration complete, Eliza bowed deeply before rising to offer the candle.

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As the Padilla family had no elders remaining, Eliza herself took up the pen to inscribe her name into the family tree.

When the final stroke was made, she handed the pen back to Malaki.

Turning to the gathered guests, she offered a formal respect. "From today

onward, there's no longer Eliza of the Stonor family. Thank you all for coming to witness this

moment, the rise of me as

Eliza Padilla, head of the Padilla family."

"Congratulations, Mrs. Padilla!"

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"Mrs. Padilla, no need to be so

formal."

"May the Padilla family

flourish under your leadership, just like in its golden days!"

The guests offered their congratulations to Eliza one after another, their voices blending into a lively chorus of well-wishes.

Just then, a loud

announcement came from

outside.

"An envoy from Her Majesty the Queen has arrived! To celebrate the joyous occasion of the Holy Lady and the

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Padilla family, Her Majesty has sent a hundred gifts: a pair of gold and emerald scepters, gilded enamel bracelets with lotus patterns, luminous glass lamps, a string of pearls..."

The endless list of treasures

left the guests murmuring in

amazement.

"Her Majesty truly spares no expense," someone remarked.

Each item was worth a fortune, and together, they were priceless.

Of course, someone let out a faint 'tsk,' not in admiration but

in irritation. After signaling to

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his attendant, the moment the

Queen's envoy finished announcing the gifts, another voice followed immediately.

"His Highness the Prince Regent also presents a hundred gifts: a carved

agarwood display shelf, a century-old

sandalwood cathedral

miniature, a gilded silver

bamboo-pattern candle

burner, a set of exquisite

emerald figurines..."

Gasps and exclamations

rippled through the room once

more.

Eliza turned to Prince Nolan, her bright, clear eyes wide with

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disbelief, as if silently asking, 'What are you doing? A hundred gifts? Who even does that?'

It was one thing for Diana to pull such a stunt, but she never expected even the Prince

Regent to show such

overwhelming generosity.

Little did Eliza know, this was

just the beginning.

With the Queen and the Prince Regent setting the tone, the floodgates opened,

and gifts from all corners began pouring

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Surprisingly, after those two,

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the most extravagant gifts.

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came from Grant Fletcher, the young master of the Fletcher

family from the Ministry of

Revenue.

Then came gifts from the Grand Master Residence, the Henderson family, and

other distinguished families. Nearly every official in the court, both civil and military, sent something.

Even merchants from distant

places like Plutonville,

Noganlul, and Woteria sent

their gifts, though they couldn't make it in person.

And, of course, the Duke's

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estate sent a token gift, though it was just for show.

Eliza waved her hand with a

bright smile and declared, "Let the feast begin!"

The grand banquet,

meticulously prepared by the butler of the Padilla family, Malaki, over weeks, was

finally underway.

He was a mix of nerves and

excitement, doing his best to maintain a calm and

composed demeanor.

Despite his age, he seemed rejuvenated, his face glowing with energy and his

eyes sharp

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and full of life.

He flawlessly directed the well- trained staff, ensuring every

dish was served on time and every detail was executed perfectly.

The scene was bustling, yet everything flowed seamlessly, like a well-rehearsed performance.

Even when unexpected issues cropped up, they were handled swiftly and without

a hitch.

Under his expert guidance, the Padilla family's first banquet after their resurgence

was nothing short of perfection.

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But, Eliza knew the banquet was only the beginning.

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Someone was bound to stir up trouble tonight.

Sure enough, not long after the banquet began, a servant came rushing over,

panic written all over their face. "Mrs. Padilla!

Someone's fallen into the

water!"

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