Chapter 172 - His Hidden Lies!

Abigail pov contd

I winced again when the lady treated my wounds.

"Why do you always get injured so much? There are so many knights in this palace  but you are the one who gets maximum injury." she complained with a sigh.

"I do not know why you try to be strong too? If it is painful you can complain. It is not like there are many to judge you." she added when i stayed silent. Except wincing, I did not say a word.

"You are a stubborn kid, you know." she shook her head as she finally bandaged my wounds.

"How bad is it this time?" I finally asked when she was done.

"One week rest, minimum. Or the wounds will open again. You are going to the academy, right? Do not worry, the physician there is my friend. I will write a letter for you. Pass it to her, she will treat you kindly." said the old lady with a kind smile as she patted my shoulders lightly, afraid to hurt me further. 

"Umm, Lisa, how strong is the position of the Physicians association in our empire?" I asked , trying to sound nonchalant.

"They have immense power, my lady. After the royal family, knights and physicians are the most valuable part of the empire. After that only comes the power of businessmen. That is the reason I am trying so hard to be part of it, but why are you asking about it?" she asked with her bright eyes looking towards me.

"Just curiosity." I shook my head and left the room.

A few hours ago, the physician offered me the seat of elderly head in the association and he was even ready to be my representative if I agreed to be his guide.

Though I was still learning about herbs myself, it was pretty easy for me since I have knowledge of medicines from my past life. More power would not be a bad thing, and if businessmen were less powerful than knights and physicians, it could help me in achieving my goals.

"Well helping him could not be that bad!" I murmured, as I continued to walk when my eyes fell on Oliver who was walking towards Bella's chamber.

I completely forgot pleading to his highness about Oliver's punishment. 

"Oliver" I called the man who was looking lost in his thoughts.

"Yes, my lady." He was the only one in the staff who never bowed and looked straight into the eyes while talking. I ignored his lack of manners as I walked to him.

"I forgot to talk about you, from his highness. Let's go and talk to your father about your problem. I am sure he would help since you are in trouble because you tried to save the pride of Bella.`` I instructed but the man, instead of being worried, smiled. I frowned looking at his relaxed face.

"You do not need to worry about that. That matter is already solved, my lady." he said further nonchalantly.

"And who solved it?" I asked back and he frowned.

"I do not know. But there was a letter of apology sent by those noble ladies and they have accepted that it was them who were speaking lies and verbally attacking Lady Isabella. And whatever I did was reasonable so they did not blame me for what happened. I think your father has taken action against it. And they let me off the hook so that the matter does not escalate." Though his words sounded logical, I knew Sophie was not someone who was afraid of letting the matter escalate.

I looked at his calm expression on his face from the start. Not even once was he afraid that things would not go in his favor. I nodded calmly to accept his reasoning.

"Then, shall I go, my lady?" he asked and I nodded.

I looked at him for a while and then walked towards my father's office. 

I knocked at the door when he nodded and I entered the office.

"Daddy, do you have some time?" I asked, as I saw a bunch of files scattered on the table.

He sighed and looked at me but then he frowned looking at my bandages.

"What happened to you, Abi?" he asked as he stood up and moved towards me. His eyes were filled with worry and I smiled. His worried face always makes me feel warm and I feel better. Same I could say with the portrait of my mother. Those same green eyes, whenever i look at them, i feel she is looking back at me.

"I fell from the horse while we were hunting." I replied with the same excuse, I have told William to give the same reply when anyone asks about me as we did not want the enemies to be alert or enjoy their victory.

"You need to improve in that field, even in the competition that was the only part where you lost! But for now, go and take a rest. I will apply for leave in the academy." he said as he made me sit on the chair and passed water to me.

"I am fine, daddy. It is just that I can not do physical activities in the meantime. I will rest once I discuss the matter of Isabella with you.`` I replied as he had started writing letters for the academy.

"It is not for you to decide. I will ask the main physician to come and check your wounds. His reply will decide, you will go to the academy or not.

About the matter with noble ladies, I have written a letter of complaint asking them to apologize publicly in the academy if I will take the matter to the royal court. And a positive reply is received. They are ready to apologize tomorrow."

"I am relieved to hear that. By the way father, have you said anything about a staff member named Oliver to them?"

"No, who is he and how is related to this matter?"

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