That question should have been more or less rhetorical, because how did Viola Grandpire bewitch her way into the palace? How did she bewitch her way into the Sovereign's bed as a married woman? How did Viola Grandpire bewitch her way into anything?
Not even the gods could answer that one.
Seeing as it was such an impossible conundrum, Verinia simply said, "Yes."
Graceful Consort Aredna paused for a moment before nodding. "I see. Then that is her good fortune."
Yes, such good fortune. Viola was skilled at stealing things for herself.
"The Empress and Concubine Viola have a history that goes further than our generation. With my mother no longer here, I suppose Concubine Viola grew wistful."
