Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Rebecca forced a smile. "How can I decide that after meeting her only once? But since the king has arranged the marriage, it's a done deal. In the future, she and Barrett will earn military merits together, while you manage the household and enjoy the benefits of their hard work. Isn't that nice?"

"Yes, I'm sure," Carissa replied with a smile. "But it's quite unfair to make General Yates a concubine."

Rebecca laughed. "You silly child, how could she be a concubine? The king's edict makes her Barrett's legal wife. Also, she's a military officer who holds an official rank. Officials can't be concubines. She'll be a legal wife like you. There won't be any distinction between ranks for the two of you."

"No distinction? Is there such a custom in our kingdom?" Carissa asked.

Rebecca's expression grew a bit colder. "Carissa, you've always been sensible. Now that you've married into our family, you should prioritize us. According to the Defense Minister, Aurora's contributions in this battle were greater than Barrett's. With you managing the household, they'll be able to work together as husband and wife and focus on their military service. In the future, they'll surely become famous generals like his grandfather."

Carissa's tone remained chilly as she said, "If they're husband and wife, then I have no role here."

"How can you say that? Aren't you still in charge of the household?" countered Rebecca, displeased.

"I only managed the household because Amelia was unwell. Now that she has recovered, she should resume her duties. I'll go over the accounts tomorrow and hand everything back to her," Carissa replied. Amelia quickly interjected, "I'm still not fully recovered. Besides, everyone is satisfied with how you've been managing things. You should continue doing it."

she had spent her own money to support them. Most of

costly. Only a few could afford his services. Rebecca's medicine cost over

she would sometimes use fabrics

mind it before, as she had really wished to spend her

circumstances had changed. She no longer wanted

said, "That's settled, then. I'll hand over the accounts

there!" Rebecca's face darkened with anger. "Carissa, you're being unreasonable. Men having multiple wives and

compliance over the past year had made the Warren family think she was easy to manipulate. They believed a few harsh words would always keep her in

expression was calm, a stark contrast to her usual docility. "People can say whatever they want. I'm not concerned about their

a long while. In the past, Carissa would have rushed to help her. She would pat the older woman's back and try to soothe her. But

how badly you've upset Mom," Serena

your family is still as prestigious as it once was? Your parents and brothers are gone; you're the only one left.

Carissa had procured for her in early

utterly... unsensible