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

a few could afford his services. Rebecca's medicine cost over a hundred coins a month, amounting to

use fabrics and silks from her family's business to make new clothes for everyone throughout the

before, as she had really

She no longer wanted to

up and said, "That's settled, then. I'll hand over

Rebecca's face darkened with anger. "Carissa, you're being unreasonable. Men having multiple wives and concubines is normal. If you can't accept that, people will say you're narrow-minded and

the past year had made the Warren family think she was easy to manipulate. They believed

usual docility. "People can say

would pat the older woman's back and try to soothe her. But now, Carissa remained where she was. The soft evening light from

how badly you've upset Mom," Serena said

Carissa. "This isn't even about you. Do you think your family is still as prestigious as it once was? Your parents and brothers are gone; you're the only one left. Aren't you afraid that Barrett will divorce you if you keep putting on airs like you're a young

sister-in-law, who was dressed in a pale yellow outfit that Carissa had procured for her in early autumn. Now, wearing the clothes Carissa had provided,

unsensible