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."

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

renowned physician, and his medicine was costly. Only a few could afford his services. Rebecca's medicine cost over a hundred coins a month, amounting to more than a thousand coins a

the other household expenses, Carissa occasionally subsidized them. For example, she would sometimes use fabrics and silks from her family's business to make new

had really wished to

changed. She no longer wanted

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

wives and concubines is normal. If you can't accept that, people

was easy to manipulate. They believed a few harsh words would

contrast to her usual docility. "People can say whatever

she struggled to breathe and coughed harshly for a long while. In the past, Carissa would have rushed to help her. She would pat the older woman's back and try

upset Mom," Serena said as

you. Do you think your family is still as prestigious as it once was? Your parents and brothers

outfit that Carissa had procured for her

utterly... unsensible