Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry Chapter 4

Chapter 4

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.

she should resume her duties.

satisfied with how you’ve been managing

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

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

Carissa occasionally subsidized them. For example, she would sometimes use fabrics and silks from her family’s business to make new clothes for everyone throughout the

mind it before, as she had really wished to spend

had changed. She no longer wanted to be a

stood up and said, “That’s settled, then. I’ll hand over the accounts tomorrow and won’t be involved in household matters

Men having multiple wives and concubines

Warren family think she was easy to manipulate. They believed a few harsh words would always keep her in

her usual docility. “People can

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

was. The soft evening light from the doorway highlighted her delicate, almost

how badly you’ve upset Mom,” Serena

youthful face puffed with anger as she glared at 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 lady from a