Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Chapter 427 What virtue or ability does a mere woman possess?

"No, that's not it." Miao Yucui's words reignited the arrogance in the hearts of the Earl's family.

If not, then why was the appointment given to the third son's family?

This appointment is utterly unconvincing.

But Miao Yucui's next words plunged them into utter despair.

"His Majesty handed over the military tally to Ali. By the way, she is now the commander-in-chief of the Chu family army."

"Chu Yueli?" The old man's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief.

He wanted to believe that it was given to Chu Xiaohe, but why was it Chu Yueli?

What merit or ability does she, a mere woman, possess? What gives her the right?

"That's right, it's Ali, also known as our General Chu. Of course, An Ran's position as general was also appointed by Ali." Chu Yue Li is the commander-in-chief of the Chu family army, and she has the right to adjust all affairs in the army herself.

As for whether they feel qualified or not, that's their own business.

"So, Ali is now our general. Regardless of whether she marries in the future, the Chu family army belongs to her. My lord, the general has come to see her soldiers and has important matters to discuss. My lord, would you like to make a move and listen to what they have to say?"

"No...no, no! I had no such intention!"

The old man's expression changed, and he immediately panicked, waving his hand frantically: "Yaozong, push me back, quick!"

After a moment of stunned silence, Chu Yaozong immediately reacted, quickly pulled Li Shi along, and pushed the old man away as fast as he could.

Along the way, Madam Li continued to grumble resentfully, "Why should they be allowed to act so arrogantly in the Earl's mansion! Master, don't we still have noble ladies from the palace?"

"Shut up!" The old man glared at her, so angry he almost wanted to hit her.

It's one thing for his own son to be useless, but the wife he married is just as brainless and stupid!

"With Prince Jin's leg injured, where in the palace can we find any influential people?"

"Then Consort Rui..."

"Her son is ruined, what can a woman in the harem do?" The old man was heartbroken when he thought about it. Why did he listen to Consort Rui and go against the brother and sister in the Duke's mansion?

Now, Chu Xiaohe has become the commander of the Dragon Guard, Chu Yueli has become the commander-in-chief of the Chu Family Army, and they've even gotten involved with the Mo King's Mansion...

“Father, that Prince Mo has a bad face. I suspect that the Emperor will not really pass the throne to him. At most, he will just appease him for now and make him do more for the people of Dongling and go on more expeditions.”

Chu Yaozong leaned close to the old man's ear and whispered, "Those brother and sister from the Duke's mansion think they've found a powerful backer, but little do they know that their backer is unsteady. We don't need to be afraid of them. At most, we'll just refrain from going to the Duke's mansion to cause them trouble for now."

"At this point, we should think carefully about who we should rely on in the future."

The Earl did not speak. He had been pondering this matter for quite some time, but had not yet reached a conclusion.

Choosing whom to side with is not a decision to be made lightly; a single decision could affect the future of their Earl's family for life.

Madam Li still felt aggrieved: "Master, that third son's wife always helps Chu Yueli and targets us at every turn! Master, why don't we kick her out of the manor? Our Earl's manor doesn't need such a traitor."

"Kick him out of the manor? You mean you don't want my title anymore?" The old man was really angry. He never expected his daughter-in-law to be so stupid!

Chu Yaozong was also furious: "She has meritorious service, and Lady Ning is a well-known figure in the army! If you drive her away, the Emperor will blame us, and our Earl's Mansion will suffer! Are you crazy?"