Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Chapter 171 Between the two, there is a difference of one Chu Yueli.

In their Dongling, there was no precedent for an unmarried woman to become a female general.

In fact, Ming Ruonan was not the only female general in Dongling.

Basically, they all went to the battlefield with their husbands after getting married, and after achieving great things together with their husbands, they naturally became female generals.

Even female generals are addressed as "Madam So-and-so" by outsiders.

Only in the military would a soldier be addressed as "General".

But Chu Yue Li, being a single woman, wanted a real general's title.

"Ah Li, do you know that once you become a general, you must actually go to the battlefield? Otherwise, your title will be undeserved and it will be deceiving the emperor." The emperor's face was solemn.

An Delu, who was standing to the side, also said, "Miss Li, you should think this over carefully. You should know that the general often has to go to the battlefield, so he doesn't have much of a chance to get married and have children!"

Which family would want to marry a female general? Even if they did, she wouldn't be around often, and having children would be practically out of the question.

The Emperor said, "If you wish to protect your country like your mother, you can go to war with your husband after you get married. When the time comes, a united couple can overcome any obstacle. Wouldn't that be better?"

"Your Majesty, after breaking off my engagement with Prince Jin, Ali has settled down and stopped thinking about matters of the heart. Ali's courage and determination have been demonstrated to Your Majesty through the Battle of Xishan. If Your Majesty feels it is not enough, Ali can wait. One day, Ali will prove to Your Majesty that Ali is no less capable than men, and Ali can become a true general without having to depend on men."

The Emperor and An Delu exchanged glances.

In fact, the Emperor had truly seen through Chu Yueli's strategies and wisdom.

Prince Jin was once invincible, but this time he suffered a crushing defeat. The difference between the two is that of Chu Yueli.

It's widely rumored that Prince Jin's undefeated record is all thanks to Chu Yueli. I didn't believe it before, but now I have to start accepting this fact.

The emperor frowned and thought for a long time.

Chu Yueli had also been waiting for a long time.

Outside, night had fallen.

Zisu had been waiting outside the palace gate.

After waiting and hoping for a long time, Chu Yueli finally appeared slowly.

"Miss." Zisu immediately went to greet her.

Chu Yueli shook her head.

Zisu didn't say anything more.

The two boarded the carriage and left the palace, without exchanging a word along the way.

It wasn't until they returned to the Duke's mansion and the carriage stopped outside the Wangyue Pavilion that Zisu couldn't help but ask, "Miss, what did the Emperor say to you?"

"You dare to inquire about the Emperor's words? Don't you value your life?"

Chu Yueli smiled and walked straight into the courtyard.

"Didn't you always tell me that? Anyway, you wouldn't tell me anything truly confidential, Miss."

Zisu followed her inside.

Chu Yueli wasn't unwilling to explain, but she didn't want to explain it to people twice.

She knew that her older brother was definitely waiting.

Sure enough, upon entering the side hall, one would see Chu Xiaohe, who had been sitting there for quite some time, still waiting anxiously.

"Ah Li, what did the Emperor say to you?" He was also very worried.

The story of Ali's solo journey to Shilin to rescue Prince Jin has become a hot topic since her return.

The Emperor must have heard quite a bit about it.

"Did he... ask you about your relationship with Prince Jin?"

Chu Xiaohe actually wanted to ask, but he was afraid of upsetting his sister, so he didn't dare to ask.

But now, the time has come when we have no choice but to ask.

"Ali, just tell your older brother the truth, what are you really thinking? You asked your older brother to volunteer to go to Heng County, is it really for Prince Jin's sake? You... still like him?"