Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Chapter 385: Bringing the Chu Family Army Back to Its Former Glory

Everyone says that the lady of the Duke of Chu's mansion is pitiful, but in fact, there is also a lonely lady in the Earl's mansion.

It's been six years.

"For the past six years, Auntie has stayed in the courtyard, never stepping out of the house. This is the first time Auntie has returned to the battlefield, is that right?"

No wonder when I arrived, I only saw Ning Anran staring blankly at the spear.

She must be thinking about the times she went to the battlefield with Uncle Zheng Nan.

Ning Anran nodded without saying anything more.

Returning to the battlefield, the feelings are different from before, but the mindset remains the same.

That is, to protect our homeland and defend our country.

She suddenly stood up and knelt down on one knee in front of Chu Yueli.

"Aunt Anran, what are you doing?" Chu Yueli was startled and hurriedly squatted down, trying to help her up: "I am a junior, you cannot perform such a grand ceremony for me."

"But in the army, there are only commanders-in-chief and soldiers, not so-called elders and juniors."

Ning Anran remained kneeling upright, a posture typically found only in the military.

"I know you are determined to take control of the Chu Family Army yourself and make it no longer subject to any military organization. Therefore, I dare to humbly request Miss Li to allow me to rejoin the Chu Family Army!"

The generals of the Duke's mansion were ambushed in Nanmeng and suffered a crushing defeat and death, causing the Chu family army to disintegrate.

The Emperor originally intended to take back the remaining Chu family army and distribute it to various units. However, it is unknown what efforts Chu Yue Li and Chu Xiao He, the brother and sister, made to keep the Chu family army intact.

However, the Chu family army still submitted to Prince Jin's army and became a subordinate army of Prince Jin, obeying Prince Jin's orders and commands.

Although Chu Xiaohe was still the one who truly commanded the Chu family army, the Chu family army always felt like it was living under someone else's roof.

Ning Anran withdrew sadly, partly because her husband had died on the battlefield, and the person who fought alongside her was no longer there.

On the other hand, it was also because the situation of the Chu family army was no longer as it had been before.

Disheartened, she returned to the Earl's mansion after leaving the army and locked herself away.

For the past six years, the old lord has never treated her well, and no one in the entire lord's mansion has ever looked down on her.

If it weren't for Chu Zhengnan's military achievements, and the fact that she herself was a deputy general, her situation would probably be even more difficult.

She thought she would live like this forever, but unexpectedly, today, she has returned to the battlefield.

“Miss Li, I have no attachments in this world. The only thing I want to do is to protect our country and our home, just like my husband did. That was my husband’s wish when he was alive.”

National prosperity and peace are the lifelong pursuit of every general.

Since her husband couldn't fulfill his wish, she would do it for him.

Chu Yueli held her arm without saying a word.

Ning Anran was somewhat uneasy: "Miss Li, do you think that I've been confined to my chambers for so many years and have lost my ability to fight? If you doubt me, I can..."

“Aunt Anran, I have no doubt about your abilities. Everyone can see your and Second Aunt’s capabilities this time.”

"Then why don't you agree?" Ning Anran could easily see the difficulty in her expression. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Is Ali afraid that the Chu family army will face a difficult future and dare not make a promise to me?"

Chu Yueli remained silent.

Ning Anran continued, "I know it won't be easy for the Chu family army to rise again, and I don't ask to return to the Chu family army immediately. Ali, I just hope to lend you a hand. From now on, I will be at your command, and we will work hard to rebuild the Chu family army and restore it to its former glory, okay?"