With the help of the nanny, the old lady sat on the chair.

She spoke in an angry yet helpless voice, "I really don't understand what's so good about that Gu Meizi that makes you so depressed and want to take her back all day long."

"I don't want to hear your words about having to be with Chen Wei. As long as I'm alive, there's no way you two can be together. I will never allow that woman to enter the Marquis' Mansion!"

"I'm just asking you, do you still want to maintain the honor of the Marquis' Mansion?"

Xie Yuchuan frowned and looked very unhappy.

Why?

Why does his mother force him like this?

It's ok that Qin Shuyu is jealous and petty, but why can't even her mother help her?

It was obvious that as long as he insisted, Chen Wei and his men would never leave the mansion. How could a group of commoners fight against aristocratic families? At that time, Chen Wei would willingly stay in the mansion.

Once he talks things out and they reconcile, they can live in harmony forever.

But unfortunately——

He is a marquis, but he can't even keep the woman he likes!

When Madam Hou saw her son frown, she knew what he was thinking. She sighed softly, her tone filled with anger and helplessness.

"News came from outside that the Huns are invading and a large number of people have been displaced."

"The emperor is furious that the Xiongnu have not honored their agreement and has sent troops to attack them."

"Your various absurd behaviors have already displeased many people in the capital. Our political enemies are hiding nearby, ready to report you at any time."

"At this moment, whether for public or private reasons, you should put aside your romantic feelings. Only if you can achieve more and establish a career again, can the Marquisate be preserved for a long time."

"By then, let alone one Shen Wei, even if there are ten or a hundred of them, what can they do? Who in this capital will dare to say anything bad about you again?"

When Xie Yuchuan heard the last sentence, his eyes gradually became sharp.

By this time he was completely sober.

He remembered that he had met Chen Wei on the battlefield, remembered the glory and heroism of the past, and remembered Chen Wei's loving and admiring eyes.

Yes, when he reaches a higher level, will Chen Wei change his mind?

She cares so much about her reputation, her family background, and money. She opens a shop in the public eye. Isn't it just to live a rich life?

Isn't it because she feels that he can't give her the status she wants that she goes out and does all these embarrassing things?

If he could win this battle and become king...

Xie Yuchuan took a deep breath, and with the help of the servants, he stood up from the ground. Then he walked up to Old Madam Hou and said, "Mother is right. If I can achieve more military merits, the reputation of the Hou Mansion will be preserved for a hundred years."

"When the Xiongnu invade, we must fight bravely against them."

"Not to mention that I am a marquis personally appointed by the Emperor. I have no choice but to accept this honor."

Seeing her son's ambition, Mrs. Hou couldn't help but smile with satisfaction.

"Well, this is my good son."

"General Gongming has already led his troops out. The Emperor is also planning to send a deputy commander with 10,000 light cavalry to attack the Xiongnu from both sides, along with General Gongming."

"With General Gongming in command, the Xiongnu will surely flee in panic."

General Gongming is a victorious general who has never lost a battle.

Everyone heard that the army led by General Gongming was the main force, and the 10,000 light cavalry were the deputy. Isn't this obviously an attempt to take advantage of General Gongming's momentum to rise to the top?

With such a good thing, no matter whether it is a relative of the clan, a noble in the court, or a noble family with three generations of dukes, they are all determined to get the position of deputy commander.