The whole family could only live by observing the Emperor's meager affection for the Zhao family.
Although there are many younger members in the family, none of them are capable yet. The oldest is only sixteen years old. The fourth and fifth brothers are older, but they are still just greenhorns.
Although there have been provocations from other countries in the past two years, there has been no war. So, if the two of them want to get promoted, they can only fight. But she hopes that there will never be a war in her life.
The war separated her from her husband for long periods, caused her to lose her eldest son, and left her second son paralyzed for many years.
However, apart from her third son who couldn't go because of his weak health, everyone else in her family wanted to join the army, so she was destined to live a life of constant anxiety.
Shi Hui noticed that her mother was overly sad and knew that she was thinking about those unpleasant things, so she quickly stepped forward, covered her hand, and gently comforted her:
"Mother, don't be sad. Look, things are better now, aren't they? Second brother and third brother are almost recovered, and all the children are doing well. As long as they learn more skills from Yuxin, they will have the means to survive on the battlefield. So, Mother, we must look forward."
Shi Hui is a woman of great wisdom, but she is also a woman with a tragic fate.
Fang Lan looked at her eldest daughter-in-law, her eyes reddening.
"Fang Lan, you've suffered so much! If you want to…!"
“Mother, please stop. I, Fang Lan, am a member of the Zhao family in life and in death. If you say such things again, I… I will become a nun and pray for Yingbo.”
Upon hearing her mother's words, Shi Hui knew what she wanted to say. Her expression changed immediately, and she lost her previous gentleness, speaking in a cold tone.
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