"Noble families may be keen on expanding their territory, but as a woman, you should avoid the battlefield whenever possible. This is not a place to prove your value," Li Chen said to Li Yue, then turned and walked towards the Li Anshi.
The words struck Li Yue like a physical blow. She stared, wide-eyed, at his retreating figure, her mind reeling. Only when he had vanished from sight did she truly register what he had said, a gasp of surprise