Mo Nuan was startled and then bowed her head slightly. "I'm sorry, Mom."

Qin Hui shook her head. "Child, this isn't your fault. Ming is a soldier, and he did what a soldier should do."

"Mom..." 

"Warm, our Lu family has a long military tradition. I understand a soldier's duty better than anyone, but while my rational mind can accept it, my emotions can't. After all, they're our loved ones. I'd rather see them live safely than become heroes remembered for centuries. But these are just the unspoken thoughts of a woman."

Mo Nuan felt a tightness in her chest. She understood Qin Hui's feelings, but she feared what might...