Duke An choked upon hearing it. Although the words were sincere, they sounded somewhat off.
Ye Xinyan also laughed awkwardly, saying, "Well, I'm just trying to ease your mind. Rest assured, once Brother Yuan grows older, we'll have him learn martial arts, then you can send him to the camp for training. As long as he has the foundation of a martial family, it'll be fine. Who knows, perhaps our Great Xia Dynasty will flourish in peace in the future, with no wars to fight. In those times, training soldiers will only be to deter external enemies."
It was then that Duke An felt relieved and changed the subject, probing, "Xinyan, you know your father is a confused man; his nature isn't bad, unlike Maternal Aunt Liu. Alas, forget it. You, as a daughter, have helped your grandfather uphold Duke's Mansion, fulfilling his wishes. Your grandfather can face the ancestors with dignity in the afterlife."
