Bab 1902: Women Schemed At Home, Men Schemed For Power Outside

She sighed again and said, "Your matters are my matters. We've known each other for more than 40 years, and you don't have any siblings either. You've also lost contact with the people in your hometown. Seeing you alone makes my heart ache. Why don't I help you?

"Old Xia is a stubborn donkey. Old Du and I have experienced it. We have to talk about this together. You can't do it by yourself. Old Xia is no longer a small regimental commander. He's the commander in chief now. If he has the will, you won't be able to defeat him."

It was one thing to hear too many of these things. If one was young, these words might have had a small effect. If one was older, it would be difficult to be swayed by such things.

Madam Xiao, who was listening quietly, did not interrupt Madam Li. She sat there gracefully with a gentle smile on her lips.