In this era, pregnancy before marriage meant dubious morals. As Chi Xiaoyue was in the military, if word got out, she'd probably have to leave the army.
She certainly didn't want to return home. With five children in her family, three older brothers and one older sister, she was the most doted upon.
Yet, with so many children and only her father earning an income when they were young, the family was on the brink of poverty, grateful just to have their hunger sated. So her eldest and second brothers joined the army the moment they came of age.
Her eldest brother sacrificed himself in a war, becoming a martyr. Due to the military status of her third brother, the local authorities found him a job.
