Others did not know this. They always thought the children of noble houses were all glorious and splendid. But Bi Xin knew that while the nobility had all manner of splendor, thirty years had passed since the founding of the dynasty. Suppressing military commanders had become the mainstream, and the nobility's influence in the army had long since faded from what it once was.
It was true that the children of noble houses entered office at Eighth Rank, but very few could make a name for themselves and reach Fifth Rank. Only by taking that step could one truly accomplish something in the army.
Just as Bi Xin was thinking this, someone strode toward him in a fury and directly blocked his path.
"Bi Xin!" The newcomer called him by name.
"Elder Brother." Seeing who it was, Bi Xin concealed the emotions in his eyes and called out.
As usual, the man immediately ordered him, "I heard about your matter. You are truly muddleheaded! Is that position something you could accept? Tomorrow, go find Duke of Dai and resign from it. Do you hear me?"
A blaze of anger shot up in Bi Xin's heart, but after years of suppression, endurance had become a habit. He gritted his teeth and merely explained, "Elder Brother, I have already accepted it. If I go back on my word now, I will be slapping Duke of Dai directly across the face. Then I can only leave the Imperial Feather Guards..."
"Then leave the Imperial Feather Guards!" The man opposite him sounded as though he were ordering a servant about as he coldly said, "This is Father's intention as well. Surely you are not so insensible? You should know what to do!"
Having said that, he turned and left at once.
"Leave the Imperial