In the past, three thousand people were exchanged for a city, but now this city is to be exchanged for five hundred people. It's a huge loss.

However, there was no better way. The Hebei army was determined to take advantage of this opportunity to regain its pride and wash away the humiliation of the past.

"I'll take care of it right away!"

Han Qing left in a hurry.

Zhou Chen followed silently behind, not daring to utter a sound.

Is this what a battlefield is like? Hundreds of lives are lost at a time!

"Sister, is it because I slowed down the trip that things got like this..."

"Don't overthink it. You must be tired from traveling all day. I'll have someone take you to rest." Su Jin interrupted Zhou Chen's speculation and sent someone to take him away.

Zhou Chen silently followed the guards away. He inquired about the situation at Qilin Pass and discovered that Zhuang Jun had been captured just two days prior. If he hadn't delayed his journey, Su Jinxia would definitely have been able to return in time.

That way, Zhuang Jun wouldn't have acted rashly and been captured.

Zhou Chen felt even more guilty.

Since returning, Su Jinxia has been extremely busy, either discussing matters or inspecting the training of troops. Zhou Chen hardly ever sees Su Jinxia, ​​and he himself has nothing to do all day.

Zhou Chen was very discouraged, feeling that he had come to the army and was of no use.

That night, Zhou Chen waited in Su Jinxia's courtyard until very late before Su Jinxia returned.

"What are you doing here?" Su Jin asked, her brows furrowed with exhaustion.

Zhou Chen bit his lip, looking like a wronged child. "I wanted to ask you, is there anything I can do to help you?" He wanted to do his part, however little he could.

Su Jin looked at Zhou Chen seriously, "Don't you know what you should be doing right now?"

Zhou Chen raised his head blankly. Should he know?