Time flew by, and finally it was time for the army to go to war.

On the night of the Lantern Festival, they trained the troops all night long and discussed the war with other generals, making thorough preparations this time.

On that day, Jiang Tian helped him put on his armor. As they looked at each other, her eyes were filled with tears, and everything seemed to be understood without words.

Overwhelmed with tenderness, Yuan Ye couldn't help but embrace her and kiss her deeply.

"Wait for my triumphant return."

Jiang Tian nodded.

The barbarian army did indeed arrive.

Even if they knew their spies had been captured, there weren't enough supplies, and the people couldn't survive. If they didn't fight, they would be crushed by internal turmoil.

This war is destined to be a do-or-die situation.

Inside the city, the people were all in harmony and happiness.

Zhao Zhen, the general who was rumored to have colluded with the enemy and betrayed the country, guarded the border for so many years, giving the people full confidence in the imperial army.

Of course, when news of his impending execution reached the border, many people felt sorry for him.

He was rushed to the capital, and then accused of treason. Everything happened so fast.

Before the people could react, the new general had already arrived.

They wanted to stand up for Zhao Zhen, but they couldn't find a way to do so.

The evidence is conclusive.

It is said that General Zhao's deputy general put aside personal ties for the greater good and submitted evidence of Zhao Zhen's treason, which led to Zhao Zhen's removal from his horse.

How many truths are hidden here that others don't know? Perhaps they will never be uncovered in this lifetime.

Meanwhile, at Vice General Zhou's residence.

Deputy General Zhou originally had a wife from a respectable family, but she recently fell seriously ill and passed away.

I heard that Deputy General Zhou was deeply saddened and kept vigil for his wife for seven days.

Some say that this week's deputy general had long favored his concubine over his wife, making his wife a mere figurehead, and her death actually made room for his concubine.

Amidst all the rumors and conflicting opinions, only the parties involved truly know the truth.

Jiang Tian smiled and curtsied to the beautiful concubine in front of her. As soon as she bent down, the concubine grabbed her arm and said, "Sister, you're making me feel too bad."

The concubine pulled her to sit down, patted her hand, and said affectionately, "I am so grateful that you can take care of me and the child at this time. We are sisters, so let all those formalities go to hell."

"Madam, you flatter me. I am but a lowly servant girl, sent by the General to visit you. How could I possibly stand on ceremony?"

Jiang Tian had a smile on her face.

The concubine shook her head instead: "Look at what you're saying. What do you mean by 'servant' and 'master'? I'm just a concubine, I don't deserve your respect."

The concubine scrutinized Jiang Tian, ​​admiring her striking face. A flicker of emotion crossed her eyes as she recalled her master's words.

Compared to the families who came from the capital, she was a native of the border region.

She had painstakingly managed to get close to Deputy General Zhou.

She originally thought Zhao Zhen was about to be beheaded, and that it would finally be her master's turn to be the commander-in-chief, but she never expected that the court would suddenly send over a pretty boy.

During those days, her master's expression was very gloomy, and the concubine didn't dare to utter a sound.

However, a small act of impatience can ruin a great plan.

Her husband was a man capable of great things; before long, he had composed himself and was ready to respectfully welcome the new commander.

Before the arrival of the new general, the concubine had heard many rumors. It was said that the generals were not very convinced of the new commander-in-chief, Zhao Zhen. They had spent so many years together, and on the battlefield, swords and spears had no eyes. Many people had been saved by Zhao Zhen and had formed a deep friendship with him.

When rumors first spread that he had colluded with the enemy and betrayed the country, the generals all expressed their disbelief.

They only shut up when the evidence was overwhelming.

While everyone else was dissatisfied with the new commander, his family had already latched onto that powerful figure.

I heard that this newly arrived general has close ties with the royal family. As a scion of a prominent family, he is considered one of the top figures in the capital.

Building a good relationship with him is entirely beneficial.

But that general was indifferent to everyone, unyielding, and used all sorts of tricks. Anyone who dared to play tricks on him was exposed by him.

Deputy General Zhou wanted to take shortcuts, but he couldn't even find an opportunity.

Just as he was worrying, Jiang Tian appeared at the Zhou family's government office with the token.

She stated that she was the general's personal maid, ordered by the general to take good care of the families of each household.

No servant can act on behalf of the general unless the servant has an unusual relationship with the general.

Upon further inquiry, it turned out that she was the general's concubine.

As a result, the concubine would naturally rush to curry favor with Jiang Tian in order to seek more opportunities for her master.

His family had long wanted to avoid staying at the border.

Originally, if he could become a commander and satisfy his ambition, it wouldn't matter if he waited a few more years.

But the imperial court sent in new people.

Then the position of deputy general is like a chicken rib, not very useful.

The area is resource-poor and the local customs are deteriorating, which prevents her family's ambitions from being realized, and everything is unfavorable.

If they could curry favor with the commander, they might be able to return to the capital and enjoy its prosperity.

Thinking of this, the concubine became even more attentive to Jiang Tian, ​​calling her "little sister" repeatedly, as if the two were biological sisters.

Jiang Tian accepted her kindness, drank a few sips of tea, and then asked, "Is Chen'er's cold any better? How have you been sleeping lately?"

Hearing her mention her son, the concubine's expression became even more beautiful.

"He's doing great. The medicine you gave him last time was so effective. After taking one dose, the child's fever immediately subsided. Now he's lively and energetic, and even the wet nurses can't keep an eye on him."

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