Chapter 28: Daji Hangs Herself Seeking Death, Alluring Nine-Tailed Fox
Jizhou, south of the city.
Flags fluttered, the convoy wound like a serpent, stretching endlessly.
Below the city tower stood elderly, frail soldiers. Two generals, one old and one young, fixed their gazes upon the advancing convoy, their expressions heavy with sorrow.
Anger, resentment, worry—all kinds of emotions mingled in the air, creating a solemn atmosphere.
"Father Marquis, are we truly letting Sister go to Chaoge? This is sending a lamb into a tiger's mouth!"
The young general in white spoke in bitter anguish, staring intently at his father.
"Quanzhong, do you think I want this?"
The old general sighed helplessly, gesturing at the soldiers nearby with a look of grief. "What could I have done? We resisted, didn't we? But look at the outcome! Jizhou City was nearly completely depleted. Look at these old, weakened troops! You almost lost your life yourself!"
