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♪Shrugging off past burdens♪

♪Beneath the mask, who am I?♪

♪Release and find wider shores♪

♪Love's a riddle, and rain pours heavy♪

♪Crossed paths, now downward fall♪

♪From dust arises starlight's spark♪

♪Tearing through

the night's dense blockade♪

♪Heart's flame illuminates all solitude♪

♪Let time's sails drift endlessly♪

♪Through wandering exile♪

♪Breaking free from the cocoon,

I start anew♪

♪Moon as song, life as flame♪

♪Nameless heart clings fiercely♪

♪Let me♪

♪Charge toward the next raging river♪

♪Moon darts, snow falls♪

♪We tread rugged paths to reunite♪

♪Hands held tight♪

♪We forever live for love's sake♪

♪Shadow's spear burns fiercely♪

=Legend of The Female General=

=Episode 7=

(It's him.)

(Commander.)

(Wanhua Pavilion.)

(I must follow him inside.)

(The Commander is too upright)

(to visit such a place.)

(It's my chance to shake him off.)

(Wanhua Pavilion)

Mr. Zhang.

We've been waiting.

Come on.

Hurry up.

Upstairs, please.

Alright.

Mr. Wang.

I've missed you so much.

The girls are ready.

Have a great time.

Alright.

Serve our young master well.

Alright.

Do come again.

Let me keep you company.

I haven't seen you in ages.

Have fun. Drink plenty.

Alright.

Young master, long time no see.

Yunyan.

Entertain the young master.

No problem.

You look new here.

Is this your first visit?

Yeah.

New experience.

Please show me around.

We have the best girls here.

Check out the new ones.

Miss.

Shall we go upstairs?

What's the rush, young master?

The night is short.

Let's not waste it.

Alright.

Young master.

Isn't that

the fortune teller we met

returning from Que City?

Why is he here?

Here.

See?

Isn't she nice?

Bro,

fate led us to meet.

I know some fortune-telling.

Would you like

to get a divination?

Bro.

Have you recently

suffered bloodshed?

Looks like I'm right.

Just a minor injury.

No big deal.

Bro.

That's not right.

Minor injury matters too.

It may cause serious trouble

if left untreated.

For example,

it may hinder your moves in battles.

That

could be fatal.

But don't worry

too much, bro.

Consider yourself lucky.

You met me today.

I have some medicine here.

This elixir

stops the pain and bleeding.

Take this

to strengthen vitality.

Thank you, my friend.

No problem.

Yingxiang.

Farewell.

Sir.

Coming.

Check please.

Five coins in total.

Okay, thanks.

Young master.

Does he really know divination?

I highly doubt it.

He sniffed it out.

Let's go.

He might be

telling fortunes here.

Isn't it nice here?

Look around.

And

look at them.

They're new girls.

Come on.

Let me show you my room.

Miss.

What's that room for?

That room?

That's where dancers practice.

Then they perform

at noble banquets.

Young master.

The night is too short.

Hurry.

Come on.

Hurry.

Wait here.

I'll fetch wine.

Just a moment.

(Dancers?)

(Perform?)

Hurry.

(Good thing I wore this veil.)

(He doesn't recognize me.)

Why hasn't it started yet?

I've waited forever.

When will it start?

I came just to see Miss Sun.

Start already.

Will you start?

Take care, Mr. Zhang.

What should I do?

Miss Sun isn't feeling well.

She hasn't changed yet.

Go on the stage

and buy us some time.

Hurry.

Nice figure.

Are you going to sing?

What are you waiting for?

Dance.

Just dance.

Just a second.

Dance.

Just a second.

Come on, we're waiting.

Start dancing.

The carriage is ready.

Let's go.

(Never mind.)

(Let me get through this first)

(to avoid being caught.)

(Since Ding Yi)

(is disguised as Sun Xiangfu's servant,)

(I'll see what to do)

(in the Sun Mansion.)

Young master.

May I borrow your sword?

Bravo.

Nice!

Nice!

Nice!

Nice!

Sword dance.

Alright!

Isn't that nice?

Bravo!

Bravo.

A woman disguised as a man.

Interesting.

Nice!

Nice!

(Commander?)

(He actually came in.)

Step down.

Off the stage.

(Oh no.)

(I lost the rhythm.)

Bravo!

Bravo!

Nice!

Nice!

Nice!

Thank you for the flower.

A flower

for a beauty.

(It's him.)

Bravo.

(This woman)

(has sheer audacity.)

How was that?

Wasn't it great?

(That was close.)

(I knew)

(Xiao Jue wouldn't)

(recognize me in this attire.)

Mr. Chu.

Long time no see.

Masterful flute work.

Thank you for your praise.

But

I didn't expect to see you here.

What a small world.

This way.

What are you doing?

Let me go.

Hurry. Bring her back.

Hurry.

Bring her back.

Let me go.

Catch her! Hurry.

Bring her back.

Don't let her get away.

Grab her.

Hurry.

Get her back.

Don't let her get away.

Tie her up.

Tie her up.

Somebody help.

Young Master Sun's men

will be here shortly.

Do her makeup.

Hurry up.

Drink some more.

It's been a year

since we parted in Yaojing.

Now we met in Yezhou.

The court knows

that Yezhou Garrison faces

supply shortages.

I came

by decree to resolve this matter.

So the inspector they sent

is you.

Thank you for your hard work.

We should thank you

for training

the recruits in Yezhou.

I'm just holding

a nominal position.

Besides,

I don't know anyone in Yezhou

to do my job as the inspector.

I hardly deserve

any praise.

Oh, right.

Have you met Magistrate Sun yet?

My nephew insisted

on touring Yezhou.

So I came a few days earlier.

Could you please

keep it a secret?

What a coincidence.

I also came

a few days earlier

to learn a few things about Yezhou.

No business talks

since we're here for fun.

I've long heard of the snowscapes

of Yezhou Garrison.

Extend your stay and you'll surely

get to see it.

Do visit again.

Upstairs, please.

Leaving so soon, Mr. Wang.

Young master,

don't you like

any of the girls?

You're leaving so soon.

Young master.

(He Yan crosses paths)

(with Chu Zhao.)

(And he's so focused on He Yan.)

(Could it be)

(that they know each other?)

It's getting late.

I have to go.

Presumably,

our next meeting

will be at the Sun Mansion.

Take care.

Let's go.

Sorry, I'm starving.

This isn't my usual manner.

It's fine. Just eat.

Talk over food.

Where were we?

Wedding escape.

Yeah, wedding escape.

My name is Song Taotao.

I ran away from home.

I was passing through Yezhou

when I got abducted.

Thankfully, you saved me.

(Song Taotao?)

He Yan is studying

at Xianchang Academy now.

Nobody has discovered the truth.

Good to know.

He Yan is 15 now.

We must arrange for his marriage

before he reaches 18.

(Marriage?)

(I'm not a man.)

(How do I get married?)

(Once I'm engaged,)

(who will be "He Rufei"?)

The daughter

of the Chief Imperial Physician,

Song Taotao.

She seems like a perfect match

for He Yan.

We can form a marital alliance.

(I will never)

(get engaged to Miss Song.)

(Not only that,)

(I will never)

(marry any woman,)

(so as not to ruin her life.)

(Isn't she the one who almost)

(became my fiancée?)

(Fate truly connects us.)

Why are you looking at me like that?

It's nothing.

So, who abducted you?

I don't know.

I ran into him the moment I arrived.

His lackeys called him

Young Master Sun.

He called me pretty,

asked me to be his mistress,

and tried to assault me.

So I stabbed his arm

with my hairpin.

You may look frail,

but you have a fiery temper.

But I didn't expect

that I couldn't

get rid of them.

I could have run away

if I had been careful.

It sounds like you know

how to defend yourself.

What are those?

This is datura

for sedation and anesthesia.

This is arisaema

for calming convulsions.

This withered flower

is rhododendron molle

for blood circulation and pain relief.

These sliced pieces

are aconite.

- They dispel cold and relieve pain.

- Wait.

All these herbs

are poisonous, right?

Yeah.

Maybe

they'll come in handy later.

Not really. Put them away.

Anyway,

this "Young Master Sun"

could be the son of Yezhou Magistrate

Sun Xiangfu.

That complicates things.

Sir,

I'm Song Taotao.

I'll repay

your kindness

when I return to Yaojing.

Hero,

what's your name?

I'm flattered.

My name...

My name is Cheng...

Hurry.

They just won't leave us alone.

I underestimated them.

You're from the capital

and don't sound local.

They must have guessed

we'd come to an inn.

Forget it.

We're on their turf, after all.

Stay here.

I'll handle it.

In that case,

it's kind of my turf, too.

I'm quite capable.

You're not local, either.

Helping me may get you

into serious trouble.

Others didn't dare help me.

Why are you helping me?

Because

you're a woman.

(And so am I.)

Hurry up.

Move.

Hurry up.

Go.

And you.

Move.

Hurry.

Out.

Move.

Go.

(Sun Ling, son of Sun Xiangfu)

Out.

Stop dawdling.

Faster.

Get going.

Go.

Hurry up.

Why is that door

closed?

Let's check it.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Open the door.

Open up.

Coming.

Hurry up.

It's so late. What's going on?

Step aside.

Search thoroughly.

Young master.

Put this on.

It's chilly.

Search carefully.

Mr. Sun.

She's not here.

It's so late.

Who said you could

just barge into my room?

This is ridiculous.

Do I need permission

to go anywhere

in Yezhou?

Keep your eyes sharp.

Inspect them.

Understood.

Looking similar.

What's your name?

Cheng Lisu.

Raise your head.

Hey, you.

Raise your head.

Sir.

Don't cross the line.

So it turns out

that the assassin who abducted

my concubine

is you.

Guards.

Arrest

both of them.

Understood.

It's fine.

Move.

Mr. Sun.

I suggest you

think twice before arresting me.

Do you know

who my uncle is?

- Who's your uncle?

- Who's your uncle?

My uncle

is appointed by His Majesty

as General Fengyun

and Right Army Commander.

Xiao Jue.

How about that?

Still arresting me?

Did you hear that?

Who's his uncle again?

You brat.

If Xiao Jue is your uncle,

get him here.

He's your uncle. So what?

So ridiculous.

Today I'll make you beg

for death

in front of him.

Really?

Try your luck.

See?

That's my uncle.

Let go.

Huaijin.

Come on, who are you?

Didn't you hear?

Has General Fengyun

arrived?

We haven't heard.

How dare you fool

falsely claim official titles?

You

abducted my family member.

You're courting death.

Ouch.

It hurts.

Ling.

Ling.

Father.

Who did this to you?

(Sun Xiangfu, Yezhou Magistrate)

Guards. He...

Young master.

Commander?

Commander.

I failed to welcome you

properly.

I beg for your forgiveness.

Why is Magistrate Sun

begging for forgiveness?

Your son was quite domineering

upstairs earlier.

First, he tried to abduct my servant,

then he threatened to kill me.

He even said

he'd make me beg for death

in front of my uncle.

W-What...

You're begging for forgiveness?

Seriously.

We're terrified.

Right?

Uncle?

Commander,

I failed to discipline my son.

He didn't know who you were

and offended you

and...

Cheng.

Mr. Cheng.

I sincerely...

I-I...

Come here.

Come here.

Get over here.

Lower.

Lower.

Father.

He hit me.

He hit you?

You should avenge me.

Avenge you?

I'll beat you to death.

You're asking for this.

You're asking for this.

Why are you hitting me?

You're asking for this.

You want me

to avenge you?

I don't even know

if I'll survive this.

Avenge you?

How about this?

I will

break my son's legs

as an apology.

What do you think?

My mother has aged.

And this is

my only son.

If he dies,

our family line ends with me.

Please

punish me instead

and spare my son.

Please.

Mr. Sun.

Your son doesn't have to recognize me.

But the inspector is on his way here.

If your son

mistakes the inspector

for an impostor,

then he may

have to die for it.

It won't happen.

It won't happen.

I assure you.

Thank you, Commander.

Get up.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Come back.

Where are you going?

This way.

Let's go.

Faster.

Get moving.

Hurry.

Hurry.

We're off.

Sun Ling was abusing his power.

What a disgrace.

If I hadn't...

Anyway,

I ran into Miss Song on the street

and brought her here.

I did this to promote

your reputation

as a people's hero, Commander.

I don't need that.

I think

we should take Miss Song

with us.

If she stays in Yezhou,

Sun Ling will surely retaliate.

You rescued her.

You'll handle it.

Mr. Xiao.

I'm Song Taotao.

Miss Song.

You know each other?

I'm engaged

to Mr. Xiao...

What?

Mr. Xiao's nephew.

Miss Song,

don't leave sentences half-finished.

Wait.

Commander.

How many nephews do you have?

Wedding escape.

Engagement.

Y-You're...

You're Cheng Lisu's...

I'm Cheng Lisu's so-called

fiancée.

(I joined the army)

(to escape marriage.)

(Then Song Taotao)

(got engaged to Cheng Lisu.)

(Both of them fled.)

(How strange is fate.)

(It's a cycle.)

Mr. Xiao,

can you take me

to Yezhou Garrison?

I won't cause any trouble.

Are you sure about that?

Your fiancé

is right there.

I'm looking for him.

You've been

impersonating Cheng Lisu, right?

The real Cheng Lisu

couldn't fight at all.

I bet it's hard

to impersonate him.

In that case,

stay with us for now.

You saved Miss Song.

You'll handle it.

Me?

She's your nephew's fiancée.

That's not true.

You heard her.

I lost my luggage and money

because of

those hooligans.

Could you

front my room payment?

I'll repay double...

No.

Tenfold.

(Sun Mansion)

Why did you have to provoke

the living God of Death?

Come on.

He's just a military officer.

Father, why are you so timid?

"Just a military officer"?

When he followed

Xiao Zhongwu west,

he dared to behead the eldest son

of the censor.

Minister Xu

brought this case

to His Majesty.

And what happened?

Minister Xu had to swallow his losses.

If he actually kills you,

what do you think

I could do?

Absolutely nothing.

He...

He's that powerful?

Then,

what should we do?

Take it easy.

I've had a trap ready for a long time,

waiting to spring it.

Don't worry, son.

I'll make sure

you're avenged.

Father,

I know you're the best.

But for now,

keep your head down.

Get rid of

the stuff

you buried.

This box.

I'll take some too.

Cheng Lisu and I

never got along.

But my father,

who's Cheng Lusu's master,

suddenly got a wild idea

of getting us married.

His family actually approved.

I was planning to run away.

But he actually

beat me to it.

It's a total

humiliation.

So, I came here

to get him home

and cancel the engagement.

You don't like Mr. Cheng?

I think he's quite admirable.

Good-looking,

well-born,

and a brilliant doctor.

I bet he has

many admirers

in Yaojing.

In medicine,

the heart guides,

the hands follow.

But look at him.

Instead of helping people,

he's buttering up

the imperial consorts and princesses.

So spineless.

I despise him.

You're much better.

Well...

It's not a fair comparison.

Candies.

Is this osmanthus-flavored?

Yeah.

That's right.

Even blind,

aim to be

the most special of all.

This osmanthus candy

is the last piece left in the world.

Though inedible now,

it remains sweet.

I won't know

until I taste it.

Though

bitter at first taste,

its core holds

enduring sweetness.

Have it.

I once had

an osmanthus candy.

Not so sweet.

Even a bit bitter.

But it was the best

osmanthus candy in the world.

Someone also

loves osmanthus candies.

One packet please.

Alright.

Is it

for me?

Want some?

Buy your own.

This is a gift.

There you go.

It's ready.

Keep the change.

Thank you.

Let's go.

Another girl's gone missing.

It keeps happening

over these years.

They're nowhere to be found.

It's tragic.

They say that

Young Master Sun

abducts pretty girls every now and then.

Nobody reported it?

His father

is the Magistrate.

Actually,

once an eyewitness

and the victim's family reported it.

But both of them

were beaten half to death

and thrown out.

After that,

nobody dared step forward.

The other girls

weren't as lucky as you.

Don't worry.

I'll protect you.

I know

you'll always look out for me.

Let's go.

Can't anyone do something

about Young Master Sun?

Commander.

I was thinking about you while shopping

with Miss Song.

I bought you osmanthus candies.

Try some.

Take them away.

Why?

They're really sweet.

I don't eat sweets.

But you clearly...

I clearly what?

Putting loaches in my shoes.

These candies got dirty.

Don't eat those.

Should I buy you new ones?

No need. Go to class.

You're just

looking down on my cheap gifts.

Fine,

keep them for Mr. Feinu.

He won't eat them, either.

You...

Commander.

The inspector made his appearance.

So, Sun Xiangfu

will invite us to his mansion today.

Get ready.

We're going today?

He's invited us.

The inspector

will likely be there too.

Commander.

Are you worried about me?

Stop talking

and think about

how to maintain your cover.

Cheng Lisu is

a renowned noble in Yaojing.

And you...

In Yaojing,

someone like me

could at least

rival Mr. Cheng, if not stand equal

to you.

Otherwise,

why did Miss Song

only remind me to be careful,

and not you?

(Sun Mansion)

What an honor to have you here.

My warmest welcome.

My warmest welcome.

This is the inspector,

Mr. Chu Zhao.

Commander Xiao.

Long time no see.

Mr. Chu.

Long time no see.

(It's him?)

(He's the inspector?)

♪Light shines upon my heart♪

♪Unveiling scars,

I choose to swim upstream♪

♪The resonance of courage

rings loud and clear♪

♪It's the boldness

that defines existence♪

♪I've seen the mountains♪

♪And trodden through ice♪

♪Day after day, I venture alone♪

♪Destiny is my creed♪

♪Ideals surge beneath the surface♪

♪Igniting the flame against the winds♪

♪A restless yearning in my soul♪

♪Gazing through the mire♪

♪Who cares about this boundless void♪

♪Charge ahead with blazing fervor♪

♪Stubbornly fighting with my life♪

♪Soaring across the world's expanse♪

♪There must always be a longing♪

♪Disregard the wounds to seek the light♪

♪Light shines upon my heart♪

♪Unveiling scars,

I choose to swim upstream♪

♪The resonance of courage

rings loud and clear♪

♪It's the boldness

that defines existence♪

♪Chasing the light within my heart♪

♪Burying frailty,

embracing life through death♪

♪You'll meet gazes where storms brew♪

♪With our unwavering true love,

brave the world with me♪

♪Soaring across the world's expanse♪

♪There must always be a longing♪

♪Disregard the wounds to seek the light♪

♪Light shines upon my heart♪

♪Unveiling scars,

I choose to swim upstream♪

♪The resonance of courage

rings loud and clear♪

♪It's the boldness

that defines existence♪

♪Chasing the light within my heart♪

♪Burying frailty,

embracing life through death♪

♪You'll meet gazes where storms brew♪

♪With our unwavering true love,

brave the world with me♪