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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 8=

Thank you for coming all this way,

Mr. Chu, to help us

settle the issue

with Yezhou Garrison.

Please, have some tea.

Don't mention it, Mr. Sun.

How is the Chancellor?

Master is fine,

though somewhat troubled.

Who dares to

cause distress

to the Chancellor?

Could it be Xiao Jue?

You're mistaken, Mr. Sun.

What troubles the Chancellor

is naturally the state affairs.

Of course.

Of course.

I merely wish to share

his burdens.

Mr. Chu.

You've traveled this great distance.

I've prepared a welcoming banquet.

I hope you will

grace us with your presence.

The guest of honor must be

Commander Xiao, right?

Speaking of Commander Xiao,

I have

so much to say.

He's sent me missives

since his appointment,

demanding either funds

or provisions.

But we're having

a difficult time

in Yezhou.

The Chancellor

is fully aware

of all the circumstances.

What are you implying, Mr. Sun?

Master resides in Yaojing.

How could he know what's going on here?

I misspoke.

I apologize.

Ding Yi.

Come here.

Meet Mr. Chu Zhao.

Mr. Chu.

This is Ding Yi.

General Feihong

sent him over.

Greetings, Mr. Chu.

General says

I'm at your disposal

whenever you need me.

General Feihong is too kind.

I don't need you

for anything.

Mr. Chu.

Excuse me for a second.

Let me check on

the banquet.

With two distinguished guests here,

- I dare not make any mistakes. - Indeed.

Make thorough preparation.

Master.

Master.

It's Commander Xiao and Mr. Cheng.

Mr. Chu.

(Sun Mansion) What an honor, Commander.

Forgive me for failing

to greet you properly.

Please meet the inspector,

Mr. Chu Zhao.

Commander Xiao.

Long time no see.

Mr. Chu.

Long time no see.

(It's him?)

(Come to think of it,)

(I once swindled him.)

(But I did give him medicine.)

(I guess we're even.)

Nice to meet you.

Mr. Cheng.

(It looks like)

(he's not going to expose me)

(in public.)

I am

Cheng Lisu.

Greetings, Inspector.

What is it, Father?

Ling.

Apologize to Commander Xiao

and Mr. Cheng.

Sorry, I have offended you.

Please kindly

forgive me.

Go on.

I'm unworthy of your anger.

So you realize that

you're unworthy?

Shall we be seated

first?

Commander.

You need to talk to Mr. Sun.

Go ahead.

Please.

(Peace and Harmony)

Commander.

You assumed

your position some time ago.

I haven't had the chance

to pay my respects.

Instead,

you came to see me first.

I feel so guilty.

Let me

toast to you.

You're too kind.

I don't mind visiting

as long as we work out

the problems of supplies

and funds.

Commander, your words

make me burn with shame.

An army without supplies perishes.

That

I know.

I also want to handle it

perfectly.

It's just that

our county granary has had

no grain reserves for years.

I truly can't

raise any funds.

Despite such hardships,

you are still able

to treat us to such

lavish delicacies.

Mr. Sun,

you're too kind.

Don't mention it.

It's good

that the inspector is also here.

Mr. Chu,

we should absolutely look into

the tax ledger

for the tax collection details.

Was the tax left uncollected,

or was there foul play?

We're counting on you, Mr. Chu.

Mr. Sun.

I'm here.

Shouldn't you

toast Mr. Chu?

A timely reminder, Commander.

I was

almost rude.

Mr. Chu,

here is to you.

I beg your forgiveness.

Ling.

Please forgive me.

Please don't say that.

Duties take precedence.

Besides,

this concerns

the basic welfare of the soldiers,

which is the top priority.

I will spare no effort

in fulfilling my inspection duties.

Thank you, Mr. Chu.

We appreciate it.

Enough of unpleasant talks.

I will stay

at your mansion for a few days.

I hope

I won't ruin your mood, Mr. Sun.

Not at all.

It's my honor

to have you reside here.

To complement this occasion,

I have

prepared a little show

to enhance

festivities.

(Peace and Harmony)

(That man visited the Wanhua Pavilion)

(to select dancers.)

Someone.

Bring forth my aged vintage

from storage.

Let our guests sample it.

Commander.

Mr. Cheng.

Let me toast you both.

Bottoms up.

Uncle, I toast you.

Uncle.

It's poisoned.

This wine is poisoned.

I...

I had no idea.

Guards.

Oh my! Help!

Oh my! Assassins!

Assassins!

Sun Xiangfu.

Summon the guards.

Guards.

Guards.

Didn't you hear us?

Guards.

Are you dead?

Watch out.

Help.

Help me.

Help.

Uncle.

Guards.

Get the corpses out.

Wait.

Uncle.

I think

I've gone blind.

Assassins

and poisoned wine?

Any explanations?

Commander.

I swear I have no idea

what happened here.

I know nothing

about the poison, either.

This happened in your mansion.

But your people

act completely innocent.

Isn't it ridiculous?

We don't know the dancers

and musicians.

They were hired.

Kneel.

- I... - Kneel.

Kneel.

No matter what,

as head of the Sun family,

I failed to protect you

due to my negligence

and nearly caused a catastrophe.

I await your punishment, Commander.

Are you saying

that we should let this matter drop?

I dare not.

I'll get to the bottom of this.

All assassins took poison

and dropped dead.

I'm not leaving until

I find the truth.

I'll help you investigate,

Mr. Sun.

Commander Xiao is right.

As a witness,

I'm also obligated

to uncover the truth

and catch the culprit.

I appreciate it, Inspector.

How do you feel?

It's hurting less.

I'm just not used to it.

Earlier,

I requested

some soothing cream.

It should arrive soon.

Commander.

Don't worry about me.

Xiao Jue.

Are you feeling sorry for me?

Maybe you even feel guilty.

But actually,

you should praise me.

For what?

For being remarkable, obviously.

If I hadn't

stopped you from having the wine,

you'd be dead now.

I'm basically your lifesaver.

Isn't that impressive?

You don't seem distressed

about losing your sight.

Possibly forever.

(She's scared.)

(She's not as casual)

(as she appears.)

The blind aren't all the same.

With my capabilities,

I'll surely become

the most

formidable blind person.

What

happened tonight?

Did you

plot all this?

Well...

How can you be such a fool?

And you.

How dare you act so recklessly?

What should I

tell General Feihong?

Unless

he sent you here exactly for this.

Please, Mr. Chu.

Though we acted on our own,

it was solely

for the Chancellor's sake.

You see.

Everyone here knows

that I work for the Chancellor.

Xiao Jue came

and humiliated me.

He's not coming after me.

He's after Mr. Xu!

Mr. Sun.

Your arrogance astounds me.

Yezhou barely contains

your inflated ego.

Please forgive me.

I don't care

what you do.

Anyway,

if Master's reputation suffers damage,

both you and I

will be held accountable.

It won't happen.

Rest assured.

Xiao Jue will not

leave Yezhou alive.

I dare not cause the Chancellor

any trouble.

I will make sure there are

no loose ends.

Take care, Mr. Chu.

We underestimated

Xiao Jue's martial prowess.

And that Cheng Lisu...

He spilled the wine

way too conveniently.

I think I have

seen him somewhere.

Commander.

Won't you look into

the assassination?

How did assassins

infiltrate the Sun Mansion?

Are the Suns truly innocent?

I came to ask for military funding

and consolidate control over

officials and merchants.

I can't

confront the Sun family

just yet.

(Great Virtue)

Don't move.

♪Constant yearning, still vivid as our first meeting♪

♪Endless gazing. Step by step, falling deeper♪

Does it hurt?

No.

I'm used to it.

Just hand me the cup.

♪My heart, unyielding as stone, remains true♪

♪Awaiting the crescent moon's reflection in your heart♪

♪Splendor fades from your eyes♪

Have it.

Not thirsty?

♪Time lingers as you and I share overlapping palm lines♪

♪Zither and harp accompany our dancing dreams♪

♪The brocade moon writes our vow, keeping this promise♪

Are you cold?

Not really.

It's just that

you're suddenly so nice to me.

It's giving me goosebumps.

♪Shadows hustle. Scenes reappear♪

I'll...

I'll go lie down.

♪Through endless dawns and dusks, to eternity♪

I got this.

♪Awaiting the crescent moon's reflection in your heart♪

♪Splendor fades from your eyes♪

♪Crimson threads entwine like rings, binding our first vow♪

♪Time lingers as you and I share overlapping palm lines♪

♪Zither and harp accompany our dancing dreams♪

♪The brocade moon writes our vow, keeping this promise♪

♪Awaiting the crescent moon's reflection in your heart♪

♪Splendor fades from your eyes♪

♪Crimson threads entwine like rings, binding our first vow♪

Mind the step.

♪Time lingers as you and I share overlapping palm lines♪

♪Zither and harp accompany our dancing dreams♪

♪The brocade moon writes our vow, keeping this promise♪

Rest now.

I'll be right here

for you.

As you said, Commander,

the assassination must be linked

to Sun Xiangfu.

And the servant was

highly suspicious.

That's right.

This is our chance

to infiltrate them

and get to

the bottom of everything.

I discovered a hidden chamber here

last time.

The tax ledger

is likely hidden there.

But I was in a rush

and the chamber was

heavily guarded, so...

It's fine.

Since we are living here,

we'll find a chance.

But He Yan

was implicated.

(Xiao Jue is even more of a trouble than I imagined,)

(closing in step by step.)

(We must hide the tax ledger well.)

(Tax Ledger)

(If Xiao Jue figures out)

(that the tax records)

(are falsified,)

(we're finished.)

(Account Book)

(My life depends on this.)

(As long as I hold on to this,)

(Mr. Xu won't let anything)

(happen to me.)

(Otherwise,)

(I'll drag him down with me.)

(How dare Chu Zhao)

(boss me around, acting arrogantly?)

(I must remind him.)

That he himself

is merely another one of Mr. Xu's

lackeys.

Have some porridge.

Thank you, Uncle.

You've worked hard.

I don't mind taking care

of my nephew.

Then could you please

get me some side dishes

for the porridge?

And perhaps some

family discipline.

Open up.

Commander.

Mr. Cheng.

This is

our most famous

and best oculist

in Yezhou.

Physician, you're finally here.

This morning,

I had cassia seeds

with white peony root.

I feel much better now.

Please examine me.

Good.

Cassia seeds do improve vision.

But still,

let me

examine you properly.

(She can see?)

Physician.

We're both physicians.

While cassia seeds improve vision,

combining with white peony roots

causes abdominal discomfort.

As a physician,

surely you know this?

You're right, Mr. Cheng.

I am

getting senile

and confused.

I almost made a grave mistake.

It's alright.

Just prescribe me something

more effective.

But

make it less bitter.

Do as he says.

Alright.

(That powder was strong.)

(I did lose my vision)

(when it got into my eyes.)

(Without the drug)

(Master left me,)

(I'd be blind again.)

(Since they think I'm blind,)

(I'll play along)

(to lower their guard)

(for our plan.)

(After all,)

(nobody guards against a blind person.)

(Let's see how long)

(you'll keep this act.)

(Did he)

(notice something?)

Brewing medicine takes time.

Go get some air.

Alright.

Proxy kill was my plan.

Too bad the proxy's an idiot.

Now the enemy is alerted.

Time's running out.

Locate the hidden ledger of Sun Xiangfu

and Master's dealings quickly.

Understood.

Mind the step.

(Peace and Prosperity)

It hurts!

Commander's waist is indeed slender.

That's enough.

Uncle.

Where are we going?

Would I abandon you?

Just follow me.

Uncle?

Uncle.

Uncle!

Unbelievable!

He actually left me alone.

Hey! Someone!

I can't see.

I'm blind. I'm lost.

Hey! Help!

Where am I?

What is this place?

No entry here.

W-Who are you?

Go back now.

Why are you pulling me?

Do you know who I am?

Why are you pulling me?

Let go.

Stop pulling me.

I'm blind. You're bullying me.

I'm lost.

Take me back, will you?

Find my uncle.

(The top part's way smoother)

(than the rest.)

(Someone touches it very often.)

Let go. I can walk.

Young Master.

Get lost.

Why should I

visit Xiao Jue?

I'm not going.

I'd rather go to sleep.

(Oh no.)

(Sun Ling is back.)

(The mechanism is so complex.)

(It only opens if I pull)

(the copper strips)

(in the right order.)

(A single mistake)

(might destroy what's in there.)

(Fortune and Blessing)

I...

I can walk.

I'm going back.

I-I remember.

This way.

Stop.

No way.

What do you mean?

My room's over there.

Why's it so messy?

Let go.

This way.

Someone was in my room.

Let me go.

Stop pushing me.

That old man is so annoying,

hiding his stuff in my room

and barging in uninvited.

I swear I'll move out.

I'm the guest of honor

your master invited.

Alright, Cheng Lisu.

We'll settle all our scores now.

Let me go.

They're killing me.

The servants are killing me.

Why are you pushing me?

You trying to kill me?

Now I'm "pushing".

Got it?

I thought it was someone unworthy,

but it's Young Master Sun.

- Stop! - You...

Mr. Chu.

Is this how you

treat your guests?

Inspector.

You okay?

Everything's fine.

A misunderstanding.

I saw Mr. Cheng

struggling

and tried to help.

But I was too rough

and ended up hurting him.

Since you hurt him

by mistake,

you should apologize

to Mr. Cheng.

Of course.

My apologies.

Mr. Cheng, I hope you could

forgive me.

For the inspector's sake,

I'll let it slide.

Since you talked it out,

I'll walk Mr. Cheng back.

I appreciate it, Inspector.

This way.

Alright.

Let's go.

Be careful.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

I'm fine.

I just stumbled a bit.

Inspector.

I can walk by myself.

See?

I can manage.

I thought

you'd be more casual,

but you really observe propriety.

As the saying goes,

"A noble man

conducts himself with unwavering integrity

and propriety."

Careful, steps ahead.

Alright.

I got this.

(Great Virtue)

We're here.

Inspector.

Come in.

Be careful.

I'm fine.

I'm fine.

Suit yourself, Inspector.

Let me.

"Inspector" sounds

way too distant.

In that case,

I'll boldly

address you as Mr. Chu.

Very good.

Thank you, Mr. Chu.

Where does that come from?

Some things transcend words.

I bet you understand. Mr. Chu.

If you say so,

then I suppose I do.

Mr. Chu.

Mr. Sun would like to see you.

Attend to your duties, Mr. Chu.

Rest well.

♪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♪