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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 22=

Gentlemen,

fate brought us together

at the academy.

Why don't you talk things through?

Cheng Lisu,

you may not know.

There is no misunderstanding

between us.

Right.

No misunderstandings.

In the end,

I'm nothing

but an oath-breaker.

Look!

(Hua Youxian)

Hua Youxian?

She was

the top of the Ruyun House,

unmatched in Yaojing.

How could she end up in Chonghuai?

Bravo!

Great!

You are

gracefully charming.

You truly deserve

the Ruyun House's reputation.

Your heavenly voice

lives up to its fame.

Our money

was well spent indeed.

Years have passed.

How have you been?

All is well.

Miss Hua,

and you?

I'm well, too.

Speaking of which,

I share a special connection

with you all.

Back then,

I received

a love letter from one of you.

Certain people always chase after beauties.

It must be his work.

Back then, I ranked

second to last at Xianchang Academy.

I couldn't even

write proper essays,

let alone love letters.

To prove your innocence to Miss Song,

you're exposing this.

Huaijin excels in

arts and martial skills.

He always ranked first

at the academy.

I bet this letter

was his doing.

See? He's not denying it.

It's a yes.

A penalty drink.

Definitely him.

Who knew you would

have such a romantic side?

General Fengyun, since you are here,

as the local magistrate,

I should host you.

Tomorrow, I'll prepare a banquet

and hope you'll come.

It's rare for me to come.

Miss Hua, would you like

to drink with me?

Of course,

I would like to.

Mr. Yang,

why the long face?

Speaking of which,

Miss Hua,

what brought you to Chonghuai?

I met a gentleman.

Believing him

to be

my lifelong partner.

I bought my freedom

and married him.

So

you are married?

Yes.

But

my judgment failed me.

Eventually,

we divorced.

Why the separation?

I entrusted myself

to the wrong man.

You were

once renowned across the land.

I heard of your legendary fame, too.

Choosing marriage at your career's peak

meant you held

deep affection for him.

When I left the Ruyun House, the madam

asked me,

"Have you ever seen a moth fly

into a flame and end well?"

I was young then

and firmly believed

that even a fleeting moment

of warmth would be worth chasing.

I naturally fell for him

and left with him

without hesitation.

Later,

our affection dissipated,

so I left him.

Isn't that human nature?

Now,

I live freely

in this city,

self-sufficient and unbound.

So joyful.

I've never regretted

any decision I've made,

be it past or present.

Your clarity of purpose

is admirable.

Let me toast to you.

Thank you,

Miss.

You have sharp eyes.

Your dance is captivating

and famous.

Now, you're single.

Our garrison has

many outstanding young men.

Perhaps

some might suit your standards?

Your brave warriors

are certainly worthy of me.

Xiao Jue.

What do you mean?

(He's egging him on.)

Both are unwed.

Why not play

the matchmaker?

It's my marriage.

None of your concern.

I...

I...

Miss Hua is beautiful and skilled in

song and dance.

She deserves

a promising young partner.

Why do you object?

Exactly. Huaijin.

Go introduce her

to some brave ones

of your men.

Naturally.

Xiao Jue.

Youxian.

The love letter

was from you, right?

Her ex-husband

is also you.

So it was you all along.

Back then,

we were both young.

I want to buy your freedom.

I wonder

if you would like

to become my wife?

Our backgrounds are worlds apart.

Marriage isn't a game.

There's too much at stake.

Let me think again.

Stop right there!

Dreaming of marrying a courtesan?

You'll disgrace our family!

Defending a traitor against your father?

Leave now,

and you're no longer a Yang!

Don't come back ever!

Why torture yourself?

Come away with me.

Alright.

I'll go with you.

(Yang Mansion)

I'm worthless.

Tell me.

What's truly burdening you?

Tell me!

Give back my wine.

Enough.

Let's divorce.

May we

never meet again.

I'm unworthy.

Mingzhi,

how could you be so blind?

You never compromised your will

or dignity.

So free-spirited and open-hearted.

Truly admirable.

You should be our role model as women.

I'm flattered.

Life is too short

to waste on self-compromise.

Youxian.

You...

failed the Commander

and then Miss Hua.

A blind and foolish man.

I was thinking

back then, the Commander

lost both parents,

his comrades fell in battle,

and his friend betrayed him.

Knowing something was wrong

but finding no proof.

That feeling of helplessness

must have been unbearable.

As for Miss Hua,

who became your wife,

she deserved your respect,

but you neglected her.

Did you think

avoiding violence

meant keeping

your gentleman's code?

Don't you know

complete indifference and neglect

hurt more than blows?

It means

from your heart

to your eyes,

she ceased to exist.

My father's wrongful conviction

has nothing to do with you.

I never expected

your single word

to change everything.

I did resent you

for your disrespectful remarks,

but that's in the past.

We're but specks

in the vast river of time,

gone in an instant.

I won't lecture you,

nor should you trap yourself.

When you're at rock bottom,

every step taken

is upward progress.

Escapism and despair achieve nothing.

I'll find the truth to clear

my father's name

and restore honor

to the Xiao Army.

That day will come.

As for Miss Hua,

rather than feeling guilty,

take action instead.

Self-pity

is utterly useless.

Stop drinking.

You'll be drunk.

Do you have troubles, Miss?

I made a righteous lecture earlier,

but I'm just a deserter myself.

What right do I have

to criticize Yang Mingzhi?

How ridiculous.

You must have

your own struggles, too.

My minor troubles

pale compared to his suffering.

They're insignificant.

But I see your pain.

Youxian.

I was wrong.

I won't ask your forgiveness.

I just wish

to return to your side.

If possible,

I want to make up

for the hurt I caused.

It is

none of my concern.

Youxian.

Youxian.

That's my only wish.

You can ignore me,

reject me,

but I want to stay with you

because I truly love you.

Actually...

Actually, I...

How much did you drink tonight?

Will you hate me?

Commander.

Commander.

He Yan let me

deliver this letter to you.

(By the riverside pavilion, awaiting our conversation.)

(I'll be waiting.)

You see each other every day.

Why write letters instead of

speaking directly?

Mr. Xiao.

Miss Hua.

I came here

to thank you.

Why?

You went to great trouble

to help

Yang Mingzhi and me.

I'm deeply grateful.

I wanted to beat him up,

but the opportunity slipped away.

So you're blaming me, Mr. Xiao?

His choice to be with me

is his freedom.

And how I choose to respond

is mine.

Good then.

I'm sorry.

I have to go.

By the way,

someone came with you to Ruyun House

back then too.

I remember very clearly.

Delicate yet determined,

wearing a mask,

refusing to reveal the identity.

Where is the person now?

All things pass away.

Not worth mentioning.

So,

you two have grown distant?

Right.

You've been battling everywhere.

It must've been hard

for you to stay in touch.

After all, she's a lady.

What?

Don't you know, Mr. Xiao?

She wore a chest binder

and acted so nervous.

When I casually teased her,

she became flustered.

That shy, nervous demeanor could only belong

to a young lady.

My eyes never deceive me.

(Yunlai Inn)

Strangely enough,

He Rufei's sister

is also called

He Yan.

A woman like you

joined Yezhou Garrison as a new recruit.

There must be a hidden story.

The day will come

when your secrets are uncovered.

What secrets could I have?

We were simply

meant to meet each other.

Beware of He Rufei.

He made me hold back

General Xiao's plea for help

for a few days.

Beware of whom?

(Who are you really?)

(Miss He Yan from the He family?)

(Or He Rufei, the one)

(from back then who was afraid)

(to show his true face?)

(If you're He Rufei,)

(then who is the current He Rufei?)

(If you're the He Rufei of old,)

(why would you)

(abandon us in our direst hour?)

Commander.

You do know the Xiao's sword techniques.

You've found out.

The Qinglang Sword Style

is known by the Xiaos

and one other person only.

Exactly.

I was once He Rufei.

That's not my true name.

I am He Yan,

the stepsister

of the current He Rufei.

From childhood,

our identities were swapped.

You exchanged identities?

I've been He Rufei

for as long as I can remember.

They claimed

my brother wouldn't live long.

I had to impersonate He Rufei,

or the family's noble title

would be revoked.

So I had no choice

but to live as He Rufei.

But I refused to submit to

such a fate.

So I left home and joined

the Fuyue Army.

I earned merits

and received honors,

but my brother who should've died young

was still alive.

When he returned home,

he poisoned and blinded me.

Then he stole General Feihong's identity

and even tried to kill me.

Perhaps God

took pity on me,

giving me another chance at life.

That's how He Yan came to be.

I am He Yan,

but also He Rufei.

I told you I wanted to earn glory.

That wasn't a lie.

Because I have to

rise to his level

to expose his lies

and prevent him

from harming

more innocent people.

Anything that belongs to me,

I will reclaim personally.

Xiao Jue, sorry

for keeping it from you.

I just didn't know

how to face you.

Only a question.

In the Mingshui Battle,

was it you who delayed

the reinforcements?

Yes.

I sent

late reinforcements...

30,000 Xiao Army soldiers died,

and my parents died one after another.

There's a conspiracy in the battle. I...

After lying to me for so long,

how can you expect me

to believe your one-sided claims?

You're right.

I deceived you.

How could I demand

your immediate trust?

But I will find evidence

to uncover the truth.

If you don't want to see me again,

I'll leave.

♪Perhaps I'll regret saying goodbye♪

♪Maybe we can't share sorrows and joys♪

Commander,

if you don't do it,

let me kill her!

Commander,

she killed so many.

How can we let her go?

Letting her walk free

is too merciful.

♪Before fate is confirmed♪

You will stay in Yezhou Garrison.

You can't leave there

until the truth is uncovered.

♪Lifelong devotion turns into a vow♪

♪That's my last wish♪

♪Awaiting the spread of moonlight♪

How about...?

- Commander. - Commander.

We're here.

(Today,)

you can

do everything you wish to do

without worries.

Just be your true self

as you've always been.

Whatever you like

and dislike,

(say it outright.)

(Cheer yourself up.)

(Can I truly)

do whatever I want?

Do as you please.

Okay.

Do as I please.

♪What is there to fear? We'll move forward together♪

♪Through endless dawns and dusks, to eternity♪

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

♪Splendor fades from your eyes♪

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

(Only a hundred.)

(As long as it pleases you,)

(it's worth it.)

♪Zither and harp accompany our dancing dreams♪

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

Does it look good?

Yeah.

♪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♪

My bottom.

You really did it!

Wang Ba.

Can you smell meat?

Oh, really.

No, stop. Stop fighting.

I didn't eat lunch.

Let's stop.

Wait...

Where's it?

Meat.

Take a rest.

He,

you're getting stronger these days.

He was skilled.

Now, he trains every day.

He naturally keeps improving.

But sustaining this long-term,

how can his body endure it?

Commander, Mr. Shen.

Commander.

Commander.

Make way.

Make way.

Focus on training.

♪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♪