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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 30=

Your Majesty is merciful

and forgives their deception.

Yet General Fengyun,

as military commander,

deceived us all

for personal reasons.

It may

disappoint the troops.

Your Majesty.

That makes sense.

Moreover,

Attendant Wu'an is a woman.

Her presence in military camps is inappropriate.

If soldiers start

following this example

and hide women in camp,

military order will be ruined.

Your Majesty.

Though I have personal motives,

I'm not keeping a lover.

I know He Yan's capabilities.

After deliberation,

I enlisted her in the army.

She stayed in Yezhou Garrison

after rigorous evaluations.

Her current achievements

are evident to all.

As Commander of Yezhou Garrison,

whether she passed tests

or earned military merits

was all under your authority.

Miss Xu.

Before His Majesty,

mind your manners.

Attendant Wu'an

fought against Rida Muzi of Liehe tribe

and killed Wutuo's general Huyate.

She also helped lift the siege of Rundu.

These accomplishments

were witnessed by all.

It can't be fabricated.

Your Majesty.

Miss Xu was wrong.

I passed my evaluations

and earned

my military merits publicly

in real combat.

My comrades in Yezhou Garrison

and buddies in Rundu

can all vouch for me.

Regarding the military order mentioned

by Chancellor Xu...

Your Majesty,

though I'm a woman,

I have aspirations to protect our nation

and serve Your Majesty.

Fortunately, I possess some skills

and opportunities to fulfill my wish.

Your Majesty.

I firmly believe

that one's virtue and capability

shouldn't be judged

by gender.

Women

with genuine talent

deserve opportunities

to serve Wei.

Your Majesty.

Soldiers follow rules.

So do women.

Attendant Wu'an eloped with a man.

It's inappropriate

and damages social morals.

She is virtueless.

No matter how capable she is,

she doesn't deserve to serve in the army.

Mr. Wei is mistaken.

Your Majesty.

I

never eloped with He Yan.

I respect her,

value her,

and won't let anyone

slander her.

She graces my view,

occupies my mind,

and claims my heart.

Well said. "My view, my mind,

and my heart."

I can't believe a straight man

like you

can be so affectionate.

Empress.

You are

a paragon of virtue for all women.

What's your judgment

of Attendant Wu'an's virtue?

Common soldiers are plentiful,

but good generals are rare.

Attendant Wu'an serves Wei

and defends our territory.

She's loyal to the nation.

If we constrain her with conventional rules

for women,

our nation will

lose a brilliant soldier.

Thus, I believe

Attendant Wu'an has committed no offense.

On the contrary, she is meritorious.

That makes sense.

The Empress is from a military family.

When I led the expedition years ago,

she not only accompanied me,

but also fought alongside me on the battlefield.

Attendant Wu'an follows the Empress's example

by serving in the army.

That's a good thing for Wei.

Attendant Wu'an.

I think

you deserve to

be promoted.

Therefore,

I'll bestow upon you a marquis title.

Starting today,

you are

Marquis Wu'an.

Thank you so much, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty is wise.

- Your Majesty is wise. - Your Majesty is wise.

Who would have thought

Attendant Wu'an was a woman?

She's now Marquis Wu'an.

I never expected

that General Feihong

would lose to a woman.

It was humiliating.

General.

General.

I lost because of my existing injuries

that gave her the advantage.

Of course.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Commander.

Did I embarrass you today?

Absolutely not.

You are...

I am

your view,

your mind,

and your heart.

Why are you here?

Why aren't you

chasing after He Yan?

Pingting.

Don't be mad.

Don't try to fool me.

I saw it clearly.

Chu Zhao,

since you're with me,

you can't

like other women.

I'm very possessive towards you.

I'll never permit my husband

to keep concubines.

You misunderstand me.

I've long suspected

He Yan's gender.

I planned to figure it out

and then impeach Xiao Jue.

Really?

Of course.

Then why

didn't you speak for me?

Instead, you defended her!

Pingting.

As an official,

openly speaking for you

would make it worse.

His Majesty would grow suspicious,

suspecting my motives

and even Chancellor Xu.

He might think the Chancellor sent you

to deliberately target Xiao Jue and He Yan

to eliminate rivals.

I see.

I made a mistake

and ruined your plan.

You haven't ruined anything.

I should thank you.

Thank heavens

you exposed it publicly.

Had I blindly reported it

to His Majesty,

I'd be facing punishment now.

By the way,

how did you

discover Attendant Wu'an

is a woman?

Come on.

Because I

saw the painting in your study.

You won't blame me, right?

How could I blame you?

But based on a painting,

you accused He Yan

before His Majesty.

That was risky.

If Attendant Wu'an were a man,

wouldn't you

face punishment?

Don't worry.

I did that with complete certainty.

Fine. I'll tell you.

He Rufei told me

that He Yan is a woman.

So your plan

was to challenge He Rufei

publicly?

Exactly.

The valiant General Feihong

couldn't even defeat

a novice like Attendant Wu'an.

The competition

not only humiliated He Rufei,

but also made His Majesty and officials

grow suspicious.

But today,

it was truly perilous.

Huaijin,

thank you

for telling His Majesty earlier

that I am a woman.

Otherwise,

I'd be in trouble.

Xu Pingting

only met you once,

yet she was certain in court

that you're a woman.

Someone must be behind this.

Who else could it be

besides He Rufei?

But I heard Xu Jingfu

dotes on Xu Pingting, his only daughter.

He actually

used Xu Pingting.

He's in big trouble.

Chancellor.

This was all premeditated.

She wanted to humiliate me

in public.

This is revenge!

Chancellor.

We can't just...

Can't what?

He Rufei,

my daughter Pingting

never pays attention to state affairs.

How did she know

He Yan is female?

You used her.

How dare you!

Forgive me, Chancellor.

I made a mistake.

I only wanted His Majesty

to punish them for deception,

ruining His Majesty's trust.

Then,

we'll be safe.

Why didn't you

expose He Yan yourself?

I've told you.

We should make our decisions together.

Seems I'm too old

and I've lost my authority.

Since you have your own plans,

why should I work with you?

Chancellor.

Chancellor.

I made a mistake.

Forgive me, Chancellor.

Don't abandon me.

Should I help you?

I told you to wait,

yet you stirred up things.

Now the entire court knows

she's a woman.

How could they not suspect?

With endless rumors,

if His Majesty

orders an investigation,

could your family

be tough enough

to endure an interrogation?

He Rufei.

It's not that I'm abandoning you.

The point is you're hopelessly foolish!

Yes.

None of my family

has any backbone.

We won't withstand the interrogation.

Chancellor Xu.

In desperate circumstances,

I'll choose to die together.

If I suffer,

you, the mastermind behind treason,

will suffer too.

Do you think

anyone would believe a disloyal man like you?

Verbal claims mean nothing.

But what if I reveal

your correspondence with Wutuo?

You actually deceived me

and didn't burn those letters!

Chancellor,

I know my abilities are limited,

and I am not

as ruthless as you.

Therefore,

I have to keep something

to protect myself.

Fine.

Young people always make mistakes.

He Rufei.

Pingting

is my only daughter.

If you use her

again,

I'll show no mercy.

I'll never

let it happen again.

With current tensions high,

you must stay composed.

I need time

to think about the remaining matters.

Once I devise a plan,

I'll let you know.

Yes.

As you command.

Anyway,

thank you.

He Yan.

From now on,

I will

deal with all your worries with you

and trust you

completely.

Okay.

It's a deal.

A high five?

Anyone watching might think

we'd become sworn siblings.

I didn't mean that.

Xiao Jue.

I've liked you for a long time.

Now,

I like you even more.

♪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♪

♪Burying frailty, embracing life through death♪

♪You'll meet gazes where storms brew♪

Yan.

When we heard news from the palace,

we were terrified.

We knew you were amazing,

but never imagined

that even General Feihong

wasn't your match.

Of course.

I'm the top one of Yezhou Garrison.

By the way, Miss Song,

Mrs. Xiao mentioned

that you just returned today

and came here without going home.

It's the Mid-Autumn Festival.

You should celebrate with family.

Are you facing difficulties?

Yan.

As you know,

we ran away to avoid marriage.

If we return home,

how will we explain to our parents?

Back then, you and Mr. Cheng decided

to cancel your engagement.

Now, it seems

you're getting married.

Who knows what he's thinking?

He's usually so eloquent,

but he avoids talking about marriage.

He might as well

marry his medical books

for all I care!

Enough of that.

He's ruining our mood.

Yan,

when will you

and Commander Xiao get married?

Preparations should start.

Six wedding rituals

must be observed.

Don't let Miss He be slighted.

Mrs. Xiao.

We

haven't decided to get married yet.

It's too early to prepare.

It's not too early.

There's so much to prepare.

I think we're pressed for time.

I never expected

that the accomplished Marquis Wu'an

would be a woman.

This Huaijin.

I know it's serious business,

but he should've at least

told us

about the girl he likes.

This is all I could prepare in time.

Later, we'll go to shops

to buy more stuff you prefer.

These are

all women's garments.

Taotao told me everything about you.

You've suffered a lot

to become what you are.

But after suffering

comes happiness.

Now,

as the marquis appointed by His Majesty,

you needn't wear men's clothes.

Time to wear women's clothes.

Exactly!

We'll show everyone

how brilliant you are

as Marquis Wu'an.

This will

make all women proud.

Brother.

Why are you

joining them?

You kept such a huge secret,

yet I'm the one being scolded?

You brought that girl to your courtyard

upon entering the city.

You could be careless before,

but continuing like this

would show disrespect to Miss He.

Commander Xiao,

if you treat Yan poorly,

though I can't fight you,

I can poison you.

The court banquet is formal.

Let's relax and have

a Mid-Autumn dinner.

Under the full moon,

let's celebrate with liquor.

He Yan.

Even carefree souls

become restrained

before their beloved.

Really?

Why do I feel

you were quite bold back then?

You never knew

how nervous I was.

Are you nervous now?

You'll know later.

(Chu Mansion)

You don't have to watch lanterns

with Miss Xu.

Just make an excuse to decline.

Given Pingting's temperament,

if I don't say yes,

she'll make a scene.

The time isn't right yet

to break with Chancellor Xu.

He Rufei actually dared

to use Xu Pingting.

He will definitely

rile Chancellor Xu.

He won't have a good end.

Finally, she no longer needs

to hide her gender.

Next, she will

reclaim her status as General Feihong.

Have the Chengs sent the betrothal certificate?

Not yet.

But don't worry.

After your pride

was hurt that day,

the Master and Madam were heartbroken.

They won't allow the Chengs

to waste your prime years.

They confront the Chengs

to cancel the betrothal.

They should have arrived by now.

My parents

went to the Chengs'?

Miss.

Where are you going?

(Cheng Mansion)

To be honest,

I truly

like Taotao.

It's just a pity

that Lisu isn't fortunate enough to marry her.

Children have their own happiness.

(Betrothal Certificate)

Lisu's betrothal certificate.

Today, we return it to your family.

Mother.

Mr. Cheng, Mrs. Cheng.

Father, Mother.

Well...

Taotao.

You want...

Father.

I'm having a headache.

Could you feel my pulse?

Let...

Let me check for you.

Your pulse shows good health.

Just some liver heat imbalance.

Taotao is a physician herself.

- She knows she has a headache. - No...

Yet physicians can't treat themselves.

That's why she came to you.

Taotao.

Your father misdiagnosed.

Since you're unwell,

you should return home to rest.

See you.

Let's go.

Wait...

I...

With my years of experience,

how could I misdiagnose?

Song.

Wrong diagnosis, period.

Why so chatty?

Exactly.

Hurry back and rest.

I won't keep you any longer.

How is that possible?

(Cheng Mansion)

Careful.

See?

I told you she's not ill.

Now I understand why Lisu and Taotao

haven't been together yet.

Why?

Because of you.

What do I have to do with that?

Taotao is your own daughter,

inheriting your stubbornness.

Lisu is your disciple,

learning your stubbornness.

When stubbornness clashes,

they both get hurt.

I...

Well...

Wait...

What kind of reasoning is that?

Xu Jingfu

didn't punish He Rufei.

This shows

He Rufei has something

incriminating against Xu Jingfu.

That's why Xu Jingfu feels threatened.

But after this,

mistrust will grow

between them.

We'll have them sawing off

the branch they're sitting on.

You seem to have a plan.

How can I help?

I'm meeting someone.

Miss He.

Commander Xiao.

Mr. Chu.

Please sit.

Miss He.

On the Mid-Autumn Festival,

Miss Xu was certain

that you were a woman

because...

Because I painted a portrait

of you in women's clothing,

and she saw it.

Anyway,

it's my fault.

I apologize.

Please forgive me.

No need to apologize.

Actually,

He Rufei

is the true mastermind.

So, you knew too.

To prevent further issues,

I hope Mr. Chu

will properly keep that painting.

If inconvenient,

I'll handle it.

No need to trouble you.

Since it's my portrait,

I should

keep it.

By the way,

congratulations, Miss He.

You can finally stop pretending to be a man

and become a female marquise.

One day,

you will

become a female general.

I appreciate your kind words.

In fact,

I invited you here today

because I have a request

to ask of you.

I won't help bad people.

But regarding your request,

I'm afraid I cannot help.

After all,

he's my mentor.

I cannot

betray my mentor.

Mr. Chu,

don't reject me at once.

Let me share a story first.

He Rufei and I

are step-siblings, no blood relation.

Back then,

he was frail and sickly,

living at Yuhua Temple.

I took over his identity.

That's my history

with He Rufei.

Now that I've returned,

I will reclaim

what belongs to me.

Miss He...

Mr. Chu,

I'm not telling you this

to seek your pity.

I want you to understand

how the mentor you revere

resorts to ruthless means.

To eliminate dissidents,

he colluded with enemies

and planned the Mingshui massacre.

Not only that,

to cover his crimes,

he repeatedly conspired with Wutuo,

plunging Huayuan,

Rundu,

and Jiyang

into war.

Now,

he can sacrifice lives

for personal gain.

One day,

he'll continue doing evil

to satisfy his desires.

Mr. Chu,

you claim officials

are helpless sometimes.

But since you serve the court,

shouldn't the nation come first?

You said you go

with the flow.

But have you considered

what kind of flow you go with?

Therefore,

I hope

you will help.

What's your next plan?

Just let me know

if there's anything I can do.

He Rufei must possess

evidence of Xu Jingfu's crimes.

And the evidence

is hidden in his house.

I've been away for too long.

It's time to return home.

But that's only part of the plan.

I need both your help

with the rest.

Congratulations.

You'll achieve your goal.

Chancellor Xu's power wanes.

Exposing his misdeeds

is already inevitable.

(General Feihong's Mansion)

(I'm back.)

(General Feihong's Mansion) (Times have changed.)

(Things have changed.)

(I once believed this was home.)

(Yet it nearly)

(became my burial ground.)

(He Yan's true gender)

(must never be revealed.)

(Otherwise,)

(you two)

(will die without a proper grave.)

Madam,

since you're here,

go and see Miss He.

Watch your words.

There is only the Young Master.

The Young Lady...

is recuperating at Yuhua Temple.

(In this house,)

(the only person)

(I care about is my mother.)

(I wanted to see her, but didn't dare.)

(I wonder)

(how she's doing now.)

He Yan?

She...

She actually came here herself.

Perfect timing.

Let me see

what she

is up to.

(General Feihong's Mansion)

Seems like

I really scared you badly.

Brother.

What brings you here,

Marquis Wu'an?

Is General Feihong too frightened

to remember basic hospitality?

Aren't you going

to invite me in for tea?

Look.

I come bearing no sword.

Please, Marquis Wu'an.

You're our honored guest.

(General Feihong's Mansion) Please come in.

Come in.

Okay.

(General Feihong's Mansion)

(Not tempted by praise)

Chancellor.

General Fengyun Xiao Jue is here.

(Not tempted by praise, nor cowed by slander)

Let him in.

Yes.

General Fengyun, this is a real honor, having you visit.

Forgive me for not welcoming you

at the gate.

I apologize.

That's alright.

Please sit.

Tea for our guest.

What brings you here

today?

I want to talk about He Rufei

with you.

He Rufei?

General Xiao,

you've come to the wrong person.

I'm barely acquainted with General Feihong.

Nothing to talk about him.

I heard

you and he studied together

in your youth.

I think your connection

runs deeper than mine with him.

I'm familiar with General Feihong,

but He Rufei

is the real General Feihong?

Your words puzzle me,

General Xiao.

Chancellor Xu,

stop pretending not to know.

He Rufei persuaded Chai Anxi

to steal the Xiao Army's march map.

Colluding with Wutuo forces.

Suppressing my father's urgent missives.

Leading to Xiao Army's defeat at Mingshui.

30,000 Xiao Army soldiers died.

He Rufei harmed He Yan

and pretended to be General Feihong.

To cover the truth,

he repeatedly tried to kill He Yan

and got the Seven Tiger Generals

killed in the Huayuan Battle

as part

of his deals with the Wutuo.

He deliberately abandoned Rundu,

leaving it besieged

and nearly conquered.

What a shock!

That is

outrageous!

He Rufei's guilt is undeniable.

However,

he's merely a pawn

in someone else's game.

The real villain

is the mastermind pulling the strings.

This is

the tea you've liked since childhood.

Does it not suit your taste?

No.

I just fear poison.

You tease me.

Everyone, leave.

How guilty

you must be.

Dismissing them like this.

Shall we

speak frankly?

Let me guess.

Both of you

must have regretted.

You regret

not having killed me.

But I promise you.

Very soon,

you'll be more regretful.

Rufei.

Don't think

becoming Marquis Wu'an

makes you invincible.

I killed you once,

and I can kill you again.

♪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♪