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[Beauty of Resilience]

[Episode 18]

Why was our marriage

decided when we were born?

You married Heavenly Emperor.

In the future,

I will marry Yan Yue.

But no one ever asked

if we were willing to get married,

or if we loved each other.

This is the heavenly rule.

No wonder the Phoenix wanted to fight

on the Heavenly Court and break the rules.

Yi'er.

You should reflect on your mistakes.

What time is it now?

It's five o'clock.

Why is there no sunset at dusk?

The Demon Realm is a chaotic place.

Although we have day and night,

rain and snow,

we are isolated from the Heavenly Realm.

So we can't see the sun.

Yes.

I won't see it anymore.

Sister, are you okay?

The Formula.

Shouldn't it be on Yan Yue?

Did you asked him to pass

the Formula to you?

Sister.

From now on,

don't

fall for Yan Yue anymore.

Not even a little.

Otherwise,

you will die.

How did you know the Formula?

And how do you know that

the Formula was on Yan Yue?

It was you.

I'm sorry, Sister.

I didn't expect that

it would hurt you in the end.

Sister!

Don't come near me!

Yan Yue wants to kill me.

What about you?

I did everything for you.

Sister.

Don't call me sister.

It's none of your business.

But I really can't

see you die

like that.

My life is up to me.

Don't make the same mistake

as you did in your previous life.

Okay?

My previous life.

What happened?

See for yourself,

and you'll know.

[The Stone reflects the past life]

[The stone reflects the past life]

Sister,

I brought you here

because I hope

that you can know the truth.

Don't be trapped in love.

Look at how horrifying

is Yan Yue,

the man you're in love with.

[Sansheng Stone reflects the past life.]

[Marshal’s Mansion]

[Previous life]

[Weidu General's Mansion]

[Sima Wangyue]

[Previously, daughter of the Marshal, Princess]

[Mrs. Sima]

[Mother of Wangyue]

All right.

You two can get up.

Wangyue.

You've seen Mr. Wu today.

Don’t mess around like before.

I don't want to see

Mr. Wu or Mr. Wa,

or Mr. We, or Mr. Wo.

Look at you.

In the past two years,

you've scared away

at least ten men from well-know families.

If you go on like this,

how can you get married?

I don't want to get married anyway.

You...

Nonsense!

You always play with weapons.

How can a girl always act like that?

If you still can't get married,

not only will your relatives laugh at you,

the whole Sima Mansion

will be disgraced.

Brother goes to brothels every day,

and is bad at literature and martial arts.

Why don't you think that he's the one

that make the Sima Mansion disgraced?

You...

Why am I so unlucky

to have two children like you?

Alright.

I'll go now.

Go.

This is my good daughter.

Do your best.

Here.

Let me see.

[Marshal’s Mansion]

[Mr. Wu]

[Son of Minister Wu]

Mr. Wu,

how is your father, Minister Wu?

My father is doing well.

Thank you for your concern.

Will Mr. Wu attend the local imperial exam

this autumn?

Of course.

I'm not bragging.

With the essay I write,

I'll definitely be listed.

Great!

Why isn't he here yet?

I wonder

does Princess Wangyue

like poetry and painting?

I like...

My dear Wu...

Where are you?

Let me in.

Who is making noise outside?

Go away!

My darling.

[Mu Nan]

[Adopted son of General Yuan in previous life]

My dear Wu.

You are really here.

I finally found you, darling.

You were making promises with me

last night.

Today,

you're going to marry this woman.

How dare you

break into the Marshal's Mansion!

Guards!

How can you abandon the woman you love?

What kind of man are you?

My dear Wu.

If you really

want to abandon me,

I would rather die.

Mr. Wu.

Girl,

your child.

Where did this crazy woman come from?

Mrs. Sima, see you.

My dear Wu.

Darling, don't go.

Girl.

I'll take you to him.

Girl.

We're leaving.

My dear Wu.

You...

My dear Wu.

Bad girl.

You lied to me again.

Princess.

Look.

You're so excited every year

when the army goes on an expedition.

When can you feel enough about this?

Those soldiers,

no matter old or young,

are all passionate

to fight for the country.

Doesn't it look valiant?

[Wei]

His Majesty's order:

[Wei]

Sima Jin shall take the Marshal's Seal

and lead the army with Sima Zhaoyang

to Gu City to resist the enemy.

[General’s Mansion]

[Sima Zhaoyang]

[Commander, son follows the army.]

Father is going on an expedition tomorrow.

Indeed.

He is going on an expedition.

It's fine if you don't follow him.

But at least don't run around

and cause trouble.

Here, have some water.

I want to follow him.

But I'm sick.

Don't believe the gossip

spread by others.

What trouble?

What trouble can I cause?

I'm the commander

assigned by the imperial court.

You...

I think you're just lazy.

As the commander of the army,

how long have you been in with the army?

Look at Wangyue.

With your title of the Young Master Sima,

she was in the army

every day.

She's a girl,

and Master didn't even say anything about it.

If she likes it,

let her have fun.

Have fun?

The title of Commander

represents that the whole Sima family

has made great contributions for the country

for many generations.

I know.

I've heard this for hundreds of times.

I'm not afraid of death.

You know

I'm the only heir.

You and Father

are willing to let me go to the battlefield

and fight against the enemy.

What if something bad happens?

You're right.

If it weren't for this,

with your father's temper,

how could he tolerate you

again and again?

He

never liked me.

Your father is old

and sick.

Every time he goes on an expedition,

I feel so worried.

You should spend more time

praying at temples

to bless my father,

hoping that he can have a complete victory

and return safely.

Madam, Young Master.

Master is back.

Hurry up.

Slow down.

My sword, hurry up.

Take the sword! My sword!

Hurry up!

Slow down.

[Sima Jin]

[Marshal Weicang]

Young Master, be careful.

Father.

Gu City is in chaos again.

Jinghe has sent a big army

this time

According to the imperial edict,

Commander Zhaoyang will join the army.

You know?

I know.

But...

yesterday,

I practiced with other soldiers in the camp.

I might have caught a cold.

So,

you're sick again?

Butler.

Yes.

Did Young Master go to the camp yesterday?

Well...

Tell me the truth.

Master.

Young Master didn't go out

last morning.

At noon, he had a meal with friends

in the restaurant.

From afternoon to evening...

Father.

Shut up!

Where was he

from afternoon to evening?

From afternoon to night,

Young Master was in the brothel.

You unfilial son!

Master!

- Father! - Master.

Don't be angry

Zhaoyang is immature

I'll teach him.

Teach him?

All these years,

I've been fighting in wars everywhere.

You should pay more attention at home.

Teach him.

Look at him.

How did you teach him?

A loving mother's son is always a loser.

What's that sound outside?

Master.

It's Princess Wangyue.

She's having a sword fight with Mu Nan.

A sword fight?

Why does she do this now?

Look at you.

[Energy Gathered in Sun]

Wangyue has made huge progress

in martial arts.

I didn't expect that

Mu Nan

is also good.

It seems that he's paid a lot of effort.

Mu Nan

is usually quiet

and introverted.

All he cares about is Wangyue.

That's loyalty.

Yes, Father.

Mu Nan was brought back by Wangyue

from the refugees.

Master took him in.

Master provided him with food and drinks

and helped him study and learn martial arts.

He should

be loyal.

It's rare.

[Large Swan in Sky]

[Large Swan in Sky]

Great.

[Large Swan in Sky]

Greetings, Father, Mother and Brother.

Marshal.

Wangyue.

What are you doing?

Father,

how is my martial arts?

Any suggestions?

Very skilled.

I can tell that

you and Mu Nan

have practiced these skills

very hard.

So you're all familiar with them.

Brother, you mean...

these are all useless skills?

Mother.

When did I say that?

Sister,

I'm praising you.

Don't think I don't understand.

You always show off

in front of Father.

Wangyue,

you suddenly

ask me to see your skills.

What are you up to?

I request

to go on an expedition to Gu City

with Father.

Weicang

never asks women

to go to the battlefield.

Why can't a woman go to the battlefield?

When I was young, you taught me

military tactics and fighting skills.

You left me in the army to train with you.

Don't you want me

to be a heroine.

Training

in the camp

is much different from

killing enemies in the battlefield.

This is not a child's play.

I'm not joking.

I'm willing to fight for my brother.

On my behalf?

I'm the commander

assigned by the imperial court.

Why are you representing me?

So you mean

you're going on an expedition with Father?

I...

Mother.

Master.

I think what Wangyue said

makes sense.

In the military camp,

she dresses like a boy.

No one could ever tell.

You often

teach her military skills.

She's learned a lot from you.

If she can fight on Zhaoyang's behalf,

it will always be

the military credit of Sima Mansion.

You don't have to worry about

His Majesty's order.

Nonsense.

Is it a joke

on the battlefield?

Nonsense!

[Large Swan in Sky]

Master! Master!

Father.

I have a question.

What is it?

You always say that

boys and girls are the same.

They all study and practice martial arts.

You always say that I'm better than Brother.

But when it comes to critical moments,

you don't do as you said.

Mu Nan, tell me.

Which part of girls is worse

than boys?

I don't know.

But I think

you are better than

than all men in the world.

As for other women,

not necessarily.

Why?

Because

they are so annoying.

And

they don't look good.

Mu Nan.

Wangyue.

Father.

What brings you here so late?

I came to see you.

You're still reading

books of military skills?

Do you feel tired after

practicing martial arts for so many years?

No.

Practicing embroidery is tiring.

Girls

should learn some needlework.

Only in this way

can you marry someone good in the future.

Then why did you

taught me military skills since I was young?

I think

you are gifted in martial arts.

It's a pity if you don't learn.

But I regret it now.

It's too late.

Wangyue.

If I let you

go to the battlefield,

will you be afraid?

No.

You may die

on the battlefield.

What you hear is the sound of drums.

What you see is the flying flags.

But those are not the real battlefield.

People sacrifice and die.

That's the real battlefield.

But I have a heart

to protect the country and the people.

Every time I think of these,

I get excited.

I'm not afraid of anything.

But pretending to be a man

is deceiving His Majesty.

Father, are you afraid?

Naughty.

Mu Nan.

Yes, sir.

When you go to the battlefield,

you must protect her.

Yes.

You allow me to go on the expedition?

Great!

[Gu City]

[Get Armed Forces Ready]

Marshal.

Cao.

You've defended Gu City alone for years.

I appreciated that.

[General Cao]

[Guardian General of Weicang Gu City]

It's my honor.

All I want

is to

follow you all the time.

My people guarding the border

are waiting for you to come,

but we're also afraid to see you.

Because once you arrive,

the peaceful days are over.

By the way, Cao,

Let me introduce someone to you

Zhaoyang,

this is General Cao.

General Cao.

Marshal's son.

It's been a long time.

You've really grown up.

But you seem

a little thin.

Follow me well on the battlefield.

In a few months,

you'll be strong as a bull.

Commander Sima,

I'll give you 500 new soldiers

to set up camps as the front camp

at the first ten miles of Gu City.

They'll set out immediately.

Yes.

Marshal.

It's a heavy duty to be on the front.

Zhaoyang's young.

And it's his first time on the front line.

Is this...

Since the court ask him

to be a commander,

he has to take the responsibility.

By the way,

you can't spoil him

only because you're at his uncle's age.

Marshal.

[Wei]

Cao.

Are you angry?

[General Qi]

[Guardian General of Weicang Gu City]

Let me remind you.

From now on,

don't call him Zhaoyang.

Show some respect.

You should call him Commander.

Also,

don't think about the battle achievement

in the frontline.

Can that position be left to you?

Let's go for a drink.

[Wei]

Let's drink.

[Wei]

What's wrong?

Newcomers?

Look at you.

Good job.

How could you become a soldier

with such bad eyesight?

Right.

Like a three-year-old kid.

You can't walk steadily.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

What do you mean?

Kid,

you have a little temper.

But let me remind you.

You're new here.

[Wang Wu]

[Veteran]

You should learn to be respectful.

It's right that newcomers should do more.

But that's enough.

It's boring

to make fun of good people.

Every year,

there will always be

some newcomers with short temper.

Guys,

according to our old rules,

what should we do

when we meet newcomers with short temper?

Cut the crap.

Just teach him how to be a human.

That's right.

Good idea!

Beat him!

Stop!

Get up!

Commander.

Staff Mu.

Commander.

Staff Mu.

What are you doing?

We...

We didn't do anything.

We just want to learn from these guys.

Just learn.

Learn from each other.

Newcomer?

Commander.

My name is Chen Yan.

In Gu City Army,

capability means everything.

Whoever is capable

can speak loudly.

Understand?

Yes.

From now on,

you are the new Group Leader of newcomers.

Do something big

with your guys.

Yes, Commander.

You?

They were clearly fighting.

They were obviously lying.

Why didn't you say it?

If he can't

handle such a small thing,

he's not a good soldier.

Similarly,

If I have to handle a small thing like this,

I'm not a good commander.

Thank you.

It's nothing.

You didn't say anything.

Good job.

You too.

Not bad, Group Leader.

It’s only been a few days.

Just lucky.

What did you do before?

You don't look like a newcomer.

Me?

A bandit.

You're bragging.

Fighting brought us together.

Yes.

Slow down.

Be careful.

Where are you people from?

Where are you going?

We

escaped

from the frontline.

We just to return to our homeland.

We are all good people.

Yes.

We are all good people.

Folks,

this is the battlefield of two countries.

If you want to go to Gu City,

you need to take a detour.

A detour?

What should we do?

Right.

If we want to take a detour,

we have to cross the mountain.

But old and young people like us

can't walk that long at all.

Have mercy on us!

Let us go.

Let us go!

Let us through!

Let us go.

We want to go.

Let us go.

We can't walk anymore.

Let us go over.

Calm down.

Calm down. Listen to me.

I asked you to take a detour

for the sake of safety.

I will send troops

to take you there.

I'll deliver some food

to you.

We don't believe it.

You will kill people.

Calm down, everyone.

Stop! Come back!

You can't go over there!

Don't move.

Assassin!

Innocent people, leave!

Kill anyone who disobeys!

Step back.

Staff Mu.

I'll protect Commander.

OK.

Leave this to me.

Lean on me.

Save your strength.

[Wei]

Why isn't he back yet?

Did something happen?

You are finally back.

Commander refused to summon a doctor.

He has to wait for you.

Commander.

How is it?

The spy who infiltrated the refugees

has been caught.

We have no casualties.

What about the refugees?

Don’t worry, Commander.

They have detoured.

Wang Wu is in charge of protecting them.

What's important now is to treat the wound.

Commander, let me take off your armor.

Chen Yan.

What are you doing?

I'm removing the armor

and treat the wound.

None of your business.

I will...

I'll take care of it.

You're welcome. It's fine.

Staff Mu can help me.

Go back and rest.

OK.

I'm leaving.

Medicine.

Chen Yan. Chen Yan.

Are you looking for me?

You're smart.

How do you know there were soldiers

among the refugees?

I escaped from wars when I was young.

We don't know the rich and noble people.

But I know

what do refugees look like.

There are despair

and pain

in the eyes of refugees.

There's no way that their eyes are sharp.

Right?

You're really something.

When I get promoted,

I'll bring you guys to have a good life

and enjoy delicious food.

Princess.

Does it still hurt?

I'm fine.

It's just a scratch.

Chen Yan was...

He touched you a lot of times.

That's ridiculous.

He doesn't know who I am.

The one who doesn't know is innocent.

Besides,

he saved me before.

He's contributed a lot.

Princess.

Mu Nan

killed someone today.

Do you remember what Father said

before we left?

Were you afraid?

Yes.

Me too.

Since young,

we studied military books and tactics.

All we think about

is deployment.

When I went to the battlefield today,

I realized

fighting with our life

is like this.

Father once said

benevolent people don't lead the army.

I didn't understand before.

But I think today...

I see.

Look at Chen Yan.

He was decisive on the battlefield.

He has a lot of strength.

Maybe people like him

is born to be on a battlefield.

Chen Yan.

Commander.

Who are you?

Group Leader of Gu City Army of Weicang,

Chen Yan.

I'm asking about your real identity.

Camping, taming horses, fighting.

You were so good at all of them.

Tell me honestly.

What did you do before you came to Gu City?

A thief.

The war between two countries has been more than ten years.

The people are living in misery.

I grew up without parents.

I've been living in refugees.

It was luck to live.

Give it back!

Screw you!

How dare you fight back?

Later, there were bandits in the village.

After the robbery,

they caught the men of each family

and forced us to learn

how to fight with others.

Once on a mission,

they killed a few

helpless villagers

for half a bag of soybean.

I think it's not something

that should be done by a real man.

So I escaped

and ran to Weicang.

I wanted to find a job.

Next.

Name.

Chen Yan.

Okay.

Next.

Later I saw

that Gu City army recruited strong men.

That's why I'm here.

Thank you for saving me.

It's nothing.

It's the duty of every soldier.

to protect the commander.

From now on,

you are the Great Leader.

What? Great Leader?

Just a small promotion.

You're not satisfied?

Of course not.

You said I'm capable.

Of course not.

How arrogant.

One day,

when I become a general

and meet the Emperor,

I want to ask him myself.

Who are you to fight a war?

Why do you want to fight?

For the sake of the country,

and people.

Commander,

As Great Leader,

I'm going to

go on patrol.

[Wei]

I'm going as well.

This is a newcomer's job.

I...

am also a newcomer.

Although I'm familiar with military books,

I don't have much practical experience.

Maybe I’m not as good as you.

Let's start with the patrol.

OK.

Commander.

Have some water.

Commander.

We're arriving at the border

between two countries.

It's a deserted place.

How about

we go back first?

Chen Yan is the warden today.

Follow his arrangement today.

I see.

You are experiencing life.

No, to know more about people's life.

Something's wrong.

It's the army of Jinghe!

Jinghe's food.

Go after them!

What are you doing?

Listen to Commander.

Follow them

and see where they are camping tonight.

If we want to attack them,

we have to wait until it's dark.

Objection.

Commander,

there are only a few of us.

Besides, you are here.

It’s too dangerous.

How about Chen Yan and I follow them?

When Commander gets the order of Marshal,

we'll bring reinforcements.

Getting the order?

I'm afraid it'll be too late.

We can’t take away the food

only with these few people.

Unless...

Unless what?

Unless we don't want food.

And destroy it.

It's enough.