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[Beauty of Resilience]

[Episode 22]

I've been on the battlefield

for so many years.

I'm not afraid of this level of torture.

Come on.

If anything happens to Mu Nan,

I swear I will skin you

and behead you in public!

[Well Armed and Fully Prepared]

[Well Armed and Fully Prepared]

General Cao.

Please.

Qianzhou's Number One Scholar Trotter.

If I remember correctly,

you are

from Qianzhou.

Looks like

this is my last meal.

Yin Keji.

General, you've dedicated your whole life

to fighting for the country.

But in the end,

you are treated like this.

It turns out

you Jinghe insurgents

are behind

all this.

Guards!

There's a spy!

Anyone!

Guards!

General.

Since I can come in,

I've taken care of everything.

Don't

waste your energy.

A clean hand wants no washing.

I believe Marshal will find out the truth.

At this point,

you still believe in Sima Jin?

Look at your injuries.

They were caused by Sima Jin's order, right?

This is the crime of attempted murder of Marshal.

They won't risk letting go of the true culprit

even if they have to kill the wrong person.

General Cao,

you are a smart man.

Why don't you switch sides

and give yourself a chance

to start over?

What do you mean?

General Cao.

Since Weicang wronged you,

and put you in a false charge,

why don't we just go all out

and turn against it?

Nonsense!

I am a general of Weicang.

I would never do

such an unfaithful and disloyal thing.

No way!

Not a chance even if you kill me!

I know you would rather die than surrender.

But General,

have you thought about this?

If you die

in the prison in Gu City,

then you'll be deemed as

committing treason.

After you die,

there will only be endless criticism

and slander,

which will spread throughout Weicang.

Also, your family,

and your relatives

will have a hard time

in the future.

If you have thought it through,

I am going to

remove

your shackles.

Otherwise,

since you've already known

my identity,

I'll have to

kill you.

Please think twice.

Here.

[Wei]

Who is this?

Who... Who is this?

Oh no.

It's General Cao's Ferghana horse.

He escaped.

Report to Marshal immediately.

I'll go after General Cao.

Okay.

You guys, be careful.

[Wei]

Be careful!

Marshal.

Bad news!

What's the hurry?

Cao...

General Cao escaped from prison.

What?

Father Marshal,

I heard that General Cao...

Commander.

General Cao ran out of the city

riding his Ferghana horse.

Chen Yan is going after him.

The prison is heavily guarded.

But General Cao escaped so easily.

I'm afraid there's a spy among us.

Send my order. Send more men.

Catch him!

Yes.

Cao.

What a stupid decision!

Chen Yan,

listen to me.

I swear

I didn't poison the wine.

I didn't collude with the enemy, either.

I know.

Why you?

No reason.

It's just we are on different sides.

Then...

Why me?

I want to use your life

to win Sima Jin's trust.

If I were to die,

I wouldn't have died

in your hands, you Jinghe insurgent.

I'm sorry, General Cao.

I dare not disobey the military order.

When I die,

I will apologize to you.

Report!

Marshal.

How is it?

Have you found him?

Marshal,

General Cao fled to

the border between Weicang and Jinghe.

In desperation,

he killed himself for fear of punishment.

General Cao couldn't have acted alone.

There must be

scouts of Jinghe inside Gu City.

We must find them as soon as possible.

Yes.

Wait.

Where is Chen Yan?

Marshal,

Chen Yan found the antidote

on General Cao.

He's on his way to detoxify Staff Mu.

OK. Go ahead.

Yes.

[Well Armed and Fully Prepared]

Mu Nan.

You're awake.

Staff Mu is awake.

Staff Mu.

Wangyue.

You...

Oh no.

Are you all dead?

Staff Mu,

don't curse us.

Staff Mu.

You have to thank

Chen Yan this time.

If he hadn't found the antidote,

your life

would have been in danger.

Thank you.

No need to thank me.

You need to

get some rest.

Staff Mu,

we've been through

life-and-death moments together.

From now on, don't always

work against Captain Chen.

Stop blabbering.

What? Are you the only one who can

fawn on Captain Chen?

Marshal is here.

Marshal.

Mu Nan.

How are you?

Thank you for your concern.

I'm much better now.

You saved Wangyue.

The Sima family should thank you.

Well,

you've taken your revenge

and now you're awake.

You don't have anything to worry about. Just rest.

Yes.

Chen Yan.

Yes.

You made another great contribution.

I now promote you to be

the battalion commander of the Outpost Battalion.

Battalion commander!

Great!

That's great.

Yes.

Marshal, thank you for your promotion.

You're promoted.

But why do you still look

gloomy?

I just...

Just what?

I've been practicing martial arts since I was little

so that I can serve the country.

But I didn't expect to use the martial arts

on my own general.

So,

although I just got promoted,

I feel

a little sad.

Chen Yan,

you have

great potential.

In the future,

you'll achieve big things.

But remember,

once your enemy,

always your enemy.

Don't ever

be merciful

to your enemy.

Understand?

Yes.

[Wei]

Father.

You want to see me?

Tomorrow morning,

go back to Outpost Battalion

with your soldiers

and continue to perform your duty.

Yes.

Anything else?

About General Cao...

No one would have known

that your years long

right-hand man

would betray us.

Father, don't dwell on it.

People are unpredictable.

This is

a ready-made lesson.

Remember,

when you are in a high position,

you should be careful

with the people around you,

especially those who are closest to you

and you trust the most.

You have to be extra wary.

Once your enemy,

always your enemy.

Don't ever

be merciful

to your enemy.

Enemies are always enemies.

Never show mercy

when facing your enemies.

[Jing]

Kill!

[Jing]

My enemies

are just

ordinary people

who are trying to protect their families.

What did they do wrong?

Why do we

have to have wars?

Mu Nan.

If it weren't for the dish,

you wouldn't have come out, right?

Tell me.

What are you doing?

You've been avoiding me for days.

Nothing.

Nothing?

You aren't going to tell me the truth?

What happened?

I...

Do you remember

what I told you before?

What?

The thing I said to you

when I thought I was dying.

The happiest thing

in one's life

is not to be super rich,

or to get fame and fortune.

It's when you're dying,

the person you love the most

is still by your side.

Do you really remember?

Speaking of which,

you drank the poisonous wine for me

and almost died.

If you died,

I would be guilty

for the rest of my life.

For you,

even if I die,

I have no regrets.

Don't talk nonsense.

I mean it.

I know.

Actually, that day, when you were poisoned,

I made a vow.

If you could pull through this time,

I'd ask my father to include you into the family tree.

From now on,

you are Sima Munan.

We can

win glory

together with Father.

I'll ask Mother to find you

a good wife in the future.

Wangyue, stop it.

I

can only be

your younger brother.

What's wrong with you?

You want to be my elder brother

just because you saved my life?

Even if my surname is not Sima,

I will always treat you

as my only family.

Then let's be the closet family

for the rest of our lives.

What do you think?

All right.

It's settled.

Eat.

Okay.

Marshal.

How is the screening

of Jinghe's scouts?

Several points of contact

of Jinghe's scouts were destroyed.

But we only caught some small fry.

These scouts are all tough guys.

They either killed themselves by biting off their tongues

or refused to confess

after being tortured.

We still have no clue

to their core members.

After the battle at Black Wind Castle,

the war is inevitable.

At this time,

we need to tighten up on screening.

Don't let any suspicious person go.

Yes.

Come on, cheers.

Come on.

Let's play.

Finger-guessing! Finger-guessing!

What are you doing?

Commander,

it's not appropriate for you

to come to our barracks like this.

Why?

There's nothing I haven't seen.

Where is Chen Yan?

Are you looking for me?

What's the matter?

Let's talk outside.

Why do you need to talk outside?

Stop whooping.

What are they talking about?

Let's hear it.

Let's see if we can hear what they are talking about.

Let me...

What's wrong?

I need your help.

My help?

Go somewhere with me later.

And...

What did they say?

I heard that

they are going somewhere tonight

or doing something at night.

They are too far away. I can't hear them clearly.

[Tomb of General Cao]

Thank you for coming with me.

You're welcome.

I didn't expect

you asked me to be here

to do this.

Even though he made huge mistakes,

General Cao was a man with military merits.

He should

be buried properly.

My father kept telling me

there was a General Cao in Gu City

who had been on the battlefield with him for many years.

They were like brothers.

Although he was not great

as my father described,

I respected him.

So tell me,

why?

What do you mean why?

That's who he was.

How did he betray us?

Did loyalty and friendship

mean nothing to him?

Maybe

at that time,

he had

no other choice.

Do you know

why I like you?

You're kind.

You never think badly of people.

I...

Really?

Although you are

glib-tongued,

you are actually kind to people,

including refugees,

friends,

and even enemies.

[Wei]

Commander.

Look.

It's a starry night.

Tomorrow will be a good day.

This is the first time I've looked at

the night sky in Gu City this way.

It's beautiful.

-Be quiet. -What are you doing?

How nice it would be

if

there was no war.

Go!

Kiss her!

Be quiet.

Go ahead if you can.

I...

What are you doing?

What's wrong with sneezing?

Who sneezes at people's faces?

I can't control it.

You...

You rat!

Lower your voice.

Commander.

Commander.

Why are you hiding here?

We...

We are wandering around?

Yes.

We're taking a walk.

Then, go on with your walk.

I'm leaving.

No.

Please don't go.

Let Chen Yan see you off.

Be a man. Go.

Take the initiative.

A man should take the initiative.

Commander.

She's gone.

Commander.

Is she angry?

Of course.

If it weren't for you,

she wouldn't be angry.

If you weren't blabbering,

she wouldn't...

Nonsense.

Did I blabber?

Enough.

Stop arguing.

Captain.

I'm sorry.

We just want to

see how you two are doing.

Alright, let's figure out a way

to get Commander back.

How about

going to the market tomorrow

to buy something for Commander?

To coax girls,

you need to buy them gifts.

Yes. That's right.

Let's buy a gift tomorrow.

Okay.

[Gu City]

So lively.

This handkerchief looks nice.

It's just a piece of cloth.

It's too lame

as a present for Commander.

Go over there.

This sachet smells good.

So clichéd.

Fine. You know the best.

You pick.

Take a look at my mirrors.

Bronze mirrors.

How about the bronze mirror?

I'm not sure.

I feel like it's telling her

"Don't you know how ugly you are?"

This gift suits you better.

Wait for me.

[Jade Pavilion]

Let's go inside.

See you.

They are all pretty.

This is it. Shopkeeper!

No.

Coming.

Hurry up.

May I know

which one you want to buy?

We want

this necklace.

Don't touch it.

This is expensive.

Are you looking down on us? How expensive can it be?

Thirty taels.

Thir...

Guys,

forget it.

Let's go find something else.

Go!

Let's go.

Go!

Chen Yan! Chen Yan!

Let's go. Let's go.

Let's go.

[Noodles]

Wang Wu,

do you consider us brothers?

What's wrong with you two?

[Noodles]

Captain.

Stay out of this.

Take out the money.

No.

[Noodles]

What's the money for?

That's all?

What about the money you won this afternoon?

What's wrong with you two?

Stop arguing.

This is my sister's dowry.

[Noodles]

No.

What's going on here?

Who are you looking down on?

[Noodles]

This is the money for my own wedding.

[Noodles]

-Chen Yan. -What are you two doing?

Take it.

Me?

We chipped in

so that you can buy the necklace.

That's it?

I have money now.

[Noodles]

I don't need your money.

No.

What money do you have?

We all know

you used your award

to buy us

wine and vulnerary.

For those who died,

you even sent money to their families.

Although you didn't say it,

we all know what you did.

Yes.

We are brothers.

We've been through so much.

Yes.

Chen Yan.

Count me in.

Count me in.

Count me in.

Count me in.

[Noodles]

OK.

Guys,

let's go buy the necklace.

[Noodles]

Let's go.

[Jade Pavilion]

Thank you.

Bye.

I'll win all your money next time.

Please come again.

I won't lose.

Take care.

[Rongsheng Paper Shop]

Guys.

Thank you

a lot.

Don't thank us.

We're brothers. You don't need to say thank you.

We want to attend your wedding.

Wedding!

And disturb your wedding night!

Disturb your wedding night!

What are you talking about?

Okay.

I will

pay you back.

Good brothers!

Good brothers! Good brothers!

[Jade Pavilion]

Let's go.

[Wei]

Go.

Hurry up.

Hurry up.

-Go. -There are too many people.

Just hurry up.

-Are you shy? -Lower your voice.

I'm not that thick-skinned.

Let's go.

Come on.

Let's go.

Fighting!

[Wei]

Commander.

Com... Commander.

Why are you

dressed like this?

Today is my birthday.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

I just...

I'm not used to it.

You will.

Why are you here?

I'm here...

I...

This is for you.

For me?

What a beautiful necklace.

My birthday gift?

A token of love!

Thank you.

All right. Come out, all of you.

[Wei]

We bought this

together.

I'll remember this favor.

I like it very much.

Commander.

Do you only like the necklace?

That's right.

[Wei]

I like the person who gave me the necklace too.

Don't come back.

Go. Go.

Go.

Don't come back.

Don't come back.

Go, go, go.

Have fun.

Go have fun. Don't come back.

Don't come back.

Don't come back. Just go.

I wish time could stop.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

I'm thinking too.

About what?

Time.

If only time could stop.

Now

and us, forever.

Time won't stop.

But we can cherish the present.

♫The two ends that can't be cut off♫

♫I can't see through the dark night♫

♫When the green mountains turn white-headed♫

♫Can we keep each other company♫

♫I'm afraid you don't have enough clothes♫

♫The night is so cold that it's hard to keep warm♫

♫I'm afraid you don't have enough clothes♫

♫The night is so cold that it's hard to keep warm♫

Marshal.

Marshal!

Marshal.

Have you seen

Staff and Commander?

No.

Marshal.

Mu Nan.

Marshal.

Where is Wangyue?

I don't know.

I came here from Gu City.

Today is her birthday.

I wanted to

have a proper meal with her.

But now I can't find her.

Why aren't you with her?

Mu Nan.

Yes.

Where is Wangyue?

Who's she together with?

Answer me.

She went out with Chen Yan.

When they come back,

I'll kill him.

The sandstorm

seems strange.

Wait for me.

Chen Yan!

Don't come over! It's quicksand!

Don't move!

Or you'll sink.

Chen Yan.

Chen Yan!

Hold me tight.

Wangyue,

don't be silly.

Or both of us will die.

Chen Yan, Chen Yan, don't let go.

Don't let me die in vain.

Don't forget me.

Chen Yan.

Chen Yan!

Chen Yan!

Chen Yan.

Commander! Chen Yan!

Chen Yan! Chen Yan!

Commander!

Commander!

Commander!

Chen Yan! Commander!

Commander. Chen Yan.

Commander!

Commander!

Chen Yan!

Commander. Chen Yan.

Chen Yan! Commander!

Commander! Commander!

Chen Yan. Commander!

Commander!

Wangyue!

Commander. Commander.

Wangyue! Wangyue!

Are you okay?

Father!

Where is Chen Yan?

Chen Yan.

Father.

Chen Yan was buried

in that quicksand pit.

Get someone to save him.

Okay.

-Hurry up. -Don't worry.

Calm down.

Guards!

Yes.

Find him

no matter what.

Yes.

Let's go. Hurry up.

He was fine yesterday.

Why is he gone today?

I don't believe it.

I don't want to dig anymore.

Chen Yan!