General and I Episode 10 Recap
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General Gui brought a disheveled He Xia and Dong Zhuo before Princess Yaotian, expressing disdain for the renowned House of Prince Jing'an and viewing He Xia as a mere pampered good-for-nothing. He Xia thanked the princess for saving his life. Princess Yaotian, however, thanked He Xia for the grand "gift" he presented, explaining that their collaboration in Yan, impersonating Liang soldiers to attack Jin merchants, had made Sima Hong hate Liang to his core.
This strategy, a clever use of "killing with a borrowed knife," allowed Bailan State an opportunity to recuperate and strengthen. When Yaotian inquired about Bai Pingting, He Xia stated she had already departed. Yaotian suspected Pingting might have informed the Yan king, but Dong Zhuo vehemently denied it, mentioning Pingting had left a treasured sword on the roof beam.
He Xia dismissed it as a childhood game and emphasized that Pingting's life or death held no significance to him, asserting that a true hero knows when to sever ties without hesitation. Impressed by his decisiveness, Princess Yaotian immediately appointed He Xia as Bailan State's General of the Flying Cavalry, entrusting him to assist Prime Minister Gui Changqing in commanding the three armed forces.
General Gui expressed his disapproval, arguing that his father was unaware of this decision, but Princess Yaotian asserted her authority, stating that if she couldn't wield such power, there would be no reason for Prime Minister Gui to have invited her back. She insisted on her decision and ordered General Gui to pay his respects to General He Xia, which he reluctantly did.
The night before Chu Beijie's expedition, Jin King Sima Hong convened a banquet to celebrate the newly established peace with Yan State, secured by Chu Beijie, involving a trade of fifteen copper mines for five years of no war. He appointed Chu Beijie as the Chief Commander of the three armies, ordering him to prepare for an expedition against Great Liang to punish those who killed Jin's people and stole their properties.
The King also revealed that the Bailan Princess had agreed to open a military road, ensuring an unobstructed path to Liang. During the celebration, Sima Hong felt dizzy and unwell, excusing himself to get some fresh air. Outside the main hall, he secretly took a "golden pill." Chu Beijie, concerned, followed and witnessed this. The King instructed him not to reveal what he had seen, claiming he was merely unwell.
Later, Chu Beijie discreetly obtained one of the golden pills and questioned the Empress about its composition. The Empress explained that the pill was a special medicine prepared for the King by a Taoist master, at the request of Chancellor Zhang, Noble Consort Zhang’s father. She assured Chu Beijie that Imperial Physician Huo had examined it and deemed it a harmless health supplement. Still, Chu Beijie expressed his concern, noting that the King's health appeared to have deteriorated.
The King then told Chu Beijie that his Prince Zhenbei manor lacked a Princess Consort. He and the Empress would arrange a marriage for Chu Beijie upon his victorious return. This conversation was overheard by Noble Consort Zhang, who was delivering ginseng soup. Driven by jealousy and a long-standing affection for Chu Beijie, she disguised herself and confronted him, demanding to know if he had ever loved her, using Bai Pingting’s safety as leverage.
Chu Beijie adamantly declared that he would only love Bai Pingting in this lifetime. Agitated, Noble Consort Zhang accused him of being a loyal dog, unaware that the King had no intention of sparing the woman he loved. She dramatically revealed that Bai Pingting was in Great Liang and was likely to die that very night, taunting Chu Beijie that he wouldn't be able to reach her in time.
Upon learning of Bai Pingting's peril, Chu Beijie was consumed with anxiety. He immediately ordered all three armed forces to set out for Great Liang without delay. Meanwhile, Bai Pingting had joined a merchant caravan, intending to travel beyond the border to visit the burial site of her father, who had passed away over twenty years ago. One night, their caravan was ambushed by masked bandits.
One of the bandits specifically targeted Bai Pingting, proclaiming that Prince Zhenbei had ordered him to send her to hell. Just as Pingting’s life hung by a thread, the convoy of Yang Feng, the wife of Great Liang's General Ze Yin, happened to pass by and rescued her. It turned out that Yang Feng and Pingting were old friends.
As orphans, Yang Feng had learned to play the zither in the Yan royal palace, and Pingting, who often accompanied He Xia there, frequently asked Yang Feng to teach her. Over time, they became close friends, eventually earning the nickname "Jing'an Twin Zithers." Yang Feng, who lived a blissful life with her husband, felt sorrow seeing Bai Pingting’s distress over love. She insisted Pingting stay at her home.
At the same time, Chu Beijie, fearing the worst for Bai Pingting in Great Liang, grew impatient with the army's slow progress. He ordered Mo Ran to lead a detachment of elite troops to enter Great Liang first and locate her, whether she was alive or dead. Yang Feng’s husband, General Ze Yin, set out with his troops to confront Chu Beijie. Yang Feng, concerned about the war, received a report from a scout detailing Chu Beijie’s unexpectedly rapid advance.
All passes within Bailan were open, allowing his army to move without obstruction. The scout estimated that a battle would erupt even before Ze Yin's army reached the border. Yang Feng promptly issued an order to her household: no one was to discuss the war with Miss Bai, and if asked, they were to claim ignorance.
Touched by Yang Feng’s kindness, and knowing how much her friend missed the cuisine of their homeland, Bai Pingting lovingly prepared several dishes and pastries that Yang Feng had cherished since childhood, bringing tears of joy to Yang Feng’s eyes. One evening, Yang Feng found Pingting deeply intoxicated and crying. Pingting tearfully confessed that she had fallen in love with Chu Beijie. Yang Feng was surprised but comforted her, encouraging her to express her emotions. She promised Pingting a peaceful and happy life in her home, reminding her that they were like sisters and her home was Pingting’s home.
