General and I Episode 2 Recap
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Chu Beijie helped Bai Pingting up from the riverbank, his gaze falling upon a hairpin she had left behind. He recognized it as an old item belonging to his mother, recalling a kind girl from his childhood who had a pair of lively eyes. That girl had pleaded with his father to save his gravely ill mother, who, with nothing else to give, had gifted the hairpin to her upon their parting.
Chu Beijie wondered if the woman before him was that same girl from his memories. He swiftly treated her wounds. When she regained consciousness, Chu Beijie asked who had hurt her and if the hairpin was hers. When she remained silent, he inquired about her identity. His servant wondered aloud if she was mute, to which Chu Beijie responded that her resistance was fascinating.
He then told her that since he had saved her life, it now belonged to him, and she must obey him. As he died, Prince Jing'an told Chu Beijie that only bloodshed could summon the pride of Yan and that his son, He Xia, would avenge him, ensuring Chu Beijie would never know peace. With the help of Lu Ke, He Xia escaped with the bodies of his parents.
He lovingly built new graves for them, hoping they would finally rest in peace. However, upon seeing that Chu Beijie had built his father's tomb, He Xia's heart was consumed by hatred. Filled with rage and grief, He Xia believed that Emperor Yan, uneasy about his accomplishments, had conspired with Chu Beijie to set a trap and eliminate the entire House of Prince Jing'an, and swore to make them pay for their blood debt.
As Chu Beijie transported the injured Bai Pingting back to Jin, she feigned thirst to ask for water, then attempted to seize the carriage and escape. Her severe wounds, however, led her to collapse again. A doctor later informed Chu Beijie that her survival depended solely on her will. Meanwhile, urgent messages, the tenth such letter, arrived from the Jin King, pressing Chu Beijie to return to the palace immediately.
Despite the king's summons, Chu Beijie instructed Moran to remain behind and ensure Bai Pingting received the best medical care. He explained that her cape belonged to He Xia, making her crucial for uncovering the truth. When Moran expressed concern about her escaping again, Chu Beijie told him not to stop her but to follow her secretly, emphasizing that she must not die as she might be someone he knew.
Chu Beijie returned to Jin and had an audience with the Jin King, who praised him for single-handedly entering Great Yan's Changzi City, effectively eliminating the House of Prince Jing'an without deploying a single soldier, calling it a major accomplishment. Chu Beijie cautiously replied that it might be too early to declare the House of Prince Jing'an eliminated, as He Xia's whereabouts remained unknown and he posed a greater threat than the deceased Prince Jing'an.
The King, however, dismissed He Xia as a minor concern, believing Yan was now vulnerable. He commanded Chu Beijie to quickly remobilize his army for the next northern conquest. Chu Beijie argued against further military action, stating that constant warfare had already caused immense suffering and financial strain on the people, and with the House of Prince Jing'an gone, the threat between Yan and Jin had ceased. He implored the King to prioritize the safety and well-being of Jin's citizens.
The King grew enraged, interpreting Chu Beijie's words as an accusation that he was breaking his promise to make peace with Yan after eliminating the House of Prince Jing'an. He retorted that without that promise, Chu Beijie would already be beheading the Yan King, and questioned why Chu Beijie was concerning himself with such matters. When Chu Beijie pleaded for reconsideration, a court official intervened, suggesting Chu Beijie was fatigued from his journey. The King, however, was not appeased.
He angrily accused Chu Beijie of changing plans mid-battle, acting arrogantly, and continuously delaying his return, demanding to know what his punishment should be. The official suggested giving Chu Beijie a chance to redeem himself. The King then gave Chu Beijie one month to return home, reflect on his mistakes, devise new strategies, and prepare for the next battle, threatening to demand Chu Beijie's head if he failed.
Despite her lingering illness, Bai Pingting traveled to Wulao Peak in search of the surviving members of the House of Prince Jing'an. Instead, she found only a solitary, recently dug-up grave. Overcome with grief and unable to fathom the tragedy that had occurred, she knelt before the tombstone, which indicated it was the grave of Prince Jing'an and Grand Princess Murong Heren, built by Chu Beijie.
She silently vowed to the Old Prince and Elder Princess that she would find the young prince, He Xia, and protect him with her life, asking them to watch over him from the heavens. Chu Moran returned to the Prince Zhenbei Manor to confess his failure to Chu Beijie. He admitted that Bai Pingting had escaped in the middle of the night.
Moran explained that he had deliberately followed her from a distance, believing her severe injuries would prevent a full escape. However, she led him into a forest that inexplicably transformed into a maze, trapping him for an entire night until the morning fog lifted. He wondered if the woman possessed sorcery.
Chu Beijie recalled the strange battle outside Puban City and deduced that the woman was likely the skilled strategist who had commanded the troops from atop the city wall using her zither music. Moran apologized profusely, offering to send more men to find her, but Chu Beijie dismissed his self-blame, acknowledging her exceptional skills. He stated there was no need to hunt Bai Pingting or He Xia down, as they would eventually come to him.
The Grand Marshal, intending to play matchmaker, suggested a union between Chu Beijie and Miss Hua, the accomplished daughter of a wealthy Jiankang City merchant family. Chu Beijie admitted he already had a woman in his heart, whom he had met only once as a child and whose name he did not even know. Surprised, the Grand Marshal nonetheless encouraged Chu Beijie to listen to Miss Hua play the zither at Jingsi Tower, believing the music would reveal her character.
From a nearby building, Chu Beijie was deeply drawn to the zither melody. He recognized it as "Longshuo," a song originating from beyond the Great Wall, and inquired if Miss Hua had ever traveled there. The Grand Marshal confirmed that the Hua family's business had always been confined to the Central Plains. Intrigued, Chu Beijie expressed a desire to meet her.
Following the music, he arrived at Jingsi Tower and gently pushed open the half-closed door, discovering, as he suspected, that the musician was not Miss Hua but Bai Pingting, who had swapped places with her. Bai Pingting, upon seeing him, prepared to leave, but Chu Beijie stated he would call on her at her manor later.
Bai Pingting then unexpectedly addressed him, questioning the battle at Puban City, suggesting his defeat was suspicious and that his true intention in eliminating the House of Prince Jing'an was for the well-being of the people of Yan and Jin. She pressed him, asking if he would still kill He Xia if he were alive. Chu Beijie countered by asking if she had a reason for him not to kill He Xia.
Bai Pingting replied that if Yan and Jin could truly cease hostilities as agreed, then the sacrifice of the House of Prince Jing'an would not have been in vain. However, she pointed out that Jin was reportedly preparing for a second northern conquest, and with the House of Prince Jing'an gone, there was no longer a reason for him not to lay down his weapon.
At this, Chu Beijie was certain that she was the one who had played the zither on the city wall during the battle at Puban City. Suddenly, He Xia, whom Bai Pingting had feared lost, appeared in Jingsi Tower. The two old enemies, Chu Beijie and He Xia, immediately engaged in a fierce battle. Despite a prolonged struggle, He Xia ultimately found himself at a disadvantage and was defeated by Chu Beijie.
Just as He Xia resigned himself to death, Chu Beijie unexpectedly withdrew his weapon and allowed him to leave. Chu Beijie then asked Bai Pingting if she had accompanied her father beyond the Great Wall as a child. She responded that she was merely a servant of the House of Prince Jing'an, having grown up in the manor and knowing nothing of her parents. She further declared that she would never forgive him for destroying her family.
