General and I Episode 34 Recap
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Consumed by hatred, Sima Hong brutally slapped Imperial Consort Zhang, sending her crashing against a pillar, her head bleeding. Yet, the Imperial Consort felt no pain, only the perverse satisfaction of vengeance. When Sima Hong spoke of her impending death, she laughed, proclaiming her success in bringing about the end of the Sima royal family line, assuring him that she would die content.
Sima Hong, enraged, grabbed her by the throat and revealed a secret of his own: the Sima family line would not end as she wished, for Chu Beijie was not a Chu; he was a Sima, Sima Hong’s own brother. Imperial Consort Zhang was stunned by this revelation, her carefully laid plans shattered.
She begged for death, but Sima Hong cruelly refused, promising to keep her alive to endure endless torment until the day she would accompany him to his grave. Later, Sima Hong knelt before his late Queen’s memorial tablet, apologizing for failing to protect her from murder and finding solace that her killer had been brought to justice. Outside the Great Jin palace, Chu Moran risked his life, repeatedly kowtowing, to clear Chu Beijie's name.
He sent word through the Grand Eunuch that Imperial Consort Zhang's pregnancy was fake and urged a paternity test. Chu Moran further reported that He Xia had surrounded East Mountain courtyard, stating that He Xia's two-day deadline with Bai Pingting was fast approaching, and if Chu Beijie did not appear, Bai Pingting would be taken.
Sima Hong, already aware that Imperial Consort Zhang’s child was not his own, chose to wait, stating that the matter of heirship was an important one, not a game. He ordered his eunuch to tell Chu Moran to wait. Chu Moran persisted, proclaiming Chu Beijie’s loyalty and the stakes—his wife’s life and the lives of Jin soldiers. The eunuch warned Chu Moran against causing a scene in the palace, but Chu Moran continued to plead for justice.
Finally, Sima Hong conceded. He announced that the investigation into the Imperial Consort was complete, and Prince Zhenbei, Chu Beijie, was indeed innocent and should be released. He handed Chu Moran a military plaque, ordering him to take it to Chen Mou at the Dragon Tiger Camp to secure Chu Beijie's immediate release. Overjoyed, Chu Moran accepted the command. Meanwhile, Bai Pingting rose early to collect flowers.
He Xia mocked her cheerful demeanor, but she explained she was preparing for Chu Beijie's return, stating that her husband, a cultured man, deserved a grand welcome with wine and flowers. He Xia commented on her frail appearance, and she attributed it to restless nights spent longing for her husband. He Xia offered to wait with her, claiming he wanted to protect her, as no one else could in a world without Chu Beijie.
Bai Pingting insisted she could protect herself, explaining that Chu Beijie was her everything when present, and in his absence, she would hold the sky until he returned. He Xia advised her to start packing, warning her that he would come for her when the time was right. At the East Mountain courtyard, Bai Pingting found solace in preparing rice cakes for Chu Beijie, reflecting on the longing she felt.
She gave some to Zui Ju to share with the guards on duty, who vowed to protect her with their lives. He Xia received a report from his scout, confirming Chu Beijie’s execution and presenting Chu Beijie’s shoes as proof. Satisfied, He Xia noted that Bai Pingting had remained secluded in her room but declared it was now time for her to emerge.
Inside, Bai Pingting, driven to despair, was about to drink a cup of aconite poison when she suddenly felt her baby kick. The sensation gave her pause. Just then, Zui Ju and the guards burst in. He Xia’s voice echoed from outside, demanding Bai Pingting come out or his men would force their way in. The guards insisted Bai Pingting stay inside, vowing to protect her with their lives.
Bai Pingting desperately tried to stop them, recognizing they were outnumbered, but the guards had made their decision. Zui Ju, with a heavy heart, forced a medicinal pellet into Bai Pingting’s mouth. She apologized, explaining the pellet would not harm her but would render her unable to move or speak for several hours.
Zui Ju affirmed that Bai Pingting could not die, as she was carrying Chu Beijie’s child, and they had promised the prince to keep her safe, even if it meant their own deaths. Bai Pingting could only watch, paralyzed, as the loyal guards rushed out to face their inevitable demise. Chu Moran arrived at the Dragon Tiger Camp with Sima Hong’s plaque and ordered Chu Beijie’s release.
Chu Beijie, now free, was immediately informed by Chu Moran that He Xia had besieged East Mountain. Chu Beijie wasted no time, leading his troops towards the courtyard. However, they were too late. He Xia’s forces had already massacred all the defending guards. He Xia entered Bai Pingting's room and lifted the immobilized woman into his arms.
Zui Ju, pleading to continue caring for Bai Pingting, insisted on accompanying them, a request He Xia granted, warning her that if anything happened to Bai Pingting, he would kill her. Chu Beijie and Chu Moran arrived at East Mountain to find the courtyard littered with the bodies of the fallen guards. Chu Moran desperately searched for Bai Pingting, but she was nowhere to be found, blaming himself for failing to protect her and the soldiers.
Chu Beijie, too, felt the crushing weight of failure. As the bodies were handled, a survivor was found, revealing that He Xia was returning to Bailan via Mt. Hengduan. A small bottle was discovered in the kitchen; a medicine man identified its contents as pregnancy-maintaining medication. Chu Beijie’s eyes widened with the realization: Bai Pingting was pregnant with his child.
Over the fallen bodies of his loyal soldiers, Chu Beijie poured a toast, swearing a blood oath to avenge their deaths and the abduction of his wife and child. He declared that if he did not avenge this, he was unworthy of being an honorable man, and rallied his troops to pursue the enemy, promising wrath upon those who had invaded their country, killed their men, and taken his family.
His soldiers roared their allegiance, vowing to follow him until death to reclaim their Princess Consort. Unbeknownst to Chu Beijie, this entire tragedy had unfolded according to Sima Hong’s precise timing. He had allowed He Xia to escape with Bai Pingting, confident that the events would enrage Chu Beijie and rekindle his fighting spirit for Great Jin, without revealing his own manipulative involvement.
