General and I Episode 37 Recap
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Upon waking at the Prince Consort's manor, Bai Pingting was asked by He Xia if she liked the place and if she wished to stay peacefully. Bai Pingting countered, questioning if He Xia and Princess Yaotian could truly be at ease with her presence. He Xia dismissed these concerns, affirming that Bai Pingting had always been at the forefront of his thoughts.
Bai Pingting insisted that they could not return to the past, but He Xia, undeterred, declared his intention to start anew. He vowed to make her forget Chu Beijie and promised to rebuild the Jing'an Estate. As evening approached, Zui Ju paced anxiously in their room, worried about how Bai Pingting would handle Princess Yaotian's visit and any potential difficulties. Bai Pingting, however, remained calm.
She advised Zui Ju not to worry and explained that facing challenges from the Princess would actually be beneficial. She reasoned that with He Xia guarding them, escaping on their own was impossible. They needed a powerful figure to find ways to push them out of the manor. Bai Pingting concluded that regardless of Princess Yaotian's intentions, their sole objectives were to survive and escape.
Meanwhile, Princess Yaotian arrived at the manor and insisted on seeing Bai Pingting, despite He Xia's attempts to keep her confined to her room, claiming she was unwell. Later, at the evening banquet, Bai Pingting personally poured wine for Princess Yaotian and He Xia, expressing gratitude for saving her life. Princess Yaotian, noting Bai Pingting's delicate hands, mentioned that she heard Bai Pingting was an accomplished zither player and requested a performance.
He Xia initially tried to dissuade her, stating Bai Pingting had not practiced recently, but Bai Pingting readily agreed to play. After the first captivating piece, Princess Yaotian requested another, then another, continuing until Bai Pingting, physically exhausted, collapsed. He Xia immediately rushed to her side, disregarding Princess Yaotian, and swiftly carried Bai Pingting back to her chambers, urgently calling for the Royal Physician.
Princess Yaotian, feeling slighted by He Xia's actions, returned to her palace, her resentment towards Bai Pingting deepening. The next morning, Bai Pingting woke to find He Xia sleeping beside her. She rose quickly and opened the door, confronting him. She sternly told him to stop deceiving himself and others, stating there was nothing left between them and that they should not share a room.
She emphasized that Princess Yaotian would surely hold a grudge against her if she found out. He Xia asked if she was worried about him, to which Bai Pingting retorted that she was only worried about herself and did not wish to die. He Xia then ordered a servant to request leave from Princess Yaotian on his behalf, asserting that he could endure everything and would definitely protect Bai Pingting.
He then suggested they take a walk in the garden, neglecting his court duties for the day. Meanwhile, Chu Beijie led his army to within fifty miles of Yun'an City. He ordered his troops to set up camp and commanded Moran to send a message to Princess Yaotian. The message declared that his army had surrounded the city and would soon attack Bailan.
Chu Beijie stated he did not wish to harm innocent people, but if Bailan did not appreciate his warning, they would face ruthless consequences, with his army targeting Bailan's commoners and trampling their lands. He demanded that Bailan hand over Bai Pingting if they wished to survive. Back at the manor, He Xia continued to neglect his court duties, spending his days reading and painting with Bai Pingting.
During this time, Bai Pingting confided in Zui Ju about her profound sadness over the past and asked her to check her pulse, revealing she was pregnant. Zui Ju reassured her that the baby was healthy but urged Bai Pingting to rest due to her physical and mental exhaustion. They both acknowledged the difficulty of their situation, especially hiding the pregnancy, and wondered about the urgent summons Princess Yaotian had sent for He Xia.
Princess Yaotian had repeatedly summoned He Xia to the palace for urgent discussions. Upon his arrival, He Xia was presented with Chu Beijie's letter of challenge, which read "Return The Jade Intact To Zhao." Outraged, He Xia promptly wrote "You have overestimated your own capabilities" as his reply. He Xia passionately argued for an immediate war against Chu Beijie's invading army, vowing to eradicate them.
However, Prime Minister Gui strongly advocated for peace, urging the return of Bai Pingting to spare Bailan's people from the ravages of war. Princess Yaotian sided with He Xia, asserting that Jin's arrogant demands and invasion could not be met with submission, especially after their army had advanced so contemptuously. She dismissed Prime Minister Gui's concerns, questioning his loyalty to Bailan.
After a heated debate where Prime Minister Gui argued against sacrificing the people for the sake of one woman and national prestige, Princess Yaotian declared her decision to fight the war. She appointed He Xia as the Chief Commander, instructing him to immediately mobilize the armed forces to confront the enemy, and ordered his response to be sent back to the Jin army.
With He Xia's departure for the front lines imminent, he took Bai Pingting for a horse ride, reminiscing about their youth. Bai Pingting then attempted to push him off the horse, warning him to stay away. She expressed her sorrow, stating that their relationship had changed irrevocably. He Xia, however, continued to express his profound feelings, acknowledging her constant rejections but vowing to wait for her, no matter how long it took, just to have her heart.
He Xia ordered Dong Zhuo to take good care of Bai Pingting and issued a strict order throughout the manor to keep news of the war a secret. Meanwhile, Zui Ju noticed the unusual commotion in the manor and, after inquiring with a servant, learned that He Xia was preparing for war. She was delighted by the prospect of his departure, anticipating it would create an opportunity for her and Bai Pingting to finally escape.
