General and I Episode 52 Recap, Plot

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After a divine physician's dedicated treatment, the accumulated toxins were expelled from Yang Feng's body. However, as the physician prepared to prescribe herbs, a new challenge arose: in these turbulent times, finding medicinal herbs was nearly impossible. The physician knew of one place that might still have them – the renowned Jiaoyan Pavilion – but hesitated, given Bai Pingting's identity as a woman and the nature of such an establishment.

Undeterred, Pingting declared that for Yang Feng's recovery, she would brave even the most dangerous places. Disguised as a man, Pingting arrived at Jiaoyan Pavilion seeking the Thirteenth Lady. She was informed that countless guests flocked there solely for the Thirteenth Lady's attention, requiring a payment of one hundred thousand taels of gold to even approach her. Without a flicker of emotion, Pingting sat at a gambling table.

Within half an hour, she placed thirteen bets, winning every single one, causing an uproar throughout the pavilion. A maid quickly went to inform the Thirteenth Lady and Chu Beijie of the commotion. The maid excitedly described the young man as "very cute," with "all the girls trying to get close to him." Thirteenth Lady, already having set up a chess table to play with Chu Beijie, told him this disruption meant she had to go meet the gambler.

Chu Beijie offered to go instead, but Thirteenth Lady insisted, claiming it was better for her to deal with a young man. Alone with Chu Beijie, Thirteenth Lady confessed that he was the person she wanted most to win. Descending to the gambling floor, Thirteenth Lady recognized the extraordinary "Jade-faced Lord" as the unusual woman who had previously come to Jiaoyan Pavilion looking for a child.

Thirteenth Lady complimented Pingting's disguise and skill, acknowledging that she had been impressed by Pingting from their first meeting. She directly questioned Pingting's true motive, sensing she was after more than just herbs. Pingting, however, maintained she was seeking herbs for her sick younger sister, explaining that medicine was scarce during wartime and her sister's life depended on it.

Thirteenth Lady doubted her, pointing out that Jiaoyan Pavilion was not merely a brothel and that Pingting seemed to know about its secret vault. She then proposed a high-stakes bet: if Pingting won, she could take all the herbs she needed, plus Thirteenth Lady's life. If Pingting lost, she would pay the same price. Pingting readily agreed. Thirteenth Lady observed Pingting's remarkable composure, remarking that Pingting smiled even when facing death, and acknowledged her as a truly extraordinary person.

Pingting deferred to Thirteenth Lady to choose the game, and Thirteenth Lady suggested Go. Pingting then countered by proposing blind Go. Amused, Thirteenth Lady accepted, confident in her own reputation as the "goddess of gambling," and said that if she were a man, she would fall for Pingting too. Before the game, Thirteenth Lady set strict rules: neither player could leave their room during the match, or they would forfeit.

She emphasized to her staff that they could not afford to lose, as everything they had built would be for naught. Thirteenth Lady then rushed to Chu Beijie, feigning panic and claiming bankruptcy, urging him to help her against the arrogant young man who had challenged her to blind Go. Chu Beijie, who boasted an undefeated record in blind Go, agreed to play.

He initially intended to meet the challenger, but Thirteenth Lady reminded him of the strict rule that players must not leave their rooms. As the blind Go match commenced, spectators gathered, placing enthusiastic bets. After dozens of moves, Pingting realized her opponent was Chu Beijie, deducing it from his distinctive playing style. Concurrently, in his own room, Chu Beijie also suspected that his opponent was Bai Pingting, recognizing her unique strategic approach.

The intensity of the game reached a peak, thrilling the onlookers. Chu Beijie became increasingly certain it was Pingting, believing only she could play Go with such brilliance. Overcome with emotion and conviction that his Pingting was alive, he burst out of his room, shouting her name. However, no one responded from the other side.

Meanwhile, Pingting, also wanting to confirm her opponent's identity, tried to rush out of her room but was swiftly stopped by Thirteenth Lady, who reminded her of the rules. Pingting demanded to know who her opponent was, but Thirteenth Lady refused to reveal the name, simply declaring Pingting the winner and leading her to a hidden entrance to an underground vault, insisting Pingting follow her instructions to obtain the herbs.

Inside the labyrinthine Jiaoyan Pavilion, Pingting was led through hidden pathways into a vast underground vault filled with precious herbs and military-grade arms. She surmised there were likely many more such vaults, indicating the immense scale of the pavilion's operations. Back above ground, Chu Beijie questioned Thirteenth Lady about Pingting, but Thirteenth Lady denied Pingting was alive, reiterating that Chu Beijie himself had told her Pingting was dead. Chu Beijie insisted Pingting was alive and had been there.

Thirteenth Lady, frustrated, pointed out that he had broken the rules by leaving his room, causing her to lose the match. Chu Beijie remained resolute, stating that no one else could play blind Go like Pingting. Thirteenth Lady, with a hint of envy, remarked that even after three years, Chu Beijie still thought of Pingting every day. In the vault, Pingting discovered a portrait of herself hanging on the wall.

As she gazed at it, Thirteenth Lady approached from behind, a sharp sword glinting, and with its tip, undid Pingting's hair bun to confirm her identity. Once satisfied, Thirteenth Lady confirmed it was indeed Bai Pingting, the woman so deeply cherished by the master of Jiaoyan Pavilion. She abruptly tossed a packet of herbs to Pingting and falsely declared that she and Chu Beijie were now married, urging Pingting to leave and never return.

Despite the shock, Pingting composed herself and requested Thirteenth Lady to convey a message to Chu Beijie: the world was in chaos, its people suffering, and only he possessed the power to stand against He Xia. Thirteenth Lady, after a conflicted "Why?" , reiterated her command for Pingting to leave. Later, Pingting was seen distributing the hard-won herbs to soldiers suffering from illness and injuries.

The soldiers, initially wary, were overwhelmed with gratitude, kneeling and hailing her as a "goddess of mercy" for her kindness. Pingting immediately brought the remaining medicine back, instructing for two batches to be prepared, before hurrying to check on Yang Feng.

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