General and I Episode 53 Recap
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Upon returning to the inn with the medicinal herbs from Jiaoyan Pavilion, Bai Pingting witnessed the suffering of many wounded Liang soldiers and their medical officers who were out of supplies. Moved by their plight, she decided to use only a portion of the herbs for Yang Feng and donate the rest to the soldiers. Later, Bai Pingting found Yang Feng attempting to take her own life by hanging herself, having put her child, Ze Qing, to sleep.
Bai Pingting quickly intervened, saving her. Yang Feng tearfully expressed her despair, feeling like a burden due to her illness, and wished to die to stop encumbering Bai Pingting. Bai Pingting urged her to lower her voice so as not to wake the children and firmly told her that no matter the difficulty, they would overcome it together.
She reminded Yang Feng of her former courage in defying the Yan King and Queen to journey to Liang State for Ze Yin, and implored her to live for her child, Ze Qing, and for the promise she made to Ze Yin. Bai Pingting confessed that she also needed Yang Feng and couldn't endure the struggles alone. Moved by Bai Pingting’s words, Yang Feng promised to live and stay well.
Meanwhile, He Xia led the Bailan army deeper into Great Jin territory, causing panic among the palace staff who began packing for evacuation. An urgent report arrived, revealing that the main Bailan forces had bypassed Yangzhou and reached Jinkou the previous night, with auxiliary troops in Zhenjiang. He Xia's vanguard was less than ten miles from Jiankang, poised for a pincer attack, placing Great Jin in critical danger.
A general pleaded with Emperor Sima Hong to evacuate the palace immediately, assuring him that as long as the Emperor lived, Great Jin would survive. Sima Hong initially hesitated, unwilling to abandon the palace before Chu Beijie's return, but eventually, faced with the dire situation, he reluctantly gave the order to abandon the palace. He Xia swiftly captured Jiankang. From a mountain, Sima Hong watched his imperial city engulfed in flames, collapsing from the sight.
He Xia, upon learning of Sima Hong's escape, vowed to capture him no matter where he fled. Thirteenth Lady of Jiaoyan Pavilion located Bai Pingting's temporary residence, bringing a customs clearance pass. She began by stating her admiration for Bai Pingting, wishing they could have been friends if not for their shared affections. Bai Pingting, sensing ulterior motives, politely declined the pass, citing her dignity.
However, Thirteenth Lady insisted, emphasizing the chaos and plague in the city, and the urgency of Yang Feng's illness. She revealed she had already arranged a carriage, funds, medicinal herbs, and even a renowned doctor waiting outside the city, leaving Bai Pingting no room to refuse. Bai Pingting acknowledged Thirteenth Lady's thoroughness and thanked her for not exposing her presence in Jiaoyan Pavilion yesterday. Thirteenth Lady then departed, leaving Bai Pingting to ponder her intentions.
At Jiaoyan Pavilion, Chu Beijie gathered his brothers who had been living dormant in Great Liang for years under his protection. He announced that he would no longer manage the pavilion, offering a large chest of gold and jewels to those who wished to leave. For those who chose to stay, he invited them to raise their banners and rise in rebellion with him, pledging brotherhood over a cup of wine. All present enthusiastically declared their unwavering loyalty to him.
Before his departure, Chu Beijie entrusted Jiaoyan Pavilion to Thirteenth Lady, giving her his personal jade pendant as a keepsake. Thirteenth Lady, though understanding his noble spirit could not be contained by the small pavilion, was surprised by the swiftness of his departure. She asked for his forgiveness in advance should she ever make a mistake, which he readily granted, noting she rarely made requests.
She reminded him that tomorrow was Bai Pingting's "death anniversary" and that she had prepared his ride for him. Chu Beijie then instructed his soldiers to split into thirty-seven groups, traversing Bailan through different routes to converge at the Bailan-Jin border. Their mission was to fight their way back into Great Jin, rebuild the state, and demonstrate the true might of the Jin Army to He Xia. The carriage delivered Bai Pingting and her companions to the arranged residence.
The coachman handed Bai Pingting a letter from Thirteenth Lady containing a poem: "A jade hairpin and a mirror have been restored. A pair of mandarin ducks is more enviable than an immortal. The promise made beneath the moon has not been broken. Do not wait till your black hair turns white." The coachman also relayed Thirteenth Lady's message that Bai Pingting should convey her message to Chu Beijie herself and that she would know where to find him.
Upon learning that Thirteenth Lady was unmarried, Bai Pingting finally understood the depth of Thirteenth Lady’s heartfelt efforts. Bai Pingting then told Yang Feng that Thirteenth Lady bore no ill will and that she was going to find Chu Beijie. Bai Pingting made her way to the grave marked with her name, knowing Chu Beijie would visit on her "death anniversary."
There, she found Chu Beijie mourning her, reciting a poem and expressing his profound longing and disbelief that she was truly gone. When Bai Pingting revealed herself, Chu Beijie was overwhelmed, confirming that it was not a dream and that she was indeed alive. He questioned why she hadn't sought him out during the past three years. Bai Pingting apologized, explaining that she believed her death would allow him a fresh start, unaware of the pain he endured.
She expressed her regret for the sorrow she caused him and hoped he would stop grieving. When she hinted at leaving again, believing she didn't deserve him, Chu Beijie pleaded with her not to, emphasizing that he was merely a husband who missed his wife and was nothing without her. Returning to her residence, Bai Pingting discovered Yang Feng and the children were gone.
Yang Feng had left a letter explaining that for the sake of the world, she had taken the children with Thirteenth Lady, urging Bai Pingting and Chu Beijie to unite and defeat He Xia. Yang Feng promised they would reunite once peace was restored.
