General and I Episode 8 Recap
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Noble Consort Zhang, frustrated by her childlessness and feeling trampled by other women in the palace, confided in her father, the Chancellor. He expressed his disappointment, reminding her that her ultimate goal was not merely to be a concubine but to ascend to the highest position in the harem, promising to risk everything to achieve this for her.
Later, when King Sima Hong visited her, Noble Consort Zhang complained about his neglect, lamenting that she had to tend to her injuries herself and feared scarring would lead to his scorn. The King reassured her of her respected status, second only to the Queen. Despite this, she confessed to envying a mere maid, Bai Pingting. She noted that Prince Zhenbei, Chu Beijie, cherished Bai Pingting so deeply that he defied the King's commands and broke the law for her.
Noble Consort Zhang concluded that regardless of status, a woman who experiences such true and heartfelt devotion is undeniably enviable. Realizing her underlying complaint was his lack of care for her, the King, in an attempt to appease her, declared that he would eliminate anyone who caused her unhappiness. He immediately summoned the commander of the inner court's Jin Palace Guards and ordered them to find Bai Pingting and kill her on sight, with no need for further reports.
He emphasized the secrecy of the mission and reaffirmed his decision, stating that it was both an act of revenge on his Noble Consort's behalf and a way to ensure his peace of mind by preventing the woman from falling into anyone else's hands. Noble Consort Zhang, now seemingly content, agreed with his judgment and stated she would no longer concern herself with unrelated matters.
She then informed the King that her father had sent newly prepared golden pills, which the King praised for their invigorating effects. Meanwhile, Bai Pingting, though having chosen to leave with He Xia, was tormented by thoughts of Chu Beijie throughout her journey, drifting in and out of consciousness and barely eating.
She was plagued by nightmares, vividly reliving a past dream where her dying father instructed her to memorize a military manual, emphasizing its importance over her own life, before burning it and telling her to seek out the Elder Princess in Yan State. She also dreamt of herself and Chu Beijie being shot down by arrows from Jin forces, with Chu Beijie declaring they could finally die together.
He Xia arranged for Bai Pingting to reside in a vacation villa that once belonged to the House of Prince Jing'an, a property Bai Pingting herself had purchased. She questioned how the villa remained available, as it should have been seized by the King of Yan and recorded in the official ledgers. The maidservant, however, claimed ignorance of such matters. That night, Bai Pingting began to explore the villa, seeking answers.
She discovered a storeroom filled with boxes bearing "Jianye Weavers" seals. As she attempted to open one, unable to find a key, He Xia appeared. He charmed her with warm greetings and feigned concern for her well-being, diverting her attention from the suspicious boxes. Dong Zhuo soon arrived, bringing Chu Beijie's left sword, the Soul Taker Sword.
He Xia presented the sword to Bai Pingting, calling it a token of the five-year peace treaty she had established with Chu Beijie, and also thanked her for driving a wedge between Sima Hong and Chu Beijie. Bai Pingting, however, expressed reluctance to take it, unsettled by He Xia's unusual gratitude. She noted that the Soul Taker Sword was essential to Chu Beijie, and its absence was akin to severing one of his arms.
Bai Pingting knelt, asking for punishment, but He Xia instead reminisced about their shared childhood, recalling fond memories of guessing riddles and teasing each other. His tone then shifted, speaking of his family's slaughter and his life as a pursued outcast, relying on her to secure a temporary peace. He vowed to exact double vengeance on all his enemies, even defying the gods. He then pressed Bai Pingting, asking if she would remain by his side, no matter what.
She affirmed her loyalty, stating that having grown up in the House of Prince Jing'an, where she was treated like a daughter, she would always follow him as long as he did not cast her away. Satisfied, He Xia then directly asked if she could personally kill Chu Beijie when the time came, leaving Bai Pingting speechless. Afterward, He Xia instructed Dong Zhuo to clear all the boxes from the storeroom before daybreak, acknowledging that Bai Pingting had grown suspicious.
Indeed, Bai Pingting questioned Dong Zhuo about his and He Xia's whereabouts and why they had impersonated Liang soldiers. Dong Zhuo, in his simplicity, inadvertently confirmed her suspicions by asking how she knew. Bai Pingting explained that the soldiers in the courtyard did not resemble Yan people and their accents were more akin to Bailan. She added that the goods in the storeroom appeared to be official Jin commercial products, pressing Dong Zhuo on He Xia's true intentions.
Dong Zhuo, flustered and unable to answer, fled. He Xia observed to Dong Zhuo that Bai Pingting was no longer the same person she was in the House of Prince Jing'an; her heart had shifted elsewhere. Meanwhile, Chu Beijie met with King Sima Hong, who, despite Chu Beijie's attempt to resign, rejected it. The King then asserted that Chu Beijie had no choice but to continue his duties as Prince Zhenbei.
He revealed that he would honor the five-year peace treaty Chu Beijie had negotiated, but in return, Chu Beijie must travel to Yan State to secure the crucial copper mines. The King emphasized that abundant copper mines were essential for military supplies, ensuring Great Jin's invincible status for years to come, thus truly fulfilling the aspiration of peace. Chu Beijie accepted the command.
In Yan State, the King of Yan was enraged to learn that fifteen of his copper mines had been seized overnight, with Jin flags planted and his guards stripped and tied to the flagpoles. As he ordered an investigation, Chu Beijie appeared, telling him not to bother. The King of Yan furiously reminded him that those mines were meant to be exchanged for Bai Pingting, accusing the King of Jin of treachery.
Chu Beijie explained that the five-year peace treaty he had agreed to would give the King of Yan ample time to secure his throne and build his army. He asked if the King was satisfied with this practical benefit, clarifying that if Great Jin honored the treaty and the King of Yan achieved his goals, then the fifteen copper mines should naturally belong to Jin.
Separately, Princess Yaotian of Bailan arrived in Jin to seek an audience with King Sima Hong. As she approached, Jin guards stopped her accompanying General Gui, stating that weapons must be removed before seeing the King. Princess Yaotian intervened, explaining that Bailan military law forbade soldiers from parting with their weapons while on duty away from their homeland.
