Legend of the Female General Episode 35 Recap
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Xiao Jue, torn between his duty as a general and his desire not to clip He Yan's wings, resigns himself to a solitary life, believing he and He Yan are destined not to be together. Emperor Chengping, intending to create a rift between them, summons Xiao Jue to the palace and issues two Imperial Edicts. Meanwhile, He Yan, joyfully dressed in a wedding gown at Xiao Mansion, awaits her marriage to Xiao Jue.
Xiao Jue returns with the edicts and, under duress, personally reads them to her. The first edict bestows upon He Yan a General Feihong Mansion. The second, a cruel blow, arranges her marriage to Chu Zhao, Secretary of the Imperial Secretariat, on an auspicious day. The Emperor not only separates the lovers but forces Xiao Jue to announce the decree himself.
Despite Xiao Jue's fervent resistance and willingness to face the Emperor's wrath, he is compelled to comply when the safety of the entire Xiao family is threatened. With the monarch's word being law, He Yan has no choice but to accept the edict, though Xiao Jue desperately clings to it as he hands it over. Later, He Yan petitions Emperor Chengping to revoke the decree. Chu Zhao, also present, feigns sincerity, promising to treat He Yan well.
He Yan rejects him, stating that while she can accept not marrying Xiao Jue, she will never settle for Chu Zhao. She would rather remain alone if she cannot be with the one she loves. Remembering Xiao Jue's plea, the Emperor softens and grants He Yan the option to not marry Chu Zhao, allowing her to live alone. Convinced that Chu Zhao's affection is merely a facade for his ambition, He Yan completely breaks with him.
She smashes the tassel he gifted her, accusing him of becoming as ruthless as Xu Jingfu. Xu Pingting, learning of the Emperor's arranged marriage between Chu Zhao and General Feihong, is devastated. Hearing Chu Zhao tell Yingxiang that the marriage is off, Xu Pingting mockingly confronts him about his failed machinations. Chu Zhao, angered, retorts that she, in her current state, is either pathetic or laughable for her continued haughtiness.
Xu Pingting suddenly lunges to stab him, but Yingxiang swiftly intercepts the blow, sacrificing herself. Xu Pingting, with a mix of tears and laughter, taunts Chu Zhao that his beloved remains out of reach, and the only one who loved him, Yingxiang, is dead—a fitting retribution. Persuaded by Xiao Jing, Xiao Jue rushes to General Feihong Mansion to win He Yan back. He Yan has already convinced the Emperor to let her remain single.
Xiao Jue, looking deeply into her eyes, declares her his only wife, asserting that their love transcends the need for a marriage certificate or formalities, as long as they hold each other in their hearts. The wedding of Song Taotao and Cheng Lisu becomes a grand celebration in Yaojing. He Yan personally helps Song Taotao prepare, advising her that whether as a wife or mother, she must always remember to be herself first.
Watching the joyous ceremony, He Yan feels a pang of envy mixed with a touch of melancholy. Xiao Jue, sensing her emotions, tenderly holds her hand, comforting her. He reflects that their ability to be together, to grow old hand in hand, is a immense blessing, given how many lovers in the world never achieve such happiness. However, their peace is short-lived.
While He Yan and Xiao Jue are enjoying lamb hotpot at Xiao Mansion, the ominous drumbeats of the beacon tower echo through the night. Feinu urgently reports that Wutuo forces are simultaneously attacking Mingshui and Huayuan. He Yan immediately suggests they proceed to the palace to meet the Emperor without delay.
