Resumo do episódio 9 de Love Beyond the Grave
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The gates of Shuozhou, which had remained shut for months, finally swing open as Duan Xu returns on horseback. Though he is covered in battle scars, he holds high the severed head of the enemy leader, Awo'erqi, announcing a victory that transforms the citizens' fear into thunderous cheers. Watching the scene, Chenying is filled with a newfound resolve to become a hero just like him.
He Simu realizes that the Pòwàng Sword, a weapon of mercy that both takes and saves lives, chose Duan Xu not for his power, but to redeem him from his blood-stained past and the hardships etched into his soul. Back at the residence, Duan Xu insists that He Simu dress his wounds instead of the physician or the soldiers. This causes visible jealousy in Meng Wan, prompting Xia Qingsheng to usher the others out to give the General peace.
Because He Simu lacks the sense of touch, her movements are somewhat rough, but she urges Duan Xu to recover quickly so they can fulfill their pact to trade the five senses. Later, Yan Ke visits He Simu, noting that the heavy casualties from the war have caused a disturbance in the Fusang Tree.
He brings a painting of pines and cypresses as a gift, but He Simu admits she has developed a preference for plum blossoms, which brave the frost without yielding. Yan Ke immediately senses the influence of the mortal general, though He Simu dismisses her interest as a passing amusement for her rest day. Duan Xu eventually meets with Han Lingqiu to discuss the impending arrival of Marshal Qin.
Duan Xu offers to answer any questions about the past, but Han Lingqiu decides he is satisfied being a Captain of the Tabai Army and does not wish to pursue his forgotten life. Duan Xu reflects on the truth he has hidden: during their trials in the "Tiānzhīxiǎo" training ground, where only one student was meant to survive, Duan Xu defeated Han Lingqiu but refused to kill him.
He had scarred Han’s face and used a memory-erasing decoction and a swapped corpse to save his life and send him away. Reflecting on his childhood in Tiānzhīxiǎo, Duan Xu tells He Simu how life there was a cruel game of survival where kindness was treated as a fatal weakness. He recounts a mission on a beautiful, sunny day when he realized he was becoming a monster.
From that moment, he vowed to one day reclaim his name and live openly as a man. He Simu observes that despite growing up in such "muck," he remarkably managed to stay true to himself. The arrival of Censorial Counselor Fang Xianye brings political tension to the city. As the Grain Commissioner, Fang distributes food and takes credit for the victory on behalf of the Emperor and Marshal Qin.
Chenying is frustrated that the official is stealing glory from the General, but Duan Xu remains indifferent as long as the people are fed. Fang Xianye presents an order for the Tabai Army to withdraw outside the city, but Duan Xu counters that this would leave Shuozhou vulnerable to enemy remnants. To avoid the fallout of a chaotic city, Fang yields and leaves the defense in Duan Xu's hands.
As the victory banquet begins, the soldiers celebrate with wine and song. Chenying's admiration for Duan Xu grows, and the General offers to let the boy train with him. However, Chenying becomes distressed when He Simu bluntly tells him that they are bound to part ways eventually.
She explains to Duan Xu that she only cared for the boy to fulfill a deal with his father and that she will likewise return to her own place once their trade is complete. The celebration continues late into the night. Xia Qingsheng attempts to confess his feelings to Meng Wan, but he succumbs to the alcohol and passes out before he can speak. As the soldiers toast to reclaiming their lost lands, Duan Xu’s wounds begin to bleed again.
He asks He Simu to change his dressings, jokingly suggesting she take his sense of touch so he won't feel the pain. She refuses, reminding him that pain is a mortal's protection, and expresses that she prefers him as he is now—vulnerable and human.
