Original subtitles

♪Shrugging off past burdens♪

♪Beneath the mask, who am I?♪

♪Release and find wider shores♪

♪Love's a riddle, and rain pours heavy♪

♪Crossed paths, now downward fall♪

♪From dust arises starlight's spark♪

♪Tearing through the night's dense blockade♪

♪Heart's flame illuminates all solitude♪

♪Let time's sails drift endlessly♪

♪Through wandering exile♪

♪Breaking free from the cocoon, I start anew♪

♪Moon as song, life as flame♪

♪Nameless heart clings fiercely♪

♪Let me♪

♪Charge toward the next raging river♪

♪Moon darts, snow falls♪

♪We tread rugged paths to reunite♪

♪Hands held tight♪

♪We forever live for love's sake♪

♪Shadow's spear burns fiercely♪

=Legend of The Female General=

=Episode 28=

The lord and lady

are really adaptable.

Now that you're in a high position,

they've become servile.

But in my opinion,

they agreed readily enough,

but there's little sincerity.

Sincere or not,

it doesn't matter.

I want them

to bow their heads before Mother

and admit their wrongs.

But that is

a very lenient punishment.

Not at all.

Their resentment is the point.

Mother doesn't need

fair-weather relationships.

I want them

to swallow their pride

and humble themselves

before Mother.

Let them taste

the humiliation Mother endured.

Glad to see your wish was fulfilled.

Not yet.

What?

Well.

Are you done?

Can we go take a walk?

Why are you here?

If you don't come to me,

I'll come to you instead.

I have official paperwork

to complete.

Chu Zhao,

is it on purpose?

It seems

my paperwork needs

your approval?

That's not what I meant.

Yingxiang, let's go back.

What?

Not even some tea

for me?

Must Lady Shijin

personally host me?

Sir.

I'll prepare tea for Miss Xu

and be back shortly.

Aren't you serving me tea?

Let's go.

Enjoy your tea, Miss Xu.

It's cold.

This one seems scalding hot.

Bring another cup.

Is this

how you treat guests?

What has Chu Zhao taught you?

Though I'm a servant,

I keep proper decorum.

You're a lady of status

but lack dignity.

How dare you?

My young master

taught me this.

When above others,

treat them as equals.

When below others,

maintain your integrity.

I've learned it.

I wonder

if you've grasped it.

If you're satisfied now,

I'll take my leave.

Father.

Pingting.

What's it?

What happened?

Tell me.

He doesn't care about me at all.

That's why he let that wretched maid

humiliate me like this.

Don't cry.

I'll make this right for you.

A mere fourth-rank official.

Who does he think he is?

Zilan.

Aren't these hibiscus flowers

laughable?

Laughable?

Yes.

See how they

bloom so vibrantly now.

Unaware that winter's chill

will soon arrive.

When bitter winds blow,

how long can they last?

Your maid...

What's her name?

A lowly person.

Not important.

These gorgeous flowers

can hardly survive winter

without someone to shield them.

Not to mention those worthless weeds.

One careless mistake,

and they'll end up getting crushed underfoot.

Zilan.

What do you think?

Thank you for the reminder.

I know

I was wrong.

Rufei.

Rufei.

Are you okay?

I'll fetch a physician for you.

I'm the mighty General Feihong.

A minor injury like this

means nothing to me.

Right.

Rufei,

you've been frail since childhood.

I've always worried sick

about you.

But now, you command troops in battle

and have become

the true General Feihong.

Young Master. Please take your medicine.

Young Master.

Your health

has barely recovered.

Don't stop the medicine.

What's the use of recovering?

I'm still trapped

in this wretched courtyard,

unable to go anywhere,

and unable

to do anything.

What do you want to do?

Who are you?

Xu Jingfu.

I know

you're the real He Rufei.

I am the real He Rufei.

Sir,

what brings you here?

I can help you

become the real General Feihong

and achieve your deepest desires.

What do you need

me to do?

(He Yan,)

(every drop of blood I shed,)

(you'll pay back in full.)

(Times have changed.)

(General Feihong's swordsmanship is peerless,)

(and he couldn't possibly be an invalid.)

(I can't be who I was before.)

(Chai Anxi resents Xiao Zhongwu)

(for warmongering)

(and has long held grudges.)

(Son Chai Qian) (Recently,)

(his only child died in battle,)

(deepening his hatred for Xiao Zhongwu.)

(We can exploit this.)

You're General Feihong, He Rufei?

Our family heirloom jade pendant

is only passed to the eldest legitimate son.

But you're supposed to be

on the front lines.

You want revenge for your son,

don't you?

I can help you.

That message-carrying lieutenant

was later killed

by Ding Yi in battle.

Flawlessly executed.

That's why Xiao Jue

couldn't find any evidence.

I never imagined

you'd done so much

for Chancellor Xu.

My son!

Each of these deeds

warrants beheading

or even clan extermination.

Chancellor Xu

just wants

an obedient general

to counter the Xiao Army.

But if things go wrong,

the blame

will fall solely on you.

I'm not afraid of him.

I'm not his pawn.

I am

the undeniable proof of his guilt.

But...

Father.

As the eldest son of our family's main lineage,

everything I've done

has been to strengthen

our main lineage.

So, from now on,

no matter what happens,

both of us

must stand united.

Understand?

Yes.

I understand.

Father,

He Yan isn't actually dead.

What?

And she's about to return.

But rest assured.

I absolutely

won't let her enter the capital alive.

Gentlemen,

you look weary.

Please come inside.

(Prosperity Inn)

As we're near Yaojing,

Yan He has vanished.

Seems he's eager to return home.

Sir, your tea.

His wife is pregnant.

He's concerned.

You'll be home soon too.

Right.

That's good.

Where will you stay?

I...

I'll just stay at any inn.

I have recently received some rewards.

So I'm better off now.

Waiter.

Two steamed buns.

Coming.

Why not stay at the Xiao Mansion?

It has a big yard.

And you're Commander's man.

It's appropriate

to be there.

No need.

Okay.

I...

Gentlemen,

our freshest tea.

Please enjoy.

Here.

Sir.

Gentlemen,

fresh tea.

It's best enjoyed while hot.

Alright.

Go.

Who sent you?

Commander,

these men seem to be targeting you.

I have many enemies.

Don't fear. All's well.

It appears

they're after me.

Are you hurt?

I'm fine.

They couldn't defeat me.

Suicide operatives

with poison in their teeth.

They took it

when cornered.

We're in Chonghuai.

I'll have Yang Mingzhi

from the county office come

and look into their origins.

Okay.

But I know

who sent these assassins

without an investigation.

They've tried to kill me again.

(Chu Mansion)

My painting is crude.

Don't look.

The essence of painting plums

lies in layering and variation.

Like this.

Here.

Zilan.

My bad.

It's okay.

I'll get changed

and return soon.

Sorry.

Our plum painting is unfinished.

Continue?

Yes.

Here, look.

(Yaojing City) Pendants.

Come and take a look.

(Yaojing City)

- General Feihong! - General Feihong!

- General Feihong! - General Feihong!

Do you intend to cling to

an identity that isn't yours

forever?

But

your current achievements

are entirely built upon

being the He family's legitimate heir.

Yaojing.

I've finally returned.

I've sent people to Huayuan

to look for

evidence.

Besides,

recently,

I received a letter from home.

We're commanded to attend

the Mid-Autumn banquet

at the palace.

By then,

Xu Jingfu and He Rufei

will surely attend.

They must have received

news of our return.

But under the Emperor's watchful eye

and considering our positions,

they won't make any moves

before the Mid-Autumn banquet.

You're General Fengyun,

and I'm Attendant Wu'an.

We should naturally

enter the palace banquet with dignity.

If He Rufei

provokes us,

I'm not afraid.

But if he

avoids confronting me,

I'll certainly seek him out.

I'll plant suspicion

in mind of His Majesty

and the court officials.

General He,

you're meticulously planning

every move.

By the end of the Mid-Autumn banquet,

the investigation

in Huayuan will have yielded results.

Then,

we'll determine our next steps

based on the situation.

Stolen things

must eventually be returned.

He Rufei,

between you and me,

it's a fight to the death.

Sir,

the Master and Mistress

ask you to have dinner.

Sir,

your

jade pendant...

(Xiao Mansion)

Jing.

Madam.

You're finally back.

I'm back

with a friend.

This is He Yan.

I am He Yan.

Mr. Xiao and Madam.

So you're Huaijin's friend.

How extraordinary.

We've never seen Huaijin

bring friends home before.

Your friendship must be

exceptional.

Good to see you.

Rongwei personally made dinner

while awaiting your return.

I want

to first see Father and Mother.

(Ancestral Tablets of the Xiao Clan)

(Xiao)

(Commemoration)

(Jing,)

(only by retaking Que City)

(can we uncover the truth of Mingshui, clear Father's name,)

(and honor the 30,000 fallen men.)

(I)

(deserve to die for this.)

Mr. He,

he's been away so long.

Let him spend time

with Father and Mother.

How about

we wait in the parlour?

After you.

Ancestors,

your descendant,

Xiao Jue, have returned.

This time,

I will surely expose

the disloyal officials,

purge the imperial court,

clear our family's name,

and get justice for our army.

May you protect us.

(Tablet of Father Xiao Zhongwu)

(Tablet of Mother Song Wan) Father, Mother,

I have something

to tell you.

I've found the most significant person

in my life.

But she still has unfinished matters.

When everything settles down,

I'll surely bring her

to meet you.

These coming days,

I'll be troubling you

and your wife.

No need for formalities.

Since you're Huaijin's friend,

you're our friend too.

Treat this place as your own home.

Stay as long as you wish.

Just relax.

Don't trouble yourself.

The guest room

to my west will be fine.

Huaijin,

didn't you always prefer tranquility?

Why this sudden change?

It seems Huaijin and Mr. He

get along well.

Eat a lot.

The mushroom and chicken stew.

Your favorite.

Eat it.

You remember?

Your favorite.

Of course, I do.

You two share a brotherly bond.

He's never shown this level of care

toward me as his elder brother.

Eat a lot.

Eat.

Miss,

come take a look.

How terribly rude of me

to visit Mr. and Mrs. Xiao

without bringing gifts.

I came empty-handed.

What should I buy?

You're sent by He Rufei, right?

Sir,

what?

I'm merely passing through.

I'll spare you today.

Tell your master.

Your debt

will be paid.

Sir,

our people

were discovered by He Yan.

"Discovered"?

Young Master,

I am useless.

You failed at both tracking

and assassination.

Useless!

Where is she now?

In the mansion?

No.

She said,

"Your debt

will be paid."

Right.

Now that she's in the capital,

it's either her destruction or ours.

Let's go to that cosmetics shop

we went to the other day?

Okay.

♪Light shines upon my heart♪

♪Unveiling scars, I choose to swim upstream♪

♪The resonance of courage rings loud and clear♪

♪It's the boldness that defines existence♪

♪I've seen the mountains♪

♪And trodden through ice♪

♪Day after day, I venture alone♪

♪Destiny is my creed♪

♪Ideals surge beneath the surface♪

♪Igniting the flame against the winds♪

♪A restless yearning in my soul♪

♪Gazing through the mire♪

♪Who cares about this boundless void♪

♪Charge ahead with blazing fervor♪

♪Stubbornly fighting with my life♪

♪Soaring across the world's expanse♪

♪There must always be a longing♪

♪Disregard the wounds to seek the light♪

♪Light shines upon my heart♪

♪Unveiling scars, I choose to swim upstream♪

♪The resonance of courage rings loud and clear♪

♪It's the boldness that defines existence♪

♪Chasing the light within my heart♪

♪Burying frailty, embracing life through death♪

♪You'll meet gazes where storms brew♪

♪With our unwavering true love, brave the world with me♪

♪Soaring across the world's expanse♪

♪There must always be a longing♪

♪Disregard the wounds to seek the light♪

♪Light shines upon my heart♪

♪Unveiling scars, I choose to swim upstream♪

♪The resonance of courage rings loud and clear♪

♪It's the boldness that defines existence♪

♪Chasing the light within my heart♪

♪Burying frailty, embracing life through death♪

♪You'll meet gazes where storms brew♪

♪With our unwavering true love, brave the world with me♪