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[General And I]
[Episode 6]
Ping Ting?
Bai Ping Ting!
You lied to me!
[Fangqin Hall] (Noble Consort Zhang's quarters)
Your Majesty, King of Yan has sent a handwritten letter.
Bring it over.
I made a treaty of alliance with Great Jin out of sincerity.
Little did I expect Your Majesty to act in bad faith.
I can't tolerate such actions.
I'd advise Your Majesty to hand over Bai Ping Ting as promised.
If not, Great Yan will break the treaty and wage all-out war with Jin.
Till death do we rest.
A wolf in sheep's clothing.
If he had the ability to go against me
why would he even negotiate a deal in the first place?
Has anyone heard from Prince of Zhenbei?
- Shouldn't you be searching for him? - Yes!
Hold it!
Be cautious.
Just search for him in private.
No one in the army must know that Prince of Zhenbei is missing.
I understand.
Your Majesty.
King of Yan is looking for Bai Ping Ting.
Could she still be alive?
Bai Ping Ting definitely can't die.
King of Yan exchanged 15 copper mines for her.
I can't turn down such a deal.
And I shouldn't.
I don't understand.
Bai Ping Ting is but a maidservant.
Why would King of Yan pay such a huge price for her?
If he lusts after her, he could easily have her in his harem
with any excuse before he took out Prince of Jing An's Manor.
Unless...
Bai Ping Ting holds the key to other secrets?
Secrets that are much more valuable than 15 copper mines?
Noble Consort has a point.
Someone might have the answer.
Will you come clean or not?
Don't even dream about it!
Keep hitting him!
His Majesty arrives!
Greetings to Your Majesty!
How is the interrogation?
At the moment, nothing yet.
What?
Your Majesty.
This man is really tight-lipped.
I have used various methods, but I can't get him to speak.
Release him.
This is...
Release him!
Yes!
I won't gobble you up.
Why are you so guarded?
You didn't reveal a word even when tortured.
Are the bones in your body quite tough?
I've always admired those who are loyal.
I'd like to make friends with you.
Friends?
The enemy of my enemy could be my friend.
Have you not heard of that?
My enemy is King of Yan.
He is also your enemy.
That makes us friends.
As if!
You also played a part in Prince of Jing An Manor's massacre.
You're also our enemy!
You don't see me as a friend. But what about Miss Bai?
She should be your friend.
Sister Bai? What have you done to her?
Hold him!
Little man.
It seems that you care greatly for your Sister Ping Ting.
She was taken away by Prince of Zhenbei yesterday.
She is here in the lands of Great Jin.
What on earth do you want?
I won't allow you to hurt her!
Let go of me!
Hurt her?
She's now critically wounded and hanging onto her last breath.
Would I still need to hurt her?
What did you say?
Sister Bai is... She is...
You...
Let go of me!
Bai Ping Ting is very talented.
It's a pity that she won't live long.
I have nothing to do with her death.
I can't think of a reason to go to great pains to save her.
What is it that you want?
It's simple.
Tell me why King of Yan insists on keeping her alive.
Perhaps I might save you.
Fine.
Since you refuse to tell me, don't blame me for being ruthless.
- Guards! - Present!
- Kill Bai Ping Ting! - Yes!
I'll tell you! I will!
Don't kill her!
You're willing to tell me now?
Tell me about it then.
It's... it's because...
It's because of the military manual.
Military manual?
Sister Bai has a military manual that's been passed down in her family.
She memorized it.
It's said that one who has the military manual will have the world.
It's no wonder that woman is so valuable.
But that moron Murong Su will never have the world.
It's because the world will definitely be mine.
No... You lied to me.
You also want to have Sister Bai to yourself!
Sima Hong, you...
Gag him.
We don't need him to talk anymore.
- Yes! - Yes!
Sima Hong!
I'll kill you!
Sima Hong!
Don't hurt Sister Bai!
Sima Hong!
What are they putting up?
"Dong Zhuo of Yan State spied on our country."
"He probed into our confidential military documents and reports."
"He acted as a spy for Yan State."
- Treacherous spy! - How abominable!
- Kill him! - Then we won't have to suffer!
- Torture him to death! - So many soldiers were killed!
It's all their fault!
What is the use of being young?
Why is he beaten so badly?
Kill him!
He is the spy from Yan State that was caught two days ago.
Kill him!
A spy never ends well.
What can't he be? He has to be a spy?
Kill him!
- He got so many people killed! - Exactly!
- Torture him to death! - Kill him!
- It's all their fault!
- Kill him! - Spy!
Kill him! Kill him!
- Torture him! - Spy!
Dong Zhuo!
Wake up!
Sister Bai?
I'd advise you not to untie this rope.
Chu Bei Jie...
When do you act so recklessly?
Save us.
How?
This is all net and snares.
Every thread is tied to a bell.
One move and the entire net will fall.
Once the bells ring, 300 imperial guards will come rushing out.
Both of you will never make it out of here.
Why did you lie to me and then leave?
Have you forgotten what we said to each other last night?
You really don't have a solution?
I will give you one more chance.
Come with me.
I won't go with you.
I will never leave Dong Zhuo here alone.
I would rather die here than leave with you.
Whatever happened yesterday or in the past
it was just your wishful thinking that I had any interest in you.
Take him away now!
Quickly!
Let's go!
Someone has taken the prisoner away!
- Round them up! - Get on the horse!
Chu Bei Jie!
What will you do if we leave?
The city gates will be open for another hour.
I just want you to stay alive.
Attack!
Leave now!
Close the gates! Stop her!
You know where Young Master is, right?
Go and meet up with him.
Leave the horse to me.
I have to head back.
Ping Ting, have you gone mad?
We just escaped from there.
Why are you heading back there now?
Sima Hong is after me.
My life for your life.
This has nothing to do with Chu Bei Jie.
I can't let him die for nothing.
Chu Bei Jie is Jin State's Prince of Zhenbei.
How could Sima Hong possibly kill him?
Ping Ting, even if he does get killed
doesn't that avenge Prince of Jing An's Manor?
Treason means capital punishment.
I can't just watch Chu Bei Jie die.
He saved us this time.
There will be a time to avenge Prince of Jing An's Manor.
No one should avenge them for us.
Sister Bai...
Who knew that Prince of Zhenbei would do such a thing?
How so?
Prince of Zhenbei is already seduced by the witch.
He has lost his senses.
I heard that he even wanted to save her from execution.
Save her from execution?
How atrocious!
His Majesty arrives!
Long live the king!
Rise!
Thank you, Your Majesty!
What are you chatting about?
It was so lively just now.
Your Majesty.
We heard that Prince of Zhenbei collaborated with foreign enemies
to assist the wanted criminal in his escape.
It disturbs us greatly to learn of such news.
Where did you get such news?
Reporting to Your Majesty.
The news was made known by all three armed services at the same time.
We don't know the truth.
Hence, we have given orders to stop the rumor from spreading.
We have also caught those who spread the rumor.
It's just that rumors spread fast.
Many already know about it.
There is no clue to tell where the rumor first started.
Moreover, Prince of Zhenbei hasn't shown up in the army for some time.
All the soldiers are in a panic.
They think that the rumor is true.
Your Majesty.
I don't believe that Prince of Zhenbei would do such a treacherous deed.
However, one can give a dog a bad name and hang him.
Should Prince of Zhenbei remain in hiding
I'm afraid that...
Prince of Zhenbei is ill with smallpox.
He can't be out in the wind, so he can't go outdoors.
It so happens that the army is affected by the rumors.
Someone must have learned of his illness and spread the rumor.
It's just to influence the morale of our army.
Smallpox?
I see.
Your Majesty.
Since Prince of Zhenbei can't clarify it in person
what should we do about the rumor?
Should anyone continue to spread such a rumor, they will be killed.
The rumor must be put to an end within three days.
Should there be problems in any troop
the leader of that troop will bring me the perpetrator's head!
Your Majesty is wise!
Step out!
- Yes! - Yes!
Your Majesty...
You still have the cheek to address me?
Great Jin's almighty Prince of Zhenbei was arrested
for breaking a prisoner out for the sake of a woman!
Should anyone hear about this, how am I to hold my head up?
What about the integrity of Great Jin?
People have praised you as the God of War.
You are a hero to our people!
What about today?
You've become a traitor that everyone would kill!
A laughingstock to all!
That was the trap set by Your Majesty.
I don't want her to be caught
so I could only jump right in.
Atrocious!
It was just a woman.
I can give you as many women with her good looks as you want!
This is the only one woman I will love in this lifetime.
For her... I do not fear being laughed at by anyone.
What exactly are you bewitched with?
I deserve to die for defying Your Majesty.
Please punish me, Your Majesty.
You have disappointed me greatly!
Punish you?
What would you have me punish you for?
All the officials were reproaching you for collaborating with enemies.
If I were to punish you, it would be for treason!
By then, you would end up headless!
I will be responsible for the crime I committed.
Even if I were beheaded
I would have no regrets.
Do you think that you can die whenever you want?
This body of yours isn't yours now!
Every drop of your blood must be shed to defend Great Jin!
It should be shed on the battlefield!
You still have the cheek to seek death in front of me in such a place?
The rumor that Prince of Zhenbei
collaborated with enemies has already spread.
The only solution is to seek out Bai Ping Ting soon.
You have to kill her in public.
Only then can you put the rumor to rest and set the record straight.
I beg Your Majesty to let her off.
I...
I can take down cities and lands for Your Majesty.
I can die on the battlefield for Great Jin.
But I will never take her life to save my own reputation!
Do you not understand what I just said?
Every word I waste my time saying right here is said to save your life!
I won't kill her.
I will never kill her.
Please spare her, Your Majesty!
You want me to spare her?
She served Young Prince of Jing An.
Will he let you off?
You broke the prisoner out and I have already blocked off the news
but rumors spread like bushfire!
Who could be that resourceful and dares to stir up such chaos?
You're so badly wounded.
You shouldn't be staying in such a dark and humid place.
Come back with me to the palace.
I'll summon the imperial physician to take a good look at you.
You'd better pray that we find Bai Ping Ting in three days.
Otherwise, no one can save you.
You will have to explain to everyone in person.
Anyone?
Present!
Take him away.
Yes.
Your Majesty! Appease your anger, Your Majesty!
Take care of your health, Your Majesty!
Your Majesty... This is...
- Quickly. - Your Majesty.
- Attend on the side. - Yes.
Has Prince of Zhenbei made Your Majesty angry again?
He's still young and hotblooded.
He was just seduced by that witch.
I believe he must have fallen in love for the first time.
Your Majesty should be more patient with him.
Once that witch is dead, he won't think about her anymore.
It will all be fine then.
What made me furious is that I really don't dare to kill him.
I'm actually worried that if Great Jin loses him
it would be like a ship without its rudder
and a house without its pillar.
I'm angry at myself for not having any backup plans all these years.
I put my mind and soul into mentoring him.
I had entrusted Great Jin's safety only to him!
Please appease your anger.
Do you still remember my mother's last words?
A dog begs for food to survive.
It can guard your home and defend your estate.
A wolf hunts for food to survive.
It should be released into foreign lands to fight for you.
You can beat a dog when it misbehaves.
You can only kill a wolf when it disobeys you.
Chu Bei Jie is a wolf!
Please reconsider, Your Majesty.
Prince of Zhenbei entered the palace at a young age.
He fought his first battle at the age of 14 and became famous.
He fought heart and soul for Great Jin.
Time after time, his life was at risk.
He rendered numerous merits.
- His loyalty is clear for all to see. - Enough!
You have aged as well.
You just keep repeating the same old comments.
I am well aware of that.
Otherwise, I wouldn't have put up with him until now.
You must be tired as well. Get some rest soon.
Is Your Majesty going to Fangqin Hall?
I am the king.
Do I need to report to you about my whereabouts at all times?
Your Highness.
I have followed your orders to spread the rumor
of Chu Bei Jie's betrayal to the army of Jin State.
Chu Bei Jie's reputation has now fallen to scraps.
He won't have long to live!
Well done.
Very good!
Chu Bei Jie...
He actually fell in love with Bai Ping Ting at first sight.
Women are the cause of such trouble.
Sima Hong couldn't have seen this coming.
Young Master.
Would he harm Sister Ping Ting?
Ping Ting has always been very clever.
She will handle this situation very well.
When can I gather all my men?
I have already sent all my men over to meet up with Your Highness.
Please be patient, Your Highness.
We'll check the men and horses first before we plan the next step.
It seems to be the only plan now.
Ping Ting...
I'm sure that you will handle this matter very well.
What is that sound?
It's the soldiers and horses that are here to meet with you.
So soon?
Why would you also betray me?
All traitors can be killed by anyone.
Young Master, get on the horse!
- Go after them! - Yes!
His Majesty arrives!
Welcome, Your Majesty.
Great blessings to Your Majesty.
You may all get up.
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty must be worried about state affairs.
That's why you're so tired.
He Xiang, bring me the azoth.
Yes.
Why don't I give you a massage?
Your Highness, the azoth.
Your Majesty.
The azoth does work wonders.
Once I take it, my head doesn't hurt that much anymore.
I just feel refreshed and re-energized.
It is indeed a treasure of the immortals.
It's a pity that there are only 10 of them.
It makes me all the more unwilling to finish them.
Your Majesty must be joking.
The world belongs to Your Majesty.
What is there that you can't have?
My father knows that the azoth is effective
so he's summoned Taoist Wu and his alchemist friends
to work on refining the azoth for Your Majesty.
They will work on it twice as hard and its effect will also be doubled.
Your Majesty need not worry that you will run out.
Have as many as you wish.
That is good.
Thank Prime Minister for making such an effort.
My father and I dedicate ourselves to serving Your Majesty.
It is my blessing that Your Majesty is healthy.
Noble Consort is more thoughtful.
You know me well.
Chief Eunuch Wang!
What is the matter?
- Go! - Yes!
Your Majesty, a woman outside the palace seeks audience with you.
She claims to be...
Bai Ping Ting.
Bai Ping Ting?
We've searched her. She carries no weapon.
- Untie her. - Yes.
Come in.
Your Majesty.
We have brought her in.
Commoner Bai Ping Ting greets Your Majesty.
It is indeed you.
You should be dead.
Gods favored you and allowed you to escape once.
You should have fled for your life.
However, here you stand before me again and alive.
You are not one who acts recklessly.
Now that you have surrendered yourself
what scheme have you been plotting?
I have no scheme.
I am here to repay a debt.
Repay your debt?
Whose debt is it?
Prince of Zhenbei, Chu Bei Jie.
Haven't you done him enough harm?
He will soon be dead.
I heard that Prince of Zhenbei is accused of collaborating with enemies.
I'd like to save him.
I'd like to know how you intend to save him.
Have Prince of Zhenbei kill me in public to prove his innocence.
If so, then no one could accuse him of treason.
Noble Consort, did you hear that?
This woman is quite interesting.
I have taken a liking to her.
A fair and smart lady like Miss Bai is surely likable.
Otherwise, how could Prince of Zhenbei be so infatuated with her?
What if I refuse to give you a chance?
Isn't Your Majesty relieved that I have come here to seek death?
A sage teaches without changing the people.
A wise man governs well without altering the laws.
Prince of Zhenbei committed treason. It's a death sentence.
Your Majesty will have to kill him.
Isn't Your Majesty annoyed at having to kill an important official
for the sake of an unknown enemy woman?
Although Great Jin is now in its prime
Your Majesty will still be short of a capable general
if you lose Prince of Zhenbei.
Your Majesty is used to having others at your mercy.
I'm sure that you wouldn't wish to be at someone else's mercy.
Therefore, Your Majesty will grant me this chance.
You do have something on me.
I wouldn't dare.
I've heard that you're well read in military manuals
and skilled in devising strategies.
If you could offer me your military manual
I might give you a chance to repay your debt
and save Chu Bei Jie.
I also know that military manuals are precious.
If not, King of Yan wouldn't have exchanged 15 copper mines for you.
I won't force you.
Deal!
It's just that the military manual is memorized.
I will need to transcribe it in detail from memory.
Please release Prince of Zhenbei first.
I will release him when you're done transcribing the manual.
I'm willing to assist you, Your Majesty.
I shall monitor Bai Ping Ting
until she finishes transcribing the military manual.
Since Noble Consort volunteered, why would I object to it?
I'll leave Miss Bai to you.
I am looking forward to the result.
Yes.
Take care, Your Majesty.
This face...
It's just quite comely.
That look in her eyes though... It is quite fiery.
She looks every bit a vixen.
Bold bitch!
Do you know who I am?
I've heard that King of Jin adores only the empress in the entire harem.
For years, he only took one noble consort as a token.
Judging by your age, you don't seem to be the empress.
I'm afraid that you must be the unfortunate Noble Consort.
How dare you!
He Xiang.
You fancy yourself smart.
Fortunate or not... That isn't to be judged by anyone.
You have to witness it for yourself.
The empress?
You don't understand men at all.
All he can see is the smile of the new love
while the old love weeps unheard.
A man loves only one woman in his lifetime?
That's just a show that men put on for others.
Your Highness is wise.
You must have been prepared for the day when you aged and became the old lover.
Bai Ping Ting.
I can't be bothered to argue with you.
Since His Majesty left you to me
I certainly won't go easy on you.
- He Xiang. - Present.
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