General and I (A Lonesome Fragrance Waiting to Be Appreciated / 孤芳不自赏)

- Stop right there! - Stop right there!

Lu Ke?

He Xia.

You can't escape this time.

Attack!

Dong Zhuo!

Don't stay to fight!

Retreat quickly!

Dong Zhuo, go!

Here.

Your Majesty.

Silence!

I've held this banquet today to announce good news to all.

Prince of Zhenbei visited King of Yan personally and convinced him

to exchange 15 copper mines for five years of peace.

This is our nation's good fortune and blessing for our people.

Prince of Zhenbei has rendered a meritorious service.

Here!

Let us drink to peace between Jin and Yan as well as to Prince of Zhenbei!

A toast to peace between Jin and Yan!

A toast to Prince of Zhenbei!

Now that the alliance is formed

we will no longer fear any menace.

I have yet another announcement to make today.

Prince of Zhenbei, Chu Bei Jie. Receive the decree!

Present.

I hereby appoint you as Chief Commander of all armed services.

Be ready for battle.

Get ready to launch war upon Great Liang!

Those killers outside the Great Wall murdered and robbed our merchants.

Teach them a lesson!

Chu Bei Jie!

I accept the decree.

Princess of Bai Lan has agreed to open up the military passes to us.

We will pass through Bai Lan State to attack Liang State.

It will be a smooth journey.

- Bestow wine. - Yes.

Here!

I congratulate the success of our attack on Great Liang in advance!

Drink!

Congratulations, Your Majesty!

Here, let's drink.

Your Majesty!

Are you all right, Your Majesty?

- Your Majesty? - Your Majesty?

Your Majesty!

Is the wine taking effect?

- Should you get some rest? - No.

I'm all right.

His Majesty is all right?

Your Majesty...

My queen, fret not.

I'm too happy today, so I drank a bit too quickly.

I'll be fine when I get some air and sober up.

Your Majesty.

- Why don't I come with you? - Don't bother.

Host the banquet for me.

Play music!

Dance!

His Majesty is all right.

It was just a scare.

Your Majesty.

Here, have a seat.

- Bottoms up! - Sure!

Your Majesty!

Don't assist me.

Don't assist me.

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty...

Quickly.

Give me the azoth.

Yes.

Don't bother.

Step away. Leave now.

- Leave now! - Yes.

Quickly! Leave now!

Your Majesty.

Here you go.

I'm fine.

You're not to tell anyone what you saw today.

I'm just feeling unwell.

I just need some rest.

Yes!

This is the azoth that His Majesty is taking.

Does Your Highness know what this azoth is made of?

What effects does it have?

I know about this pill.

This is the medicinal pill that Noble Consort Zhang's father

Chancellor Zhang ordered from Taoist Wu.

After His Majesty took it

his health and energy improved.

Imperial Physician Huo has also checked its contents.

It's indeed a supplement to fortify one's physical condition.

There shouldn't be any problem with it.

It's just that...

When I saw His Majesty today

his health condition isn't as good as before.

Perhaps he might get better after some maintenance?

Don't get distracted by this.

Now that His Majesty has entrusted yet another important task to you

he has high hopes for you.

You must take great caution.

You mustn't let His Majesty down for he trusted deeply in you.

How confident are you about the battle in Great Liang?

I will surely do my very best to share His Majesty's burden.

Your Highness, I've brought him back.

If we hadn't arrived in time, he might have been killed.

Prince of Jing An's Manor?

I think that they are no more than some useless bums!

General Gui!

I am grateful to Your Highness for saving my life!

Your Highness, do rise.

I've only done what I should do.

I have yet to thank Your Highness for the huge gift you've brought me.

You went along with my plan and acted as a soldier of Great Liang in Yan State

to attack merchants of Jin State.

That was enough to stir up Sima Hong's hatred for Liang.

It now gives Bai Lan State time to recuperate and fortify.

This is to kill with a borrowed sword.

Your Highness played it well.

By the way, where is that skilled strategist Miss Bai?

I'd like to meet her.

Princess.

She was but a maid of mine.

She has already left.

That's such a pity.

I'd hoped to meet her today.

However...

Your Highness?

I'm just thinking that you were ambushed right after you departed.

Could she have reported you to King of Yan?

She wouldn't!

Sister Ping Ting would never inform King of Yan.

If she did, both Young Master and I would be dead by now.

When she left, she even left behind a sword on the pillar.

Dong Zhuo!

A sword?

What sword is it?

Is there a concealed meaning in it?

It was just a game we used to play as children.

Be sure to pitch a tent in the courtyard.

Get the children some toys as well.

Ping Ting, get down quickly!

Quickly!

The smooth surface of the metal can reflect light onto places we want

according to the angle.

If she had tilted the angle slightly more

that light would be reflected on the gates of the local authorities.

It would then draw their attention.

However, she didn't do so.

I'm begging you.

Please don't let her leave.

Young Master...

When she left, we followed her all the way.

She wasn't going toward Jiankang City.

Therefore, she couldn't possibly inform Chu Bei Jie either.

If she had gone in the direction of Jiankang City

what would Your Highness do?

Her life matters not to me.

Break off a relationship when you should. No hesitation.

A true hero indeed.

If Bai Lan State were to have a talent like Your Highness

who is skilled in both civil and military affairs

it would be wonderful.

Your Highness.

It is my honor to serve Bai Lan State.

Good!

Since Your Highness has the intention of doing so

it couldn't be better!

He Xia, receive my orders!

Present.

From today onward, you're Bai Lan State's General of Fast Cavalry.

You shall assist Prime Minister Gui Chang Qing

in commanding the three armed services!

Thank you, Your Highness.

Princess! My father is yet to know of this matter.

I'm afraid that you will have to inform him first.

I am at least the princess of Bai Lan State.

If I don't even wield such a trivial power

why would Prime Minister Gui have me back in the state?

- But... - Enough!

I have already made up my mind.

General Gui.

Shouldn't you bow to General of Fast Cavalry?

Greetings to General He.

General Gui...

General Gui, do take care of me from now on.

Your Majesty.

I'll set out to Liang State with the army tomorrow.

I'm here to ask Your Majesty for the tally and your orders.

What is there to worry about Great Liang?

I'm very confident about this battle.

There's no doubt in how it will end.

What is there to order?

Here is the tally.

Take it.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

I will not let Your Majesty down.

Rise.

Bei Jie, I'd have to boost your spirits higher.