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

Princess.

Prince Consort.

Has Miss Bai woken up?

Your Highness, she is awake

but I'm worried that her sickly face would dampen your mood.

I've ordered her to stay in her room.

I've come to visit her.

Why would you confine her to her room instead?

Do invite her over.

I'd like to take a look at this incredibly intelligent beauty.

Yes.

Dong Zhuo, go and invite Miss Bai here.

Yes.

Your Highness, after you.

Ping Ting.

What are we to do when Princess Yao Tian comes here?

We'll just adopt any appropriate measures.

Don't let your concern show.

I saw Princess Yao Tian during the day.

Although she seems to be kind and friendly

I find her quite pretentious.

She doesn't seem easy to get along with.

What will you do if she picks on you at the banquet tonight?

If her words contradict her actions, she'd play right into my hands.

It's good if she picks on me.

Ping Ting.

As long as He Xia is here, we can't escape on our own.

We need someone tougher to come up with a method

to drive us out of here.

Ping Ting, you're referring to Princess Yao Tian?

As for the days to come, they won't be easy on us.

At least we've already made it out of

that isolated and closely watched little house.

Princess Yao Tian is a lot more cooperative than I expected.

That has also saved us a lot of work.

Whatever she has in mind, we only have one goal.

Stay alive and get out of here.

Sister Ping Ting, are you feeling better?

The princess has arrived.

She would like to meet you.

Ping Ting.

Your Highness.

I've had the servants prepare a few of your favorite desserts.

Prince Consort, thank you for remembering that.

I've also ordered them to prepare Clear Brew.

Clear Brew?

It's said that Clear Brew has the sweetness of nine brews.

It has a strong fragrance and sweetness.

Who knew that Prince Consort would prepare such a feast tonight?

I must be in luck for some good food.

Your Highness, you'll surely like it.

Miss Bai?

Why are you serving me?

Clear Brew is quite high in alcohol content

and fermented repeatedly in the process.

It's very intense.

Be careful not to get drunk.

Prince Consort.

Miss Bai is our guest.

She has yet to recover from her illness.

She's still very frail.

How could we allow our guest to pour us wine?

Ping Ting.

There are many maids in the manor.

You don't have to serve us.

Your Highness, Young Master.

When I woke up and learned that it was Your Highness who saved me

I was very grateful to Your Highness.

However, I'm not skilled in any other way

so I could only serve you to express my gratitude.

Besides, I was Young Master's maid.

These were just my duties.

Miss Bai, you're so thoughtful.

I just hope that Your Highness won't dislike me.

Why would I?

Stop right there.

Unauthorized personnel aren't allowed in here.

My sister is in there.

I came here with her.

How am I unauthorized personnel?

Miss Zui Ju?

It's you again?

You should leave.

Sister Ping Ting will be fine.

But she's in there...

- I... - Leave.

- I must... - Leave now.

I must get in there!

Move it!

Stop dragging me!

- Get going! - Let go of me!

Prince Consort, here is a toast to you.

Good wine.

Miss Bai's soft hands don't seem to be made for such chores.

I heard that Miss Bai plays the zither very well.

I wonder if I have the honor to pose as a music lover and hear you play today.

Your Highness.

She might have been taught in music, but she's out of practice.

It's best not to have her embarrass herself today.

It's said that the zither is only played for one who appreciates it.

I have made quite an abrupt request.

I wonder if I could be Miss Bai's soulmate in music today.

If Your Highness is willing to hear me play

I'm definitely willing to play for you.

How about Your Highness and Young Master drink while I play?

Great.

I've never known that zither could produce such beautiful music.

This is indeed remarkable.

Speaking of which, Prince Consort grew up with Miss Bai.

You got to listen to such beautiful music every day.

That makes me very envious.

Should Your Highness wish to hear me play

just summon me anytime.

Indeed.

You're now staying in Prince Consort's Manor.

I really am lucky.

Since everyone is still excited from drinking

I wonder if Miss Bai could play us another song.

Your Highness--

I wonder what Your Highness would like to hear.

Since that was a song of springtime

there should be one each for every season.

Indeed, there is one song for each season.

They are named "Spring View"

"Summer Murmurs," "Autumn Bugs," and "Winter Melody."

I wonder which tune Your Highness would prefer.

Since there are four seasons and we just started with spring

why doesn't Miss Bai play the remaining three for me?

Yes.

"Pale wrist, flushed skin as of a bamboo shoot."

"Long fingers pick and strum the strings of the zither."

Those lines in the poem must be referring to hands like Miss Bai's.

Bring me my sword.

Prince Consort!

Ping Ting!

Ping Ting!

Sister Ping Ting!

Ping Ting!

Ping Ting?

This won't do.

Anyone? Summon the imperial physician!

Sister Bai!

What happened?

Fortunately, Sister Bai is fine.

Prince Consort, please head back now.

Prince Consort!

I'll look after her.

Don't worry.

Prince Consort!

It's inappropriate for men and women to be alone.

It's already so late.

Please step outside first!

She's already in this state.

How could I possibly leave without worrying?

Prince Consort, it's already very late!

You should leave the room!

What do you take me for? Leave now!

Sister Bai!

Get out!

Prince Consort!

Let me in!

What are you going to do to Sister Bai?

Your Highness, if you're watching over us, you should do something!

Throw a lightning bolt to strike the treacherous He Xia!

Sister Bai, you have to stay safe in there.

Ping Ting!

Ping Ting!

Ping Ting!

Ping Ting.

Do you know that I've dreamed of this scene many times?

It was as if I practiced my sword dance

while you played the zither when we were young.

We recited in spring and played songs in summer.

We had tea and lit incense.

We'd debate endlessly over an essay.

Then...

There was the battle of Puban City.

But I always thought that you'd come back to me.

Let me make up for all these years apart with the rest of my life.

Ping Ting.

Now that you've finally returned...

You will be safe.

Trust me.

I'll surely stay with you for the rest of my life.

Your Highness.

The moon is already high in the sky.

We have to leave at dawn. Why don't you get a bit more sleep?

I can't fall asleep.

Your Highness.

Princess Consort is blessed by the gods.

She will be fine.

Mo Ran.

One day, you'll also fall in love with a young lady.

By then, you'll understand how unbearable it is to be away from her.

Young Master!

Ping Ting, you're awake.

How could you sleep here?

You fainted last night.

I was worried about you.

Do you feel better now?