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

Prince Consort.

How many of Jin State's army got away?

Prince Consort.

Chu Bei Jie is leading some men to break siege from all sides.

But most of the army is still left behind.

The fire is raging and they can't get out in time.

Most of them were burned to death in their tents.

Good!

Head over to their camp right now.

Should you find any survivors kill them all!

In addition, send another 10,000 men to go after the escapees.

Yes!

Send a message back to the princess

to say that I have already driven out Jin State's army of the woods.

Only the remaining soldiers are still on the run.

- Understood! - Go on.

They are all dead. Let's head back!

Let's go!

Your Highness.

It's already very late.

Get some rest soon.

The report of the battle will arrive tomorrow.

I can't set my mind at ease before I read the report.

Report!

Your Highness.

A military report has been sent.

- Present it immediately. - Yes.

Your Highness, has Prince Consort won?

Prince Consort followed the plan and burned down the enemy's camp.

Chu Bei escaped with his men.

Half of Jin State's army is dead or injured.

Prince Consort said that he will defeat Chu Bei Jie at noon today.

Congratulations, Your Highness!

This is great news!

It went according to what Bai Ping Ting said.

Prince Consort really did wreck Jin State's army.

Chu Bei Jie is right ahead.

Attack!

Your Majesty.

Grand Marshal Xie is here.

Greetings to Your Majesty.

Have you heard about the battle in Bai Lan State?

Your Majesty.

The imperial officials are displeased that

Prince of Zhenbei deployed the army for personal reasons.

Now that the battle in Bai Lan isn't going well

we look to Your Majesty to decide if we should send reinforcements.

The situation is about to change.

Look at this fish.

It doesn't even know that it will soon bite the bait.

It only sees the food before his eyes.

Princess, Prince Consort's Manor has sent news that

Bai Ping Ting left, leaving her bridal gown behind.

She's kept her word.

That was quite a rush.

However, security is airtight in Prince Consort's Manor.

She shouldn't be able to leave so easily.

What happened?

Did Dong Zhuo not stop her either?

Perhaps they left quietly in the middle of the night

and Dong Zhuo didn't notice?

The others behaved normally as well.

This morning, it's said that Dong Zhuo appeared normal.

It's probably for the best that they left quietly.

Unfortunately, fate pulled a trick on us.

If it hadn't been for my identity and if she wasn't who she is

perhaps Bai Ping Ting and I would have become very close friends.

Your Highness, Bai Ping Ting left behind two letters.

Your Highness, please read it.

This is bad.

Prince Consort is in danger!

I have to bring him back.

Lu Yi, get my carriage ready!

I need the fastest horses!

Your Highness...

Hurry up!

Yes! I'll get it done now!

Your Highness.

By the time you read this letter

I will have already left.

I am very grateful for your kindness

and concern in the past few days.

I've left behind two letters for Your Highness in case of emergency.

The other day, I only told you half of what I wanted to say.

There will be two possibilities should Prince Consort choose to attack.

If Jin State's army is in the east and retreats toward Bai Lan State

even if Sima Hong sends in reinforcements

his troops would then have traveled a great distance

and fatigue will sink in.

This war can be easily won by Your Highness

in one lethal attack.

Should Jin State's army flee to the west, there are many deep valleys.

Bai Lan's army could easily be ambushed.

Brothers!

They are too slow!

Why don't we leave them some presents?

- Yes! - Yes!

Does Chu Bei Jie take me for a three-year-old?

Take the other path!

If the army fails to round the enemies up before they reach the valleys

they should retreat back into the city immediately

to dig canals and wells to prepare for a dragged-out war.

However, Prince Consort is a proud man.

Should he go in pursuit of the enemies, he won't stop until the very end.

If I were him, I'd never compete with Chu Bei Jie in speed.

Back then in Kanbu at Mount Dianqing

I've already witnessed how swift Chu Bei Jie can be.

They are all dead. Let's head back! Go!

Stop!

Stop!

This is bad.

The mountain is packed with Jin State's soldiers.

Prince Consort.

The enemies already have us surrounded.

It seems that they have been prepared for this.

They don't seem to have fled to the mountains.

We must have been tricked.

Prince Consort, what should we do now?

What are you panicking about?

Listen up.

Bring forth the men from Jin State who joined our army.

Prince Consort, this is...

Hurry up!

Yes, Prince Consort!

Chu Bei Jie, I'm right here!

Aren't you just here for a woman?

Why make such a huge fuss?

I think that you'll only take your men with you to death!

Chu Bei Jie, if you're a man, get down here right now!

This is between us!

We should settle it!

He Xia!

Even if you have the courage to take me on singlehandedly

the gods aren't in your favor.

Your defeat is inevitable!

Would you like me to spare your life?

Sure!

Hand over my princess consort!

If not, don't blame me for going all out to take you down

and drench your land with your blood!

Bleed them out! Kill them all!

Chu Bei Jie's Princess Consort?

What a joke it is!

Bai Ping Ting was my maid and is now my concubine!

She's no longer related to you.

Nonsense!

You probably won't believe me, but the strategy to burn your army with fire

was sent to me by Bai Ping Ting!

How does that sound?

Yet you said you came here for her.

What a ridiculous joke!

Quickly! Go on!

Quickly!

Move it! Hurry up!

Quickly! Get to the front!

Move quickly!

Go! Hurry up!

Stand properly!

Chu Bei Jie!

Take a good look at them!

Half of the army behind me is composed of refugees from Jin State.

Sima Hong is incompetent, so these refugees couldn't make a living.

They were starving.

They now lead good lives since they moved to Bai Lan State!

However, not only did Sima Hong not express his gratitude to us

he even sent his army to attack us.

Fine!

We'll just take it that your conscience has been devoured by dogs!

If you attack us to rescue your woman...

You'll have to trample across their bodies.

Despicable villain!

You planned for this day in advance!

You must be behind Great Jin's silkworm crisis.

So what if I am?

You held a strong army and pretended to get along with your king.

You launched a war without considering political consequences.

Am I right, Chu Bei Jie?

What will you do now? Are you going to attack us?

Speak up!

Unfortunately, you're just a loser.

Attack or not and how, it is up to me!

Always get rid of the leader first!

I'll take your head first!

Attack!

How much farther?

Your Highness, once we get through that mountain ahead

it's Jiupo Entrance.

We will surely get there before noon.

- Faster! - Yes!

Princess.

Chu Bei Jie, do you dare to kill me?

You should know that if you wield that blade toward me

all of Jin State's refugees will have to die with me.

Winner takes all. That is destiny.

If you drag all the refugees down with you, you're just a coward!

Die!

You turns out that you really are a cold-blooded man.

You're a villain who will do anything to get what you want.

My princess consort and our people could only be saved if you're killed.

Only then can the world be in peace!