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Legend of the Female General

8.0 / 10

2025

1 season

36 episodes

Drama

A female general with a gentle appearance but a strong inner spirit, and a male general with a cold exterior and internal but with stronger martial prowess. The two join forces to combat deceit, assist the weak, and eliminate external threats.

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Cast

Zhou Ye

Ryan Cheng

Zhang Kangle

Zhang Miaoyi

Li Qing

Bai Shu

Rao Jiadi

Miao Weilun

Wu Hao

Zhang Yilong

Liu Jun

Fan Linfeng

Seasons

Impersonating her brother, a noble finds fame in the army — until her family turns against her. With an old friend, she must rebuild and go to war again.

1.Episode 1
9.0
06-08-202535m
He Yan returns home victorious after many years at war. Her father makes an outrageous request. Xiao Jue fails to defend his father's honor.
2.Episode 2
9.0
06-08-202535m
Years before achieving glory, He Yan donned a mask to enter Xianchang Academy. Now, she enlists at a garrison — but can she hide that she's a woman?
3.Episode 3
9.0
06-08-202535m
After a brief scuffle in the hot springs, He Yan escapes, but not without rousing Xiao Jue's suspicions. He orders Shen Han to spread rumors.
4.Episode 4
9.0
06-08-202543m
He Yan receives ointment — the same Xiao Jue once gave her at Xianchang Academy — but she's too focused on joining the elite battalion to notice.
5.Episode 5
9.0
06-08-202537m
Xiao Jue learns Sun Xiangfu is delaying rations and decides to confront the magistrate. During the flag contest, He Yan's team faces Lei Hou's.
6.Episode 6
9.0
07-08-202535m
Frustrated and upset about not making it into the battalion, He Yan gets drunk, barges into Xiao Jue's tent and causes a ruckus.
7.Episode 7
9.0
07-08-202543m
He Yan tails Ding Yi to Wanhua Pavilion, unaware that Xiao Jue is following close behind. Inside, she disguises herself as a dancer and ends up on stage.
8.Episode 8
9.0
08-08-202543m
Sun Chuanfu tries to get news about the prime minister from Chu Zhao. Xiao Jue visits the Sun residence to ask about the military funds and rations.
9.Episode 9
9.5
08-08-202542m
Yingxiang reports her findings to Chu Zhao, who tells her to continue trailing Xiao Jue. Meanwhile, Ding Yi doubts He Yan is truly blind and tests her.
10.Episode 10
9.5
09-08-202543m
He Yan sets out to seek justice for the murdered women, only to find the commander has already launched a secret investigation.
11.Episode 11
8.5
09-08-202540m
As He Yan analyzes the Sun Xiangfu case, she suspects He Rufei is tied to the Battle of Mingshui. Later, her squad drags her to the hot springs.
12.Episode 12
8.5
10-08-202538m
He Yan suspects Hu Yuanzhong is a foreign spy but can't confirm it. After a masked assassin attacks, she finds Ma Damei dead and becomes the main suspect.
13.Episode 13
9.5
10-08-202537m
Shen Han arrives, guilt-ridden, and apologizes, revealing that He Yan gave him the defense map, which raises the commander's suspicions again.
14.Episode 14
9.0
11-08-202536m
He Yan buys Xiao Jue a new zither to replace the one she broke. Chu Zhao visits the camp and invites He Yan for drinks, making Xiao Jue jealous.
15.Episode 15
11-08-202545m
To chase a lead, Xiao Jue heads to Jiyang under a fake identity and asks He Yan to pose as his wife. Will real romance blossom from this act?
16.Episode 16
12-08-202540m
As Xu Jingfu reveals the secret tunnel to the Uto, Cheng Lisu takes Xiao Jue's group shopping, where Miss Yan vies with He Yan for the commander's favor.
17.Episode 17
9.0
12-08-202534m
Everyone searches for Chai Anxi, who barely escapes. At the Water God Festival, He Yan eyes a grand prize and coaxes Xiao Jue to win it for her.
18.Episode 18
8.0
13-08-202538m
After spending the night together on a houseboat, He Yan and Xiao Jue spot signs of Uto activity. They follow a trail and witness a kidnapping.
19.Episode 19
9.0
13-08-202542m
Xiao Jue and He Yan navigate shifting alliances in Jiyang as a Wutuo threat looms and the city braces for an impending battle.
20.Episode 20
14-08-202540m
The Wutuo army launches a fierce attack. Led by Xiao Jue, the Jiyang army bravely defends their city while He Yan accepts a risky mission.
21.Episode 21
14-08-202542m
He Yan's bravery gains newfound popularity among the noblewomen. Chai Anxi's revelation raises new suspicions about He Rufei's alliances.
22.Episode 22
15-08-202533m
A former romance complicates Xiao Jue's reunion with an old friend. He Yan's past comes to light, revealing her ties to the Xiao Army.
23.Episode 23
15-08-202534m
Xiao Jue and He Yan navigate a strained relationship following her revelation. He Rufei schemes to eliminate those who threaten his position.
24.Episode 24
16-08-202542m
An unjust punishment threatens to drive a wedge between Xiao Jue and He Yan. A tragic loss pushes grief-stricken He Yan to seek revenge.
25.Episode 25
16-08-202538m
He Yan and her friends set off for Rundu to stop the Wutuo forces. With the troops at the gates, can Li Kuang defend the city against an attack?
26.Episode 26
17-08-202536m
He Yan and Xiao Jue unite to rally Rundu's garrison against the Wutuo forces, striving to protect the city from threats outside and within its walls.
27.Episode 27
18-08-202533m
Eager to uncover the truth, He Yan and Xiao Jue plan to visit the capital. Chu Zhao uncovers a treasonous collusion. He Rufei's lies catch up with him.
28.Episode 28
18-08-202534m
Chu Zhao must navigate Xu Jingfu's manipulations and Xu Pinging's provocations. As He Yan and Xiao Jue approach the capital, they encounter assassins.
29.Episode 29
19-08-202544m
Xu Pingting exposes He Yan's secret, sparking a public confrontation with He Rufei and revealing Xiao Jue's hidden loyalties.
30.Episode 30
19-08-202540m
Xu Pingting exposes He Yan's secret, sparking a public confrontation with He Rufei and revealing Xiao Jue's hidden loyalties.
31.Episode 31
20-08-202542m
After retrieving evidence, He Yan has an unexpected reunion. Xiao Jue's confrontation with Xu Jingfu fractures an enemy alliance — but at a cost.
32.Episode 32
20-08-202544m
He Yan confronts He Rufei with proof of his crimes. Xu Jingfu's allies use an opportunity to strike, forcing Xiao Jue to act fast.
33.Episode 33
7.0
20-08-202543m
The Emperor rewards He Yan, but her victory comes at a price. Chu Zhao makes a calculated decision that has severe consequences.
34.Episode 34
4.0
20-08-202543m
With their friends engaged, He Yan and Xiao Jue must confront their feelings — until a rival sways the Emperor, forcing Xiao Jue to choose: duty or love.
35.Episode 35
20-08-202541m
The Emperor demands He Yan go against her heart, but she refuses. Xiao Jue must protect the one he loves as the enemies close in.
36.Episode 36
20-08-202541m
With the army divided on multiple fronts, He Yan and Xiao Jue rush to help their allies, but a fatal delay could lead to a catastrophic loss.

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