General and I
Brilliant strategist Bai Pingting and prince-general Chu Beijie of rival kingdoms find themselves torn between loyalty to the country and their passionate love for each other.
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Bai Ping Ting has lived in a man’s world. A maid for the Marquess of Jing An, she’s told that a woman’s virtue is ignorance, but with wisdom that surpasses most men, she never believed it. Her brilliance earns her the nickname “female Zhu Ge,” after the famed strategist. Both beautiful and intelligent, she captures the heart of undefeated warrior Chu Bei Jie, who falls for her at first sight. But in an era of war between Jin, Yan, Liang, and Qin, their love is more than forbidden—it’s dangerous. Unknown to Chu Bei Jie, Bai once served He Xia, his sworn enemy. As secrets, deception, and conspiracies threaten to pull them apart, the lovers must decide whether their bond can withstand the chaos of war, or if the weight of their pasts and loyalties will ultimately destroy them.
1.The Great Plains
1.002-01-201745 minWarlords from four states compete for the Great Plains. Two states, Yan and Jin, are near the end of their 100-day war. While Yan State is severely outnumbered, its young prince Ji...
2.Betrayal
03-01-201745 minBetrayed by his king, He Xia, the Prince of Jing An must find a way to survive alone in the wild. Bai Ping Ting is separated from He Xia, and is found wounded by a mysterious man.
3.Poison
03-01-201746 minPing Ting's confrontation with Bei Jie does not go as planned. He Xia makes his way to civilization.
4.A Complicated Plan
04-01-201746 minPing Ting carries out a multi-faceted plan before her wedding to Bei Jie. Noble Consort Zhang reveals her concerns to the emperor.
5.Negotiation
04-01-201745 minThe kings of Yan and Jin States negotiate terms to free Ping Ting, who has realized how she knows Bei Jie from the past.
6.Consequences
05-01-201746 minBei Jie faces serious consequences after he is caught helping free a Yan State prisoner. Ping Ting is resolved to repay her debt.
7.Princess
05-01-201745 minBei Jie gets Ping Ting away from Consort Zhang and attempts to clear his name. A foreign princess plans to visit Jin State.
8.Promise
06-01-201746 minPing Ting extracts a promise from Bei Jie. Consort Zhang consults with her father. The King of Jin State decides to avenge Consort Zhang's hurt feelings.
9.Yao Tian Arrives
07-01-201745 minPing Ting is suspicious when she learns He Xia and Dong Zhong are keeping her in the dark. Chu Bei Jie pays a visit to the King of Yan. Yao Tian arrives at Jin State and asks for h...
10.A Wife
08-01-201746 minHe Xia and Yao Tian make plans together. Before Bei Jie leaves to attack Liang state, Consort Zhang hears that the king wants to find him a wife. Consort Zhang speaks to Bei Jie ho...
11.Helping Liang State
08-01-201745 minPing Ting decides to help Liang state for Yang Feng's sake even if it means fighting against Bei Jie. He Xia romances Yao Tian.
12.Yao Tian’s Return
09-01-201744 minYao Tian anticipates power struggles with her return to Bai Lan. Chancellor Zhang plots to eliminate obstacles in his assassination plan. Ping Ting rushes to uncover Bei Jie's stra...
13.Danger
09-01-201744 minA bold move from Bei Jie causes a dangerous situation for him and Ping Ting but also forces them to consider their relationship.
14.A Murder
10-01-201744 minPing Ting is horrified to learn that her plan to distract the Jin army has been abused and led to murder, endangering Bei Jie. He Xia's true personality emerges.
15.Friend Turns Enemy
10-01-201744 minThe King of Jin struggles with the shock of his friend supposedly turning against him, while Ping Ting struggles with her plan to rescue Bei Jie from prison.
16.The Plan Is Revealed
11-01-201744 minPing Ting places herself at the mercy of the King of Jin state, who orders Bei Jie to kill her for the murder of the princes. More of Chancellor Zhang and Consort Zhang's plan is r...
17.Choosing a Husband
11-01-201745 minBei Jie returns to his country home for news from Zui Ju. Once Princess Yao Tian is finally back in Bai Lan State, her courtiers urge her to choose a husband quickly. Prime Ministe...
18.Marriage Proposal
12-01-201746 minZui Ju attempts a new treatment for Ping Ting. Yao Tian shocks her court by accepting a marriage proposal. Bei Jie worries that the country house is no longer safe for Ping Ting. Y...
19.Leaving in Secret
12-01-201746 minConsort Zhang and Chancellor Zhang adjust their plans. Bei Jie makes arrangements for Ping Ting to leave Jin State secretly, even though they will be separated. He Xia's proposed r...
20.Mourning
13-01-201747 minPing Ting makes her case to Bei Jie that they should stay together. Consort Zhang tries to make the King of Jin suspicious of Bei Jie. On the final day of mourning, many pay final...
21.Demotion
14-01-201745 minThe King of Jin's health begins to affect his decisions, resulting in a demotion for Bei Jie and misplacement of military power at a crucial time. He Xia uses his time in Jin to fu...
22.Conspiracies
15-01-201746 minPrince Consort gains control of the military. Bei Jie is forced into a losing military situation due to conspiracies in the Jin Palace. Mount East country house is set on fire to s...
23.Invitation from Bai Lan
16-01-201746 minPing Ting attempts a last-ditch effort to stop the Liang army from attacking the Jin army. Later, Ping Ting dresses Chu Bei Jie's wounds when they reunite. Bei Jie faces He Xia fol...
24.Negotiation
16-01-201744 minChancellor Zhang furthers his conspiracy, though elements of the Imperial Court doubt him. Yao Tian must negotiate the Bai Lan court carefully for He Xia's sake. Ping Ting and Bei...
25.The News
17-01-201746 minThe news of Ping Ting and Bei Jie's deaths spread. Chancellor Zhang plans with the King of the Yan state as the Jin state unravels. King of Jin's health deteriorates.
26.Rebellion in Jin State
17-01-201746 minHe Xia discovers the extent to which the Gui family has affected Bai Lan's military. The Yan army instigates a rebellion in Jin state, and Bei Jie and Ping Ting must find a way to...
27.Saving the King
18-01-201745 minBei Jie and Ping Ting work to break up the rebellion and save the King of Jin. Consort Zhang refuses to flee with her father, believing she can still turn her life around.
28.Retirement
18-01-201745 minWith peace restored in Jin and the peace treaty between Yan and Jin abolished, Ping Ting and Bei Jie retired to Mount East country house as promised. He Xia and Yao Tian plan how t...
29.Broken Ties
19-01-201745 minYao Tian decides to break all ties with Yan State and begin training her army, forcing He Xia and Prime Minister Gui to work together. Ping Ting has trouble feeling safe at Mount E...
30.False Pregnancy
21-01-201747 minConsort Zhang continues her false pregnancy. After Grand Marshal Xie brings a message from the King of Jin State, both Bei Jie and Ping Ting keep secrets from each other. He Xia sh...
31.Birthday Celebration
22-01-201746 minAfter Bei Jei is convinced to help Jin state, Ping Ting suggests they put off their trip for a month, asking him to return in time to celebrate his birthday. He Xia and Consort Zha...
32.Poison Tears
23-01-201746 minWith Bei Jei captured, the people after Ping Ting realize they might not need to kill her after all. Ping Ting recognizes the forces surrounding Mount East. Sima Hong grows weaker...
33.Contingency Plan
23-01-201746 minPing Ting's defenses are penetrated, and she makes a play for time; however, her loyalty to Bei Jie is tested. King of Jin makes plans contingent on the outcome of the situation. C...
34.Deadline
24-01-201745 minMo Ran begs for Bei Jie's release since He Xia has given a two-day deadline before he kidnaps Ping Ting. King of Jin hands down a final sentence to Consort Zhang. Zui Ju foils Ping...
35.New Plan
24-01-201746 minAfraid that Bei Jie is dead, Ping Ting struggles to find the will to continue. Bei Jie chases He Xia but is forced to change to a new plan when he cannot catch up before he crosses...
36.Suddenly Ill
25-01-201746 minPing Ting's sudden illness causes her presence to be known to Yao Tian, who surprises her husband with her reaction.
37.Ping Ting’s Health Issue
25-01-201744 minPing Ting's health remains unstable. Ping Ting tries to convince He Xia that they don't have a relationship anymore. Bei Jie sends Yao Tian an ultimatum.
38.Escape
26-01-201746 minWhen He Xia leaves the manor to fight, Ping Ting begins to plot her escape. Bei Jie strategizes how to breach Yun-An's wall.
39.Bei Jie’s Strategy
26-01-201746 minPing Ting's conversation with Yao Tian does not go as planned, and she is horrified to find that the general leading the attack on Yun-An City is Bei Jie after offering Yao Tian he...
40.Persuading Bei Jie
27-01-201746 minYao Tian races to get to He Xia before he is killed and tries to persuade Bei Jie to stop fighting. King of Jin receives news from Mount East country house.
41.Return to My Side
28-01-201745 minPing Ting and Zui Ju must avoid and outsmart the many factions pursuing them as they travel to Liang state. King of Jin seeks to have Bei Jie return to his side.
42.Unexpected Help
29-01-201746 minPing Ting's unborn baby is put at risk when her health takes a sudden turn for the worse. Bei Jie chases after a rumor in hopes of reuniting with Ping Ting, which puts him in dange...
43.In Danger
30-01-201745 minYang Feng worries about why Ping Ting hasn't arrived. Zui Ju is mistaken for Ping Ting, putting them both in danger. Bei Jie threatens to kill Liang's generals in his search for he...
44.The Funeral
31-01-201746 minYang Feng struggles with her grief and grudge against Bei Jie. Many attend Ping Ting's funeral. He Xia pledges to regain focus on his goals. King of Jin contemplates his future.
45.King’s Request
31-01-201745 minPing Ting finally enters Liang, only to hear that Zui Ju is dead. Prime Minister Gui is upset that Yao Tian continues to give He Xia power. Bei Jie is surprised by some information...
46.The Wine
01-02-201745 minPing Ting must decide whether or not to reunite with Bei Jie. Yao Tian balances favor between He Xia and Prime Minister Gui while serving her own ends. Baili Plum Woods wines are a...
47.Jiaoyan Casino
01-02-201745 minNow that Bai Lan is known as a military force, Yao Tian orders He Xia to declare war on Jin. Ze Yin discovers a secret in Jiaoyan Casino.
48.Manipulation
02-02-201745 minHe Xia gains an advantage over Jin's army by manipulating the state's food supply. Ping Ting can't help but analyze the political situation. Ping Ting and Lady Thirteen meet by cha...
49.Last Auction
02-02-201745 minHe Xia makes a move to eliminate his enemies in the Gui family. Lady Thirteen announces the casino's last auction with a surprising prize. Bei Jie takes a trip on a hunch.
50.A Flee
03-02-201746 minHe Xia takes matters into his own hands to get rid of Prime Minister Gui. The situation in Yan state is dire, but He Xia turns his attention to Liang. Ping Ting and her friends dec...
51.Ze Yin Is Enraged
04-02-201745 minPing Ting is shocked by their rescue. An enraged Ze Yin challenges He Xia to a fight. Ping Ting searches for medicine in an almost empty town when Yang Feng gets sick and resorts t...
52.A Blind Game
05-02-201746 minWhen Ping Ting makes a bet with Lady Thirteen, she unwittingly faces off with Bei Jie in a blind chess (Go) game. The game begins to feel eerily familiar to Ping Ting and Bei Jie,...
53.Invasion
05-02-201745 minHe Xia invaded Jiankang City, forcing the King of Jin to evacuate the palace. Ping Ting accepts Lady Thirteen's offer of help to flee. Bei Jie meets with loyal friends in the Jiaoy...
54.Low Morale of the Army
06-02-201746 minBei Jie and Ping Ting leave together to help stop He Xia's army. Yao Tian is taken aback when it seems that her husband is rebelling against her. General Ruo Han struggles with the...
55.Tracking Down the King of Jin
06-02-201746 minPing Ting and Bei Jie must turn their attention to Jin state. Chu Mo Ran tracks down the King of Jin. When He Xia returns to Bai Lan, Yao Tian is forced to accept what their relati...
56.The Heir
07-02-201746 minSensing his death, the King of Jin declares Bei Jie to be his heir. Ping Ting must choose if she accepts the effect this will have on their lives. Yao Tian invites He Xia to a banq...
57.The Letter
07-02-201746 minPing Ting sends a letter to Yang Feng with a request. News of King of Jin's death reaches He Xia. Ping Ting and Bei Jie plan how their alliance army can delay Bai Lan's invasion of...
58.Surrender
08-02-201746 minBei Jie makes progress in forming a relationship with Chang Xiao. The King of Yan is forced to surrender Changzi City to He Xia, and He Xia visits his childhood home. Ping Ting's s...
59.Memories from the Past
08-02-201745 minPing Ting and Bei Jie infiltrate Qie Rou City to sabotage Bai Lan's army. He Xia struggles with memories from his past.
60.The Return of Ze Yin
09-02-201745 minDespite the happy return of Ze Yin, Bei Jie worries that He Xia will enter Qie Rou City ahead of reinforcements as the many pieces of his and Ping Ting's plan struggle to come toge...
61.The Last Pieces of the Plan
09-02-201746 minPing Ting faces He Xia with brave wit and little backup as she puts the last pieces of her plan into place, while Bei Jie attacks directly in an attempt to confuse He Xia.
62.Final Battle
10-02-201746 minPing Ting directs the desperate last stand of Qie Rou City as He Xia attacks it with his full army while Bei Jie is tied up in the field of battle. The war comes to a head with a f...
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