As Emperor Xiao Jing of the Great Xuan Dynasty makes a powerful appearance during the rebellion staged by Hua Rui'er and Liu Dequan, he asserts his authority and orders his troops to fire arrows. Qin Tang, the young General of the North disguised as a man, rescues Hua Rui'er amidst the barrage, displaying extraordinary martial arts that win Hua Rui'er's heart. Shortly after, Prince Xiao Sheng of Qinghe arrives to confront the Emperor. Xiao Jing shields Qin Tang and leaps into the river with her to escape. Once in the water, Xiao Jing suffers a leg cramp, putting him in mortal danger, which forces Qin Tang to give him mouth-to-mouth resuscitation underwater—a twist that turns a heroic rescue into an unexpected and intimate encounter.
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