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.
Where to Watch Legend of the Female General • Season 1
36 Episodes
Episode 1
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Episode 1He Yan returns home victorious after many years at war. Her father makes an outrageous request. Xiao Jue fails to defend his father's honor.
Episode 2
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Episode 2Years 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?
Episode 3
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Episode 3After 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.
Episode 4
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Episode 4He 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.
Episode 5
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Episode 5Xiao 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.
Episode 6
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Episode 6Frustrated and upset about not making it into the battalion, He Yan gets drunk, barges into Xiao Jue's tent and causes a ruckus.
Episode 7
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Episode 7He 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.
Episode 8
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Episode 8Sun 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.
Episode 9
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Episode 9Yingxiang 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.
Episode 10
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Episode 10He Yan sets out to seek justice for the murdered women, only to find the commander has already launched a secret investigation.
Episode 11
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Episode 11As 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.
Episode 12
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Episode 12He 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.
Episode 13
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Episode 13Shen Han arrives, guilt-ridden, and apologizes, revealing that He Yan gave him the defense map, which raises the commander's suspicions again.
Episode 14
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Episode 14He 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.
Episode 15
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Episode 15To 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?
Episode 16
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Episode 16As 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.
Episode 17
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Episode 17Everyone 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.
Episode 18
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Episode 18After 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.
Episode 19
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Episode 19Xiao Jue and He Yan navigate shifting alliances in Jiyang as a Wutuo threat looms and the city braces for an impending battle.
Episode 20
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Episode 20The Wutuo army launches a fierce attack. Led by Xiao Jue, the Jiyang army bravely defends their city while He Yan accepts a risky mission.
Episode 21
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Episode 21He Yan's bravery gains newfound popularity among the noblewomen. Chai Anxi's revelation raises new suspicions about He Rufei's alliances.
Episode 22
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Episode 22A 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.
Episode 23
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Episode 23Xiao Jue and He Yan navigate a strained relationship following her revelation. He Rufei schemes to eliminate those who threaten his position.
Episode 24
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Episode 24An unjust punishment threatens to drive a wedge between Xiao Jue and He Yan. A tragic loss pushes grief-stricken He Yan to seek revenge.
Episode 25
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Episode 25He 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?
Episode 26
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Episode 26He 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.
Episode 27
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Episode 27Eager 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.
Episode 28
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Episode 28Chu Zhao must navigate Xu Jingfu's manipulations and Xu Pinging's provocations. As He Yan and Xiao Jue approach the capital, they encounter assassins.
Episode 29
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Episode 29Xu Pingting exposes He Yan's secret, sparking a public confrontation with He Rufei and revealing Xiao Jue's hidden loyalties.
Episode 30
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Episode 30Xu Pingting exposes He Yan's secret, sparking a public confrontation with He Rufei and revealing Xiao Jue's hidden loyalties.
Episode 31
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Episode 31After retrieving evidence, He Yan has an unexpected reunion. Xiao Jue's confrontation with Xu Jingfu fractures an enemy alliance — but at a cost.
Episode 32
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Episode 32He Yan confronts He Rufei with proof of his crimes. Xu Jingfu's allies use an opportunity to strike, forcing Xiao Jue to act fast.
Episode 33
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Episode 33The Emperor rewards He Yan, but her victory comes at a price. Chu Zhao makes a calculated decision that has severe consequences.
Episode 34
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Episode 34With 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.
Episode 35
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Episode 35The Emperor demands He Yan go against her heart, but she refuses. Xiao Jue must protect the one he loves as the enemies close in.
Episode 36
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Episode 36With 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.
