A Battle Beyond the Battlefield

• Counterattack
• Family

• Ep. 1
  Jade Judd, a formidable warrior, receives news of her army's latest victory against the northern invaders. As she prepares for the final assault on the enemy's palace, a letter arrives from her husband, revealing their strained marriage and his intention to separate. Jade is shaken but remains focused on the battle. However, her resolve is tested when she receives a desperate call from her daughter, Mia, who is being mistreated and called a "bastard" by her caretakers. Mia pleads for her mother to return. Jade's maternal instincts override her duty as a commander, and she orders an immediate return to the capital, despite her subordinates' protests about the critical stage of the war. Jade declares that while she protects millions, no one is protecting her daughter. Meanwhile, Mia faces further abuse from her caretaker, who discovers her secret call to Jade. The scene sets the stage for Jade's fierce determination to protect her daughter, even at the cost of her military legacy.
• Ep. 2
  Jade Judd arrives too late to prevent a confrontation. A young girl is being threatened with severe punishment if she dares to speak out of turn. The tension escalates as Jade’s sister intervenes, warning against killing the girl, as she is to be delivered to the Tang family that night. The sister reveals a dark secret: the Tang family’s youngest son is terminally ill and needs a heart transplant. The girl, Lu Yao, is the only match, and her sacrifice will secure the Tang family’s support for the Lu family’s prosperity. As the conversation continues, Jade’s sister suggests exploiting the situation further, proposing to profit from the girl’s inevitable fate. Jade, though hesitant, is reminded of the ruthless nature of their world. The scene ends with a chilling agreement to maximize their gain, highlighting the moral decay and desperation driving their actions.
• Ep. 3
  Jade Judd, known for her unmatched prowess on the battlefield, receives urgent news that her daughter, Mia Lowe, is in grave danger. Her trusted ally, Qin Shuai, informs her that Mia is currently at Ankang Hospital. Jade immediately orders Qin Shuai to rush to the hospital and ensure her daughter's safety, warning him of severe consequences if anything goes wrong. As Qin Shuai speeds towards the hospital, tensions rise among the elite forces, who fear the situation could escalate into a bloodbath. Meanwhile, Jade’s determination to protect her daughter intensifies, setting the stage for a high-stakes confrontation. The plot thickens as alliances are tested and the true extent of the conspiracy against her family begins to unravel.
• Ep. 4
  Mia Lowe, Jade Judd's daughter, is confronted by her aunt, who cruelly taunts her, claiming that her parents have abandoned her. The aunt insists that Mia’s mother doesn’t care about her, especially since she hasn’t visited her in the hospital. She further reveals that Mia’s father is about to start a new family, leaving Mia with no one to rely on. Mia, heartbroken and defiant, refuses to believe her aunt’s words, but the aunt continues to belittle her, even threatening her physically. As the tension escalates, another family member intervenes, warning the aunt not to damage Mia, as she is to be sold for profit. The aunt reluctantly agrees, mentioning that Mia must be delivered to the Huangzhao Hotel before her father’s engagement banquet begins. The scene ends with the family preparing to transport Mia, leaving her in a state of despair and uncertainty.
• Ep. 5
  Jade Judd, the fierce warrior, confronts Qin Gongyu in a tense exchange, demanding to know the whereabouts of her daughter, Mia Lowe. Qin, dismissive and arrogant, feigns ignorance and mocks Jade, questioning her manners and worth. Jade’s patience wears thin as she warns Qin to reveal the truth or face dire consequences. The confrontation escalates when Qin taunts Jade further, hinting at her connection to Sue Till, Jade’s husband’s mistress. Enraged, Jade orders her men to attack Qin, vowing to beat him until he talks. The scene crackles with tension as Jade’s determination to find her daughter clashes with Qin’s defiance, setting the stage for a brutal showdown.

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