The Ember Reignited

• Comeback
• Strong Female Lead

• Ep. 1
  Shirley Sawyer, once a revered general, now lives a quiet life as a humble hawker, distancing herself from her past. Her former student, Qin Ziyan, visits her, urging her to return to the battlefield to address the chaos at the border. Shirley refuses, stating she has left those matters behind. Qin warns her that her enemies, emboldened by her absence, pose a threat, especially to her ten-year-old daughter, Anna. Shirley insists Anna is safer away from her, under the care of the Jiang family, and vows to protect her from harm. Despite Qin’s persistence, Shirley firmly dismisses him, unwilling to be drawn back into the fray. Unbeknownst to her, Qin secretly arranges for Shirley’s protection and begins investigating Anna’s safety. Meanwhile, Shirley’s daily life continues, as she impatiently calls for her assistant to bring her tea, unaware of the storm brewing around her.
• Ep. 2
  Shirley Sawyer, now living a quiet life as a hawker, finds herself embroiled in a tense household argument. The couple she’s staying with bickers over money and a mysterious child they’ve been forced to care for, allegedly the offspring of a powerful figure. The husband, desperate to secure a deal with a shady businessman named Mr. Sando, pressures his wife to gather five million dollars for a lucrative but illegal organ trade. Meanwhile, Shirley overhears a conversation revealing that her daughter, Anna, is under the protection of the Jiang family, specifically Jiang Wan, the sister of a high-ranking official. Shirley’s suspicions grow as she learns that Jiang Wan’s husband, Mo Xingshan, may be involved with bandits. Determined to uncover the truth and save her daughter, Shirley prepares to investigate the Mo family, leaving no stone unturned.
• Ep. 3
  Shirley Sawyer, now living a quiet life as a hawker, notices her daughter Anna acting unusually. Anna, who has been skipping school, seems troubled. Shirley tries to understand her daughter’s behavior, but the conversation takes a turn when Mrs. Moran, Shawn Moran’s wife, confronts them about a broken bracelet. The bracelet, a valuable possession, was damaged by Anna, and Mrs. Moran demands compensation—a staggering one million. Shirley, already struggling financially, is overwhelmed by the demand. She tries to negotiate, but the situation grows tense. Meanwhile, Anna seems to have something important to tell her mother, but her words are unclear, adding to Shirley’s growing anxiety. The peaceful life Shirley had built is crumbling, and she is forced to confront the challenges of her past once more.
• Ep. 4
  Shirley Sawyer, now living a quiet life as a hawker, is seen comforting her daughter, Anna, who seems anxious. Shirley reassures Anna, telling her she’s a good child and not to worry. Anna, in her innocence, tries to express her concern for her mother’s well-being, urging her not to be upset. Shirley, touched by her daughter’s thoughtfulness, promises she isn’t angry and encourages Anna to be obedient, reminding her not to cause trouble. The tender moment is interrupted when Shirley’s friend, Shi, expresses relief over something and leaves, reminding Shirley that the shop can’t be left unattended. As Shirley prepares to return to her duties, a sinister tone emerges. Shawn Moran, the treacherous kidnapper, taunts Anna, mocking her hopes of being rescued. He threatens her, calling her a “little rabbit” and warning her not to interfere with his plans. The tension escalates as Shawn’s menacing words echo, leaving Anna in a precarious situation. Shirley, unaware of the danger her daughter is in, remains focused on her daily tasks, while the threat to Anna grows ever more imminent.
• Ep. 5
  Shirley Sawyer, now living a quiet life as a hawker, is confronted by an old acquaintance who questions her about her daughter Anna’s well-being. The man reassures her that Anna is being treated well by Shawn Moran and his wife, who have taken her in. Shirley, though skeptical, agrees to transfer ten million from her account as a gesture of gratitude for their care. She reflects on the debt Moran has suddenly incurred, but her priority remains Anna’s safety. The conversation shifts to General Qin’s return to the country, and Shirley is invited to a welcome banquet at Yuan Yue Lou. However, Shirley firmly declines, stating that the legendary warrior she once was died on the battlefield. She insists that her current life as a simple hawker has no connection to her past. Despite reminders of her deep bond with General Qin, Shirley remains resolute, distancing herself from the world she once commanded.

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