Three kingdom, episode 7

When Shun realised Song Yau has turn down the marriage, he thought that it’s because she’s not “chaste “ anymore- the scene is hilarious! Then this small matter turn into a big matter because of Shun, I wont elaborate here as it’s kind of tiresome.

In short Lau Bei & everyone were mad & in those days, marriage is being arranged by parents & cant be refuted so easily. Then Shun came up with something brilliant. He pointed out that Lau Bei though loves Song Yau as his own but there’s never a legal adoption so, legally he’s not her father, thus has no rights to decide anything for her! Thus the matter is resolved & Z was very impressed with Shun! Shun was so happy!

Then…… Someone noticed that  all the prisoners seem to be extra  respectful towards an older ordinary prisoner. After  they found that he is actually  General Yingshun, one of Cao Cao’s most trusted general. 3 years back Yingshun had  buried alive hundreds of Cheung Fei’s men so Cheung Fei wanted revenge! But Guan Yu had owe Yingshun his life so he’s against it! Dead lock! How?

They decide to vote, & most of them voted for execution! And  Guan Yu since he cant help the prisoner decide to retire. Everyone was shock & I was thinking …omg…. Isn’t this a bit too much????Anyway how abt his  pledge of  loyalty to Lau Bei & gang & what abt those soldiers  Yingshun has killed recently before he was being captured? So whatever happened between Yingshun & Guan yu 13 years ago is bigger than all these????????

Anyway Guan Yu goes to the prison and sort of apologise to Yingshun who got very mad. And when  someone accidently dropped a knife, he  grabs  it, held it to Guan Yu’s throat. Guan Yu of course didn’t react as he took it that his life is a repayment Towards his  debt to  Yingshun. Yingshun demands to be set free , & a horse if not he’ll snap Guan Yu’s throat. Guan Yu became mad that Yingshun  is using him to threaten Lau Bei & gang, he moves & the knife snaps at his neck! They arrested Yingshun and Guan Yu  is saved.

And  all was a plan by Z & Shun (to the surprise of Hon!)- the drop of the knife, all staged!

Thoughts:    The oath of Guan Yu towards Yingshun is scary, it’s beyond logic. It’s a war & this guy is the enemy of your side so how can one prevent others from killing him. Fine Guan Yu don’t have to kill him but someone else can, & he has no rights to prevent that since Yingshun owes people like Cheung Fei. The whole scene is tiring & almost too painful  to watch!