He Yan, the eldest daughter of the noble He family, is forced to hide her true identity to protect her family's title. Disguised as her brother, “He Ru Fei,” she attends the prestigious Xianchang Academy, where she meets the brilliant scholar Xiao Jue. Determined to escape her family’s fate, He Yan leaves the academy behind and joins the battlefield in pursuit of freedom and honor.
Years later, He Yan returns home as a celebrated war hero — only to be betrayed when her long-lost brother reappears. Left for dead, she survives and takes on a new identity as the daughter of a city gate officer. Once again disguising herself as a man, He Yan joins the military forces in Yezhou, vowing to reclaim everything she has lost.
In Yezhou, she befriends the gentle and cultured Chu Zhao and unexpectedly crosses paths with Xiao Jue once more. Suspicious of her identity, Xiao Jue puts He Yan to the test. Through her courage and wit, He Yan rises to become the top soldier in Yezhou’s defense unit. Together, they face countless trials — from the Sun family conspiracy and the Ji Yang Princess affair to the fierce Battle of Rundu — forging a bond that slowly turns into deep, unspoken love.
Native Title: 锦月如歌
Also Known As: Jin Yue Ru Ge, Lenda da Generala, Leyenda de la Generala, Легенда о женщине-генерале, 錦月如歌
Director: Jeffrey Chiang
Screenwriter: Chang Ye, Feng Shu Wen
Genres: Historical, Romance, Drama, War
Tags: Cross-Dressing, General Female Lead, Talkative Female Lead, Cold Male Lead, Action, Political Intrigue, Slow Burn Romance, Military Base Setting, Physically Strong Female Lead, General Male Lead
