The Lancaster Army readies for departure as hundreds of retired veterans assemble to join the campaign. Cora's ghost cries at their enduring loyalty. Hugo Lancaster expresses his gratitude to the older soldiers and asks them to remain behind. When Vincent Montague gallops over, he demands to know why Hugo is not stationed at the front. Hugo makes up a story about a cousin. Vincent permits the departure, but Cora knows the lie is temporary.
The Lancaster Army prepares to march toward the frontier war. Hundreds of retired veterans assemble in the capital streets and volunteer to fight alongside the soldiers. Watching from beside Vincent, Cora's spirit weeps at the sight of their loyalty.
00:26: Hugo Declines the Veterans' Request
Hugo Lancaster addresses the assembled crowd of retired veterans. He thanks them for their continued devotion to the family army. He urges them to stay home and vows to protect the nation at the cost of his own life.
00:43: Vincent Questions Hugo at Gate
Vincent Montague rides up to the city gate on horseback. He stops Hugo Lancaster and demands to know his identity. Vincent asks who is actually leading the frontier forces if Hugo is still present in the capital city.
00:52: Hugo Deceives the Prince
Hugo Lancaster nervously answers Vincent to protect the secret of Cora's deployment. He claims his given name is Mingjie rather than Mingxiu. He tells Vincent that the general fighting at the border is an older cousin with a matching name.
01:11: The Army Marches Toward War
Vincent accepts Hugo's explanation and orders the Lancaster Army to set off without delay. As the troops begin their departure, Cora's spirit watches sorrowfully. She realizes that the secret will collapse once the news of her battlefield death arrives.
Key Lines from Episode 11
“听闻边疆形势严峻，我沈家军六百七十一名退役将士，请命出征！愿将军成全！”
“你是沈名修？那边疆的主将又是谁？”
“王爷误会了。末将名叫沈名杰，字名修。边疆那位是末将堂兄，音相同写法却不同。”
“还好暂时瞒住了。可等我战死的消息传来，这一切终究是瞒不住的。”
How Episode 11 Ends
Vincent allows Hugo and the soldiers to depart for the front without further suspicion. While the troops march away, Cora's spirit looks on with heavy sorrow. She knows this fragile deception cannot last forever. How will Vincent react when the formal battle report reaches the capital and exposes Cora's sacrifice on the frontier?