The Heroine of the Yangs (I) (1998)

Synopsis

During the war between the Song and Liao dynasties, the Yang family served loyally and bravely to defend the Song dynasty. Under Emperor Renzong, General Yang Liu Lang is trapped in a Liao war formation led by strategist Yelü Haonan. His son, Yang Zongbao, journeys to save him and meets female warrior Mu Guiying who helps to rescue Liu Lang. Although Haonan wishes to marry Guiying, she does not return his affections and seeks help from her master to alter her destiny. This leads to a vengeful Haonan scheming against the Yang family. Eventually, Liu Lang and his wife are moved by Guiying's sacrifice and allow Zongbao to marry her. Meanwhile, Xiao Tao Hou ascends to the throne with Haonan's help and continues to invade the Song dynasty. Haonan unexpectedly falls in love with Yang's servant girl, Pai Feng, but ultimately chooses to retreat from their relationship. Xiao's nephew Yelü Zongyuan, who discovers his roots in the Yang family, struggles between his loyalty and love for his kin...