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* A Meta example of this is with Wu's Hypothetical route. Even though Sun Jian and Sun Ce are still alive, they still willingly serve Sun Quan and acknowledge him as the Ruler of Wu. Considering how often Quan is overshadowed by his father and brother, (and while ''7'' started to rectify this) it's nice to see Quan finally get some respect as the actual founder of Wu.
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* Swearing an [[BloodBrothers oath]] in Empires with another character into being siblings is this. Even taking those who have been enemies such as Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi and have them swear and vowing to end the chaos now considering the other as family.

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* Swearing an [[BloodBrothers [[SwornBrothers oath]] in Empires with another character into being siblings is this. Even taking those who have been enemies such as Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi and have them swear and vowing to end the chaos now considering the other as family.
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* ''Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires'' retained the marriage/ love confession mechanics, and let you watch a short cinematic when they're triggered, in which the pursuing character either slips out a confession, or an oath of marriage, all very much sugar-coated, and some of the them may actually came to be quite a surprise given the character's established persona. It can be very unexpected to hear an arrogant BloodKnight like Lu Bu, or Dong Zhuo to heartfeltly proclaim, in their own rugged way, that you are the most important person in the world to them and they'll make sure that nothing will ever change that.

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* ''Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires'' retained the marriage/ love confession mechanics, and let you watch a short cinematic when they're triggered, in which the pursuing character either slips out a confession, or an oath of marriage, all very much sugar-coated, and some of the them may actually came come to be quite a surprise given the character's established persona. It can be very unexpected to hear an arrogant BloodKnight like Lu Bu, or Dong Zhuo to heartfeltly proclaim, in their own rugged way, that you are the most important person in the world to them and they'll make sure that nothing will ever change that.



* The development between Liu Bei and Sun Shangxiang as the series progresses, before it was given a brief mention and the two didn't interact at all but comes ''VideoGame/WarriorsOrochi'' and the sixth game it expands on their relationship and marriage more with the two interacting and caring for each other with [[spoiler: her beside him at his death bed in 8]] and in Shu's Hypothetical ending the two stand side by side each smiling at one another. In fact, both Liu Bei and Sun Quan put her happiness above their desire for conquest. Liu Bei spares Quan in 6 and Quan does so likewise in 7 so she doesn't have to shed any more tears.
* A Meta example of this is with Wu's Hypothetical route. Even though Sun Jian and Sun Ce are still alive, they still willingly serve Sun Quan and acknowledge him as the Ruler of Wu. Considering how often Quan is overshadowed by his father and brother, (and while ''7'' started to rectify this) it's nice see Quan finally get some respect as the actual founder of Wu.

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* The development between Liu Bei and Sun Shangxiang as the series progresses, before it was given a brief mention and the two didn't interact at all but comes ''VideoGame/WarriorsOrochi'' and the sixth game it expands on their relationship and marriage more with the two interacting and caring for each other with [[spoiler: her beside him at his death bed deathbed in 8]] and in Shu's Hypothetical ending the two stand side by side each smiling at one another. In fact, both Liu Bei and Sun Quan put her happiness above their desire for conquest. Liu Bei spares Quan in 6 and Quan does so likewise in 7 so she doesn't have to shed any more tears.
* A Meta example of this is with Wu's Hypothetical route. Even though Sun Jian and Sun Ce are still alive, they still willingly serve Sun Quan and acknowledge him as the Ruler of Wu. Considering how often Quan is overshadowed by his father and brother, (and while ''7'' started to rectify this) it's nice to see Quan finally get some respect as the actual founder of Wu.



* Also in the hypothetical ending, we see the resident RichBitch Zhenji approach Cai Wenji and approvingly nod before playing a song together... for Wang Yi. The two's music are enough to make Wang Yi [[WhenSheSmiles finally smile for real]] instead of her usual brooding about 'how do I kill Ma Chao'. Though it kind of helps that Ma Chao is dead, it may also show that maybe thanks to Zhenji and Cai Wenji, Wang Yi wouldn't collapse after fulfilling her vengeance, she finally can find another purpose in life aside of revenge.

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* Also in the hypothetical ending, we see the resident RichBitch Zhenji approach Cai Wenji and approvingly nod before playing a song together... for Wang Yi. The two's music are is enough to make Wang Yi [[WhenSheSmiles finally smile for real]] instead of her usual brooding about 'how do I kill Ma Chao'. Though it kind of helps help that Ma Chao is dead, it may also show that maybe thanks to Zhenji and Cai Wenji, Wang Yi wouldn't collapse after fulfilling her vengeance, she finally can find another purpose in life aside of revenge.



** In Liu Bei's ending, he reminisces the time he and his sworn brothers are drinking and laughing together under the peach garden. Everything fades in his eyes and then, he sees his son Liu Shan and the children of Guan Yu and Zhang Fei together with Zhuge Liang under the same peach garden. It is there where he realizes that the his and his brothers' legacy now rest on their children and decides to share that legacy to them.
** Yu Jin's ending is about the aftermath of his surrender to Guan Yu at the Battle of Fan Castle. In a flashback, it turns out that the surrender is actually Yu Jin's option to lure Guan Yu out of the open and keep his men safe in case something happen. Cao Cao is aware of this but is concerned that it could ruin his reputation. Yu Jin cares less about it and requests his lord to keep it a secret in order for the plan to succeed. at present, he visits Cao Cao's grave and Cao Pi comes along, wondering why the traitor like him came before his father's grave. Yu Jin understands the grave consequences he received for surrendering to the enemy. However, it turns out that Cao Pi also knew about Yu Jin's plan and thanks him in behalf of his father. Unlike in history where Cao Pi puts Yu Jin into shame which led him to his death, the former [[AFatherToHisMen appreciates what latter had done]] and Yu Jin never suffers his historical fate.
** Xiahou Ba's ending is about his defection. Like in history, his family relationship with Xingcai's mother, Xiahou Ji, convinced Liu Shan to let him join Shu. Despite that Shu is responsible for the death of his father, Xiahou Ba was able to let go of his grudge, considering that he's conflicted to defect or not after realizing that he had nowhere else to go when the Sima clan slaughtered majority of his relatives.

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** In Liu Bei's ending, he reminisces the time he and his sworn brothers are drinking and laughing together under the peach garden. Everything fades in his eyes and then, he sees his son Liu Shan and the children of Guan Yu and Zhang Fei together with Zhuge Liang under the same peach garden. It is there where he realizes that the his he and his brothers' legacy now rest on their children and decides to share that legacy to with them.
** Yu Jin's ending is about the aftermath of his surrender to Guan Yu at the Battle of Fan Castle. In a flashback, it turns out that the surrender is actually Yu Jin's option was actually of his suggestion to lure Guan Yu out of the open and keep his men safe in case something happen. happened. Cao Cao is was aware of this but is was concerned that it could would ruin his reputation. Yu Jin cares However, the Great Wei general could care less about it and requests his lord to keep it a secret in order for the plan to succeed. at At the present, he visits Cao Cao's grave and Cao Pi comes along, wondering why the traitor like him came before his father's grave. Yu Jin understands the grave consequences he received for surrendering to the enemy. However, it turns out that Cao Pi also knew about Yu Jin's plan and thanks him in on behalf of his father. Unlike in history where Cao Pi puts Yu Jin into shame which led him to his death, the former [[AFatherToHisMen appreciates what latter had done]] and Yu Jin never suffers his historical fate.
** Xiahou Ba's ending is about his defection. Like in history, his family relationship with Xingcai's mother, Xiahou Ji, convinced Liu Shan to let him join Shu. Despite that Shu is responsible for the death of his father, Xiahou Ba was able to let go of his grudge, considering that he's conflicted to defect or not after realizing that he had nowhere else to go when the Sima clan slaughtered the majority of his relatives.



** Ma Dai's ending is him being a helpful ally to his officers such as bringing Guan Suo to Bao Sanniang who is surrounded by enemy forces, helping Guan Yinping with the supplies and rescuing another Shu officer who is in need of reinforcements.

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** Ma Dai's ending is him being a helpful ally to his officers such as bringing Guan Suo to Bao Sanniang Sanniang, who is surrounded by enemy forces, helping Guan Yinping with the supplies and rescuing another Shu officer who is in need of reinforcements.



** Guo Huai's ending shows him visiting Sima Yi and thanking him for helping his family. Then, he vows that he would also help his family too. Later, Guo Huai mentions to Sima Yi that he must have missed his wife, Zhang Chunhua, who just passed away. However, Sima Yi tells him that he manages to move on but he would definitely miss her cooking meat buns. Despite that his wife is [[HenpeckedHusband dominating over him]], it's clear that Sima Yi still loves her and even looks at the meat bun that she made for him. Then, Guo Huai sees an apparition of Zhang Chunhua standing over her husband's back and looking contented. With that, he would love his own wife forever.
** Gan Ning's ending has him resting on his boat until he hears some bandits harassing the civilians. When he rushes towards them, the bandits listen to his bells and realize that he is their former master. Then, they kneel down before him and beg that they want to join him because they lost their properties due to the war so they had to resort to banditry. Gan Ning is touched by this so he welcomes them.

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** Guo Huai's ending shows him visiting Sima Yi and thanking him for helping his family. Then, he vows that he would also help his family too. Later, Guo Huai mentions to Sima Yi that he must have missed his wife, Zhang Chunhua, who just passed away. However, Sima Yi tells him that he manages managed to move on on, but he would definitely miss her cooking the meat buns. buns she cooked. Despite that his wife is was [[HenpeckedHusband dominating over him]], the dominant one]], it's clear that Sima Yi still loves loved her and even looks at the meat bun that she made for him. Then, Guo Huai sees an apparition of Zhang Chunhua standing over her husband's back and looking contented.content. With that, he would love his own wife forever.
** Gan Ning's ending has him resting on his boat until he hears some bandits harassing the civilians. When he rushes towards them, the bandits listen to his bells and realize that he is their former master. Then, they kneel down before him and beg that they want to join him because they lost their properties due to the war so they had to resort to banditry. Gan Ning is touched by this this, so he welcomes them.



** In Cao Xiu's ending, he and Zhang Liao are about to leave to face off Wu forces until they meet Cao Pi at the gates. Cao Xiu wonders why his cousin, the emperor, is here until Cao Pi explains that he just wants to see his cousin off to battle. If you read the history between Cao Xiu and Cao Pi, you know that they're very close as brothers. It's also nice to see that asides from Zhenji, Cao Pi shows his softer side when he talks to his cousin.

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** In Cao Xiu's ending, he and Zhang Liao are about to leave to face off Wu forces until they meet Cao Pi at the gates. Cao Xiu wonders why his cousin, the emperor, is here until Cao Pi explains that he just wants to see his cousin off to battle. If you read the history between Cao Xiu and Cao Pi, you would know that they're very they were as close as actual brothers. It's also nice to see that asides from Zhenji, Cao Pi shows his softer side when he talks to his cousin.

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** Guo Huai's ending shows him comforting Sima Yi who is mourning for the death of his wife, Zhang Chunhua. While Sima Yi is a bit annoyed of Guo Huai's meddling, he is glad that a colleague of his is helping overcome the grief. And despite that his wife is [[HenpeckedHusband dominating over him]], it's clear that Sima Yi still loves her and even looks at the meat bun that she made for him. Then, Guo Huai sees an apparition of Zhang Chunhua standing over her husband's back and looking contented.

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** Guo Huai's ending shows him comforting visiting Sima Yi who is mourning and thanking him for the death of helping his family. Then, he vows that he would also help his family too. Later, Guo Huai mentions to Sima Yi that he must have missed his wife, Zhang Chunhua. While Chunhua, who just passed away. However, Sima Yi is a bit annoyed of Guo Huai's meddling, he is glad tells him that a colleague of his is helping overcome the grief. And despite he manages to move on but he would definitely miss her cooking meat buns. Despite that his wife is [[HenpeckedHusband dominating over him]], it's clear that Sima Yi still loves her and even looks at the meat bun that she made for him. Then, Guo Huai sees an apparition of Zhang Chunhua standing over her husband's back and looking contented. With that, he would love his own wife forever.



** In Xiahou Yuan's ending, he encounters his niece, Xiahou Ji. While he is glad to see her, he wonders that ever since she ran off and married Zhang Fei, he becomes suspicious of her. Xiahou Ji reassures that she's just wandering around the forest while Yuan accepts. Then, Yuan tells her that she reminded him of his son, Xiahou Ba, and hopes that they meet each other someday. Likewise, Xiahou Ji also hopes that her uncle meets her children, Xingcai and Zhang Bao, but not on the battlefield. Just before she leaves, Yuan asks her to give Zhang Fei a message that Shu will never take Hanzhong. In contrast what happened in history and controversy surrounding the relationship, it seems Xiahou Ji is HappilyMarried and Xiahou Yuan is in good terms with her. It's also a HeartwarmingInHindsight that in later years, Xiahou Ba defects to Shu and gets to meet his niece Xingcai despite that they looked like they're the same age.

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** In Xiahou Yuan's ending, he encounters his niece, Xiahou Ji. While he is glad to see her, he wonders that ever since she ran off and married Zhang Fei, he becomes suspicious of her. Xiahou Ji reassures that she's just wandering around the forest while Yuan accepts. Then, Yuan tells her that she reminded him of his son, Xiahou Ba, and hopes that they meet each other someday. Likewise, Xiahou Ji also hopes that her uncle meets her children, Xingcai and Zhang Bao, but not on the battlefield. Just before she leaves, Yuan asks her to give Zhang Fei a message that Shu will never take Hanzhong. In contrast what happened in history and controversy surrounding the relationship, it seems Xiahou Ji is HappilyMarried and Xiahou Yuan is in good terms with her. It's also a HeartwarmingInHindsight that in later years, Xiahou Ba defects to Shu and gets to meet his niece Xingcai despite that they looked like they're the same age.age.
** In Cao Xiu's ending, he and Zhang Liao are about to leave to face off Wu forces until they meet Cao Pi at the gates. Cao Xiu wonders why his cousin, the emperor, is here until Cao Pi explains that he just wants to see his cousin off to battle. If you read the history between Cao Xiu and Cao Pi, you know that they're very close as brothers. It's also nice to see that asides from Zhenji, Cao Pi shows his softer side when he talks to his cousin.

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** In Sun Quan's ending, he dreams of seeing his father, brother and their strategists (Zhou Yu, Lu Su and Lu Meng) [[AfterlifeExpress riding a boat which presumably heading to the afterlife]]. Quan calls and tries to reach them only to trip on the water. When his father, brother and their friends turn around to look at him, Quan tries to talk to them only to be interrupted by Lianshi. It is there where Quan understands the legacy that his father and brother left him which also shows that he is about to move on.

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** In Sun Quan's ending, he dreams of seeing his father, brother and their strategists (Zhou Yu, Lu Su and Lu Meng) [[AfterlifeExpress riding a boat which is presumably heading to the afterlife]]. Quan calls and tries to reach them only to trip on the water. When his father, brother and their friends turn around to look at him, Quan tries to talk to them only to be interrupted by Lianshi. It is there where Quan understands the legacy that his father and brother left him which also shows that he is about to move on.



** Guo Huai's ending shows him comforting Sima Yi who is mourning for the death of his wife, Zhang Chunhua. While Sima Yi is a bit annoyed of Guo Huai's meddling, he is glad that a colleague of his is helping overcome the grief. And despite that his wife is [[HenpeckedHusband dominating over him]], it's clear that Sima Yi still loves her and even looks at the meat bun that she made for him. Then, Guo Huai sees an apparition of Zhang Chunhua standing over her husband's back and looking contented.

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** Guo Huai's ending shows him comforting Sima Yi who is mourning for the death of his wife, Zhang Chunhua. While Sima Yi is a bit annoyed of Guo Huai's meddling, he is glad that a colleague of his is helping overcome the grief. And despite that his wife is [[HenpeckedHusband dominating over him]], it's clear that Sima Yi still loves her and even looks at the meat bun that she made for him. Then, Guo Huai sees an apparition of Zhang Chunhua standing over her husband's back and looking contented.contented.
** Gan Ning's ending has him resting on his boat until he hears some bandits harassing the civilians. When he rushes towards them, the bandits listen to his bells and realize that he is their former master. Then, they kneel down before him and beg that they want to join him because they lost their properties due to the war so they had to resort to banditry. Gan Ning is touched by this so he welcomes them.
** In Xiahou Yuan's ending, he encounters his niece, Xiahou Ji. While he is glad to see her, he wonders that ever since she ran off and married Zhang Fei, he becomes suspicious of her. Xiahou Ji reassures that she's just wandering around the forest while Yuan accepts. Then, Yuan tells her that she reminded him of his son, Xiahou Ba, and hopes that they meet each other someday. Likewise, Xiahou Ji also hopes that her uncle meets her children, Xingcai and Zhang Bao, but not on the battlefield. Just before she leaves, Yuan asks her to give Zhang Fei a message that Shu will never take Hanzhong. In contrast what happened in history and controversy surrounding the relationship, it seems Xiahou Ji is HappilyMarried and Xiahou Yuan is in good terms with her. It's also a HeartwarmingInHindsight that in later years, Xiahou Ba defects to Shu and gets to meet his niece Xingcai despite that they looked like they're the same age.
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** In Sun Quan's ending, he dreams of seeing his father, brother and their strategists (Zhou Yu, Lu Su and Lu Meng) [[AfterlifeExpress riding a boat which presumably heading to the afterlife]]. Quan calls and tries to reach them only to trip on the water. When his father, brother and their friends turn around to look at him, Quan tries to talk to them only to be interrupted by Lianshi. It is there where Quan understands the legacy that his father and brother left him which also shows that he is about to move on.

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** In Sun Quan's ending, he dreams of seeing his father, brother and their strategists (Zhou Yu, Lu Su and Lu Meng) [[AfterlifeExpress riding a boat which presumably heading to the afterlife]]. Quan calls and tries to reach them only to trip on the water. When his father, brother and their friends turn around to look at him, Quan tries to talk to them only to be interrupted by Lianshi. It is there where Quan understands the legacy that his father and brother left him which also shows that he is about to move on.on.
** Ma Dai's ending is him being a helpful ally to his officers such as bringing Guan Suo to Bao Sanniang who is surrounded by enemy forces, helping Guan Yinping with the supplies and rescuing another Shu officer who is in need of reinforcements.
** Zhurong's ending shows the Shu forces and Nanman people forming an alliance. Yueying apologizes to her for attacking her people but Zhurong reassures that they were only doing it for the sake of their loved ones. Then, Bao Sanniang asks her some love advice on how to get someone to notice her feelings which Zhurong finds it amusing and tells her to work on her cooking skills so that her object of affection will fall in love with her. While Bao Sanniang is excited to try out, Yueying comments that she wished that instead of fighting, it would have been better if people should just sit down and talk which Zhurong agrees.
** Guo Huai's ending shows him comforting Sima Yi who is mourning for the death of his wife, Zhang Chunhua. While Sima Yi is a bit annoyed of Guo Huai's meddling, he is glad that a colleague of his is helping overcome the grief. And despite that his wife is [[HenpeckedHusband dominating over him]], it's clear that Sima Yi still loves her and even looks at the meat bun that she made for him. Then, Guo Huai sees an apparition of Zhang Chunhua standing over her husband's back and looking contented.

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** Yu Jin's ending is about the aftermath of his surrender to Guan Yu at the Battle of Fan Castle. In a flashback, it turns out that the surrender is actually Yu Jin's option to lure Guan Yu out of the open and keep his men safe in case something happen. Cao Cao is aware of this but is concerned that it could ruin his reputation. Yu Jin cares less about it and requests his lord to keep it a secret in order for the plan to succeed. In the present, he visits Cao Cao's grave and Cao Pi comes along, wondering why the traitor like him came before his father's grave. Yu Jin understands the grave consequences he received for surrendering to the enemy. However, it turns out that Cao Pi also knew about Yu Jin's plan and thanks him in behalf of his father. Unlike in history where Cao Pi puts Yu Jin into shame which led him to his death, the former [[AFatherToHisMen appreciates what latter had done]] and Yu Jin never suffers his historical fate.
** Xiahou Ba's ending is about his defection. Like in history, his family relationship with Xingcai's mother, Xiahou Ji, convinced Liu Shan to let him join Shu. Despite that Shu is responsible for the death of his father, Xiahou Ba was able to let go of his grudge, considering that he's conflicted to defect or not after realizing that he had nowhere else to go when the Sima clan slaughtered majority of his relatives.

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** Yu Jin's ending is about the aftermath of his surrender to Guan Yu at the Battle of Fan Castle. In a flashback, it turns out that the surrender is actually Yu Jin's option to lure Guan Yu out of the open and keep his men safe in case something happen. Cao Cao is aware of this but is concerned that it could ruin his reputation. Yu Jin cares less about it and requests his lord to keep it a secret in order for the plan to succeed. In the at present, he visits Cao Cao's grave and Cao Pi comes along, wondering why the traitor like him came before his father's grave. Yu Jin understands the grave consequences he received for surrendering to the enemy. However, it turns out that Cao Pi also knew about Yu Jin's plan and thanks him in behalf of his father. Unlike in history where Cao Pi puts Yu Jin into shame which led him to his death, the former [[AFatherToHisMen appreciates what latter had done]] and Yu Jin never suffers his historical fate.
** Xiahou Ba's ending is about his defection. Like in history, his family relationship with Xingcai's mother, Xiahou Ji, convinced Liu Shan to let him join Shu. Despite that Shu is responsible for the death of his father, Xiahou Ba was able to let go of his grudge, considering that he's conflicted to defect or not after realizing that he had nowhere else to go when the Sima clan slaughtered majority of his relatives.relatives.
** In Sun Quan's ending, he dreams of seeing his father, brother and their strategists (Zhou Yu, Lu Su and Lu Meng) [[AfterlifeExpress riding a boat which presumably heading to the afterlife]]. Quan calls and tries to reach them only to trip on the water. When his father, brother and their friends turn around to look at him, Quan tries to talk to them only to be interrupted by Lianshi. It is there where Quan understands the legacy that his father and brother left him which also shows that he is about to move on.
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** Yu Jin's ending is about the aftermath of his surrender to Guan Yu at the Battle of Fan Castle. In a flashback, it turns out that the surrender is actually Yu Jin's option to lure Guan Yu out of the open and keep his men safe in case something happen. Cao Cao is aware of this but is concerned that it could ruin his reputation. Yu Jin cares less about it and requests his lord to keep it a secret in order for the plan to succeed. In the present, he visits Cao Cao's grave and Cao Pi comes along, wondering why the traitor like him came before his father's grave. Yu Jin understands the grave consequences he received for surrendering to the enemy. However, it turns out that Cao Pi also knew about Yu Jin's plan and thanks him in behalf of his father. Unlike in history where Cao Pi puts Yu Jin into shame which led him to his death, the former [[AFatherToHisMen appreciates what latter had done]] and Yu Jin never suffers his historical fate.

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** Yu Jin's ending is about the aftermath of his surrender to Guan Yu at the Battle of Fan Castle. In a flashback, it turns out that the surrender is actually Yu Jin's option to lure Guan Yu out of the open and keep his men safe in case something happen. Cao Cao is aware of this but is concerned that it could ruin his reputation. Yu Jin cares less about it and requests his lord to keep it a secret in order for the plan to succeed. In the present, he visits Cao Cao's grave and Cao Pi comes along, wondering why the traitor like him came before his father's grave. Yu Jin understands the grave consequences he received for surrendering to the enemy. However, it turns out that Cao Pi also knew about Yu Jin's plan and thanks him in behalf of his father. Unlike in history where Cao Pi puts Yu Jin into shame which led him to his death, the former [[AFatherToHisMen appreciates what latter had done]] and Yu Jin never suffers his historical fate.fate.
** Xiahou Ba's ending is about his defection. Like in history, his family relationship with Xingcai's mother, Xiahou Ji, convinced Liu Shan to let him join Shu. Despite that Shu is responsible for the death of his father, Xiahou Ba was able to let go of his grudge, considering that he's conflicted to defect or not after realizing that he had nowhere else to go when the Sima clan slaughtered majority of his relatives.

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