SETTING THE SCENE
SETTING THE SCENE
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Changyu Fan and Zheng Xie enter a fake marriage for separate reasons, but their love grows. Separated by conflict, they reunite on the battlefield, fighting together for justice, truth, and their love.
THE STORY UNFOLDS
EPISODE 01Fan Changyu rescues Xie Zheng in the snow and evades the soldiers searching for him. In the turmoil, their fates become closely entwined.
Mar 6, 2026
EPISODE 02Fan Changyu reopens the family pork shop and displays an unusual talent for business. To save her home, she asks Xie Zheng to marry into the family.
Mar 6, 2026
EPISODE 03Fan Changyu and Xie Zheng face a crisis, stirring Zheng's emotions. Meanwhile, Qi Shu wistfully recalls playing chess with a mysterious figure.
Mar 6, 2026
EPISODE 04Xie Zheng and Fan Changyu grow closer through hardship, and finally consummate their marriage. Qi Shu, under the alias An Xu, enters Luyuan Academy.
Mar 6, 2026
EPISODE 05Changyu is upset about the hairpin and the betrothal letter. Gongsun Yin discovers Princess Qi Shu’s identity but allows her to stay and study.
Mar 6, 2026
EPISODE 06Xie Zheng starts wondering who the Fan family really are. Fan Changyu appears in court over Fan Da’s property case, which takes an unexpected turn.
Mar 7, 2026
EPISODE 07Fan Changyu escapes from prison to find someone and fights alongside Xie Zheng. Gongsun Yin saves Xie Zheng, and Changyu is set free.
Mar 7, 2026
EPISODE 08Fan Changyu learns from Gongsun Yin that Xie Zheng will eventually leave, which upsets her. She teams up with Yu Qianqian to sell braised meat.
Mar 8, 2026
EPISODE 09Wei assassins strike again at night. Li Huai’an finds the Fan shrine to the Marquis of Wu’an. Wei Xuan orders He Jingyuan to send troops to Chongzhou.
Mar 8, 2026
EPISODE 10At court, Wei Yan suppresses Grand Tutor Li to consolidate his power. Fan Changyu reopens her braised meat stall, and business booms.
Mar 9, 2026
EPISODE 11Fan Changyu is attacked by butcher. Li Huai’an returns for a date with the Grand Princess. Yu Qianqian is pestered by a mysterious merchant.
Mar 9, 2026
EPISODE 12Fan Changning meets Yu Bao’er at a tavern. Xie Zheng finds Zhao Xun and Qi Min stockpiling grain. Yu Qianqian gets Xie Zheng to pose as her husband.
Mar 10, 2026
EPISODE 13Qi Min discovers Xie Zheng’s true identity. On New Year’s Eve, the Fan and Zhao families share a celebratory meal and a drunk Changyu tries to confess.
Mar 10, 2026
EPISODE 14Qi Min learns Yu Bao’er’s true birth date. On the night of the festival, Fan Changyu exposes Song Yan in public. Xie Zheng receives some urgent news.
Mar 11, 2026
EPISODE 15Fan Changyu learns the truth about her origins from her grandfather. Yixiang Tower is framed. Yu Qianqian is arrested, and the county yamen office is captured.
Mar 11, 2026
EPISODE 16Fan Changyu sneaks into the yamen and fights Sui Yuanqing to free the magistrate. Xie Zheng saves her in time. They later meet at the ferry.
Mar 12, 2026
EPISODE 17Fan Changyu and Xie Zheng argue fiercely, parting on bad terms. Yu Qianqian decides to head south to avoid trouble, but is ambushed by bandits.
Mar 12, 2026
EPISODE 18Bloodshed erupts in Lin’an as Fan Changyu lures the bandits away. Xie Zheng rushes over to help, only to find her badly wounded and unconscious.
Mar 13, 2026
EPISODE 19Xie Zheng vows to marry Fan Changyu, who's still unconscious. When Changning goes missing, Changyu resolves to search for her sister.
Mar 13, 2026
EPISODE 20Fan Changyu keeps searching for her sister Changning. With the battle and a rescue operation looming, Xie Zheng and He Jingyuan devise a plan.
Mar 14, 2026
EPISODE 21Qi Min learns Yu Bao’er’s true birth date. On the night of the festival, Fan Changyu exposes Song Yan in public. Xie Zheng receives some urgent news.
Mar 14, 2026
EPISODE 22Grand Tutor Tao schemes to get Fan Changyu to safety. Xie Zheng confronts Sui Yuanqing, who takes Fan Changning hostage.
Mar 15, 2026
EPISODE 23Xie Zheng pulls off a battlefield miracle, but the tide turns. Fan Changyu weeps with joy on learning that Changning is safe. Shi Yue hatches a plan.
Mar 15, 2026
EPISODE 24Qi Shu discovers he has been unrealistic. Fan Changyu is reunited with her long-lost sister. Gongsun Yin gives Xie Zheng a warning.
Mar 16, 2026
EPISODE 25Xie Zheng and Fan Changyu grow closer. Fan Changyu foils Shi Yue’s plan. Xie Zheng pretends to punish Changyu for breaking army rules.
Mar 17, 2026
EPISODE 26Before the battle, Qi Shu and Gongsun Yin reveal their feelings for each other. Fan Changyu goes to her husband’s place, and kills Shi Hu.
Mar 18, 2026
EPISODE 27Changyu goes looking for someone. Xie Zheng sends Xie Qi to protect her in secret. Xie Zheng saves Zhao Xun, who reveals his true identity.
Mar 19, 2026
EPISODE 28Changyu goes looking for someone. Xie Zheng sends Xie Qi to protect her in secret. Xie Zheng saves Zhao Xun, who reveals his true identity.
Mar 20, 2026
EPISODE 29Yu Qianqian escapes and meets Changyu outside the city. As the fighting intensifies, Fan Changyu turns back and leads the locals into battle.
Mar 21, 2026
EPISODE 30He Jingyuan dies in battle. His last letter reveals who Fan Changyu’s biological father is. Qi Min asks Sui Yuanqing to avenge his father.
Mar 21, 2026
EPISODE 31Xie Zheng and Fan Changyu’s relationship is at an impasse. Wei Xuan is removed from office. Li Huai’an apologizes, and reconciles with Changyu.
Mar 22, 2026
EPISODE 32Li Huai’an claims Fan Changyu as his sworn sister to quell rumors. Xie Zheng guesses Qi Min faked his death and suspects there is a mole in the army.
Mar 22, 2026
EPISODE 33Li Huai’an learns of Sui Yuanqing's escape and confronts Xie Zheng. Tutor Li’s plan fails. Qi Shu returns. Fan Changyu gets closer to Xie Zheng.
Mar 23, 2026
EPISODE 34Li Huai’an learns of Sui Yuanqing's escape and confronts Xie Zheng. Tutor Li’s plan fails. Qi Shu returns. Fan Changyu gets closer to Xie Zheng.
Mar 24, 2026
EPISODE 35Qi Min conspires with Grand Tutor Li, who suggests hosting a banquet. Qi Sheng intends to use the banquet to win over, or eliminate, Xie Zheng.
Mar 25, 2026
EPISODE 36Xie Zheng’s public declaration of love causes a stir. He seeks the truth behind a palace coup from long ago. Yu Qianqian steals the tiger tally.
Mar 26, 2026
EPISODE 37Though ill, Tutor Li attends the event and clashes with Wei Yan. A fire breaks out at Qingyuan palace and Gongsun Yin risks his life to save Qi Shu.
Mar 26, 2026
EPISODE 38Intrigue swirls at court and in the martial world. Fan Changyu vows to clear her father’s name. Xie Zheng exposes Wei Yan’s role in Jinzhou’s fall.
Mar 26, 2026
EPISODE 39Qi Min leads rebels into the palace, where he confronts Wei Yan. Xie Zheng defeats Wei Yan, who reveals the truth about what happened 17 years ago.
Mar 26, 2026
EPISODE 40Wei Yan kills himself to quell the rebellion. Qi Min dies. The young emperor ascends to the throne. Xie Zheng becomes regent, Fan Changyu a general.
Mar 26, 2026