Di Ziyuan is accused of treason and imprisoned in Dai Mountain. Meanwhile, Crown Prince Han Ye encounters a bandit who makes a lofty declaration.

Ren Anle earns a strategic position at the imperial court. A gamble is launched to bet on whether Ren Anle would end up becoming Crown Princess.

Ren Anle and the others come across a murder at the Lingxiang Pleasure House. Soon after, Ren Anle makes a deal to seize the culprit.

Ren Anle's sloppy solution for an academic fraud case leaves Han Ye furious, but things prove to be much more complicated.

Huang Pu and the officials of the Court of Judicial Review claim to have been wronged. Han Ye looks into Ren Anle's motives for coming to the capital.

Ren Anle engages in a fight with Princess Anning, resulting in an unexpected outcome. Emperor Jiachang gets furious when Han Ye refuses to get married.

Princess Anning discloses a little-known fact to Ren Anle about the Di Family. Huang Pu discovers a blood letter, prompting a serious investigation.

Upon their arrival, Han Ye and Ren Anle are startled to see the living conditions in Jiangnan. Meanwhile, Zhong Liwen quibbles about disaster relief.

Luo Mingxi comes to a conclusion about Princess Anning's motives. Ren Anle and Han Ye head to a banquet in hopes of exposing Zhong Liwen's scheme.

Han Ye proposes to create a prosperous world together with Ren Anle, but gets an unexpected response. Meanwhile, Zhong Liwen plans a malicious scheme.

Han Ye asks Ren Anle to remain by his side as his confidant. Later, Ren Anle insists on participating in the Crown Princess selection.

Mu Qing doesn't want Di Ziyuan to undergo a name change — a condition that would allow her to return to the capital.

As the Crown Princess selection becomes increasingly complicated, Di Cheng'en plots to arrange an encounter between her and Han Ye.

Luo Mingxi proposes to kill Di Cheng’en, but he meets resistance from Ren Anle. Meanwhile, Princess Anning comes to meet Princess Mo Shuang.

To embarrass Di Cheng'en, the Queen Mother summons her for another audience. Later, Cheng'en secures an ally as she vies for more power.

The Crown Princess selection is on the horizon. Trying hard to stand out among competition, Di Cheng'en's efforts seem to backfire.

Han Ye makes a promise to Di Cheng'en, which causes a rift between him and Ren Anle. Later, Han Ye notices that something is amiss.

Han Ye expresses his doubt about the true identity of Di Cheng'en. Later, Ren Anle finds herself in danger while making a rescue attempt.

At a banquet, Di Cheng'en risks herself to protect Emperor Jiachang from an assassination plot, while Anning grows suspicious of someone she knows.

Han Ye learns about Zhong Hai's tragic past. Meanwhile, Princess Anning discovers Ren Anle's secret.

Han Ye doesn’t want to expose Ren Anle’s true identity. Later, an attack puts them both in a dangerous situation.

Luo Mingxi feels relieved upon learning where Di Shengtian is located. Han Ye and Ren Anle find a chance to enjoy each other's company.

Luo Mingxi encourages Ren Anle to follow her heart. Meanwhile, Han Ye has to make a crucial decision.

To protect Anle, Han Ye is about to reluctantly enter a marriage. On a birthday banquet, a tragic history resurfaces after it's sealed for a decade.

Gu Yunnian claims full responsibility for a past mistake. Shortly after, Anle unveils a startling revelation to the world.

Empress Dowager faces consequences for her past misdeeds. Meanwhile, Han Ye and Anle's relationship becomes increasingly strained.

Han Ye tries to apologize to Anle for what she has endured over the past decade. Later, Luo Mingxi puts himself at risk in order to protect Anle.

Han Ye volunteers to go to the border in place of his father. Soon after, Luo Mingxi regains his freedom and joins Anle and Han Ye on the journey.

After an emotional ceremony, an assassination attempt leaves behind key evidence. Later, a clash with a powerful figure lands Han Ye in new trouble.

Princess Anning pays a visit to Han Ye in prison, and Luo Mingxi's finds himself at the center of a political storm as his investigation continues.