About this season
In the Great Qi dynasty, young Emperor Xiao Huan assumes the alias Bai Chifan and draws close to Ling Cangcang, daughter of the Grand Tutor, to reclaim power from him and the Empress Dowager. Cangcang, the brave and righteous leader of the Fenglai Pavilion, joins him in investigating the Lingbi Sect. Their bond deepens into love, but her master's death sparks a fatal misunderstanding. Though they become Emperor and Empress, old wounds keep them apart. Refusing to abandon the truth, Cangcang endures betrayal and peril, only to discover Xiao Huan's silent devotion. Together, they restore peace, and prove that neither love nor the realm must be forsaken.
Episodes (35)
1. Episode 1
Aired 14 November 2025 • 47 min
Ling Cangcang won't marry her enemy, Xiao Huan. On their wedding night, she recalls how he used a fake identity to get close to her.
2. Episode 2
Aired 14 November 2025 • 48 min
Ling Cangcang is poisoned and Xiao Huan rushes to her rescue, which leads both of them to be thrown into prison.
3. Episode 3
Aired 14 November 2025 • 46 min
Xiao Huan is badly injured while protecting Ling Cangcang. Posing as a married couple during the investigation of a case stirs hidden feelings.
4. Episode 4
Aired 14 November 2025 • 47 min
After proposing, Xiao Huan reveals he is the Emperor and kills Li Lu. Heartbroken, Ling Cangcang turns against him but acts affectionate at a banquet.
5. Episode 5
Aired 15 November 2025 • 46 min
A humiliated Ling Cangcang poisons Xiao Huan to test him. He hides his feelings because of his power, yet subtly displays his affection.
6. Episode 6
Aired 15 November 2025 • 46 min
Xiao Huan triggers a latent poison to pressure Ling Xuefeng and feels guilty as reform stalls. Ling Cangcang discovers a mysterious mark.
7. Episode 7
Aired 16 November 2025 • 46 min
Ling Cangcang would rather die than kill Xiao Huan. Xiao Huan questions the cause of his master's death, leaving her disheartened.
8. Episode 8
Aired 16 November 2025 • 46 min
Ling Cangcang investigates her master's death. Xiao Huan asks Li Chengtian to come out of seclusion, and Ling Cangcang demands the truth.
9. Episode 9
Aired 17 November 2025 • 46 min
Ling Cangcang infiltrates the inner treasury to steal the phoenix seal. Xiao Huan secretly helps her, and she finally grasps his true intentions.
10. Episode 10
Aired 17 November 2025 • 46 min
Ling Cangcang is poisoned. Xiao Huan gives her an antidote, and sends her a contraceptive herbal drink, leaving her devastated.
11. Episode 11
Aired 18 November 2025 • 45 min
Ling Cangcang steals the jade seal to save Luo Xianxue, and Xiao Huan forces her to choose between them.
12. Episode 12
Aired 18 November 2025 • 46 min
Luo Xianxue sets himself on fire, and Xiao Huan grants Ling Cangcang her freedom. When Jiangzhou faces ruin, she leads the troops against the enemy.
13. Episode 13
Aired 19 November 2025 • 46 min
Ling Cangcang is captured. Xiao Huan pretends to negotiate a peace treaty, while secretly planning a rescue.
14. Episode 14
Aired 19 November 2025 • 46 min
Ling Cangcang refuses to admit she is the empress, which makes Kumoer suspicious and heightens tensions in the camp.
15. Episode 15
Aired 20 November 2025 • 46 min
Disguised as Bai Chifan, Xiao Huan attempts to rescue Ling Cangcang. Du Tingxin lowers her guard while Ling Cangcang denies she's the empress.
16. Episode 16
Aired 21 November 2025 • 46 min
Ling Cangcang and Xiao Huan team up to steal the troop deployment map. Ling Xuefeng is forced to reveal his hand.
17. Episode 17
Aired 21 November 2025 • 46 min
After Xiao Huan is poisoned, Ling Cangcang returns to the camp to share his fate. Xiao Huan reveals his identity and defeats Kumoer.
18. Episode 18
Aired 22 November 2025 • 46 min
Zhong Lin fails to assassinate Xiao Qianqing — but Xiao Qianqing helps her escape, saving her life.
19. Episode 19
Aired 23 November 2025 • 46 min
Ling Cangcang stays by Xiao Huan as his life hangs by a thread. Xiao Qianqing falls off a cliff, but is rescued.
20. Episode 20
Aired 23 November 2025 • 46 min
Xiao Huan survives and reconciles with Xiao Qianqing. Ling Xuefeng and Luo Xianxue conspire to murder Xiao Huan.
21. Episode 21
Aired 24 November 2025 • 46 min
Ling Cangcang learns the truth about the poisoning and reconciles with Xiao Huan. The Xiao brothers unite to drive the reforms.
22. Episode 22
Aired 25 November 2025 • 45 min
Ling Cangcang urges her father to turn back, but it's in vain. Xiao Huan defeats Ling Xuefeng, leaving Du Tingxin traumatized and heartbroken.
23. Episode 23
Aired 25 November 2025 • 46 min
Du Tingxin vows to avenge Xiao Huan. Xiao Qianqing begs Xiao Huan to let her marry Zhong Lin.
24. Episode 24
Aired 26 November 2025 • 46 min
Ling Cangcang is pregnant, which Xiao Huan is overjoyed about. Du Tingxin begins plotting, and Li Hongqing rushes from the capital to the rescue.
25. Episode 25
Aired 27 November 2025 • 46 min
Xiao Ying tries to assassinate Xiao Huan. Ling Cangcang protects him, but miscarries as a result. Furious, Xiao Huan imprisons Xiao Ying.
26. Episode 26
Aired 27 November 2025 • 46 min
Xiao Qianqing cripples Xiao Ying's meridians. Ling Xuefeng secretly plots a coup, which Xiao Huan cleverly foils.
27. Episode 27
Aired 28 November 2025 • 46 min
Ling Jueding helps Xiao Huan quell the rebellion, and Lu Qi and Luo Xianxue die in battle. Xiao Qianqing plans to flee with Xiao Ying.
28. Episode 28
Aired 29 November 2025 • 46 min
Du Tingxin instigates Empress Dowager Liu, leading to Xiao Ying's sudden death. Li Hongqing rushes back to the palace.
29. Episode 29
Aired 29 November 2025 • 44 min
Empress Liu takes her own life. Xiao Qianqing and Xiao Huan turn against each other. Du Tingxin leads her troops, surrounding the palace.
30. Episode 30
Aired 30 November 2025 • 46 min
Xiao Qianqing rules as regent while Xiao Huan is imprisoned. Ling Cangcang searches for Zhong Lin in vain. The Xiao brothers make a pact.
31. Episode 31
Aired 1 December 2025 • 45 min
Xiao Huan jumps into the river, ending his life and throwing the court into chaos. Ling Cangcang seeks to find out what led to Xiao Ying's death.
32. Episode 32
Aired 2 December 2025 • 46 min
Ling Xuefeng dies by suicide. Ling Cangcang plans to counter Du Tingxin's power. Xiao Huan returns, disguised as the Ghost King.
33. Episode 33
Aired 2 December 2025 • 44 min
Zhong Lin escapes and frees the Lingbi followers. Xiao Huan uncovers a all-important secret.
34. Episode 34
Aired 2 December 2025 • 46 min
Xiao Qianqing finally discovers the cause of Xiao Ying's death. Ling Cangcang is punished for saving Zhong Lin. Lingbi followers rally to Xiao Huan.
35. Episode 35
Aired 2 December 2025 • 45 min
Xiao Huan leads an army and crushes Du Tingxin, but dies on the battlefield. Five years later, his son ascends to the throne.