Years before achieving glory, He Yan donned a mask to enter Xianchang Academy. Now, she enlists at a garrison — but can she hide that she's a woman?

Episode 2

Zhou Ye

Cheng Lei

Zhang Kangle

Zhang Miaoyi

Li Qing

Bai Shu

Rao Jiadi

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Episode 1

He Yan returns home victorious after many years at war. Her father makes an outrageous request. Xiao Jue fails to defend his father's honor.

After a brief scuffle in the hot springs, He Yan escapes, but not without rousing Xiao Jue's suspicions. He orders Shen Han to spread rumors.

He Yan receives ointment — the same Xiao Jue once gave her at Xianchang Academy — but she's too focused on joining the elite battalion to notice.

Episode 4

Xiao Jue learns Sun Xiangfu is delaying rations and decides to confront the magistrate. During the flag contest, He Yan's team faces Lei Hou's.

Episode 5

Frustrated and upset about not making it into the battalion, He Yan gets drunk, barges into Xiao Jue's tent and causes a ruckus.

Episode 6

He Yan tails Ding Yi to Wanhua Pavilion, unaware that Xiao Jue is following close behind. Inside, she disguises herself as a dancer and ends up on stage.

Episode 7

Sun Chuanfu tries to get news about the prime minister from Chu Zhao. Xiao Jue visits the Sun residence to ask about the military funds and rations.

Episode 8

Yingxiang reports her findings to Chu Zhao, who tells her to continue trailing Xiao Jue. Meanwhile, Ding Yi doubts He Yan is truly blind and tests her.

Episode 9

He Yan sets out to seek justice for the murdered women, only to find the commander has already launched a secret investigation.

Episode 10

As He Yan analyzes the Sun Xiangfu case, she suspects He Rufei is tied to the Battle of Mingshui. Later, her squad drags her to the hot springs.

Episode 11

He Yan suspects Hu Yuanzhong is a foreign spy but can't confirm it. After a masked assassin attacks, she finds Ma Damei dead and becomes the main suspect.

Episode 12

Shen Han arrives, guilt-ridden, and apologizes, revealing that He Yan gave him the defense map, which raises the commander's suspicions again.

Episode 13

He Yan buys Xiao Jue a new zither to replace the one she broke. Chu Zhao visits the camp and invites He Yan for drinks, making Xiao Jue jealous.

Episode 14

To chase a lead, Xiao Jue heads to Jiyang under a fake identity and asks He Yan to pose as his wife. Will real romance blossom from this act?

Episode 15

As Xu Jingfu reveals the secret tunnel to the Uto, Cheng Lisu takes Xiao Jue's group shopping, where Miss Yan vies with He Yan for the commander's favor.

Episode 16

Everyone searches for Chai Anxi, who barely escapes. At the Water God Festival, He Yan eyes a grand prize and coaxes Xiao Jue to win it for her.

Episode 17

After spending the night together on a houseboat, He Yan and Xiao Jue spot signs of Uto activity. They follow a trail and witness a kidnapping.

Episode 18

Xiao Jue and He Yan navigate shifting alliances in Jiyang as a Wutuo threat looms and the city braces for an impending battle.

Episode 19

The Wutuo army launches a fierce attack. Led by Xiao Jue, the Jiyang army bravely defends their city while He Yan accepts a risky mission.

Episode 20

He Yan's bravery gains newfound popularity among the noblewomen. Chai Anxi's revelation raises new suspicions about He Rufei's alliances.

Episode 21

A former romance complicates Xiao Jue's reunion with an old friend. He Yan's past comes to light, revealing her ties to the Xiao Army.

Episode 22

Xiao Jue and He Yan navigate a strained relationship following her revelation. He Rufei schemes to eliminate those who threaten his position.

Episode 23

An unjust punishment threatens to drive a wedge between Xiao Jue and He Yan. A tragic loss pushes grief-stricken He Yan to seek revenge.

Episode 24

He Yan and her friends set off for Rundu to stop the Wutuo forces. With the troops at the gates, can Li Kuang defend the city against an attack?

Episode 25

He Yan and Xiao Jue unite to rally Rundu's garrison against the Wutuo forces, striving to protect the city from threats outside and within its walls.

Episode 26

Eager to uncover the truth, He Yan and Xiao Jue plan to visit the capital. Chu Zhao uncovers a treasonous collusion. He Rufei's lies catch up with him.

Episode 27

Chu Zhao must navigate Xu Jingfu's manipulations and Xu Pinging's provocations. As He Yan and Xiao Jue approach the capital, they encounter assassins.

Episode 28

Xu Pingting exposes He Yan's secret, sparking a public confrontation with He Rufei and revealing Xiao Jue's hidden loyalties.

Episode 29

Episode 30

After retrieving evidence, He Yan has an unexpected reunion. Xiao Jue's confrontation with Xu Jingfu fractures an enemy alliance — but at a cost.

Episode 31

He Yan confronts He Rufei with proof of his crimes. Xu Jingfu's allies use an opportunity to strike, forcing Xiao Jue to act fast.

Episode 32

The Emperor rewards He Yan, but her victory comes at a price. Chu Zhao makes a calculated decision that has severe consequences.

Episode 33

With their friends engaged, He Yan and Xiao Jue must confront their feelings — until a rival sways the Emperor, forcing Xiao Jue to choose: duty or love.

Episode 34

The Emperor demands He Yan go against her heart, but she refuses. Xiao Jue must protect the one he loves as the enemies close in.

Episode 35

With the army divided on multiple fronts, He Yan and Xiao Jue rush to help their allies, but a fatal delay could lead to a catastrophic loss.

Episode 36

A female general with a gentle appearance but a strong inner spirit, and a male general with a cold exterior and internal but with stronger martial prowess. The two join forces to combat deceit, assist the weak, and eliminate external threats.

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