Fangfei faces numerous obstacles on her way escorting Xue Huaiyuan to the capital. A devastating famine places their convoy in the chaos of mobs.

As Wanning reluctantly marries into the Li family, Xiao Heng has to seek a major favor from Jiuyue. Fangfei meets with General Xiao for the first time.

Imprisoned by Wanning, Fangfei gets a surprise visitor. Amidst a violent coup, Shen Yurong and Xiao Heng's tension reaches a boiling point.

A startling turn of events pushes Wanning to pursue the consort she wants. Meanwhile, Xiao Heng is pressured to enter into a diplomatic marriage.

With Fangfei's help, Xiao Heng finds an opportunity to make amends with his estranged dad. Wanning and Li Jin's newlywed life takes a tumultuous turn.

As a crisis looms over the regime, members of the Jiang and Shen families must reassess their loyalty and strategize for their survival.

Fangfei steps into her new role as an imperial performer. An encounter with Shen Yurong stirs conflicted emotions in both of them.

Hoping to find Fangfei a music partner, Shen Yurong gets himself in a sticky situation. Wanning grows increasingly worried about her husband's loyalty.

At his family banquet, Shen Yurong confronts Fangfei about her real identity and unwittingly ignites a cascade of seismic problems.

After a heartbreaking reunion, Fangfei must weigh a treacherous bargain with Wanning — a deal that could land her in grave peril.

While Ji Shuran faces the grave consequences of her years of misconduct, Fangfei must grapple with a devastating loss herself.

Trapped in the city by mobs, Fangfei notices that someone is orchestrating the riot. She — and the Jiang family — are now targets of an insidious plan.

Ruoyao's blunt rejection of marriage stuns her parents. Soon after, Ji Shuran confronts Ji Yanlin about her wretched past.

While Fangfei and the Jiang family reel from an imperial marriage mandate, Xiao Heng makes a heartfelt confession about his true feelings for her.

As Xiao Heng's life hangs by a thread, Fangfei risks her own safety to join him and face off against an unhinged Shen Yurong.

While scheming to get rid of Fangfei, Ji Shuran unexpectedly runs into an old lover. Meanwhile, Yu'e endures a harsh reality in her married life.

Princess Wanning's serious accusation threatens to blow Fangfei's cover. After the trial, Shen Yurong finds himself lost in memories of his ex-wife.

Ruoyao's sudden illness requires an unusual treatment. The Jiang family witnesses an exorcism ritual spiral out of control.

Fangfei is blamed for causing Jiang Ruoyao's allergy. In an attempt to get rid of her, Ji Shuran tries to arrange a marriage for Fangfei.

At the Ye family's home, Fangfei is greeted with Ye Jia'er's reluctant hospitality. But Jia'er soon notices that Fangfei is no ordinary relative.

Defying danger, Xiao Heng helps Fangfei rescue Xue Huaiyuan's followers before she faces off against the man who tortured her father for years.

Xiao Heng visits Fangfei in prison before she's briefly brought home. On the imperial trial day, she makes an audacious request before the emperor.

Fangfei's defiant act causes a disturbance in front of the Jiang family. Amidst their confrontation, danger sneaks up on both Ruoyao and Fangfei.

Fangfei shares a cherished moment with Xiao Heng after making a bold confession. Later, Qiongzhi's shocking revelation gives Fangfei a new mission.

After the fallout with the Jiang sisters, Fangfei plans to visit the Ye family in Luyang. Later, a favor for Xiao Heng puts her in unexpected danger.