Su E Huang fails to seduce Wei Shao. Gao Heng leaves Yu County. Su E Huang discovers Wei Yan’s feelings for Xiao Qiao.

Liu Yan decides to pursue the traitor. The Qiao family reunites. Wei Shao makes overtures to Xiao Qiao's family, and to include her in his.

Su E Huang does what it takes to motivate Liu Yan. Xiao Qiao surprises Wei Shao. Wei Liang heads to Kang County.

Qiao Ping is trapped. Da Qiao is in danger. Wei Liang dies in a battle. Wei Shao vows revenge.

Wei Shao leads his troops into battle. Su E Huang claims a victory. Qiao Ping is rescued and sends reinforcements to Wei Shao.

Xiao Qiao welcomes Qiao Ci, then exposes Su E Huang. On the day of the assembly, Qiao Ci and Su Zi Xin confront each other.

Liu Yan leads his troops on the offensive. Wei Shao faces a dilemma. Xiao Qiao seeks help. Wei Yan attempts to support Wei Shao.

Xiao Qiao struggles with her mother-in-law. Elders urge Wei Shao to take a concubine — though seemingly loving, he is wary of the Qiao family.

Xiao Qiao secretly helps Bi Zhi become commander of Boya. Under Gongsun Yang's guidance, Wei Shao learns how to behave toward his wife.

Xiao Qiao prompts Wei Yan to reconcile with his grandmother, then takes action to resolve the conflict between Lady Zhu and Wei Shao.

Wei Shao and Xiao Qiao grow closer when they travel to Rong County. A conspiracy against Wei Shao begins to unfold.

After avoiding Xiao Qiao for a while, Wei Shao resolves to reconcile with his feelings, which leads their relationship to deepen.

Da Qiao helps Bi Zhi bolster his position. An ill-intentioned Su E Huang shows up. Liu Yan prepares to make his move at the upcoming assembly.

A successful Qiao Ci helps Wei Shao with the canal project. Wei Shao and Xiao Qiao open up to each other. Su E Huang tries to win over Liu Yan.

A jealous Wei Shao quarrels with Xiao Qiao before making up. To protect them, Wei Yan decides to reveal what really happened.

Wei Yan leaves Yu County. Punished and exiled, Su E Huang vows revenge. Liu Yan leads his troops to war on behalf of Su E Huang.

Wei Yan shows up at a critical moment. Bi Zhi and Wei Shao join forces for a siege. Liu Yan is defeated. Peace is achieved at last.

Charmed by Wei Shao's affection, Xiao Qiao begins to fall for him. Lady Zhu hopes he'll take Zheng Chuyu as a concubine. Xiao Qiao is framed.

Wei Shao learns he's been used, straining his bond with Xiao Qiao. Lady Xu warns Xiao Qiao, who uncovers Wei Shao's weakness.

Xiao Qiao defends a targeted Wei Shao, deepening their bond. Wei Shao asks Xiao Qiao to organize Lady Xu's birthday banquet.

Xiao Qiao urges Wei Shao to divert water from Yanzhou to relieve the drought. Wei Yan's revelations about Wei Shao lead Xiao Qiao to feel betrayed.

Wei Shao agrees to repair the canal to smooth his relationship with Xiao Qiao. Lady Su E Huang arrives for a visit — but she has an ulterior motives.

Su E Huang meets Wei Shao alone, upsetting Xiao Qiao. Grain sent by the Qiao family is destroyed — and Xiao Qiao and Wei Yan are blamed.

Xiao Qiao tries to deepen her bond with Wei Shao. Yuan Wang's daughter falls for Wei Liang, unaware that his heart belongs to another.

Xiao Qiao risks her life to join Wei Shao and successfully persuades the enemy forces to retreat. Liu Yan withdraws.