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When a secret from the past rears its head, respected warrior Feng Zhiwei is forced to choose between revenge and her loyalty to ruling prince Ning Yi.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Rise of Phoenixes Season 1 Episode 40 - Episode 40
    8.8/10(16 votes)

    #1 - Episode 40

    S1:E40

    Ning Yi gets wind of Ning Sheng's charade -- and a plan to take Wei Zhi's life. Shao Ning swaps the emperor's scroll, falling for Ning Yi's trap.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Rise of Phoenixes Season 1 Episode 41 - Episode 41
    8.6/10(13 votes)

    #2 - Episode 41

    S1:E41

    Wei Zhi advises the emperor to send an envoy to Minhai. Shao Ning asks Ning Qi to help her obtain the emperor's approval to wed Wei Zhi.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Rise of Phoenixes Season 1 Episode 45 - Episode 45
    8.6/10(19 votes)

    #3 - Episode 45

    S1:E45

    Chang Zhongxin sets a trap for his brother, Zhongyi, and turns against his own father. Feng Hao steals an artifact from Qiu Mingying's closet.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Rise of Phoenixes Season 1 Episode 42 - Episode 42
    8.5/10(14 votes)

    #4 - Episode 42

    S1:E42

    Headmaster Xin scrambles to keep Wei Zhi from blowing her cover. After rejecting Shao Ning's proposal, Wei Zhi makes a shocking revelation at court.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Rise of Phoenixes Season 1 Episode 43 - Episode 43
    8.4/10(13 votes)

    #5 - Episode 43

    S1:E43

    As Zhiwei's execution looms, Qiu Mingying draws up a dangerous rescue plan with the Bloody Pagoda, but Ning Yi intervenes just in time.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Rise of Phoenixes Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.3/10(23 votes)

    #6 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Ning Yi keeps up his disguise when Zhiwei arrives at the Prince of Chu's residence. Zhiwei is forced by her mother to swear she'll never marry Ning Yi.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Rise of Phoenixes Season 1 Episode 34 - Episode 34
    8.3/10(14 votes)

    #7 - Episode 34

    S1:E34

    Ning Yi brings up Lin Renqi's case when the emperor mentions Lord of Minhai's return to his dominion. Shao Ning suspects Ning Yi caused the blood marks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Rise of Phoenixes Season 1 Episode 37 - Episode 37
    8.3/10(14 votes)

    #8 - Episode 37

    S1:E37

    Ning Yi visits Ya Le's old home, Yilan Palace, and encounters a former servant. Noble Consort Chang arrives soon after -- and thinks she's seen a ghost.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Rise of Phoenixes Season 1 Episode 38 - Episode 38
    8.3/10(14 votes)

    #9 - Episode 38

    S1:E38

    During an imperial gift ceremony, Lady Wang is agitated by false accusations -- and Ning Yi seizes the chance to reveal the truth about Ya Le's death.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Rise of Phoenixes Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.2/10(15 votes)

    #10 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    After making a fateful pact, Chief Gu and Ning Yi involve Qiu Shangqi and Qiu Mingying in a scheme to ensnare Ning Chuan.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Rise of Phoenixes Season 1 Episode 31 - Episode 31
    8.2/10(14 votes)

    #11 - Episode 31

    S1:E31

    Helian Zheng tells Ning Yi he intends to ask for Zhiwei's hand in marriage -- right in front of Wei Zhi. Zhiwei urges Shao Ning to keep a low profile.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Rise of Phoenixes Season 1 Episode 33 - Episode 33
    8.2/10(14 votes)

    #12 - Episode 33

    S1:E33

    Zhiwei objects when Lord of Minhai asks the emperor for permission to train Ning Sheng. Headmaster Xin aims to put distance between Ning Yi and Zhiwei.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Rise of Phoenixes Season 1 Episode 35 - Episode 35
    8.2/10(14 votes)

    #13 - Episode 35

    S1:E35

    Shao Ning and Noble Consort Chang collude to keep Lady Wang silent about a past scheme against Ya Le. Wei Zhi is asked to guard the golden box.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Rise of Phoenixes Season 1 Episode 36 - Episode 36
    8.2/10(14 votes)

    #14 - Episode 36

    S1:E36

    Helian Zheng discovers Wei Zhi's secret. Zhao Yuan reports to the emperor that Shao Ning has been orbiting around Noble Consort Chang and Ning Sheng.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Rise of Phoenixes Season 1 Episode 39 - Episode 39
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    #15 - Episode 39

    S1:E39

    After Ning Sheng fails to access the golden box, Shao Ning and Peng Pei plant another distraction -- but someone else lurks in the shadows.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Rise of Phoenixes Season 1 Episode 44 - Episode 44
    8.2/10(14 votes)

    #16 - Episode 44

    S1:E44

    Ning Yi sends Qiu Mingying a message through Chief Gu. Against their father's orders, the Chang brothers set out to block Ning Yi's arrival in Minhai.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Rise of Phoenixes Season 1 Episode 21 - Episode 21
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #17 - Episode 21

    S1:E21

    Ning Yi warns Zhiwei about the Chang clan and confronts the emperor over his mother's death. Duke Chang and Ning Sheng try to conspire with Ning Chuan.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Rise of Phoenixes Season 1 Episode 22 - Episode 22
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Episode 22

    S1:E22

    Ning Yi anticipates Duke Chang and Ning Chuan's next move. Zhiwei struggles to convince Ning Yi to spare Ning Chuan's life.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Rise of Phoenixes Season 1 Episode 30 - Episode 30
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #19 - Episode 30

    S1:E30

    Zhan Bi falls for Ning Sheng's plot to dishonor Ning Yi in front of the emperor, but the scheme backfires when Zhiwei intervenes.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Rise of Phoenixes Season 1 Episode 48 - Episode 48
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #20 - Episode 48

    S1:E48

    After Feng Hao escapes from jail, Peng Pei seeks information on the Qiu family's link to the former dynasty -- and reports his suspicions to Ning Qi.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Rise of Phoenixes Season 1 Episode 49 - Episode 49
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #21 - Episode 49

    S1:E49

    After confronting Qiu Mingying about Feng Hao's identity, Headmaster Xin falls for Ning Qi and Peng Pei's trap, and Qiu Mingying is apprehended.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Rise of Phoenixes Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.0/10(27 votes)

    #22 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Feng Zhiwei intervenes when Madam Yuhua bullies courtesan Zhu Yin. An assassination stirs the court. The other princes see Ning Yi as a growing threat.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Rise of Phoenixes Season 1 Episode 15 - Episode 15
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #23 - Episode 15

    S1:E15

    Headmaster Xin brings the sorcerer to Ning Yan, but an imposter hides behind the mask. The guilt-ridden emperor scrutinizes Ning Chuan's story.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Rise of Phoenixes Season 1 Episode 17 - Episode 17
    8.0/10(13 votes)

    #24 - Episode 17

    S1:E17

    Ning Chuan sees the ring on Zhao Yuan and thinks it's a trap. Ning Yi orders his men to find Zhiwei, but Duke Chang is a step ahead.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Rise of Phoenixes Season 1 Episode 32 - Episode 32
    8.0/10(13 votes)

    #25 - Episode 32

    S1:E32

    As the Censorate chief, Ning Yi presents to the emperor evidence incriminating Lord of Minhai in Lin Renqi's case -- but Chen Shao ruins his plan.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 40" is the best rated episode of "The Rise of Phoenixes". It scored 8.8/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/6/2018. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 41".