Jiang Chang Yang and Mu Dan complete their wedding according to the customs under Dean Xu's supervision to become a married couple.

After many days of inquiry, He Wei Fang finds out that Wanguan Hall is able to help people handle household registers...

Chuan Yu invites He Wei Fang to the Jiang Residence and claims Jiang Chang Yang wants to discuss his aunt with her. However, he locks Mu Dan inside a pitch-black room.

Liu Chang barges into He Wei Fang's room after getting drunk. He intends to force himself upon her. He Wei Fang is hurt during the struggle. After that, He Wei Fang injures herself with a pair of scissors on purpose as she seeks Jiang Chang Yang's aid.

Blooming Abode's branch is officially opened in the Eastern market. He Wei Fang and Da Fu dress up to welcome their customers.

Jiang Chang Yang is forced by King Ning to marry Lian Zhou as his concubine. After the wedding banquet, he hides in He Wei Fang's room. They wait for Lian Zhou to come over so they can put on a planned show to fool her.

King Ning orders Jiang Chang Yang to hand over He Wei Fang. As the situation is dire, Jiang Chang Yang tells King Ning that he is preparing to take He Wei Fang as his concubine.

Sheng Yi returns to the temple ruins where she started the business with Mu Dan and prays for the deity to let Mu Dan return safely. Mu Dan appears and questions Sheng Yi as to why she betrayed her.

He Wei Fang is sentenced to serve as a government slave in the military. The camp's commanding officer uses the slaves as live targets to train the recruits in archery.

Sheng Yi is persuaded by Wang Qing. She thinks that women should live their lives with a mate. He Wei Fang persuades Sheng Yi patiently. She tells her that being independent is more important than getting married.

The flowers in the shop are infested with pests. Upon investigation, Mu Dan discovers that someone has planted insect eggs into the fertilizer.

He Wei Fang is pursued by a masked assassin in the wilderness. He Wei Fang shouts for help, but she fails to escape from the assassin. The assassin raises the blade in his hand and prepares to stab He Wei Fang.

Jiang Chang Yang confides in He Wei Fang, sharing his feelings about his father's betrayal and his aversion to marriage. They wager on who will break their vow and get married first.

It's difficult to make a living in Chang'an. He Wei Fang decides to start a business with her gardening skills.

He Wei Fang agrees to marry Liu Chang to save her mother, but her life after marriage has been tough. Despite the hardships, she remains composed and patient. One day, the Liu family goes behind her back and digs up the prized peonies in her courtyard for a flower banquet. Distraught, she resolves to protect the keepsakes left by her mother.

Li You Zhen stops her father, King Ning, from betrothing her to Jiang Chang Yang. She kneels and begs for his forgiveness.

Realizing she no longer has a home, He Wei Fang deliberately leaves her hairpin at the edge of a cliff. Liu Shen's men find the hairpin and conclude she has fallen to her death. Afterward, He Wei Fang puts on plain clothes and sets out to begin a new chapter of her life.

Xiao Xue Xi, the daughter of General Xiao, the Governor of Hexi, arrives in the capital. King Ning plans to arrange a marriage between her and Pei Zhong, a descendant of a noble family. Though Pei Zhong is deeply taken with Xue Xi, he fears she has feelings for her childhood friend, Jiang Chang Yang. This leads him to come up with a devious plan.

Liu Chang orders his men to search Wanguan Hall when Jiang Chang Yang is being imprisoned. He Wei Fang asks Da Fu to inform Miss Yun while she attempts to slow Liu Chang down.

The Fang Garden catches on fire. Mu Dan rushes in with no regard for her own safety to save the people inside. When Jiang Chang Yang finds out, he runs into the fire to look for He Wei Fang. But he passes out from inhaling too much smoke.

Jiang Chang Yang spends Xue Xi's birthday with her. Fueled by a bit of Dutch courage, Xue Xi confesses her feelings for Jiang Chang Yang.

King Ning orders Liu Chang to conduct a surprise raid on Jiang Chang Yang's residence, where they uncover a hidden chamber.

Foreign envoys and officials gather at the Imperial Garden to admire the blooming snow peonies. Everyone has high praise for the view. The emperor is delighted. He grants He Wei Fang a plaque with the writing "Peerless Youthful Beauty" on it.

Pei Zhong blames Jiang Chang Yang for ruining his plans with Xue Xi, so he kidnaps He Wei Fang to get back at him. As soon as Jiang Chang Yang finds out, he immediately gathers his men to confront Pei Zhong.

He Wei Fang, Xiao Chun, and Da Fu are making a delivery for their customer and encounter bandits along the way. After receiving news from Liu Lang, Jiang Chang Yang rushes to save them.

He Wei Fang reopens Fang Garden and establishes Wuyong Clinic, making it easier for the poor to seek medical treatment.

The emperor is mad at Jiang Chang Yang for taking bribes. He strips him of his position as Flower Bird Envoy. At the same time, he seizes all of his assets.

Jiang Chang Yang is worried that his plan will bring Mu Dan harm so he gives her the divorce letter.

The spring imperial exam is nearing. King Ning and his faction cut the lamp oil supply to interrupt modest scholars from studying for the exam. He Wei Fang teaches them how to create lamp oil and thinks of a way to transport a large amount of it into the Capital.

Upon learning of Jiang Chang Yang's plan, He Wei Fang suggests hosting the banquet at Fang Garden to facilitate their scheme. During the banquet, Zhang Qian leads the newly appointed young officials in reciting a poem condemning corrupt officials, a pointed critique aimed squarely at King Ning.

Jiang Chang Yang is killed by King Ning. He Wei Fang is knocked out by Liu Chang and brought back to his residence. When she wakes up, she finds out she is tied to a bed in handcuffs and shackles.

Li You Zhen releases He Wei Fang. He Wei Fang escapes to Huanyun Pavilion. She puts up the secret signal previously agreed upon with Jiang Chang Yang.

Magistrate Du hires some people to take revenge on He Wei Fang. He Wei Fang hides in an umbrella workshop. Someone suddenly appears during the crisis and knocks out everyone who tries to capture He Wei Fang.

The Hedong army's granaries and supplies are burned to ashes by King Ning's men. Upon learning that Jiang Chang Yang's forces are running low on provisions at the frontlines, He Wei Fang organizes the collection of military supplies and delivers them to the battlefield via large merchant ships.