Hoping to end their engagement, Ming Tan tries to expose Liang Zixuan's affair, only to uncover a secret. As she investigates, she encounters Jiang Xu.

At the emperor's palace, Jiang Xu presents evidence of a conspiracy. The Liang family hatches a plot to secure Liang Zixuan's engagement to Ming Tan.

Ming Tan searches for Zhu'er, who faces a threat to her life as she prepares to give birth. Ming Chu stirs up trouble at home.

An enraged Ming Tingyuan revokes his daughter's betrothal. As the court searches for another suitable match, Jiang Xu makes a surprising proposal.

Ming Tan receives an edict proclaiming her new engagement and soon becomes horrified after learning who her betrothed is.

The rivalry between the sisters escalates as Ming Chu stages a dangerous scheme against Ming Tan, prompting their father to make a difficult decision.

Ming Tan prepares for her wedding and comes to an agreement with Jiang Xu about their partnership. But an enemy strikes on the eve of their celebration.

With Ming Tan nowhere to be found, Jiang Xu sets out to locate her. Meanwhile, Ming Tingyuan must cover up her disappearance as the wedding begins.

Ming Tan agrees to help her friend, whose father is in prison. Later, she attempts to spice up her marriage, but will she catch Jiang Xu's attention?

Gu Jiurou's visit to her father ends in disaster, and she soon embarks on a perilous mission. Ming Tan comes to her aid and encounters a familiar figure.

Jiang Xu clears up an intimate misunderstanding between himself and Ming Tan. Later, the two learn of a calamity affecting the people of Lizhou.

Jiang Xu becomes jealous as Ming Tan commissions a painting of the popular Shu Jingran, which she turns into souvenirs to support the relief efforts.

Bai Minmin entertains a suitor, but Zhang Huaiyu intervenes. Jiang Xu defends Ming Tan from a noble's vulgar advances and faces the emperor's judgment.

The addition of Yun Yi to the household infuriates Ming Tan, until she learns why Jiang Xu took her in. Liu Mo makes a confession.

As troubling reports arrive from Lizhou, the court rallies against Ming Tingyuan. Soon after, he receives a devastating imperial edict.

As Ming Tingyuan faces a grim sentence, Jiang Xu looks for a way to overturn it. The emperor entrusts Zhang Huaiyu with an important — but deadly — task.

Ming Tan attempts to visit her father, only to encounter a tragedy. As the rift in their marriage widens, she ends her agreement with Jiang Xu.

At the market, Ming Tan chances upon wares that could help prove Ming Tingyuan's innocence. Jiang Xu prepares to look into his friend's disappearance.

Ming Tan accompanies Jiang Xu on his journey to Lingzhou, but along the way, they take an unexpected detour to visit someone dear to them.

An ambush forces the group to leave one of their friends behind. In Lingzhou, Ming Tan conceals her identity to gather information.

Jiang Xu and Shu Jingran attend a banquet hosted by their enemies and continue to search for their missing friends. Ming Tan draws unwanted attention.

While Jiang Xu hounds the Su family for their unpaid taxes, Ming Tan finds a lead in her investigation. Shu Jingran undertakes a covert mission.

A banquet hosted by the Su family sparks jealousy between Ming Tan and Jiang Xu. Meanwhile, Jiang Xu's scheme with Yu Bozhong reaches a turning point.

Shu Jinrang and Yun Yi stage a cunning deception to draw out their enemies. Su Errong tries to catch Jiang Xu and Ming Tan in a compromising situation.

Ming Tan uncovers details about the smuggling trade at the auction. The Su family pins a murder on Jiang Xu as he investigates their dealings.

With evidence mounting against them, the authorities corner the Su family, who retaliate with an assault. Jiang Xu joins the fray to rescue Ming Tan.

The emperor roots out the traitors in the capital, but their leader proves difficult to pin down. Ming Tan and Jiang Xu share a heartfelt moment.

After Su Wenchun's arrest, the empire comes under threat from rebels and the army of Nanlu, whose leader attempts to win Ming Tan over.

As war ravages the empire, Ming Tingyuan and Jiang Xu outmaneuver the rebels. Meanwhile, Liu Mo seeks revenge against his old ally.

The empire begins to recover from the turmoil caused by the rebellion. Alongside their friends, Jiang Xu and Ming Tan prepare for the future.