Episodes
1. Fated ReunionA palace assassination attempt forces Xiao Shu He to aid a wounded stranger tied to his past.
2. SuspicionMemories resurface as Duan seeks his brother, but Huo Ying’s report casts doubt on his identity.
3. A Gift from HeavenAt the banquet, Xiao Shu He’s gift stirs old wounds, while Duan and Gu hint at hidden intrigues.
4. Entering Court PoliticsDonning mountain river brocade, Xiao Shu He steps into court politics amid rising tensions.
5. Political MarriageOrdered to marry a princess, Xiao Shu He hides Duan Zi Ang, fueling unrest and secret schemes.
6. Search the ResidenceDuan Zi Ang steps up to shield Xiao Shu He, sparking the Crown Prince’s plot to raid his home.
7. Brothers ReunitedDuan Zi Ang finds his lost brother, while Xiao Shu He dreams of freedom and a future together.
8. MutinyThe Crown Prince revolts, besieging Xiao Shu He’s home. Duan urges escape, but Shu He stands firm.
9. Becoming EnemiesNow emperor, Xiao Shu He rejects Duan Zi Ang’s letters, severing their bond to protect his rule.
10. Hands TiedHuo Ying warns of a rescue attempt; Zi Ang, heartbroken by Shu He’s wounds, brings him to heal.
11. Lantern FestivalAt the festival, Duan Zi Ang shares his hopes with Xiao Shu He, while Huo Ying plots a strike on Ji North.
12. Another ChanceXiao Shu He fakes death with a secret prescription, hoping to escape and start anew with Duan Zi Ang.
