Episode Guide
Episode 1: Li Mengjue and Xie Jingshu are engaged by a contract.
Li Mengjue (played by Fan Zhen), a scout of the Soul-Reaping Sect, infiltrates the Hua Chao Building to investigate the Tian Shu case. Xie Jingshu (played by Huang Xin), disguised as a wealthy merchant, conceals his true identity as the Duke of Dingbei. Li Mengjue wakes up from a nightmare and hears the call of a cuckoo, receiving orders to take action. At the same time, Xie Jingshu also receives orders to go to the bamboo forest to seize a map and kill someone. >>read more
Episode 2: Mysterious villain reappears in the martial arts world.
Xie Jingshu recognized the figure of Li Mengjue. Li Mengjue followed the bloodstains to the place where Bai Rui was, and she saw Bai Rui being bullied, so she fought Jing Yan and he fled in embarrassment. After Bai Rui thanked Li Mengjue and was about to leave, she was stopped by Li Mengjue, who demanded protection money and made an exorbitant request. Bai Rui had no choice but to give the money to Li Mengjue. Li Mengjue disguised herself and hid her clothes in a tree, then quietly returned to her room. >>read more
Episode 3: Members of the Secret Order met late at night.
Xie Jingshu instructed Jingyan to keep an eye on the Liu Mansion and settle an account when the time comes. Jingyan was a bit confused and Xie Jingshu didn't offer any explanation. Luxi asked Li Mengjue how things were going, and Li Mengjue told her that Xie Jingshu was meticulous in his scrutiny and didn't miss any details. Helpless, Li Mengjue lied and claimed to have done some work at the Liu Mansion. Luxi wanted to assist Li Mengjue by secretly investigating the Liu Mansion. >>read more
Episode 4: Li Mengjue vs. Xie Jingshu
Li Mengjue sneaked into the Liu Mansion quietly at night and discovered something strange during his investigation. There was a marker with the image of a sprig of mugwort next to it. As soon as Li Mengjue returned with the Haibo Map, he noticed someone sitting inside the room. >>read more
Episode 5: Li Mengjue made a big mistake.
Li Mengjue was momentarily stunned and caught by Xie Jingshu. She quickly pretended to miss her grandfather, so she appeared sad and cried, saying that last night was the anniversary of her grandfather's passing, which is why she felt so upset now. Jing Yan was also puzzled by the situation and didn't know what had happened. Xie Jingshu didn't know how to console Li Mengjue, but he heard her crying and saying that she and her grandfather relied on each other for survival, and she couldn't continue the lie. She even took out a purse, saying it was a gift from her grandfather, and now she could only reminisce about him by looking at it. >>read more
Episode 6: Li Mengjue prayed on a snowy night, thanking Jing Shushu.
Jing Yan felt that when Jing Shushu concealed the fact that they were involved with a sprig of mugwort on the snow, he didn't consider him as a brother and was very angry at Jing Shushu's actions. In fact, Jing Yan had seen the letter that time, and when he heard Jing Shushu's doubts, he couldn't believe that Jing Shushu couldn't see that Li Mengjue was unusually calm today. Jing Shushu always believed that Li Mengjue had nothing to do with this case. >>read more
Episode 7: Li Mengjue and Xie Jingshu both fell off their horses.
Li Mengjue also subtly told Xie Jingshu that she only recognized one person, him. He was the one, always and forever. Xie Jingshu felt that if they couldn't stay together or forget about each other in the world, then there was still a long road ahead, and he could only admire her from afar. Li Mengjue hurriedly fled, feeling conflicted. She found it difficult to accept the words Xie Jingshu had said to her. >>read more
Episode 8: Li Mengjue confessed her feelings to Xie Jingshu.
When Xie Jingshu heard Li Mengjue confessing that she liked him, he was actually very happy in his heart. However, he was also very concerned about the injuries on Li Mengjue's body. Xie Jingshu told Li Mengjue that he had liked her since long before she could remember, and he still liked her now. Li Mengjue also knew that Xie Jingshu's remaining soldiers in the Dingbei Army were few and living a difficult life. She advised Xie Jingshu that sometimes staying alive was a better hope, and she gave her jade pendant to Xie Jingshu. Li Mengjue didn't tell Xie Jingshu about her own life at that time, but Xie Jingshu firmly believed that he would survive, and they would definitely meet again. And it turned out to be true. >>read more
Episode 9: Liu Yu'an took the blame for his brother.
Liu Yu'an was restrained by Jing Yan and was unwilling to escape, but he was stopped by Jing Yan. Li Mengjue asked Liu Yu'an when he met Bai Rui, and Liu Yu'an said he saw her at the Liu residence on October 10th. Jing Yan didn't believe this cunning guy, but Liu Yu'an earnestly assured that what he said was true and that his brother could prove it. >>read more
Episode 10: Li Mengjue and Xie Jingshu performed a play within a play.
Liu Chaoming felt that this matter had been prepared for five years, and if it could be completed today, it would be a kind of honor, a chance to wash away all shame. He released Lu Xier and said so. Late at night, Li Mengjue sneaked in to search for something new and was followed by Xie Jingshu. Xie Jingshu watched as Li Mengjue pointed a sword at him and guessed that he was an important minister in the palace, but Xie Jingshu did not admit his identity. >>read more
Episode 11: Liu Chaoming confessed his guilt and sacrificed his life to protect Liu Yu'an.
Li Mengjue told Xie Jingshu that he was willing to fulfill his filial duty and assist with any labor necessary. He hoped that Xie Jingshu could help him find the true culprit behind his father's wrongful death and clear his father's name. Xie Jingshu informed Li Mengjue that they shared a similar fate, and since Li Mengjue had also been married before, he would not refuse to help. Liu Chaoming voluntarily confessed his guilt in court and took on all the blame for his younger brother. >>read more
Episode 12: Li Mengjue and Xie Jingshu Trust Each Other
Li Mengjue noticed that this official silver strip came from the same source as Bai Rui, and Xie Jingshu found the bloodstains a bit suspicious. Liu Yu'an seemed unnatural and reluctant to get involved in this matter, trying to sneak away but was noticed by Jing Yan beside him. >>read more
Episode 13: Li Mengjue lured the crowd to draw out the snake from its hole.
Luxi'er felt that Pingzhou was too desolate. Li Mengjue told her that there had been a war here ten years ago, and it was rumored to have bad feng shui. As a result, people moved away, and very few remained here. Li Mengjue found it strange that the place was so desolate. As the group entered the village, they noticed a foul odor in the air, which was quite peculiar. Li Mengjue warned Xie Jingshu to be cautious, but Xie Jingshu didn't take it seriously. >>read more
Episode 14: Xie Jingshu betrayed his appearance.
Jing Yan was feeling a little unhappy, sitting there looking lonely. Xie Jingshu knew that Jing Yan was not in a good mood, so he sat down and wanted to cheer him up. Jing Yan was feeling down because Luxi'er had disappeared. Xie Jingshu advised Jing Yan not to be too unhappy because they would find her. Li Mengjue told Xie Jingshu that there was something strange about Luxi'er being alone and unconscious on the street before. Now, thinking about it carefully, everything seemed a bit odd. >>read more
Episode 15: Xie Jingshu, the modified bride.
Li Mengjue noticed from the surrounding decorations that it seemed to be a resurrection ritual. Jing Yan saw the Buddhist beads on the table and didn't think they belonged to Yin Sanniang. Yin Sanniang lived a relatively simple life, so how did she become a lascivious person? Moreover, the Buddhist beads were smooth and round, indicating that they were often played with. At this moment, a figure flashed by the window. Just as everyone was about to chase after the figure, Lu Xier stopped Jing Yan and said she had something to tell him. >>read more
Episode 16: Xie Jingshu skillfully grasped his opponent.
Xie Jingshu, dressed as a bride alongside her male companion, the cross-dressing Xi Niang, and the groom Li Mengjue, couldn't help but burst into laughter, arousing suspicion among the onlookers. In a hurry, Jingyan quickly diverted the fortune-teller's attention by pointing out that her clothes were dirty. Li Mengjue, standing by, secretly concealed himself, hoping to catch the culprit. In the early morning, suddenly, there was a magical female voice echoing through the air. While everyone was out of the room, Luxi'er searched for something and was discovered by Liu Yu'an. >>read more
Episode 17: Xie Jingshu is love-brained.
After entering the secret room, Li Mengjue and the others discovered that the body in the secretary's office seemed to need to borrow a corpse to revive the soul. Xie Jingshu noticed that the bowl next to it was filled with human blood. Bai Rui suddenly appeared, wanting to kill these people. Li Mengjue suddenly realized that it was Bai Rui who had been playing tricks in the dark. Bai Rui saw Li Mengjue destroy the medicine she had worked so hard to make to save her lover, and she went mad and chased after Li Mengjue and the others to kill them. However, she was no match for Xie Jingshu and was gravely injured by him. >>read more
Episode 18: Li Mengjue and Xie Jingshu had a conflict.
Li Mengjue noticed that Lu Xier seemed hesitant to speak, and just as Lu Xier was about to say something, Xie Jingshu held a sword to her neck. Liu Yu'an hurriedly came to explain that Lu Xier was actually a good person. Liu Yu'an told everyone that Lu Xier had saved her life before. Li Mengjue firmly believed that Lu Xier must have had her reasons and resolutely took Lu Xier away. >>read more
Episode 19: Li Mengjue and Xie Jingshu kissed.
Liu Yu'an was dressed extravagantly and walked down the street while eating candied hawthorns. Soon, his purse caught the attention of someone nearby, but he didn't notice anyone following him. When he wasn't paying attention, a thief took his money bag and escaped. Xie Jingshu arrived just in time. Li Mengjue and Xie Jingshu teamed up to confront the masked person. Li Mengjue knew that Xie Jingshu intentionally let the person go and felt that it was deliberate. >>read more
Episode 20: Li Mengjue and Xie Jingshu are really together.
Xie Jingshu angrily grabbed Li Mengjue's hand as she entered. It was only now that he realized that Li Mengjue had been with them all along. Xie Jingshu squeezed Li Mengjue's neck, wanting to kill her. He knew that Li Mengjue had set up a trap from the beginning, and he was just a pawn in her hands. While getting close to Li Mengjue, Xie Jingshu discreetly handed her a note, indicating that they should act as if they were in conflict to make Du Shaoqing believe that they had fallen out. >>read more
Episode 21: Li Mengjue and others are in prison, their fate uncertain.
Liu Yu'an is in a bad mood, sitting alone outside. Jing Yan brings him wine and asks Liu Yu'an where he would like to go and live freely if he could leave the capital. Liu Yu'an wants to return to the place where he lived in his childhood. Jing Yan tells Liu Yu'an that he will send him away tomorrow. Liu Yu'an thinks that Jing Yan wants to drive him away. Jing Yan explains to Liu Yu'an that he knows very well that it is not safe there, as Xie Jingshu and Li Mengjue have been arrested and the next round will be his turn. However, Liu Yu'an happily says that he wants to become brothers with Jing Yan. >>read more
Ending 22: Li Mengjue and Xie Jingshu's feigned play turned real.
Liu Yu'an was seriously injured and Jing Yan was by his side, giving him water. Suddenly, someone broke in. Lu Xier appeared with a mask, encountering Jing Yan. Jing Yan informed Lu Xier that Yunshan Jun wanted to kill her and advised her to escape quickly. This way, their conspiracy would fail, and Yunshan Jun would have no excuse to wage war. Otherwise, there would be widespread suffering, continuous conflicts between the two countries, and the common people would be affected. >>read more
