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“Side by side, through life and death.”
Princess Danyang, Mu Wanyao, a formidable and arrogant royal, is married to Yan Shang, a cunning scholar of humble origins. Amid court intrigues, they move from rivalry and mutual suspicion to reconciliation, becoming powerful allies who join forces to break political deadlocks and safeguard peace.
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Princess Danyang, Mu Wanyao, a woman of formidable strength and arrogance, and Yan Shang, the third-place scholar from a humble background with a cunning and inscrutable nature, are married by imperial decree. Amidst the power struggles of the imperial court, the pair progress from being on opposing sides and testing one another’s limits to mending their rift. Ultimately, they become the strongest of allies, joining forces to break the deadlock and safeguard a peaceful realm together.
1.Episode 1
23-10-202646 minMu Wanyao punishes the negligent maid. At the village school, Yan Shang learns of court affairs.
2.Episode 2
23-10-202646 minYan Shang seeks Mu Wanyao's help to reach Sheng'an, then conceals her whereabouts from officials.
3.Episode 3
23-10-202648 minYan Shang saves Mu Wanyao, while Liu Wenji plans to join him in Sheng'an for the imperial exams.
4.Episode 4
23-10-202647 minMu Wanyao confronts Yan Shang, then steps in to protect the Crown Prince from Minister Yu Cheng'an.
5.Episode 5
24-10-202648 minYan Shang befriends Wei Shu and confronts Zhang Renjing over a harassed singer.
6.Episode 6
24-10-202648 minMu Wanyao rejects Yang Si's proposal, while Yan Shang's mistaken for Wei Shu and mocked by Yang Si.
7.Episode 7
10.025-10-202648 minYan Shang plots revenge as Mu Wanyao approves Chunhua and Liu Wenji's marriage.
8.Episode 8
10.025-10-202647 minLiu Wenji and Chunhua confess their feelings, while Yan Shang sets his trap.
9.Episode 9
26-10-202646 minYan Shang stands with Mu Wanyao against corruption as Yang Si suspects him of murder.
10.Episode 10
26-10-202648 minFour friends vow loyalty regardless of rank, while Mu Wanyao uncovers a hidden force in court.
11.Episode 11
27-10-202647 minLi Zhi pressures Mu Wanyao to marry Wei Shu, but the Emperor proposes Yan Shang as her husband.
12.Episode 12
27-10-202649 minPrincess Luling abducts Yan Shang on a rainy night, prompting Mu Wanyao to race to his rescue.
13.Episode 13
28-10-202648 minChunhua encounters Prince Jin, while Mu Wanyao witnesses the Divine Strategy Army abusing villagers.
14.Episode 14
28-10-202649 minChunhua escapes home, while the Divine Strategy Army demolishes villagers' homes.
15.Episode 15
29-10-202649 minYan Shang refuses to confess as Wei Shu and Liu Wenji rally public support.
16.Episode 16
29-10-202649 minYu Cheng'an condemns Chunhua, who chooses to marry Prince Jin to spare Liu Wenji.
17.Episode 17
30-10-202649 minYu Cheng'an plots to control Prince Jin, while Yan Shang meets Liu Ruozhu.
18.Episode 18
30-10-202649 minMu Wanyao frames Zhang Jun for shooting Yu Xianyao with his own abandoned bow.
19.Episode 19
31-10-202648 minMu Wanyao gathers intelligence, while Yan Shang helps Liu Wenji escape palace bullying.
20.Episode 20
10.031-10-202649 minLiu Wenji seeks Yu Cheng'an's favor, while Meng Zaishi secretly watches Mu and Yan's date.
21.Episode 21
10.001-11-202649 minMu Wanyao is forced to marry Meng Baiyu, while Meng Zaishi faces suspicion.
22.Episode 22
01-11-202649 minMeng Zaishi pressures Mu Wanyao to return to Beijing, while Liu Wenji is framed by a rival.
23.Episode 23
02-11-202649 minMu Wanyao proposes a winter hunt to decide her marriage, while Liu Wenji wins Yu Cheng'an's favor.
24.Episode 24
03-11-202649 minYan Shang stops Mu Wanyao from killing Meng Zaishi and urges them to unite against Yu Cheng'an.
25.Episode 25
10.004-11-202648 min
26.Episode 26
05-11-202648 min
27.Episode 27
05-11-202649 min
28.Episode 28
06-11-202648 min
29.Episode 29
06-11-202649 min
30.Episode 30
07-11-202649 min
31.Episode 31
07-11-202648 min
32.Episode 32
10.008-11-202648 min
33.Episode 33
10.008-11-202647 min
34.Episode 34
10.009-11-202648 min
35.Episode 35
10-11-202649 min
36.Episode 36
11-11-202648 min
37.Episode 37
10.011-11-202647 min
38.Episode 38
10.011-11-202647 min
39.Episode 39
10.011-11-202648 min
40.Episode 40
10.011-11-202647 min
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