Episode Guide
Episode 1: He Jiu Ling completed her studies and descended from the mountain, while Rong Yu provided relief to the disaster-stricken people.
A girl in a red dress led a donkey down the mountain. The world below was bustling with noise and excitement. As she walked and observed, everything appeared novel and intriguing to her. She couldn't help but marvel at how a single day in the mountains equated to a thousand years in the world below. On the streets, the girls were gathered around a painter, eagerly purchasing Rong Yu's paintings. The girl was unimpressed, wondering if even these pretty boys were now so popular. She believed she could handle three of them with a single whip. >>read more
Episode 2: He Jiu Ling causes a commotion at the Astrology Festival, and Rong Yu is pursued by enemies.
He Jiu Ling successfully enters the Rong residence during the Astrology Festival, which is grand and bustling. Many people, both men and women, have come to have their fortunes read by Rong Yu. There is also a group of musicians playing instruments to enhance the atmosphere. Rong Yu is sitting inside a tent, while a presenter speaks in profound and mysterious professional terms, receiving applause from the crowd. >>read more
Episode 3: Rong Yu guarded He Jiu Ling as she entered the palace for the banquet.
As Rong Yu gazed at the starry sky, he couldn't help but think about He Jiu Ling. In a vision, he saw He Jiu Ling being chased and ultimately pierced by the enemy's sword, blood spilling from her mouth. Startled awake, Rong Yu immediately decided to go to the General's Residence. He wanted to protect He Jiu Ling. >>read more
Episode 4: Rong Yu made great efforts to defend He Jiu Ling, while He Jiu Ling blamed Rong Yu for tarnishing her reputation.
Upon seeing the prince from Xun Nan, He Jiu Ling realized that he was her senior martial brother. He directly proposed that He Jiu Ling should marry him. However, He Liang and Zhong Yong Hou immediately opposed the idea. Zhong Yong Hou reported to the emperor, stating that ever since He Jiu Ling left the mountain, she had been threatening several influential families and the heirs of the royal palace, causing them to be too scared to leave their homes. >>read more
Episode 5: Rong Yu went out on a journey, and the Crown Prince helped He Jiu Ling escape.
Rong Yu carefully wrote and illustrated a book, using his imagination to depict interesting stories of scholars and beauties. He Jiu Ling was lying on the bed, engrossed in the book, and greatly admired Rong Yu as a scholar. His sister-in-law gently applied medicine to He Jiu Ling's wounds while patiently persuading and comforting him. She informed him that Rong Yu had come to the mansion today to bring him something. However, upon hearing Rong Yu's name, He Jiu Ling instinctively felt repulsed. His sister-in-law softly told him that ever since she had returned to the capital, Rong Yu had silently been protecting her. Such a good man was truly rare. >>read more
Episode 6: Nine Ling was seriously injured while saving Rong Yu. After Rong Yu took the Heartless Pill, he fell into a coma and didn't wake up.
Rong Yu got off the carriage and looked up to see He Jiu Ling extending her hand with a smile, ready to support him. Rong Yu was momentarily stunned, but he eventually regained his senses and didn't refuse Nine Ling's offer. Rong Yu asked how Nine Ling ended up here, and she said that she heard Rong Yu was leaving and wanted to come along to bid him farewell. She suggested having a farewell dinner for just the two of them, and hoped they could still be friends in the future. >>read more
Episode 7: Jiu Ling took Rong Yu to Wuhua Mountain to detoxify. After waking up, Rong Yu became mentally disabled.
After being transferred to another temple, Rong Yu still did not wake up. When He Liang told He Jiu Ling about Rong Yu's situation, she fell into infinite guilt. At that time, her senior brother told her that the medicine was only cruel, how could Rong Yu not wake up after taking it? During the meal, Jiu Ling did not see her elder brother. He Liang only said that the elder brother was on official business at the Ministry of Punishments. >>read more
Episode 8: Rong Yu was taken back to the Astrology Hall by Rong Jiang. Jiuling tried to find a way to find an antidote for Rong Yu.
Jiuling and Rong Yu settled down at Da Niang's house. Da Niang brought them steamed sweet potatoes and a bowl of porridge. Da Niang introduced her mute husband to them, who was even worse off than Rong Yu in terms of communication skills. Kind-hearted Da Niang assumed that they had eloped, and Rong Yu, who had just learned how to use a spoon, fed Jiuling the soup. Da Niang admired their affection and commented that Rong Yu looked like a young master who had set aside his status to serve Jiuling. She couldn't understand why Jiuling's parents objected to their relationship. >>read more
Episode 9: He Jiu Ling bid farewell to Rong Yu as He Liang's family relocated to the border.
In the middle of the night, Rong Yu and Jiu Ling arranged to meet by climbing over the wall. Jiu Ling was about to leave the capital city and wanted to say goodbye to Rong Yu. When Rong Yu saw Jiu Ling, he felt ecstatic. Disregarding the danger, he climbed up to the rooftop, which was quite a challenge for someone without martial arts skills. He Shan and Zhan Ping, upon seeing this, were filled with concern. >>read more
Episode 10: The He family relocated back to the capital city, and Jiu Ling was reunited with Rong Yu.
Jiu Ling walked on the street, holding the reins of her horse. As she looked at everything familiar in the capital city, she felt a mix of emotions. She had to leave her home and her beloved Rong Yu. Just then, she faintly heard someone calling her name. Jiu Ling looked around and saw Rong Yu standing on the opposite rooftop, draped in a cloak, shouting loudly, "He Jiu Ling!" Jiu Ling was filled with excitement that he could call her name. >>read more
Episode 11: Rong Yu bid farewell to Jiu Ling, and the He family was falsely accused and imprisoned.
Rong Yu stayed with Jiu Ling every moment, even sleeping together at night. Jiu Ling had no choice but to leave Rong Yu in her own room. The next morning, Qiu Ting opened the door and found the two of them sharing a room. Qiu Ting was very angry to see her room in a mess, and Jiu Ling had swollen lips. Qiu Ting angrily scolded Jiu Ling, saying that she shouldn't act so recklessly, or else how could she get married in the future? Jiu Ling said she had never thought about getting married. >>read more
Episode 12: Jiu Ling married Rong Yu, and the entire He family was executed.
He Qiu Ting carried Jiu Ling and came out, but the streets were filled with soldiers conducting strict inspections of passersby. It was impossible to leave the city now. Helpless, He Qiu Ting had no choice but to forcefully enter the Rong residence while carrying Jiu Ling. As he walked, he called out for Rong Yu, saying that He Jiu Ling was looking for him. Rong Yu, who had been bored and restless waiting for Jiu Ling, heard the voice and quickly ran to the door. He Qiu Ting handed Jiu Ling over to Rong Yu and commanded them to get married immediately, as it was a law that exempted women from punishment. >>read more
Episode 13: Rong Yu's astrological abilities gradually recovered, and Jiuling was subjected to punishment from the Rong Jiang family.
Jiuling went to pay respects to her father and brothers. Several piles of yellow soil stood desolately on the barren land on the outskirts. Jiuling lit three incense sticks and knelt down in deep reverence towards the graves of her father and brothers. At that moment, her helplessness and sorrow were beyond anyone's understanding. Rong Yu, accompanied by Zhan Ping, prepared to return to the Rong Mansion. He was worried about what gift to give Jiuling for her birthday, and Zhan Ping advised him to go back and choose something from the gift storeroom. >>read more
Episode 14: Rong Yu's wit outsmarts the medicine insect.
Rong Yu's wit outsmarts the medicine insect.Jiu Ling expresses that she's not happy about these things. He always does these foolish things, even though there's danger involved. Thinking about this, Jiu Ling says it's meaningless and decides to leave. Rong Yu says she also wants to bring his family back to her, but she can't do it herself. >>read more
Episode 15: Jiuling assisted the Emperor secretly, and the Prince of Xunnan visited Jiuling.
The Emperor expressed his desire for Jiuling to serve as his general and assist him in ruling. Jiuling was momentarily stunned upon hearing this. Seeing her hesitation, the Emperor thought she disagreed and sighed, mentioning how her father and brothers sacrificed their lives to entrust her to Rong Yu, hoping she could live a peaceful life away from bloodshed and danger. He understood if she didn't want to accept his offer. >>read more
Episode 16: The treacherous minister Rong Yu, who framed the He family, continues to play dumb after recovering from illness.
On the winding mountain road, King Xunnan rides in a carriage back to Xunnan. He tells his guards that he intends to pursue the marriage alliance with Jialin. The guards mistakenly believe that he wants to reconcile with Jiuling. Little do they know that this time it's another princess, as his bloodthirsty elder brother has been confined by him. He needs to find a suitable marriage to elevate his brother's status. The guards suddenly realize their misunderstanding. >>read more
Episode 17: Rong Yu dares not get close to Jiu Ling, but Jiu Ling does his best to protect Rong Yu in the martial arts arena.
When Rong Yu saw the erotic book brought by Jiu Ling, his heart was stirred and he panicked, quickly fleeing. Jiu Ling didn't understand what had happened to him and chased after him. Rong Yu locked himself in a room and inwardly told Jiu Ling that he wasn't angry. He felt more like a thief now and couldn't be too greedy. Jiu Ling should be with the person she likes, and they should have a harmonious relationship like a married couple, with children and grandchildren around them. >>read more
Episode 18: Jiu Ling went to the Jingshan Mountains to gather herbs, while Rong Jiang conspired with the Regent Prince to harm the He family.
Yan Gongzi came to find Jiu Ling and said he wanted to talk to her. Zhan Ping and Cheng Bi spoke, but Cheng Bi ignored him. Zhan Ping was reminded of He Shan. Rong Yu held a knife and pondered in secret. Suddenly, he remembered something and hurriedly went to find Jiu Ling.Yan Gongzi called Jiu Ling to a remote area and asked her if she killed Song Da Ren. Jiu Ling denied it, but Yan Gongzi recognized the knife used to kill him as Jiu Ling's. It was a custom-made weapon specially crafted for Jiu Ling by Qing Xi at the time. Jiu Ling no longer concealed the truth and asked him what he wanted. She declared that she would kill him along with the others. After saying that, Jiu Ling pressed the knife against Yan Gongzi's neck. >>read more
Episode 19: Princess Chu Chu arrived in the capital, and Jiuling decided to destroy the star map.
As the rain fell, Jiuling wandered aimlessly in the woods, haunted by the tragic scenes of her father and brothers being killed. A Tan and Cheng Bi couldn't find Jiuling anywhere, so they had no choice but to return to the Rong residence alone. Jiuling, on the other hand, arrived at the graves of her father and brothers, kneeling deeply and repenting for mistaking her enemies for her family. She asked her father and brother to wait for her, promising that she would find them once peace was restored. >>read more
Episode 20: - Senior Brother went to Jialin to support Jiuling. Rong Yu admitted that he had already recovered.
- Accompanied by Zhan Ping, Rong Yu arrived at the separate courtyard. However, Cheng Bi intercepted them and refused to let them in. Jiuling hadn't left the pharmacy for several days, and Rong Yu couldn't rest assured. But Cheng Bi showed no intention of being flexible. When Jiuling called Cheng Bi inside, Rong Yu turned away disappointedly. After Cheng Bi went in, he handed Jiuling a letter from Senior Brother. >>read more
Episode 21: Jiuling set fire to the astrology pavilion and the star map. The Regent Prince wanted to get rid of Jiuling.
Jiuling went to meet the Emperor to discuss how to destroy the star map. She had already come up with an idea: she planned to set fire to the astrology pavilion. However, there were many sorcerers in the pavilion, and Jiuling was worried about harming innocent people. She asked the Emperor to find a way to relocate those sorcerers. The Emperor then had an idea. He suggested using the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet as an opportunity to invite all the sorcerers to the palace to congratulate her. >>read more
Episode 22: Rong Jiang was escorted out of the Rong residence by Rong Yu, who became the new head of the Astrology Pavilion.
Jiuling was taken to the outskirts where several assassins were preparing to bury her alive. At that moment, Zhan Ping arrived on a fast horse, and just as the assassins were about to bury Jiuling, she struggled and fought back against them. The assassins, frustrated and enraged, attempted to kill Jiuling with their knives. Rong Yu and his men arrived and rescued Jiuling from the assassins' blades. Jiuling saw a faint smile on Rong Yu's face. >>read more
Episode 23: Zhong Yong Hou and his minions were cleared out, and the He family's grievances were finally vindicated.
Jiuling arrived at Rong Yu's lecture venue and asked him to talk about her marriage fate. Rong Yu remained silent, so Jiuling started speaking on her own, saying that the master and madam were a perfect match. However, Rong Yu corrected her in front of everyone, stating that he had already divorced the madam. Jiuling realized that the perfect match described by the astrology was not about herself and Rong Yu but someone else, leaving her disappointed. >>read more
Episode 24: King Xun Nan was determined to reclaim Jiuling. Jiuling and her martial brother, Rong Yu, faced each other in battle.
Jiuling bid farewell to Rong Yu, explaining that once they hit the official road, she and the Emperor would travel day and night. However, Rong Yu, as a traveling sorcerer with the army, didn't need to rush. Despite her concerns for his safety, Rong Yu refused to listen, claiming that he was not her soldier. Just then, He Shan hurriedly arrived, and Jiuling's worries were finally put to rest. >>read more
Episode 25: General Jia Lin achieved a complete victory, and Jiuling single-handedly infiltrated the enemy camp to rescue Rong Yu.
Since General Yan Lie succeeded in the eastern front, the outcome of the battle against Wutu is no longer in doubt. Jiuling, standing on the city wall, loudly urged his senior brother Ren Yin Xiao to surrender and quickly withdraw his troops. Otherwise, once General Jia Lin's forces form an encirclement, he and his subordinates will be trapped here. Ren Yin Xiao sneered and said that he would follow his junior sister's advice and withdraw his troops. However, before doing so, he wanted to kill someone to honor the fallen soldiers who shed their blood in the southern region. >>read more
Ending 26: Jiuling sacrificed herself to save Rong Yu, but the two lovers ultimately missed their chance.
Princess Chu Chu hurriedly arrived at the Rong residence and was met with an atmosphere of mourning. Thinking that Rong Yu had passed away, she inquired and learned that it was actually Rong Jiang who had died. She found Zhan Ping and took out the vial of medicine, realizing that it was sent by Jiuling. Zhan Ping quickly brewed tea and had Rong Yu drink it. >>read more
