Episode Guide
Episode 1: Identity Swap Between Huang Bei Shuang and Ge Xin Wei
In the first episode, the story unfolds in a vast desert where water resources are extremely scarce, leading various tribes to battle over oases. The three major city-states—Yun Pei, Tian Du, and Ma Sui—hold significant power, while other tribes resort to marriage alliances for resources. The release of a mysterious book, *The Wonders of the Desert*, ignites a fierce competition for its possession. In response, Na Zhan (played by Ji Ling Chen) from Yun Pei hosts an extravagant marriage alliance banquet. Meanwhile, turmoil in Ma Sui forces its citizens to flee, seeking refuge in Tian Du. >>read more
Episode 2: Huang Bei Shuang Captured by Bandit Leader Ruo Wen
In Episode 2, Huo Qing Yun learns that E Na Qi possesses the "Great Desert Scroll" and, not wanting Na Zhan to take advantage, decides to take action first. Huang Bei Shuang instructs Guo Er to repair the bedding, while Huo Qing Yun deliberately shows off his wounds. Upon seeing this, Huang Bei Shuang tells him to go to her tent to apply some medicine. >>read more
Episode 3: Huo Qing Yun Rescues Huang Bei Shuang Multiple Times
In Episode 3, Huo Qing Yun jumps into the water to save Huang Bei Shuang. When she wakes up, she learns that she had a fever last night, but fortunately, Huo Qing Yun was there to take care of her. This brings a hint of unspoken tension between them. Huang Bei Shuang expresses her gratitude, and Huo Qing Yun brushes it off, saying it's just a way of repaying her for the water she gave him. >>read more
Episode 4: If You Ask, How to Obtain the Map of Ma Sui's Defensive City
In Episode 4, Huo Qingyun fiercely protects Huang Beishuang as they narrowly escape detection by the desert bandits. Once the bandits leave, Huang Beishuang accidentally gets sand in her eyes, and Huo Qingyun gently approaches her, softly blowing away her discomfort. Meanwhile, Ruo Wen and Ge Xinwei arrive at a rest station. Ruo Wen exchanges gold for a map of the Ma Sui region, but Ge Xinwei feels the transaction is not worth it and insists on a refund, prompting Ruo Wen to quickly dissuade her from causing a scene. >>read more
Episode 5: Farewell Between Huang Beishuang and Huo Qingyun
In Episode 5, when discussing the defense map of Masuicheng, Ge Xinwei's curiosity gets the better of her. She snatches it up to study closely, joking that she rarely leaves her home and has never seen such confidential material. However, Ruo Wen, half-jokingly, picks up a knife to scare her, clearly doubting her claims. Suddenly, a group of people appears, attempting to forcibly take Ge Xinwei away. Ruo Wen stands by, seemingly as a bystander. In a moment of quick thinking, Ge Xinwei shouts Ruo Wen's name for help, which proves effective—the intruders, hearing her call, quickly apologize and scatter. Afterward, Ruo Wen's expression darkens as he sternly warns Ge Xinwei not to joke about such matters again. >>read more
Episode 6: Ge Xinwei Enters Masui City and Becomes a Sacrifice
In Episode 6, Na Zhan generously rewards Huang Beishuang for her achievements by granting her Yunfang Pavilion and presenting her with a wealth of precious jewels. Ye Pei, anxious to refer to her as "Madam," is gently rebuffed by Huang Beishuang, who insists everyone continue to call her Na Xiu, maintaining a friendly yet respectful demeanor. Meanwhile, Huo Qingyun instructs Sha Qu to continue searching for the legendary hidden passage. Sha Qu hesitantly explains that a fire years ago severely damaged the passageway, making the search quite time-consuming. >>read more
Episode 7: Huang Beishuang Demonstrates Her Exceptional Memory
In Episode 7, late at night, Ye Pei gently reminds Huang Beishuang that it's time to prepare for her bath. Noticing her hesitation, she quietly asks if something is troubling her. Huang Beishuang knows that disobedience is a serious offense, and despite her reluctance, she forces herself to tidy up and steps into the imposing royal chamber. Meanwhile, Zhen Qu You Jia tries to get closer to Na Zhan, hoping to win his favor with her charm. Huang Beishuang cleverly avoids the situation she wishes to stay away from by claiming she feels unwell. >>read more
Episode 8: That Battle Aims to Use Huang Bei Shuang to Dominate the Central Plains
In Episode 8, Lord Zhu specially sends a gift to Zhen Qu You Jia, complimenting her beautiful new dress and deliberately presenting her with lamp wicks in the name of the city lord. Zhen Qu You Jia responds with jewelry, and Lord Zhu mentions that the city lord enjoys drinking night tea, encouraging her to make a good impression during the festival. >>read more
Episode 9: Huo Qing Yun Infiltrates the Lantern Festival to Rescue Ruo Lao
In episode 9, Huang Bei Shuang and Huo Qing Yun are leisurely enjoying the lively lantern festival when suddenly, General Wu's voice jolts Huang Bei Shuang back to reality. By the time she gathers her thoughts, Huo Qing Yun has mysteriously vanished. To cover for him, Huang Bei Shuang concocts a lie, saying she got separated from Ye Pei. >>read more
Episode 10: Ge Xin Wei Almost Loses Herself to the Brothel
In Episode 10, Lian Huan faces a dilemma when she runs out of embroidery thread. Huang Bei Shuang, seeing the situation clearly, suspects that Zhen Qu You Jia is behind this. The two are at a loss when Huang Bei Shuang has a sudden idea after reading about a remedy in a book: the roots of the Jie Ma tree can be used as thread. >>read more
Episode 11: Huang Bei Shuang Proposes the Climate Chapter to Na Zhan
In Episode 11, Na Zhan quietly waited by the river, hoping the fish would bite, but the water was eerily calm. He pondered that perhaps the most dangerous places might also be the safest. Observing this, General Wu suggested secretly transferring the troops protecting the library to the temple, taking advantage of the open terrain to capture the bandits. >>read more
Episode 12: Huo Qing Yun Rescued but Surrounded by Yun Pei's Army
In Episode 12, General Wu meticulously plans to draw Huo Qing Yun into a trap by redirecting the guards from the Library Pavilion. Sensing something amiss, Huo Qing Yun takes the risk to investigate, only to find that someone has beaten him there. Thinking quickly, he hides Ruo Lao in a secret chamber and tries to divert General Wu's attention, but he is wounded in the process, injuring his arm. >>read more
Episode 13: The Cancellation of Huang Bei Shuang's Status as Lady of the Hua Yu Mansion
In Episode 13, Sha Qu teases Huo Qing Yun about his injuries and tries to remind him to keep his distance from Huang Bei Shuang, fearing that their relationship might be affected by the grudge over his mother’s death. Huo Qing Yun assures him that he won’t let her find out and asks Sha Qu to buy Huang Bei Shuang her favorite rice cakes. >>read more
Episode 14: Ge Xin Wei Asks Huo Qing Yun for Help Entering the Mansion
In Episode 14, Huo Qing Yun is taking a bath when Zhen Qu You Jia barges in uninvited, claiming to deliver pastries and insisting on entering Huang Bei Shuang’s quarters. Despite Huang Bei Shuang’s repeated requests for her to leave, Zhen Qu You Jia, thinking Huang Bei Shuang possesses some secret skill, pulls back the shower curtain, only to get splashed in the face by Huang Bei Shuang's hair. Realizing her mistake, Zhen Qu You Jia quickly exits. >>read more
Episode 15: Huang Bei Shuang's Life-and-Death Trial with the Medicine
Let’s start from the beginning. There was a person named Ruo Wen, who was ruthless; they completely emptied the treasures of Yu Fu Pavilion. Zhen Qu You Jia was terrified, fearing that Ruo Wen would come after her. Not daring to confront the issue directly, she decided to report it and hoped that Lord Zhan would help her. >>read more
Episode 16: Huang Bei Shuang Recognized by the Ma Sui Envoy
In Episode 16, Huo Qing Yun tears off the skin disguise and rescues Elder Rong right under the watchful eyes of the Zhan guards. Huang Bei Shuang uses the face-swapping technique she learned from the herbalist and forges a command token resembling General Wu's. She informs Huo Qing Yun about Zhan's fondness for playing chess at night, urging him to rescue Elder Rong within the time it takes to burn half a stick of incense. They agree to signal their success with fireworks. >>read more
Episode 17: Huang Bei Shuang Stabs Huo Qing Yun Twice
In Episode 17, Zhan Bie denies that Huang Bei Shuang is Na Xiu, claiming he has met Na Xiu and that she isn’t as cold and aloof as Huang Bei Shuang. Guo Er, frustrated, accuses them of colluding together. Zhan personally asks Huang Bei Shuang who she is, and she firmly insists that she is the wife of Yun Pei Shuang. >>read more
Episode 18: Huo Qing Yun Faces Imminent Danger from Punishment
In this episode, Ge Xin Wei refuses to leave Ruo Wen's residence, feeling upset with him for making her angry. She insists that he fulfill a promise he made earlier about giving her a stable home in Ma Sui City. Ruo Wen playfully teases her, claiming that Ge Xin Wei is just a stranger to him. >>read more
Episode 19: Huang Bei Shuang Ends Her Relationship with Huo Qing Yun
In Episode 19, a spy from Tiandu receives word to help Zhan Bie get close to Huo Qing Yun. He recommends Zhan Bie to Liu Qi, who, under the pretense of being Huo Qing Yun's older brother, brings in a famous doctor and has Zhan Bie pose as the doctor's assistant. Huo Qing Yun discusses a plan with Sha Qu to stage a performance for Liu Qi, intentionally pretending to be gravely injured and bedridden. >>read more
Episode 20: Huo Qing Yun Learns the Truth About His Mother's Murderer
In Episode 20, Huo Qing Yun arrives at Yun Ci Quan for a meeting, where his elder brother, Huo Yan, has been waiting. Huo Yan pretends to invite Huo Qing Yun for a bath, expressing concern that his back injury has not yet healed. Filled with guilt, Huo Qing Yun admits that he hasn’t been able to share Huo Yan's burdens. Huo Yan produces a jade pendant that he had taken from Huo Qing Yun during their childhood, intending to return it. He suggests that they should wait until the next life to be brothers, then hints for his soldiers to draw their swords against Huo Qing Yun. >>read more
Episode 21: If You Ask About the Three Days and Nights of Unconsciousness
In Episode 21, Huang Bei Shuang reassures Huo Qing Yun not to blame himself now that the truth has come to light. Huo Qing Yun expresses his longing for Huang Bei Shuang and hopes she will leave this place with him. After careful consideration, Huang Bei Shuang decides not to leave, believing that their deep feelings are ultimately fleeting and that there’s no possibility for them to continue. >>read more
Episode 22: Huang Bei Shuang's Life Hangs in the Balance as She Tries to Save Huo Qing Yun
Ruo Wen rides through the desert, arriving at a place where he faced danger in his childhood, reminiscing about his past. He recalls how he was rescued by the bandit Huang Tian Kuang and managed to stay with him thanks to his own bravery. Ge Xin Wei, having heard that Ruo Wen is back in town, complains about him not seeking her out. As the maidservants pass by with a wedding dress, Ge Xin Wei mistakenly believes she is the one Ruo Wen is marrying and excitedly rushes to find him. >>read more
Episode 23: Na Zhan Threatens Huo Qing Yun to Withdraw Troops
In Episode 23, thanks to wearing protective armor, she narrowly escaped a crisis. After a careful examination, the physician reported significant depletion of her vital energy and advised her to rest properly. During this time, Huo Qing Yun stayed close by her side, fearful of any misstep. >>read more
Episode 24: Huo Qing Yun Delays with a Fake Scroll
In Episode 24, after Huo Qing Yun marries Huang Bei Shuang, he neglects state affairs for seven days. Sha Qu complains but is hesitant to interrupt him. Ruo Wen believes that Fen Tian cannot remain idle for long and plans to attack Yun Pei to secure a place to survive. Ge Xin Wei suggests teaming up with Huo Qing Yun at Tian Du. >>read more
In Episode 25, Ge Xin Wei accidentally steps into a quicksand pit while walking ahead.Ruo Wen rushes to protect her, but both of them end up being pulled into a cave Ruo Wen injures his leg and, seeing Ge Xin Wei unconscious, becomes frantic To save her, he cuts his palm and squeezes his blood into her mouth, fearing she might die from dehydration >>read more
Ending 26: The Battle Ends with Bloodshed
In Episode 26, in the vast expanse of the desert, Huo Qing Yun and Huang Bei Shuang walk side by side, only to be intercepted by General Wu and his pursuing soldiers. Faced with encirclement, Huo Qing Yun stands fearless, vowing to protect Huang Bei Shuang at all costs, cleverly leading the enemies deeper into the desert. >>read more
