Episode Guide
Episode 1: Mei Lin's Mission to Assassinate the Butcher General
In Episode 1, the Kingdoms of Dayan and Xiyan have been at war for a long time. The third prince, Mu Rong Jing He, leads his elite troops to reclaim Qingzhou, but tragedy strikes when a great fire breaks out, resulting in the death of Mei Lin's father, Mei Dashan, as he tries to protect her. Mei Lin unexpectedly acquires a token from the Wei Bei army, leading to a misunderstanding that Mu Rong Jing He is the "Butcher General" who massacred the citizens of Qingzhou in revenge. As a result, he is demoted to Jingbei. >>read more
Episode 2: Mu Rong Jing He and the Marriage Alliance Group Return to the Capital
In the fourteenth year of the Zhao Ming era, Mu Rong Jing He voluntarily took on the mission to reclaim Qingzhou but tragically earned the infamy of a city destroyer. With the citizens turning against him, he found himself besieged and suffered severe leg injuries, leaving him unable to walk properly. The sudden death of his mother plunged him into deep sorrow, and he sought solace in alcohol, spiraling into despair. >>read more
Episode 3: Murong Xuanlie Personally Interrogates Mei Lin
In Episode 3, after Mu Rong Jing He returns from Qingzhou, he seems drained of all spirit, drowning his sorrows in alcohol every day. Although he harbors resentment toward his brother Mu Rong Xuan Lie, he must maintain the facade of brotherly harmony. Mu Rong Xuan Lie frequently visits, feigning concern while secretly probing into Mu Rong Jing He’s affairs. >>read more
Episode 4: Mei Lin Saved After Collaborating with Prince Jing
In Episode 4, Mei Lin finds herself imprisoned, and the people of Dayan are whispering about Western plots that threaten the relationship between the two nations. Yue Qin is worried about Mei Lin's safety and immediately goes to the palace to see the emperor, waiting outside the gates all night. Eventually, Eunuch Liu Zhong conveys the emperor's message, stating that the assassination attempt has no connection to the West, but that Mei Lin's death sentence is unavoidable. >>read more
Episode 5: A Night in the Forest: Confronting the True Culprit at Wenhua Pavilion
In Episode 5, after confirming the token, Mu Rong Jing He discovers that someone is impersonating the Weibei Army. He decides to delve deeper into military affairs to expose a conspiracy orchestrated by the Eastern Palace. He suspects that the Crown Prince will abandon Zhang Yin for self-preservation, choosing to observe the situation before taking action. >>read more
Episode 6: Mei Lin Investigates at the Honglu Temple
In this episode, Mei Lin informs Mu Rong Jing He that they share a common enemy and can work together to seek revenge against the Qingzhou and Wei Bei armies, even if it means putting herself in danger. Just then, Yue Qin arrives at the Prince's residence to take Mei Lin back to the Honglu Temple for her studies. When Mu Rong Jing He sees Mei Lin agree so readily, he feels jealous and takes her back to her room, warning her that she belongs to him and should not consider collaborating with Yue Qin. >>read more
Episode 7: The King and Mei Lin's Embroidery Repair
In Episode 7, Mei Lin deliberately reveals the scar on her arm to attract the attention of Nurse Shang. Upon noticing, Nurse Shang finds an excuse for Mei Lin to take a break but secretly arranges for someone to be in her room, planning to stage a scene where a beautiful woman, fearing punishment for damaging the late Empress De Jia's embroidered screen, commits suicide. However, Mu Rong Jing He arrives early and not only knocks out the hidden servant but also intentionally tears the "Instructional Image," framing Mei Lin for the damage. He then has her imprisoned in the Honglu Temple on charges of ruining precious embroidery. >>read more
Episode 8: Mei Lin and King Jing's Outing during the Shangsi Festival
In Episode 8, when confronted by Yin Luo Mei, Mei Lin explains that she infiltrated the marriage delegation to kill Mu Rong Jing He, seeking revenge for Qingzhou. At that moment, Yue Qin arrives, offering to help Yin Luo Mei investigate, but her true intention is to assist Mei Lin in getting out of trouble. However, Yin Luo Mei confirms that Mei Lin is not a spy from the West, but rather a lost child of Qingzhou. Still, Mei Lin's exceptional martial skills necessitate further investigation. >>read more
Episode 9: Mu Rong Xuan Lie Confesses to Yin Luo Mei
In Episode 9, everything was proceeding smoothly according to plan until an unexpected crisis disrupted the calm. Mei Lin had to step in to rescue Yue Qin, and in the chaos, Shu Mo was struck by an arrow, putting him in critical danger. Seeing this, Yue Qin quickly decided to escort Shu Mo back to safety. >>read more
Episode 10: Mu Rong Jing He and Mei Lin's Affectionate Act
In Episode 10, Mu Rong Xuan Lie sends people to closely monitor his younger brother's interactions with Mei Lin. He suspects that someone in the court is secretly aligning with the Prince of Jing and fears that on the night of the Shangsi Festival, Mu Rong Jing He’s true intentions are not just to enjoy the fire dragon display. Meanwhile, Mu Rong Jing He is trying to find a way to get closer to Li Qing, but the western mountain mine is heavily guarded, making it difficult to access the interior. >>read more
Episode 11: Mei Lin and King Jing Develop Mutual Feelings
In Episode 11, a shocking event unfolds overnight in the city of Xiyan, where ten beautiful women receive threats from a masked figure. Strangely, all of them bear burn marks on their wrists. The deputy commander quickly reports this to Yin Luo Mei, noting that only Mei Lin is absent from the list of burned women, raising suspicions about a possible connection to King Jing, Mu Rong Jing He. >>read more
Episode 12: Mei Lin and the King of Jing Part Ways
In Episode 12, on the eve of the beauty selection ceremony, Mei Lin learns that ten injured women will be allowed to return to Xi Yan. This news elicits mixed reactions among the crowd: Ai Yi is overjoyed because her beloved is waiting for her in Xi Yan, while A Jia feels despondent, having already lost her family and feeling homeless. >>read more
Episode 13: King Jing and Mei Lin Under Siege
In Episode 13, Yan Di issues a decree allowing Yin Luo Mei to choose her own husband. Overjoyed, she approaches Mu Rong Jing He, hoping he will fulfill the promise he made in the past. However, Mu Rong Jing He sees her only as a comrade; his heart belongs to Mei Lin.Heartbroken upon learning this, Yin Luo Mei feels devastated. >>read more
