Storyline
This drama follows Fan Changyu, a butcher’s daughter, and Xie Zheng, a fallen noble seeking revenge. Their fake marriage turns into true love, but war tears them apart. Determined, Fan Changyu wields her butcher’s knife on the battlefield, searching for justice and her husband. Meanwhile, Xie Zheng reclaims his title, fighting to protect his country and love. Reunited in battle, they stand together, defying fate, uncovering the truth, and returning home without forgetting their vows.
Episodes
Season 1
No overview available for this season.
Episode 1
Mar 06, 2026
Fan Changyu rescues Xie Zheng in the snow and evades the soldiers searching for him. In the turmoil, their fates become closely entwined.
Episode 2
Mar 06, 2026
Fan Changyu reopens the family pork shop and displays an unusual talent for business. To save her home, she asks Xie Zheng to marry into the family.
Episode 3
Mar 06, 2026
Fan Changyu and Xie Zheng face a crisis, stirring Zheng's emotions. Meanwhile, Qi Shu wistfully recalls playing chess with a mysterious figure.
Episode 4
Mar 06, 2026
Xie Zheng and Fan Changyu grow closer through hardship, and finally consummate their marriage. Qi Shu, under the alias An Xu, enters Luyuan Academy.
Episode 5
Mar 06, 2026
Changyu is upset about the hairpin and the betrothal letter. Gongsun Yin discovers Princess Qi Shu's identity but allows her to stay and study.
Episode 6
Mar 07, 2026
Xie Zheng starts wondering who the Fan family really are. Fan Changyu appears in court over Fan Da's property case, which takes an unexpected turn.
Episode 7
Mar 07, 2026
Fan Changyu escapes from prison to find someone and fights alongside Xie Zheng. Gongsun Yin saves Xie Zheng, and Changyu is set free.
Episode 8
Mar 08, 2026
Fan Changyu learns from Gongsun Yin that Xie Zheng will eventually leave, which upsets her. She teams up with Yu Qianqian to sell braised meat.
Episode 9
Mar 08, 2026
Wei assassins strike again at night. Li Huai'an finds the Fan shrine to the Marquis of Wu'an. Wei Xuan orders He Jingyuan to send troops to Chongzhou.
Episode 10
Mar 09, 2026
At court, Wei Yan suppresses Grand Tutor Li to consolidate his power. Fan Changyu reopens her braised meat stall, and business booms.
Episode 11
Mar 09, 2026
Fan Changyu is attacked by a butcher. Li Huai'an returns for a date with the Grand Princess. Yu Qianqian is pestered by a mysterious merchant.
Episode 12
Mar 10, 2026
Fan Changning meets Yu Bao'er at a tavern. Xie Zheng finds Zhao Xun and Qi Min stockpiling grain. Yu Qianqian gets Xie Zheng to pose as her husband.
Episode 13
Mar 10, 2026
Qi Min discovers Xie Zheng's true identity. On New Year's Eve, the Fan and Zhao families share a celebratory meal and a drunk Changyu tries to confess.
Episode 14
Mar 11, 2026
Qi Min learns Yu Bao'er's true birth date. On the night of the festival, Fan Changyu exposes Song Yan in public. Xie Zheng receives some urgent news.
Episode 15
Mar 11, 2026
Fan Changyu learns the truth about her origins from her grandfather. Yixiang Tower is framed. Yu Qiangian is arrested, and the county yamen office is captured.
Episode 16
Mar 12, 2026
Fan Changyu sneaks into the yamen and fights Sui Yuanqing to free the magistrate. Xie Zheng saves her in time. They later meet at the ferry.
Episode 17
Mar 12, 2026
Fan Changyu and Xie Zheng argue fiercely, parting on bad terms. Yu Qiangian decides to head south to avoid trouble, but is ambushed by bandits.
Episode 18
Mar 13, 2026
Bloodshed erupts in Lin'an as Fan Changyu lures the bandits away. Xie Zheng rushes over to help, only to find her badly wounded and unconscious.
Episode 19
Mar 13, 2026
Xie Zheng vows to marry Fan Changyu, who's still unconscious. When Changning goes missing, Changyu resolves to search for her sister.
Episode 20
Mar 14, 2026
Fan Changyu keeps searching for her sister Changning. With the battle and a rescue operation looming, Xie Zheng and He Jingyuan devise a plan.
Episode 21
Mar 14, 2026
Episode 22
Mar 15, 2026
Grand Tutor Tao schemes to get Fan Changyu to safety. Xie Zheng confronts Sui Yuanging, who takes Fan Changning hostage.
Episode 23
Mar 15, 2026
Xie Zheng pulls off a battlefield miracle, but the tide turns. Fan Changyu weeps with joy on learning that Changning is safe. Shi Yue hatches a plan.
Episode 24
Mar 16, 2026
Qi Shu discovers he has been unrealistic. Fan Changyu is reunited with her long-lost sister. Gongsun Yin gives Xie Zheng a warning.
Episode 25
Mar 17, 2026
Xie Zheng and Fan Changyu grow closer. Fan Changyu foils Shi Yue's plan. Xie Zheng pretends to punish Changyu for breaking army rules.
Episode 26
Mar 18, 2026
Before the battle, Qi Shu and Gongsun Yin reveal their feelings for each other. Fan Changyu goes to her husband's place, and kills Shi Hu.
Episode 27
Mar 19, 2026
Changyu goes looking for someone. Xie Zheng sends Xie Qi to protect her in secret. Xie Zheng saves Zhao Xun, who reveals his true identity.
Episode 28
Mar 20, 2026
Changyu goes looking for someone. Xie Zheng sends Xie Qi to protect her in secret. Xie Zheng saves Zhao Xun, who reveals his true identity.
Episode 29
Mar 21, 2026
Yu Qianqian escapes and meets Changyu outside the city. As the fighting intensifies, Fan Changyu turns back and leads the locals into battle.
Episode 30
Mar 21, 2026
He Jingyuan dies in battle. His last letter reveals who Fan Changyu's biological father is. Qi Min asks Sui Yuanqing to avenge his father.
Episode 31
Mar 22, 2026
Xie Zheng and Fan Changyu's relationship is at an impasse. Wei Xuan is removed from office. Li Huai'an apologizes, and reconciles with Changyu.
Episode 32
Mar 22, 2026
Li Huai'an claims Fan Changyu as his sworn sister to quell rumors. Xie Zheng guesses Qi Min faked his death and suspects there is a mole in the army.
Episode 33
Mar 23, 2026
Li Huai'an learns of Sui Yuanqing's escape and confronts Xie Zheng. Tutor Li's plan fails. Qi Shu returns. Fan Changyu gets closer to Xie Zheng.
Episode 34
Mar 24, 2026
Li Huai'an learns of Sui Yuanqing's escape and confronts Xie Zheng. Tutor Li's plan fails. Qi Shu returns. Fan Changyu gets closer to Xie Zheng.
Episode 35
Mar 25, 2026
Qi Min conspires with Grand Tutor Li, who suggests hosting a banquet. Qi Sheng intends to use the banquet to win over, or eliminate, Xie Zheng.
Episode 36
Mar 26, 2026
Xie Zheng's public declaration of love causes a stir. He seeks the truth behind a palace coup from long ago. Yu Qiangian steals the tiger tally.
Episode 37
Mar 26, 2026
Though ill, Tutor Li attends the event and clashes with Wei Yan. A fire breaks out at Qingyuan palace and Gongsun Yin risks his life to save Qi Shu.
Episode 38
Mar 26, 2026
Intrigue swirls at court and in the martial world. Fan Changyu vows to clear her father's name. Xie Zheng exposes Wei Yan's role in Jinzhou's fall.
Episode 39
Mar 26, 2026
Qi Min leads rebels into the palace, where he confronts Wei Yan. Xie Zheng defeats Wei Yan, who reveals the truth about what happened 17 years ago.
Episode 40
Mar 26, 2026
Wei Yan kills himself to quell the rebellion. Qi Min dies. The young emperor ascends to the throne. Xie Zheng becomes regent, Fan Changyu a general.
Series Info
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
40
Language
zh
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