Episodes

1. Fated Reunion

A palace assassination attempt forces Xiao Shu He to aid a wounded stranger tied to his past.

2. Suspicion

Memories resurface as Duan seeks his brother, but Huo Ying’s report casts doubt on his identity.

3. A Gift from Heaven

At the banquet, Xiao Shu He’s gift stirs old wounds, while Duan and Gu hint at hidden intrigues.

4. Entering Court Politics

Donning mountain river brocade, Xiao Shu He steps into court politics amid rising tensions.

5. Political Marriage

Ordered to marry a princess, Xiao Shu He hides Duan Zi Ang, fueling unrest and secret schemes.

6. Search the Residence

Duan Zi Ang steps up to shield Xiao Shu He, sparking the Crown Prince’s plot to raid his home.

7. Brothers Reunited

Duan Zi Ang finds his lost brother, while Xiao Shu He dreams of freedom and a future together.

8. Mutiny

The Crown Prince revolts, besieging Xiao Shu He’s home. Duan urges escape, but Shu He stands firm.

9. Becoming Enemies

Now emperor, Xiao Shu He rejects Duan Zi Ang’s letters, severing their bond to protect his rule.

10. Hands Tied

Huo Ying warns of a rescue attempt; Zi Ang, heartbroken by Shu He’s wounds, brings him to heal.

11. Lantern Festival

At the festival, Duan Zi Ang shares his hopes with Xiao Shu He, while Huo Ying plots a strike on Ji North.

12. Another Chance

Xiao Shu He fakes death with a secret prescription, hoping to escape and start anew with Duan Zi Ang.

Overview

A Southern prince and a Northern assassin, bound since childhood, struggle with love and betrayal as political intrigue threatens to tear them apart.

Details

Cast

Zhang Zhexu

Mi Jin

Cheng Fang

Wang Ding

Li Yixiang

Yang Shuwei

Luo Datao