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60 Episodes 2017 - 2018
Episode 1
General Ye Zhao defended the border for 8 years. After the war, the Emperor ordered Ye Zhao to return. Ye Zhao wrote a letter admitting that she was a woman. The Dowager Empress was very happy and planned arranging a marriage for Ye Zhao.
Episode 2
The Dowager Empress decreed Ye Zhao to marry Zhao Yujin. Yujin was put on house arrest by the Emperor. Ye Zhao's sister-in-law was worried that Ye Zhao would not know proper conduct, and tried to tutor her into being a good wife.
Episode 3
Wed, Nov 1, 2017
Yujin does everything in his power to get out of the marriage the day of.
Episode 4
Yujin runs away the day after his marriage. Ye Zhao navigates the first week of her new life. Yujin's mother demands Ye Zhao to find her son.
Episode 5
The newly wed couple visits Ye Zhao's family. As an exchange for Yujin's good behavior, Ye Zhao tries to connect with her mother-in-law.
Episode 6
Ye Zhao tries her best to better her relationship with her mother-in-law. The Empress Dowager has a health scare.
Episode 7
Ye Zhao sets in motion her plan to conquer Yujin's heart. Xiao Maque gets in to trouble with his gambling.
Episode 8
Ye Zhao and Yujin team up to help Old Gao. Yujin helps his wife study.
Episode 9
The General and the Prince move to their new house. Yujin starts his government job.
Episode 10
Yujin and Ye Zhao go through some misunderstandings. Western Xia prepares a envoy to visit Song.
Episode 11
The Ye army tries to solve the General's bad mood, they send Old General Qiu Lao Hu to talk to the Prince. The Emperor hosts a banquet for the arrival of the Western Xia envoy.
Episode 12
The banquet has a dance performance by the Xia prince. Yujin gets drunk and is taken care of by Ye Zhao. The Emperor has to solve an investigation.
Episode 13
Ye Zhao and Yujin start an investigation to catch the murder culprit and clear the prince's name.
Episode 14
Yujin and Ye Zhao host a banquet to find the murderer. The Western Xia envoy leaves. The married couple decides to take their relationship further.
Episode 15
Yujin and Ye Zhao decide to consummate the marriage. Xi Yin finds out her cousin is a woman and decides to visit her.
Episode 16
Xi Yin arrives in the capital and stays at the General's home. The cousins spend to much time together causing Yujin to become jealous.
Episode 17
Hu Qing tries to figure out why Yujin fainted. Xi Yin has a date. Yujin and Xi Yin fall into the water.
Episode 18
Yujin's mother meets Xi Yin. Hu Qing, Yujin and Ye Zhao plan to figure out the general's cousin true intentions.
Episode 19
Ye Zhao is caught in a battle between her husband and cousin.
Episode 20
Ye Zhao decides what to do with her cousin. Government officials go over the test answers for the civil examination. The general deals with internal military criminals.
Episode 21
Wed, Jan 3, 2018
The general solves the issue with the insubordinate soldier. The Empress is angry at Ye Zhao and the royal consort. The Emperor has to solve a family fight.
Episode 22
Wed, Jan 3, 2018
The empress gets deposed and the emperor's advisers start scheming.
Episode 23
Wed, Jan 10, 2018
Ye Zhao helps arrange for the Emperor to visit the dying Consort Dowager Chen, who takes her actual identity to her grave - to the Empress Dowager's relief. Consort Dowager Yang unveils a conspiracy the Emperor was unaware of.
Episode 24
Wed, Jan 10, 2018
The Emperor seeks reform the corrupt official system. Royals are required to pass the imperial exam in order to maintain their official positions and salaries. Yujin's mother worries excessively but Ye Zhao finds him a good tutor.
Episode 25
Wed, Jan 17, 2018
Yujin sits for the imperial exam. Ye Zhao confronts Hu Qing but he states his unwillingness to lie to her nor answer her questions. Fan Zhongyan continues with the reform despite abundant resistance from the court and threats to his life.
Episode 26
Wed, Jan 17, 2018
Important officials begin to plot against Fan Zhongyan. Hong Qian is pressured to put her calligraphy skills to economic use. Royal Consort Zhang makes a request that puts Fan Zhongyan and the Emperor at odds.
Episode 27
Wed, Jan 24, 2018
Liu XiYin tries to become of nun but encounters much resistance. She is pursued for her beauty. Floods cause disasters around the country. The Emperor seeks a talented official naive enough to lead the disaster relief expedition.
Episode 28
Wed, Jan 24, 2018
Yujin, Ye Zhao and their contingent leave for disaster-struck areas but travel incognito. Lord Qi tries to make sure that his wife remains ignorant of his actions, though she is aware of his schemes. Local officials scheme for themselves.
Episode 29
Wed, Jan 31, 2018
Ye Zhao and Yujin discuss how to bring corrupt local officials to justice. Yujin initiates unconventional methods of inquiry. Hu Qing passes clandestine information to Ye Zhao. A trial is held.
Episode 30
Wed, Jan 31, 2018
Ye Zhao becomes judge, jury and executioner. Officials complain to the Emperor about Yujin's methods. Local nobles plan how to hide their resources but have never met an official like Zhao Yujin before.
Episode 31
Local nobles struggle through their hunger then later plan their revenge. Ministers use superstition to pressure the Emperor into removing Ye Zhao from her position while she is away from court. The Empress adds to the pressure.
Episode 32
Zhao Yujin asks Ye Zhao for children as they journey home. The Emperor scolds Yujin and makes a decision about the General. Ye Zhao receives the imperial edict.
Episode 33
A slightly depressed Ye Zhao is comforted by Yujin's public defense of her. Concubine Yang prays for a child of her own. Yujin defends Ye Zhao to his mother promising strong and beautiful children in the future. A murder is uncovered.
Episode 34
Hong Qiang's murder is investigated. An official is forced to take a bribe. Fan Zhongyan is set up in a fire set to cover evidence and financial corruption. Master Li's counterfeiting and murder comes up again.
Episode 35
Yujin finds his friends more useful and insightful than they used to me. Qiu Shui and Qiu Hua discuss their romantic prospects. Ye Zhao teaches kung fu to her household.
Episode 36
Ministers discuss how to crush a rebellion and Hu Qing is sent to one place and Grand Preceptor Liu is sent to another. Yujin takes care of Ye Zhao but is distracted by the rebellions. She takes the household into battle.
Episode 37
Yujin and Ye Zhao set up a kind of honey trap for the rebelling General. Hu Qing's message to the Emperor is intercepted. Concubine Yang grows extremely jealous Yujin's exclusive attention to Ye Zhao.
Episode 38
Consort Ji Yu shows Concubine Yang some prescriptions that might assist in her plans. Ye Zhao falls ill. An anonymous dancer turns the heads of Lord Qi's guest. Consort Ji Yu notices the attention Lord Qi pays to her.
Episode 39
Ji Yu laments her missing son. Xian Nishang is given some servants, including a young mute. Prince Haerdun tries to convince her to return to Xia with him, making many promises. Lord Qi is delighted. Ji Yu offers advice to the Empress.
Episode 40
YuJin's mother interferes in bedroom arrangements after learning of Ye Zhao's illness. Xian Nisheng sends the mute to pass a message to General Ye. Concubine Yang does her best to serve and tempt YuJin. Xian fights off Haerdun's advances.
Episode 41
Mrs Hai overhears Ji Yu and Concubine Yang talking. Lord Qi takes countermeasures. YuJin's mother visits and breaks down out of guilt. The mute fights his way to see Ye Zhao. Xian arrives in Xia.
Episode 42
The Emperor ignores mounting information against Lord Qi. General Liu visits Ye Zhao unexpectedly. YuJin discovers another of a Master Li's fakes, this one having dire consequences. The Emperor is poisoned.
Episode 43
The Empress is outed and banished. Minister Fan is appointed to lead defense against Western Xia's attacks at the border. Qiu LaoHu is sent to assist. Ye Zhao recovers slowly. Refugees seek shelter and safety at the Silver Stockade.
Episode 44
General Liu ignores Hu Qing's advice. The Qiu sisters can dress feminine but have trouble holding back their fierce natures when confronted with gossip. Xian Nisheng, in Western Xia, grieves secretly for her uncle.
Episode 45
Western Xia advances. Survivors of the ambush encounter messengers going to Western Xia. Ye Zhao grieves the loss of her compatriots. Plots begin to thicken at the court of Western Xia.
Episode 46
The King of Xia executes an old ally, his queen's brother, and covets his widow. Xian Nishang becomes friendly with Princess Yin Chuan but curious about the messengers from Song.
Episode 47
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Episode 52
Episode 53
Episode 54
Episode 55
Episode 56
Episode 57
Episode 58
Episode 59
Episode 60
The Emperor grants Lord Qi's wife's last wish then decides his fate. Ye Zhao struggles to take Liu Xiyin out of the Xia camp. Prince Yinuo fights fiercely. A new king of Xia is crowned. Grandpa tells stories of bravery and conquest.