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The Rise of Phoenixes Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
70 Episodes 2018 - 2018
Episode 1
Episode 1
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 43 mins
The Tiansheng emperor banishes Ning Yi for fear his reign will be threatened. Ning Yi passes time as a silk weaver and recalling the difficult events of his past.
Episode 2
Episode 2
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 45 mins
Feng Zhiwei comes to the courtesan Zhu Yin's defense after Madam Yuhua's mistreatment. The other princes feel threatened by Ning Yi.
Episode 3
Episode 3
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 45 mins
Ning Yi conceals his identity during Zhiwei's visit to the Prince of Chu. Zhiwei makes a promise to her mother she will not marry Ning Yi.
Episode 4
Episode 4
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 45 mins
With gossip bubbling about the Dacheng prince, the emperor questions his sons. Yuhua believes Zhiwei to be connected to the collapse of the Dacheng Empire.
Episode 5
Episode 5
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 45 mins
The emperor's paranoia pushes him to enlist Ning Yi to investigate Ning Chuan's attack on the Bloody Pagoda. However, Ning Yi's success will be determined by Chief Gu's compliance.
Episode 6
Episode 6
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 45 mins
Chief Gu exposes the Bloody Pagoda intrigue. On her journey to town, Madam Yuhua overhears a rumor about Gu Heng's involvement with the infant Dacheng prince.
Episode 7
Episode 7
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 45 mins
Ning Yi finds a scroll revealing the identities of Zhiwei and Feng Hao. Qiu Shangqi sends a team to track down Zhiwei.
Episode 8
Episode 8
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 45 mins
Chief Gu and Ning Yi make a deal and enlist Qiu Shangqi and Qiu Mingying to capture Ning Chuan.
Episode 9
Episode 9
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 45 mins
Ning Yi asks Zhu Yin to help solve the mystery behind the murders in the Bloody Pagoda. Headmaster Xin reveals his plan to challenge Ning Yan to Ning Chuan.
Episode 10
Episode 10
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 45 mins
Headmaster Xin listens to Ning Chuan's plot to oust Duke Chang. Zhiwei takes up employment at the House of Lanxiang while dressed as a man.
Episode 11
Episode 11
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 44 mins
Headmaster Xin bewitches Ning Yan, which solidifies Ning Chuan's misgivings but also strengthens his trust.
Episode 12
Episode 12
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 45 mins
Zhu Yin and Zhiwei believe Ning Chuan will poison Ning Yi. The emperor contracts an illness. Ning Chuan hesitates to trust Duke Chang again.
Episode 13
Episode 13
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 45 mins
Zhiwei becomes the target of a suspicious new bodyguard. Zhiwei heads to the East Palace on Ning Yi's orders to trade an artifact, which spells only trouble for Ning Yan.
Episode 14
Episode 14
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 45 mins
Ning Yi and Ning Yan discuss his hand in Ning Qiao's ruin. Ning Sheng believes Ning Yi is to blame for the controversy of the wooden figure.
Episode 15
Episode 15
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 45 mins
Headmaster Xin brings the sorcerer to visit Ning Yan. The mask falls away to reveal an imposter. The emperor, struggling with remorse, listens to Ning Chuan's testimony.
Episode 16
Episode 16
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 46 mins
Shao Ning tells Ning Chuan about the problems she has had at the Qingming Academy.4 Ning Yi tries to discover the reason for his sickness.
Episode 17
Episode 17
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 45 mins
Ning Chuan sees Zhao Yuan wearing a ring and thinks it's a setup. Ning Yi tells his men to recover Zhiwei, but Duke Chang is already on his tail.
Episode 18
Episode 18
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 46 mins
Ning Chuan attempts an assassination, but a conflicting strategy is already taking place. Zhiwei arrives at the imperial ceremony to award the school's finest scholars.
Episode 19
Episode 19
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 45 mins
Chief Gu attends court and explains Ning Chuan's background connections. Zhiwei attempts to win over the emperor.
Episode 20
Episode 20
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 46 mins
The emperor finally discovers all there is to know about Ning Quao. Shao Ning unwittingly helps Zhiwei find the person who tried to poison Ning Yi.
Episode 21
Episode 21
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 45 mins
Ning Yi tells Zhiwei about the Chang family and asks the emperor about his mother's passing. Duke Chang and Ning Sheng try to hatch a plan with Ning Chuan.
Episode 22
Episode 22
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 41 mins
Ning Yi attempts to guess Duke Chang and Ning Chuan's next plan of attack. Zhiwei attempts to sway Ning Yi into letting Ning Chuan live.
Episode 23
Episode 23
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 45 mins
The courtiers give their decision regarding Duke Chang's punishment, but Ning Yi intervenes. Shao Ning questions Qui Shangqi about Zhiwei's background.
Episode 24
Episode 24
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 46 mins
Zhiwei tells Qiu Shangqi to revoke his ultimatum and agree to what she wants. Shao Ning makes a plan to exact retribution for Ning Chuan.
Episode 25
Episode 25
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 46 mins
Zhiwei makes a plan after Ning Qi discovers problems with the horse market. Meanwhile, Ning Qi's arrival worries his mother.
Episode 26
Episode 26
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 46 mins
Ning Yi sends a group to kidnap Chen Shao. Chen Shao is believed to have killed courtier Lin Renqi.
Episode 27
Episode 27
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 46 mins
Qiu Mingying tells Zhiwei to give up his position in the court. Ning Yi assists Ning Qi to understand he is being blamed in the Chen Shao situation.
Episode 28
Episode 28
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 46 mins
Zhiwei comes across Helian Zheng on her way back from a visit to the Qui family home. Chen Shao tells Ning Yi about his connections to the Lord of Minhai.
Episode 29
Episode 29
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 46 mins
Ning Sheng pretends to be Ning Yi to trick Zhan Bi. Ning Yi confronts him about the death of his mother, Ya Le.
Episode 30
Episode 30
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 46 mins
Zhan Bi is deceived by Ning Sheng's plan to dishonor Ning Yi/ However, this plan falls apart after Zhiwei steps in at the last minute.
Episode 31
Episode 31
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 46 mins
Helian Zheng informs Ning Yi he will ask Zhiwei to become his wife in front of Zhi. Zhiwei tells Shao Ning to avoid attracting attention.
Episode 32
Episode 32
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 46 mins
Ning Yi shows the emperor evidence that the Lord of Minhai was involved in Lin Renqu's case. However, Chen Shao intervenes.
Episode 33
Episode 33
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 46 mins
Zhiwei refuses after the Lord of Minhai asks the emperor for his approval to teach Ning Sheng. Xin tries to separate Ning Yi and Zhiwei.
Episode 34
Episode 34
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 46 mins
Ning Yi talks about Lin Renqi after the emperor says the Lord of Minhai will return. Shao Ning thinks Ning Yi created the bloody tracks.
Episode 35
Episode 35
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 46 mins
Shao Ning and Chang work together to prevent Lady Wang speaking about a plot against Ya Le. Wei Zhi is tasked with protecting the golden box.
Episode 36
Episode 36
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 46 mins
Helian Zheng learns of Wei Zhi's secret. Zhao Yuan tells the emperor that Shao Ning has been seen with Chang and Ning Sheng.
Episode 37
Episode 37
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 46 mins
Ning Yi takes a trip to Yilan Palace and has a discussion with a former servant. Chang arrives and acts as though she has seen a ghost.
Episode 38
Episode 38
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 46 mins
Lady Wang is bothered by incorrect claims during a gift ceremony. Ning Yi takes the opportunity to disclose the circumstances of Ya Le's death.
Episode 39
Episode 39
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 46 mins
Shao Ning and Peng Pei create another distraction for Ning Sheng. However, someone else is waiting in the dark for their chance.
Episode 40
Episode 40
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 46 mins
Ning Yi learns about Ning Sheng's games and plan to kill Wei Zhi. Shao Ning falls for Ning Yi's plot and switches the emperor's scroll.
Episode 41
Episode 41
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 46 mins
Wei Zhi tells the emperor to send troops to Minhai. Shao Ning tells Ning Qi to assist her in getting the emperor's wedding approval.
Episode 42
Episode 42
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 46 mins
Xin does his best to stop Wei Zhi from revealing her identity. Wei Zhi speaks out at the court after rejecting Shao Ning's proposal.
Episode 43
Episode 43
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 46 mins
Zhiwei's execution day arrives and Qui Mingying makes a rescue plan. Ning Yi steps in just at the right moment.
Episode 44
Episode 44
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 46 mins
Chief Gu takes a message to Qui Mingying from Ning Yi. The Chang brothers try to stop Ning Yi from arriving in Minhai.
Episode 45
Episode 45
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 46 mins
Chang Zhongxin tries to capture his brother Zhongyi and goes against his father. Feng Hao takes a prized piece from Qui Mingying's collection.
Episode 46
Episode 46
Fri, Oct 12, 2018 45 mins
Zhongxin covers his tracks with a disguise and rallies his army for revolt. Zhiwei meets Hua Qiong, Yan Huaishi's fiancée.
Episode 47
Episode 47
Fri, Oct 12, 2018 45 mins
Ning Yi's illness gives Zhongxin the opportunity to start scheming. Zhou Xizhong aids Yan Huaishi in putting a stop to Zhongxin's plot.
Episode 48
Episode 48
Fri, Oct 12, 2018 45 mins
Feng Hao flees prison while Peng Pei digs deeper into the Qiu family's connections to the previous dynasty and reveals his findings to Ning Qi.
Episode 49
Episode 49
Fri, Oct 12, 2018 45 mins
Headmaster Xin interrogates Qiu Mingying about Feng Hao's true identity. Later, he falls victim to Ning Qi and Peng Pei's schemes as Qiu Mingying is arrested.
Episode 50
Episode 50
Fri, Oct 12, 2018 45 mins
Ning Qi deploys men to arrest Master Zong. Headmaster Xin learns the cost of safeguarding Zhiwei is sacrificing Qiu Mingying and Feng Hao.
Episode 51
Episode 51
Fri, Oct 12, 2018 45 mins
Zhiwei pushes further into the emperor's court to protect her family. Ning Yi debuts at court and begs the emperor to pardon Zhiwei.
Episode 52
Episode 52
Fri, Oct 12, 2018 45 mins
Zhiwei learns the truth about her past from Master Zong. Ning Yi makes a demand of the emperor in an effort to save Zhiwei that could have fatal consequences.
Episode 53
Episode 53
Fri, Oct 12, 2018 45 mins
The emperor approves of Helian Zheng and Zhiwei's marriage, but commands Ning Yi to guide them on their return journey to Jinshi.
Episode 54
Episode 54
Fri, Oct 12, 2018 45 mins
Ning Yi discusses an alliance with the prince of Dayue. The emperor commands Gu Heng to monitor Ning Qi and Peng Pei.
Episode 55
Episode 55
Fri, Oct 12, 2018 45 mins
Helian Zheng presents a decree to Helian Lie that undermines the line of succession, but Liu Mudan steps in before the confrontation worsens. Meanwhile, Ning Yi delves deeper into the history behind the Liu and Si families.
Episode 56
Episode 56
Fri, Oct 12, 2018 45 mins
Ning Yi helps a prisoner escape in an effort to safeguard Zhiwei and Helian Zheng. Ning Qi commands Yueling, a fragrance-maker, to create a replica of the incense box belonging to the emperor.
Episode 57
Episode 57
Fri, Oct 12, 2018 45 mins
Zhiwei thwarts Helian Lie's scheme against her and Ning Yi by clinging to Liu Meiduo. Helian Zheng uncovers what truly caused his father's death.
Episode 58
Episode 58
Fri, Oct 12, 2018 45 mins
Yueling steals Ning Sheng's talisman and gives it to Ning Qi. Zhiwei and Helian Zheng's wedding hits a snag due to protests in Jinshi.
Episode 59
Episode 59
Fri, Oct 12, 2018 45 mins
Yueling listens to the emperor's discussion with Lingying. Ning Qi manipulates Shao Ning in an effort to incriminate Ning Yi.
Episode 60
Episode 60
Fri, Oct 12, 2018 45 mins
Ning Yi escapes the Zongzheng Temple with Lingying in tow. Jin Siyu bargains with Zhiwei and Hua Qiong in an effort to track down the true Zhiwei.
Episode 61
Episode 61
Fri, Oct 12, 2018 46 mins
Lingying informs Ning Yi about his mother. Yueling gives the talisman to a man with links to the Dancheng Empire and plans to reveal Ning Qi.
Episode 62
Episode 62
Fri, Oct 12, 2018 45 mins
Jin Siyu points out the real Zhiwei. To help him escape, Ning Yi asks Jiarong to give a secret map to Helian Zheng.
Episode 63
Episode 63
Fri, Oct 12, 2018 45 mins
Zhiwei wakes up with memory loss and Jin Siyu makes her believe she is her consort. Ning Yi destroys Puyuan with his rescue attempt.
Episode 64
Episode 64
Fri, Oct 12, 2018 45 mins
The emperor declines to give Ya Le permission to see Ning Yi. Yueling and Zhang Sunhong attempt to undermine Ning Qi.
Episode 65
Episode 65
Fri, Oct 12, 2018 45 mins
Ning Qi takes a gift chest to Ya Le's home, but it is a trick. Ning Cheng arrives and confronts Master Zong.
Episode 66
Episode 66
Fri, Oct 12, 2018 45 mins
Gu Nanyi overhears a conversation and decides to take action. Two murders cause havoc in the palace grounds.
Episode 67
Episode 67
Fri, Oct 12, 2018 45 mins
Zhiwei tells Zhang Sunhong to break free from the past. Headmaster Xin discusses Ning Qi's actions.
Episode 68
Episode 68
Fri, Oct 12, 2018 45 mins
Ning Qi gathers up troops outside the emperor's room. However, Ning Yi and Zhao Yuan arrive with a surprising announcement.
Episode 69
Episode 69
Fri, Oct 12, 2018 45 mins
Zhang Sunhong forces Zhiwei against Ning Yi. Ning Cheng blocks Zhiwei and Helian Zheng on their way to visit Jinshi.
Episode 70
Episode 70
Fri, Oct 12, 2018 45 mins
Gu Nanyi asks Yueling to inform Zhiwei about Helian Zheng. Zhiwei decides to become empress, but all does not go to plan.
