In an attempt to secure an ally, Yu Wanyin visited Xie Yong'er at Kunyu Palace. However, Xie Yong'er, also a transmigrator, viewed Wanyin through the lens of the original novel, remembering her as a cruel villainess who had previously pushed her into a pond.

Xiahou Dan brought Yu Wanyin to pay respects to the Empress Dowager. To lower her guard, he adopted a submissive stance, even apologizing for his own "terrible temper."

Yu Wanyin narrowly escaped the library fire, but she was left injured and suffering from a high fever after leaping from the third floor into the water.

Just as the assassin's blade was closing in, the proprietress of the tavern intervened with startling speed, saving Xiahou Dan and Yu Wanyin.

Following the successful recovery of Xu Yao's records, Yu Wanyin and Xiahou Dan face a new political storm.

Yu Wanyin woke the next morning with a crushing hangover and a heart full of dread.

On the pleasure boat, Xiahou Dan delivered a stirring address to the scholars, urging them to remain the "backbone of Great Xia" and hold onto their lofty ambitions.

As preparations for the Flower Festival Banquet began, Yu Wanyin felt nothing but contempt for the palace's wastefulness while the common people faced starvation.

Confronted with Yu Wanyin’s relentless questions about his corporate identity, Xiahou Dan initially deflected, claiming a loss of memory to avoid shattering her trust.

Xiahou Dan explodes in rage upon discovering that the national treasury is completely depleted.

Xiao Tiancai arrived at Consort Xie's palace to treat her persistent cough, only for the two to recognize each other from a chance encounter on a rainy night.

Wanyin orchestrates a bold misdirection that shifts suspicion toward the Dowager Empress. Trust deepens between her and Xiahou Dan as war looms.

Court politics intensify when rumors of Wanyin’s fall from favor spread. Xiahou Dan balances reform, romance, and the threat of foreign invasion.

As foreign envoys approach, pregnancy, deception, and survival collide. Loyalties fracture inside the harem.

At a grand banquet, assassination plots unfold from multiple sides. Wanyin reveals her modern identity to Xie Yong’er, shattering illusions.

Conspiracies escalate as rival factions plan regicide and regime change. Hidden motives behind the foreign delegation come to light.

With betrayal on all sides, Xiahou Dan prepares to face an ambush at Beishan. Wanyin arms herself with a deadly new weapon.

A violent showdown erupts at Beishan as assassins strike. In the chaos, alliances fracture and survival hangs by a thread.

Trapped underground, Xiahou Dan confronts enemies and past trauma. Wanyin arrives just in time — but the cost is devastating.

Poison, paralysis, and political fallout shake the capital. Xiahou Dan proposes peace, but his health begins to fail.

A fragile alliance is signed as the Dowager Empress collapses. Romance blooms openly — but hidden consequences remain.

As reforms begin, an ambush nearly claims Wanyin’s life. Xiahou Dan risks everything to protect her.

After a near-fatal confrontation with Xiahou Bo, Wanyin is crowned Empress. But a new poison sends Xiahou Dan spiraling out of control.

As funeral rites begin, Wanyin searches desperately for a cure. Xiahou Bo hardens his resolve for revenge.

At the Dowager Empress’s burial, civil war erupts. Betrayal leads to devastating sacrifice and heartbreaking loss.

On the run, Wanyin discovers Xiahou Dan’s hidden identity as fellow transmigrator “Zhang San.” The capital falls under Xiahou Bo’s control.

Believed dead, Xiahou Dan secretly regroups with loyal forces. Wanyin refuses to abandon him and prepares to reclaim the throne.

The emperor reunites with Wanyin as rebellion ignites. Old friends face impossible choices in a divided empire.

A final coup erupts within the capital walls. Xiahou Dan and Wanyin publicly reclaim power, ending Xiahou Bo’s rebellion.

With victory secured, reforms begin — but prophecy warns that only one of the “two stars” can survive. A deadly betrayal strikes from within.

Wanyin risks everything to cure Xiahou Dan’s poison. As peace finally arrives, love transcends worlds — leading to a bittersweet reunion in modern times.