Season 1
12 episodes · 2025
A Southern prince and a Northern assassin, bound since childhood, struggle with love and betrayal as political intrigue threatens to tear them apart.
1Fated Reunion
A palace assassination attempt forces Xiao Shu He to aid a wounded stranger tied to his past.
2Suspicion
Memories resurface as Duan seeks his brother, but Huo Ying’s report casts doubt on his identity.
3A Gift from Heaven
At the banquet, Xiao Shu He’s gift stirs old wounds, while Duan and Gu hint at hidden intrigues.
4Entering Court Politics
Donning mountain river brocade, Xiao Shu He steps into court politics amid rising tensions.
5Political Marriage
Ordered to marry a princess, Xiao Shu He hides Duan Zi Ang, fueling unrest and secret schemes.
6Search the Residence
Duan Zi Ang steps up to shield Xiao Shu He, sparking the Crown Prince’s plot to raid his home.
7Brothers Reunited
Duan Zi Ang finds his lost brother, while Xiao Shu He dreams of freedom and a future together.
8Mutiny
The Crown Prince revolts, besieging Xiao Shu He’s home. Duan urges escape, but Shu He stands firm.
9Becoming Enemies
Now emperor, Xiao Shu He rejects Duan Zi Ang’s letters, severing their bond to protect his rule.
10Hands Tied
Huo Ying warns of a rescue attempt; Zi Ang, heartbroken by Shu He’s wounds, brings him to heal.
11Lantern Festival
At the festival, Duan Zi Ang shares his hopes with Xiao Shu He, while Huo Ying plots a strike on Ji North.
12Another Chance
Xiao Shu He fakes death with a secret prescription, hoping to escape and start anew with Duan Zi Ang.