Princess Wan Ning's obsession with married Shen Yu Rong leads to the tragic death of his wife, Xue Fangfei. She is framed for having an affair. Fangfei survives with help from Jiang Li, who sacrifices herself.
Triggered by someone from her previous life, Fangfei reveals a secret to Tong'er. Later, a display of vulnerability helps her connect with Jiang Yuanbai.
Fangfei faces a series of schemes as an important coming-of-age ceremony approaches. Meanwhile, Xiao Heng grows suspicious about Fangfei's true identity.
Duke Su's father died suspiciously in battle, his mother soon follows. Fang Fei continues family bet with Li brothers. She practices qin but wrist injury hampers her. Seeks Duke Su's cure before team competition.
Fang Fei investigates a corrupt magistrate her father once helped. She discovers her father's men working in a sand mine so she partners with Duke Su probing a gold mine. They devise a plan but the magistrate alerts Li family about them.
Fang Fei and Duke Su help officials escape a gold mine. After confronting corrupt magistrate Feng he takes Fang Fei's father hostage. To save her father from execution Fang Fei seeks witnesses against Feng's treasonous gold mining.
El duque Su se impone al canciller Li y permite que Fang Fei regrese a la capital para limpiar el nombre de su padre. Fang Fei toca el tambor Dengwen, consiguiendo el apoyo del público. El emperador aprovecha esta oportunidad.
Due to public outcry, the emperor demands a hearing of Fang Fei's case. She accuses her father of corruption to bring forth evidence against magistrate Feng. Princess Wan Ning makes a surprising accusation.
Fang Fei seeks ways to aid her father. Madam Ji reunites with an ex-lover, scheming against Fang Fei. Despite abuse, Yu Er loves Zhou Yan Bang. Ruo Yao secretly meets Zhou Yan Bang despite her mother's objections.
Princess Wan Ning demands Fang Fei recant her statement against Shen Yu Rong, promising to free Xue Zhao. After recanting, Shen is released while Fang Fei is jailed for false accusations.
Princess Wan Ning requests Concubine Li to invite Shen Yu Rong and Fang Fei to a banquet, aiming to quickly approve their marriage. With Duke Su's aid, Fang Fei persuades Concubine Li to ally against Princess Wan Ning's scheme.
Fang Fei and Concubine Li's scheme results in rumors of Princess Wan Ning's pregnancy. Shen Yu Rong uncovers their involvement and formulates a plan to protect the Princess.
Fang Fei schemes to wed Shen Yu Rong and Princess Wan Ning, but Li Jin marries the princess, causing a family feud. Duke Su declines Sity Jiu Yure's proposal, refusing Dazhao's military aid.
Duke Su marries Fang Fei after Lord Cheng faces justice. Fang Fei reveals her true identity to Chancellor Jiang. Duke Su leaves to battle Dai invasion as Fang Fei anxiously awaits his return.
