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After the Northern Qi emperor’s sudden death, a war breaks out over his successor. Meanwhile, Lu Zhen gets her family out of a terrible crisis.

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Lu Zhen meets the dead emperor’s son, Gao Zhan, and helps him return to the palace. But his half-brother, Gao Yan, is already on the emperor’s throne.

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Lu Zhen runs away on her wedding day and has identity documents forged to become a court lady at the palace. When attacked, she injures the forger.

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Gao Zhan recovers thanks to Lu Zhen’s help and encouragement. He hides his identity, but gives her a precious jade pendant he got from his sister.

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Lu Zhen undergoes training as an apprentice court lady. She is harassed by Madam Zhao, who instigates to have Lu accused of being a fugitive.

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An innocent court lady dies because of a trivial error at a flower viewing party. Witnessing this, Lu Zhen realizes how terrifying palace life is.

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Lu Zhen gets in a bind after breaking a rule while preparing a birthday party, but Gao Yan helps her. Later, Lu reunites with Gao Zhan in the palace.

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Lu Zhen’s education impresses the court lady Du Siyi. So she is sent away to produce a clean copy of a book in place of an ailing older woman.

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As the empress dowager’s agent, a court lady tries to assassinate the crown princess. Gao Yan hears about the incident from Lu Zhen and rushes over.

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Having saved Lu Zhen from a fire, Gao Zhan asks Gao Yan not to reveal his true identity to her. Once Lu recovers, the two head to town and have fun.

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When a court lady provides evidence to accuse Lu Zhen of a crime, only Gao Zhan’s intervention can help her. Deeply moved, Lu gives him a sash.

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Stung by Gao Zhan’s cold attitude, Lu Zhen drinks too much and is late to her written exam. She wagers she’ll take first in the practical exam.

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Gao Yan promotes Lu Zhen after she recreates white porcelain just like she did in the exam. Her new duty is to help maintain the palace treasures.

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Lu Zhen and Gao Zhan resolve their misunderstanding, but she asks him not to lie again. Then Huan Yun suspects Lu has a relationship with Gao Yan.

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Huan Yun falsely accuses Lu Zhen and has her forced to kneel outdoors in the snow as punishment. Gao Zhan tries to save Lu before she freezes.

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Lu Zhen is concerned about Gao Zhan, who openly defied Huan Yun’s will. She is then shocked to finally learn the truth about his true identity.

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Lu Zhen recovers and resolves to remain at the palace in order to avenge her father. To that aim, she trains to improve her porcelain making skills.

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The emperor’s daughter considers having Gao Zhan marry an official’s daughter. The woman, whose ranking is only in name, is made Lu Zhen’s manager.

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A woman playing the harp at a New Year party suddenly collapses, so an investigation is launched. When poison is found, Lu Zhen falls under suspicion.

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Lu Zhen is released after it’s proven she didn’t plot to poison the woman. She then realizes how Gao Zhan, who always believes in her, really feels.

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After being transferred, Lu Zhen is on guard when she reunites with her old tormentor, Shen Bi. But it seems that the past is water under the bridge.

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Lu Zhen is plagued with a series of unforeseen failures at work. To make matters worse, she’s demoted for failing a test and collapses from anxiety.

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Gao Zhan regrets reproaching Lu Zhen, but she doesn’t forgive him. Then, Huan Yun tells him the throne would be his if Gao Yan didn’t have an heir.

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The empress dowager orders Gao Yan to father an heir within a year. Lu Zhen begins to redeem herself by getting the top score in a court lady exam.

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Lu Zhen realizes how naive she was after learning of Shen Bi’s betrayal and attempt on her life. She then receives word that Gao Zhan is missing.

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When Lu Zhen learns that the empress dowager wants Gao Zhan killed, she plans to get the emperor’s daughter to help him. Shen Bi also lends a hand.

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Lu Zhen runs to meet Gao Zhan upon his return, only to see him embracing Huan Yun. She becomes anxious after finding out they were once lovers.

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Lu Zhen is suspended after Lou Qingqiang learns of her relationship with Gao Zhan. Then, Gao Yan arranges for her to meet Shen Jiamin’s brother.

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Gao Zhan turns down the marriage proposal and swears that he will marry Lu Zhen. Meanwhile, actions are taken in the court to prevent their marriage.

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Lou Qingqiang’s plan fails, resulting in confinement. At the same time, the plot to assassinate Gao Zhan by the empress dowager’s brother is revealed.

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Lu Zhen is in a coma after suffering grave injuries in a mine explosion. Lou Qingqiang protects the person who did it and plans to finish the job.

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The marriage between Gao Zhan and Shen Jiamin is announced. Lu Zhen is spirited out of the palace, but is devastated when she hears the news.

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Lu Zhen regains hope when Gao Zhan promises to cut off his marriage with Shen Jiamin. She then returns to work to finally finish her major project.

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Due to Lou Qingqiang’s lies, Lu Zhen is suspected of killing Shen Jiamin. Lu confronts Lou Qingqiang with her past plot to assassinate Wang Xuan.

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Lu Zhen is promoted and gets revenge for her father. She then begins the search for her real father by using a keepsake to investigate her mother.

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Lu Zhen is promoted and assigned an important position at the palace. She begins to inspect the records and has a showdown with Lou Qingqiang.

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The records prove that Lou Qingqiang is guilty of embezzlement, but then someone alters them. Sadly, Lu Zhen believes the lies of the actual culprit.

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Lu Zhen can’t help being distraught when she learns that Gao Zhan spent a night with Shen Bi. Even so, she hides the fact that she knows from him.

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Court physicians claim that Shen Bi is pregnant, but Gao Zhan states that he has no intention of having children with anyone other than Lu Zhen.

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Gao Zhan has proof that Shen Bi’s pregnancy is a lie. With Shen’s testimony, Lou Qingqiang is sentenced to be executed as the ringleader of the plot.

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Promoted for her achievements, Lu Zhen is allowed to participate in the court council. But the situation takes a sudden turn when Gao Yan falls ill.

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The empress dowager uses the rebel army to take over the imperial palace and put Gao Zhan under confinement. Lu Zhen acts to save her country.

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The capital is in chaos after the empress dowager allies with Wei. Amid the terrible fracas, Huan Yun entrusts Lu Zhen with her baby, the prince.

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Lu Zhen acts when she learns the empress dowager plans to create a puppet regime with a fake prince. Gao Zhan returns with an army to take the throne.

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Lu Zhen obtains an antidote for Gao Zhan when she learns he’s been poisoned. She then leaves the palace in exchange that the invaders will withdraw.

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