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Xu Da, a prominent military leader of the Ming Empire, is troubled by a forced hiatus. A young prince is put to a test before his father.

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To escape from a marriage arrangement, Zhu Di resorts to a hasty move. Xu Da's army greets an unexpected guest with a severe punishment.

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A princess volunteers to be a hostage for peace between two superpowers. After speaking up for Princess Fuli, Zhu Di is disciplined once again.

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Xu Miaoyun makes plans for her royal engagement. In the meantime, Zhu Di closely witnesses the cruelty of war for the first time.

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Xu Da recognizes Zhu Di's contributions in the battlefield. Soon after, a powerful military leader pays the price for his huge mistake.

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Princess Fuli grows curious about Zhu Di's real identity. A massive scandal in Kaifeng leaves Zhu Biao and Zhu Yuanzhang in utter shock.

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Fuli reveals her excellence in horseback riding and gets a new job. Hu Weiyong raises a shrewd plan to tackle the empire's embezzlement problem.

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Zhu Di's abrupt announcement stuns his fiancé and infuriates his crown prince brother. Soon after, Zhu Yuanzhang confronts his corrupted subordinates.

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Zhu Di is forced to make a choice between his freedom and ambition. A reluctant newlywed couple spends an awkward night together.

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With a new job on the horizon, Zhu Di and Xu Miaoyun brace for a lifestyle change. Xu Da, besieged, faces a terrible problem with food supplies.

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Speaking up for his ally, Zhu Di ends up provoking a local authority figure. Two lords rush to rescue a sibling in trouble.

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Promoted to be Zhu Yuanzhang's sole prime minister, Hu Weiyong carefully navigates his new job. A military exercise takes place among the young lords.

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Answering his brother's request, Zhu Di takes on a sensitive new position in the office. Soon after, Xu Miaoyun receives unexpected news.

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Zhu Yuanzhang bestows a name to his newborn grandchild. Meanwhile, a new mission in Beiping awaits Zhu Di.

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Zhu Di leads his department to probe into a massive salt smuggling case. Zhu Biao grows wary of his brother's aggressive approach.

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Xu Miaoyun confronts Zhu Di about his absence. The surveillance and arrest from the Embroidered Uniform Guard begin to backfire.

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While risking her life to rescue Zhu Di's, Xu Miaoyun stumbles upon a new surprise. The investigation of salt smuggling regains its momentum.

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As the dust begins to settle on the salt smuggling case, Zhu Di is shocked by how many people are implicated in the investigation.

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After a political earthquake, Zhu Biao tries to make amends with his brother. Tie Xuan's integrity earns him the respect of Zhu Yuanzhang.

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A horse riding accident leads to some devastating news for the Zhu family. Zhu Yuanzhang tries to power through his heartbreaking loss.

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Zhu Yuanzhang continues to process their tragic loss. In the meantime, Xu Da's acute aliment gives Zhu Di a chance to rise as a military leader.

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After grieving, Zhu Yuanzhang sends an army to rescue his own son in the battlefield. Zhu Di encounters an acquaintance from the past.

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When Zhu Di exposes Lan Yu's misbehavior once again, their conflict further deepens. Xu Miaoyun pays a tearful visit to a jailed sister-in-law.

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Zhu Di joins Lan Yu for another expedition, but there's still bad blood between them. A ghastly military misstep infuriates Zhu Yuanzhang.

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Zhu Di manages to secure an in-person meeting with an enemy general, which leads to an unexpected triumph with minimal casualties.

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A fallout between Zhu Yuanzhang and an old ally turns ugly, and a massive political earthquake ensues.

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Zhu Yuanzhang issues a cruel order over an irreverent poem. The release of Lan Yu sparks an argument between Zhu Di and his father.

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An acute illness quickly turns into an unexpected tragedy for the royal family — especially for Zhu Yuanzhang.

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A rumor begins to circulate about the mysterious death in the Zhu family, and the empire desperately needs leadership from a new crown prince.

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The search for the next crown prince continues to stir up chaos in the empire's political landscape. Zhu Yuanzhang makes up his mind at long last.

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The tension between Zhu Yunwen and Zhu Di begins to quietly emerge. Meanwhile, an arrogant Lan Yu faces the consequences of his misdeeds.

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Zhu Yunwen worries about the safety of his imprisoned uncle. Soon after, another heartbreaking death rocks the Zhu family.

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After welcoming a newborn child, Zhu Di visits a dying sibling despite the rules. Painful news stresses Zhu Yuanzhang's worsening health.

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The new emperor begins his aggressive power grab at the expense of his family members, and Zhu Di must hide his edge.

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Zhu Di's children get a chance to return home, but soon after, a war between Zhu Yunwen and Zhu Di is on the edge of a breakout.

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City by city, Zhu Di scores a series of victories and impresses his foes with his integrity. Enraged, Zhu Yunwen seeks help in general Li Jinglong.

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Li Jinglong, leading a massive army, lays siege to Beiping. Meanwhile, Zhu Di and his family must stake their lives to guard their city.

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Li Jinglong worries about the outcome of the prolonged battle against Zhu Di. A shrewd tactical move drives Zhu Yunwen's army into total chaos.

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Zhu Di responds to a suspicious pledge of loyalty from Tie Xuan. A besieged Zhang Yu is presented with a difficult choice.

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Reeling from a devastating loss, Zhu Di learns to stomach the defeat. One final attack on the capital pushes Zhu Yunwen to lose his sanity.

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Zhu Di ties up loose ends before he officially claims the throne. Meanwhile, Tie Xuan turns down a lifesaving offer from the emperor-to-be.

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While launching a series of efforts to stabilize his new reign, Zhu Di appoints Zheng He to a grand diplomatic mission.

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As Xu Miaoyun's deteriorating health becomes a major concern for Zhu Di, he tries everything to save the love of his life.

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After a defeat, Zhu Di personally leads his army to a northbound expedition. Xia Yuanji pays a hefty price for speaking up against the emperor.

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Xia Yuanji confronts Zhu Di about a costly decision. Zhu Di has a heartfelt talk with his son before taking on one more expedition.

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