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This drama follows Fan Changyu, a butcher’s daughter, and Xie Zheng, a fallen noble seeking revenge. Their fake marriage turns into true love, but war tears them apart. Determined, Fan Changyu wields her butcher’s knife on the battlefield, searching for justice and her husband. Meanwhile, Xie Zheng reclaims his title, fighting to protect his country and love. Reunited in battle, they stand together, defying fate, uncovering the truth, and returning home without forgetting their vows.
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This drama follows Fan Changyu, a butcher’s daughter, and Xie Zheng, a fallen noble seeking revenge. Their fake marriage turns into true love, but war tears them apart. Determined, Fan Changyu wields her butcher’s knife on the battlefield, searching for justice and her husband. Meanwhile, Xie Zheng reclaims his title, fighting to protect his country and love. Reunited in battle, they stand together, defying fate, uncovering the truth, and returning home without forgetting their vows.
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Episode 1
Fan Changyu rescues Xie Zheng in the snow and evades the soldiers searching for him. In the turmoil, their fates become closely entwined.
Guest stars Cao Yanning, Pang Jing, Fu Miao, Zhu Zanjin, Xiao Lu, Jia Ni, Liu Lin, Yue Yang
Episode 2
Fan Changyu reopens the family pork shop and displays an unusual talent for business. To save her home, she asks Xie Zheng to marry into the family.
Guest stars Cao Yanning, Ning Xiaohua, Fu Miao, Zhu Zanjin, Martine Ma, Gao Yuqing, Du Chun, Liu Lin
Episode 3
Fan Changyu and Xie Zheng face a crisis, stirring Zheng's emotions. Meanwhile, Qi Shu wistfully recalls playing chess with a mysterious figure.
Guest stars Xiao Lu, Guan Yunpeng, Li Dianzun, Wu Yijia, Sun Kai, Wei Chenfei, Wang Jiusheng, Cheng Qimeng
Episode 4
Xie Zheng and Fan Changyu grow closer through hardship, and finally consummate their marriage. Qi Shu, under the alias An Xu, enters Luyuan Academy.
Guest stars Cao Yanning, Fu Miao, Zhu Zanjin, Du Chun, Li Dianzun, Wu Yijia, Sun Kai, Liu Lin
Episode 5
Changyu is upset about the hairpin and the betrothal letter. Gongsun Yin discovers Princess Qi Shu's identity but allows her to stay and study.
Guest stars Cao Yanning, Fu Miao, Zhu Zanjin, Martine Ma, Gao Yuqing, Du Chun, Li Yusu, Shang Qi
Episode 6
Xie Zheng starts wondering who the Fan family really are. Fan Changyu appears in court over Fan Da's property case, which takes an unexpected turn.
Guest stars Cao Yanning, Ning Xiaohua, Du Chun, Li Dianzun, Wu Yijia, Sun Kai, Zhou Yige, Lu Yong
Episode 7
Fan Changyu escapes from prison to find someone and fights alongside Xie Zheng. Gongsun Yin saves Xie Zheng, and Changyu is set free.
Guest stars Gao Yuqing, Du Chun, Li Yusu, Nikita Mao Linlin, Jin Jia, Xia Xiang, Liu Lin, Yue Yang
Episode 8
Fan Changyu learns from Gongsun Yin that Xie Zheng will eventually leave, which upsets her. She teams up with Yu Qianqian to sell braised meat.
Guest stars Cao Yanning, Ning Xiaohua, Liu Lin, Yue Yang, Guan Bo, Li Qing
Episode 9
Wei assassins strike again at night. Li Huai'an finds the Fan shrine to the Marquis of Wu'an. Wei Xuan orders He Jingyuan to send troops to Chongzhou.
Guest stars Lu Yong, Xia Xiang, Jia Ni, Gao Mingchen, Wang Jiusheng, Han Yiting, Liu Lin, Yue Yang
Episode 10
At court, Wei Yan suppresses Grand Tutor Li to consolidate his power. Fan Changyu reopens her braised meat stall, and business booms.
Guest stars Cao Yanning, Guan Yunpeng, Lu Yong, Jia Ni, Wang Jiusheng, Cheng Qimeng, Han Yiting, Ruan Yunji
Episode 11
Fan Changyu is attacked by a butcher. Li Huai'an returns for a date with the Grand Princess. Yu Qianqian is pestered by a mysterious merchant.
Guest stars Cao Yanning, Ning Xiaohua, Han Yiting, Zhang Shulun, Li Yuwei, Liu Lin, Yue Yang, Wu Jiajun
Episode 12
Fan Changning meets Yu Bao'er at a tavern. Xie Zheng finds Zhao Xun and Qi Min stockpiling grain. Yu Qianqian gets Xie Zheng to pose as her husband.
Guest stars Cao Yanning, Fu Miao, Lu Yong, Wu Jiajun, Guan Zijing, Zhang Yuanyu, Chen Kang
Episode 13
Qi Min discovers Xie Zheng's true identity. On New Year's Eve, the Fan and Zhao families share a celebratory meal and a drunk Changyu tries to confess.
Guest stars Cao Yanning, Jia Ni, Cheng Qimeng, Kevin Yan, Liu Lin, Yue Yang, Zhang Yixin, Lily Tien
Episode 14
Qi Min learns Yu Bao'er's true birth date. On the night of the festival, Fan Changyu exposes Song Yan in public. Xie Zheng receives some urgent news.
Guest stars Cao Yanning, Zhu Zanjin, Shang Qi, Lu Yong, Gao Mingchen, Liu Lin, Yue Yang, Wu Jiajun
Episode 15
Fan Changyu learns the truth about her origins from her grandfather. Yixiang Tower is framed. Yu Qiangian is arrested, and the county yamen office is captured.
Guest stars Cao Yanning, Zhu Zanjin, Li Yusu, Wang Jiusheng, Cheng Qimeng, Kevin Yan, Zhao Xiru, Bai Liwei
Episode 16
Fan Changyu sneaks into the yamen and fights Sui Yuanqing to free the magistrate. Xie Zheng saves her in time. They later meet at the ferry.
Guest stars Fu Miao, Du Chun, Shang Qi, Lu Yong, Xia Xiang, Han Yiting, Wu Jiajun, Cai Wen
Episode 17
Fan Changyu and Xie Zheng argue fiercely, parting on bad terms. Yu Qiangian decides to head south to avoid trouble, but is ambushed by bandits.
Guest stars Fu Miao, Guan Yunpeng, Li Dianzun, Wu Yijia, Sun Kai, Jia Ni, Gao Mingchen, Wang Jiusheng
Episode 18
Bloodshed erupts in Lin'an as Fan Changyu lures the bandits away. Xie Zheng rushes over to help, only to find her badly wounded and unconscious.
Guest stars Du Chun, Shang Qi, Xia Xiang, Jia Ni, Wu Jiajun, Lin Muran, Lin Siyi, Zhou Yuhang
Episode 19
Xie Zheng vows to marry Fan Changyu, who's still unconscious. When Changning goes missing, Changyu resolves to search for her sister.
Guest stars Cao Yanning, Du Chun, Xiao Lu, Shang Qi, Wei Chenfei, Jia Ni, Cheng Qimeng, Han Yiting
Episode 20
Fan Changyu keeps searching for her sister Changning. With the battle and a rescue operation looming, Xie Zheng and He Jingyuan devise a plan.
Guest stars Lu Yong, Han Yiting, Wu Jiajun, Ren Hao, Li Qing
Episode 21
Guest stars Cao Yanning, Li Dianzun, Wu Yijia, Sun Kai, Kornchid Boonsathitpakdee, Wu Jiajun, Jia Shuyi, Lin Muran
Episode 22
Grand Tutor Tao schemes to get Fan Changyu to safety. Xie Zheng confronts Sui Yuanging, who takes Fan Changning hostage.
Guest stars Li Dianzun, Wu Yijia, Sun Kai, Zhang Shulun, Kornchid Boonsathitpakdee, Wu Jiajun, Guan Zijing, Jia Shuyi
Episode 23
Xie Zheng pulls off a battlefield miracle, but the tide turns. Fan Changyu weeps with joy on learning that Changning is safe. Shi Yue hatches a plan.
Guest stars Cao Yanning, Li Dianzun, Wu Yijia, Sun Kai, Han Yiting, Zhang Shulun, Li Yuwei, Yue Yang
Episode 24
Qi Shu discovers he has been unrealistic. Fan Changyu is reunited with her long-lost sister. Gongsun Yin gives Xie Zheng a warning.
Guest stars Cao Yanning, Li Dianzun, Wu Yijia, Sun Kai, Zhang Shulun, Li Yuwei, Kornchid Boonsathitpakdee, Yu Zhongli
Episode 25
Xie Zheng and Fan Changyu grow closer. Fan Changyu foils Shi Yue's plan. Xie Zheng pretends to punish Changyu for breaking army rules.
Guest stars Cao Yanning, Li Dianzun, Wu Yijia, Sun Kai, Zhang Shulun, Li Yuwei, Kornchid Boonsathitpakdee, Lin Muran
Episode 26
Before the battle, Qi Shu and Gongsun Yin reveal their feelings for each other. Fan Changyu goes to her husband's place, and kills Shi Hu.
Guest stars Cao Yanning, Li Dianzun, Wu Yijia, Sun Kai, Zhang Shulun, Li Yuwei, Kornchid Boonsathitpakdee, Tong Hu
Episode 27
Changyu goes looking for someone. Xie Zheng sends Xie Qi to protect her in secret. Xie Zheng saves Zhao Xun, who reveals his true identity.
Guest stars Li Dianzun, Wu Yijia, Sun Kai, Kornchid Boonsathitpakdee, Lin Muran, Li Jianyi, Gao Shuang, Guan Wen
Episode 28
Changyu goes looking for someone. Xie Zheng sends Xie Qi to protect her in secret. Xie Zheng saves Zhao Xun, who reveals his true identity.
Guest stars Cao Yanning, Li Dianzun, Wu Yijia, Sun Kai, Kornchid Boonsathitpakdee, Wu Jiajun, Guan Zijing, Lin Muran
Episode 29
Yu Qianqian escapes and meets Changyu outside the city. As the fighting intensifies, Fan Changyu turns back and leads the locals into battle.
Guest stars Li Dianzun, Wu Yijia, Sun Kai, Lu Yong, Zhang Shulun, Li Yuwei, Kornchid Boonsathitpakdee, Wu Jiajun
Episode 30
He Jingyuan dies in battle. His last letter reveals who Fan Changyu's biological father is. Qi Min asks Sui Yuanqing to avenge his father.
Guest stars Li Dianzun, Wu Yijia, Sun Kai, Lu Yong, Jin Jia, Han Yiting, Zhang Shulun, Kornchid Boonsathitpakdee
Episode 31
Xie Zheng and Fan Changyu's relationship is at an impasse. Wei Xuan is removed from office. Li Huai'an apologizes, and reconciles with Changyu.
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Episode 32
Li Huai'an claims Fan Changyu as his sworn sister to quell rumors. Xie Zheng guesses Qi Min faked his death and suspects there is a mole in the army.
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Episode 33
Li Huai'an learns of Sui Yuanqing's escape and confronts Xie Zheng. Tutor Li's plan fails. Qi Shu returns. Fan Changyu gets closer to Xie Zheng.
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Episode 34
Li Huai'an learns of Sui Yuanqing's escape and confronts Xie Zheng. Tutor Li's plan fails. Qi Shu returns. Fan Changyu gets closer to Xie Zheng.
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Episode 35
Qi Min conspires with Grand Tutor Li, who suggests hosting a banquet. Qi Sheng intends to use the banquet to win over, or eliminate, Xie Zheng.
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Episode 36
Xie Zheng's public declaration of love causes a stir. He seeks the truth behind a palace coup from long ago. Yu Qiangian steals the tiger tally.
Guest stars Tang Yan
Episode 37
Though ill, Tutor Li attends the event and clashes with Wei Yan. A fire breaks out at Qingyuan palace and Gongsun Yin risks his life to save Qi Shu.
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Episode 38
Intrigue swirls at court and in the martial world. Fan Changyu vows to clear her father's name. Xie Zheng exposes Wei Yan's role in Jinzhou's fall.
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Episode 39
Qi Min leads rebels into the palace, where he confronts Wei Yan. Xie Zheng defeats Wei Yan, who reveals the truth about what happened 17 years ago.
Guest stars Jin Jia, Yu Yang, Ye Zuxin, Wang Jiusheng
Episode 40
Wei Yan kills himself to quell the rebellion. Qi Min dies. The young emperor ascends to the throne. Xie Zheng becomes regent, Fan Changyu a general.
Guest stars Tan Kai
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Tian XiweiFan Changyu
Zhang LingheXie Zheng
Kong Xue'erYu Qianqian
Deng KaiQi Min
Cao YanningFan Changning
Fu MiaoSong Mu
Zhu ZanjinSong Yan
Du ChunMr. Wang
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