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Xiao Qiao, a clever girl from the Qiao family, marries Wei Shao, the brave and kind master of the Wei family. Despite initial wariness due to ancestral grievances, Xiao Qiao and Wei Shao navigate their relationship with humor and determination. As they face challenges together, they come to appreciate each other's qualities through their warm daily life, intertwined with family and national affairs, and work to restore peace and resolve conflicts.
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Xiao Qiao, a clever girl from the Qiao family, marries Wei Shao, the brave and kind master of the Wei family. Despite initial wariness due to ancestral grievances, Xiao Qiao and Wei Shao navigate their relationship with humor and determination. As they face challenges together, they come to appreciate each other's qualities through their warm daily life, intertwined with family and national affairs, and work to restore peace and resolve conflicts.
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Episode 1
Fourteen years after a feud was sparked, the Qiao and Wei families become united when Xiao Qiao is sent to marry Wei Shao in her sister's place.
Guest stars King Shih-chieh, Liu Jiaoxin, Gao Weiguang, Feng Hui, Liu Lingzhi, Xu Muyan, Dou Ding, Yang Qiyu
Episode 2
Xiao Qiao and Wei Shao's marriage talks end poorly. Misunderstood by the people of Xindu, Wei Shao gains some support thanks to Xiao Qiao's help.
Guest stars Cola Yao, Yao Yiqi, Chu Zijun, Wang Chengsi, Wu Haochen, Liu Yihong, Hu Xiaoting, Yu Mingxuan
Episode 3
Wei Shao sends Xiao Qiao away from Xindu after gaining the seal. Xiao Qiao vows to stop Liu Yan's evil plan. Wei Shao attacks Panyi.
Guest stars King Shih-chieh, Feng Hui, Liu Lingzhi, Zhou Lula, Cola Yao, Wang Xinghan, Ji Xiaobing, Zhang Yanyan
Episode 4
Xiao Qiao is torn between Wei Shao and Liu Yan. She mourns her grandfather but, out of duty, she vows to honor her engagement.
Guest stars King Shih-chieh, Feng Hui, Liu Lingzhi, Zhou Lula, Cola Yao, Wang Xinghan, Ji Xiaobing, Zhang Yanyan
Episode 5
Wei Shao attends his family's memorial, leaving the injured Xiao Qiao outside the city. She feigns weakness, stirring his guilt.
Guest stars Dou Ding, Cola Yao, Chu Zijun, Wang Chengsi, Wu Haochen, Liu Yihong, Hu Xiaoting, Kong Xue'er
Episode 6
Xiao Qiao struggles with her mother-in-law. Elders urge Wei Shao to take a concubine — though seemingly loving, he is wary of the Qiao family.
Guest stars Cola Yao, Wang Xinghan, Ji Xiaobing, Chu Zijun, Wang Chengsi, Wu Haochen, Liu Yihong, Hu Xiaoting
Episode 7
Charmed by Wei Shao's affection, Xiao Qiao begins to fall for him. Lady Zhu hopes he'll take Zheng Chuyu as a concubine. Xiao Qiao is framed.
Guest stars Liu Jiaoxin, Gao Weiguang, Feng Hui, Liu Lingzhi, Dou Ding, Zhou Lula, Cola Yao, Yao Yiqi
Episode 8
Xiao Qiao secretly helps Bi Zhi become commander of Boya. Under Gongsun Yang's guidance, Wei Shao learns how to behave toward his wife.
Guest stars Zhou Lula, Cola Yao, Chu Zijun, Wang Chengsi, Wu Haochen, Liu Yihong, Hu Xiaoting, Kong Xue'er
Episode 9
Wei Shao learns he's been used, straining his bond with Xiao Qiao. Lady Xu warns Xiao Qiao, who uncovers Wei Shao's weakness.
Guest stars Chang Susheng
Episode 10
Xiao Qiao defends a targeted Wei Shao, deepening their bond. Wei Shao asks Xiao Qiao to organize Lady Xu's birthday banquet.
Guest stars Cola Yao, Chu Zijun, Wang Chengsi, Wu Haochen, Liu Yihong, Hu Xiaoting, Kong Xue'er, Cui Yi
Episode 11
Xiao Qiao faces setbacks while putting together a gift for Lady Xu. Provoked by Wei Yan, Xiao Qiao and Wei Shao have a terrible fight.
Guest stars Cola Yao, Chu Zijun, Wang Chengsi, Wu Haochen, Liu Yihong, Hu Xiaoting, Kong Xue'er, Cui Yi
Episode 12
Xiao Qiao urges Wei Shao to divert water from Yanzhou to relieve the drought. Wei Yan's revelations about Wei Shao lead Xiao Qiao to feel betrayed.
Guest stars Chu Zijun, Wang Chengsi, Wu Haochen, Liu Yihong, Chen Bing, Liu Yu, Han Leyao, Li Haoxuan
Episode 13
Wei Shao agrees to repair the canal to smooth his relationship with Xiao Qiao. Lady Su E Huang arrives for a visit — but she has an ulterior motives.
Guest stars Feng Hui, Liu Lingzhi, Zhou Lula, Cola Yao, Yao Yiqi, Chu Zijun, Wu Haochen, Liu Yihong
Episode 14
Su E Huang meets Wei Shao alone, upsetting Xiao Qiao. Grain sent by the Qiao family is destroyed — and Xiao Qiao and Wei Yan are blamed.
Guest stars Cola Yao, Wang Chengsi, Wu Haochen, Hu Xiaoting, Kong Xue'er, Cui Yi, Shi Danjiang, Liu Yu
Episode 15
Xiao Qiao prompts Wei Yan to reconcile with his grandmother, then takes action to resolve the conflict between Lady Zhu and Wei Shao.
Guest stars Cola Yao, Chu Zijun, Wang Chengsi, Wu Haochen, Liu Yihong, Hu Xiaoting, Cui Yi, Shi Danjiang
Episode 16
Wei Shao and Xiao Qiao grow closer when they travel to Rong County. A conspiracy against Wei Shao begins to unfold.
Guest stars Cola Yao, Chu Zijun, Wang Chengsi, Wu Haochen, Liu Yihong, Hu Xiaoting, Cui Yi, Dai Xiangyu
Episode 17
Wei Shao faces trouble. Xiao Qiao helps him rally the troops. After Yuan Wang and Wei Dian oppose the canal plan, Xiao Qiao plots to drive them apart.
Guest stars Cola Yao, Chu Zijun, Wang Chengsi, Wu Haochen, Hu Xiaoting, Shi Danjiang, Guo Jun, Li Hongkai
Episode 18
Xiao Qiao tries to deepen her bond with Wei Shao. Yuan Wang's daughter falls for Wei Liang, unaware that his heart belongs to another.
Guest stars Cola Yao, Chu Zijun, Wang Chengsi, Liu Yihong, Hu Xiaoting, Gong Zhengye, Guo Jun, Li Hongkai
Episode 19
Wei Shao and his party return to Yu County, but Xiao Qiao has an accident. After the scare, they finally open their hearts to each other.
Guest stars Feng Hui, Liu Lingzhi, Zhou Lula, Cola Yao, Zhang Yanyan, Yao Yiqi, Chu Zijun, Wang Chengsi
Episode 20
Da Qiao and her husband live peacefully. As Wei Shao's relationship with his mother improves, his feelings for Xiao Qiao are confirmed.
Guest stars Zhou Lula, Zhang Yanyan, Chu Zijun, Wang Chengsi, Wu Haochen, Liu Yihong, Cui Yi
Episode 21
After avoiding Xiao Qiao for a while, Wei Shao resolves to reconcile with his feelings, which leads their relationship to deepen.
Guest stars Zhou Lula, Cola Yao, Chu Zijun, Wang Chengsi, Wu Haochen, Hu Xiaoting, Cui Yi, Liu Yu
Episode 22
Wei Yan hides his feelings for Xiao Qiao. Xiao Qiao and Wei Shao attend a New Year ceremony together, and grow closer.
Guest stars Cola Yao, Chu Zijun, Wang Chengsi, Wu Haochen, Liu Yihong, Liu Yu, Sun Jiaolong, Gong Zhengye
Episode 23
Da Qiao helps Bi Zhi bolster his position. An ill-intentioned Su E Huang shows up. Liu Yan prepares to make his move at the upcoming assembly.
Guest stars Zhou Lula, Cola Yao, Wang Xinghan, Ji Xiaobing, Zhang Yanyan, Chu Zijun, Wang Chengsi, Wu Haochen
Episode 24
Xiao Qiao welcomes Qiao Ci, then exposes Su E Huang. On the day of the assembly, Qiao Ci and Su Zi Xin confront each other.
Guest stars Zhou Lula, Cola Yao, Wang Xinghan, Ji Xiaobing, Zhang Yanyan, Wang Chengsi, Hu Xiaoting, Gong Zhengye
Episode 25
A successful Qiao Ci helps Wei Shao with the canal project. Wei Shao and Xiao Qiao open up to each other. Su E Huang tries to win over Liu Yan.
Guest stars Wang Xinghan, Ji Xiaobing, Chu Zijun, Wang Chengsi, Wu Haochen, Liu Yihong, Gong Zhengye
Episode 26
Su E Huang fails to seduce Wei Shao. Gao Heng leaves Yu County. Su E Huang discovers Wei Yan’s feelings for Xiao Qiao.
Guest stars Peter Ho
Episode 27
A jealous Wei Shao quarrels with Xiao Qiao before making up. To protect them, Wei Yan decides to reveal what really happened.
Guest stars Han Leyao, Li Haoxuan
Episode 28
Wei Yan leaves Yu County. Punished and exiled, Su E Huang vows revenge. Liu Yan leads his troops to war on behalf of Su E Huang.
Guest stars Wang Xinghan, Ji Xiaobing, Chu Zijun, Wang Chengsi, Wu Haochen, Liu Yihong, Cui Yi, He Miao
Episode 29
Liu Yan leads his troops on the offensive. Wei Shao faces a dilemma. Xiao Qiao seeks help. Wei Yan attempts to support Wei Shao.
Guest stars Wang Xinghan, Ji Xiaobing, Chu Zijun, Wang Chengsi, Wu Haochen, Liu Yihong, Hu Xiaoting, Cui Yi
Episode 30
Xiao Qiao risks her life to join Wei Shao and successfully persuades the enemy forces to retreat. Liu Yan withdraws.
Guest stars Wang Xinghan, Ji Xiaobing, Du Yuming, Li Haoxuan
Episode 31
After a misunderstanding, Wei Shao rushes after Xiao Qiao. Da Qiao and her husband decide to return to Kang County. Wei Shao opens up to Xiao Qiao.
Guest stars Feng Hui, Liu Lingzhi, Zhou Lula, Wang Xinghan, Ji Xiaobing, Zhang Yanyan, Zhu Xuanting
Episode 32
Liu Yan decides to pursue the traitor. The Qiao family reunites. Wei Shao makes overtures to Xiao Qiao's family, and to include her in his.
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Episode 33
Su E Huang does what it takes to motivate Liu Yan. Xiao Qiao surprises Wei Shao. Wei Liang heads to Kang County.
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Episode 34
Qiao Ping is trapped. Da Qiao is in danger. Wei Liang dies in a battle. Wei Shao vows revenge.
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Episode 35
Wei Shao leads his troops into battle. Su E Huang claims a victory. Qiao Ping is rescued and sends reinforcements to Wei Shao.
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Episode 36
Wei Yan shows up at a critical moment. Bi Zhi and Wei Shao join forces for a siege. Liu Yan is defeated. Peace is achieved at last.
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Song ZuerXiao Qiao
Liu YuningWei Shao
Xuan LuSu Ehuang
Liu DuanduanWei Yan
Liu XiaoqingMadame Xu
He HongshanDa Qiao
Li XueqinXiao Tao
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