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.
Episode 1 · 46mEpisode 1Fan Changyu rescues Xie Zheng in the snow and evades the soldiers searching for him. In the turmoil, their fates become closely entwined.
Episode 2 · 46mEpisode 2Fan 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.
Episode 3 · 45mEpisode 3Fan Changyu and Xie Zheng face a crisis, stirring Zheng's emotions. Meanwhile, Qi Shu wistfully recalls playing chess with a mysterious figure.
Episode 4 · 49mEpisode 4Xie Zheng and Fan Changyu grow closer through hardship, and finally consummate their marriage. Qi Shu, under the alias An Xu, enters Luyuan Academy.
Episode 5 · 45mEpisode 5Changyu is upset about the hairpin and the betrothal letter. Gongsun Yin discovers Princess Qi Shu's identity but allows her to stay and study.
Episode 6 · 44mEpisode 6Xie 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.
Episode 7 · 42mEpisode 7Fan Changyu escapes from prison to find someone and fights alongside Xie Zheng. Gongsun Yin saves Xie Zheng, and Changyu is set free.
Episode 8 · 46mEpisode 8Fan Changyu learns from Gongsun Yin that Xie Zheng will eventually leave, which upsets her. She teams up with Yu Qianqian to sell braised meat.
Episode 9 · 45mEpisode 9Wei 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.
Episode 10 · 44mEpisode 10At court, Wei Yan suppresses Grand Tutor Li to consolidate his power. Fan Changyu reopens her braised meat stall, and business booms.
Episode 11 · 46mEpisode 11Fan 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.
Episode 12 · 47mEpisode 12Fan 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.
Episode 13 · 46mEpisode 13Qi 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.
Episode 14 · 46mEpisode 14Qi 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.
Episode 15 · 46mEpisode 15Fan 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.
Episode 16 · 44mEpisode 16Fan 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.
Episode 17 · 45mEpisode 17Fan Changyu and Xie Zheng argue fiercely, parting on bad terms. Yu Qiangian decides to head south to avoid trouble, but is ambushed by bandits.
Episode 18 · 46mEpisode 18Bloodshed 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.
Episode 19 · 43mEpisode 19Xie Zheng vows to marry Fan Changyu, who's still unconscious. When Changning goes missing, Changyu resolves to search for her sister.
Episode 20 · 43mEpisode 20Fan Changyu keeps searching for her sister Changning. With the battle and a rescue operation looming, Xie Zheng and He Jingyuan devise a plan.
Episode 21 · 45mEpisode 21Qi 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.
Episode 22 · 48mEpisode 22Grand Tutor Tao schemes to get Fan Changyu to safety. Xie Zheng confronts Sui Yuanging, who takes Fan Changning hostage.
Episode 23 · 46mEpisode 23Xie 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.
Episode 24 · 44mEpisode 24Qi Shu discovers he has been unrealistic. Fan Changyu is reunited with her long-lost sister. Gongsun Yin gives Xie Zheng a warning.
Episode 25 · 46mEpisode 25Xie Zheng and Fan Changyu grow closer. Fan Changyu foils Shi Yue's plan. Xie Zheng pretends to punish Changyu for breaking army rules.
Episode 26 · 45mEpisode 26Before 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.
Episode 27 · 43mEpisode 27Changyu goes looking for someone. Xie Zheng sends Xie Qi to protect her in secret. Xie Zheng saves Zhao Xun, who reveals his true identity.
Episode 28 · 49mEpisode 28Changyu goes looking for someone. Xie Zheng sends Xie Qi to protect her in secret. Xie Zheng saves Zhao Xun, who reveals his true identity.
Episode 29 · 46mEpisode 29Yu Qianqian escapes and meets Changyu outside the city. As the fighting intensifies, Fan Changyu turns back and leads the locals into battle.
Episode 30 · 44mEpisode 30He Jingyuan dies in battle. His last letter reveals who Fan Changyu's biological father is. Qi Min asks Sui Yuanqing to avenge his father.
Episode 31 · 44mEpisode 31Xie Zheng and Fan Changyu's relationship is at an impasse. Wei Xuan is removed from office. Li Huai'an apologizes, and reconciles with Changyu.
Episode 32 · 45mEpisode 32Li 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.
Episode 33 · 47mEpisode 33Li 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.
Episode 34 · 50mEpisode 34Li 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.
Episode 35 · 46mEpisode 35Qi 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.
Episode 36 · 46mEpisode 36Xie 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.
Episode 37 · 45mEpisode 37Though 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.
Episode 38 · 45mEpisode 38Intrigue 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.
Episode 39 · 46mEpisode 39Qi 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.
Episode 40 · 55mEpisode 40Wei 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.
Tian XiweiFan Changyu
Zhang LingheXie Zheng
Kong Xue'erYu Qianqian
Deng KaiQi Min
Cao YanningFan Changning
Liu LinMrs. Zhao
Li DianzunMr. Jin / Jin Yuanbao
Wu YijiaMan Wu
Sun KaiMan Cang
Kornchid BoonsathitpakdeeMan Di
Li QingGongsun Yin
Yue YangMr. Zhao
Wu JiajunYu Bao'er / Qi Yu
Ren HaoLi Huai'an / Li Wenkan
Zhang ShulunXie Wu
Yu ZhongliQi Shu
Lu YongHe Jingyuan
Han YitingZhuo Ran
Lin MuranSui Yuanqing
Du ChunMr. Wang
Jia NiMrs. Kang
Li YuweiXie Qi
Guan ZijingZhao Xun
Fu MiaoSong Mu| S1 | |
|---|---|
| E1 | 8.3 |
| E2 | 8.3 |
| E3 | 8.3 |
| E4 | 8.3 |
| E5 | 8.3 |
| E6 | 8.3 |
| E7 | 8.3 |
| E8 | 8.2 |
| E9 | 8.3 |
| E10 | 8.2 |
| E11 | 8.2 |
| E12 | 8.2 |
| E13 | 8.2 |
| E14 | 8.3 |
| E15 | 8.3 |
| E16 | 8.4 |
| E17 | 8.3 |
| E18 | 8.4 |
| E19 | 9.1 |
| E20 | 9.0 |
| E21 | 9.0 |
| E22 | 8.6 |
| E23 | 8.5 |
| E24 | 8.3 |
| E25 | 8.2 |
| E26 | 8.5 |
| E27 | 8.3 |
| E28 | 8.2 |
| E29 | 8.2 |
| E30 | 8.3 |
| E31 | 8.2 |
| E32 | 8.3 |
| E33 | 8.2 |
| E34 | 8.3 |
| E35 | 7.8 |
| E36 | 7.8 |
| E37 | 7.5 |
| E38 | 7.5 |
| E39 | 7.0 |
| E40 | 7.8 |
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GoodTimeDataOctober 23, 2026Here we follow the beautiful and photogenic Tian Xiwei (who plays Fan Changyu), who gets into a marriage of convenience that turns into genuine love. One of the most expensive dramas ever made (\~US$73M), one can see how much work was put into this delightful show from the outset. Costume design, color & lighting, cinematography, and soundtrack are excellent. I'm now a huge fan of Tian Xiwei due to this show of 40 episodes.
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.