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    2026 1 Season 7.8 China ZH ENDED

    Rescued from the brink of death a decade ago, Meng Tinghui has transformed from a nameless survivor into the Daping Dynasty’s first female scholar to enter the prestigious Hanlin Academy. Known for her sharp wit and cunning nature, she has spent years navigating the treacherous waters of the imperial court. While her peers see only a ruthless official, she harbors a secret devotion to the man who saved her – Emperor Ying Gua. Tinghui is intent on helping Ying Gua become the greatest ruler in history, no matter what it takes. But amidst the power struggles and political schemes, Meng Tinghui remains blind to the one truth that could change everything: the Emperor’s heart has belonged to her all along.

    Episodes
    Encounter S01E01 28 Jul 26
    45m
    Encounter
    As a young child, Meng Tinghui fell into the hands of human traffickers. In her moment of despair, a youth clad in red enlightened her : only by studying, becoming an official, and having power can she truly exact revenge.
    Standoff S01E02 28 Jul 26
    46m
    Standoff
    To retrieve the handwritten resume Ying Gua took, Meng Tinghui deliberately leaks his whereabouts on the street to both the Black Tiger Hall and Huo An's faction. That night, Ying Gua returns to Bofeng House with people to confront Meng Tinghui about the betrayal, and the two face off amidst a torrential downpour.
    A Deal S01E03 28 Jul 26
    46m
    A Deal
    Meng Tinghui seizes the opportunity to escape prison and seeks out Ying Gua to propose a deal. She will guide him into Jiuyou City, and in return, he will restore her status as a law-abiding citizen, reinstating her eligibility for the Imperial Examination.
    Childhood Memories S01E04 28 Jul 26
    46m
    Childhood Memories
    Ying Gua returns Meng Tinghui's handwritten resume to her and invites her to go horseback riding. As she recounts the story of being abducted and trafficked as a child, Ying Gua realizes she is the same young beggar who stole his jade pendant a decade ago.
    Exposing Fraud S01E05 29 Jul 26
    46m
    Exposing Fraud
    Meng Tinghui's discourse on policy in the Metropolitan Examination is plagiarized, and the perpetrator even attempts to silence her permanently. She decides to blow up the matter, printing and distributing leaflets on Changle Street to expose the fraud surrounding the discourse on policy of the Metropolitan Examination's Top Scholar.
    His True Identity S01E06 29 Jul 26
    45m
    His True Identity
    The Magistrate of the Metropolitan Office, Dong Shoucai, conspires with Jiang Mei'er and has Meng Tinghui thrown into prison. Jiang Mei'er orders the prison guards to set the prison ablaze to silence her. At the critical moment, Ying Gua arrives with the Shenwei Army, and only then does Meng Tinghui learn that He Du is actually the reigning Emperor.
    Mass Petition S01E07 30 Jul 26
    45m
    Mass Petition
    Left Chancellor Xu Ting forcibly abolishes the Women's Special Imperial Examination. Meng Tinghui persuades Right Chancellor Gu Qin to help secure land for women's academies across all the provinces. She then gathers all the female tribute scholars to sign a joint petition and kneels in the rain in front of the Xu residence to plead their cause.
    Establishing the Censorship Bureau S01E08 30 Jul 26
    45m
    Establishing the Censorship Bureau
    Ying Gua announces the establishment of the Censorship Bureau and appoints Meng Tinghui to lead it, but Xu Ting vehemently objects, arguing that it would throw the court into disorder.
    Dealing with the Tiger Roar Gang S01E09 31 Jul 26
    44m
    Dealing with the Tiger Roar Gang
    Meng Tinghui goes to Changle Street to offer a reward for information on the Tiger Roar Gang but unexpectedly uncovers a horrifying crime...
    The Last Straw S01E10 1 Aug 26
    43m
    The Last Straw
    Meng Tinghui commands the Shenwei Army to publicly cane Lyu Er and his accomplices to death, curbing violence with violence.
    Luring the Enemy Into a Trap S01E11 2 Aug 26
    43m
    Luring the Enemy Into a Trap
    Meng Tinghui is ambushed in prison, but the shadow guards arranged by Ying Gua appear just in time to rescue her. That is when she realizes that her imprisonment and the attack on her were all a trap set by Ying Gua to lure out the enemy.
    Investigating the Gambling House S01E12 3 Aug 26
    43m
    Investigating the Gambling House
    Meng Tinghui and Ying Gua become suspicious of Xingrong Gambling House and go undercover to investigate. They discover it is a den where innocent female students are imprisoned and trafficked.
    The Real Culprit S01E13 3 Aug 26
    42m
    The Real Culprit
    Vice Minister Zheng of the Court of Judicial Review shields the culprit and falsely accuses Meng Tinghui of taking bribes. When Meng Tinghui unexpectedly notices the red jade thumb ring and bite mark on his hand, she realizes he is the true culprit behind Yue's murder.
    Proposal S01E14 4 Aug 26
    44m
    Proposal
    Left Chancellor, Xu Ting's son, Xu Runze hears of Meng Tinghui's achievements and falls for her. He shows up with betrothal gifts to propose to her at Bofeng House in front of everyone.
    Lifesaver S01E15 4 Aug 26
    45m
    Lifesaver
    Xu Ting, Wen Tao, and other court officials demand that Meng Tinghui be severely punished and the Censorship Bureau be dissolved. Ying Gua then reveals a shocking secret: he was the one who rescued Meng Tinghui in Shazhou 10 years ago.
    Scandal S01E16 5 Aug 26
    43m
    Scandal
    In order to distance Ying Gua from Meng Tinghui, he sends Wen Tao's daughter, Wen Ruomei, into the palace. He schemes to get Wen Ruomei close to Ying Gua and create a scandal that will mislead the court and the public.
    Colluding With the Gang S01E17 5 Aug 26
    43m
    Colluding With the Gang
    The Blood Moon Society's Mr. Shangguan discovers that the Tiger Roar Gang is selling contraband drugs. He decides to join forces with them to distribute the Boundless Pill, a more potent and highly addictive drug, in a scheme to manipulate the powerful and wealthy.
    Deepening Conflict S01E18 6 Aug 26
    45m
    Deepening Conflict
    Influenced by Gu Qin, Shen Zhili begins to question Meng Tinghui's "act first, report later" approach. The two clash repeatedly during discussions, causing a rift in their relationship.
    Infiltrating Wanxiang House S01E19 6 Aug 26
    42m
    Infiltrating Wanxiang House
    To investigate the source of the Boundless Pills, Meng Tinghui disguises herself as a man and infiltrates Wanxiang House, only to encounter Ying Gua, who is also there incognito to investigate.
    Bloodbath in the Capital S01E20 7 Aug 26
    44m
    Bloodbath in the Capital
    Ling Yunfei's letters of challenge fill the sky at Changle Street. He threatens a bloodbath in the capital using the Boundless Pills if the Imperial Court doesn't hand Meng Tinghui over by nightfall.
    Ten-Day Deadline S01E21 8 Aug 26
    43m
    Ten-Day Deadline
    The victims surround the Censorship Bureau, crying and cursing. Faced with their fury, Meng Tinghui publicly sets a 10-day deadline for herself. If she fails to eradicate the Boundless Pills and apprehend Ling Yunfei, she will be removed from office and reduced to a commoner.
    The Source of the Fuqing Herb S01E22 9 Aug 26
    45m
    The Source of the Fuqing Herb
    Luo points out that the "money herb" that has been cultivated by valley dwellers for generations is the fuqing herb and that merchants come to purchase it every month. Ying Gua decides to infiltrate first. He, Meng Tinghui, and Yin Qing disguise themselves as valley dwellers delivering the herb and conduct the transaction with the merchants.
    Took the Arrow S01E23 10 Aug 26
    45m
    Took the Arrow
    Ling Yunfei forces Meng Tinghui to swallow the Boundless Pill. Huang Bo is stabbed by Ling Yunfei while saving Ying Gua and falls off a cliff.
    After Hardship Comes Happiness S01E24 10 Aug 26
    43m
    After Hardship Comes Happiness
    Gu Qin keeps vigil for Yuan Lingyi in the mourning hall, claiming that she died taking a blade for him. Gu Qin acts as if he can't go on living without her.
    Restore Order S01E25 11 Aug 26
    45m
    Restore Order
    Under the guise of fighting corruption, the Censorship Bureau cracks down on the officials.
    Nominating an Empress S01E26 11 Aug 26
    44m
    Nominating an Empress
    At court, the officials formally submit a joint petition recommending Shen Zhili as empress. Shen Wuchen uses his Imperial Mandate Tally to urge Ying Gua to issue the decree within seven days.
    Punishing Gu Qin S01E27 12 Aug 26
    43m
    Punishing Gu Qin
    Chen Zhili barges into Gu Qin's birthday banquet and publicly exposes his hypocrisy. Ying Gua immediately produces a golden book that lists Gu Qin's crimes.
    Edict of Self-reproach S01E28 12 Aug 26
    45m
    Edict of Self-reproach
    During the grand ancestral worship ceremony, the Phoenix Pendant's chain around Meng Tinghui's neck suddenly breaks and falls to the ground. All the officials are in an uproar and accuse her of coveting the position of empress. Xu Ting furiously denounces her as an enchantress who will bring ruin to the state. All the officials kneel to pressure Ying Gua to retract his edict of self-reproach and execute Meng Ting Hui.
    Childhood Memories S01E29 12 Aug 26
    45m
    Childhood Memories
    Ying Gua suspects that Shangguan is lurking close by his side. The Blood Moon Society holds a memorial ceremony for Mo Yuhan, Si Qin, and Si Hua. Mr. Shangguan vows to avenge them, welcome the princess, and reclaim their lost territory.
    Episode 30 S01E30 12 Aug 26
    44m
    Episode 30
    Episode 31 S01E31 12 Aug 26
    41m
    Episode 31
    Episode 32 S01E32 12 Aug 26
    39m
    Episode 32
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