薛芳菲遭誣陷有外遇後，面對了丈夫的致命背叛。絕望之際，一場相遇點燃了她的生存意志。

桐兒直接追問芳菲打算為姜梨復仇的大膽計畫。不久後，她們開始精心策劃，要逃出目前的住處。

芳菲用新身分來到姜家，遭到姜梨繼母的懷疑和陷害。

芳菲遇見過往認識的人之後，向桐兒透露一個秘密。稍後，她柔弱的模樣引起了姜元柏同情，兩人感情漸深。

重要的笄禮即將到來，芳菲被迫面對一連串的陰謀詭計。與此同時，蕭蘅開始懷疑芳菲的真實身分。

姜若瑤過敏，芳菲遭到怪罪。季淑然為了擺脫芳菲，打算幫她安排婚事。

芳菲想進入青年才俊上課的學堂，必須用姜梨的身分面對沈玉容。

芳菲試圖化解孟紅錦和葉世傑的糾紛，卻捲進更多麻煩，不過她的善意舉動卻吸引了幾位讀書的夥伴。

一場不利於紅錦的賭約威脅著芳菲的未來，她必須尋求支持和幫助。蕭蘅為了幫芳菲治療舊傷，請來一位不尋常的大夫。

年度考試展開，芳菲的隊伍撐過四場難熬的測驗後，關於那場危險賭約的結果也將會揭曉。

芳菲和若瑤以音樂較量。欣賞完淋漓盡致的演出後，評審必須投票決定誰才是最終贏家。

芳菲在歲試中勝出，不只贏得了眾人認可，也因此受到幾位同事傾慕，更獲得面見皇帝的機會。

在宮宴上，破壞芳菲名聲的陰謀正悄悄醞釀。與此同時，姜玉娥抓住機會，和她愛慕的人共處。

和姜氏姊妹鬧翻之後，芳菲打算去拜訪在淥陽的葉家。隨後，她幫了蕭蘅一個忙，卻意外陷入險境。

芳菲來到葉宅，葉嘉兒雖不情願，仍殷勤款待她，卻隨即注意到芳菲不是普通的親戚。

Fangfei steps up to defuse a crisis targeting the Ye family before enlisting her uncle to find out who's behind the deadly scheme.

Having lost his bet, Lai Biao discloses a crucial lead to Fangfei. Meanwhile, the Ye family faces an exorbitant demand for the release of Ye Mingxuan.

Fangfei shares a cherished moment with Xiao Heng after making a bold confession. Later, Qiongzhi's shocking revelation gives Fangfei a new mission.

Fangfei finds herself in danger on her way to meet a long-lost acquaintance. As more clues about Xue Huaiyuan surface, she proposes a deal to Xiao Heng.

Defying danger, Xiao Heng helps Fangfei rescue Xue Huaiyuan's followers before she faces off against the man who tortured her father for years.

Fangfei faces numerous obstacles on her way escorting Xue Huaiyuan to the capital. A devastating famine places their convoy in the chaos of mobs.

Trapped in the city by mobs, Fangfei notices that someone is orchestrating the riot. She — and the Jiang family — are now targets of an insidious plan.

Xiao Heng visits Fangfei in prison before she's briefly brought home. On the imperial trial day, she makes an audacious request before the emperor.

Princess Wanning's serious accusation threatens to blow Fangfei's cover. After the trial, Shen Yurong finds himself lost in memories of his ex-wife.

While scheming to get rid of Fangfei, Ji Shuran unexpectedly runs into an old lover. Meanwhile, Yu'e endures a harsh reality in her married life.

Fangfei's defiant act causes a disturbance in front of the Jiang family. Amidst their confrontation, danger sneaks up on both Ruoyao and Fangfei.

Ruoyao's blunt rejection of marriage stuns her parents. Soon after, Ji Shuran confronts Ji Yanlin about her wretched past.

Ruoyao's sudden illness requires an unusual treatment. The Jiang family witnesses an exorcism ritual spiral out of control.

While Ji Shuran faces the grave consequences of her years of misconduct, Fangfei must grapple with a devastating loss herself.

Fangfei steps into her new role as an imperial performer. An encounter with Shen Yurong stirs conflicted emotions in both of them.

Hoping to find Fangfei a music partner, Shen Yurong gets himself in a sticky situation. Wanning grows increasingly worried about her husband's loyalty.

At his family banquet, Shen Yurong confronts Fangfei about her real identity and unwittingly ignites a cascade of seismic problems.

After a heartbreaking reunion, Fangfei must weigh a treacherous bargain with Wanning — a deal that could land her in grave peril.

While Fangfei and the Jiang family reel from an imperial marriage mandate, Xiao Heng makes a heartfelt confession about his true feelings for her.

A startling turn of events pushes Wanning to pursue the consort she wants. Meanwhile, Xiao Heng is pressured to enter into a diplomatic marriage.

As Wanning reluctantly marries into the Li family, Xiao Heng has to seek a major favor from Jiuyue. Fangfei meets with General Xiao for the first time.

With Fangfei's help, Xiao Heng finds an opportunity to make amends with his estranged dad. Wanning and Li Jin's newlywed life takes a tumultuous turn.

As a crisis looms over the regime, members of the Jiang and Shen families must reassess their loyalty and strategize for their survival.

Imprisoned by Wanning, Fangfei gets a surprise visitor. Amidst a violent coup, Shen Yurong and Xiao Heng's tension reaches a boiling point.

As Xiao Heng's life hangs by a thread, Fangfei risks her own safety to join him and face off against an unhinged Shen Yurong.