The Prisoner of Beauty

Wei Shao attends his family's memorial, leaving the injured Xiao Qiao outside the city. She feigns weakness, stirring his guilt.

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.

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.

Xiao Qiao secretly helps Bi Zhi become commander of Boya. Under Gongsun Yang's guidance, Wei Shao learns how to behave toward his wife.

Wei Shao learns he's been used, straining his bond with Xiao Qiao. Lady Xu warns Xiao Qiao, who uncovers Wei Shao's weakness.

Xiao Qiao defends a targeted Wei Shao, deepening their bond. Wei Shao asks Xiao Qiao to organize Lady Xu's birthday banquet.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Xiao Qiao prompts Wei Yan to reconcile with his grandmother, then takes action to resolve the conflict between Lady Zhu and Wei Shao.

Wei Shao and Xiao Qiao grow closer when they travel to Rong County. A conspiracy against Wei Shao begins to unfold.

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.

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.

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.

Da Qiao and her husband live peacefully. As Wei Shao's relationship with his mother improves, his feelings for Xiao Qiao are confirmed.

After avoiding Xiao Qiao for a while, Wei Shao resolves to reconcile with his feelings, which leads their relationship to deepen.

Wei Yan hides his feelings for Xiao Qiao. Xiao Qiao and Wei Shao attend a New Year ceremony together, and grow closer.

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.

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.

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.

Su E Huang fails to seduce Wei Shao. Gao Heng leaves Yu County. Su E Huang discovers Wei Yan’s feelings for Xiao Qiao.

A jealous Wei Shao quarrels with Xiao Qiao before making up. To protect them, Wei Yan decides to reveal what really happened.

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.

Liu Yan leads his troops on the offensive. Wei Shao faces a dilemma. Xiao Qiao seeks help. Wei Yan attempts to support Wei Shao.

Xiao Qiao risks her life to join Wei Shao and successfully persuades the enemy forces to retreat. Liu Yan withdraws.

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.

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.

Su E Huang does what it takes to motivate Liu Yan. Xiao Qiao surprises Wei Shao. Wei Liang heads to Kang County.

Qiao Ping is trapped. Da Qiao is in danger. Wei Liang dies in a battle. Wei Shao vows revenge.

Wei Shao leads his troops into battle. Su E Huang claims a victory. Qiao Ping is rescued and sends reinforcements to Wei Shao.

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.