Synopsis
Chu Qiao, a slave girl, is rescued by Yan Xun, the heir of Yanbei, forming a strong bond with him. However, as ambitions clash and trust is betrayed, Chu Qiao finds herself entangled in power struggles and a quest for justice. Amid political turmoil and personal sacrifice, she rises as a symbol of hope, fighting to protect her people and homeland.
Episodes
Season 11
Falling into the Frozen LakeIn the battle at Ximin Mountain, General Zhuge Yue was shot by an arrow, and his subordinate Chu Qiao followed him into the frozen lake. Three months later, Chu Qiao woke up to find herself in the Yanbei camp, but had lost her memory. Yan Xun, the King of Yanbei, told her that she was the Queen of Yanbei, and they were about to get married.43m2
KidnappingYan Xun and Chu Qiao were poisoned by Chun Er. When they woke up, they had been kidnapped by Chun Er and taken to a house on the mountaintop. Chun Er could not accept that Yan Xun was about to marry Chu Qiao, so she forced them to kill each other.45m3
Back to the Frozen LakeChu Qiao threatened Huan Huan with a knife, asking her to help her return to the frozen lake.46m4
A Mysterious ManChu Qiao fell into the frozen lake but was rescued by a mysterious masked man, who turned out to be the "deceased" Zhuge Yue.43m5
Exposed IdentityZhuge Yue delivered medicine to Chu Qiao to heal her injuries. Chu Qiao repeatedly tested the identity of the mysterious man. Zhuge Yue lied and claimed to be Yue Qi, but Li Ce exposed his lie.41m6
Fake Princess FuThe Empress sent Zhan Ziyu to investigate Chu Qiao's true identity. To protect Chu Qiao, Li Ce had her impersonate Princess Fu, a member of the royal family who had been separated for many years.42m7
Consolidated Imperial PowerYan Xun returned to Yanbei. He killed the divine physician and used her corpse to impersonate Huan Huan, thus making an example of her to consolidate his imperial power.41m8
Ming LuChu Qiao became acquainted with Ming Lu, a maid in the Crown Prince's residence. Ming Lu wanted to avenge her father who died in a battle against Xiuli Army. Eventually, she was persuaded by Chu Qiao.42m9
Rekindling HopeZhao Kuo told Chu Qiao that the Xiuli Army had not been completely wiped out, and Commander He Xiao was captured by Yanbei, which rekindled Chu Qiao's hope.42m10
A DealChu Qiao and Li Ce made a deal: she would secretly train assassins for Li Ce, and in exchange, Li Ce would find a way to rescue He Xiao.41m11
Impersonating King of XimengUpon arriving in Biantang, Zhuge Yue was forced to wear a mask to impersonate King of Ximeng. At the banquet, Chu Qiao recognized King of Ximeng as the long-lost Zhuge Yue.42m12
Face-to-faceChu Qiao guessed Zhuge destination and lured him out, Yue's finally forcing Zhuge Yue to face Chu Qiao with his true identity.41m13
CollaborationZhuge Yue proposed a collaboration to Li Ce, asking Li Ce to help him find Steward Zhang.40m14
Heading to Lin CityThrough a deal with the Queen Lingyue, Zhuge Yue learned that Great Yong and Yanbei were exchanging prisoners of war in Lin City. Chu Qiao, Zhuge Yue, and Li Ce decided to go to Lin City.39m15
A Narrow EscapeAfter arriving in Lin City, Chu Qiao deliberately set fire to the city, hoping to rescue He Xiao in the chaos, but little did she know that everything was under Cheng Yuan's control.40m16
Dealing with the EmpressZhao Chun Er accidentally discovers the affair between the Empress and Zhan Zi Yu. She then makes a deal with the Empress to help her eliminate Chu Qiao and Li Ce.41m17
Li Ce ArrestedChu Qiao and Zhuge Yue learned of Li Ce's arrest and rushed back to Biantang. Meanwhile, Yan Xun threatened the Empress to hand over Chu Qiao.37m18
Demoted to a CommonerLi Ce was stripped of his title as Crown Prince and exiled to Youzhou. On the way to Youzhou, Empress Bian sent Zhan Zi Yu to kill Li Ce.41m19
Extermination of the TribeEmpress Bian was ambushed by Qiao. Chu Qiao revealed the truth that Empress Bian was involved in Chu the extermination of Nanxi Tribe.40m20
Facing the Yanbei ArmyZhuge Yue proposed a deal to Li Ce. Zhuge Yue would help Li Ce win the battle against Yanbei, and in exchange, Li Ce would lend him a team of soldiers.45m21
Rescuing BiantangChu Qiao led the army on behalf of Biantang, but the court officials of Biantang refused to provide the army with food and supplies. Chu Qiao had no choice but to lend her own supplies to make ends meet.45m22
Seizing the ThronePrince Luo decided to assassinate Li Ce for revenge.36m23
RevengeZhuge Yue found Sun Di and asked him to lead troops into the palace to overthrow Prince Luo and avenge Li Ce.40m24
Rectifying the RegimeChu Qiao proclaimed herself Empress Dowager and, with the support of Grand Tutor Liu and Sun Di, began to rectify Biantang.40m25
Prepared in AdvanceChu Qiao persuades Queen Lingyue to join her and Zhuge Yue to avenge King Lingyue.43m26
The New King of XimengZhuge Yue donned the mask, became the new King of Ximeng, and arrived in time to save Chu Qiao.35m27
WeddingIn order to liberate the female slaves of Ximeng, Zhuge Yue announced to the people of Ximeng that he would marry Chu Qiao, who was born a female slave, as the Queen of Ximeng.42m28
Exposing the False IdentityQiu Lin, a subordinate of the former King of Ximeng, has doubts about Zhuge Yue's identity and decides to find out the true identity of the current King.47m29
Refusing to Return to Great YongZhuge Muqing tried to persuade Zhuge Yue to return to Great Yong and take over Qingshan Court again, but Zhuge Yue refused.39m30
Envoy to XimengYan Xun went to Ximeng, claiming that he wanted to establish diplomatic relations with them, but Zhuge Yue and Chu Qiao both believed that Yan Xun must have other purposes for this trip.43m31
Broken FriendshipZhuge Yue met Yan Xun, and brought up the long-standing conflict between them. Zhuge Yue declared that he would sever all ties with Yan Xun.40m32
Fighting Side by SideChu Qiao decided to fight against the Great Yong, in order to defend the people of Ximeng. Zhuge Yue gave Chu Qiao armor and promised to fight alongside her.44m33
Return to Qingshan CourtZhuge Yue chose to return to Qingshan Court. He asked Yan Xun to take good care of Chu Qiao and wait for his return.47m34
Fake DeathZhuge Yue discovered that Zhuge Muqing actually faked his death, in order to force Zhuge Yue to return to the Great Yong and take over Qingshan Court.43m35
The Faceless GodUsing the name of "Faceless God", Zhao Chun Er threatened to burn the vile woman who brought disaster to the land. She tied Chu Qiao to a high platform.45m36
Rescue Yan XunDuring their elopement, Cheng Yuan learned that Yan Xun was trapped in the Great Yong. Cheng Yuan decided to go and rescue him.45m37
Pledge LoyaltyZhao Che plans to kill the Emperor of Great Yong on the Emperor's birthday. Chu Qiao decides to pledge her Loyalty to Great Yong, and uses the opportunity to expose Zhao Che's plot.42m38
Exposing ConspiracyOn the day of the investiture ceremony, Chu Qiao exposed Zhao Che's plot to assassinate the Emperor at the ancestral temple.38m39
Destroy the Four Great FamiliesZhuge Yue exposed all of Zhao Che's schemes and asked Chu Qiao to end his life, paving the way for Chu Qiao's ideals.34m40
Fighting Against the Quanrong ArmyChu Qiao led the allied forces to fight against Quanrong's army. The allied forces suffered heavy casualties, and Chu Qiao fought bravely to the end.38m
Falling into the Frozen LakeIn the battle at Ximin Mountain, General Zhuge Yue was shot by an arrow, and his subordinate Chu Qiao followed him into the frozen lake. Three months later, Chu Qiao woke up to find herself in the Yanbei camp, but had lost her memory. Yan Xun, the King of Yanbei, told her that she was the Queen of Yanbei, and they were about to get married.43m2KidnappingYan Xun and Chu Qiao were poisoned by Chun Er. When they woke up, they had been kidnapped by Chun Er and taken to a house on the mountaintop. Chun Er could not accept that Yan Xun was about to marry Chu Qiao, so she forced them to kill each other.45m3Back to the Frozen LakeChu Qiao threatened Huan Huan with a knife, asking her to help her return to the frozen lake.46m4A Mysterious ManChu Qiao fell into the frozen lake but was rescued by a mysterious masked man, who turned out to be the "deceased" Zhuge Yue.43m5Exposed IdentityZhuge Yue delivered medicine to Chu Qiao to heal her injuries. Chu Qiao repeatedly tested the identity of the mysterious man. Zhuge Yue lied and claimed to be Yue Qi, but Li Ce exposed his lie.41m6Fake Princess FuThe Empress sent Zhan Ziyu to investigate Chu Qiao's true identity. To protect Chu Qiao, Li Ce had her impersonate Princess Fu, a member of the royal family who had been separated for many years.42m7Consolidated Imperial PowerYan Xun returned to Yanbei. He killed the divine physician and used her corpse to impersonate Huan Huan, thus making an example of her to consolidate his imperial power.41m8Ming LuChu Qiao became acquainted with Ming Lu, a maid in the Crown Prince's residence. Ming Lu wanted to avenge her father who died in a battle against Xiuli Army. Eventually, she was persuaded by Chu Qiao.42m9Rekindling HopeZhao Kuo told Chu Qiao that the Xiuli Army had not been completely wiped out, and Commander He Xiao was captured by Yanbei, which rekindled Chu Qiao's hope.42m10A DealChu Qiao and Li Ce made a deal: she would secretly train assassins for Li Ce, and in exchange, Li Ce would find a way to rescue He Xiao.41m11Impersonating King of XimengUpon arriving in Biantang, Zhuge Yue was forced to wear a mask to impersonate King of Ximeng. At the banquet, Chu Qiao recognized King of Ximeng as the long-lost Zhuge Yue.42m12Face-to-faceChu Qiao guessed Zhuge destination and lured him out, Yue's finally forcing Zhuge Yue to face Chu Qiao with his true identity.41m13CollaborationZhuge Yue proposed a collaboration to Li Ce, asking Li Ce to help him find Steward Zhang.40m14Heading to Lin CityThrough a deal with the Queen Lingyue, Zhuge Yue learned that Great Yong and Yanbei were exchanging prisoners of war in Lin City. Chu Qiao, Zhuge Yue, and Li Ce decided to go to Lin City.39m15A Narrow EscapeAfter arriving in Lin City, Chu Qiao deliberately set fire to the city, hoping to rescue He Xiao in the chaos, but little did she know that everything was under Cheng Yuan's control.40m16Dealing with the EmpressZhao Chun Er accidentally discovers the affair between the Empress and Zhan Zi Yu. She then makes a deal with the Empress to help her eliminate Chu Qiao and Li Ce.41m17Li Ce ArrestedChu Qiao and Zhuge Yue learned of Li Ce's arrest and rushed back to Biantang. Meanwhile, Yan Xun threatened the Empress to hand over Chu Qiao.37m18Demoted to a CommonerLi Ce was stripped of his title as Crown Prince and exiled to Youzhou. On the way to Youzhou, Empress Bian sent Zhan Zi Yu to kill Li Ce.41m19Extermination of the TribeEmpress Bian was ambushed by Qiao. Chu Qiao revealed the truth that Empress Bian was involved in Chu the extermination of Nanxi Tribe.40m20Facing the Yanbei ArmyZhuge Yue proposed a deal to Li Ce. Zhuge Yue would help Li Ce win the battle against Yanbei, and in exchange, Li Ce would lend him a team of soldiers.45m21Rescuing BiantangChu Qiao led the army on behalf of Biantang, but the court officials of Biantang refused to provide the army with food and supplies. Chu Qiao had no choice but to lend her own supplies to make ends meet.45m22Seizing the ThronePrince Luo decided to assassinate Li Ce for revenge.36m23RevengeZhuge Yue found Sun Di and asked him to lead troops into the palace to overthrow Prince Luo and avenge Li Ce.40m24Rectifying the RegimeChu Qiao proclaimed herself Empress Dowager and, with the support of Grand Tutor Liu and Sun Di, began to rectify Biantang.40m25Prepared in AdvanceChu Qiao persuades Queen Lingyue to join her and Zhuge Yue to avenge King Lingyue.43m26The New King of XimengZhuge Yue donned the mask, became the new King of Ximeng, and arrived in time to save Chu Qiao.35m27WeddingIn order to liberate the female slaves of Ximeng, Zhuge Yue announced to the people of Ximeng that he would marry Chu Qiao, who was born a female slave, as the Queen of Ximeng.42m28Exposing the False IdentityQiu Lin, a subordinate of the former King of Ximeng, has doubts about Zhuge Yue's identity and decides to find out the true identity of the current King.47m29Refusing to Return to Great YongZhuge Muqing tried to persuade Zhuge Yue to return to Great Yong and take over Qingshan Court again, but Zhuge Yue refused.39m30Envoy to XimengYan Xun went to Ximeng, claiming that he wanted to establish diplomatic relations with them, but Zhuge Yue and Chu Qiao both believed that Yan Xun must have other purposes for this trip.43m31Broken FriendshipZhuge Yue met Yan Xun, and brought up the long-standing conflict between them. Zhuge Yue declared that he would sever all ties with Yan Xun.40m32Fighting Side by SideChu Qiao decided to fight against the Great Yong, in order to defend the people of Ximeng. Zhuge Yue gave Chu Qiao armor and promised to fight alongside her.44m33Return to Qingshan CourtZhuge Yue chose to return to Qingshan Court. He asked Yan Xun to take good care of Chu Qiao and wait for his return.47m34Fake DeathZhuge Yue discovered that Zhuge Muqing actually faked his death, in order to force Zhuge Yue to return to the Great Yong and take over Qingshan Court.43m35The Faceless GodUsing the name of "Faceless God", Zhao Chun Er threatened to burn the vile woman who brought disaster to the land. She tied Chu Qiao to a high platform.45m36Rescue Yan XunDuring their elopement, Cheng Yuan learned that Yan Xun was trapped in the Great Yong. Cheng Yuan decided to go and rescue him.45m37Pledge LoyaltyZhao Che plans to kill the Emperor of Great Yong on the Emperor's birthday. Chu Qiao decides to pledge her Loyalty to Great Yong, and uses the opportunity to expose Zhao Che's plot.42m38Exposing ConspiracyOn the day of the investiture ceremony, Chu Qiao exposed Zhao Che's plot to assassinate the Emperor at the ancestral temple.38m39Destroy the Four Great FamiliesZhuge Yue exposed all of Zhao Che's schemes and asked Chu Qiao to end his life, paving the way for Chu Qiao's ideals.34m40Fighting Against the Quanrong ArmyChu Qiao led the allied forces to fight against Quanrong's army. The allied forces suffered heavy casualties, and Chu Qiao fought bravely to the end.38mCast
