


Xie Huai'an, son of the Huben Army's creator, survives his family's massacre. After ten long years in hiding, he returns to Chang'an disguised as a lowly registrar, moving step by step through jianghu clashes and palace power plays in a tense battle of wits to avenge his family and safeguard the realm.

1. Episode 1
43mAfter seizing the throne, Xiao Wuyang orders Xie Huai'an to destroy the vanished Huben Dark Guards and secure the deposed emperor of Chang'an.

2. Episode 2
44mXie Huai'an must pass the emperor's challenging test to prove his loyalty while bravely rescuing Bai Guan and carrying out Xiao Wuyang's orders.

3. Episode 3
47mXie Huai'an uses the deposed emperor as bait to lure Yan Fengshan, and secretly protects his sister, Bai Guan, as authorities question her relentlessly.

4. Episode 4
44mSeeking vengeance, Xie Huai'an traps Liu Ziyan amid Tiger Guard infighting, while Ye Zheng brings Xiao Wenjing to witness the deadly showdown.

5. Episode 5
40mAmid the chaos of a Tiger Guard siege, Xie Huai'an fights fiercely to break through enemy lines and rush to Bai Guan, who faces imminent danger.

6. Episode 6
50mReeling from his injuries and past losses, Xie Huai'an awakens and sets a trap to confront Liu Ziyan as Chang'an's stability teeters.

7. Episode 7
43mHiding his kinship with Bai Guan, Xie Huai'an helps her leave safely and secretly orders the execution of their enemy, shouldering the feud alone.

8. Episode 8
45mThe Huben Army storms the city walls, killing soldiers and kidnapping a key target, as Xie Huai'an enters the palace to protect him and plan a rescue.

9. Episode 9
48mIn a disguise as Huben soldier Wang Xing, Xie Huai'an enters Hidden Soldier Alley to deceive Di Lu, but his plan is riskier than he anticipated.

10. Episode 10
42mXie Huai'an and Han Ziling coordinate to locate Gu Yu, who is imprisoned in a cave. Xie learns that Wang Pu is forging a new identity for Yan Fengshan.

11. Episode 11
49mAfter meeting with Ye Zheng, Xie Huai'an plans Gu Yu's rescue. Xiao Wenjing meets Xiao Wuyang, while Wang Pu reports Yan Fengshan's personal involvement.

12. Episode 12
41mA rescued Gu Yu bravely joins Xie Huai'an in an ambush against the Huben Army, while Han Ziling helps Xie escape under intense danger.

13. Episode 13
49mAs Xiao Wuyang sets a trap for Yan Fengshan, Gu Yu moves to reclaim his command, while Xie Huai'an witnesses unfolding chaos and unimaginable hardship.

14. Episode 14
45mAs Chang'an falls into chaos, Qing Yi escapes while Xiao Wenjing protects the injured Xiao Wuyang, and Xie Huai'an lies hidden as Wang Pu draws near.

15. Episode 15
45mXie Huai'an uncovers Yan Fengshan's crimes and sends Xiao Wenjing to impersonate the emperor, unaware that Xiao Wuyang is secretly testing him.

16. Episode 16
45mTo derail Yan Fengshan's negotiations, Xie Huai'an sends Wu Mei across enemy lines and coordinates with Gu Yu to pressure the merchant Yang Chuhao.

17. Episode 17
40mAfter a confession, Xiao Wenjing seeks to enter the Capital. Xie Huai'an seizes an envoy in a trap while attempting to ensure Yang Chuhao stays safe.

18. Episode 18
43mGu Yu, disguised as Chancellor Gao, aids Xiao Wenjing. Xie Huai'an faces Yan Fengshan as past memories pulse beneath the surface.

19. Episode 19
41mAfter Su Changlin strikes, Yan Fengshan corners Xie Huai'an in Bai Guan's residence. Xie faces danger — until someone seemingly returns from the dead.

20. Episode 20
46mXie Huai'an's plan to outmaneuver Yan Fengshan succeeds, but the aftermath plunges Chang'an into a dangerous chaos and tests those around him.

21. Episode 21
44mFollowing Gu Yu's clue, Xie Huai'an searches for the military order. Ye Zheng helps Xiao Wenjing escape, and Shen Xiaoqing confronts Su Changlin.

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Cheng Yi
Xie Huai'an

Liu Yijun
Xiao Wuyang

Wang Jinsong
Wu Zhongheng

Zhou Qi
Xiao Wenjing / Zhang Mo

Tong Mengshi
Ye Zheng

Xu Lu
Bai Wan

Ni Dahong
Cen Weizong

Wang Zixuan
Shen Xiaoqing

Wang Zuyi
Wang Pu

Liu Yitong
Li Sangeng / Han Ziling

Guo Cheng
Su Changlin

Chen Tiantian
Wu Mei

Sun Zujun
Wu Yinchong

Ye Zuxin
Gu Yu

Zhang Hanyu
Yan Fengshan
Fu Hongsheng
Gao Fan