New Life Begins

The emperor throws a ceremony to find wives for his sons. Li Wei hopes to be rejected, but a chance encounter with Prince Yin Zheng changes everything.

After joining the royal household, Li Wei’s plans to return home are temporarily put on hold. Yin Zheng learns some troubling information.

Eager to leave the palace, Li Wei comes up with a new plan. Yin Zheng takes the imperial examination and hopes to impress his father the emperor.

Yin Zheng must persuade his brother Yin An to return to court. He makes a deal with Li Wei, who’s still preoccupied with getting a tasty meal.

A disaster in Dan State presents Yin Zheng with an opportunity to show his political savvy, while Li Wei offers some helpful advice.

During the Mid-Autumn Festival, Li Wei organizes a memorable banquet. Yin Zheng travels to Dan State to help avoid a diplomatic crisis.

Shangguan Yan of Dan State tests Yin Qi to see if he’s worthy of her sister Shangguan Jing. Yin Zheng receives a surprising proposal.

Li Wei and Yin Zheng’s feelings for each other begin to change. Shangguan Jing makes a final decision about her marriage to Yin Qi.

At the emperor’s request, Yin Zheng takes on another important state matter. Li Wei helps him execute his plan, demonstrating a mind for politics.

Li Wei faces difficulties at the Inner Court School until Yin Zheng stands up for her. Later, he travels to Jinchuan to handle the empire's debt.