A Dream of Splendor

On a secret mission to investigate a royal scandal, Gu Qianfan has a run-in with Zhao Pan'er, a talented teashop owner with a mysterious past.

Bewildered by terrible news, Pan'er travels up north to confront her fiancé. Meanwhile, Gu Qianfan's investigation turns him into a prime target.

While on the run from authorities, Gu Qianfan helps Pan'er save Sun Sanniang from drowning. A lead on Pan'er's missing sister surfaces unexpectedly.

As their bond deepens, Pan'er reveals a shocking truth to Qianfan. In the meantime, an intricate plan to rescue Yinzhang is in the works.

Gu Qianfan runs into a deadly and unexpected betrayal. Pan'er and Sanniang devise an elaborate plan to trick Zhou She into divorcing Yinzhang.

After fighting Zhou She's frivolous lawsuit, Pan'er receives an unsettling offer from her fiancé. Later, a family reunion leaves Gu Qianfan agitated.

Pan'er is shattered by Ouyang Xu's betrayal. Sanniang and Yinzhang try to comfort her as her ex-fiancé gets one step closer to marrying for status.

In a bid for Yinzhang's freedom, Pan'er strikes an elaborate deal with Ouyang Xu. Gu Qianfan eventually takes a deeper look into his family legacy.

To fend off a bothersome thug obsessed with Yinzhang, the trio comes up with three challenges to test his intelligence and skills.

New allies help Sanniang and Yinzhang discover their talents, but the sisters are caught in a bind when pressing Ouyang Xu for an unfulfilled promise.