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.
Episode 1
After seizing the throne, Xiao Wuyang orders Xie Huai'an to destroy the vanished Huben Dark Guards and secure the deposed emperor of Chang'an.
Episode 2
Xie 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.
Episode 3
Xie Huai'an uses the deposed emperor as bait to lure Yan Fengshan, and secretly protects his sister, Bai Guan, as authorities question her relentlessly.
Episode 4
Seeking vengeance, Xie Huai'an traps Liu Ziyan amid Tiger Guard infighting, while Ye Zheng brings Xiao Wenjing to witness the deadly showdown.
Episode 5
Amid 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.
Episode 6
Reeling from his injuries and past losses, Xie Huai'an awakens and sets a trap to confront Liu Ziyan as Chang'an's stability teeters.
Episode 7
Hiding his kinship with Bai Guan, Xie Huai'an helps her leave safely and secretly orders the execution of their enemy, shouldering the feud alone.
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