Tigers Sniff the Rose

Mu Wanyao punishes the negligent maid. At the village school, Yan Shang learns of court affairs.

Yan Shang seeks Mu Wanyao's help to reach Sheng'an, then conceals her whereabouts from officials.

Yan Shang saves Mu Wanyao, while Liu Wenji plans to join him in Sheng'an for the imperial exams.

Mu Wanyao confronts Yan Shang, then steps in to protect the Crown Prince from Minister Yu Cheng'an.

Yan Shang befriends Wei Shu and confronts Zhang Renjing over a harassed singer.

Mu Wanyao rejects Yang Si's proposal, while Yan Shang's mistaken for Wei Shu and mocked by Yang Si.

Yan Shang plots revenge as Mu Wanyao approves Chunhua and Liu Wenji's marriage.

Liu Wenji and Chunhua confess their feelings, while Yan Shang sets his trap.

Yan Shang stands with Mu Wanyao against corruption as Yang Si suspects him of murder.

Four friends vow loyalty regardless of rank, while Mu Wanyao uncovers a hidden force in court.

Li Zhi pressures Mu Wanyao to marry Wei Shu, but the Emperor proposes Yan Shang as her husband.

Princess Luling abducts Yan Shang on a rainy night, prompting Mu Wanyao to race to his rescue.

Chunhua encounters Prince Jin, while Mu Wanyao witnesses the Divine Strategy Army abusing villagers.

Chunhua escapes home, while the Divine Strategy Army demolishes villagers' homes.

Yan Shang refuses to confess as Wei Shu and Liu Wenji rally public support.

Yu Cheng'an condemns Chunhua, who chooses to marry Prince Jin to spare Liu Wenji.

Yu Cheng'an plots to control Prince Jin, while Yan Shang meets Liu Ruozhu.

Mu Wanyao frames Zhang Jun for shooting Yu Xianyao with his own abandoned bow.

Mu Wanyao gathers intelligence, while Yan Shang helps Liu Wenji escape palace bullying.

Liu Wenji seeks Yu Cheng'an's favor, while Meng Zaishi secretly watches Mu and Yan's date.

Mu Wanyao is forced to marry Meng Baiyu, while Meng Zaishi faces suspicion.

Meng Zaishi pressures Mu Wanyao to return to Beijing, while Liu Wenji is framed by a rival.

Mu Wanyao proposes a winter hunt to decide her marriage, while Liu Wenji wins Yu Cheng'an's favor.

Yan Shang stops Mu Wanyao from killing Meng Zaishi and urges them to unite against Yu Cheng'an.