Scarlet Heart

After an accident in 2011, Zhang Xiao is transported to the Qing dynasty and into another body, where she tries to find a way to return to the present.

Zhang Xiao questions why Ruo Lan isn’t on better terms with the Eighth Prince. Tenth Prince’s birthday party is a chance for the sisters to prove themselves.

Zhang Xiao fights with Ming Yu at the party, giving her a reputation and alienating Ruo Lan. The emperor holds a Mid-Autumn celebration.

Tenth Prince is unhappy about his impending marriage. Zhang Xiao questions her feelings for Eighth Prince.

Ruo Lan’s performance in the equestrian contest brings up old feelings for her and Eighth Prince. Thirteenth Prince resolves to help Zhang Xiao in the harem selection.

Zhang Xiao goes to the palace even as Eighth Prince tries to get her removed from the selection process with surprising results.

When the emperor leads a hunting trip, Eighth Prince is left in charge with the crown prince hoping he’ll fail. Zhang Xiao asks for horseback riding lessons.

Zhang Xiao’s knowledge of the future causes trouble for her. First Prince manipulates the crown prince into angering the emperor.

Zhang Xiao worries Eighth Prince is in danger as everyone waits to see who will be appointed crown prince.

The emperor changes his sons’ ranks, but retains his suspicions. Ruo Lan visits on Zhang Xiao’s birthday and encourages her to think about marrying.

While the emperor is away, Fourth Prince makes political moves for revenge. Fourteenth Prince sneaks into the hunting camp.

Zhang Xiao accepts that she has become involved in the events of the past, but may be able to change them. Fourteenth Prince’s visit does not go unnoticed.

Zhang Xiao asks Eighth Prince to stop fighting for the throne, which strains their relationship.

Ming Hui promises to help Eighth Prince and makes a request of Ruo Lan. Zhang Xiao insists on an answer to her ultimatum.

Min Min causes trouble when she finds out the truth. Zhang Xiao is unimpressed with Fourteenth Prince’s offer of friendship.

A large-scale embezzlement case causes tension in the palace as secrets are revealed.

Zhang Xiao receives a marriage offer and becomes sick while her friends try to find a way to prevent the emperor from approving it.

The investigation of Crown Prince is concluded. Zhang Xiao tries to help Tenth Prince with his marriage.

Tenth Prince threatens Ming Yu with divorce. Zhang Xiao is finally able to talk to Eighth Prince.

Fourth Prince is accused of secretly plotting and Thirteenth Prince becomes a scapegoat. Zhang Xiao angers the emperor by speaking for Lu Wu.

Zhang Xiao’s marriage plans are no longer an option. Crown Prince is demoted again.

Consort De asks her sons not to become involved in the struggle for the crown prince position. The emperor takes drastic action against Eighth Prince.

Zhang Xiao is fired when she refuses to marry as ordered. Fourteenth Prince is appointed as an army general.

Fourteenth Prince leaves to command the army. The emperor begins to trust Fourth Prince again.

The emperor names his heir before passing away, but the princes question Fourth Prince’s claim of inheritance.