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When Song Xiaoyu is unexpectedly pulled into a scripted world as a tragic heroine fated to be discarded by the villainous male lead, she tries to escape, only to be trapped in an endless loop of fatal outcomes each time she strays from the plot. No matter how hard she resists, the story keeps pushing her toward Nan Heng, the cold and calculating lead. As she navigates this paper-thin world where every character is bound by fate, Song Xiaoyu must fight not just for her survival, but for control over her own story.

1 Seasons
40 Episodes
Returning Series
Drama
Cast & Characters
episode image Becoming the Female Lead
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#1 Becoming the Female Lead

S1:E1
Jun 26, 2025

During the script-reading for a period drama, Song Xiaoyu feels that it's unfair for Song Yimeng, the female lead. On the other hand, a click on the keyboard sends Song Xiaoyu into the script of Dream of Qingning.

episode image Six Months before the Wedding
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#2 Six Months before the Wedding

S1:E2
Jun 26, 2025

After crossing over into Song Yimeng's body, Song Xiaoyu is surprised to find out that she has arrived six months before her wedding. It seems she now has enough time to gradually change the course of the story.

episode image Love Line
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#3 Love Line

S1:E3
Jun 26, 2025

Nan Heng jumps into the water as soon as he hears Song Yimeng falling into the water. While Song Yimeng is struggling, she sees Nan Heng who looks exactly like Nan Feng. Her first reaction is to never go through the plot with him.

episode image Stalling Tactic
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#4 Stalling Tactic

S1:E4
Jun 26, 2025

Song Yimeng doesn't know that Nan Heng is determined to kill her. She tries to bargain for her life with the Duan Blade Technique.

episode image Law of Mutual Rescue
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#5 Law of Mutual Rescue

S1:E5
Jun 26, 2025

Song Yimeng intends to be on good terms with Chu Guihong, who was just released from prison. She tells him how Nan Heng is going to put him on the spot in the imperial court.

episode image Assassin
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#6 Assassin

S1:E6
Jun 26, 2025

Fading River Moon is a guild hall opened in the capital by Nan Heng three years ago in secret. He has another secret identity, which is...

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#7 Playing Along

S1:E7
Jun 27, 2025

Shangguan He advises Nan Heng to use his identity as Li Shiliu to get closer to Song Yimeng and sabotage the marriage alliance between the Song and Chu families.

episode image Two Li Shi Liu
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#8 Two Li Shi Liu

S1:E8
Jun 27, 2025

The real and fake Li Shiliu duke it out in Fading River Moon until the real one knocks the mask off of Chu Guihong. Only then could the people see...

episode image Everyone Has Their Own Agenda
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#9 Everyone Has Their Own Agenda

S1:E9
Jun 28, 2025

Li Shiliu watches as Song Yimeng lets the scroll of the Plan to Kill Heng, covered in writing, slip to the ground. A flicker of tension tightens between his brows.

episode image A Wish
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#10 A Wish

S1:E10
Jun 28, 2025

Nan Heng watches Song Yimeng make a wish sincerely. He tells Song Yimeng that if she can help him get the Duan Blade Technique, no matter what her wish is, he'll help her fulfill it.

episode image Fire in the Southern District
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#11 Fire in the Southern District

S1:E11
Jun 29, 2025

Concerned about the raging fire at the oil mill, Li Shiliu leads the members of Fading River Moon into the heart of the blaze to help.

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#12 Once Friends

S1:E12
Jun 29, 2025

Under the guise of his dual identity, Nan Heng joins Song Yimeng in rebuilding the southern district. In the process, he finally uncovers the reason behind her hatred toward him.

episode image Cracking the Secret Symbol
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#13 Cracking the Secret Symbol

S1:E13
Jun 30, 2025

When Nan Heng visits his mother, Noble Consort Gao, he accidentally finds clues about the Duan Blade Technique in her old belongings.

episode image A Public Proposal
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#14 A Public Proposal

S1:E14
Jun 30, 2025

Song Yi Meng is in love with Li Shiliu. She refuses to marry Chu Gui Hong.

episode image Expressing One's Feelings
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#15 Expressing One's Feelings

S1:E15
Jul 1, 2025

The emperor interrogates Song Yimeng for instigating the two princes into starting a conflict. To protect Song Yimeng, Nan Heng barges into the imperial study room and bears the blame.

episode image Immortal under the Moonlight
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#16 Immortal under the Moonlight

S1:E16
Jul 1, 2025

Li Shiliu pays a secret visit to the Song Residence at late night. As he departs, his striking figure beneath the moonlight catches Song Yiting's eye and sparks her curiosity.

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#17 Episode 17

S1:E17
Jul 2, 2025

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#18 Episode 18

S1:E18
Jul 2, 2025

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#19 Episode 19

S1:E19
Jul 3, 2025

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#20 Episode 20

S1:E20
Jul 3, 2025

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#21 Episode 21

S1:E21
Jul 4, 2025

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#22 Episode 22

S1:E22
Jul 4, 2025

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#23 Episode 23

S1:E23
Jul 5, 2025

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#24 Episode 24

S1:E24
Jul 5, 2025

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#25 Episode 25

S1:E25
Jul 6, 2025

Cast & Chracters

character image Song Yimeng / Song Xiaoyu

Song Yimeng / Song Xiaoyu

Actor: Li Yitong
character image Nan Heng / Li Shiliu

Nan Heng / Li Shiliu

Actor: Liu Yuning
character image Song Yiting

Song Yiting

Actor: Zhu Xudan
character image Shangguan He

Shangguan He

Actor: Wang Yilun
character image Chu Guihong

Chu Guihong

Actor: Wang Youshuo
character image Fu Gui

Fu Gui

Actor: Wang Chengsi
character image Yingqiu

Yingqiu

Actor: Su Mengyun
character image Zhixia

Zhixia

Actor: Wang Lina
character image Po Yunlong

Po Yunlong

Actor: Guo Xiaotian
character image Duan Shanhu

Duan Shanhu

Actor: Li Qing

Name Department Job
Huang Wei Costume & Make-Up Costume Designer
Fan Yizhu Directing Action Director
Guo Hu Directing Director
Qi Shuai Production Producer
Ren Zhuang Liu Writing Screenplay

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