Arc 1The Autumn Examination

Qi Yu grew closer to Qi Xiao and Qi Ling while the Autumn Examination brought Gu Hengsheng and Sun Qiwen into the princes’ orbit. Gu Hengsheng emerged as the top graduate and was assigned work on…

Chapters 1–2525 summaries

Arc 2A Father's Reassurance

After A Rong's scheme drove Qi Yu into a faint, Qi Xiao punished the Xiao Family and worked to reassure his son. Qi Yu later helped Xiao Ya bury her mother, while Madam Xie considered arranging for…

Chapters 26–5025 summaries

Arc 3The Emperor’s Birthday Bow

After Qi Yu’s injury, Qi Xiao cared for him as he recovered, and Qi Yu learned to keep his promises and take his health seriously. Qi Yu’s birthday brought him a cherished bow, while Qi Ming grew…

Chapters 51–7525 summaries

Arc 4The Future Beyond the Palace

After Qi Yu survives Qi Ming’s poisoning plot, he grows closer to Qi Xiao while learning to judge officials and take part in state affairs. As Qi Ling returns from Jiangnan and prepares to inherit the…

Chapters 76–10025 summaries