Arc 1Tong Aning’s Warnings

Tong Aning’s inner thoughts and the Gossip System expose scandals and plots, drawing her family and friends into a series of dangerous disputes. The stretch ends with Tong Fengye facing a polo match against an heir who plans to cripple him.

Chapters 1–2525 summaries

Arc 2Scandals and Coming of Age

Tong Aning exposed schemes involving noble families, missing women, and palace intrigue while helping those around her seek justice. She celebrated her sixteenth birthday with her family, and the stretch ended as she uncovered that Han Rui had pushed Han Zhuo into the water.

Chapters 26–5025 summaries

Arc 3Court Cases and New Year

Tong Aning helped expose crimes and family betrayals while her friends and relatives faced new choices and revelations. The stretch ended with the Tong family discovering Su Huamo dressed in women's clothes.

Chapters 51–7525 summaries

Arc 4Examinations and Court Cases

Tong Aning exposed a succession of deceptions and crimes, then passed the spring examinations and entered the Ministry of Rites. The arc ended with Xue Lin bringing Zeng Xingchang’s murders to light as Tong Aning discovered the author of her favorite book was at the palace gates.

Chapters 76–10025 summaries

Arc 5Engagement and Court Scandals

Tong Aning exposed frauds, crimes, and hidden affairs while Xue Lin became her betrothed. After the Li family’s abuses were punished, an assassin wounded Xue Xingchao at a wedding, and suspicion fell on the guests.

Chapters 101–12525 summaries