The Gu Family Is Destroyed
The political struggle between the Gu and Fan families ends with the destruction of the Gu clan. Gu Qing Zhi refuses to survive alone under the control of the people who benefited from her family's fall.
Shen Xi He Rescues Prince Lie
During her journey toward the Capital, the original Shen Xi He treats the wounded Xiao Chang Ying / Prince Lie after he presents his royal jade pendant. The rescue begins his attachment to her and reveals that Shen Yue Shan had considered him a possible husband for his daughter.
The Original Shen Xi He Is Betrayed
The original Shen Xi He is pushed into the water and left to drown while traveling toward the Capital. The betrayal creates the opening through which Gu Qing Zhi's consciousness becomes connected to Shen Xi He's identity and memories.
Crown Prince Rescues Shen Xi He at Sea
Involved: Xiao Hua Yong / Crown Prince — Rescuer · Shen Xi He / Gu Qing Zhi — Rescued Person · Tian Yuan — Crown Prince's Attendant
Xiao Hua Yong encounters the drowning Shen Xi He while searching for the Immortal Vine and pulls her from the water. The rescue links the two leads before either understands how central the other will become.
Involved: Xiao Hua Yong / Crown Prince — Rescuer · Shen Xi He / Gu Qing Zhi — Rescued Person · Tian Yuan — Crown Prince's Attendant
Gu Qing Zhi Awakens as Shen Xi He
Involved: Shen Xi He / Gu Qing Zhi — Reborn Survivor · Xiao Chang Qing / Prince Xin — Former Husband · Mo Yu — Rescuer and Attendant · Zhen Zhu — Attendant
Gu Qing Zhi awakens at Lingxiang County Post Station with Shen Xi He's body, memories, attendants, and powerful family identity. She decides to use the second life to secure independence and prevent another family destruction.
Involved: Shen Xi He / Gu Qing Zhi — Reborn Survivor · Xiao Chang Qing / Prince Xin — Former Husband · Mo Yu — Rescuer and Attendant · Zhen Zhu — Attendant
Shen Xi He Enters the Capital
Shen Xi He reaches the Capital and enters the political world surrounding the imperial princes, noble families, and her own household. Her Northwest inheritance immediately makes her marriage and loyalty matters of state.
Daozhou Refugee Crisis Is Stabilized
Involved: Shen Xi He / Gu Qing Zhi — Relief Organizer · Xiao Hua Yong / Crown Prince — Infrastructure Strategist · Xiao Chang Qing / Prince Xin — Relief Participant · Emperor You Ning — Rewarding Ruler
Flooding isolates communities across Daozhou and threatens Wudeng County with starvation. Shen Xi He, Xiao Hua Yong, and Prince Xin organize medicine, shelters, supplies, and a transport system to stabilize the region.
Involved: Shen Xi He / Gu Qing Zhi — Relief Organizer · Xiao Hua Yong / Crown Prince — Infrastructure Strategist · Xiao Chang Qing / Prince Xin — Relief Participant · Emperor You Ning — Rewarding Ruler