A Dream Within a Dream

1. S01E01Season's bestBecoming the Female LeadJune 26, 2025 8.0During 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 clic
2. S01E02Six Months before the WeddingJune 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 see
3. S01E03Love LineJune 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
4. S01E04Stalling TacticJune 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.
5. S01E05Law of Mutual RescueJune 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
6. S01E06AssassinJune 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...
7. S01E07Playing AlongJune 27, 2025 8.0Shangguan He advises Nan Heng to use his identity as Li Shiliu to get closer to Song Yimeng and sabotage the marriage alliance between the S
8. S01E08Two Li Shi LiuJune 27, 2025 8.0The 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 peop
9. S01E09Everyone Has Their Own AgendaJune 28, 2025 8.0Li 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 tigh
10. S01E10A WishJune 28, 2025 8.0Nan 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 wh
11. S01E11Fire in the Southern DistrictJune 29, 2025 8.0Concerned 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.
12. S01E12Once FriendsJune 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 th
13. S01E13Cracking the Secret SymbolJune 30, 2025 8.0When Nan Heng visits his mother, Noble Consort Gao, he accidentally finds clues about the Duan Blade Technique in her old belongings.
14. S01E14A Public ProposalJune 30, 2025 7.0Song Yi Meng is in love with Li Shiliu. She refuses to marry Chu Gui Hong.
15. S01E15Expressing One's FeelingsJuly 1, 2025 8.0The emperor interrogates Song Yimeng for instigating the two princes into starting a conflict. To protect Song Yimeng, Nan Heng barges into
16. S01E16Immortal under the MoonlightJuly 1, 2025 8.0Li Shiliu pays a secret visit to the Song Residence at late night. As he departs, his striking figure beneath the moonlight catches Song Yit
17. S01E17Granted MarriageJuly 2, 2025—To protect Chu Guihong, the emperor makes a deal with Nan Heng to cancel the marriage between the Song and the Chu families. Nan Heng and So
18. S01E18Changing FateJuly 2, 2025 8.0Song Yimeng wants to kill Nan Heng again. She has made up her mind to protect the Song family from getting wiped out by Nan Heng.
19. S01E19ConcubineJuly 3, 2025—Noble Consort Gao invites a group of noble ladies and their daughters to Fanghua Hall. She says that she's going to help Nan Heng choose a c
20. S01E20Offense and DefenseJuly 3, 2025—To keep her sister from being deceived by Nan Heng, Song Yimeng resolves to take action against him.
21. S01E21Last FarewellJuly 4, 2025—Shangguan He tells Li Shiliu everything about the blade and Song Yiting. Li Shiliu wants Shangguan He to disguise himself as Li Shiliu for o
22. S01E22A Do-Or-Die PlanJuly 4, 2025—Zhou Xueyi continues to force Song Yiting to get married. She has had enough and decides to have a union with Li Shiliu when he comes for th
23. S01E23Identity RevealedJuly 5, 2025—The capital is trying to arrest the Night Wandering Gods. Li Shiliu goes to their hiding spot and announces their disbandment. But they thin
24. S01E24Atone with His LifeJuly 5, 2025—Learning Shangguan He is going to be executed, Song Yiting asks Song Yimeng for help.
25. S01E25Let Go of YourselfJuly 6, 2025—Song Yimeng is stopped by Nan Heng as she leaves the execution ground. She refuses to listen to his explanation and instead demands that he
26. S01E26AssassinationJuly 6, 2025—Nan Heng rushes over when he finds out that Song Yimeng is in danger. He fights the men in black despite his injuries.
27. S01E27Destiny Can Be ChangedJuly 7, 2025—Song Yimeng hears about Gao Changying's death. Song Yude says that the rumors circulating in the Capital have pinpointed Nan Heng as the cul
28. S01E28Forced to ExtremesJuly 7, 2025—Long and Hu are caught and interrogated by Chu Guihong, who resorts to brutal torture just to make them testify against Nan Heng.
29. S01E29MastermindJuly 8, 2025—Chu Guihong accuses Nan Heng of ordering the assassination of Luyi. Nan Heng refutes the claim, stating that the testimony is fabricated and
30. S01E30RedemptionJuly 8, 2025—The Gao Residence has been sealed off. His accomplices and everyone in his party are exiled to Han Bei. Nan Heng returns the Tiger Tally of
31. S01E31World in a StorybookJuly 9, 2025—Nan Heng arranges for a proposal at Fading River Moon. However, Song Yimeng rejects him unwillingly after his confession.
32. S01E32The VowJuly 9, 2025—Nan Heng brings Song Yimeng to the God of Matchmaker's Temple and vows to protect her and her family. Touched by his confession, Song Yimeng
33. S01E33New LifeJuly 10, 2025—Nan Heng wakes up from his injury. The emperor orders the Eastern Palace to be built on the side of the inner palace for Nan Heng.
34. S01E34The Scripted WorldJuly 10, 2025—Chu Guihong returns to the capital city with King Qian Yu. While Song Yimeng is waiting for Nan Heng at Fanghua Hall, she accidentally runs
35. S01E35In a Different LightJuly 11, 2025—Song Yimeng takes King Qian Yu to Fading River Moon to let him experience the interesting place. At the same time, she tries to convince him
36. S01E36FateJuly 11, 2025—King Qian Yu tells Nan Heng that according to the rule of scripted world, anyone who changes their fate will suffer backlash.
37. S01E37SacrificeJuly 11, 2025—Song Yimeng rushes into King Qian Yu's residence and asks him if he is involved in the poisoning of the emperor and the framing of Nan Rui..
38. S01E38Infinity LoopJuly 11, 2025—Song Yimeng wakes up from a dream-like death scene. She realizes that she is back at the crown prince's residence. She is thrilled when she
39. S01E39Launching a Pre-emptive StrikeJuly 11, 2025—Chu Guihong changes his plans. He frames Nan Heng in advance for the poisoned mandarins the Emperor was having. He intrudes upon the Emperor
40. S01E40Turning the TideJuly 11, 2025—The group sets up an ambush in the streets to intercept the Qianyu Army. King Qian Yu shows up and persuades the Qianyu soldiers to switch s

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