Story of Kunning Palace: Season 1
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Nov 7, 2023 · 41 min
Jiang Xue Ning is an Empress seeking redemption for her past sins; however, this is not the story that Jiang Ning really wanted for the heroine in her book, so she begins writing w
Episode 2
Nov 7, 2023 · 47 min
Xie Wei gains the Emperor’s trust concerning a political matter. Yan Lin continues to pursue Xue Ning, biding his time before he asks for her hand in marriage. Xue Ning attends the
Episode 3
Nov 7, 2023 · 45 min
An assassin targets Xie Wei, and Xue Ning inadvertently gets entangled in the scuffle. Wary of Xie Wei, she tries to avoid him and probes Yan Lin for information about their connec
Episode 4
Nov 7, 2023 · 45 min
Xue Ning subtly threatens Zhou Yin Zhi to stop his collusion with Duke Xue to frame the Yan family. Despite her attempts to not be the Princess’ study partner, Yan Lin and the Prin
Episode 5
Nov 7, 2023 · 46 min
Xue Ning overhears You Yue giving Yao Xi advice on slandering Zhang Zhe so she can break off her engagement with him. Angry, she confronts them, calling them out for slandering an
Episode 6
Nov 7, 2023 · 45 min
Yan Lin confronts his father about burning a letter from King Ping Nan and learns that his cousin, previously thought to be dead, could still be alive. Xie Wei meets with King Ping
Episode 7
Nov 8, 2023 · 43 min
Zhang Zhe breaks the engagement with Yao Xi, citing his precarious position, making Yao Xi admire his upright manner. The Ministry of Justice provides the Emperor with Duke Xue’s t
Episode 8
Nov 8, 2023 · 46 min
The study partners of the Princess learn about the story of the 300 loyal souls. The Jade Ruyi sceptre was, in fact, planted by Gong Yi to put suspicion on Xie Wei. Xue Ning overhe
Episode 9
Nov 9, 2023 · 45 min
Yan Lin discovers that Duke Xue has a large army encampment, so he and his father investigate him. Knowing the Yan family is being targeted by Duke Xue, he begins to distance himse
Episode 10
Nov 9, 2023 · 45 min
Xue Ning and Xie Wei work together to get Duke Xue’s cronies expelled from Hanlin Academy, angering Xue Shu. Yan Lin’s father rushes to the palace to report Duke Xue’s private army
Episode 11
Nov 10, 2023 · 46 min
Zhang Zhe from the Ministry of Justice is meticulous in his investigation, finding the maid of the perpetrator who framed Xue Ning. She thanked him personally, and he told her he w
Episode 12
Nov 10, 2023 · 46 min
The princess’ classmates go home for a break, so Xue Ning meets with her father to clarify what happened at the palace and that her efforts are to help the Yan family. Duke Xue get
Episode 13
Nov 11, 2023 · 47 min
You Yue comes home and immediately targets Fang Yin by publicly humiliating and abusing her. Fed up, Xue Ning comes up with a plan to help Fang Yin deal with You Yue once and for a
Episode 14
Nov 11, 2023 · 45 min
Yao Xi is angry seeing Xue Ning and Zhang Zhe at the jade shop, blaming Xue Ning for causing the breakup of her engagement with Zhang Zhe. Knowing her sister and Shen Jie have affe
Episode 15
Nov 12, 2023 · 45 min
Zhang Zhe suspects the Xue family is trying to frame the Yan family, but there is no clear evidence yet. Xue Ning gives Yan Lin a special birthday surprise at his coming-of-age cer
Episode 16
Nov 12, 2023 · 45 min
Duke Xue arrives at the coming-of-age ceremony with an imperial edict to arrest Yan Lin and his father due to their army's rebellion. He’s been working with King Ping Nan to insert
Episode 17
Nov 13, 2023 · 45 min
Duke Xue arrests and imprisons Lord Yan and Yan Lin, then searches their mansion for evidence of collusion with the rebels. Xie Wei meets with the Emperor and instils fear that the
Episode 18
Nov 13, 2023 · 46 min
Xie Wei returns the Yan family’s army seal to the Emperor and then asks that they be exiled as punishment. Xue Ning is upset that Xie Wei is not protecting the Yan family, so confr
Episode 19
Nov 14, 2023 · 46 min
To infiltrate King Ping Nan’s strongholds, Xie Wei suggests a risky plan to the Emperor, to which Minister Gu immediately signs on Zhang Zhe due to his suspicions of Xie Wei. Xue N
Episode 20
Nov 14, 2023 · 47 min
King Ping Nan’s subordinates plan to rescue Gong Yi from prison after a contingent of the prison guards leave to escort Yan Lin and his father to exile. Before Yan Lin leaves, Xue
Episode 21
Nov 17, 2023 · 46 min
Realizing Xue Ning is with Zhang Zhe, Xie Wei tries to find a way to remove her from the dangerous situation safely. Xue Ning pretends to be Zhang Zhe’s sister, but the rebels rema
Episode 22
Nov 17, 2023 · 45 min
Zhang Zhe discovers the gunpowder that General Feng has buried in the mountain and the trap he has set for Duke Xue. Xue Ning disregards Xie Wei’s instructions to stay put at the i
Episode 23
Nov 18, 2023 · 45 min
The explosions on the mountain have blocked off all the roads, so they are all stuck until the roads are cleared. Xue Ning questions her feelings for Zhang Zhe and re-examines her
Episode 24
Nov 18, 2023 · 47 min
Xie Wei plans a birthday celebration for Xue Ning but doesn’t attend it. Zhang Zhe begins expressing more of his affection to Xue Ning, but she is confused by her feelings. Duke Xu
Episode 25
Nov 19, 2023 · 45 min
Ding Fei is presented to the imperial court, and Duke Xue is forced to acknowledge him as his son due to the crescent scar on his left ear. Zhang Zhe’s mom passes away while trying
Episode 26
Nov 19, 2023 · 44 min
Fang Yin and Lu Xian share their happy but unexpected news with Xue Ning and Xie Wei. Minister Gu and Xie Wei convince the Emperor to exempt Zhang Zhe from the 3 year mourning peri
Episode 27
Nov 22, 2023 · 46 min
Shen Jie promises to make Xue Hui his consort if she is willing to put her name on the consort list, which angers Xue Shu. Rumors were circulating about Xue Ning and her “escapades
Episode 28
Nov 22, 2023 · 46 min
The state of Yue is causing problems at the border. The Emperor doesn’t want to send Duke Xue, as he is being investigated for crimes, nor Lord Yan, for fear of his military power.
Episode 29
Nov 23, 2023 · 45 min
The princess is forced to marry to quell the tensions with Yue. Xue Ning entreats Xie Wei to help her save the princess from the looming marriage. Xue Shu uses her newfound status
Episode 30
Nov 23, 2023 · 46 min
Xue Shu takes advantage of her position and severely punishes Xue Ning. Luckily, Xie Wei is able to come to her rescue. Tensions arise between Xue Nina’s father and Xie Wei. Duke X
Episode 31
Nov 24, 2023 · 46 min
Xie Wei is upset to hear that Xue Ning wants to leave the capital and return to the countryside. She claims she wants her freedom back but also fears that Xue Shu will continue to
Episode 32
Nov 24, 2023 · 46 min
Before leaving, Xue Ning and her mother make peace with each other. She then meets up with Xie Wei, but they are suddenly ambushed by Duke Xue’s assassins. They flee to escape, tak
Episode 33
Nov 25, 2023 · 47 min
Xue Ning reunites with Yan Lin, and Xie Wei finally reveals his true identity to his uncle and cousin. King Ping Nan emerges at the capital and decides to teach Xie Wei and Ding Fe
Episode 34
Nov 25, 2023 · 47 min
Duke Xue alerts the Emperor that Xie Wei has written a false edict and has gained the support of Lord Yan and Yan Lin to fight against the Yue people. Xie Wei forces Xue Ning to co
Episode 35
Nov 25, 2023 · 47 min
While being held captive by King Ping Nan, Xie Wei convinces Xue Ning to play along with him so he can regain King Ping Nan’s trust. Meanwhile, Lord Yan and Yan Lin are confused by
Episode 36
Nov 25, 2023 · 46 min
While Xie Wei recuperates from the injuries he sustained in the battle with King Ping Nan, Zhang Zhe arrives with the Emperor’s edict. They are being asked to return to the capital
Episode 37
Nov 25, 2023 · 46 min
The Emperor’s health suddenly deteriorates quickly as Xie Wei, Zhang Zhe, Yan Lin, and Xue Ning rush back to the capital to save Fang Yin from Zhou Yin Zhi. Duke Xue has set a trap
Episode 38
Nov 25, 2023 · 45 min
Upon realizing Duke Xue has set a trap for Xie Wei, Yan Lin, and Zhang Zhe, Xue Ning and Dao Qin hurry to the palace to try to save them. Meanwhile, the Emperor’s life lies in the