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Prince Xiao Shu He wants to maintain his distance from the political theatre of his nation as orchestrated by prime minister Gu Xiang and the Crown Prince, but one night his home is invaded by an assassin. He soon runs into an injured Duan Ziang, his former childhood friend, but Duan Ziang seems to have his own objectives that may or may not involve the Nan Hui Kingdom.

Xiao Shu He and Duan Ziang become closer through music, but news of someone staying in the Sixth Prince's residence slowly spreads throughout the court. The Crown Prince secretly orders Huo Ying to assassinate the Sixth Prince within seven days.

Xiao Shu He meets with the Crown Prince, where brotherly respect masks hidden doubts and distance. Afterwards, Shu He drinks with Duan Zi Ang, confessing his conflicted feelings toward the Crown Prince, while Duan Zi Ang comforts him.

Xiao Shu He confides in Duan Ziang about his doubts before entering court, wearing royal garments given to him by his father, the emperor. The Crown Prince feigns congratulations but secretly orders Huo Ying to kill Shu He within 3 days.

The Emperor announces that Prince Xiao Shu He will marry the Princess of Jibei to secure peace between the North and South, assigning Prince Xiao Shu Qian to oversee the matter. The Crown Prince grows resentful, and Prime Minister Gu warns that this move favors Shu He. The Crown Prince then plots to frame Xiao Shu He.

The Crown Prince suspects Duan Ziang as a Red Shadow and orders a raid on the Sixth Prince's residence. Xiao Shu He scolds him, yet Ziang entrusts a dagger to him, vowing to protect him. Meanwhile, the Crown Prince and Chancellor Gu plot to eliminate Shu He.