The Female Prince

The Qin family is wealthy, and Master Qin has three children: Feng Xiao and Feng Sheng from his late wife, and a third son from his current wife. The second wife constantly stirs trouble, driving a wedge between Feng Xiao, Feng Sheng, and their father. This volatile setup foreshadows the conflicts that will unfold.

Feng Sheng leaves home to take the Imperial exams, but on the road he is robbed and left for dead. A passing General happens to rescue him, saving his life and giving him a second chance. This event sets Sheng on a path away from home.

The stepmother schemes to have Feng Xiao marry her cousin, a powerful lord, while framing Li Ru Long for burglary and sending him to prison. Feng Xiao remains virtuous and refuses to break off her engagement. With her maid Chun Lan, she disguises as a man and travels in hopes of finding her brother.

Feng Xiao, unable to locate her brother, travels in disguise as a man with Chun Lan as her helper. The journey continues for months as she strives to reunite the family despite mounting obstacles. The disguise also complicates her engagement with Li Ru Long.

As the Imperial exams approach, Chun Lan suggests Feng Xiao take the exams under Li Ru Long's alias. Feng Xiao wins first place, becoming a top scholar and hoping to leverage her victory to secure Li Ru Long's release.

Feng Xiao meets the Emperor, who is pleased with the top scholar. The Emperor then arranges for the scholar to marry the Princess. This development advances Feng Xiao's position, but also complicates her secret.

Feng Sheng, now renamed Qi Cai Sheng after being adopted by General Qi, visits the household and encounters 'Li Ru Long'. He believes the man may be Feng Xiao's fiancé and begins to suspect the truth. The siblings' fates become increasingly intertwined.

Brother and sister finally meet, recognizing each other and exchanging revelations about their ordeals. They discuss possible solutions while navigating the constraints of their social roles. The plan hinges on steady trust and timing.

An Imperial order arrives: Feng Xiao, alias Li Ru Long, is to marry the Princess. The wedding plan moves forward despite Feng Xiao's confusion and fear. The court drama pushes her toward a dangerous public role.

On the wedding night, Feng Xiao confesses that she is actually a woman. The Princess Anning is furious at first but agrees to help after dialogue. The revelation shakes the foundation of all involved.

The two present their case to the Emperor as the 'original story'. The Emperor is amused and proposes a solution to adopt the brave girl as a princess, release Li Ru Long, and allow them to marry. However, when Feng Xiao reveals her true gender, the Emperor grows furious and orders her execution.

Princess Anning pleads for mercy and Feng Sheng supports Feng Xiao, swaying the Emperor toward mercy. The Emperor forgives Feng Xiao and authorizes the promised arrangements to reconcile the lovers. The court moves toward a resolution that honors both families.

The empire finally witnesses a double wedding: the adopted Princess is paired with Li Ru Long, and Princess Anning is paired with Qi Cai Sheng. The families rejoice as the siblings and their partners are brought together in harmony, ending the feud that began with scheming and secrecy.