Princess of the Golden Empire holds a martial contest and gets Sullivan — a seemingly weak scholar. But he harbors deadly swordsmanship and a thirst for revenge. Amid foreign envoys and court conspiracies, he protects her and uncovers dark secrets. Love ignites as they fight, leading to a fiery rise, identity twists, and high-octane battles.
Episode 1 - Sullivan Accidentally Becomes Royal Consort
Princess Shirley hosts a martial contest to evade marrying the Northern Horde Prince, with the rule that touching her waist bell wins her hand. Scholar Sullivan accidentally triggers the bell, becoming her royal consort, and soon faces palace assassins and the queen mother's scheme to get rid of him.
Episode 2 - Scholar Vows to Uncover General's Betrayal
The scholar faces death threats, gains the Sword Saint's loyalty for saving his life, and pledges to unmask the traitor who betrayed war hero General Joanne. In the palace, the princess insists he stay close, detects a Supreme Grandmaster's sword energy, and shocks him with a bold request, building intense tension.
Episode 3 - Wedding Night: Tensions & Hidden Sword Aura
On their wedding night, the princess scoffs at her weak scholar husband, refusing to share her bed and praising the legendary Sword Saint. She sets a challenge: bring an enemy ear as proof of valor to earn her favor. Conspirators plan to use Paralysis Incense against her, only for the scholar to reveal a shocking sword aura.
Episode 4 - Sword Aura Mystery & Sullivan's Training
A terrifying sword aura erupts in the palace, prompting guards to seal the chamber and hunt for the hidden master, with suspicion falling on Sullivan. Later, the princess arranges renowned instructor Gareth to train Sullivan, who mocks scholars and challenges him to punch, unwittingly facing Sullivan's unique force-reflecting ability.
Episode 5 - Scholar's Test & Palace Threat
His Highness scolds Commander Gareth for going easy on a scholar who insists he has no martial training, with Gareth blaming an old injury. They discuss martial realm tiers, realizing Gareth is close to the Supreme Grandmaster level. Thieves break into the palace, and the scholar fails a basic flame test—then something strange occurs, sparking suspense.
Episode 6 - Julian Challenges Scholar for Princess's Hand
Northern Horde prince Julian storms the imperial palace, furious that the Princess picked scholar Sullivan as her consort. He boasts his 100,000 cavalry makes him more fit to rule, sparking tension. A duel is proposed to decide who marries her, and both agree.
Episode 7 - Julian Challenges, Sullivan’s Hidden Skill Suspected
Julian, a formidable Grandmaster-level fighter, openly mocks the Empire’s men as weak and boldly claims the Princess as his own. When none of the Empire’s soldiers can stand against him, a shocking revelation surfaces—scholar Sullivan is suspected to be the hidden martial arts master lurking in the palace, despite his repeated denial of any combat training. Will he step up to defend the Empire?
Episode 8 - Brutal Betrothal Sparks Princess' Defiance
Prince Julian shocks all by offering 3000 innocent commoners' ears as bride gifts to claim Princess Shirley, mocking morality as weaklings' rules. Shirley defies him fiercely, refusing surrender despite Julian's supreme martial prowess, and a mysterious familiar silhouette emerges amid high tensions.
Episode 9 - Empire in Peril: Defiance Against the Usurper
With the Golden Empire facing doom after centuries of glory, General Joanne swears to protect Princess May, haunted by failing her mother. A brutal usurper seizes control, threatening dissenters with his hammer—yet a bold figure refuses to surrender, ready to test the Northern Horde's might.
Episode 10 - Scholar Challenges Northern Horde Warrior
Scholar Sullivan confronts a powerful Northern Horde warrior to defend his wife, despite being mocked for his frail frame. Rejecting the warrior's offer of three opening moves, Sullivan claims one strike is enough, unleashing astonishing sword energy that stuns his arrogant foe.
Episode 11 - Sullivan Grants Julian Three Free Strikes
When Sullivan reveals his sword aura, shocking onlookers, he boldly offers Julian three free strikes. Julian summons the legendary Wolf Fang Blade—a blood-thirsty, hundred-pound weapon that felled top generals—vowing to kill Sullivan in one hit, while Sullivan declares he'll withstand it with Diamond Body Force.
Episode 12 - Sullivan Faces Savage Warrior
Sullivan and his companion clash over dealing with a savage warrior. The companion fears the warrior's lethal Wolf Fang Blade, but Sullivan confidently claims he can defeat him in three moves. When the blade tastes blood and goes into a frenzy, the situation turns dire, putting Sullivan at great risk.
Episode 13 - Master Defeats Foes, Northern Consort Apologizes
A mysterious master displays incredible strength by catching a 100-pound blade with two fingers and shattering it, humiliating Northern Horde invaders. When a Northern consort arrives to apologize with a bold offer of sharing a bed, tensions rise as the Horde plans to send their top warrior Hector to confront him. Meanwhile, the Empire, short on forces, considers enlisting Lord Myron's troops to counter the impending threat of Northern cavalry.
Episode 14 - Scholar Vows to Summon Lord Myron
A daring scholar shocks the court by vowing to summon Lord Myron, a formidable warlord even the emperor can’t command. Commander Gareth dismisses his earlier victory as luck and challenges him to a spar, but their clash is halted amid the urgent enemy threat. A wedding chamber promise adds an alluring twist.
Episode 15 - Sword Saint Shuns Healing Bath for Wedding Chamber
Freshly wedded, the Sword Saint brushes off internal injuries from Julian's strikes, eager to skip the healing herbal bath and head straight to the wedding chamber. His scholar spouse insists he soak to recover, but the potent tonic triggers intense heat, leaving the Sword Saint desperate to release it—will he prioritize healing or his desires?
Episode 16 - Library Fire Sparks Court Power Grab
Sullivan is overwhelmed by a strong aphrodisiac, and the Royal Library is intentionally burned to destroy evidence. Though critical documents are safe, unsummoned officials push the Chancellor to take over the empire, igniting a tense power struggle with hidden plots.
Episode 17 - Princess Bets for Myron's Command Seal
Facing Northern cavalry siege, the Chancellor tries to seize power, while some officials propose tributes to the Western Kingdom. The Princess opposes, betting to get Lord Myron's command seal in a day. Failure means surrendering the royal seal and execution; she's now set to summon Myron.
Episode 18 - Sullivan Secures Seal, Gets Marriage Proposal
Commander Gareth acts as ordered; Sullivan reunites with his sworn brother Myron, who repays an old life debt by offering his command seal and proposing Sullivan marry his daughter. Just then, news arrives that Northern Cavalry has breached the border, sparking urgent tension.
Episode 19 - Councillors Urge Princess to Abdicate Amid Invasion
The Northern Horde's cavalry has seized three cities in a day, threatening the palace. Councillors pressure the princess to abdicate, with some colluding with the Western Kingdom to trade sovereignty for aid. Just as the princess pins hope on Lord Myron, a voice declares she holds his command seal, shifting the tense standoff.
Episode 20 - Seal Unveiled, Myron Arrives
In the royal court, Sullivan confronts the consort, declaring the one-day deadline has passed and demanding their execution for deceit. The consort stuns everyone by presenting Lord Myron’s command seal and a blood oath from 200,000 troops loyal to the Empire. Dismissing this as fake, Sullivan orders arrest, mocking the summon—until Lord Myron unexpectedly arrives.
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