Xiao Qiao weds Shao Wei despite rivalries. Wary at first, they learn to accept quirks, tackle drama through teamwork, forging an unlikely partnership amid chaos.
Where to Watch The Prisoner of Beauty • Season 1
36 Episodes
Feud
E1
FeudThe Wei-Qiao pact broke when Qiao forces abandoned Wei in battle. Wei Shao lost his brother, father and grandfather when Xindu fell. Years later, he killed Li Su and retook Xindu. Qiao Man was sent as a bride to unite the clans.
Betrothal
E2
BetrothalXiao Qiao and Wei Shao's marriage talks end poorly. Misunderstood by the people of Xindu, Wei Shao gains some support thanks to Xiao Qiao's help.
Expelled
E3
ExpelledQiao Man gives Wei Shao the Panyi seal but he banishes her. Liu Yan rescues and escorts her to Panyi, seeking to renew their betrothal. Wei Shao pursues them, while Qiao Man stops Liu Yan's plan to flood Xindu.
Prejudices
E4
PrejudicesXiao Qiao is torn between Wei Shao and Liu Yan. She mourns her grandfather but, out of duty, she vows to honor her engagement.
The Marriage
E5
The MarriageQiao Man mourns her grandfather while honoring his last wish. At her subdued wedding, the Wei clan acknowledges Qiao Gui's natural death. During memorial rites in Yujun, Wei Shao's cousin denies the ill Qiao Man entry.
A Loving Couple
E6
A Loving CoupleWei Shao lets Qiao Man recover from fever in his private chamber despite preferring solitude. She fakes slow recovery after feeling neglected. He protects Lady Wei's reputation and shows public affection, while she cooks his favorites.
Pay Back
E7
Pay BackWei Shao presents Qiao Man to Lady Xu, who approves their marriage. When Lady Xu requests scripture transcription, Qiao Man uses it to avoid making soup for Lady Zhu. Wei Shao's mother asks him to take Chu Yu as concubine.
Secret Planning
E8
Secret PlanningWei Shao suspects Qiao Man scratched his secret box. She proves innocence by easily opening it. He asks Lady Zhu to investigate. Concerned for Qiao Fan, Wei Shao sends supplies to Boya, learning Bi Zhi commands there.
Showdown
E9
ShowdownWei Shao learns he's been used, straining his bond with Xiao Qiao. Lady Xu warns Xiao Qiao, who uncovers Wei Shao's weakness.
Lingering Fear
E10
Lingering FearQiao Man understands her role as Lady Wei through memories and advice. Her mother-in-law insists that Wei Shao take a concubine, but she refuses. Lady Zhu drugs Wei Shao causing an incident that hurts Qiao Man, driving them apart.
A Birthday Gift
E11
A Birthday GiftLady Xu arranges Chuyu's marriage via uncles. Lady Zhu blames Qiao Man who defends herself. Wei Shao observes their fight and her sincerity becoming kinder. At Lady Xu's birthday prep his cousin Wei Yan returns, meeting Qiao Man at a shop.
Instigate
E12
InstigateWei Yan meets Wei Shao at a tavern, steals his jade token to send to Xiao Qiao, and reveals his attraction to her. When Xiao Qiao later proposes a famine solution, Wei Shao accuses her of stalling for Yanzhou's benefit.
Sulking
E13
SulkingWei Yan creates tension between Xiao Qiao and Wei Shao to weaken their alliance. Wei Shao grows distant. When sharing canal news, Xiao Qiao's response suggests he only values his advisor's input. Lady Yulou, his ex-fiancee, plans to visit.
Lady Yulou's Visit
E14
Lady Yulou's VisitSu E Huang meets Wei Shao alone, upsetting Xiao Qiao. Grain sent by the Qiao family is destroyed — and Xiao Qiao and Wei Yan are blamed.
Find the Culprit
E15
Find the CulpritWei Shao faces a crisis when his wife and cousin become embroiled in a scandal. Together with Xiao Qiao, he investigates a web of family secrets that uncovers old rivalries and Wei Yan's enigmatic origin.
Mediate
E16
MediateWei Shao and Xiao Qiao grow closer when they travel to Rong County. A conspiracy against Wei Shao begins to unfold.
Probing
E17
ProbingLady Qiao's plan divides Yuan Wang and Wei Dian. After an attack, Wang blames Wei Dian and seeks Qiao's help. Wei Dian prepare to fight but Wang takes his troops for canal work. Wang then proposes his daughter marry Wei Liang, who refuses.
Stargazing Date
E18
Stargazing DateWei's caravan is attacked, and he's hit by a poison arrow. While he's unconscious, Xiao Qiao plans with Generals. She's relieved to find him awake after meeting Yuan Wang. They discuss plans, he trusts her abilities.
Real Feelings
E19
Real FeelingsWei Shao and his party return to Yu County, but Xiao Qiao has an accident. After the scare, they finally open their hearts to each other.
Truly Cares
E20
Truly CaresDa Qiao and her husband live peacefully. As Wei Shao's relationship with his mother improves, his feelings for Xiao Qiao are confirmed.
Live Without Her
E21
Live Without HerWei Shao lives at work until Xiao Qiao sends comforts via Tan. After a comment makes her reconsider, she sends pastries and his puzzle box. He returns, explains the box, and stays home. Meanwhile, she renovates Deer Hunt and meet Zhen Shi.
Jealousy
E22
JealousyWei Yan hides his feelings for Xiao Qiao. Xiao Qiao and Wei Shao attend a New Year ceremony together, and grow closer.
Heart-guarding Mirror
E23
Heart-guarding MirrorDrunk Xiao Qiao kisses husband, both forget. She helps Xiao Tao buy mirror for General Liang. Wei Shao thinks it's his, gets jealous, then gets own. Qiao Ci escapes to Deer Hunt. Yulou invents kidnapping story to explain her stay at Yunju.
The Deer Hunt
E24
The Deer HuntQiao Ci arrives unexpectedly in Yunju. After clearing his name with Xiao Qiao's help, he reveals why he left Yanzhou. Liu Yan becomes Lord of Liangya. Qiao Fan learns they're uninvited to the Deer Hunt. Lady Yulou urges Zi Xin to fight.
Change of Reputation
E25
Change of ReputationA successful Qiao Ci helps Wei Shao with the canal project. Wei Shao and Xiao Qiao open up to each other. Su E Huang tries to win over Liu Yan.
Seducing Wei Shao
E26
Seducing Wei ShaoSu E Huang fails to seduce Wei Shao. Gao Heng leaves Yu County. Su E Huang discovers Wei Yan’s feelings for Xiao Qiao.
Spreading Rumours
E27
Spreading RumoursA jealous Wei Shao quarrels with Xiao Qiao before making up. To protect them, Wei Yan decides to reveal what really happened.
Telling the Truth
E28
Telling the TruthWei Yan leaves Yu County. Punished and exiled, Su E Huang vows revenge. Liu Yan leads his troops to war on behalf of Su E Huang.
Attacking Yanzhou
E29
Attacking YanzhouLiu Yan leads his troops on the offensive. Wei Shao faces a dilemma. Xiao Qiao seeks help. Wei Yan attempts to support Wei Shao.
Heartbroken
E30
HeartbrokenXiao Qiao, denied troops by Qiao Fan, floods marshland to block Liu Yan's reinforcements. Wei Shao wins at Panyi while Qiao Ci joins Wei Liang to defeat Liu Yang at Liangchen, thanks to Xiaotao's message delivery.
Knelt down
E31
Knelt downWei Shao returns to Yunju after the battle and discovers that Xiao Qiao faced 20,000 soldiers alone. Although he reacts harshly upon seeing her, he later manages to express his concern and true feelings to her.
Knelt Down
E32
Knelt DownWei Shao meets his father-in-law and acknowledges him. He and Xiao Qiao spend time with her family, including Qiao Fan, with whom her relationship has changed. The Governor tries to convince Qiao Fan to give him Boya but she refuses.
Good Luck
E33
Good LuckSu E Huang does what it takes to motivate Liu Yan. Xiao Qiao surprises Wei Shao. Wei Liang heads to Kang County.
Sever All Ties
E34
Sever All TiesQiao Ping is trapped. Da Qiao is in danger. Wei Liang dies in a battle. Wei Shao vows revenge.
Unpredictable Outcome
E35
Unpredictable OutcomeWei Shao leads his troops into battle. Su E Huang claims a victory. Qiao Ping is rescued and sends reinforcements to Wei Shao.
At War
E36
At WarWei Yan shows up at a critical moment. Bi Zhi and Wei Shao join forces for a siege. Liu Yan is defeated. Peace is achieved at last.
