
She transmigrates into a story—as the doomed noble bride. Married to a man fated to kill her in a month, she’s already on borrowed time. And somehow, the Emperor is her cousin—from the same world as her. Now the script is set… but she’s done playing by it.

This episode tells the story of Li Xunzhi (Princess Changle), who time-traveled from modern times. Armed with her knowledge of the original novel, she attempts to prevent the villain Yin Kui from framing Xiao Xing in a pivotal plotline. In the original story, Xiao Xing was forced to marry Yin Kui after being drugged, ultimately leading him down the path of rebellion. To alter this fate, Li Xunzhi infiltrates the room where the incident is to occur on the eve of the wedding, trying to sever this "unfortunate connection." However, upon entering the room, she finds it empty. As she wonders what's happening, she is caught red-handed by Xiao Xing, who had been lying in ambush.

This segment follows Li Xunzui, who has time-traveled from modern times. Under the influence of an aphrodisiac, she originally intended to assassinate Xiao Xing, the heir of Marquis Pingchang, in order to survive with her cousin Ji Sui. However, during the process of Xiao Xing subduing her, Li Xunzui is captivated by his handsome appearance and muscular physique, instantly changing her mind. When Xiao Xing questions her intentions with a knife in hand, Li Xunzui cleverly deflects by claiming she was "testing his martial arts." She then decides to act before her rival, Yin Kui, can make a move, aiming to "conquer" this future husband first.

She transmigrates into a story—as the doomed noble bride. Married to a man fated to kill her in a month, she’s already on borrowed time. And somehow, the Emperor is her cousin—from the same world as her. Now the script is set… but she’s done playing by it.

Li Xunz's mind races with ways to confess her feelings to Xiao Xing and clarify her relationship with her imperial cousin, believing that simply expressing her affection for Xiao Xing will resolve the crisis. Following this, Xiao Xing and Li Xunz hold a grand wedding. To everyone's surprise, Emperor Ji Sui personally presides over the ceremony, demonstrating the esteemed status of Li Xunz (Princess Changle). Amidst the officiant's pronouncements, the couple successfully completes the three bows, concluding the ceremony to joyous cheers from the assembled guests.

This episode reveals the dual identities of Li Xunzhi and her cousin Ji Sui. Ji Sui unexpectedly time-travels and becomes the Emperor of Da Ye. He is utterly panicked by this sudden change in identity and the immense pressure of his thesis (from his modern memories). Li Xunzhi, a transmigration character, secretly meets with Ji Sui in the deep palace. She not only calms the flustered Ji Sui but also reveals a shocking "spoiler": in the original novel, the male protagonist Xiao Xing's rebellion was actually due to the "illicit affair" between the Emperor (Ji Sui) and Princess Chang Le (Li Xunzhi), which made Xiao Xing feel "green with envy." This revelation plunges Ji Sui into greater shock and a sense of crisis.

Ji Sui and her cousin Li Xunzhi, both time-travelers from the 21st century, are having a private conversation in the room. Li Xunzhi realizes that to prevent Xiao Xing, who controls the military, from rebelling due to suspicion of his wife's affair with the emperor, his doubts must be eliminated. She plans to first prove her innocence, then use her personal charm to completely win over Xiao Xing. However, just as Ji Sui marvels at her cousin "putting herself in the game" and embraces her intimately, Xiao Xing suddenly appears, urging the Emperor to return to the palace under the pretext of Eunuch Wang looking for him. The atmosphere becomes extremely awkward in an instant, and Ji Sui hurriedly and pale-faced explains that they were merely "reminiscing."

Modern soul Li Xunzheng transmigrates to become the Princess of Changle in the Great Ye Dynasty and marries Xiao Xing, the heir of Pingchang Marquis, through a political marriage. On their wedding night, Xiao Xing is distant but courteous. Li Xunzheng, anxious about Xiao Xing's misunderstanding due to her private reunion with her cousin (the current Emperor Ji Sui), tries to use her modern knowledge to win over her husband. Meanwhile, Xiao Xing's subordinate Cheng Yi reminds him that this arranged marriage is a "stake" planted by the emperor to check Xiao Xing's control over the Youyi Army. However, Xiao Xing unexpectedly defends Li Xunzheng. Just as Li Xunzheng is studying a "guide to seduction," Xiao Xing's adopted son, An An, suddenly appears. His status as an "illegitimate son" announces further chaos into Li Xunzheng's new life.

Li Xinzhi unexpectedly discovers that Xiao Xing has a son named An'an. Faced with the taunts of the sharp-tongued little brat, she, with her modern soul awakened, not only doesn't back down but vows to "have eight children" with Xiao Xing. On their wedding night, Li Xinzhi worries that Xiao Xing has a "white moonlight," while Xiao Xing gently confesses that An'an is the orphan of his sacrificed sworn brother. After the misunderstanding is cleared, Li Xinzhi shyly flips through a "newlywed guide" on the spot and takes the initiative to undress Xiao Xing, their relationship heating up.

This episode recounts the amusing events of Li Xunzhan and Xiao Xing's wedding night. Li Xunzhan, a modern-day穿越者, couldn't hide her excitement (crush) when faced with the stunningly fit Xiao Xing. Just as she was eagerly anticipating the night, Xiao Xing revealed that their grandmother had sent eavesdroppers outside the room. To fulfill their duty, Xiao Xing faked intimacy by repeatedly tapping the wooden bed frame. Though disappointed, Li Xunzhan understood their marriage was decreed by the emperor and decided to play along. The next morning, Li Xunzhan woke up attended by her maid, Xiangyi. Outside, she boldly addressed Xiao Xing, who was practicing spear-wielding, as "husband," thus beginning their act as a loving couple.