Pursuit of Jade
This drama follows Fan Changyu, a butcher’s daughter, and Xie Zheng, a fallen noble seeking revenge. Their fake marriage turns into true love, but war tears them apart. Determined, Fan Changyu wields her butcher’s knife on the battlefield, searching for justice and her husband. Meanwhile, Xie Zheng reclaims his title, fighting to protect his country and love. Reunited in battle, they stand together, defying fate, uncovering the truth, and returning home without forgetting their vows.
Episodes
1Episode 1
46 minMar 6, 2026★ 8.2
Fan Changyu rescues Xie Zheng in the snow and evades the soldiers searching for him. In the turmoil, their fates become closely entwined.
2Episode 2
46 minMar 6, 2026★ 8.2
Fan Changyu reopens the family pork shop and displays an unusual talent for business. To save her home, she asks Xie Zheng to marry into the family.
3Episode 3
45 minMar 6, 2026★ 8.3
Fan Changyu and Xie Zheng face a crisis, stirring Zheng's emotions. Meanwhile, Qi Shu wistfully recalls playing chess with a mysterious figure.
4Episode 4
49 minMar 6, 2026★ 8.3
Xie Zheng and Fan Changyu grow closer through hardship, and finally consummate their marriage. Qi Shu, under the alias An Xu, enters Luyuan Academy.
5Episode 5
45 minMar 6, 2026★ 8.3
Changyu is upset about the hairpin and the betrothal letter. Gongsun Yin discovers Princess Qi Shu's identity but allows her to stay and study.
6Episode 6
44 minMar 7, 2026★ 8.3
Xie Zheng starts wondering who the Fan family really are. Fan Changyu appears in court over Fan Da's property case, which takes an unexpected turn.
7Episode 7
42 minMar 7, 2026★ 8.2
Fan Changyu escapes from prison to find someone and fights alongside Xie Zheng. Gongsun Yin saves Xie Zheng, and Changyu is set free.
8Episode 8
46 minMar 8, 2026★ 8.2
Fan Changyu learns from Gongsun Yin that Xie Zheng will eventually leave, which upsets her. She teams up with Yu Qianqian to sell braised meat.
9Episode 9
45 minMar 8, 2026★ 8.2
Wei assassins strike again at night. Li Huai'an finds the Fan shrine to the Marquis of Wu'an. Wei Xuan orders He Jingyuan to send troops to Chongzhou.
10Episode 10
44 minMar 9, 2026★ 8.2
At court, Wei Yan suppresses Grand Tutor Li to consolidate his power. Fan Changyu reopens her braised meat stall, and business booms.
11Episode 11
46 minMar 9, 2026★ 8.2
Fan Changyu is attacked by a butcher. Li Huai'an returns for a date with the Grand Princess. Yu Qianqian is pestered by a mysterious merchant.
12Episode 12
47 minMar 10, 2026★ 8.2
Fan Changning meets Yu Bao'er at a tavern. Xie Zheng finds Zhao Xun and Qi Min stockpiling grain. Yu Qianqian gets Xie Zheng to pose as her husband.
13Episode 13
46 minMar 10, 2026★ 8.2
Qi Min discovers Xie Zheng's true identity. On New Year's Eve, the Fan and Zhao families share a celebratory meal and a drunk Changyu tries to confess.
14Episode 14
46 minMar 11, 2026★ 8.2
Qi Min learns Yu Bao'er's true birth date. On the night of the festival, Fan Changyu exposes Song Yan in public. Xie Zheng receives some urgent news.
15Episode 15
46 minMar 11, 2026★ 8.2
Fan Changyu learns the truth about her origins from her grandfather. Yixiang Tower is framed. Yu Qiangian is arrested, and the county yamen office is captured.
16Episode 16
44 minMar 12, 2026★ 8.2
Fan Changyu sneaks into the yamen and fights Sui Yuanqing to free the magistrate. Xie Zheng saves her in time. They later meet at the ferry.
17Episode 17
45 minMar 12, 2026★ 8.2
Fan Changyu and Xie Zheng argue fiercely, parting on bad terms. Yu Qiangian decides to head south to avoid trouble, but is ambushed by bandits.
18Episode 18
46 minMar 13, 2026★ 8.2
Bloodshed erupts in Lin'an as Fan Changyu lures the bandits away. Xie Zheng rushes over to help, only to find her badly wounded and unconscious.
19Episode 19
43 minMar 13, 2026★ 9.0
Xie Zheng vows to marry Fan Changyu, who's still unconscious. When Changning goes missing, Changyu resolves to search for her sister.
20Episode 20
43 minMar 14, 2026★ 9.0
Fan Changyu keeps searching for her sister Changning. With the battle and a rescue operation looming, Xie Zheng and He Jingyuan devise a plan.
21Episode 21
45 minMar 14, 2026★ 9.0
22Episode 22
48 minMar 15, 2026★ 8.5
Grand Tutor Tao schemes to get Fan Changyu to safety. Xie Zheng confronts Sui Yuanging, who takes Fan Changning hostage.
23Episode 23
46 minMar 15, 2026★ 8.5
Xie Zheng pulls off a battlefield miracle, but the tide turns. Fan Changyu weeps with joy on learning that Changning is safe. Shi Yue hatches a plan.
24Episode 24
44 minMar 16, 2026
Qi Shu discovers he has been unrealistic. Fan Changyu is reunited with her long-lost sister. Gongsun Yin gives Xie Zheng a warning.
25Episode 25
46 minMar 17, 2026
Xie Zheng and Fan Changyu grow closer. Fan Changyu foils Shi Yue's plan. Xie Zheng pretends to punish Changyu for breaking army rules.
26Episode 26
45 minMar 18, 2026
Before the battle, Qi Shu and Gongsun Yin reveal their feelings for each other. Fan Changyu goes to her husband's place, and kills Shi Hu.
27Episode 27
43 minMar 19, 2026
Changyu goes looking for someone. Xie Zheng sends Xie Qi to protect her in secret. Xie Zheng saves Zhao Xun, who reveals his true identity.
28Episode 28
49 minMar 20, 2026
Changyu goes looking for someone. Xie Zheng sends Xie Qi to protect her in secret. Xie Zheng saves Zhao Xun, who reveals his true identity.
29Episode 29
46 minMar 21, 2026
Yu Qianqian escapes and meets Changyu outside the city. As the fighting intensifies, Fan Changyu turns back and leads the locals into battle.
30Episode 30
44 minMar 21, 2026
He Jingyuan dies in battle. His last letter reveals who Fan Changyu's biological father is. Qi Min asks Sui Yuanqing to avenge his father.
31Episode 31
44 minMar 22, 2026
Xie Zheng and Fan Changyu's relationship is at an impasse. Wei Xuan is removed from office. Li Huai'an apologizes, and reconciles with Changyu.
32Episode 32
45 minMar 22, 2026
Li Huai'an claims Fan Changyu as his sworn sister to quell rumors. Xie Zheng guesses Qi Min faked his death and suspects there is a mole in the army.
33Episode 33
47 minMar 23, 2026
Li Huai'an learns of Sui Yuanqing's escape and confronts Xie Zheng. Tutor Li's plan fails. Qi Shu returns. Fan Changyu gets closer to Xie Zheng.
34Episode 34
50 minMar 24, 2026
Li Huai'an learns of Sui Yuanqing's escape and confronts Xie Zheng. Tutor Li's plan fails. Qi Shu returns. Fan Changyu gets closer to Xie Zheng.
35Episode 35
46 minMar 25, 2026
Qi Min conspires with Grand Tutor Li, who suggests hosting a banquet. Qi Sheng intends to use the banquet to win over, or eliminate, Xie Zheng.
36Episode 36
46 minMar 26, 2026
Xie Zheng's public declaration of love causes a stir. He seeks the truth behind a palace coup from long ago. Yu Qiangian steals the tiger tally.
37Episode 37
45 minMar 26, 2026
Though ill, Tutor Li attends the event and clashes with Wei Yan. A fire breaks out at Qingyuan palace and Gongsun Yin risks his life to save Qi Shu.
38Episode 38
45 minMar 26, 2026
Intrigue swirls at court and in the martial world. Fan Changyu vows to clear her father's name. Xie Zheng exposes Wei Yan's role in Jinzhou's fall.
39Episode 39
46 minMar 26, 2026
Qi Min leads rebels into the palace, where he confronts Wei Yan. Xie Zheng defeats Wei Yan, who reveals the truth about what happened 17 years ago.
40Episode 40
55 minMar 26, 2026
Wei Yan kills himself to quell the rebellion. Qi Min dies. The young emperor ascends to the throne. Xie Zheng becomes regent, Fan Changyu a general.
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