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The Shadow Sovereign — Storyline
A low-born scholar rises to power to avenge his father, only to find an unexpected alliance and deep love with the defiant princess he once vowed to destroy.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Li Hongyi, Kong Xue'er, Liu Xuwei, Hana Lin
The Shadow Sovereign — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2026-07-23 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 18 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Chinese |
| Network | bilibili |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8/10 (4 votes) |
The Shadow Sovereign — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: The Beautiful Man turns into the Top Scholar (2026-07-23) — Princess Zhaoyang, acting on the Crown Prince's orders, destroys the examination papers of humble scholars, cutting off their path to official office. Left with no other choice, th
- E2: Impeachment in Court (2026-07-23) — At the Scholar's Banquet, the new Top Scholar, Shen Xiao, impeaches Zhaoyang for being extravagant and suggests the Crown Prince take charge of repairing the Yongtong Canal for dis
- E3: Kill Three Birds with One Stone (2026-07-23) — The Crown Prince is furious at Zhaoyang because of the Yontong Canal. To ease the Crown Prince's suspicions, Zhaoyang proposes a plan for him to replace money with grains. Not only
- E4: Princess from the Cold Palace (2026-07-24) — Shen Xiao learns from the Recluse Le Sheng that Zhaoyang once struggled to survive in the Cold Palace, leaving him even more intrigued by her. As he honors his promise to spend eve
- E5: Your Highness, Will You Protect Me? (2026-07-24) — Shen Xiao mourns his father. Zhaoyang hints that his father's death is suspicious. Shen Xiao decides to investigate the truth.
- E6: Private Treasury Break-Ins (2026-07-25) — Shen Xiao notices that the Crown Prince is pocketing the grains given for the canal repair. He decides to investigate the Crown Prince's private treasury.
- E7: More than a Male Companion (2026-07-25) — When Shen Xiao finds out about the past between Zhaoyang and Cui Jinzhi, he understands that the marriage is out of self-preservation. The Seventh Prince returns to the capital and
- E8: Blade and Trap (2026-07-26) — Ordered by the Emperor to lead the grain donation effort, Zhaoyang finds herself caught between a rock and a hard place. To get out of the predicament, she devises a scheme that pr
- E9: If I Die, Will You Mourn Me? (2026-07-26) — Shen Xiao is thrown into prison, and the Second Prince shifts the blame onto him to protect himself. To clear her own name, Zhaoyang is ordered by the Eastern Palace to enter the p
- E10: The Princess Is Imprisoned (2026-07-28) — Shen Xiao knows that Le Sheng is the Seventh Prince. He also finds out that Zhaoyang is the person who's secretly funding those from humble families. Zhaoyang admits it and gives S
- E11: Before Falling Off the Cliff (2026-07-29) — Cui Jinzhi finds out that the Crown Prince is planning to silence Zhaoyang. He then intervenes to save her and take the blame for the crime. The Yongtong Canal is finally completed
- E12: Letting You Use Me Was My Own Choice (2026-07-30) — Zhaoyang and Shen Xiao survive a fall from a cliff. On a rainy night, they finally confess their feelings to each other. After learning of Zhaoyang's fall, Cui Jinzhi realizes his
- E13: No Dignity Left (2026-07-31) — Shen Xiao and Le Sheng trespass into the Princess Residence to rescue Zhaoyang. Realizing she can't just sit back and await her fate, Zhaoyang decides to enter the palace at night
- E14: Shen Xiao, I Found You a Good Marriage (2026-08-01) — To maintain the Cui family's support, the Crown Prince forces his younger sister, Princess An Le to marry Cui Jinzhi.
- E15: Levee Breach (2026-08-02) — The levee repaired by the Crown Prince is breached. Zhaoyang sees it as an opportunity to get rid of him. Shen Xiao prioritizes the flood victims. Both of them argue over this.
- E16: Refusing the Marriage (2026-08-04) — Shen Xiao defies the imperial decree by refusing the marriage and requests a demotion, volunteering to accompany the Seventh Prince to the Yellow River to tackle the flood crisis.
- E17: Faking His Death (2026-08-05) — An Le poisons Emperor Zheng Yuan to help the Crown Prince take over the throne. Cui Jinzhi confines Zhaoyang and tells her that Shen Xiao is dead. Zhaoyang tries to escape but is s
- E18: The Dust Hasn't Settled (2026-08-06) — Emperor Zheng Yuan appoints the Seventh Prince as the Crown Prince. The noble families try to kill Shen Xiao by accusing him of forging an edict.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Shadow Sovereign have? 1 season(s) with 18 episodes.
Where can I watch The Shadow Sovereign? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
