The Princess's Gambit: Season 1

On her way to be married, Jiang Taohua meets Shen Zaiye. Later, fearing the wedding might be called off, she resolves to take action.

Jiang Taohua marries Shen Zaiye willingly, but he suspects she may have ulterior motives. On their wedding day, he sets a trap to humiliate her.

Jiang Tao Hua and Shen Zai Ye test each other in a tense standoff. After Xue Ran is killed, Shen Zai Ye takes swift action.

Jiang Tao Hua escapes from the Crown Prince's residence and seeks help from Mu Wu Xia. She then offers to help Shen Zai Ye take on Meng Zhen Zhen.

Jiang Tao Hua and Shen Zai Ye come up with a scheme. On the wedding day, Meng Zhen Zhen stirs trouble, and Jiang Tao Hua waits for an opportunity.

Shen Zai Ye places Meng Zhen Zhen under house arrest. The Crown Prince tries to bring him down — but Shen uncovers the source of the counterfeit money.

Jiang Tao Hua and Shen Zai Ye investigate a gambling house. Unaware that danger is closing in, they elude the Crown Prince.

The Crown Prince destroys the evidence. Jiang Tao Hua and Shen Zai Ye stumble upon some counterfeit money and decide to investigate.

Xiang Qing Ying and Mu Wu Xia follow Shen Zai Ye's tracks into the mountains — and find Shen Zai Ye and Jiang Tao Hua.

With their whereabouts discovered, Jiang Tao Hua and Shen Zai Ye distract the ambushers while Mu Wu Xia and Xiang Qing Ying lead the villagers to safety.

Shen Zai Ye and Jiang Tao Hua discover the location of the silver mine and relocate the planned hunt. Meng Huai Jin schemes against them.

Xiang Qing Ying comforts Mu Wu Xia. Shen Zai Ye and Jiang Tao Hua are trapped. After escaping, they decide to team up to confront Empress Lu.

Shen Zai Ye is ambushed in the mine — but Mu Wu Xia comes to the rescue. Meanwhile, Jiang Tao Hua takes bold risks to earn Shen Zai Ye's trust.

After defeating the Crown Prince, Shen Zai Ye continues dealing with the Meng family and grows closer to Jiang Tao Hua.

Meng Zhen Zhen unsuccessfully tries to poison Shen Zai Ye, who takes this opportunity to wipe out other threats hiding within his household.

Jiang Tao Hua makes a shocking discovery. Shen Zai Ye targets a key enemy but is injured trying to capture them.

Xiang Qing Ying befriends Li Jiao Han, and Mu Wu Xia becomes jealous. Jiang Tao Hua confides in Shen Zai Ye, who chooses to trust her.

Jiang Tao Hua saves Mu Wu Xia, but Shen Zai Ye misunderstands the situation. Later, Shen Zai Ye rescues Jiang Tao Hua.

Shen Zai Ye learns the truth and struggles with remorse. Jiang Tao Hua awakens from her coma only to find she suffers from amnesia.

Shen Zai Ye reunites with Jiang Tao Hua, yet she remains cold toward him. Shen Zai Ye traps the delegation from Beiyuan, and Empress Lu suddenly shows up.

Shen Zai Ye becomes aware of Jiang Tao Hua's amnesia and decides to help her recover her memory. Jiang Tao Hua discovers a new clue in the secret room.

The villainous Meng Zhen Zhen kidnaps Jiang Tao Hua. After learning about this, Shen Zai Ye rushes to her rescue.

Jiang Tao Hua unexpectedly regains her memory. Li Jiao Han dies, and Shen Zai Ye seizes the opportunity to restore the imperial examination.

Empress Lu begins implementing her plan. Jiang Tao Hua tries to cut ties with Shen Zai Ye. Meanwhile, Mu Wu Yin plots with Meng Zhen Zhen.

Mu Wu Xia is charged for the murder of the Second Prince and placed under house arrest. Shen Zai Ye secretly investigates the case.

Shen Zai Ye remains skeptical about the murder of the Second Prince. Meng Zhen Zhen strikes a deal with him.

Shen Zai Ye forces Mu Wu Yin to drop out of the imperial examination. Mu Wu Yin decides to target Mu Wu Xia. Shen Zai Ye heads to Beiyuan for the antidote.

Jiang Tao Hua and Shen Zai Ye rush to Luocheng. Empress Lu teams up with Mu Wu Yin to sabotage their plans, and involves Mu Wu Xia and Xiang Qing Ying.

Jiang Tao Hua is attacked — but Shen Zai Ye comes to the rescue. Together, they uncover a new secret.

When explosions rock the city, Empress Lu escapes. She then seals the city off — but Shen Zai Ye leads the rest of the inhabitants to break out.