The Rise of Ning

Season 1

Luo Yining and Luo Shenyuan develop mutual affection while supporting each other. She punishes her mother's killer with his aid. Inspired by her, he clears his master's name by thrice excelling in the Imperial exams.

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40 Episodes

Return to Luo Residence
E1
Return to Luo ResidenceThe legitimate seventh daughter of the Luo family, Luo Yi Ning, has been raised in a villa since childhood. For Old Madam Luo’s 60th birthday, she requests Yi Ning to return to Luo Residence to attend the celebration. However, almost no one in the family welcomes her return. Later, someone tries to frame Luo Yi Ning by using faulty fireworks, but Luo Shen Yuan from the Luo family happens to witness the incident.
Probing the Truth
E2
Probing the TruthYi Ning brings Qing Qu to take a look at Shen Yuan's scar and use acupuncture to see if his hand has recovered. Qing Qu finds something strange about the exploded fireworks and it is related to Madam Qiao's Bilian Court.
Confrontation
E3
ConfrontationYi Ning gathers everyone at Muxi Hall to interrogate Yue and Madam Lv. She reveals that it was Madam Qiao who ordered Madam Lv to bring up the topic, ultimately forcing Madam Qiao to give up her authority to manage the household.
Secret Assistance
E4
Secret AssistanceShen Yuan and Shao An catch Ying sneaking into Haitang House and adding some powder to Yi Ning's incense burner. Later, Shen Yuan returns the sachet of powder to Haitang House, where Yi Ning sees his silhouette. This makes Yi Ning start to suspect his Third Brother.
Severed Ties
E5
Severed TiesCheng Zhang is furious when he finds out that Yi Ning has given his grandfather's paintings to Shen Yuan. He instructs Butler Bai to retrieve it. Shen Yuan, not wanting to trouble Yi Ning any further, tells Shao An to cut off contact with anyone from Haitang House.
Abduction
E6
AbductionYi Ning is kidnapped by Fifth Master Qiao and his men in a small forest. At the same time, Li Ying Long is meeting with Lu Jia Xue in the same forest. Qi An leads his men to rescue Li Ying Long, while Shen Yuan fights Lu Jia Xue one-on-one.
Heartfelt Conversation
E7
Heartfelt ConversationIn the cave, Yi Ning carefully helps Shen Yuan with his bandages, and the two have a heartfelt conversation. Although Shen Yuan doesn't explicitly say what he is up to, he promises Yi Ning that he will never harm the Luo family or hurt her.
Birthday Party
E8
Birthday PartyYi Ning throws a birthday party for Shen Yuan, inviting only Yi Xiu and Lin Mao. Shen Yuan feels touched, and the four of them drink and play games together happily.
Hidden Intentions
E9
Hidden IntentionsYi Ning is afraid that Cheng Lang is sent by Lu Jia Xue to probe her and quickly burns the papercutting she made. Meanwhile, Cheng Lang goes to attend a lesson at Tingfeng Court to learn the status of every young master in Luo Residence.
Irrefutable Evidence
E10
Irrefutable EvidenceYi Ning is knocked unconscious. When she wakes, she finds the performer Lian Qing trying to take advantage of her. He even claims the sash as their love token. Yi Ning tries to run from him.
Taking a Risk
E11
Taking a RiskYi Ning suffers from a high fever and the physician's treatments don't work for her. Shen Yuan recalls Physician Du's advice and begs Old Madam to let him try.
Tracing the Clues
E12
Tracing the CluesYi Ning found out that there was something wrong with the tonic that her mother drank. So, she questions the physician who treated her. However, she can't find any further clues.
Encountering Landslide
E13
Encountering LandslideShen Yuan is accompanying Hai Ru and Yi Ning to the country estate when they unexpectedly encounter a landslide. The carriage ropes tangle around Shen Yuan's leg, nearly pulling him off the cliff.
Tell the Truth
E14
Tell the TruthLu Jia Xue arrives at Luo Residence to search for a wanted criminal. Shen Yuan stands up against him but is pulled aside and flogged. Yi Ning overcomes her fears and steps forward to intervene.
Literary Competition Feast
E15
Literary Competition FeastDuring the Literary Competition Feast, Yi Ning rushes to the stage to play 'Unarmored Conqueror' with Yi Yu to save the situation. Hearing the familiar melody, Lu Jia Xue rushes forward to ask Yi Ning why she chose this song.
The Most Trusted Person
E16
The Most Trusted PersonYi Ning asks Madam Zheng about her mother's death, and Madam Zheng tells her about Gu Ming Lan's situation before her death. She mentions that her father had a great fight with Gu Ming Lan before she passed away. Yi Ning becomes suspicious of the tea leaves.
The Rightful Son
E17
The Rightful SonDuring the family banquet, Old Madam Luo formally announces Shen Yuan's inclusion in the family registry, making him rightfully and officially a legitimate son of the Luo family, recorded under Lin Hai Ru's name.
Words that He Doesn't Mean
E18
Words that He Doesn't MeanYi Xiu secretly comes to visit Lin Mao, but is spotted by Lin Hai Ru. To keep his elder sister from worrying, Lin Mao pretends he has no interest in Yi Xiu and even says some harsh things, which Yi Xiu happens to overhear.
Argument
E19
ArgumentLu Jia Xue points out Yi Ning is Mei. Mei argues that Mei was her servant who was dead. Lu Jia Xue cannot accept the fact that Mei is dead.
Mastermind
E20
MastermindShen Yuan persuades Old Madam Luo to hand over the testimony from back then. After reading it, Shen Yuan finally realizes that the mastermind behind it all is the influential court minister, Wang Yuan.
Retrial
E21
RetrialThe Emperor has issued a decree for Wang Yuan to reopen the case of Chen Dao Yan, and Shen Yuan has decided to enlist Duke Ying to counter Wang Yuan.
Safe
E22
SafeShen Yuan does his best to fight the kidnappers. Thankfully, Shao An and the others appear in time to save them. Yi Ning takes care of Shen Yuan all day and cries. She prays Shen Yuan can wake up soon.
Top Provincial Scholar Banquet
E23
Top Provincial Scholar BanquetWhen Lin Hai Ru hosts a banquet for Shen Yuan, Lu Jia Xue arrives uninvited, ostensibly to offer his congratulations but actually to test the waters, hoping to persuade Luo Shen Yuan to give up any hope of overturning the case.
Rescue Chen Daoyan
E24
Rescue Chen DaoyanShen Yuan wants to rescue Chen Dao Yan, but Lu Jia Xue holds Chen Dao Yan hostage and threatens Shen Yuan to surrender.
The Person She Likes
E25
The Person She LikesYi Ning talks about her history with Lu Jia Xue. Shen Yuan feels bad for Yi Ning and embraces her impulsively.
Breaking Up the Lovers
E26
Breaking Up the LoversLin Mao wants to elope with Yi Xiu, but Yi Ning stops them. Yi Ning brings forth a witness from the day of the incident and embarrasses Chen Lan in front of everyone. Despite this, Chen Lan remains firmly opposed to Lin Mao and Yi Xiu being together.
Using Death as a Threat
E27
Using Death as a ThreatIn a desperate move, Shen Yuan asks Luo Cheng Zhang to write a guarantee and boldly rushes to the magistrate's office to demand the release of Luo Yi Ning. Lu Jia Xue takes the lead and forcibly carries away Luo Yi Ning, leading to a confrontation among the three in the jail.
Revealing True Identity
E28
Revealing True IdentityMadam Zheng finally shares the truth from all those years ago, and Yi Ning is able to confirm her real identity. Shen Yuan swears that no matter what happens in the future, he will always protect Yi Ning.
Leaving Luo Residence
E29
Leaving Luo ResidenceYi Ning thinks she can't make her own decision no matter where she goes and decides to move to Yanrong Pavilion. She is going to be independent and self-sufficient with her own abilities.
Top Scholar
E30
Top ScholarShen Yuan becomes the top scholar and is appointed Senior Judge of Supreme Court. Yi Ning congratulates him, but Shen Yuan feels that Yi Ning has been avoiding him lately.
Father-Daughter Bond
E31
Father-Daughter BondGreat Madam Wei hopes that Yi Ning will close down Yanrong Pavilion and stop showing herself in public for the sake of status and rank. Yi Ning is unwilling to do so, and Wei Ting ends up saying something hurtful. Wei Ling steps in to teach Wei Ting a lesson.
Expressing His Feelings
E32
Expressing His FeelingsWei Ling finds a teacher for Yi Ning, who happens to be Luo Shen Yuan. Shen Yuan teaches Yi Ning how to write, and both feel a bit uncomfortable.
Confirming His Feelings
E33
Confirming His FeelingsShen Yuan finally confirms Yi Ning's feelings for him and happily tells her he will propose to her.
The Flower Festival
E34
The Flower FestivalAt the Flower Festival, the young ladies gather in the flower hall for the feast, but they suddenly begin to experience itching. Shen Jia Rou accuses the floral essence Yi Ning gave them as the cause.
Something Necessary
E35
Something NecessaryYang Ling is imprisoned. Lu Jia Xue purposely lets Luo Shen Yuan whip Yang Ling to test him and Luo Shen Yuan hits him badly. Later, Lu Jia Xue brings Yi Ning into the prison and lets her see how cruel Shen Yuan is to make her give up on Shen Yuan.
Assassinating Duke Ying
E36
Assassinating Duke YingYi Ning goes to the temple to offer a prayer. She is being assassinated by a man in black. Yi Ning realizes that the person is Shen Yuan. Lu Jia Xue arrives in time and they fight. Shen Yuan's crossbow accidentally hurts Yi Ning.
Marriage Proposal
E37
Marriage ProposalLin Mao officially asks the Luo family for Yi Xiu's hand in marriage. He vows to devote himself to Yi Xiu alone, leaving her flustered and shy. Meanwhile, Duke Ying's army has been ambushed. Their fate is uncertain.
Negotiation
E38
NegotiationLuo Shen Yuan finally clears the injustice for his teacher and senior brother. Yi Ning blames Shen Yuan for keeping it from her. Luo Shen Yuan returns to the prison to negotiate with Wang Yuan, while the Supreme Court starts arresting Wang Yuan's accomplices.
The Wedding Day
E39
The Wedding DayThe Luo family is bustling with preparations for Yi Ning's wedding. Meanwhile, Wang Yuan remains adamant about the existence of the agreement. Lu Jia Xue seeks to make a deal with him.
Caught in a Trap
E40
Caught in a TrapLu Jia Xue set a trap to capture Luo Shen Yuan and caused a fire at Haitang House. Everyone in Luo Residence thinks Luo Yi Ning perished in the fire. Luo Shen Yuan breaks down when he rushes to the scene of the fire.