In the Great Qi dynasty, young Emperor Xiao Huan assumes the alias Bai Chifan and draws close to Ling Cangcang, daughter of the Grand Tutor, to reclaim power from him and the Empress Dowager. Cangcang, the brave and righteous leader of the Fenglai Pavilion, joins him in investigating the Lingbi Sect. Their bond deepens into love, but her master's death sparks a fatal misunderstanding. Though they become Emperor and Empress, old wounds keep them apart. Refusing to abandon the truth, Cangcang endures betrayal and peril, only to discover Xiao Huan's silent devotion. Together, they restore peace, and prove that neither love nor the realm must be forsaken.
Love & Crown (Season 1)
Episode 1 (Episode 1)
Air date: 2025-11-14
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Ling Cangcang won't marry her enemy, Xiao Huan. On their wedding night, she recalls how he used a fake identity to get close to her.
Episode 2 (Episode 2)
Air date: 2025-11-14
Runtime: 48 min
Overview: Ling Cangcang is poisoned and Xiao Huan rushes to her rescue, which leads both of them to be thrown into prison.
Episode 3 (Episode 3)
Air date: 2025-11-14
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Xiao Huan is badly injured while protecting Ling Cangcang. Posing as a married couple during the investigation of a case stirs hidden feelings.
Episode 4 (Episode 4)
Air date: 2025-11-14
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: After proposing, Xiao Huan reveals he is the Emperor and kills Li Lu. Heartbroken, Ling Cangcang turns against him but acts affectionate at a banquet.
Episode 5 (Episode 5)
Air date: 2025-11-15
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: A humiliated Ling Cangcang poisons Xiao Huan to test him. He hides his feelings because of his power, yet subtly displays his affection.
Episode 6 (Episode 6)
Air date: 2025-11-15
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Xiao Huan triggers a latent poison to pressure Ling Xuefeng and feels guilty as reform stalls. Ling Cangcang discovers a mysterious mark.
Episode 7 (Episode 7)
Air date: 2025-11-16
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Ling Cangcang would rather die than kill Xiao Huan. Xiao Huan questions the cause of his master's death, leaving her disheartened.
Episode 8 (Episode 8)
Air date: 2025-11-16
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Ling Cangcang investigates her master's death. Xiao Huan asks Li Chengtian to come out of seclusion, and Ling Cangcang demands the truth.
Episode 9 (Episode 9)
Air date: 2025-11-17
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Ling Cangcang infiltrates the inner treasury to steal the phoenix seal. Xiao Huan secretly helps her, and she finally grasps his true intentions.
Episode 10 (Episode 10)
Air date: 2025-11-17
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Ling Cangcang is poisoned. Xiao Huan gives her an antidote, and sends her a contraceptive herbal drink, leaving her devastated.
Episode 11 (Episode 11)
Air date: 2025-11-18
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Ling Cangcang steals the jade seal to save Luo Xianxue, and Xiao Huan forces her to choose between them.
Episode 12 (Episode 12)
Air date: 2025-11-18
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Luo Xianxue sets himself on fire, and Xiao Huan grants Ling Cangcang her freedom. When Jiangzhou faces ruin, she leads the troops against the enemy.
Episode 13 (Episode 13)
Air date: 2025-11-19
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Ling Cangcang is captured. Xiao Huan pretends to negotiate a peace treaty, while secretly planning a rescue.
Episode 14 (Episode 14)
Air date: 2025-11-19
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Ling Cangcang refuses to admit she is the empress, which makes Kumoer suspicious and heightens tensions in the camp.
Episode 15 (Episode 15)
Air date: 2025-11-20
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Disguised as Bai Chifan, Xiao Huan attempts to rescue Ling Cangcang. Du Tingxin lowers her guard while Ling Cangcang denies she's the empress.
Episode 16 (Episode 16)
Air date: 2025-11-21
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Ling Cangcang and Xiao Huan team up to steal the troop deployment map. Ling Xuefeng is forced to reveal his hand.
Episode 17 (Episode 17)
Air date: 2025-11-21
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: After Xiao Huan is poisoned, Ling Cangcang returns to the camp to share his fate. Xiao Huan reveals his identity and defeats Kumoer.
Episode 18 (Episode 18)
Air date: 2025-11-22
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Zhong Lin fails to assassinate Xiao Qianqing — but Xiao Qianqing helps her escape, saving her life.
Episode 19 (Episode 19)
Air date: 2025-11-23
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Ling Cangcang stays by Xiao Huan as his life hangs by a thread. Xiao Qianqing falls off a cliff, but is rescued.
Episode 20 (Episode 20)
Air date: 2025-11-23
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Xiao Huan survives and reconciles with Xiao Qianqing. Ling Xuefeng and Luo Xianxue conspire to murder Xiao Huan.
Episode 21 (Episode 21)
Air date: 2025-11-24
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Ling Cangcang learns the truth about the poisoning and reconciles with Xiao Huan. The Xiao brothers unite to drive the reforms.
Episode 22 (Episode 22)
Air date: 2025-11-25
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Ling Cangcang urges her father to turn back, but it's in vain. Xiao Huan defeats Ling Xuefeng, leaving Du Tingxin traumatized and heartbroken.
Episode 23 (Episode 23)
Air date: 2025-11-25
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Du Tingxin vows to avenge Xiao Huan. Xiao Qianqing begs Xiao Huan to let her marry Zhong Lin.
Episode 24 (Episode 24)
Air date: 2025-11-26
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Ling Cangcang is pregnant, which Xiao Huan is overjoyed about. Du Tingxin begins plotting, and Li Hongqing rushes from the capital to the rescue.
Episode 25 (Episode 25)
Air date: 2025-11-27
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Xiao Ying tries to assassinate Xiao Huan. Ling Cangcang protects him, but miscarries as a result. Furious, Xiao Huan imprisons Xiao Ying.
Episode 26 (Episode 26)
Air date: 2025-11-27
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Xiao Qianqing cripples Xiao Ying's meridians. Ling Xuefeng secretly plots a coup, which Xiao Huan cleverly foils.
Episode 27 (Episode 27)
Air date: 2025-11-28
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Ling Jueding helps Xiao Huan quell the rebellion, and Lu Qi and Luo Xianxue die in battle. Xiao Qianqing plans to flee with Xiao Ying.
Episode 28 (Episode 28)
Air date: 2025-11-29
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Du Tingxin instigates Empress Dowager Liu, leading to Xiao Ying's sudden death. Li Hongqing rushes back to the palace.
Episode 29 (Episode 29)
Air date: 2025-11-29
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Empress Liu takes her own life. Xiao Qianqing and Xiao Huan turn against each other. Du Tingxin leads her troops, surrounding the palace.
Episode 30 (Episode 30)
Air date: 2025-11-30
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Xiao Qianqing rules as regent while Xiao Huan is imprisoned. Ling Cangcang searches for Zhong Lin in vain. The Xiao brothers make a pact.
Episode 31 (Episode 31)
Air date: 2025-12-01
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Xiao Huan jumps into the river, ending his life and throwing the court into chaos. Ling Cangcang seeks to find out what led to Xiao Ying's death.
Episode 32 (Episode 32)
Air date: 2025-12-02
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Ling Xuefeng dies by suicide. Ling Cangcang plans to counter Du Tingxin's power. Xiao Huan returns, disguised as the Ghost King.
Episode 33 (Episode 33)
Air date: 2025-12-02
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Zhong Lin escapes and frees the Lingbi followers. Xiao Huan uncovers a all-important secret.
Episode 34 (Episode 34)
Air date: 2025-12-02
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Xiao Qianqing finally discovers the cause of Xiao Ying's death. Ling Cangcang is punished for saving Zhong Lin. Lingbi followers rally to Xiao Huan.
Episode 35 (Episode 35)
Air date: 2025-12-02
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Xiao Huan leads an army and crushes Du Tingxin, but dies on the battlefield. Five years later, his son ascends to the throne.
