TV series
The Prisoner of Beauty
Overview
Xiao Qiao, a clever girl from the Qiao family, marries Wei Shao, the brave and kind master of the Wei family. Despite initial wariness due to ancestral grievances, Xiao Qiao and Wei Shao navigate their relationship with humor and determination. As they face challenges together, they come to appreciate each other's qualities through their warm daily life, intertwined with family and national affairs, and work to restore peace and resolve conflicts.
Details
- First air date
- 2025-05-13
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 36 episodes
- Genres
- Drama
- Network
- Tencent Video
- Production
- Tencent Video, Fat Bear Productions
- Country
- CN
- Original language
- ZH
Cast
- Song Zuer as Xiao Qiao
- Liu Yuning as Wei Shao
- Xuan Lu as Su Ehuang
- Liu Duanduan as Wei Yan
- Liu Xiaoqing as Madame Xu
- He Hongshan as Da Qiao
- Li Xueqin as Xiao Tao
- Wei Zixin as Gongsun Yang
- Ao Ziyi as Qiao Ci
- Wang Chengsi as Wei Liang
- Chu Zijun as Wei Duo
- Wu Haochen as Wei Qu
Creators and crew
- Penglai Ke - Creator
- Deng Ke - Director
- Nan Zhen - Screenplay
Episodes
Episode 1: Feud
Fourteen years after a feud was sparked, the Qiao and Wei families become united when Xiao Qiao is sent to marry Wei Shao in her sister's place.
Episode 2: Betrothal
Xiao Qiao and Wei Shao's marriage talks end poorly. Misunderstood by the people of Xindu, Wei Shao gains some support thanks to Xiao Qiao's help.
Episode 3: Expelled
Wei Shao sends Xiao Qiao away from Xindu after gaining the seal. Xiao Qiao vows to stop Liu Yan's evil plan. Wei Shao attacks Panyi.
Episode 4: Prejudices
Xiao Qiao is torn between Wei Shao and Liu Yan. She mourns her grandfather but, out of duty, she vows to honor her engagement.
Episode 5: The Marriage
Wei Shao attends his family's memorial, leaving the injured Xiao Qiao outside the city. She feigns weakness, stirring his guilt.
Episode 6: A Loving Couple
Xiao Qiao struggles with her mother-in-law. Elders urge Wei Shao to take a concubine — though seemingly loving, he is wary of the Qiao family.
Episode 7: Pay Back
Charmed by Wei Shao's affection, Xiao Qiao begins to fall for him. Lady Zhu hopes he'll take Zheng Chuyu as a concubine. Xiao Qiao is framed.
Episode 8: Secret Planning
Xiao Qiao secretly helps Bi Zhi become commander of Boya. Under Gongsun Yang's guidance, Wei Shao learns how to behave toward his wife.
Episode 9: Showdown
Wei Shao learns he's been used, straining his bond with Xiao Qiao. Lady Xu warns Xiao Qiao, who uncovers Wei Shao's weakness.
Episode 10: Lingering Fear
Xiao Qiao defends a targeted Wei Shao, deepening their bond. Wei Shao asks Xiao Qiao to organize Lady Xu's birthday banquet.
Episode 11: A Birthday Gift
Xiao Qiao faces setbacks while putting together a gift for Lady Xu. Provoked by Wei Yan, Xiao Qiao and Wei Shao have a terrible fight.
Episode 12: Instigate
Xiao Qiao urges Wei Shao to divert water from Yanzhou to relieve the drought. Wei Yan's revelations about Wei Shao lead Xiao Qiao to feel betrayed.
Episode 13: Sulking
Wei Shao agrees to repair the canal to smooth his relationship with Xiao Qiao. Lady Su E Huang arrives for a visit — but she has an ulterior motives.
Episode 14: Lady Yulou's Visit
Su E Huang meets Wei Shao alone, upsetting Xiao Qiao. Grain sent by the Qiao family is destroyed — and Xiao Qiao and Wei Yan are blamed.
Episode 15: Find the Culprit
Xiao Qiao prompts Wei Yan to reconcile with his grandmother, then takes action to resolve the conflict between Lady Zhu and Wei Shao.
Episode 16: Mediate
Wei Shao and Xiao Qiao grow closer when they travel to Rong County. A conspiracy against Wei Shao begins to unfold.
Episode 17: Probing
Wei Shao faces trouble. Xiao Qiao helps him rally the troops. After Yuan Wang and Wei Dian oppose the canal plan, Xiao Qiao plots to drive them apart.
Episode 18: Stargazing Date
Xiao Qiao tries to deepen her bond with Wei Shao. Yuan Wang's daughter falls for Wei Liang, unaware that his heart belongs to another.
Episode 19: Real Feelings
Wei Shao and his party return to Yu County, but Xiao Qiao has an accident. After the scare, they finally open their hearts to each other.
Episode 20: Truly Cares
Da Qiao and her husband live peacefully. As Wei Shao's relationship with his mother improves, his feelings for Xiao Qiao are confirmed.
Episode 21: Live Without Her
After avoiding Xiao Qiao for a while, Wei Shao resolves to reconcile with his feelings, which leads their relationship to deepen.
Episode 22: Jealousy
Wei Yan hides his feelings for Xiao Qiao. Xiao Qiao and Wei Shao attend a New Year ceremony together, and grow closer.
Episode 23: Heart-guarding Mirror
Da Qiao helps Bi Zhi bolster his position. An ill-intentioned Su E Huang shows up. Liu Yan prepares to make his move at the upcoming assembly.
Episode 24: The Deer Hunt
Xiao Qiao welcomes Qiao Ci, then exposes Su E Huang. On the day of the assembly, Qiao Ci and Su Zi Xin confront each other.
Episode 25: Change of Reputation
A successful Qiao Ci helps Wei Shao with the canal project. Wei Shao and Xiao Qiao open up to each other. Su E Huang tries to win over Liu Yan.
Episode 26: Seducing Wei Shao
Su E Huang fails to seduce Wei Shao. Gao Heng leaves Yu County. Su E Huang discovers Wei Yan’s feelings for Xiao Qiao.
Episode 27: Spreading Rumours
A jealous Wei Shao quarrels with Xiao Qiao before making up. To protect them, Wei Yan decides to reveal what really happened.
Episode 28: Telling the Truth
Wei Yan leaves Yu County. Punished and exiled, Su E Huang vows revenge. Liu Yan leads his troops to war on behalf of Su E Huang.
Episode 29: Attacking Yanzhou
Liu Yan leads his troops on the offensive. Wei Shao faces a dilemma. Xiao Qiao seeks help. Wei Yan attempts to support Wei Shao.
Episode 30: Heartbroken
Xiao Qiao risks her life to join Wei Shao and successfully persuades the enemy forces to retreat. Liu Yan withdraws.
Episode 31: Knelt down
After a misunderstanding, Wei Shao rushes after Xiao Qiao. Da Qiao and her husband decide to return to Kang County. Wei Shao opens up to Xiao Qiao.
Episode 32: Knelt Down
Liu Yan decides to pursue the traitor. The Qiao family reunites. Wei Shao makes overtures to Xiao Qiao's family, and to include her in his.
Episode 33: Good Luck
Su E Huang does what it takes to motivate Liu Yan. Xiao Qiao surprises Wei Shao. Wei Liang heads to Kang County.
Episode 34: Sever All Ties
Qiao Ping is trapped. Da Qiao is in danger. Wei Liang dies in a battle. Wei Shao vows revenge.
Episode 35: Unpredictable Outcome
Wei Shao leads his troops into battle. Su E Huang claims a victory. Qiao Ping is rescued and sends reinforcements to Wei Shao.
Episode 36: At War
Wei Yan shows up at a critical moment. Bi Zhi and Wei Shao join forces for a siege. Liu Yan is defeated. Peace is achieved at last.
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