Episode
The Prisoner of Beauty: Betrothal
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- The Prisoner of Beauty
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 2
- Air date
- 2025-05-13
- Runtime
- 44 min
Episode context
Betrothal is Episode 2 in Season 1 of The Prisoner of Beauty. It aired on 2025-05-13. The runtime is 44 min.
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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 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.
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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.