Love & Crown
PG132025•45m•8.0/10
Drama
Ratings
🎬TMDb
8.0/10(7)
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.
Production
H&R Century Pictures, Youku
Language
ZH
Status
Ended
First Aired
November 14, 2025
Last Aired
December 2, 2025
Networks
Youku
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2025-11-14
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.
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2025-11-14
Ling Cangcang is poisoned and Xiao Huan rushes to her rescue, which leads both of them to be thrown into prison.
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2025-11-14
Xiao Huan is badly injured while protecting Ling Cangcang. Posing as a married couple during the investigation of a case stirs hidden feelings.
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2025-11-14
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.
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2025-11-15
A humiliated Ling Cangcang poisons Xiao Huan to test him. He hides his feelings because of his power, yet subtly displays his affection.
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2025-11-15
Xiao Huan triggers a latent poison to pressure Ling Xuefeng and feels guilty as reform stalls. Ling Cangcang discovers a mysterious mark.
E7
Episode 7
Air date: 2025-11-16
Ling Cangcang would rather die than kill Xiao Huan. Xiao Huan questions the cause of his master's death, leaving her disheartened.
E8
Episode 8
Air date: 2025-11-16
Ling Cangcang investigates her master's death. Xiao Huan asks Li Chengtian to come out of seclusion, and Ling Cangcang demands the truth.
E9
Episode 9
Air date: 2025-11-17
Ling Cangcang infiltrates the inner treasury to steal the phoenix seal. Xiao Huan secretly helps her, and she finally grasps his true intentions.
E10
Episode 10
Air date: 2025-11-17
Ling Cangcang is poisoned. Xiao Huan gives her an antidote, and sends her a contraceptive herbal drink, leaving her devastated.
E11
Episode 11
Air date: 2025-11-18
Ling Cangcang steals the jade seal to save Luo Xianxue, and Xiao Huan forces her to choose between them.
E12
Episode 12
Air date: 2025-11-18
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.
E13
Episode 13
Air date: 2025-11-19
Ling Cangcang is captured. Xiao Huan pretends to negotiate a peace treaty, while secretly planning a rescue.
E14
Episode 14
Air date: 2025-11-19
Ling Cangcang refuses to admit she is the empress, which makes Kumoer suspicious and heightens tensions in the camp.
E15
Episode 15
Air date: 2025-11-20
Disguised as Bai Chifan, Xiao Huan attempts to rescue Ling Cangcang. Du Tingxin lowers her guard while Ling Cangcang denies she's the empress.
E16
Episode 16
Air date: 2025-11-21
Ling Cangcang and Xiao Huan team up to steal the troop deployment map. Ling Xuefeng is forced to reveal his hand.
E17
Episode 17
Air date: 2025-11-21
After Xiao Huan is poisoned, Ling Cangcang returns to the camp to share his fate. Xiao Huan reveals his identity and defeats Kumoer.
E18
Episode 18
Air date: 2025-11-22
Zhong Lin fails to assassinate Xiao Qianqing — but Xiao Qianqing helps her escape, saving her life.
E19
Episode 19
Air date: 2025-11-23
Ling Cangcang stays by Xiao Huan as his life hangs by a thread. Xiao Qianqing falls off a cliff, but is rescued.
E20
Episode 20
Air date: 2025-11-23
Xiao Huan survives and reconciles with Xiao Qianqing. Ling Xuefeng and Luo Xianxue conspire to murder Xiao Huan.
E21
Episode 21
Air date: 2025-11-24
Ling Cangcang learns the truth about the poisoning and reconciles with Xiao Huan. The Xiao brothers unite to drive the reforms.
E22
Episode 22
Air date: 2025-11-25
Ling Cangcang urges her father to turn back, but it's in vain. Xiao Huan defeats Ling Xuefeng, leaving Du Tingxin traumatized and heartbroken.
E23
Episode 23
Air date: 2025-11-25
Du Tingxin vows to avenge Xiao Huan. Xiao Qianqing begs Xiao Huan to let her marry Zhong Lin.
E24
Episode 24
Air date: 2025-11-26
Ling Cangcang is pregnant, which Xiao Huan is overjoyed about. Du Tingxin begins plotting, and Li Hongqing rushes from the capital to the rescue.
E25
Episode 25
Air date: 2025-11-27
Xiao Ying tries to assassinate Xiao Huan. Ling Cangcang protects him, but miscarries as a result. Furious, Xiao Huan imprisons Xiao Ying.
E26
Episode 26
Air date: 2025-11-27
Xiao Qianqing cripples Xiao Ying's meridians. Ling Xuefeng secretly plots a coup, which Xiao Huan cleverly foils.
E27
Episode 27
Air date: 2025-11-28
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.
E28
Episode 28
Air date: 2025-11-29
Du Tingxin instigates Empress Dowager Liu, leading to Xiao Ying's sudden death. Li Hongqing rushes back to the palace.
E29
Episode 29
Air date: 2025-11-29
Empress Liu takes her own life. Xiao Qianqing and Xiao Huan turn against each other. Du Tingxin leads her troops, surrounding the palace.
E30
Episode 30
Air date: 2025-11-30
Xiao Qianqing rules as regent while Xiao Huan is imprisoned. Ling Cangcang searches for Zhong Lin in vain. The Xiao brothers make a pact.
E31
Episode 31
Air date: 2025-12-01
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.
E32
Episode 32
Air date: 2025-12-02
Ling Xuefeng dies by suicide. Ling Cangcang plans to counter Du Tingxin's power. Xiao Huan returns, disguised as the Ghost King.
E33
Episode 33
Air date: 2025-12-02
Zhong Lin escapes and frees the Lingbi followers. Xiao Huan uncovers a all-important secret.
E34
Episode 34
Air date: 2025-12-02
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.
E35
Episode 35
Air date: 2025-12-02
Xiao Huan leads an army and crushes Du Tingxin, but dies on the battlefield. Five years later, his son ascends to the throne.
Cast
Ren Jialun
Xiao Huan / Bai Chifan
Peng Xiaoran
Ling Cangcang
Zhang Yao
Xiao Qianqing
Estelle Chen
Du Tingxin
Wang Zhuocheng
Luo Xianxue
He Nan
Zhong Lin
Liu Mengrui
Xiao Ying
Luo Mingjie
Li Hongqing
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