Ep. 21: Crimson Snake Reflects on Her Past as Princess Honglian and Relationship with Wei Zhuang
Aired on November 19, 2012

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Crimson Snake recalls her unhappy youth as Princess Honglian of the Han Kingdom and her initial meetings with Wei Zhuang. His influence transformed her into a ruthless warrior who killed her own master. She remembers her arranged marriage to General Ji Wuye, attempting to assassinate him on their wedding night. After being overpowered, Wei Zhuang arrived, killed the general, and assumed his position. Crimson Snake fell in love with Wei Zhuang, despite his complete lack of sentiment or emotional interest in her. This narrative explores the complex history between these characters, highlighting the violent events that shaped Crimson Snake’s current identity and her unrequited feelings for the man who saved her from a forced union.
Episodes
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- Ep. 18 · Han Xin faces hostility while Chu Nangong intervenes with a shoe to preserve the bully.
- Ep. 19 · Shaoyu leads Soaring Dragon remnants against Qin while Shengqi faces threats from Net Trap
- Ep. 20 · Crimson Snake and Shengqi Clash After White Phoenix Releases Him Amidst Mistrust
- Ep. 21 · Crimson Snake Reflects on Her Past as Princess Honglian and Relationship with Wei Zhuang
- Ep. 22 · White Phoenix rescues Crimson Snake from Shengqi despite being wounded twice.
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- Ep. 24 · Dao Zhi infiltrates the pavilion to steal the disc while facing White Phoenix
- Ep. 25 · Ziming and Ziyu are captured while tracking Wei Zhuang, leading to a theft dispute.