Episode guide
A Dream Within a Dream: Season 1
40 episodes · premiered Jun 26, 2025
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- Episode 1: Becoming the Female Lead Jun 26, 2025 · 45m During the script-reading for a period drama, Song Xiaoyu feels that it's unfair for Song Yimeng, the female lead. On the other hand, a click on the keyboard sends Song Xiaoyu into the…
- Episode 2: Six Months before the Wedding Jun 26, 2025 · 49m After crossing over into Song Yimeng's body, Song Xiaoyu is surprised to find out that she has arrived six months before her wedding. It seems she now has enough time to gradually change…
- Episode 3: Love Line Jun 26, 2025 · 44m Nan Heng jumps into the water as soon as he hears Song Yimeng falling into the water. While Song Yimeng is struggling, she sees Nan Heng who looks exactly like Nan Feng. Her first reaction…
- Episode 4: Stalling Tactic Jun 26, 2025 · 44m Song Yimeng doesn't know that Nan Heng is determined to kill her. She tries to bargain for her life with the Duan Blade Technique.
- Episode 5: Law of Mutual Rescue Jun 26, 2025 · 43m Song Yimeng intends to be on good terms with Chu Guihong, who was just released from prison. She tells him how Nan Heng is going to put him on the spot in the imperial court.
- Episode 6: Assassin Jun 26, 2025 · 45m Fading River Moon is a guild hall opened in the capital by Nan Heng three years ago in secret. He has another secret identity, which is...
- Episode 7: Playing Along Jun 27, 2025 · 46m Shangguan He advises Nan Heng to use his identity as Li Shiliu to get closer to Song Yimeng and sabotage the marriage alliance between the Song and Chu families.
- Episode 8: Two Li Shi Liu Jun 27, 2025 · 44m The real and fake Li Shiliu duke it out in Fading River Moon until the real one knocks the mask off of Chu Guihong. Only then could the people see...
- Episode 9: Everyone Has Their Own Agenda Jun 28, 2025 · 45m Li Shiliu watches as Song Yimeng lets the scroll of the Plan to Kill Heng, covered in writing, slip to the ground. A flicker of tension tightens between his brows.
- Episode 10: A Wish Jun 28, 2025 · 44m Nan Heng watches Song Yimeng make a wish sincerely. He tells Song Yimeng that if she can help him get the Duan Blade Technique, no matter what her wish is, he'll help her fulfill it.
- Episode 11: Fire in the Southern District Jun 29, 2025 · 44m Concerned about the raging fire at the oil mill, Li Shiliu leads the members of Fading River Moon into the heart of the blaze to help.
- Episode 12: Once Friends Jun 29, 2025 · 49m Under the guise of his dual identity, Nan Heng joins Song Yimeng in rebuilding the southern district. In the process, he finally uncovers the reason behind her hatred toward him.
- Episode 13: Cracking the Secret Symbol Jun 30, 2025 · 46m When Nan Heng visits his mother, Noble Consort Gao, he accidentally finds clues about the Duan Blade Technique in her old belongings.
- Episode 14: A Public Proposal Jun 30, 2025 · 45m Song Yi Meng is in love with Li Shiliu. She refuses to marry Chu Gui Hong.
- Episode 15: Expressing One's Feelings Jul 1, 2025 · 44m The emperor interrogates Song Yimeng for instigating the two princes into starting a conflict. To protect Song Yimeng, Nan Heng barges into the imperial study room and bears the blame.
- Episode 16: Immortal under the Moonlight Jul 1, 2025 · 47m Li Shiliu pays a secret visit to the Song Residence at late night. As he departs, his striking figure beneath the moonlight catches Song Yiting's eye and sparks her curiosity.
- Episode 17: Granted Marriage Jul 2, 2025 To protect Chu Guihong, the emperor makes a deal with Nan Heng to cancel the marriage between the Song and the Chu families. Nan Heng and Song Yimeng feel happy about the decision but the…
- Episode 18: Changing Fate Jul 2, 2025 · 44m Song Yimeng wants to kill Nan Heng again. She has made up her mind to protect the Song family from getting wiped out by Nan Heng.
- Episode 19: Concubine Jul 3, 2025 · 43m Noble Consort Gao invites a group of noble ladies and their daughters to Fanghua Hall. She says that she's going to help Nan Heng choose a concubine. In reality, she's trying to stir Song…
- Episode 20: Offense and Defense Jul 3, 2025 · 44m To keep her sister from being deceived by Nan Heng, Song Yimeng resolves to take action against him.
- Episode 21: Last Farewell Jul 4, 2025 · 43m Shangguan He tells Li Shiliu everything about the blade and Song Yiting. Li Shiliu wants Shangguan He to disguise himself as Li Shiliu for one last time tomorrow and retrieve the blade.
- Episode 22: A Do-Or-Die Plan Jul 4, 2025 · 44m Zhou Xueyi continues to force Song Yiting to get married. She has had enough and decides to have a union with Li Shiliu when he comes for the sword. Nan Heng dresses up as Li Shiliu to…
- Episode 23: Identity Revealed Jul 5, 2025 · 44m The capital is trying to arrest the Night Wandering Gods. Li Shiliu goes to their hiding spot and announces their disbandment. But they think that he's trying to protect them by saving…
- Episode 24: Atone with His Life Jul 5, 2025 · 44m Learning Shangguan He is going to be executed, Song Yiting asks Song Yimeng for help.
- Episode 25: Let Go of Yourself Jul 6, 2025 · 43m Song Yimeng is stopped by Nan Heng as she leaves the execution ground. She refuses to listen to his explanation and instead demands that he give an answer to the Night Wandering Gods, who…
- Episode 26: Assassination Jul 6, 2025 · 46m Nan Heng rushes over when he finds out that Song Yimeng is in danger. He fights the men in black despite his injuries.
- Episode 27: Destiny Can Be Changed Jul 7, 2025 · 44m Song Yimeng hears about Gao Changying's death. Song Yude says that the rumors circulating in the Capital have pinpointed Nan Heng as the culprit. Song Yimeng insists that Nan Heng won't do…
- Episode 28: Forced to Extremes Jul 7, 2025 · 43m Long and Hu are caught and interrogated by Chu Guihong, who resorts to brutal torture just to make them testify against Nan Heng.
- Episode 29: Mastermind Jul 8, 2025 · 43m Chu Guihong accuses Nan Heng of ordering the assassination of Luyi. Nan Heng refutes the claim, stating that the testimony is fabricated and that the witnesses can be summoned at any time…
- Episode 30: Redemption Jul 8, 2025 · 43m The Gao Residence has been sealed off. His accomplices and everyone in his party are exiled to Han Bei. Nan Heng returns the Tiger Tally of the Armored Soldiers to His Majesty. His Majesty…
- Episode 31: World in a Storybook Jul 9, 2025 · 45m Nan Heng arranges for a proposal at Fading River Moon. However, Song Yimeng rejects him unwillingly after his confession.
- Episode 32: The Vow Jul 9, 2025 · 44m Nan Heng brings Song Yimeng to the God of Matchmaker's Temple and vows to protect her and her family. Touched by his confession, Song Yimeng agrees to marry him.
- Episode 33: New Life Jul 10, 2025 · 45m Nan Heng wakes up from his injury. The emperor orders the Eastern Palace to be built on the side of the inner palace for Nan Heng.
- Episode 34: The Scripted World Jul 10, 2025 · 46m Chu Guihong returns to the capital city with King Qian Yu. While Song Yimeng is waiting for Nan Heng at Fanghua Hall, she accidentally runs into King Qian Yu who calls himself the…
- Episode 35: In a Different Light Jul 11, 2025 · 43m Song Yimeng takes King Qian Yu to Fading River Moon to let him experience the interesting place. At the same time, she tries to convince him to respect the characters and allow them to…
- Episode 36: Fate Jul 11, 2025 · 46m King Qian Yu tells Nan Heng that according to the rule of scripted world, anyone who changes their fate will suffer backlash.
- Episode 37: Sacrifice Jul 11, 2025 · 43m Song Yimeng rushes into King Qian Yu's residence and asks him if he is involved in the poisoning of the emperor and the framing of Nan Rui...
- Episode 38: Infinity Loop Jul 11, 2025 · 46m Song Yimeng wakes up from a dream-like death scene. She realizes that she is back at the crown prince's residence. She is thrilled when she sees that Nan Heng is still alive.
- Episode 39: Launching a Pre-emptive Strike Jul 11, 2025 · 44m Chu Guihong changes his plans. He frames Nan Heng in advance for the poisoned mandarins the Emperor was having. He intrudes upon the Emperor's bedchamber to do the deed.
- Episode 40: Turning the Tide Jul 11, 2025 · 50m The group sets up an ambush in the streets to intercept the Qianyu Army. King Qian Yu shows up and persuades the Qianyu soldiers to switch sides.