A Dream Within a Dream - Season 1

A Dream Within a Dream - Season 1

Season 1

What would you do if you accidentally found yourself inside the world of a script, playing the role of a tragic female lead used and discarded by the villainous male lead, even tortured to death? For Song Xiaoyu, the answer is obvious: run as far away as possible. She had the perfect escape plan, but reality said otherwise. Every time she tries to change the storyline or marry a supporting male character, she becomes trapped in a never-ending loop full of "bugs," dying in 108 unique and absurd ways. In short, the game was over for her the moment it began. Eventually, Xiaoyu comes to a painful realization: no matter how hard she tries, the "plot" always pulls her back to the male lead, Nan Heng, forcing her to re-enact the script's iconic scenes again and again. In this paper-thin world, so many characters are shackled by predestined roles. Some are imprisoned in palace intrigues, others are confined in grand aristocratic mansions. Some are trapped in toxic rivalries among women, while others endlessly pursue power and status. Some yearn for love and freedom but can only dance in fear, bound by invisible chains. Some dream of soaring like mighty birds, only to lose their spirit amid the monotony of daily life. This drama portrays the struggle of ordinary individuals fighting against a fate that was scripted from the very beginning.

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Episodes40

DatesJuni 26, 2025 - Juli 11, 2025

Episodes

Season 1Episode 145 min

Episode 1

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 script of Dream of Qingning.

Season 1Episode 249 min

Episode 2

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 the course of the story.

Season 1Episode 344 min

Episode 3

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 is to never go through the plot with him.

Season 1Episode 444 min

Episode 4

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.

Season 1Episode 543 min

Episode 5

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.

Season 1Episode 645 min

Episode 6

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...

Season 1Episode 746 min

Episode 7

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.

Season 1Episode 844 min

Episode 8

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...

Season 1Episode 945 min

Episode 9

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.

Season 1Episode 1044 min

Episode 10

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.

Season 1Episode 1144 min

Episode 11

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.

Season 1Episode 1250 min

Episode 12

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.

Season 1Episode 1346 min

Episode 13

When Nan Heng visits his mother, Noble Consort Gao, he accidentally finds clues about the Duan Blade Technique in her old belongings.

Season 1Episode 1445 min

Episode 14

Song Yi Meng is in love with Li Shiliu. She refuses to marry Chu Gui Hong.

Season 1Episode 1545 min

Episode 15

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.

Season 1Episode 1648 min

Episode 16

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.

Season 1Episode 1744 min

Episode 17

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 emperor also grants a marriage between Nan Heng and Song Yimeng.

Season 1Episode 1844 min

Episode 18

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.

Season 1Episode 1944 min

Episode 19

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 Yimeng's feelings for Nan Heng.

Season 1Episode 2044 min

Episode 20

To keep her sister from being deceived by Nan Heng, Song Yimeng resolves to take action against him.

Season 1Episode 2144 min

Episode 21

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.

Season 1Episode 2244 min

Episode 22

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 meet her. He then realizes that Song Yiting has lit a drugged incense that causes him to be paralyzed.

Season 1Episode 2345 min

Episode 23

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 Shangguan He himself. Due to that, they aren't willing to leave.

Season 1Episode 2444 min

Episode 24

Learning Shangguan He is going to be executed, Song Yiting asks Song Yimeng for help.

Season 1Episode 2543 min

Episode 25

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 were still desperately defending him even on the eve of the execution.

Season 1Episode 2647 min

Episode 26

Nan Heng rushes over when he finds out that Song Yimeng is in danger. He fights the men in black despite his injuries.

Season 1Episode 2744 min

Episode 27

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 something like that.

Season 1Episode 2843 min

Episode 28

Long and Hu are caught and interrogated by Chu Guihong, who resorts to brutal torture just to make them testify against Nan Heng.

Season 1Episode 2943 min

Episode 29

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 for cross-examination.

Season 1Episode 3043 min

Episode 30

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 hands him the Crown Prince appointment decree. Nan Heng refuses by saying that he has sinned.

Season 1Episode 3145 min

Episode 31

Nan Heng arranges for a proposal at Fading River Moon. However, Song Yimeng rejects him unwillingly after his confession.

Season 1Episode 3244 min

Episode 32

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.

Season 1Episode 3345 min

Episode 33

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.

Season 1Episode 3445 min

Episode 34

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 Screenwriter.

Season 1Episode 3543 min

Episode 35

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 live as they please.

Season 1Episode 3647 min

Episode 36

King Qian Yu tells Nan Heng that according to the rule of scripted world, anyone who changes their fate will suffer backlash.

Season 1Episode 3743 min

Episode 37

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...

Season 1Episode 3847 min

Episode 38

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.

Season 1Episode 3944 min

Episode 39

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.

Season 1Episode 4050 min

Episode 40

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.

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