The Wolf Princess

In the borderlands, Yan Qing rescues Princess Linglong, unwittingly entwining their fates. As he delves into a mysterious wolf clan tied to his mother's pendant, he uncovers secrets that challenge everything he knows. Linglong, concealing her true identity, keeps a dangerous distance, hiding motives that stir unease.

The Grand Princess orders the streets sealed to search for the wolf clan's sacred artifact. Linglong and Xiao Jin disguise themselves as men to evade capture, but Linglong's soul syndrome flares up, causing erratic behavior that draws unwanted attention. Yan Qing, already suspicious of her involvement in the wolf claw incident, begins a covert investigation into her actions.

After Xiao Jin drives Yan Qing away, Linglong’s soul ventures to the crime scene, suspecting another part of herself is causing chaos. Learning Zhao Xiaoniang was harmed, Yan Qing grows more suspicious of Linglong. He invites her as a consultant, but she declines, complicating their relationship as they meet Miss Su.

Yan Qing apologizes to Linglong, but she coldly ignores him, her wolf instincts rising amid a fierce headache. As she struggles with the pain, a group of black-clad men ambush her, revealing an assassination plot.

Yan Jue apologizes to Linglong with gifts, secretly plotting to use her to frame his brother, Yan Qing. Linglong, aware of his intentions, pretends to assist in luring a thief to uncover evidence but is forced into a compromising situation when Yan Qing, drunk, mistakenly confesses to a crime he didn't commit.

At the temple fair, Linglong's wolf side awakens, shattering Yan Qing's precious jade pendant. Furious, Yan Qing calls off their engagement at the banquet, sparking You Rou's wrath. As Linglong's animal instincts surge, seeking revenge, she transforms into a fierce, uncontrollable force.

Yan Qing realizes the wolf within Linglong massaged his shoulders, but in his anger, the wolf faints. Linglong mistakes him for a rogue, attacking him before fleeing in panic. Meanwhile, Yan Jue manipulates their parents, blaming Yan Qing for the incident. Linglong, shaken, warns the wolf to stay away, but You Rou, incensed, whips her for causing trouble.

Doctor Misa's hypnosis on Linglong fails, enraging Yan Qing, who banishes his confidant. However, Misa eventually succeeds in hypnotizing the wolf within Linglong, revealing that the beast coexists with her due to past trauma. When Linglong awakens, she confronts Yan Qing, demanding answers.

Under the cover of night, a man breaks into the camp, and Linglong, ever alert, spots him. Before she can act, Yan Qing steps in, feigning support and expertly defusing the situation. His quick thinking impresses the divine messenger, who declares him a holy child.

Linglong applies herbal medicine to Yan Qing, unintentionally provoking the wolf within him, sparking a heated argument. The divine messenger, observing their tension, learns they haven't shared a bed yet. Linglong lies, claiming Yan Qing has lost interest, but the truth lies buried beneath their frustrations.

Linglong is injured while attempting to destroy the Broken Dragon Stone, knocking out Xiuniang during her escape. The wolf pushes the stone aside, and Xuan Yu rescues her, but Yan Qing discovers Linglong used white light, which devastates Yan Yu. In a fit of anger, Yan Qing punishes Misa, then arranges for the holy boy and girl to leave.

Yan Qing hesitates to confess his feelings to Linglong, torn by his engagement. Meanwhile, You Rou apologizes to Linglong, asking if she truly loves him. Linglong, with unwavering resolve, admits that she wants to marry Yan Qing, no matter the cost.

Linglong, still unsettled by Yan Qing's sudden pretense of helping her, grows more suspicious when You Rou asks for her assistance in investigating Zhang the carpenter. As they uncover hidden clues, Linglong's frustration mounts, especially with Yan Qing's constant interference.

You Rou was caught sneaking into the military grain ledger, but Yan Qing and Linglong quickly examined the records, uncovering signs of tampering. The culprit was exposed-an intricate scheme masterminded by the Iron-faced Man, who manipulated Yan Jue.

Yan Qing is shot while apprehending a mysterious black-clad man, and Linglong tends to his wounds, their bond growing deeper in the process. As a conspiracy begins to unravel, Yan Qing turns to his parents for help, seeking protection and answers. Meanwhile, Linglong returns home, unaware that You Rou is following her in secret, drawn by unknown motives.

Linglong and Misa are captured, prompting You Rou to strike a deal with Yan Jue. The cunning wolf manipulates Yan Jue's guilt, securing the Tiger Talisman in exchange for promises of power. Meanwhile, Yan Qing and Xuan Yu, suspicious of You Rou's motives, visit her to uncover her true intentions.

Yan Qing is shocked by a blood letter from Mr. Iron-faced, and Linglong, linking their jade pendants, uncovers a hidden connection. As forces compel action, the wolf reveals a missing person's fate, leading Yan Qing to uncover Iron-faced's true identity-Mia. In a desperate moment, Yan Qing rushes to save Linglong, who is ensnared by Nanchu's dark sorcery.

In Nanchu, tensions rise as Yan Yu is appointed deputy envoy, unsettling both Yan Qing and Linglong. While investigating a mysterious iron box from the wolf clan, Yan Qing encounters black-clad men, determined to face them alone.

Linglong dreams of kissing Yan Qing, a secret yearning that the ever-watchful wolf exposes, creating palpable tension between them. Meanwhile, Yan Yu is appointed deputy envoy and begins investigating a merchant suspected of treason. His pursuit, however, takes an unexpected turn when the wolf, sensing a threat to Linglong, knocks Yan Yu out cold.

Yan Qing discovers that the wealthy merchant is actually the chief steward of the Dark Robe Organization, a revelation that shocks him to his core. Misa, unveiling Yan Qing's past, reveals his true identity, tying him to a hidden legacy.

Linglong warns Ling Yu and the wolf clan to avoid interfering with capital affairs, sparking Yan Qing's concern. Determined to find her, he begins searching for her whereabouts. After preparing tea, Linglong resolves to investigate the wolf king's energy, suspecting it holds secrets.

Yan Qing and Tong Ge'er capture the corpse movers, uncovering their connection to the Shang Yu division. Linglong, feeling despondent, urges them to halt the investigation and sends Xiao Jin to beg for money for gifts, insisting he comply. Yan Yu intervenes, stopping Linglong from going on an adventure, which frustrates her.

Yan Qing spares the king's life but shaves his crown, a bold move that stirs Linglong's heart. As the Nanchu vassal king prepares for his son's succession, Linglong begins to regain her memories, aided by the empress and Doctor Misa.

Linglong, with Misa's aid, returns the wolf heart, but part of it is missing. Despite the loss, Yan Qing merges with it, vowing to protect her. As Linglong ascends as regent, she endures immense pain, her strength tested.