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Episodes (40)
Sep 10, 2011
After an accident in 2011, Zhang Xiao is transported to the Qing dynasty and into another body, where she tries to find a way to return to the present.
Sep 10, 2011
Zhang Xiao questions why Ruo Lan isn't on better terms with the Eighth Prince. Tenth Prince's birthday party is a chance for the sisters to prove themselves.
Sep 11, 2011
Zhang Xiao fights with Ming Yu at the party, giving her a reputation and alienating Ruo Lan. The emperor holds a Mid-Autumn celebration.
Sep 11, 2011
Tenth Prince is unhappy about his impending marriage. Zhang Xiao questions her feelings for Eighth Prince.
Sep 12, 2011
Ruo Lan's performance in the equestrian contest brings up old feelings for her and Eighth Prince. Thirteenth Prince resolves to help Zhang Xiao in the harem selection.
Sep 12, 2011
Zhang Xiao goes to the palace even as Eighth Prince tries to get her removed from the selection process with surprising results.
Sep 13, 2011
When the emperor leads a hunting trip, Eighth Prince is left in charge with the crown prince hoping he'll fail. Zhang Xiao asks for horseback riding lessons.
Sep 13, 2011
Zhang Xiao's knowledge of the future causes trouble for her. First Prince manipulates the crown prince into angering the emperor.
Sep 14, 2011
Zhang Xiao worries Eighth Prince is in danger as everyone waits to see who will be appointed crown prince.
Sep 14, 2011
The emperor changes his sons' ranks, but retains his suspicions. Ruo Lan visits on Zhang Xiao's birthday and encourages her to think about marrying.
Sep 15, 2011
While the emperor is away, Fourth Prince makes political moves for revenge. Fourteenth Prince sneaks into the hunting camp.
Sep 15, 2011
Zhang Xiao accepts that she has become involved in the events of the past, but may be able to change them. Fourteenth Prince's visit does not go unnoticed.
Sep 16, 2011
Zhang Xiao asks Eighth Prince to stop fighting for the throne, which strains their relationship.
Sep 16, 2011
Ming Hui promises to help Eighth Prince and makes a request of Ruo Lan. Zhang Xiao insists on an answer to her ultimatum.
Sep 17, 2011
Min Min causes trouble when she finds out the truth. Zhang Xiao is unimpressed with Fourteenth Prince's offer of friendship.
Sep 17, 2011
A large-scale embezzlement case causes tension in the palace as secrets are revealed.
Sep 18, 2011
Zhang Xiao receives a marriage offer and becomes sick while her friends try to find a way to prevent the emperor from approving it.
Sep 18, 2011
The investigation of Crown Prince is concluded. Zhang Xiao tries to help Tenth Prince with his marriage.
Sep 19, 2011
Tenth Prince threatens Ming Yu with divorce. Zhang Xiao is finally able to talk to Eighth Prince.
Sep 19, 2011
Fourth Prince is accused of secretly plotting and Thirteenth Prince becomes a scapegoat. Zhang Xiao angers the emperor by speaking for Lu Wu.
Sep 20, 2011
Zhang Xiao's marriage plans are no longer an option. Crown Prince is demoted again.
Sep 20, 2011
Consort De asks her sons not to become involved in the struggle for the crown prince position. The emperor takes drastic action against Eighth Prince.
Sep 21, 2011
Zhang Xiao is fired when she refuses to marry as ordered. Fourteenth Prince is appointed as an army general.
Sep 21, 2011
Fourteenth Prince leaves to command the army. The emperor begins to trust Fourth Prince again.
Sep 22, 2011
The emperor names his heir before passing away, but the princes question Fourth Prince's claim of inheritance.
Sep 22, 2011
Thirteenth Prince's decade-long imprisonment finally ends. Fourth Prince begins to silence those who know the truth.
Sep 23, 2011
Zhang Xiao wants Thirteenth Prince to stop the search for Lu Wu. Consort De refuses to become empress dowager.
Sep 23, 2011
Zhang Xiao makes a request of Eighth Prince on behalf of Ruo Lan. Fourth Prince sends his brothers away to prevent them from plotting together.
Sep 24, 2011
When Eighth Prince gets into trouble, Zhang Xiao can't risk sticking up for him.
Sep 24, 2011
Zhang Xiao finds out what happened to Eunuch Li and begins to fear Fourth Prince. Ninth Prince's plotting results in the gruesome death of an unexpected spy.
Sep 25, 2011
Cheng Huan's new servant relays a cryptic message. Zhang Xiao finds out wanting to keep Eighth Prince safe had unforeseen consequences.
Sep 25, 2011
Eighth Prince is forced to divorce Ming Hui. Ming Yu begs Zhang Xiao to ask for leniency for Tenth Prince.
Sep 26, 2011
Fourteenth Prince finds an unexpected way to get Zhang Xiao away from the palace. Eighth Prince tells Fourth Prince his history with Zhang Xiao.
Sep 26, 2011
As her health grows worse, Zhang Xiao sends for Fourth Prince, who suspects that she and Fourteenth Prince are in love.
Sep 27, 2011
Fourth Prince, Fourteenth Prince, and Eighth Prince confront each other over Zhang Xiao's death. Qiao Hui fulfills her promises and allows Zhang Xiao to take revenge on Ninth Prince.
Sep 27, 2011
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Sep 28, 2011
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Sep 28, 2011
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Sep 29, 2011
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Sep 29, 2011
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Startling by Each Step (also know as Scarlet Heart) Season 1 (2011) is released on Sep 10, 2011 and the latest season 2 of Startling by Each Step is released in 2023. Watch Startling by Each Step online - the Mandarin Drama TV series from China. Startling by Each Step is directed by Kwok-Lap Lee and created by Hua Tong with Kei Gambit and Shi Shi Liu. Startling by Each Step is available online on Rakuten Viki and iQIYI.