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When the Gu family’s descendants break into their ancestral tomb, they find two people alive inside: Shen Xuan, a prince from the vanished Great Xuan era, and Gu Qingli, the Gu family’s first daughter and—at least on paper—his wife. They have slept for 1,027 years. Shen refuses to let the Gu family decide Qingli’s future for her, and she chooses to leave with him.
The pair’s first challenge is less “How do we survive the supernatural?” than “What is electricity?” and “Can a pile of old silver buy a house?” They cautiously explore modern life, then enroll at a university. Qingli is fascinated by the freedom to study and choose her own path, while Shen and Qingli’s increasingly affectionate outings draw plenty of stares. Their modern courtship unfolds through shared meals, a movie, and dance lessons—though Shen’s idea of a normal meal involves remembering the dozens of dishes once served at the Prince’s residence. Their classmates, meanwhile, can barely decide whether the two are exchange students, celebrities, or an impossibly good-looking couple.
Behind the culture shock, the Gu family is facing a much older threat. Its land and assets have been steadily acquired by the Chu family, and evidence suggests the business rivalry is covering up a supernatural scheme involving ten sites, ancient seals, and powerful Yin energy. Shen recognizes pieces of the plot from his own time, including an old rival, Chu Khue, and the relentless Han Wusheng. The two former fighters trade century-spanning insults and old stories: Han has spent ages trying to challenge Shen, while Shen remembers the many times Han lost—or was kept waiting outside a door.
The investigation leads to Beishan, where a landslide exposes an ancient sealed entrance. Shen and Qingli find imprisoned Yin generals and soldiers tied to the Prince of Jing’an’s mansion. Their release brings back fragments of the past: a burning mansion, Shen’s missing father, and a dangerous struggle involving the national tutor, Sikong Xuan. The soldiers reveal that some were given drops of Shen’s royal blood and made into doubles, meant to mislead pursuers searching for the real Shen. It becomes increasingly clear that Shen’s awakening was not simply a lucky accident: people have been arranging events around his return for centuries.
The mystery expands through old warehouses, the Anomaly Management Bureau, and a long-abandoned observation station. The characters discover that historical records, family obligations, and even identities inside the Bureau may have been manipulated. At a tense antique auction, Shen and his allies use a supposed artifact as bait to flush out a suspect connected to the Bureau and the missing pieces of the Prince’s legacy. The central supernatural puzzle also deepens: the ten sites appear connected to fragments of a single powerful being, while Han is searching for a way to reach what lies behind the Dragon Gate.
Shen and Qingli’s relationship becomes part of the solution as well as the emotional heart of the story. They recover memories of their marriage, including the fact that Shen returned to Qingli during the chaos of the old capital rather than escaping alone. A shared Yin–Yang pact helps restore some of Shen’s strength and unlocks more memories.
When the Dragon Gate finally opens, it reveals hidden treasures, sealed military orders, and hundreds of sets of ancient armor. The old soldiers begin to stir, but the opposing side manages to steal something from the warehouse—identified as a crucial clue to the Yin King’s Valley. The subtitles end with Shen confronting Han after the theft, leaving their conflict unresolved.
Standout Moments
- The fish-out-of-water comedy: Shen and Qingli puzzle over cars, electricity, phones, money, paperwork, and university life. Shen’s dry observations contrast with Qingli’s sincere curiosity.
- The campus romance: Qingli learns what dating means, while Shen quietly shares food, teaches her to dance, and treats her choices seriously. Their classmates notice the chemistry before the couple openly names it.
- Shen’s appetite and old-fashioned habits: He’s delighted by modern cafeteria food but compares it unfavorably with the grand meals of his former home. His casual assumption that servants or family members will handle things also gets gently punctured by modern life.
- A thousand years of grudges: Shen and Han’s reunion is less tearful than combative. Their old challenge stories, arguments over who knelt outside whose door, and mutual annoyance provide recurring comic relief.
- The contrast between legend and reality: Qingli and Shen encounter historical accounts that simplify or distort their lives. Their matter-of-fact corrections—especially about their marriage—make the past feel intimate rather than merely grand.
- Protective loyalty: The ancient soldiers and guards have waited through centuries for Shen’s return. Their reunion with him is one of the story’s most emotional threads, while Shen repeatedly insists he won’t let anyone face the past alone.
Notable Personalities
- Shen Xuan: A powerful, reserved former prince; dryly funny, fiercely loyal, and increasingly affectionate toward Qingli.
- Gu Qingli: Thoughtful and self-possessed, curious about modern life, and determined to make her own choices.
- Chu Khue: Shen’s old acquaintance and formidable fighter, with a sharp tongue and complicated ties to the Chu family.
- Han Wusheng: Also rendered with variant spellings in the subtitles, he is a long-lived, ambitious rival pursuing the secrets of the Dragon Gate and the Yin King.
- Sikong Xuan: A mysterious national tutor connected to the ancient conspiracy and the hunt for Shen.
- Gu Changshan: A Gu family elder trying to manage the family’s present-day dangers and ancestral responsibilities.
- Gu Wanqing: A younger Gu family member who helps Shen and Qingli navigate university life.
- Han Ziang: A polite, well-connected student tasked with looking after the newcomers.
- Lu Huaishan and Lu Jingzhou: Members of a family that has preserved old records and artifacts tied to the Prince of Jing’an’s mansion.
- Cui Yan and the Anomaly Management Bureau: Modern officials attempting to regulate supernatural affairs—and determine who is really in control.
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