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A Dream Within a Dream

A Dream Within a Dream

S1 · E1

IMDB:

8.6
A Dream Within a Dream

Released

6/26/2025

Duration

0h 50m

Genre

Drama

Country

China

Cast

Li Yitong, Liu Yuning, Zhu Xudan

Overview

When Song Xiaoyu is unexpectedly pulled into a scripted world as a tragic heroine fated to be discarded by the villainous male lead, she tries to escape, only to be trapped in an endless loop of fatal outcomes each time she strays from the plot. No matter how hard she resists, the story keeps pushing her toward Nan Heng, the cold and calculating lead. As she navigates this paper-thin world where every character is bound by fate, Song Xiaoyu must fight not just for her survival, but for control over her own story.

Episodes

Becoming the Female LeadEP 1Available

Becoming the Female Lead

45m8.0

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.

Six Months before the WeddingEP 2Available

Six Months before the Wedding

49m0.0

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.

Love LineEP 3Available

Love Line

44m0.0

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.

Stalling TacticEP 4Available

Stalling Tactic

44m0.0

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.

Law of Mutual RescueEP 5Available

Law of Mutual Rescue

43m0.0

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.

AssassinEP 6Available

Assassin

45m0.0

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...

Playing AlongEP 7Available

Playing Along

46m8.0

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.

Two Li Shi LiuEP 8Available

Two Li Shi Liu

44m8.0

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...

Everyone Has Their Own AgendaEP 9Available

Everyone Has Their Own Agenda

45m8.0

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.

A WishEP 10Available

A Wish

44m8.0

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.

Fire in the Southern DistrictEP 11Available

Fire in the Southern District

44m8.0

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.

Once FriendsEP 12Available

Once Friends

49m0.0

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.

Cracking the Secret SymbolEP 13Available

Cracking the Secret Symbol

46m8.0

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

A Public ProposalEP 14Available

A Public Proposal

45m7.0

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

Expressing One's FeelingsEP 15Available

Expressing One's Feelings

44m8.0

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.

Immortal under the MoonlightEP 16Available

Immortal under the Moonlight

47m8.0

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.

Granted MarriageEP 17Available

Granted Marriage

0m0.0

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.

Changing FateEP 18Available

Changing Fate

44m8.0

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.

ConcubineEP 19Available

Concubine

43m0.0

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.

Offense and DefenseEP 20Available

Offense and Defense

44m0.0

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

Last FarewellEP 21Available

Last Farewell

43m0.0

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.

A Do-Or-Die PlanEP 22Available

A Do-Or-Die Plan

44m0.0

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.

Identity RevealedEP 23Available

Identity Revealed

44m0.0

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.

Atone with His LifeEP 24Available

Atone with His Life

44m0.0

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

Let Go of YourselfEP 25Available

Let Go of Yourself

43m0.0

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.

AssassinationEP 26Available

Assassination

46m0.0

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

Destiny Can Be ChangedEP 27Available

Destiny Can Be Changed

44m0.0

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.

Forced to ExtremesEP 28Available

Forced to Extremes

43m0.0

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

MastermindEP 29Available

Mastermind

43m0.0

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.

RedemptionEP 30Available

Redemption

43m0.0

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.

World in a StorybookEP 31Available

World in a Storybook

45m0.0

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

The VowEP 32Available

The Vow

44m0.0

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.

New LifeEP 33Available

New Life

45m0.0

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.

The Scripted WorldEP 34Available

The Scripted World

46m0.0

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.

In a Different LightEP 35Available

In a Different Light

43m0.0

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.

FateEP 36Available

Fate

46m0.0

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

SacrificeEP 37Available

Sacrifice

43m0.0

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...

Infinity LoopEP 38Available

Infinity Loop

46m0.0

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.

Launching a Pre-emptive StrikeEP 39Available

Launching a Pre-emptive Strike

44m0.0

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.

Turning the TideEP 40Available

Turning the Tide

50m0.0

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.

Cast

Li Yitong

Song Yimeng / Song Xiaoyu

Li Yitong

Liu Yuning

Nan Heng / Li Shiliu

Liu Yuning

Zhu Xudan

Song Yiting

Zhu Xudan

Riley Wang

Shangguan He

Riley Wang

Wang Youshuo

Chu Guihong

Wang Youshuo

Wang Chengsi

Fu Gui

Wang Chengsi

Su Mengyun

Yingqiu

Su Mengyun

Wang Lina

Zhixia

Wang Lina

Guo Xiaotian

Po Yunlong

Guo Xiaotian

Li Qing

Duan Shanhu

Li Qing

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