The Scoundrel's Secret Alliance

Prince Su Qingchen, heir to the Duke of Wu'an, disguises himself as a playboy while plotting to clear his father's name and secretly commands the Wuchuan Hall. He forms an alliance with the second prince Xiao Chengyin, who hides his wisdom behind a facade of cowardice. Together, they confront the traitorous crown prince Xiao Chengjing and the Duke of Zhen Nan, who frame loyal officials. Gathering evidence step by step, they clash in the court, thwart a conspiracy by the Northern Desert delegation, and quell the chaos of the Jianghu Blood Shadow Pavilion. Leading a surprise attack, Su Qingchen destroys the Northern Desert forces, recovers all lost territories, and exposes the crown prince's treason. When the crown prince makes a desperate palace coup, he discovers that the Wuchuan Hall is actually Su Qingchen's power base and faces his just punishment. Xiao Chengyin is crowned crown prince, while Su Qingchen, Shen Qingyuan, Princess Chang'e, and others find their rightful destinies.