The Golden Scholar in Prison

Zhou Huai is brought back by the Zhou family but is despised due to his humble origins, while his wife Li Wan is actually the current princess. After Zhou Huai is framed by his adopted son Zhou Yue and sent to prison, his family belittles him upon his release. Li Wan secretly investigates and discovers that Zhou Huai was actually the top scholar of the imperial exam. At the Jade Forest Banquet, Zhou Yue falsely claims to be the scholar, but Zhou Huai publicly exposes his three years of injustice. Li Wan makes her entrance as the princess, and the wronged women identify Zhou Yue's crimes. Zhou Yue is exiled, the Zhou family is driven out, Zhou Huai secures his position as the top scholar, later becomes the Imperial Censor, and his relationship with Li Wan deepens.