Season 2

The Red Flower Society infiltrates the Qing court as Emperor Qianlong travels to Jiangnan in disguise as a commoner, where he encounters Kong Kong and takes her in as a maid. There they meet Fang Shiyu and are introduced to the Society's leader, Han Tianchou. With the aid of the White Browed Taoist and others, Han schemes to topple the Qing dynasty, forcing Qianlong to probe the conspiracy. Meanwhile, Muslim princess Ma Xianglei seeks Han's assistance to recover the Quran stolen by Qianlong. Xianglei and Qianlong develop mutual feelings, and so do Shiyu and Kong Kong, but they face many obstacles. Ultimately, Qianlong succeeds in dismantling the Society, but Xianglei is murdered. The culprit incites further strife to harm Qianlong, who vows to avenge Xianglei by uncovering the true killer.