The BEST episodes of The Rise of Phoenixes

Every episode of The Rise of Phoenixes ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Rise of Phoenixes!

A story between Ning Yi, a prince who goes against the tide and Feng Zhiwei, a descendant of the former dynasty as they fight to stay alive in spite of the dangers brought by those who lust for power within the confines of the palace.

Last Updated: 6/8/2025Network: Hunan TVStatus: Ended

8.50

4 votes

#1 - Episode 21

Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 9/21/2018

Ning Yi warns Zhiwei about the Chang clan and confronts the emperor over his mother's death. Duke Chang and Ning Sheng try to conspire with Ning Chuan.

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8.20

5 votes

#2 - Episode 43

Season 1 - Episode 43 - Aired 9/28/2018

As Zhiwei's execution looms, Qiu Mingying draws up a dangerous rescue plan with the Bloody Pagoda, but Ning Yi intervenes just in time.

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8.17

6 votes

#3 - Episode 12

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/14/2018

Zhu Yin and Zhiwei suspect a plot by Ning Chuan to poison Ning Yi, but the emperor also falls ill. Duke Chang struggles to regain Ning Chuan's trust.

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8.00

4 votes

#4 - Episode 51

Season 1 - Episode 51 - Aired 10/5/2018

Zhiwei forces her way into the emperor's court to defend her family. Ning Yi arrives soon after and implores the emperor to spare Zhiwei's life.

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8.00

5 votes

#5 - Episode 44

Season 1 - Episode 44 - Aired 9/28/2018

Ning Yi sends Qiu Mingying a message through Chief Gu. Against their father's orders, the Chang brothers set out to block Ning Yi's arrival in Minhai.

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8.00

4 votes

#6 - Episode 40

Season 1 - Episode 40 - Aired 9/28/2018

Ning Yi gets wind of Ning Sheng's charade -- and a plan to take Wei Zhi's life. Shao Ning swaps the emperor's scroll, falling for Ning Yi's trap.

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8.00

4 votes

#7 - Episode 36

Season 1 - Episode 36 - Aired 9/28/2018

Helian Zheng discovers Wei Zhi's secret. Zhao Yuan reports to the emperor that Shao Ning has been orbiting around Noble Consort Chang and Ning Sheng.

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8.00

4 votes

#8 - Episode 30

Season 1 - Episode 30 - Aired 9/21/2018

Zhan Bi falls for Ning Sheng's plot to dishonor Ning Yi in front of the emperor, but the scheme backfires when Zhiwei intervenes.

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8.00

5 votes

#9 - Episode 22

Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 9/21/2018

Ning Yi anticipates Duke Chang and Ning Chuan's next move. Zhiwei struggles to convince Ning Yi to spare Ning Chuan's life.

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8.00

5 votes

#10 - Episode 17

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 9/21/2018

Ning Chuan sees the ring on Zhao Yuan and thinks it's a trap. Ning Yi orders his men to find Zhiwei, but Duke Chang is a step ahead.

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8.00

4 votes

#11 - Episode 10

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/14/2018

Ning Chuan reveals to Headmaster Xin his plans to overpower Duke Chang. Disguised as a man, Zhiwei begins work at the House of Lanxiang.

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8.00

4 votes

#12 - Episode 9

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/14/2018

Zhu Yin helps Ning Yi get to the bottom of the killings linked to the Bloody Pagoda. Headmaster Xin suggests a ploy for Ning Chuan to test Ning Yan.

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8.00

7 votes

#13 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/14/2018

Chief Gu uncovers the conspiracy behind the Bloody Pagoda. Madam Yuhua goes to town and hears a story about Gu Heng and the infant Dacheng prince.

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8.00

7 votes

#14 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/14/2018

Ning Yi keeps up his disguise when Zhiwei arrives at the Prince of Chu's residence. Zhiwei is forced by her mother to swear she'll never marry Ning Yi.

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8.00

5 votes

#15 - Episode 18

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 9/21/2018

Ning Chuan plans a staged Bloody Pagoda assassination, but a counterscheme is in motion. Zhiwei appears at the imperial ceremony to select top scholars.

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7.88

8 votes

#16 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/14/2018

Feng Zhiwei intervenes when Madam Yuhua bullies courtesan Zhu Yin. An assassination stirs the court. The other princes see Ning Yi as a growing threat.

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7.80

5 votes

#17 - Episode 19

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 9/21/2018

At court, Chief Gu reveals Ning Chuan's Bloody Pagoda connections. Disillusioned with Ning Yi, Zhiwei ingratiates herself with the emperor.

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7.80

5 votes

#18 - Episode 16

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 9/21/2018

Princess Shao Ning complains to Ning Chuan about her encounters at Qingming Academy. Ning Yi struggles to solve the mystery behind his illness.

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7.80

5 votes

#19 - Episode 13

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/14/2018

A mysterious new bodyguard stalks Zhiwei. Ning Yi sends Zhiwei to the East Palace to swap an artifact, resulting in grave consequences for Ning Yan.

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7.75

4 votes

#20 - Episode 66

Season 1 - Episode 66 - Aired 10/12/2018

After overhearing Zhang Sunhong and Ning Qi, Gu Nanyi takes matters into his own hands -- with fatal consequences. Two murders stir the palace.

7.75

4 votes

#21 - Episode 60

Season 1 - Episode 60 - Aired 10/5/2018

Ning Yi finds a way out of Zongzheng Temple and takes Lingying with him. To ferret out the real Zhiwei, Jin Siyu makes a deal with Zhiwei and Hua Qiong.

7.75

4 votes

#22 - Episode 52

Season 1 - Episode 52 - Aired 10/5/2018

Master Zong tells Zhiwei the truth about her birth origins. To protect Zhiwei, Ning Yi gives the emperor a life-or-death ultimatum.

7.75

4 votes

#23 - Episode 50

Season 1 - Episode 50 - Aired 10/5/2018

Ning Qi orders his men to capture Master Zong. Qiu Mingying tells Headmaster Xin the only way to protect Zhiwei is to sacrifice herself and Feng Hao.

7.75

4 votes

#24 - Episode 42

Season 1 - Episode 42 - Aired 9/28/2018

Headmaster Xin scrambles to keep Wei Zhi from blowing her cover. After rejecting Shao Ning's proposal, Wei Zhi makes a shocking revelation at court.

7.75

4 votes

#25 - Episode 41

Season 1 - Episode 41 - Aired 9/28/2018

Wei Zhi advises the emperor to send an envoy to Minhai. Shao Ning asks Ning Qi to help her obtain the emperor's approval to wed Wei Zhi.