Episodes
1. A Mysterious Incident in the CapitalA brothel murder and a noble’s scandal pull Tang Fan into a dangerous royal investigation.
2. Birth of a PartnershipSuizhou goes undercover to watch Tang Fan—but ends up becoming his partner instead.
3. The Mysterious ApothecaryA poison trail and a mysterious apothecary reveal a deadly political connection.
4. Resolution of EventsA suicide, a sword, and a jail attack push Tang to dig into maritime secrets.
5. Saving Dong’erTang loses his home and gains a new one—with Suizhou. But danger follows Dong’er.
6. The Poisoned Mung Bean JuiceA royal gift hides poison—uncovering secrets too scandalous for the palace to bear.
7. Suizhou in PerilSuizhou suspects the prefect’s “justice” hides cruelty—and becomes his next target.
8. Mystery of the Vanished HorsesTang fakes arrest to reach jailed Suizhou, while stolen horses spark tribal unrest.
9. Off to LiaodongTang bargains to free Suizhou—if he can find the missing horses first.
10. Prison Break and ExposureSuizhou flees a fiery prison—while Tang stages a tribunal to reveal the truth.
11. Child AbductionA jealous commander sends Suizhou on a child abduction case—Wang Zhi shadows him.
12. Dong’er KidnappedDong’er is kidnapped as bait—Xue Ling’s shady dealings raise red flags.
13. The Hidden MastermindDong’er escapes, but the true villain vanishes—just as murders resume in the capital.
14. Left-Behind FootprintsA killer’s trail leads to mismatched footprints, a hostage, and hidden motives.
15. Death Sentence for Tang FanTang is sentenced to die—and uncovers a duke’s twisted secret in his final hours.
16. The Yu Family MassacreTang’s sister is abused, then her son is taken—while Suizhou finds a murder scene.
17. The BountyA massacre survivor offers a bounty on Wang Zhi—Suizhou struggles to prove the truth.
18. Plot of Jade Bamboo CoreHearts broken and traps set, Tang returns to investigate while Dong’er sets her own.
19. Feigning IllnessWang Zhi’s name is cleared—he recommends Tang Fan for a corrupt mining post.
20. The Silver Mine LaborersIn Yunhe, Tang finds silver-tainted coins—and unrest brewing among the miners.
21. Rescuing Yuan CongTang exposes a faked kidnapping—then arrests a local hero, sparking backlash.
22. The Stolen Keikō CupWang’s priceless artifact is stolen; Tang treads carefully while the court compares fakes.
23. Identity of the True MastermindTang probes Yunhe’s true puppet master—while Li Zilong starts playing his hand.
24. Perilous Return to the CapitalOn their way home, Tang and Suizhou are ambushed—Durla pretends to be Tang to flee.
25. Deadly ToxinDurla is poisoned saving Tang—Suizhou scrambles for ice and an antidote.
26. Suizhou and the Fake JinyiweiSuizhou meets imposters using his name—Tang harms himself to save Durla.
27. Mystery WeaponA deadly old weapon resurfaces—its trail leads back to the court’s darkest day.
28. A Distant ElegySuizhou joins bandits planning a raid—then takes Wang Zhi hostage by mistake.
29. A Fire AttackTang collapses from poison—while the rebels plan to burn their way out.
30. The Imperial IceTang and Suizhou investigate stolen royal ice—only to find it’s helping the poor.
31. Secrets of the Ice SellerJin San’s secret is exposed—she vows to change, revealing her clan’s hidden truth.
32. The Oirat EnvoyAn Oirat envoy arrives—with hidden ties to a deadly plot and stolen blueprints.
33. The Disappeared Wang XianA prince vanishes. Tang finds clues in blood, metalwork—and a hidden genius.
34. A Sad DeterminationAras reveals the bomb "Bolang"—and Tang tries to reach the woman behind the weapon.
35. The Day of FateThree lives changed by one explosion—Tang, Suizhou, and Wang Zhi step into fate.
36. Hearts ApartDurla dies. Suizhou and Tang drift apart. A new target: Wang Xian.
37. Wang Xian’s OriginsA mental breakdown leads to palace searches—and secret documents are uncovered.
38. The Phantom Zhang GongzhuZhang Gongzhu disappears—Suizhou weakens, Tang races home with a revelation.
39. The Princess’s VengeancePrincess Gu An trades secrets for her brother—while rebellion brews in shadows.
40. The Wooden Kite Flies HighA giant wooden kite hides a deadly plot—just as heroes begin to celebrate peace.
41. The Imposter HusbandTang’s new post is shaken by a woman claiming her husband is a fraud.
42. Rebellion in MotionGao Yi reveals his Oirat past—Tang and Suizhou uncover unrest at the border.
43. Approaching EvilTang is kidnapped by Li Zilong—Qing Ge must choose where her loyalty lies.
44. Rules and ChoicesTang must choose: emperor or people. Li Zilong hands him the bomb regardless.
45. The PreyAn ambush begins with unscheduled fireworks—Tang moves to save the emperor.
46. Crisis from AboveWang Zhi dies defending the emperor—Tang is shattered by the loss.
47. A Swirl of ConspiracyOne rebellion ends—another begins. Durla’s betrayal changes everything.
48. Year 14 of ChenghuaA street poem awakens Qing Ge’s heart. The tides of rebellion begin to turn.
