Season 1
48 episodes · 2020
Set during the 14th year of Chenghua Emperor's reign, Tang Fan, a sixth rank official and Sui Zhou, an embroidered uniform guard, join hands to crush a conspiracy to maintain peace and order for the people.
1A Mysterious Incident in the Capital
A brothel murder and a noble’s scandal pull Tang Fan into a dangerous royal investigation.
2Birth of a Partnership
Suizhou goes undercover to watch Tang Fan—but ends up becoming his partner instead.
3The Mysterious Apothecary
A poison trail and a mysterious apothecary reveal a deadly political connection.
4Resolution of Events
A suicide, a sword, and a jail attack push Tang to dig into maritime secrets.
5Saving Dong’er
Tang loses his home and gains a new one—with Suizhou. But danger follows Dong’er.
6The Poisoned Mung Bean Juice
A royal gift hides poison—uncovering secrets too scandalous for the palace to bear.
7Suizhou in Peril
Suizhou suspects the prefect’s “justice” hides cruelty—and becomes his next target.
8Mystery of the Vanished Horses
Tang fakes arrest to reach jailed Suizhou, while stolen horses spark tribal unrest.
9Off to Liaodong
Tang bargains to free Suizhou—if he can find the missing horses first.
10Prison Break and Exposure
Suizhou flees a fiery prison—while Tang stages a tribunal to reveal the truth.
11Child Abduction
A jealous commander sends Suizhou on a child abduction case—Wang Zhi shadows him.
12Dong’er Kidnapped
Dong’er is kidnapped as bait—Xue Ling’s shady dealings raise red flags.
13The Hidden Mastermind
Dong’er escapes, but the true villain vanishes—just as murders resume in the capital.
14Left-Behind Footprints
A killer’s trail leads to mismatched footprints, a hostage, and hidden motives.
15Death Sentence for Tang Fan
Tang is sentenced to die—and uncovers a duke’s twisted secret in his final hours.
16The Yu Family Massacre
Tang’s sister is abused, then her son is taken—while Suizhou finds a murder scene.
17The Bounty
A massacre survivor offers a bounty on Wang Zhi—Suizhou struggles to prove the truth.
18Plot of Jade Bamboo Core
Hearts broken and traps set, Tang returns to investigate while Dong’er sets her own.
19Feigning Illness
Wang Zhi’s name is cleared—he recommends Tang Fan for a corrupt mining post.
20The Silver Mine Laborers
In Yunhe, Tang finds silver-tainted coins—and unrest brewing among the miners.
21Rescuing Yuan Cong
Tang exposes a faked kidnapping—then arrests a local hero, sparking backlash.
22The Stolen Keikō Cup
Wang’s priceless artifact is stolen; Tang treads carefully while the court compares fakes.
23Identity of the True Mastermind
Tang probes Yunhe’s true puppet master—while Li Zilong starts playing his hand.
24Perilous Return to the Capital
On their way home, Tang and Suizhou are ambushed—Durla pretends to be Tang to flee.
25Deadly Toxin
Durla is poisoned saving Tang—Suizhou scrambles for ice and an antidote.
26Suizhou and the Fake Jinyiwei
Suizhou meets imposters using his name—Tang harms himself to save Durla.
27Mystery Weapon
A deadly old weapon resurfaces—its trail leads back to the court’s darkest day.
28A Distant Elegy
Suizhou joins bandits planning a raid—then takes Wang Zhi hostage by mistake.
29A Fire Attack
Tang collapses from poison—while the rebels plan to burn their way out.
30The Imperial Ice
Tang and Suizhou investigate stolen royal ice—only to find it’s helping the poor.
31Secrets of the Ice Seller
Jin San’s secret is exposed—she vows to change, revealing her clan’s hidden truth.
32The Oirat Envoy
An Oirat envoy arrives—with hidden ties to a deadly plot and stolen blueprints.
33The Disappeared Wang Xian
A prince vanishes. Tang finds clues in blood, metalwork—and a hidden genius.
34A Sad Determination
Aras reveals the bomb "Bolang"—and Tang tries to reach the woman behind the weapon.
35The Day of Fate
Three lives changed by one explosion—Tang, Suizhou, and Wang Zhi step into fate.
36Hearts Apart
Durla dies. Suizhou and Tang drift apart. A new target: Wang Xian.
37Wang Xian’s Origins
A mental breakdown leads to palace searches—and secret documents are uncovered.
38The Phantom Zhang Gongzhu
Zhang Gongzhu disappears—Suizhou weakens, Tang races home with a revelation.
39The Princess’s Vengeance
Princess Gu An trades secrets for her brother—while rebellion brews in shadows.
40The Wooden Kite Flies High
A giant wooden kite hides a deadly plot—just as heroes begin to celebrate peace.
41The Imposter Husband
Tang’s new post is shaken by a woman claiming her husband is a fraud.
42Rebellion in Motion
Gao Yi reveals his Oirat past—Tang and Suizhou uncover unrest at the border.
43Approaching Evil
Tang is kidnapped by Li Zilong—Qing Ge must choose where her loyalty lies.
44Rules and Choices
Tang must choose: emperor or people. Li Zilong hands him the bomb regardless.
45The Prey
An ambush begins with unscheduled fireworks—Tang moves to save the emperor.
46Crisis from Above
Wang Zhi dies defending the emperor—Tang is shattered by the loss.
47A Swirl of Conspiracy
One rebellion ends—another begins. Durla’s betrayal changes everything.
48Year 14 of Chenghua
A street poem awakens Qing Ge’s heart. The tides of rebellion begin to turn.