1The King's Succession
Pingjing rushes to Ganzhou as rising tensions hint at betrayal behind a sunken supply ship.
2The Oath of Brotherhood
Pingjing and Lin Xi uncover clues, sparking suspicion of foul play in the ship’s sabotage.
3The Langya Expert
An elite assassin attacks as Pingjing confirms the ship’s sinking was no accident.
4The Living Witness
A near-murdered magistrate and physical evidence push the case toward the capital.
5The Conspirators
An ambush reveals a general’s betrayal—but the court finally hears the truth.
6Corruption
Suspicions grow as Duan Tongzhou escapes and a deadly handprint deepens the plot.
7The Secret in the Jewelry Box
A cursed lacquer box links the empress to a long-buried secret and deadly scheme.
8Twisted Loyalty
The empress is warned as accusations rise and Duan Tongzhou disappears once more.
9Nameless Memorial Tablet
Old curses and hidden infertility secrets threaten royal harmony and truth.
10The Foreign Consort
Mysterious deaths and foreign threats cast new doubt over a royal delegation.
11Shadow of the Hermit
A hidden killer and an old enemy corner a suspect—revealing deeper motives.
12Form of Malice
Madam Laiyang is killed after confessing—leaving her son trapped between grief and truth.
13Awakening
Pingjing and Pingzhang reaffirm their bond while Mozi poisons Yuanqi with doubt.
14Terms of Peace
Talks with Northern Yan mask betrayal as tensions shift toward hidden war.
15The Target
Pingjing’s mission is betrayed—just as a deadly trap begins to unfold.
16Royal Visit
A fragile peace is sealed with marriage—but Puyang prepares a new strike.
17The Spark
A duel turns deadly and peace collapses—Pingjing is thrown into prison.
18Signs of the Torrent
Pingjing proves his innocence—but war at the border reignites with fury.
19Two Truths
A cursed prince and a buried past point to a spreading plague and ancient revenge.
20Past Tragedy
A familiar disease returns—this time orchestrated by a long-hidden enemy.
21Interwoven Bonds
Lin Xi falls ill as the capital seals off—Pingjing stays by her side.
22The Survivors
A cure emerges, but suicide tattoos confirm Puyang’s elite followers are close.
23When the Dead Walk
Pingjing is stabbed by a traitor with ties to a long-forgotten royal scandal.
24Unlocking Frostbone
Only a rare poison cure can save Pingjing—Puyang holds the key.
25The Brother's Resolve
Pingzhang faces a deadly trap to retrieve the cure—and chooses to risk it all.
26Together, Always
The cure is shared—Pingzhang survives. But a greater war looms on the horizon.
27That Day
Pingzhang saves his father from an ambush—but his body can no longer hold on.
28Worry for the Future
A new emperor rises, but danger brews as Pingjing is promoted amid growing unease.
29Inherited Will
The Chang Lin legacy continues—but enemies move to reclaim control of court power.
30The New Emperor's Message
Pingjing prepares for peace talks while the empress plots a power shift.
31In Enemy Territory
Pingjing infiltrates Dayu’s stronghold to expose their plan for war.
32Betrayal
Pingjing’s war strategy is leaked—Yuanqi betrays him to the court.
33The Secret Decree
Tingsheng backs Pingjing’s war—but the emperor’s decree forbids all action.
34The Final Battle
Despite imperial orders, Pingjing leads a brilliant ambush as war erupts.
35The Unwavering Path
Pingjing wins the battle—but promises to face judgment for his defiance.
36Final Remonstration
Tingsheng dies after defending Pingjing in court, sealing a father’s love.
37The Soul Returns
With Tingsheng gone, Pingjing is exiled—and the Chang Lin army is disbanded.
38The Pact
Yuanqi strikes a secret deal to become a war hero—at a terrible cost.
39The Obsidian Sword
Yuanqi hides his pact with Mozi—but his secret is nearly exposed.
40Ambitions Accelerate
Yuanqi manipulates court ranks while Pingjing grows suspicious from afar.
41Reunion with a Friend
Yuanqi visits Pingjing—asking advice while hiding a deeper agenda.
42False Hero
Yuanqi’s wife learns the truth—while Pingjing warns the capital of danger.
43The Accusation
Pingjing confesses love; Pei’er’s witness could bring Yuanqi down.
44A Loyalist’s Regret
Xun Baisui confirms Yuanqi’s betrayal—then is assassinated.
45Conditions for a Coup
Yuanqi prepares to seize the palace; Pingjing receives urgent warning.
46The Rising Banner of Rebellion
The hunt is canceled—Yuanqi pivots to a full palace coup.
47Men Rise Again
The empress dies shielding the emperor—Pingjing raises the Chang Lin banner.
48Palace Infiltration
As Yuanqi prepares to ascend, Pingjing surrounds the city with his army.
49The Hidden Passage
A secret tunnel and a childhood memory give Pingjing a chance to strike back.
50The Name of Chang Lin Forever
Pingjing defeats Yuanqi—but leaves glory behind to honor his family’s legacy.