Season 1
(2020)
Overview
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.
Cast
as Tang Fan
as Sui Zhou
as Li Zilong
as Wang Zhi
as Pei Huai
as Emperor
as Royal Consort Wan
as Empress Dowager Zhou
as Dong'er
as Emperor Jin Tai
as Ding Rong
as Dong Gu
as Duo'erla
as Tang Yu
as Skinny Tiger
as Madame Cui
as Qing Ge
as Ah Lasi
Episodes
A Mysterious Incident in the Capital 0.0
April 1, 2020
A brothel murder and a noble’s scandal pull Tang Fan into a dangerous royal investigation.
Birth of a Partnership 0.0
April 1, 2020
Suizhou goes undercover to watch Tang Fan—but ends up becoming his partner instead.
The Mysterious Apothecary 0.0
April 2, 2020
A poison trail and a mysterious apothecary reveal a deadly political connection.
Resolution of Events 0.0
April 2, 2020
A suicide, a sword, and a jail attack push Tang to dig into maritime secrets.
Saving Dong’er 0.0
April 3, 2020
Tang loses his home and gains a new one—with Suizhou. But danger follows Dong’er.
The Poisoned Mung Bean Juice 0.0
April 3, 2020
A royal gift hides poison—uncovering secrets too scandalous for the palace to bear.
Suizhou in Peril 0.0
April 8, 2020
Suizhou suspects the prefect’s “justice” hides cruelty—and becomes his next target.
Mystery of the Vanished Horses 0.0
April 8, 2020
Tang fakes arrest to reach jailed Suizhou, while stolen horses spark tribal unrest.
Off to Liaodong 0.0
April 9, 2020
Tang bargains to free Suizhou—if he can find the missing horses first.
Prison Break and Exposure 0.0
April 9, 2020
Suizhou flees a fiery prison—while Tang stages a tribunal to reveal the truth.
Child Abduction 0.0
April 10, 2020
A jealous commander sends Suizhou on a child abduction case—Wang Zhi shadows him.
Dong’er Kidnapped 0.0
April 10, 2020
Dong’er is kidnapped as bait—Xue Ling’s shady dealings raise red flags.
The Hidden Mastermind 0.0
April 15, 2020
Dong’er escapes, but the true villain vanishes—just as murders resume in the capital.
Left-Behind Footprints 0.0
April 15, 2020
A killer’s trail leads to mismatched footprints, a hostage, and hidden motives.
Death Sentence for Tang Fan 0.0
April 16, 2020
Tang is sentenced to die—and uncovers a duke’s twisted secret in his final hours.
The Yu Family Massacre 0.0
April 16, 2020
Tang’s sister is abused, then her son is taken—while Suizhou finds a murder scene.
The Bounty 0.0
April 17, 2020
A massacre survivor offers a bounty on Wang Zhi—Suizhou struggles to prove the truth.
Plot of Jade Bamboo Core 0.0
April 17, 2020
Hearts broken and traps set, Tang returns to investigate while Dong’er sets her own.
Feigning Illness 0.0
April 22, 2020
Wang Zhi’s name is cleared—he recommends Tang Fan for a corrupt mining post.
The Silver Mine Laborers 0.0
April 22, 2020
In Yunhe, Tang finds silver-tainted coins—and unrest brewing among the miners.
Rescuing Yuan Cong 0.0
April 23, 2020
Tang exposes a faked kidnapping—then arrests a local hero, sparking backlash.
The Stolen Keikō Cup 0.0
April 23, 2020
Wang’s priceless artifact is stolen; Tang treads carefully while the court compares fakes.
Identity of the True Mastermind 0.0
April 24, 2020
Tang probes Yunhe’s true puppet master—while Li Zilong starts playing his hand.
Perilous Return to the Capital 0.0
April 24, 2020
On their way home, Tang and Suizhou are ambushed—Durla pretends to be Tang to flee.
Deadly Toxin 0.0
April 24, 2020
Durla is poisoned saving Tang—Suizhou scrambles for ice and an antidote.
Suizhou and the Fake Jinyiwei 0.0
April 24, 2020
Suizhou meets imposters using his name—Tang harms himself to save Durla.
Mystery Weapon 0.0
April 24, 2020
A deadly old weapon resurfaces—its trail leads back to the court’s darkest day.
A Distant Elegy 0.0
April 24, 2020
Suizhou joins bandits planning a raid—then takes Wang Zhi hostage by mistake.
A Fire Attack 0.0
April 24, 2020
Tang collapses from poison—while the rebels plan to burn their way out.
The Imperial Ice 0.0
April 24, 2020
Tang and Suizhou investigate stolen royal ice—only to find it’s helping the poor.
Secrets of the Ice Seller 0.0
April 24, 2020
Jin San’s secret is exposed—she vows to change, revealing her clan’s hidden truth.
The Oirat Envoy 0.0
April 24, 2020
An Oirat envoy arrives—with hidden ties to a deadly plot and stolen blueprints.
The Disappeared Wang Xian 0.0
April 24, 2020
A prince vanishes. Tang finds clues in blood, metalwork—and a hidden genius.
A Sad Determination 0.0
April 24, 2020
Aras reveals the bomb "Bolang"—and Tang tries to reach the woman behind the weapon.
The Day of Fate 0.0
April 24, 2020
Three lives changed by one explosion—Tang, Suizhou, and Wang Zhi step into fate.
Hearts Apart 0.0
April 24, 2020
Durla dies. Suizhou and Tang drift apart. A new target: Wang Xian.
Wang Xian’s Origins 0.0
April 24, 2020
A mental breakdown leads to palace searches—and secret documents are uncovered.
The Phantom Zhang Gongzhu 0.0
April 24, 2020
Zhang Gongzhu disappears—Suizhou weakens, Tang races home with a revelation.
The Princess’s Vengeance 0.0
April 24, 2020
Princess Gu An trades secrets for her brother—while rebellion brews in shadows.
The Wooden Kite Flies High 0.0
April 24, 2020
A giant wooden kite hides a deadly plot—just as heroes begin to celebrate peace.
The Imposter Husband 0.0
April 24, 2020
Tang’s new post is shaken by a woman claiming her husband is a fraud.
Rebellion in Motion 0.0
April 24, 2020
Gao Yi reveals his Oirat past—Tang and Suizhou uncover unrest at the border.
Approaching Evil 0.0
April 24, 2020
Tang is kidnapped by Li Zilong—Qing Ge must choose where her loyalty lies.
Rules and Choices 0.0
April 24, 2020
Tang must choose: emperor or people. Li Zilong hands him the bomb regardless.
The Prey 0.0
April 24, 2020
An ambush begins with unscheduled fireworks—Tang moves to save the emperor.
Crisis from Above 0.0
April 24, 2020
Wang Zhi dies defending the emperor—Tang is shattered by the loss.
A Swirl of Conspiracy 0.0
April 24, 2020
One rebellion ends—another begins. Durla’s betrayal changes everything.
Year 14 of Chenghua 0.0
April 24, 2020
A street poem awakens Qing Ge’s heart. The tides of rebellion begin to turn.