Season 1 poster

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

Darren Chen as Tang Fan
Darren Chen

as Tang Fan

Fu Meng-Po as Sui Zhou
Fu Meng-Po

as Sui Zhou

Wang Maolei as Li Zilong
Wang Maolei

as Li Zilong

Liu Yaoyuan as Wang Zhi
Liu Yaoyuan

as Wang Zhi

Mao Yi as Pei Huai
Mao Yi

as Pei Huai

Heng Cai as Emperor
Heng Cai

as Emperor

Alyssa Chia as Royal Consort Wan
Alyssa Chia

as Royal Consort Wan

Fang Xiaoli as Empress Dowager Zhou
Fang Xiaoli

as Empress Dowager Zhou

Huangyang Tiantian as Dong'er
Huangyang Tiantian

as Dong'er

Li Taiyan as Emperor Jin Tai
Li Taiyan

as Emperor Jin Tai

Yu Mingxuan as Ding Rong
Yu Mingxuan

as Ding Rong

Jackie Li as Dong Gu
Jackie Li

as Dong Gu

He Nan as Duo'erla
He Nan

as Duo'erla

Sookie Pan as Tang Yu
Sookie Pan

as Tang Yu

Chen Ming as Skinny Tiger
Chen Ming

as Skinny Tiger

Wei Yunxi as Madame Cui
Wei Yunxi

as Madame Cui

Zhang Baijia as Qing Ge
Zhang Baijia

as Qing Ge

Ashin Shu as Ah Lasi
Ashin Shu

as Ah Lasi

Episodes

A Mysterious Incident in the Capital poster

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April 1, 2020

A brothel murder and a noble’s scandal pull Tang Fan into a dangerous royal investigation.

Birth of a Partnership poster

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April 1, 2020

Suizhou goes undercover to watch Tang Fan—but ends up becoming his partner instead.

The Mysterious Apothecary poster

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April 2, 2020

A poison trail and a mysterious apothecary reveal a deadly political connection.

Resolution of Events poster

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April 2, 2020

A suicide, a sword, and a jail attack push Tang to dig into maritime secrets.

Saving Dong’er poster

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April 3, 2020

Tang loses his home and gains a new one—with Suizhou. But danger follows Dong’er.

The Poisoned Mung Bean Juice poster

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April 3, 2020

A royal gift hides poison—uncovering secrets too scandalous for the palace to bear.

Suizhou in Peril poster

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April 8, 2020

Suizhou suspects the prefect’s “justice” hides cruelty—and becomes his next target.

Mystery of the Vanished Horses poster

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April 8, 2020

Tang fakes arrest to reach jailed Suizhou, while stolen horses spark tribal unrest.

Off to Liaodong poster

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April 9, 2020

Tang bargains to free Suizhou—if he can find the missing horses first.

Prison Break and Exposure poster

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April 9, 2020

Suizhou flees a fiery prison—while Tang stages a tribunal to reveal the truth.

Child Abduction poster

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April 10, 2020

A jealous commander sends Suizhou on a child abduction case—Wang Zhi shadows him.

Dong’er Kidnapped poster

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April 10, 2020

Dong’er is kidnapped as bait—Xue Ling’s shady dealings raise red flags.

The Hidden Mastermind poster

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April 15, 2020

Dong’er escapes, but the true villain vanishes—just as murders resume in the capital.

Left-Behind Footprints poster

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April 15, 2020

A killer’s trail leads to mismatched footprints, a hostage, and hidden motives.

Death Sentence for Tang Fan poster

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April 16, 2020

Tang is sentenced to die—and uncovers a duke’s twisted secret in his final hours.

The Yu Family Massacre poster

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April 16, 2020

Tang’s sister is abused, then her son is taken—while Suizhou finds a murder scene.

The Bounty poster

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April 17, 2020

A massacre survivor offers a bounty on Wang Zhi—Suizhou struggles to prove the truth.

Plot of Jade Bamboo Core poster

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April 17, 2020

Hearts broken and traps set, Tang returns to investigate while Dong’er sets her own.

Feigning Illness poster

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April 22, 2020

Wang Zhi’s name is cleared—he recommends Tang Fan for a corrupt mining post.

The Silver Mine Laborers poster

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April 22, 2020

In Yunhe, Tang finds silver-tainted coins—and unrest brewing among the miners.

Rescuing Yuan Cong poster

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April 23, 2020

Tang exposes a faked kidnapping—then arrests a local hero, sparking backlash.

The Stolen Keikō Cup poster

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April 23, 2020

Wang’s priceless artifact is stolen; Tang treads carefully while the court compares fakes.

Identity of the True Mastermind poster

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April 24, 2020

Tang probes Yunhe’s true puppet master—while Li Zilong starts playing his hand.

Perilous Return to the Capital poster

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April 24, 2020

On their way home, Tang and Suizhou are ambushed—Durla pretends to be Tang to flee.

Deadly Toxin poster

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April 24, 2020

Durla is poisoned saving Tang—Suizhou scrambles for ice and an antidote.

Suizhou and the Fake Jinyiwei poster

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April 24, 2020

Suizhou meets imposters using his name—Tang harms himself to save Durla.

Mystery Weapon poster

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April 24, 2020

A deadly old weapon resurfaces—its trail leads back to the court’s darkest day.

A Distant Elegy poster

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April 24, 2020

Suizhou joins bandits planning a raid—then takes Wang Zhi hostage by mistake.

A Fire Attack poster

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April 24, 2020

Tang collapses from poison—while the rebels plan to burn their way out.

The Imperial Ice poster

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April 24, 2020

Tang and Suizhou investigate stolen royal ice—only to find it’s helping the poor.

Secrets of the Ice Seller poster

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April 24, 2020

Jin San’s secret is exposed—she vows to change, revealing her clan’s hidden truth.

The Oirat Envoy poster

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April 24, 2020

An Oirat envoy arrives—with hidden ties to a deadly plot and stolen blueprints.

The Disappeared Wang Xian poster

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April 24, 2020

A prince vanishes. Tang finds clues in blood, metalwork—and a hidden genius.

A Sad Determination poster

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April 24, 2020

Aras reveals the bomb "Bolang"—and Tang tries to reach the woman behind the weapon.

The Day of Fate poster

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April 24, 2020

Three lives changed by one explosion—Tang, Suizhou, and Wang Zhi step into fate.

Hearts Apart poster

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April 24, 2020

Durla dies. Suizhou and Tang drift apart. A new target: Wang Xian.

Wang Xian’s Origins poster

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April 24, 2020

A mental breakdown leads to palace searches—and secret documents are uncovered.

The Phantom Zhang Gongzhu poster

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April 24, 2020

Zhang Gongzhu disappears—Suizhou weakens, Tang races home with a revelation.

The Princess’s Vengeance poster

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April 24, 2020

Princess Gu An trades secrets for her brother—while rebellion brews in shadows.

The Wooden Kite Flies High poster

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April 24, 2020

A giant wooden kite hides a deadly plot—just as heroes begin to celebrate peace.

The Imposter Husband poster

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April 24, 2020

Tang’s new post is shaken by a woman claiming her husband is a fraud.

Rebellion in Motion poster

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April 24, 2020

Gao Yi reveals his Oirat past—Tang and Suizhou uncover unrest at the border.

Approaching Evil poster

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April 24, 2020

Tang is kidnapped by Li Zilong—Qing Ge must choose where her loyalty lies.

Rules and Choices poster

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April 24, 2020

Tang must choose: emperor or people. Li Zilong hands him the bomb regardless.

The Prey poster

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April 24, 2020

An ambush begins with unscheduled fireworks—Tang moves to save the emperor.

Crisis from Above poster

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April 24, 2020

Wang Zhi dies defending the emperor—Tang is shattered by the loss.

A Swirl of Conspiracy poster

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April 24, 2020

One rebellion ends—another begins. Durla’s betrayal changes everything.

Year 14 of Chenghua poster

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April 24, 2020

A street poem awakens Qing Ge’s heart. The tides of rebellion begin to turn.