
Season 1
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.
Episodes

1. A Mysterious Incident in the Capital
2020-04-01
A brothel murder and a noble’s scandal pull Tang Fan into a dangerous royal investigation.

2. Birth of a Partnership
2020-04-01
Suizhou goes undercover to watch Tang Fan—but ends up becoming his partner instead.

3. The Mysterious Apothecary
2020-04-02
A poison trail and a mysterious apothecary reveal a deadly political connection.

4. Resolution of Events
2020-04-02
A suicide, a sword, and a jail attack push Tang to dig into maritime secrets.

5. Saving Dong’er
2020-04-03
Tang loses his home and gains a new one—with Suizhou. But danger follows Dong’er.

6. The Poisoned Mung Bean Juice
2020-04-03
A royal gift hides poison—uncovering secrets too scandalous for the palace to bear.

7. Suizhou in Peril
2020-04-08
Suizhou suspects the prefect’s “justice” hides cruelty—and becomes his next target.

8. Mystery of the Vanished Horses
2020-04-08
Tang fakes arrest to reach jailed Suizhou, while stolen horses spark tribal unrest.

9. Off to Liaodong
2020-04-09
Tang bargains to free Suizhou—if he can find the missing horses first.

10. Prison Break and Exposure
2020-04-09
Suizhou flees a fiery prison—while Tang stages a tribunal to reveal the truth.

11. Child Abduction
2020-04-10
A jealous commander sends Suizhou on a child abduction case—Wang Zhi shadows him.

12. Dong’er Kidnapped
2020-04-10
Dong’er is kidnapped as bait—Xue Ling’s shady dealings raise red flags.

13. The Hidden Mastermind
2020-04-15
Dong’er escapes, but the true villain vanishes—just as murders resume in the capital.

14. Left-Behind Footprints
2020-04-15
A killer’s trail leads to mismatched footprints, a hostage, and hidden motives.

15. Death Sentence for Tang Fan
2020-04-16
Tang is sentenced to die—and uncovers a duke’s twisted secret in his final hours.

16. The Yu Family Massacre
2020-04-16
Tang’s sister is abused, then her son is taken—while Suizhou finds a murder scene.

17. The Bounty
2020-04-17
A massacre survivor offers a bounty on Wang Zhi—Suizhou struggles to prove the truth.

18. Plot of Jade Bamboo Core
2020-04-17
Hearts broken and traps set, Tang returns to investigate while Dong’er sets her own.

19. Feigning Illness
2020-04-22
Wang Zhi’s name is cleared—he recommends Tang Fan for a corrupt mining post.

20. The Silver Mine Laborers
2020-04-22
In Yunhe, Tang finds silver-tainted coins—and unrest brewing among the miners.

21. Rescuing Yuan Cong
2020-04-23
Tang exposes a faked kidnapping—then arrests a local hero, sparking backlash.

22. The Stolen Keikō Cup
2020-04-23
Wang’s priceless artifact is stolen; Tang treads carefully while the court compares fakes.

23. Identity of the True Mastermind
2020-04-24
Tang probes Yunhe’s true puppet master—while Li Zilong starts playing his hand.

24. Perilous Return to the Capital
2020-04-24
On their way home, Tang and Suizhou are ambushed—Durla pretends to be Tang to flee.

25. Deadly Toxin
2020-04-24
Durla is poisoned saving Tang—Suizhou scrambles for ice and an antidote.

26. Suizhou and the Fake Jinyiwei
2020-04-24
Suizhou meets imposters using his name—Tang harms himself to save Durla.

27. Mystery Weapon
2020-04-24
A deadly old weapon resurfaces—its trail leads back to the court’s darkest day.

28. A Distant Elegy
2020-04-24
Suizhou joins bandits planning a raid—then takes Wang Zhi hostage by mistake.

29. A Fire Attack
2020-04-24
Tang collapses from poison—while the rebels plan to burn their way out.

30. The Imperial Ice
2020-04-24
Tang and Suizhou investigate stolen royal ice—only to find it’s helping the poor.

31. Secrets of the Ice Seller
2020-04-24
Jin San’s secret is exposed—she vows to change, revealing her clan’s hidden truth.

32. The Oirat Envoy
2020-04-24
An Oirat envoy arrives—with hidden ties to a deadly plot and stolen blueprints.

33. The Disappeared Wang Xian
2020-04-24
A prince vanishes. Tang finds clues in blood, metalwork—and a hidden genius.

34. A Sad Determination
2020-04-24
Aras reveals the bomb "Bolang"—and Tang tries to reach the woman behind the weapon.

35. The Day of Fate
2020-04-24
Three lives changed by one explosion—Tang, Suizhou, and Wang Zhi step into fate.

36. Hearts Apart
2020-04-24
Durla dies. Suizhou and Tang drift apart. A new target: Wang Xian.

37. Wang Xian’s Origins
2020-04-24
A mental breakdown leads to palace searches—and secret documents are uncovered.

38. The Phantom Zhang Gongzhu
2020-04-24
Zhang Gongzhu disappears—Suizhou weakens, Tang races home with a revelation.

39. The Princess’s Vengeance
2020-04-24
Princess Gu An trades secrets for her brother—while rebellion brews in shadows.

40. The Wooden Kite Flies High
2020-04-24
A giant wooden kite hides a deadly plot—just as heroes begin to celebrate peace.

41. The Imposter Husband
2020-04-24
Tang’s new post is shaken by a woman claiming her husband is a fraud.

42. Rebellion in Motion
2020-04-24
Gao Yi reveals his Oirat past—Tang and Suizhou uncover unrest at the border.

43. Approaching Evil
2020-04-24
Tang is kidnapped by Li Zilong—Qing Ge must choose where her loyalty lies.

44. Rules and Choices
2020-04-24
Tang must choose: emperor or people. Li Zilong hands him the bomb regardless.

45. The Prey
2020-04-24
An ambush begins with unscheduled fireworks—Tang moves to save the emperor.

46. Crisis from Above
2020-04-24
Wang Zhi dies defending the emperor—Tang is shattered by the loss.

47. A Swirl of Conspiracy
2020-04-24
One rebellion ends—another begins. Durla’s betrayal changes everything.

48. Year 14 of Chenghua
2020-04-24
A street poem awakens Qing Ge’s heart. The tides of rebellion begin to turn.