1. A Mysterious Incident in the Capital

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

2. Birth of a Partnership

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

3. The Mysterious Apothecary

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

4. Resolution of Events

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

5. Saving Dong’er

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

6. The Poisoned Mung Bean Juice

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

7. Suizhou in Peril

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

8. Mystery of the Vanished Horses

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

9. Off to Liaodong

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

10. Prison Break and Exposure

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

11. Child Abduction

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

12. Dong’er Kidnapped

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

14. Left-Behind Footprints

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

15. Death Sentence for Tang Fan

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

16. The Yu Family Massacre

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

17. The Bounty

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

18. Plot of Jade Bamboo Core

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

19. Feigning Illness

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

20. The Silver Mine Laborers

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

21. Rescuing Yuan Cong

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

22. The Stolen Keikō Cup

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

23. Identity of the True Mastermind

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

24. Perilous Return to the Capital

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

25. Deadly Toxin

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

26. Suizhou and the Fake Jinyiwei

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

27. Mystery Weapon

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

28. A Distant Elegy

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

29. A Fire Attack

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

30. The Imperial Ice

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

31. Secrets of the Ice Seller

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

32. The Oirat Envoy

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

33. The Disappeared Wang Xian

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

34. A Sad Determination

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

35. The Day of Fate

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

36. Hearts Apart

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

37. Wang Xian’s Origins

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

38. The Phantom Zhang Gongzhu

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

39. The Princess’s Vengeance

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

40. The Wooden Kite Flies High

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

41. The Imposter Husband

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

42. Rebellion in Motion

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

43. Approaching Evil

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

44. Rules and Choices

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

45. The Prey

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

46. Crisis from Above

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

47. A Swirl of Conspiracy

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

48. Year 14 of Chenghua

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