The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty

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  1. A Mysterious Incident in the Capital

  50m

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

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  2. Birth of a Partnership

  45m

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

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  3. The Mysterious Apothecary

  42m

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

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  4. Resolution of Events

  45m

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

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  5. Saving Dong’er

  42m

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

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  6. The Poisoned Mung Bean Juice

  41m

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

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  7. Suizhou in Peril

  44m

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

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  8. Mystery of the Vanished Horses

  44m

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

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  9. Off to Liaodong

  43m

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

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  10. Prison Break and Exposure

  45m

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

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  11. Child Abduction

  43m

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

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  12. Dong’er Kidnapped

  43m

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

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  13. The Hidden Mastermind

  42m

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

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  14. Left-Behind Footprints

  41m

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

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  15. Death Sentence for Tang Fan

  40m

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

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  16. The Yu Family Massacre

  41m

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

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  17. The Bounty

  45m

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

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  18. Plot of Jade Bamboo Core

  44m

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

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  19. Feigning Illness

  40m

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

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  20. The Silver Mine Laborers

  40m

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

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  21. Rescuing Yuan Cong

  36m

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

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  22. The Stolen Keikō Cup

  43m

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

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  23. Identity of the True Mastermind

  43m

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

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  24. Perilous Return to the Capital

  38m

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

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  25. Deadly Toxin

  35m

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

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  26. Suizhou and the Fake Jinyiwei

  37m

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

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  27. Mystery Weapon

  35m

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

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  28. A Distant Elegy

  34m

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

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  29. A Fire Attack

  38m

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

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  30. The Imperial Ice

  36m

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

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  31. Secrets of the Ice Seller

  36m

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

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  32. The Oirat Envoy

  37m

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

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  33. The Disappeared Wang Xian

  37m

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

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  34. A Sad Determination

  38m

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

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  35. The Day of Fate

  42m

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

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  36. Hearts Apart

  35m

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

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  37. Wang Xian’s Origins

  36m

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

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  38. The Phantom Zhang Gongzhu

  39m

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

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  39. The Princess’s Vengeance

  37m

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

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  40. The Wooden Kite Flies High

  36m

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

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  41. The Imposter Husband

  42m

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

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  42. Rebellion in Motion

  36m

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

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  43. Approaching Evil

  40m

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

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  44. Rules and Choices

  37m

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

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  45. The Prey

  41m

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

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  46. Crisis from Above

  40m

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

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  47. A Swirl of Conspiracy

  41m

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

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  48. Year 14 of Chenghua

  41m

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

Cast

Darren Chen

Tang Fan

Fu Meng-po

Sui Zhou

Liu Yaoyuan

Wang Zhi

Alyssa Chia Ching-Wen

Royal Consort Wan

Wang Maolei

Li Zilong

Mao Yi

Pei Huai

Huangyang Tiantian

Dong'er

Cai Heng

Emperor

Zhang Bojia

Qing Ge