The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty - Season 1

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A Mysterious Incident in the Capital

1 - A Mysterious Incident in the Capital

Air Date: April 1, 2020

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

Birth of a Partnership

2 - Birth of a Partnership

Air Date: April 1, 2020

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

The Mysterious Apothecary

3 - The Mysterious Apothecary

Air Date: April 2, 2020

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

Resolution of Events

4 - Resolution of Events

Air Date: April 2, 2020

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

Saving Dong’er

5 - Saving Dong’er

Air Date: April 3, 2020

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

The Poisoned Mung Bean Juice

6 - The Poisoned Mung Bean Juice

Air Date: April 3, 2020

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

Suizhou in Peril

7 - Suizhou in Peril

Air Date: April 8, 2020

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

Mystery of the Vanished Horses

8 - Mystery of the Vanished Horses

Air Date: April 8, 2020

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

Off to Liaodong

9 - Off to Liaodong

Air Date: April 9, 2020

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

Prison Break and Exposure

10 - Prison Break and Exposure

Air Date: April 9, 2020

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

Child Abduction

11 - Child Abduction

Air Date: April 10, 2020

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

Dong’er Kidnapped

12 - Dong’er Kidnapped

Air Date: April 10, 2020

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

The Hidden Mastermind

13 - The Hidden Mastermind

Air Date: April 15, 2020

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

Left-Behind Footprints

14 - Left-Behind Footprints

Air Date: April 15, 2020

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

Death Sentence for Tang Fan

15 - Death Sentence for Tang Fan

Air Date: April 16, 2020

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

The Yu Family Massacre

16 - The Yu Family Massacre

Air Date: April 16, 2020

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

The Bounty

17 - The Bounty

Air Date: April 17, 2020

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

Plot of Jade Bamboo Core

18 - Plot of Jade Bamboo Core

Air Date: April 17, 2020

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

Feigning Illness

19 - Feigning Illness

Air Date: April 22, 2020

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

The Silver Mine Laborers

20 - The Silver Mine Laborers

Air Date: April 22, 2020

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

Rescuing Yuan Cong

21 - Rescuing Yuan Cong

Air Date: April 23, 2020

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

The Stolen Keikō Cup

22 - The Stolen Keikō Cup

Air Date: April 23, 2020

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

Identity of the True Mastermind

23 - Identity of the True Mastermind

Air Date: April 24, 2020

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

Perilous Return to the Capital

24 - Perilous Return to the Capital

Air Date: April 24, 2020

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

Deadly Toxin

25 - Deadly Toxin

Air Date: April 24, 2020

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

Suizhou and the Fake Jinyiwei

26 - Suizhou and the Fake Jinyiwei

Air Date: April 24, 2020

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

Mystery Weapon

27 - Mystery Weapon

Air Date: April 24, 2020

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

A Distant Elegy

28 - A Distant Elegy

Air Date: April 24, 2020

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

A Fire Attack

29 - A Fire Attack

Air Date: April 24, 2020

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

The Imperial Ice

30 - The Imperial Ice

Air Date: April 24, 2020

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

Secrets of the Ice Seller

31 - Secrets of the Ice Seller

Air Date: April 24, 2020

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

The Oirat Envoy

32 - The Oirat Envoy

Air Date: April 24, 2020

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

The Disappeared Wang Xian

33 - The Disappeared Wang Xian

Air Date: April 24, 2020

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

A Sad Determination

34 - A Sad Determination

Air Date: April 24, 2020

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

The Day of Fate

35 - The Day of Fate

Air Date: April 24, 2020

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

Hearts Apart

36 - Hearts Apart

Air Date: April 24, 2020

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

Wang Xian’s Origins

37 - Wang Xian’s Origins

Air Date: April 24, 2020

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

The Phantom Zhang Gongzhu

38 - The Phantom Zhang Gongzhu

Air Date: April 24, 2020

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

The Princess’s Vengeance

39 - The Princess’s Vengeance

Air Date: April 24, 2020

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

The Wooden Kite Flies High

40 - The Wooden Kite Flies High

Air Date: April 24, 2020

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

The Imposter Husband

41 - The Imposter Husband

Air Date: April 24, 2020

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

Rebellion in Motion

42 - Rebellion in Motion

Air Date: April 24, 2020

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

Approaching Evil

43 - Approaching Evil

Air Date: April 24, 2020

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

Rules and Choices

44 - Rules and Choices

Air Date: April 24, 2020

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

The Prey

45 - The Prey

Air Date: April 24, 2020

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

Crisis from Above

46 - Crisis from Above

Air Date: April 24, 2020

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

A Swirl of Conspiracy

47 - A Swirl of Conspiracy

Air Date: April 24, 2020

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

Year 14 of Chenghua

48 - Year 14 of Chenghua

Air Date: April 24, 2020

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