The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty - Season 1
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.
2 - Birth of a Partnership
Air Date: April 1, 2020
Suizhou goes undercover to watch Tang Fan—but ends up becoming his partner instead.
3 - The Mysterious Apothecary
Air Date: April 2, 2020
A poison trail and a mysterious apothecary reveal a deadly political connection.
4 - Resolution of Events
Air Date: April 2, 2020
A suicide, a sword, and a jail attack push Tang to dig into maritime secrets.
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.
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.
7 - Suizhou in Peril
Air Date: April 8, 2020
Suizhou suspects the prefect’s “justice” hides cruelty—and becomes his next target.
8 - Mystery of the Vanished Horses
Air Date: April 8, 2020
Tang fakes arrest to reach jailed Suizhou, while stolen horses spark tribal unrest.
9 - Off to Liaodong
Air Date: April 9, 2020
Tang bargains to free Suizhou—if he can find the missing horses first.
10 - Prison Break and Exposure
Air Date: April 9, 2020
Suizhou flees a fiery prison—while Tang stages a tribunal to reveal the truth.
11 - Child Abduction
Air Date: April 10, 2020
A jealous commander sends Suizhou on a child abduction case—Wang Zhi shadows him.
12 - Dong’er Kidnapped
Air Date: April 10, 2020
Dong’er is kidnapped as bait—Xue Ling’s shady dealings raise red flags.
13 - The Hidden Mastermind
Air Date: April 15, 2020
Dong’er escapes, but the true villain vanishes—just as murders resume in the capital.
14 - Left-Behind Footprints
Air Date: April 15, 2020
A killer’s trail leads to mismatched footprints, a hostage, and hidden motives.
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.
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.
17 - The Bounty
Air Date: April 17, 2020
A massacre survivor offers a bounty on Wang Zhi—Suizhou struggles to prove the truth.
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.
19 - Feigning Illness
Air Date: April 22, 2020
Wang Zhi’s name is cleared—he recommends Tang Fan for a corrupt mining post.
20 - The Silver Mine Laborers
Air Date: April 22, 2020
In Yunhe, Tang finds silver-tainted coins—and unrest brewing among the miners.
21 - Rescuing Yuan Cong
Air Date: April 23, 2020
Tang exposes a faked kidnapping—then arrests a local hero, sparking backlash.
22 - The Stolen Keikō Cup
Air Date: April 23, 2020
Wang’s priceless artifact is stolen; Tang treads carefully while the court compares fakes.
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.
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.
25 - Deadly Toxin
Air Date: April 24, 2020
Durla is poisoned saving Tang—Suizhou scrambles for ice and an antidote.
26 - Suizhou and the Fake Jinyiwei
Air Date: April 24, 2020
Suizhou meets imposters using his name—Tang harms himself to save Durla.
27 - Mystery Weapon
Air Date: April 24, 2020
A deadly old weapon resurfaces—its trail leads back to the court’s darkest day.
28 - A Distant Elegy
Air Date: April 24, 2020
Suizhou joins bandits planning a raid—then takes Wang Zhi hostage by mistake.
29 - A Fire Attack
Air Date: April 24, 2020
Tang collapses from poison—while the rebels plan to burn their way out.
30 - The Imperial Ice
Air Date: April 24, 2020
Tang and Suizhou investigate stolen royal ice—only to find it’s helping the poor.
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.
32 - The Oirat Envoy
Air Date: April 24, 2020
An Oirat envoy arrives—with hidden ties to a deadly plot and stolen blueprints.
33 - The Disappeared Wang Xian
Air Date: April 24, 2020
A prince vanishes. Tang finds clues in blood, metalwork—and a hidden genius.
34 - A Sad Determination
Air Date: April 24, 2020
Aras reveals the bomb "Bolang"—and Tang tries to reach the woman behind the weapon.
35 - The Day of Fate
Air Date: April 24, 2020
Three lives changed by one explosion—Tang, Suizhou, and Wang Zhi step into fate.
36 - Hearts Apart
Air Date: April 24, 2020
Durla dies. Suizhou and Tang drift apart. A new target: Wang Xian.
37 - Wang Xian’s Origins
Air Date: April 24, 2020
A mental breakdown leads to palace searches—and secret documents are uncovered.
38 - The Phantom Zhang Gongzhu
Air Date: April 24, 2020
Zhang Gongzhu disappears—Suizhou weakens, Tang races home with a revelation.
39 - The Princess’s Vengeance
Air Date: April 24, 2020
Princess Gu An trades secrets for her brother—while rebellion brews in shadows.
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.
41 - The Imposter Husband
Air Date: April 24, 2020
Tang’s new post is shaken by a woman claiming her husband is a fraud.
42 - Rebellion in Motion
Air Date: April 24, 2020
Gao Yi reveals his Oirat past—Tang and Suizhou uncover unrest at the border.
43 - Approaching Evil
Air Date: April 24, 2020
Tang is kidnapped by Li Zilong—Qing Ge must choose where her loyalty lies.
44 - Rules and Choices
Air Date: April 24, 2020
Tang must choose: emperor or people. Li Zilong hands him the bomb regardless.
45 - The Prey
Air Date: April 24, 2020
An ambush begins with unscheduled fireworks—Tang moves to save the emperor.
46 - Crisis from Above
Air Date: April 24, 2020
Wang Zhi dies defending the emperor—Tang is shattered by the loss.
47 - A Swirl of Conspiracy
Air Date: April 24, 2020
One rebellion ends—another begins. Durla’s betrayal changes everything.
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.