The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty

2020-04-01 · 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.

S01 E01 · 2020-04-01 · 50 min

A Mysterious Incident in the Capital

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

S01 E02 · 2020-04-01 · 45 min

Birth of a Partnership

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

S01 E03 · 2020-04-02 · 42 min

The Mysterious Apothecary

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

S01 E04 · 2020-04-02 · 45 min

Resolution of Events

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

S01 E05 · 2020-04-03 · 42 min

Saving Dong’er

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

S01 E06 · 2020-04-03 · 41 min

The Poisoned Mung Bean Juice

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

S01 E07 · 2020-04-08 · 44 min

Suizhou in Peril

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

S01 E08 · 2020-04-08 · 44 min

Mystery of the Vanished Horses

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

S01 E09 · 2020-04-09 · 43 min

Off to Liaodong

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

S01 E10 · 2020-04-09 · 45 min

Prison Break and Exposure

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

S01 E11 · 2020-04-10 · 43 min

Child Abduction

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

S01 E12 · 2020-04-10 · 43 min

Dong’er Kidnapped

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

S01 E13 · 2020-04-15 · 42 min

The Hidden Mastermind

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

S01 E14 · 2020-04-15 · 41 min

Left-Behind Footprints

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

S01 E15 · 2020-04-16 · 40 min

Death Sentence for Tang Fan

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

S01 E16 · 2020-04-16 · 41 min

The Yu Family Massacre

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

S01 E17 · 2020-04-17 · 45 min

The Bounty

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

S01 E18 · 2020-04-17 · 44 min

Plot of Jade Bamboo Core

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

S01 E19 · 2020-04-22 · 40 min

Feigning Illness

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

S01 E20 · 2020-04-22 · 40 min

The Silver Mine Laborers

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

S01 E21 · 2020-04-23 · 36 min

Rescuing Yuan Cong

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

S01 E22 · 2020-04-23 · 43 min

The Stolen Keikō Cup

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

S01 E23 · 2020-04-24 · 43 min

Identity of the True Mastermind

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

S01 E24 · 2020-04-24 · 38 min

Perilous Return to the Capital

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

S01 E25 · 2020-04-24 · 35 min

Deadly Toxin

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

S01 E26 · 2020-04-24 · 37 min

Suizhou and the Fake Jinyiwei

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

S01 E27 · 2020-04-24 · 35 min

Mystery Weapon

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

S01 E28 · 2020-04-24 · 34 min

A Distant Elegy

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

S01 E29 · 2020-04-24 · 38 min

A Fire Attack

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

S01 E30 · 2020-04-24 · 36 min

The Imperial Ice

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

S01 E31 · 2020-04-24 · 36 min

Secrets of the Ice Seller

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

S01 E32 · 2020-04-24 · 37 min

The Oirat Envoy

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

S01 E33 · 2020-04-24 · 37 min

The Disappeared Wang Xian

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

S01 E34 · 2020-04-24 · 38 min

A Sad Determination

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

S01 E35 · 2020-04-24 · 42 min

The Day of Fate

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

S01 E36 · 2020-04-24 · 35 min

Hearts Apart

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

S01 E37 · 2020-04-24 · 36 min

Wang Xian’s Origins

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

S01 E38 · 2020-04-24 · 39 min

The Phantom Zhang Gongzhu

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

S01 E39 · 2020-04-24 · 37 min

The Princess’s Vengeance

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

S01 E40 · 2020-04-24 · 36 min

The Wooden Kite Flies High

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

S01 E41 · 2020-04-24 · 42 min

The Imposter Husband

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

S01 E42 · 2020-04-24 · 36 min

Rebellion in Motion

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

S01 E43 · 2020-04-24 · 40 min

Approaching Evil

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

S01 E44 · 2020-04-24 · 37 min

Rules and Choices

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

S01 E45 · 2020-04-24 · 41 min

The Prey

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

S01 E46 · 2020-04-24 · 40 min

Crisis from Above

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

S01 E47 · 2020-04-24 · 41 min

A Swirl of Conspiracy

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

S01 E48 · 2020-04-24 · 41 min

Year 14 of Chenghua

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