The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty — Season 1
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 p
About this season
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.
Episodes (48)
1. A Mysterious Incident in the Capital
Aired 1 April 2020 • 50 min
A brothel murder and a noble’s scandal pull Tang Fan into a dangerous royal investigation.
2. Birth of a Partnership
Aired 1 April 2020 • 45 min
Suizhou goes undercover to watch Tang Fan—but ends up becoming his partner instead.
3. The Mysterious Apothecary
Aired 2 April 2020 • 42 min
A poison trail and a mysterious apothecary reveal a deadly political connection.
4. Resolution of Events
Aired 2 April 2020 • 45 min
A suicide, a sword, and a jail attack push Tang to dig into maritime secrets.
5. Saving Dong’er
Aired 3 April 2020 • 42 min
Tang loses his home and gains a new one—with Suizhou. But danger follows Dong’er.
6. The Poisoned Mung Bean Juice
Aired 3 April 2020 • 41 min
A royal gift hides poison—uncovering secrets too scandalous for the palace to bear.
7. Suizhou in Peril
Aired 8 April 2020 • 44 min
Suizhou suspects the prefect’s “justice” hides cruelty—and becomes his next target.
8. Mystery of the Vanished Horses
Aired 8 April 2020 • 44 min
Tang fakes arrest to reach jailed Suizhou, while stolen horses spark tribal unrest.
9. Off to Liaodong
Aired 9 April 2020 • 43 min
Tang bargains to free Suizhou—if he can find the missing horses first.
10. Prison Break and Exposure
Aired 9 April 2020 • 45 min
Suizhou flees a fiery prison—while Tang stages a tribunal to reveal the truth.
11. Child Abduction
Aired 10 April 2020 • 43 min
A jealous commander sends Suizhou on a child abduction case—Wang Zhi shadows him.
12. Dong’er Kidnapped
Aired 10 April 2020 • 43 min
Dong’er is kidnapped as bait—Xue Ling’s shady dealings raise red flags.
13. The Hidden Mastermind
Aired 15 April 2020 • 42 min
Dong’er escapes, but the true villain vanishes—just as murders resume in the capital.
14. Left-Behind Footprints
Aired 15 April 2020 • 41 min
A killer’s trail leads to mismatched footprints, a hostage, and hidden motives.
15. Death Sentence for Tang Fan
Aired 16 April 2020 • 40 min
Tang is sentenced to die—and uncovers a duke’s twisted secret in his final hours.
16. The Yu Family Massacre
Aired 16 April 2020 • 41 min
Tang’s sister is abused, then her son is taken—while Suizhou finds a murder scene.
17. The Bounty
Aired 17 April 2020 • 45 min
A massacre survivor offers a bounty on Wang Zhi—Suizhou struggles to prove the truth.
18. Plot of Jade Bamboo Core
Aired 17 April 2020 • 44 min
Hearts broken and traps set, Tang returns to investigate while Dong’er sets her own.
19. Feigning Illness
Aired 22 April 2020 • 40 min
Wang Zhi’s name is cleared—he recommends Tang Fan for a corrupt mining post.
20. The Silver Mine Laborers
Aired 22 April 2020 • 40 min
In Yunhe, Tang finds silver-tainted coins—and unrest brewing among the miners.
21. Rescuing Yuan Cong
Aired 23 April 2020 • 36 min
Tang exposes a faked kidnapping—then arrests a local hero, sparking backlash.
22. The Stolen Keikō Cup
Aired 23 April 2020 • 43 min
Wang’s priceless artifact is stolen; Tang treads carefully while the court compares fakes.
23. Identity of the True Mastermind
Aired 24 April 2020 • 43 min
Tang probes Yunhe’s true puppet master—while Li Zilong starts playing his hand.
24. Perilous Return to the Capital
Aired 24 April 2020 • 38 min
On their way home, Tang and Suizhou are ambushed—Durla pretends to be Tang to flee.
25. Deadly Toxin
Aired 24 April 2020 • 35 min
Durla is poisoned saving Tang—Suizhou scrambles for ice and an antidote.
26. Suizhou and the Fake Jinyiwei
Aired 24 April 2020 • 37 min
Suizhou meets imposters using his name—Tang harms himself to save Durla.
27. Mystery Weapon
Aired 24 April 2020 • 35 min
A deadly old weapon resurfaces—its trail leads back to the court’s darkest day.
28. A Distant Elegy
Aired 24 April 2020 • 34 min
Suizhou joins bandits planning a raid—then takes Wang Zhi hostage by mistake.
29. A Fire Attack
Aired 24 April 2020 • 38 min
Tang collapses from poison—while the rebels plan to burn their way out.
30. The Imperial Ice
Aired 24 April 2020 • 36 min
Tang and Suizhou investigate stolen royal ice—only to find it’s helping the poor.
31. Secrets of the Ice Seller
Aired 24 April 2020 • 36 min
Jin San’s secret is exposed—she vows to change, revealing her clan’s hidden truth.
32. The Oirat Envoy
Aired 24 April 2020 • 37 min
An Oirat envoy arrives—with hidden ties to a deadly plot and stolen blueprints.
33. The Disappeared Wang Xian
Aired 24 April 2020 • 37 min
A prince vanishes. Tang finds clues in blood, metalwork—and a hidden genius.
34. A Sad Determination
Aired 24 April 2020 • 38 min
Aras reveals the bomb "Bolang"—and Tang tries to reach the woman behind the weapon.
35. The Day of Fate
Aired 24 April 2020 • 42 min
Three lives changed by one explosion—Tang, Suizhou, and Wang Zhi step into fate.
36. Hearts Apart
Aired 24 April 2020 • 35 min
Durla dies. Suizhou and Tang drift apart. A new target: Wang Xian.
37. Wang Xian’s Origins
Aired 24 April 2020 • 36 min
A mental breakdown leads to palace searches—and secret documents are uncovered.
38. The Phantom Zhang Gongzhu
Aired 24 April 2020 • 39 min
Zhang Gongzhu disappears—Suizhou weakens, Tang races home with a revelation.
39. The Princess’s Vengeance
Aired 24 April 2020 • 37 min
Princess Gu An trades secrets for her brother—while rebellion brews in shadows.
40. The Wooden Kite Flies High
Aired 24 April 2020 • 36 min
A giant wooden kite hides a deadly plot—just as heroes begin to celebrate peace.
41. The Imposter Husband
Aired 24 April 2020 • 42 min
Tang’s new post is shaken by a woman claiming her husband is a fraud.
42. Rebellion in Motion
Aired 24 April 2020 • 36 min
Gao Yi reveals his Oirat past—Tang and Suizhou uncover unrest at the border.
43. Approaching Evil
Aired 24 April 2020 • 40 min
Tang is kidnapped by Li Zilong—Qing Ge must choose where her loyalty lies.
44. Rules and Choices
Aired 24 April 2020 • 37 min
Tang must choose: emperor or people. Li Zilong hands him the bomb regardless.
45. The Prey
Aired 24 April 2020 • 41 min
An ambush begins with unscheduled fireworks—Tang moves to save the emperor.
46. Crisis from Above
Aired 24 April 2020 • 40 min
Wang Zhi dies defending the emperor—Tang is shattered by the loss.
47. A Swirl of Conspiracy
Aired 24 April 2020 • 41 min
One rebellion ends—another begins. Durla’s betrayal changes everything.
48. Year 14 of Chenghua
Aired 24 April 2020 • 41 min
A street poem awakens Qing Ge’s heart. The tides of rebellion begin to turn.