The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty
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.
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
Seasons
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.
E1A Mysterious Incident in the Capital
Apr 1, 2020
A brothel murder and a noble’s scandal pull Tang Fan into a dangerous royal investigation.
E2Birth of a Partnership
Apr 1, 2020
Suizhou goes undercover to watch Tang Fan—but ends up becoming his partner instead.
E3The Mysterious Apothecary
Apr 2, 2020
A poison trail and a mysterious apothecary reveal a deadly political connection.
E4Resolution of Events
Apr 2, 2020
A suicide, a sword, and a jail attack push Tang to dig into maritime secrets.
E5Saving Dong’er
Apr 3, 2020
Tang loses his home and gains a new one—with Suizhou. But danger follows Dong’er.
E6The Poisoned Mung Bean Juice
Apr 3, 2020
A royal gift hides poison—uncovering secrets too scandalous for the palace to bear.
E7Suizhou in Peril
Apr 8, 2020
Suizhou suspects the prefect’s “justice” hides cruelty—and becomes his next target.
E8Mystery of the Vanished Horses
Apr 8, 2020
Tang fakes arrest to reach jailed Suizhou, while stolen horses spark tribal unrest.
E9Off to Liaodong
Apr 9, 2020
Tang bargains to free Suizhou—if he can find the missing horses first.
E10Prison Break and Exposure
Apr 9, 2020
Suizhou flees a fiery prison—while Tang stages a tribunal to reveal the truth.
E11Child Abduction
Apr 10, 2020
A jealous commander sends Suizhou on a child abduction case—Wang Zhi shadows him.
E12Dong’er Kidnapped
Apr 10, 2020
Dong’er is kidnapped as bait—Xue Ling’s shady dealings raise red flags.
E13The Hidden Mastermind
Apr 15, 2020
Dong’er escapes, but the true villain vanishes—just as murders resume in the capital.
E14Left-Behind Footprints
Apr 15, 2020
A killer’s trail leads to mismatched footprints, a hostage, and hidden motives.
E15Death Sentence for Tang Fan
Apr 16, 2020
Tang is sentenced to die—and uncovers a duke’s twisted secret in his final hours.
E16The Yu Family Massacre
Apr 16, 2020
Tang’s sister is abused, then her son is taken—while Suizhou finds a murder scene.
E17The Bounty
Apr 17, 2020
A massacre survivor offers a bounty on Wang Zhi—Suizhou struggles to prove the truth.
E18Plot of Jade Bamboo Core
Apr 17, 2020
Hearts broken and traps set, Tang returns to investigate while Dong’er sets her own.
E19Feigning Illness
Apr 22, 2020
Wang Zhi’s name is cleared—he recommends Tang Fan for a corrupt mining post.
E20The Silver Mine Laborers
Apr 22, 2020
In Yunhe, Tang finds silver-tainted coins—and unrest brewing among the miners.
E21Rescuing Yuan Cong
Apr 23, 2020
Tang exposes a faked kidnapping—then arrests a local hero, sparking backlash.
E22The Stolen Keikō Cup
Apr 23, 2020
Wang’s priceless artifact is stolen; Tang treads carefully while the court compares fakes.
E23Identity of the True Mastermind
Apr 24, 2020
Tang probes Yunhe’s true puppet master—while Li Zilong starts playing his hand.
E24Perilous Return to the Capital
Apr 24, 2020
On their way home, Tang and Suizhou are ambushed—Durla pretends to be Tang to flee.
E25Deadly Toxin
Apr 24, 2020
Durla is poisoned saving Tang—Suizhou scrambles for ice and an antidote.
E26Suizhou and the Fake Jinyiwei
Apr 24, 2020
Suizhou meets imposters using his name—Tang harms himself to save Durla.
E27Mystery Weapon
Apr 24, 2020
A deadly old weapon resurfaces—its trail leads back to the court’s darkest day.
E28A Distant Elegy
Apr 24, 2020
Suizhou joins bandits planning a raid—then takes Wang Zhi hostage by mistake.
E29A Fire Attack
Apr 24, 2020
Tang collapses from poison—while the rebels plan to burn their way out.
E30The Imperial Ice
Apr 24, 2020
Tang and Suizhou investigate stolen royal ice—only to find it’s helping the poor.
E31Secrets of the Ice Seller
Apr 24, 2020
Jin San’s secret is exposed—she vows to change, revealing her clan’s hidden truth.
E32The Oirat Envoy
Apr 24, 2020
An Oirat envoy arrives—with hidden ties to a deadly plot and stolen blueprints.
E33The Disappeared Wang Xian
Apr 24, 2020
A prince vanishes. Tang finds clues in blood, metalwork—and a hidden genius.
E34A Sad Determination
Apr 24, 2020
Aras reveals the bomb "Bolang"—and Tang tries to reach the woman behind the weapon.
E35The Day of Fate
Apr 24, 2020
Three lives changed by one explosion—Tang, Suizhou, and Wang Zhi step into fate.
E36Hearts Apart
Apr 24, 2020
Durla dies. Suizhou and Tang drift apart. A new target: Wang Xian.
E37Wang Xian’s Origins
Apr 24, 2020
A mental breakdown leads to palace searches—and secret documents are uncovered.
E38The Phantom Zhang Gongzhu
Apr 24, 2020
Zhang Gongzhu disappears—Suizhou weakens, Tang races home with a revelation.
E39The Princess’s Vengeance
Apr 24, 2020
Princess Gu An trades secrets for her brother—while rebellion brews in shadows.
E40The Wooden Kite Flies High
Apr 24, 2020
A giant wooden kite hides a deadly plot—just as heroes begin to celebrate peace.
E41The Imposter Husband
Apr 24, 2020
Tang’s new post is shaken by a woman claiming her husband is a fraud.
E42Rebellion in Motion
Apr 24, 2020
Gao Yi reveals his Oirat past—Tang and Suizhou uncover unrest at the border.
E43Approaching Evil
Apr 24, 2020
Tang is kidnapped by Li Zilong—Qing Ge must choose where her loyalty lies.
E44Rules and Choices
Apr 24, 2020
Tang must choose: emperor or people. Li Zilong hands him the bomb regardless.
E45The Prey
Apr 24, 2020
An ambush begins with unscheduled fireworks—Tang moves to save the emperor.
E46Crisis from Above
Apr 24, 2020
Wang Zhi dies defending the emperor—Tang is shattered by the loss.
E47A Swirl of Conspiracy
Apr 24, 2020
One rebellion ends—another begins. Durla’s betrayal changes everything.
E48Year 14 of Chenghua
Apr 24, 2020
A street poem awakens Qing Ge’s heart. The tides of rebellion begin to turn.
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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.
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