Jingrui saves Liyang from Xia Jiang’s disciple; Mei’s allies seek a cure for his poison.

Liyang presents Xie Yu’s confession; ministers urge the Emperor to reopen Chiyan case.

The Emperor relents to reopen Chiyan case; Mei agrees to leave to spare the throne.

Mei leads the army against Chu, taking a fatal pill; Jing honors him as the new Emperor.

Pingjing and Lin Xi uncover clues, sparking suspicion of foul play in the ship’s sabotage.

An elite assassin attacks as Pingjing confirms the ship’s sinking was no accident.

A near-murdered magistrate and physical evidence push the case toward the capital.

An ambush reveals a general’s betrayal—but the court finally hears the truth.

Suspicions grow as Duan Tongzhou escapes and a deadly handprint deepens the plot.

A cursed lacquer box links the empress to a long-buried secret and deadly scheme.

The empress is warned as accusations rise and Duan Tongzhou disappears once more.

Old curses and hidden infertility secrets threaten royal harmony and truth.

Mysterious deaths and foreign threats cast new doubt over a royal delegation.

A hidden killer and an old enemy corner a suspect—revealing deeper motives.

Madam Laiyang is killed after confessing—leaving her son trapped between grief and truth.

Pingjing and Pingzhang reaffirm their bond while Mozi poisons Yuanqi with doubt.

Talks with Northern Yan mask betrayal as tensions shift toward hidden war.

Pingjing’s mission is betrayed—just as a deadly trap begins to unfold.

A fragile peace is sealed with marriage—but Puyang prepares a new strike.

A duel turns deadly and peace collapses—Pingjing is thrown into prison.

Pingjing proves his innocence—but war at the border reignites with fury.

A cursed prince and a buried past point to a spreading plague and ancient revenge.

A familiar disease returns—this time orchestrated by a long-hidden enemy.

Lin Xi falls ill as the capital seals off—Pingjing stays by her side.

A cure emerges, but suicide tattoos confirm Puyang’s elite followers are close.