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

A Mysterious Incident in the Capital

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

Birth of a Partnership

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

The Mysterious Apothecary

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

Resolution of Events

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

Saving Dong’er

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

The Poisoned Mung Bean Juice

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

Suizhou in Peril

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

Mystery of the Vanished Horses

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

Off to Liaodong

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

Prison Break and Exposure

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

Child Abduction

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

Dong’er Kidnapped

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

The Hidden Mastermind

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

Left-Behind Footprints

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

Death Sentence for Tang Fan

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

The Yu Family Massacre

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

The Bounty

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

Plot of Jade Bamboo Core

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

Feigning Illness

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

The Silver Mine Laborers

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

Rescuing Yuan Cong

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

The Stolen Keikō Cup

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

Identity of the True Mastermind

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

Perilous Return to the Capital

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

Deadly Toxin

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

Suizhou and the Fake Jinyiwei

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

Mystery Weapon

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

A Distant Elegy

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

A Fire Attack

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

The Imperial Ice

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

Secrets of the Ice Seller

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

The Oirat Envoy

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

The Disappeared Wang Xian

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

A Sad Determination

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

The Day of Fate

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

Hearts Apart

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

Wang Xian’s Origins

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

The Phantom Zhang Gongzhu

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

The Princess’s Vengeance

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

The Wooden Kite Flies High

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

The Imposter Husband

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

Rebellion in Motion

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

Approaching Evil

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

Rules and Choices

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

The Prey

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

Crisis from Above

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

A Swirl of Conspiracy

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

Year 14 of Chenghua

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.

The Best Seasons of The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty

The Best Seasons of The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty

Season 1