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The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty

Season 1 · 48 episodes · Apr 1, 2020

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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    Episode 1

    A Mysterious Incident in the Capital

    Apr 1, 2020

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

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    Episode 2

    Birth of a Partnership

    Apr 1, 2020

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

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    Episode 3

    The Mysterious Apothecary

    Apr 2, 2020

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

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    Episode 4

    Resolution of Events

    Apr 2, 2020

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

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    Episode 5

    Saving Dong’er

    Apr 3, 2020

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

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    Episode 6

    The Poisoned Mung Bean Juice

    Apr 3, 2020

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

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    Episode 7

    Suizhou in Peril

    Apr 8, 2020

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

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    Episode 8

    Mystery of the Vanished Horses

    Apr 8, 2020

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

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    Episode 9

    Off to Liaodong

    Apr 9, 2020

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

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    Episode 10

    Prison Break and Exposure

    Apr 9, 2020

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

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    Episode 11

    Child Abduction

    Apr 10, 2020

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

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    Episode 12

    Dong’er Kidnapped

    Apr 10, 2020

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

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    Episode 13

    The Hidden Mastermind

    Apr 15, 2020

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

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    Episode 14

    Left-Behind Footprints

    Apr 15, 2020

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

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    Episode 15

    Death Sentence for Tang Fan

    Apr 16, 2020

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

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    Episode 16

    The Yu Family Massacre

    Apr 16, 2020

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

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    Episode 17

    The Bounty

    Apr 17, 2020

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

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    Episode 18

    Plot of Jade Bamboo Core

    Apr 17, 2020

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

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    Episode 19

    Feigning Illness

    Apr 22, 2020

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

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    Episode 20

    The Silver Mine Laborers

    Apr 22, 2020

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

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    Episode 21

    Rescuing Yuan Cong

    Apr 23, 2020

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

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    Episode 22

    The Stolen Keikō Cup

    Apr 23, 2020

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

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    Episode 23

    Identity of the True Mastermind

    Apr 24, 2020

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

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    Episode 24

    Perilous Return to the Capital

    Apr 24, 2020

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

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    Episode 25

    Deadly Toxin

    Apr 24, 2020

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

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    Episode 26

    Suizhou and the Fake Jinyiwei

    Apr 24, 2020

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

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    Episode 27

    Mystery Weapon

    Apr 24, 2020

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

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    Episode 28

    A Distant Elegy

    Apr 24, 2020

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

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    Episode 29

    A Fire Attack

    Apr 24, 2020

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

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    Episode 30

    The Imperial Ice

    Apr 24, 2020

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

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    Episode 31

    Secrets of the Ice Seller

    Apr 24, 2020

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

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    Episode 32

    The Oirat Envoy

    Apr 24, 2020

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

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    Episode 33

    The Disappeared Wang Xian

    Apr 24, 2020

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

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    Episode 34

    A Sad Determination

    Apr 24, 2020

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

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    Episode 35

    The Day of Fate

    Apr 24, 2020

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

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    Episode 36

    Hearts Apart

    Apr 24, 2020

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

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    Episode 37

    Wang Xian’s Origins

    Apr 24, 2020

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

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    Episode 38

    The Phantom Zhang Gongzhu

    Apr 24, 2020

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

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    Episode 39

    The Princess’s Vengeance

    Apr 24, 2020

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

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    Episode 40

    The Wooden Kite Flies High

    Apr 24, 2020

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

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    Episode 41

    The Imposter Husband

    Apr 24, 2020

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

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    Episode 42

    Rebellion in Motion

    Apr 24, 2020

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

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    Episode 43

    Approaching Evil

    Apr 24, 2020

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

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    Episode 44

    Rules and Choices

    Apr 24, 2020

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

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    Episode 45

    The Prey

    Apr 24, 2020

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

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    Episode 46

    Crisis from Above

    Apr 24, 2020

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

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    Episode 47

    A Swirl of Conspiracy

    Apr 24, 2020

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

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    Episode 48

    Year 14 of Chenghua

    Apr 24, 2020

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