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Season 1
54 Episodes2015
Weakened by illness but strong in mind, Mei Changsu enters court politics to seek justice for a tragedy long forgotten.
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Episodes (54)
Ep 1
The Kirin Genius
2015-09-19•45m
Minister Xu reveals Mei Changsu’s name to Prince Yu, sparking a race to win his loyalty.
Ep 2
Grand Empress Dowager
2015-09-19•44m
Mei Changsu arrives at Ning manor as princes vie for him; Nihuang’s suitor contest begins.
Ep 3
Sons of Two Families
2015-09-20•44m
Mei aids Prince Jing to save a boy; Nihuang grows suspicious of his identity at a banquet.
Ep 4
Choosing a Master
2015-09-20•44m
Mei uses children to defeat Baili Qi; Prince Jing allies with him to claim the throne.
Ep 5
Schemes in the Inner Palace
2015-09-21•44m
Mei’s plan saves Nihuang from poisoning; Noble Consort Yue is demoted for her scheme.
Ep 6
Principles of Loyalty
2015-09-21•44m
Prince Yu takes credit for saving Nihuang; Mei sets rules for Jing’s alliance.
Ep 7
The Abandoned Garden
2015-09-22•44m
Xia Dong confronts Xie Yu; Mei uncovers corpses, escalating the Duke of Qing’s case.
Ep 8
A Midnight Visitor
2015-09-22•44m
Mei fends off an attack; Prince Xian scrambles to save a minister tied to the corpses.
Ep 9
A Time to Cut Ties
2015-09-23•44m
Mei advises Prince Yu to back Jing; the Emperor appoints a neutral Minister of Revenue.
Ep 10
The Next Target
2015-09-23•44m
Mei targets Prince Yu’s ally; Jing’s report on Duke Qing is overshadowed by Yu’s reward.
Ep 11
Mentor
2015-09-24•44m
Mei outsmarts Xian’s plan to reinstate Consort Yue; Jing joins the throne fight.
Ep 12
Even Without a Trace
2015-09-24•45m
Nihuang learns Mei is Lin Shu; Jing uncovers a gunpowder smuggling plot by Xian.
Ep 13
The Missing Gunpowder
2015-09-25•45m
Mei stops Marquise Yan’s plot to kill the Emperor; Prince Yu saves a minister’s son.
Ep 14
New Year's Eve
2015-09-25•45m
Mei keeps Yan’s secret; Xie Yu’s plan to erode Meng Zhi’s trust with the Emperor begins.
Ep 15
The Eastern Palace Strikes
2015-09-26•44m
Jingrui suspects Qingyao; Mei foils Xie Yu’s plan to kill Shen Zhui at a birthday party.
Ep 16
Anguish
2015-09-26•45m
Mei protects Shen Zhui; Jingrui’s party invites spark tension with martial arts experts.
Ep 17
The Secret Gunpowder Mill
2015-09-27•44m
Prince Yu’s explosion kills civilians; Mei boosts Jing’s image to sway the Emperor.
Ep 18
Silent Movements
2015-09-27•44m
Qin Banruo finds Mei’s secret room; Jing recommends a new justice minister.
Ep 19
Guests from Southern Chu
2015-09-28•44m
Meng Zhi aids Jing’s throne bid; Nihuang is sent to the border as Southern Chu arrives.
Ep 20
Birthday Banquet
2015-09-28•44m
Xie Yu’s crimes unravel at Jingrui’s party; his Southern Chu ties are exposed.
Ep 21
Standoff at the Brink
2015-09-29•44m
Prince Yu’s army saves guests from Xie Yu’s trap; Liyang protects the Zhuo family.
Ep 22
A Resolution
2015-09-29•44m
Liyang confronts Xie Yu; Xia Jiang suspects a plot behind Xie’s downfall.
Ep 23
The Truth of That Day
2015-09-30•44m
Mei uncovers Xia Jiang’s role in the Chiyan case; Jing pushes to reinvestigate it.
Ep 24
Resolution
2015-09-30•44m
Mei mourns the Grand Empress Dowager; Xie Yu’s exile sparks Liyang’s plea for justice.
Ep 25
The Fisherman’s Gain
2015-10-01•44m
Jing gains power; Mei uproots Banruo’s spies as Prince Yu grows wary of Jing’s rise.
Ep 26
Farewell to a Friend
2015-10-01•44m
Jingrui leaves for Southern Chu; Banruo plots to seduce Tong Lu for Mei’s secrets.
Ep 27
"Water Buffalo"
2015-10-02•44m
The Emperor catches Xian breaking mourning rules; Mei warns Meng Zhi to avoid suspicion.
Ep 28
Next Opponent
2015-10-02•44m
Jing’s promotion angers Yu; Mei fears Consort Jing knows his true identity.
Ep 29
Hazelnut Pastries
2015-10-03•44m
Mei uses a gift scandal to boost Jing; Yu and Xia Jiang plan to reopen the Chiyan case.
Ep 30
Trump Card
2015-10-03•44m
Mei enlists Marquise Yan for Jing; Xia Jiang and Yu plot to undermine the prince.
Ep 31
Strategic Setup
2015-10-04•44m
Prince Yu frames Consort Jing; Wei Zheng’s capture threatens Mei’s plans.
Ep 32
Plot of Alienation
2015-10-04•44m
The Emperor frees Consort Jing; Xia Jiang uses Wei Zheng to trap Prince Jing.
Ep 33
Plea in the Snow
2015-10-05•44m
Jing loses trust in Mei over Wei Zheng; Mei plans a risky rescue with Xia Dong.
Ep 34
The Right Choice
2015-10-05•44m
Jing is promoted; Mei and Yan trick Xia Jiang to free Wei Zheng from captivity.
Ep 35
The Rescue
2015-10-06•44m
Yan distracts Xia Jiang; Jing’s allies rescue Wei Zheng as Consort Jing faces scrutiny.
Ep 36
Another Battlefield
2015-10-06•44m
Xia Jiang’s plan fails; Jing is accused of Wei’s rescue, escalating royal tensions.
Ep 37
The Strategist's Resolve
2015-10-07•45m
Consort Jing’s secret is revealed as the Emperor’s; Xia Jiang targets Mei for interrogation.
Ep 38
Confrontation
2015-10-07•44m
Xia Jiang poisons Mei; Xia Dong’s confession exposes the Xuan Jing Bureau’s plot.
Ep 39
Turning the Tables
2015-10-08•45m
The Emperor arrests Xia Jiang; Mei escapes as Jing’s allies uncover Yu’s corruption.
Ep 40
Wujin Pill
2015-10-08•44m
Jing learns of Mei’s innocence; Xia Dong reveals the Wujin poison to save Mei.
Ep 41
Paving the Way
2015-10-09•44m
Xia Jiang’s confession clears Mei; Jing picks neutral allies as Yu is demoted.
Ep 42
Mei Ridge
2015-10-09•44m
Prince Yu learns his mother’s fate; Jing discovers the Chiyan truth from Wei Zheng.
Ep 43
Raising the Rebel Flag
2015-10-10•44m
Consort Jing uncovers Mei’s illness; Prince Yu plots a rebellion to seize the capital.
Ep 44
Desperate Battle
2015-10-10•44m
Mei and Jing thwart Yu’s rebellion; Nihuang’s reinforcements save the imperial fortress.
Ep 45
Reunion
2015-10-11•45m
Jing captures Yu; Mei’s illness worsens as Nie Feng suffers from the same poison.
Ep 46
Unworthy Son
2015-10-11•44m
Xia Jiang escapes; Jing suspects Mei’s identity as the Emperor considers a new heir.
Ep 47
Fire-Cold Poison
2015-10-12•44m
Mei plans to reopen Chiyan case; Lin Chen captures Banruo to find Xia Jiang.
Ep 48
Remaining Time
2015-10-12•44m
Xia Dong learns Mei is Lin Shu; Consort Yue’s plot exposes Mei’s identity to the Emperor.
Ep 49
Unveiled Identity
2015-10-13•45m
Xia Jiang accuses Mei as Lin Shu; Jing saves Mei from the Emperor’s wrath.
Ep 50
Sweep
2015-10-13•44m
Gao Zhan clears Mei’s name; Jing and Consort Jing dismantle Xia Jiang’s spy network.
Ep 51
Xie Yu's Letter
2015-10-14•44m
Jingrui saves Liyang from Xia Jiang’s disciple; Mei’s allies seek a cure for his poison.
Ep 52
Five Great Crimes
2015-10-14•45m
Liyang presents Xie Yu’s confession; ministers urge the Emperor to reopen Chiyan case.
Ep 53
Beyond Revenge
2015-10-15•44m
The Emperor relents to reopen Chiyan case; Mei agrees to leave to spare the throne.
Ep 54
Farewell, Mei Changsu
2015-10-15•43m
Mei leads the army against Chu, taking a fatal pill; Jing honors him as the new Emperor.