
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, Fu Meng-po, Liu Yaoyuan
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Season 1
48 episodes
1. A Mysterious Incident in the CapitalA brothel murder and a noble’s scandal pull Tang Fan into a dangerous royal investigation.15CC50minApr 1, 2020
2. Birth of a PartnershipSuizhou goes undercover to watch Tang Fan—but ends up becoming his partner instead.15CC45minApr 1, 2020
3. The Mysterious ApothecaryA poison trail and a mysterious apothecary reveal a deadly political connection.15CC42minApr 2, 2020
4. Resolution of EventsA suicide, a sword, and a jail attack push Tang to dig into maritime secrets.15CC45minApr 2, 2020
5. Saving Dong’erTang loses his home and gains a new one—with Suizhou. But danger follows Dong’er.15CC42minApr 3, 2020
6. The Poisoned Mung Bean JuiceA royal gift hides poison—uncovering secrets too scandalous for the palace to bear.15CC41minApr 3, 2020
7. Suizhou in PerilSuizhou suspects the prefect’s “justice” hides cruelty—and becomes his next target.15CC44minApr 8, 2020
8. Mystery of the Vanished HorsesTang fakes arrest to reach jailed Suizhou, while stolen horses spark tribal unrest.15CC44minApr 8, 2020
9. Off to LiaodongTang bargains to free Suizhou—if he can find the missing horses first.15CC43minApr 9, 2020
10. Prison Break and ExposureSuizhou flees a fiery prison—while Tang stages a tribunal to reveal the truth.15CC45minApr 9, 2020
11. Child AbductionA jealous commander sends Suizhou on a child abduction case—Wang Zhi shadows him.15CC43minApr 10, 2020
12. Dong’er KidnappedDong’er is kidnapped as bait—Xue Ling’s shady dealings raise red flags.15CC43minApr 10, 2020
13. The Hidden MastermindDong’er escapes, but the true villain vanishes—just as murders resume in the capital.15CC42minApr 15, 2020
14. Left-Behind FootprintsA killer’s trail leads to mismatched footprints, a hostage, and hidden motives.15CC41minApr 15, 2020
15. Death Sentence for Tang FanTang is sentenced to die—and uncovers a duke’s twisted secret in his final hours.15CC40minApr 16, 2020
16. The Yu Family MassacreTang’s sister is abused, then her son is taken—while Suizhou finds a murder scene.15CC41minApr 16, 2020
17. The BountyA massacre survivor offers a bounty on Wang Zhi—Suizhou struggles to prove the truth.15CC45minApr 17, 2020
18. Plot of Jade Bamboo CoreHearts broken and traps set, Tang returns to investigate while Dong’er sets her own.15CC44minApr 17, 2020
19. Feigning IllnessWang Zhi’s name is cleared—he recommends Tang Fan for a corrupt mining post.15CC40minApr 22, 2020
20. The Silver Mine LaborersIn Yunhe, Tang finds silver-tainted coins—and unrest brewing among the miners.15CC40minApr 22, 2020
21. Rescuing Yuan CongTang exposes a faked kidnapping—then arrests a local hero, sparking backlash.15CC36minApr 23, 2020
22. The Stolen Keikō CupWang’s priceless artifact is stolen; Tang treads carefully while the court compares fakes.15CC43minApr 23, 2020
23. Identity of the True MastermindTang probes Yunhe’s true puppet master—while Li Zilong starts playing his hand.15CC43minApr 24, 2020
24. Perilous Return to the CapitalOn their way home, Tang and Suizhou are ambushed—Durla pretends to be Tang to flee.15CC38minApr 24, 2020
25. Deadly ToxinDurla is poisoned saving Tang—Suizhou scrambles for ice and an antidote.15CC35minApr 24, 2020
26. Suizhou and the Fake JinyiweiSuizhou meets imposters using his name—Tang harms himself to save Durla.15CC37minApr 24, 2020
27. Mystery WeaponA deadly old weapon resurfaces—its trail leads back to the court’s darkest day.15CC35minApr 24, 2020
28. A Distant ElegySuizhou joins bandits planning a raid—then takes Wang Zhi hostage by mistake.15CC34minApr 24, 2020
29. A Fire AttackTang collapses from poison—while the rebels plan to burn their way out.15CC38minApr 24, 2020
30. The Imperial IceTang and Suizhou investigate stolen royal ice—only to find it’s helping the poor.15CC36minApr 24, 2020
31. Secrets of the Ice SellerJin San’s secret is exposed—she vows to change, revealing her clan’s hidden truth.15CC36minApr 24, 2020
32. The Oirat EnvoyAn Oirat envoy arrives—with hidden ties to a deadly plot and stolen blueprints.15CC37minApr 24, 2020
33. The Disappeared Wang XianA prince vanishes. Tang finds clues in blood, metalwork—and a hidden genius.15CC37minApr 24, 2020
34. A Sad DeterminationAras reveals the bomb "Bolang"—and Tang tries to reach the woman behind the weapon.15CC38minApr 24, 2020
35. The Day of FateThree lives changed by one explosion—Tang, Suizhou, and Wang Zhi step into fate.15CC42minApr 24, 2020
36. Hearts ApartDurla dies. Suizhou and Tang drift apart. A new target: Wang Xian.15CC35minApr 24, 2020
37. Wang Xian’s OriginsA mental breakdown leads to palace searches—and secret documents are uncovered.15CC36minApr 24, 2020
38. The Phantom Zhang GongzhuZhang Gongzhu disappears—Suizhou weakens, Tang races home with a revelation.15CC39minApr 24, 2020
39. The Princess’s VengeancePrincess Gu An trades secrets for her brother—while rebellion brews in shadows.15CC37minApr 24, 2020
40. The Wooden Kite Flies HighA giant wooden kite hides a deadly plot—just as heroes begin to celebrate peace.15CC36minApr 24, 2020
41. The Imposter HusbandTang’s new post is shaken by a woman claiming her husband is a fraud.15CC42minApr 24, 2020
42. Rebellion in MotionGao Yi reveals his Oirat past—Tang and Suizhou uncover unrest at the border.15CC36minApr 24, 2020
43. Approaching EvilTang is kidnapped by Li Zilong—Qing Ge must choose where her loyalty lies.15CC40minApr 24, 2020
44. Rules and ChoicesTang must choose: emperor or people. Li Zilong hands him the bomb regardless.15CC37minApr 24, 2020
45. The PreyAn ambush begins with unscheduled fireworks—Tang moves to save the emperor.15CC41minApr 24, 2020
46. Crisis from AboveWang Zhi dies defending the emperor—Tang is shattered by the loss.15CC40minApr 24, 2020
47. A Swirl of ConspiracyOne rebellion ends—another begins. Durla’s betrayal changes everything.15CC41minApr 24, 2020
48. Year 14 of ChenghuaA street poem awakens Qing Ge’s heart. The tides of rebellion begin to turn.15CC41minApr 24, 2020
The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty
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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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Yang Huan, Yang Tai, Guo Shuang
- Studio
- iQIYI
Maturity rating
15Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
Mandarin

































