The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty (2020)

2020 • 1 season • TV-PG

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The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty — Season 1

Apr 1, 2020First aired
48 episodesin this season
40mavg. runtime

#Episode nameAir dateRuntimeRating

50mA Mysterious Incident in the CapitalA scandal involving a noble and a murder draws Tang Fan into a perilous investigation within the royal court.Apr 1, 2020Apr 1, 202050m 02

45mBirth of a PartnershipHe arrived with a quiet certainty, an observer seeking a story. He found himself drawn into the orbit of Tang Fan, not as a detached chronicler, but as a participant in the unfolding narrative. The lines between witness and player blurred, and a partnership bloomed where observation had begun.Apr 1, 2020Apr 1, 202045m 03

42mThe Mysterious ApothecaryThe antique shop smelled of dust and forgotten things. Elias, its proprietor, was a man of shadows and secrets, his eyes holding a depth that hinted at stories untold. He’d acquired the artifact – a small, intricately carved box – from an anonymous source, a transaction shrouded in hushed tones and a hefty sum. It was the kind of object that whispered of power, of influence, of dangerous knowledge. He’d spent weeks examining it, tracing the strange symbols etched into its surface, feeling a gApr 2, 2020Apr 2, 202042m 04

45mResolution of EventsThe relentless assault on the prison was a deliberate misdirection, a carefully constructed distraction meant to conceal a deeper pursuit: the unraveling of maritime secrets.Apr 2, 2020Apr 2, 202045m 05

42mSaving Dong’erShe was adrift, a solitary figure in a world she barely understood. Yet, amidst the uncertainty, a glimmer of hope emerged – Suizhou. A new beginning, a fresh start, a place to call home. But shadows lingered, and danger followed closely on her heels.Apr 3, 2020Apr 3, 202042m 06

41mThe Poisoned Mung Bean JuiceSecrets, too scandalous for the court to endure, lay hidden. A dangerous truth, unearthed at last.Apr 3, 2020Apr 3, 202041m 07

44mSuizhou in PerilHe believed in justice. Yet, a darkness clung to it. A shadow of cruelty lurked beneath the gleaming facade. And so, he found himself drawn to the very heart of that darkness, compelled to confront the man who wielded it – making him the inevitable target of a reckoning he could no longer avoid.Apr 8, 2020Apr 8, 202044m 08

44mMystery of the Vanished HorsesA shadow fell across the land. Whispers of discontent grew into open rebellion, fueled by stolen steeds and simmering resentment. The echoes of injustice resonated through the valleys, threatening to shatter the fragile peace.Apr 8, 2020Apr 8, 202044m 09

43mOff to LiaodongHe had one chance to find them.Apr 9, 2020Apr 9, 202043m 10

45mPrison Break and ExposureWhile a fiery prison held him, Tang prepared a tribunal to reveal the truth.Apr 9, 2020Apr 9, 202045m 11

43mChild AbductionThe case landed on his desk with a quiet thud, a familiar weight of human vulnerability. He read the details, each word a stark reminder of the stakes. He prepared to walk into the shadows.Apr 10, 2020Apr 10, 202043m 12

43mDong’er KidnappedThe air hung heavy with unspoken accusations. Xue Ling's dealings, once shrouded in ambiguity, were now laid bare, a tapestry of shadows and deceit that ignited a firestorm of suspicion. Each whispered word, each furtive glance, fueled the growing unease, casting long, ominous shadows over the proceedings. The evidence was undeniable; a trail of questionable transactions and veiled promises had led to this moment, a reckoning where secrets were brought to light and reputations hung precariouslyApr 10, 2020Apr 10, 202043m 13

42mThe Hidden Mastermind## The Shadow in the City The city held its breath after the latest tragedy. A familiar dread settled over the inhabitants, a chilling echo of past horrors. The details were gruesome, the victim a symbol of something larger, something deeply unsettling within the urban sprawl. Yet, amidst the grief and outrage, a sense of profound frustration lingered. The investigation yielded tantalizing clues, whispers of a meticulous killer who seemed to anticipate every move. But each lead dissolvedApr 15, 2020Apr 15, 202042m 14

41mLeft-Behind FootprintsThe path ahead was fraught with discord, each step echoing a dissonance of mismatched realities. A silent plea hung in the air – a captive, perhaps, or a truth deliberately obscured. The trail of events led not to a clear destination, but to a tangled web of deception, where motives were veiled and intentions concealed. It was a landscape of shadows, hinting at hidden agendas and unspoken sacrifices, a place where nothing was quite as it seemed.Apr 15, 2020Apr 15, 202041m 15

40mDeath Sentence for Tang Fan## The Gilded Cage The manor stood defiant against the encroaching mist, a monument to faded grandeur and unspoken secrets. Within its walls, Lord Ashworth awaited his fate, the chill of the stone mirroring the coldness in his heart. His life, once a tapestry of privilege and expectation, had unravelled into a single, stark sentence: death. Yet, even in the face of oblivion, a flicker of defiance remained. He would not surrender to the darkness without uncovering the truth that lay hidden witApr 16, 2020Apr 16, 202040m 16

41mThe Yu Family MassacreThe quiet town held a secret, a darkness that festered beneath the surface of everyday life. A series of unsettling events had begun to unravel the community's carefully constructed peace. First, a woman vanished without a trace, leaving behind only whispers and unanswered questions. Then, a child disappeared, swallowed by the shadows of the night. The town was gripped by fear, a sense of dread that clung to the air like a shroud. As the mystery deepened, a detective arrived from the city, drApr 16, 2020Apr 16, 202041m 17

45mThe BountyA reward was offered for Wang Zhi-Suizhou – a desperate attempt to uncover the truth.Apr 17, 2020Apr 17, 202045m 18

44mPlot of Jade Bamboo CoreTang returned to investigate, while Dong'er set her own traps.Apr 17, 2020Apr 17, 202044m 19

40mFeigning IllnessHe cleared Tang Fan's name – recommended him for a corrupt mining post.Apr 22, 2020Apr 22, 202040m 20

40mThe Silver Mine LaborersHe found silver-tainted coins—and unrest brewing among the miners.Apr 22, 2020Apr 22, 202040m 21

36mRescuing Yuan Cong## The Shadow of Doubt The accusations hung in the air, thick and suffocating like the summer humidity. Elias Thorne, once hailed as a savior, now stood accused of orchestrating his own disappearance – a fabricated rescue, a carefully constructed narrative designed to garner sympathy and acclaim. The evidence, meticulously gathered by the authorities, seemed damning: inconsistencies in witness testimonies, financial irregularities, a suspiciously timed recovery. The town of Havenwood, oApr 23, 2020Apr 23, 202036m 22

43mThe Stolen Keikō CupA shadow fell across the room, and a hush descended. The weight of the situation pressed down on everyone present. Each step was measured, each word carefully chosen. The truth was elusive, obscured by layers of deception. As the court meticulously examined the evidence, a sense of unease permeated the air. Tang walked a tightrope, navigating a treacherous path between justice and despair. A priceless artifact had vanished, and the search for it had begun.Apr 23, 2020Apr 23, 202043m 23

43mIdentity of the True MastermindThe weight of expectation settled upon him, a palpable pressure in the expectant silence. He considered his options, each a potential path to victory or ruin. The moment of truth was at hand, and he knew the next move would determine everything. He prepared to act, the first step in a carefully orchestrated plan.Apr 24, 2020Apr 24, 202043m 24

38mPerilous Return to the CapitalThe ambush was sudden, a jarring disruption to their journey. As Tang and Suizhou navigated the path, Durla feigned a resemblance to Tang, hoping to slip away in the confusion.Apr 24, 2020Apr 24, 202038m 25

35mDeadly ToxinHe wrestled with the truth, the words refusing to coalesce into something whole. The feeling was akin to a fractured landscape, beautiful in its brokenness, yet deeply unsettling. He sought a way to articulate the core of his experience, to capture the essence of what he had witnessed, but the language seemed inadequate, a pale imitation of the reality before him. He paused, considering his approach. He needed to find a way to convey the weight of the moment, the subtle nuances that definedApr 24, 2020Apr 24, 202035m 26

37mSuizhou and the Fake JinyiweiHe threw himself forward, a desperate act of self-sacrifice to shield Durla from harm.Apr 24, 2020Apr 24, 202037m 27

35mMystery WeaponA faint echo lingered, a whisper of the past resonating in the present. It spoke of shadows and secrets, of a time when justice faltered and darkness prevailed. The threads of history stretched back to that singular, devastating day, each strand leading inexorably towards the heart of the court's most profound despair.Apr 24, 2020Apr 24, 202035m 28

34mA Distant ElegyThe plan was meticulous, years in the making. A coordinated assault, a swift takeover. But somewhere along the line, a crucial detail was overlooked. A miscalculation of epic proportions. In the ensuing chaos, amidst the clash of steel and the roar of battle, a single individual found himself unexpectedly, and quite unintentionally, in the hands of the enemy. It was a blunder born of confusion, a moment of regrettable happenstance. And so, Wang Zhi became a hostage, not by design, but by a serieApr 24, 2020Apr 24, 202034m 29

38mA Fire AttackThe air crackled with anticipation, thick with the scent of smoke and defiance. Within the besieged walls, a desperate plan was taking shape – a fiery gambit for escape. While the enemy tightened their grip, the rebels plotted a bold, destructive path to freedom, a blazing trail carved through the heart of the conflict.Apr 24, 2020Apr 24, 202038m 30

36mThe Imperial IceThey investigated the stolen royal ice, expecting a selfish indulgence, but discovered an unexpected boon for the impoverished.Apr 24, 2020Apr 24, 202036m 31

36mSecrets of the Ice SellerThe weight of expectation settled upon her shoulders, a familiar burden now. She had always felt the pull of something more, a whisper of truth hidden beneath the surface of their traditions. A decision had been made, a path laid out for her – a path she was determined to forge anew. She would not simply accept the stories passed down through generations; she would unravel them, examine them, and reveal what lay concealed within. It was a risky undertaking, a challenge to the very foundationsApr 24, 2020Apr 24, 202036m 32

37mThe Oirat EnvoyThe envoy arrived with veiled purpose, a shadow of connections to a dangerous scheme and pilfered designs.Apr 24, 2020Apr 24, 202037m 33

37mThe Disappeared Wang XianTang found clues in blood, metalwork—and a hidden genius.Apr 24, 2020Apr 24, 202037m 34

38mA Sad DeterminationHe reached for her, the woman behind the weapon, as the name "Bolang"—the bomb—echoed in his mind.Apr 24, 2020Apr 24, 202038m 35

42mThe Day of FateThe world shifted on its axis with a sudden, echoing force. In that instant, Tang, Suizhou, and Wang Zhi found themselves irrevocably bound to a path none of them could have foreseen.Apr 24, 2020Apr 24, 202042m 36

35mHearts ApartThe threads of fate, once interwoven, now frayed and pulling in separate directions. A divergence had occurred, a parting of ways between Suizhou and Tang. And at the center of this shifting landscape, a new focus emerged: Wang Xian.Apr 24, 2020Apr 24, 202035m 37

36mWang Xian’s OriginsThe weight of the world rested on his shoulders, each breath a struggle against the encroaching darkness. He navigated a labyrinth of deceit, where shadows concealed truths and whispers promised salvation. Every step forward was a gamble, every choice a potential betrayal. Yet, he pressed onward, driven by a desperate hope – a yearning for clarity in a world consumed by ambiguity. He sought answers within hidden chambers, poring over forgotten texts and deciphering cryptic clues. The pursuiApr 24, 2020Apr 24, 202036m 38

39mThe Phantom Zhang GongzhuThe old ways yielded, and a new order began to rise. A subtle shift in power, a whisper of change carried on the wind. The foundations of the empire trembled, and a single voice spoke of a future unseen. The distant lands responded, and a long journey culminated in a moment of profound understanding. The old power waned, while a new era dawned with startling clarity.Apr 24, 2020Apr 24, 202039m 39

37mThe Princess’s VengeanceShe traded secrets for her brother, while rebellion brewed in the shadows.Apr 24, 2020Apr 24, 202037m 40

36mThe Wooden Kite Flies HighThe air hung thick with expectation. A silent promise of joy danced on the breeze, yet beneath the surface, something felt amiss. The vibrant scene masked a darker current, a hidden threat lurking just out of sight. It was a deceptive tranquility, a prelude to a storm. As the celebratory moments began, an ominous shadow fell upon the festivities. The illusion of peace shattered, revealing a sinister design woven into the heart of the celebration. A deadly plot lay concealed, waiting for theApr 24, 2020Apr 24, 202036m 41

42mThe Imposter HusbandA woman's claim shattered the foundations of his world.Apr 24, 2020Apr 24, 202042m 42

36mRebellion in MotionA shadow clung to him, a whisper of a past he’d tried to bury. The border, once a line on a map, now pulsed with a restless energy, mirroring the turmoil within him. He and Suizhou found themselves drawn into a growing unease, a disturbance simmering just beneath the surface of quietude. The tranquility was shattered by an unspoken tension, a sense that something was deeply amiss.Apr 24, 2020Apr 24, 202036m 43

40mApproaching EvilThe weight of allegiance pressed upon Qing Ge, a suffocating burden in a world of shifting loyalties. A choice had been made for her, a stark division that demanded she pick a side. Loyalty, once a simple truth, was now a treacherous path fraught with consequence. Where her heart truly belonged remained obscured by the shadows of duty and obligation. The question echoed within her: to whom did she truly owe her devotion? And what would be the cost of choosing?Apr 24, 2020Apr 24, 202040m 44

37mRules and ChoicesThe weight in his hands was immediate, a cold, hard certainty. He offered it, Li Zilong, without a word, the device a silent proposition. Emperor or people. The choice, unspoken, hung heavy in the air.Apr 24, 2020Apr 24, 202037m 45

41mThe PreyHe felt the weight of expectation, the silent demand for a solution. The situation was delicate, demanding careful consideration. He had to act, to find a way forward.Apr 24, 2020Apr 24, 202041m 46

40mCrisis from AboveThe shattering blow left him broken.Apr 24, 2020Apr 24, 202040m 47

41mA Swirl of ConspiracyDurla's treachery irrevocably alters the course of events.Apr 24, 2020Apr 24, 202041m 48

41mYear 14 of Chenghua## A Shift in the Current The world held its breath, poised on a precipice. Then, a subtle shift began – an almost imperceptible turning of the tide. It wasn't a sudden upheaval, but a slow, inexorable movement, like water finding a new course around a stone. A quiet stirring awoke within Qing Ge’s heart. The echoes of discontent, long suppressed, resonated with renewed strength. A nascent rebellion, once a whisper in the darkness, began to gather momentum. The currents of dissent swelleApr 24, 2020Apr 24, 202041m