Season 1
54 episodes · Sep 19, 2015
Weakened by illness but strong in mind, Mei Changsu enters court politics to seek justice for a tragedy long forgotten.
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S1E1The Kirin Genius
Sep 19, 201545mMinister Xu reveals Mei Changsu’s name to Prince Yu, sparking a race to win his loyalty.
S1E2Grand Empress Dowager
Sep 19, 201544mMei Changsu arrives at Ning manor as princes vie for him; Nihuang’s suitor contest begins.
S1E3Sons of Two Families
Sep 20, 201544mMei aids Prince Jing to save a boy; Nihuang grows suspicious of his identity at a banquet.
S1E4Choosing a Master
Sep 20, 201544mMei uses children to defeat Baili Qi; Prince Jing allies with him to claim the throne.
S1E5Schemes in the Inner Palace
Sep 21, 201544mMei’s plan saves Nihuang from poisoning; Noble Consort Yue is demoted for her scheme.
S1E6Principles of Loyalty
Sep 21, 201544mPrince Yu takes credit for saving Nihuang; Mei sets rules for Jing’s alliance.
S1E7The Abandoned Garden
Sep 22, 201544mXia Dong confronts Xie Yu; Mei uncovers corpses, escalating the Duke of Qing’s case.
S1E8A Midnight Visitor
Sep 22, 201544mMei fends off an attack; Prince Xian scrambles to save a minister tied to the corpses.
S1E9A Time to Cut Ties
Sep 23, 201544mMei advises Prince Yu to back Jing; the Emperor appoints a neutral Minister of Revenue.
S1E10The Next Target
Sep 23, 201544mMei targets Prince Yu’s ally; Jing’s report on Duke Qing is overshadowed by Yu’s reward.
S1E11Mentor
Sep 24, 201544mMei outsmarts Xian’s plan to reinstate Consort Yue; Jing joins the throne fight.
S1E12Even Without a Trace
Sep 24, 201545mNihuang learns Mei is Lin Shu; Jing uncovers a gunpowder smuggling plot by Xian.
S1E13The Missing Gunpowder
Sep 25, 201545mMei stops Marquise Yan’s plot to kill the Emperor; Prince Yu saves a minister’s son.
S1E14New Year's Eve
Sep 25, 201545mMei keeps Yan’s secret; Xie Yu’s plan to erode Meng Zhi’s trust with the Emperor begins.
S1E15The Eastern Palace Strikes
Sep 26, 201544mJingrui suspects Qingyao; Mei foils Xie Yu’s plan to kill Shen Zhui at a birthday party.
S1E16Anguish
Sep 26, 201545mMei protects Shen Zhui; Jingrui’s party invites spark tension with martial arts experts.
S1E17The Secret Gunpowder Mill
Sep 27, 201544mPrince Yu’s explosion kills civilians; Mei boosts Jing’s image to sway the Emperor.
S1E18Silent Movements
Sep 27, 201544mQin Banruo finds Mei’s secret room; Jing recommends a new justice minister.
S1E19Guests from Southern Chu
Sep 28, 201544mMeng Zhi aids Jing’s throne bid; Nihuang is sent to the border as Southern Chu arrives.
S1E20Birthday Banquet
Sep 28, 201544mXie Yu’s crimes unravel at Jingrui’s party; his Southern Chu ties are exposed.
S1E21Standoff at the Brink
Sep 29, 201544mPrince Yu’s army saves guests from Xie Yu’s trap; Liyang protects the Zhuo family.
S1E22A Resolution
Sep 29, 201544mLiyang confronts Xie Yu; Xia Jiang suspects a plot behind Xie’s downfall.
S1E23The Truth of That Day
Sep 30, 201544mMei uncovers Xia Jiang’s role in the Chiyan case; Jing pushes to reinvestigate it.
S1E24Resolution
Sep 30, 201544mMei mourns the Grand Empress Dowager; Xie Yu’s exile sparks Liyang’s plea for justice.
S1E25The Fisherman’s Gain
Oct 1, 201544mJing gains power; Mei uproots Banruo’s spies as Prince Yu grows wary of Jing’s rise.
S1E26Farewell to a Friend
Oct 1, 201544mJingrui leaves for Southern Chu; Banruo plots to seduce Tong Lu for Mei’s secrets.
S1E27"Water Buffalo"
Oct 2, 201544mThe Emperor catches Xian breaking mourning rules; Mei warns Meng Zhi to avoid suspicion.
S1E28Next Opponent
Oct 2, 201544mJing’s promotion angers Yu; Mei fears Consort Jing knows his true identity.
S1E29Hazelnut Pastries
Oct 3, 201544mMei uses a gift scandal to boost Jing; Yu and Xia Jiang plan to reopen the Chiyan case.
S1E30Trump Card
Oct 3, 201544mMei enlists Marquise Yan for Jing; Xia Jiang and Yu plot to undermine the prince.
S1E31Strategic Setup
Oct 4, 201544mPrince Yu frames Consort Jing; Wei Zheng’s capture threatens Mei’s plans.
S1E32Plot of Alienation
Oct 4, 201544mThe Emperor frees Consort Jing; Xia Jiang uses Wei Zheng to trap Prince Jing.
S1E33Plea in the Snow
Oct 5, 201544mJing loses trust in Mei over Wei Zheng; Mei plans a risky rescue with Xia Dong.
S1E34The Right Choice
Oct 5, 201544mJing is promoted; Mei and Yan trick Xia Jiang to free Wei Zheng from captivity.
S1E35The Rescue
Oct 6, 201544mYan distracts Xia Jiang; Jing’s allies rescue Wei Zheng as Consort Jing faces scrutiny.
S1E36Another Battlefield
Oct 6, 201544mXia Jiang’s plan fails; Jing is accused of Wei’s rescue, escalating royal tensions.
S1E37The Strategist's Resolve
Oct 7, 201545mConsort Jing’s secret is revealed as the Emperor’s; Xia Jiang targets Mei for interrogation.
S1E38Confrontation
Oct 7, 201544mXia Jiang poisons Mei; Xia Dong’s confession exposes the Xuan Jing Bureau’s plot.
S1E39Turning the Tables
Oct 8, 201545mThe Emperor arrests Xia Jiang; Mei escapes as Jing’s allies uncover Yu’s corruption.
S1E40Wujin Pill
Oct 8, 201544mJing learns of Mei’s innocence; Xia Dong reveals the Wujin poison to save Mei.
S1E41Paving the Way
Oct 9, 201544mXia Jiang’s confession clears Mei; Jing picks neutral allies as Yu is demoted.
S1E42Mei Ridge
Oct 9, 201544mPrince Yu learns his mother’s fate; Jing discovers the Chiyan truth from Wei Zheng.
S1E43Raising the Rebel Flag
Oct 10, 201544mConsort Jing uncovers Mei’s illness; Prince Yu plots a rebellion to seize the capital.
S1E44Desperate Battle
Oct 10, 201544mMei and Jing thwart Yu’s rebellion; Nihuang’s reinforcements save the imperial fortress.
S1E45Reunion
Oct 11, 201545mJing captures Yu; Mei’s illness worsens as Nie Feng suffers from the same poison.
S1E46Unworthy Son
Oct 11, 201544mXia Jiang escapes; Jing suspects Mei’s identity as the Emperor considers a new heir.
S1E47Fire-Cold Poison
Oct 12, 201544mMei plans to reopen Chiyan case; Lin Chen captures Banruo to find Xia Jiang.
S1E48Remaining Time
Oct 12, 201544mXia Dong learns Mei is Lin Shu; Consort Yue’s plot exposes Mei’s identity to the Emperor.
S1E49Unveiled Identity
Oct 13, 201545mXia Jiang accuses Mei as Lin Shu; Jing saves Mei from the Emperor’s wrath.
S1E50Sweep
Oct 13, 201544mGao Zhan clears Mei’s name; Jing and Consort Jing dismantle Xia Jiang’s spy network.
S1E51Xie Yu's Letter
Oct 14, 201544mJingrui saves Liyang from Xia Jiang’s disciple; Mei’s allies seek a cure for his poison.
S1E52Five Great Crimes
Oct 14, 201545mLiyang presents Xie Yu’s confession; ministers urge the Emperor to reopen Chiyan case.
S1E53Beyond Revenge
Oct 15, 201544mThe Emperor relents to reopen Chiyan case; Mei agrees to leave to spare the throne.
S1E54Farewell, Mei Changsu
Oct 15, 201543mMei leads the army against Chu, taking a fatal pill; Jing honors him as the new Emperor.