Episodes
- Episode 1: 1. The Kirin GeniusSeptember 19, 2015 · 45 minMinister Xu reveals Mei Changsu’s name to Prince Yu, sparking a race to win his loyalty.
- Episode 2: 2. Grand Empress DowagerSeptember 19, 2015 · 44 minMei Changsu arrives at Ning manor as princes vie for him; Nihuang’s suitor contest begins.
- Episode 3: 3. Sons of Two FamiliesSeptember 20, 2015 · 44 minMei aids Prince Jing to save a boy; Nihuang grows suspicious of his identity at a banquet.
- Episode 4: 4. Choosing a MasterSeptember 20, 2015 · 44 minMei uses children to defeat Baili Qi; Prince Jing allies with him to claim the throne.
- Episode 5: 5. Schemes in the Inner PalaceSeptember 21, 2015 · 44 minMei’s plan saves Nihuang from poisoning; Noble Consort Yue is demoted for her scheme.
- Episode 6: 6. Principles of LoyaltySeptember 21, 2015 · 44 minPrince Yu takes credit for saving Nihuang; Mei sets rules for Jing’s alliance.
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- Episode 7: 7. The Abandoned GardenSeptember 22, 2015 · 44 minXia Dong confronts Xie Yu; Mei uncovers corpses, escalating the Duke of Qing’s case.
- Episode 8: 8. A Midnight VisitorSeptember 22, 2015 · 44 minMei fends off an attack; Prince Xian scrambles to save a minister tied to the corpses.
- Episode 9: 9. A Time to Cut TiesSeptember 23, 2015 · 44 minMei advises Prince Yu to back Jing; the Emperor appoints a neutral Minister of Revenue.
- Episode 10: 10. The Next TargetSeptember 23, 2015 · 44 minMei targets Prince Yu’s ally; Jing’s report on Duke Qing is overshadowed by Yu’s reward.
- Episode 11: 11. MentorSeptember 24, 2015 · 44 minMei outsmarts Xian’s plan to reinstate Consort Yue; Jing joins the throne fight.
- Episode 12: 12. Even Without a TraceSeptember 24, 2015 · 45 minNihuang learns Mei is Lin Shu; Jing uncovers a gunpowder smuggling plot by Xian.
- Episode 13: 13. The Missing GunpowderSeptember 25, 2015 · 45 minMei stops Marquise Yan’s plot to kill the Emperor; Prince Yu saves a minister’s son.
- Episode 14: 14. New Year's EveSeptember 25, 2015 · 45 minMei keeps Yan’s secret; Xie Yu’s plan to erode Meng Zhi’s trust with the Emperor begins.
- Episode 15: 15. The Eastern Palace StrikesSeptember 26, 2015 · 44 minJingrui suspects Qingyao; Mei foils Xie Yu’s plan to kill Shen Zhui at a birthday party.
- Episode 16: 16. AnguishSeptember 26, 2015 · 45 minMei protects Shen Zhui; Jingrui’s party invites spark tension with martial arts experts.
- Episode 17: 17. The Secret Gunpowder MillSeptember 27, 2015 · 44 minPrince Yu’s explosion kills civilians; Mei boosts Jing’s image to sway the Emperor.
- Episode 18: 18. Silent MovementsSeptember 27, 2015 · 44 minQin Banruo finds Mei’s secret room; Jing recommends a new justice minister.
- Episode 19: 19. Guests from Southern ChuSeptember 28, 2015 · 44 minMeng Zhi aids Jing’s throne bid; Nihuang is sent to the border as Southern Chu arrives.
- Episode 20: 20. Birthday BanquetSeptember 28, 2015 · 44 minXie Yu’s crimes unravel at Jingrui’s party; his Southern Chu ties are exposed.
- Episode 21: 21. Standoff at the BrinkSeptember 29, 2015 · 44 minPrince Yu’s army saves guests from Xie Yu’s trap; Liyang protects the Zhuo family.
- Episode 22: 22. A ResolutionSeptember 29, 2015 · 44 minLiyang confronts Xie Yu; Xia Jiang suspects a plot behind Xie’s downfall.
- Episode 23: 23. The Truth of That DaySeptember 30, 2015 · 44 minMei uncovers Xia Jiang’s role in the Chiyan case; Jing pushes to reinvestigate it.
- Episode 24: 24. ResolutionSeptember 30, 2015 · 44 minMei mourns the Grand Empress Dowager; Xie Yu’s exile sparks Liyang’s plea for justice.
- Episode 25: 25. The Fisherman’s GainOctober 1, 2015 · 44 minJing gains power; Mei uproots Banruo’s spies as Prince Yu grows wary of Jing’s rise.
- Episode 26: 26. Farewell to a FriendOctober 1, 2015 · 44 minJingrui leaves for Southern Chu; Banruo plots to seduce Tong Lu for Mei’s secrets.
- Episode 27: 27. "Water Buffalo"October 2, 2015 · 44 minThe Emperor catches Xian breaking mourning rules; Mei warns Meng Zhi to avoid suspicion.
- Episode 28: 28. Next OpponentOctober 2, 2015 · 44 minJing’s promotion angers Yu; Mei fears Consort Jing knows his true identity.
- Episode 29: 29. Hazelnut PastriesOctober 3, 2015 · 44 minMei uses a gift scandal to boost Jing; Yu and Xia Jiang plan to reopen the Chiyan case.
- Episode 30: 30. Trump CardOctober 3, 2015 · 44 minMei enlists Marquise Yan for Jing; Xia Jiang and Yu plot to undermine the prince.
- Episode 31: 31. Strategic SetupOctober 4, 2015 · 44 minPrince Yu frames Consort Jing; Wei Zheng’s capture threatens Mei’s plans.
- Episode 32: 32. Plot of AlienationOctober 4, 2015 · 44 minThe Emperor frees Consort Jing; Xia Jiang uses Wei Zheng to trap Prince Jing.
- Episode 33: 33. Plea in the SnowOctober 5, 2015 · 44 minJing loses trust in Mei over Wei Zheng; Mei plans a risky rescue with Xia Dong.
- Episode 34: 34. The Right ChoiceOctober 5, 2015 · 44 minJing is promoted; Mei and Yan trick Xia Jiang to free Wei Zheng from captivity.
- Episode 35: 35. The RescueOctober 6, 2015 · 44 minYan distracts Xia Jiang; Jing’s allies rescue Wei Zheng as Consort Jing faces scrutiny.
- Episode 36: 36. Another BattlefieldOctober 6, 2015 · 44 minXia Jiang’s plan fails; Jing is accused of Wei’s rescue, escalating royal tensions.
- Episode 37: 37. The Strategist's ResolveOctober 7, 2015 · 45 minConsort Jing’s secret is revealed as the Emperor’s; Xia Jiang targets Mei for interrogation.
- Episode 38: 38. ConfrontationOctober 7, 2015 · 44 minXia Jiang poisons Mei; Xia Dong’s confession exposes the Xuan Jing Bureau’s plot.
- Episode 39: 39. Turning the TablesOctober 8, 2015 · 45 minThe Emperor arrests Xia Jiang; Mei escapes as Jing’s allies uncover Yu’s corruption.
- Episode 40: 40. Wujin PillOctober 8, 2015 · 44 minJing learns of Mei’s innocence; Xia Dong reveals the Wujin poison to save Mei.
- Episode 41: 41. Paving the WayOctober 9, 2015 · 44 minXia Jiang’s confession clears Mei; Jing picks neutral allies as Yu is demoted.
- Episode 42: 42. Mei RidgeOctober 9, 2015 · 44 minPrince Yu learns his mother’s fate; Jing discovers the Chiyan truth from Wei Zheng.
- Episode 43: 43. Raising the Rebel FlagOctober 10, 2015 · 44 minConsort Jing uncovers Mei’s illness; Prince Yu plots a rebellion to seize the capital.
- Episode 44: 44. Desperate BattleOctober 10, 2015 · 44 minMei and Jing thwart Yu’s rebellion; Nihuang’s reinforcements save the imperial fortress.
- Episode 45: 45. ReunionOctober 11, 2015 · 45 minJing captures Yu; Mei’s illness worsens as Nie Feng suffers from the same poison.
- Episode 46: 46. Unworthy SonOctober 11, 2015 · 44 minXia Jiang escapes; Jing suspects Mei’s identity as the Emperor considers a new heir.
- Episode 47: 47. Fire-Cold PoisonOctober 12, 2015 · 44 minMei plans to reopen Chiyan case; Lin Chen captures Banruo to find Xia Jiang.
- Episode 48: 48. Remaining TimeOctober 12, 2015 · 44 minXia Dong learns Mei is Lin Shu; Consort Yue’s plot exposes Mei’s identity to the Emperor.
- Episode 49: 49. Unveiled IdentityOctober 13, 2015 · 45 minXia Jiang accuses Mei as Lin Shu; Jing saves Mei from the Emperor’s wrath.
- Episode 50: 50. SweepOctober 13, 2015 · 44 minGao Zhan clears Mei’s name; Jing and Consort Jing dismantle Xia Jiang’s spy network.
- Episode 51: 51. Xie Yu's LetterOctober 14, 2015 · 44 minJingrui saves Liyang from Xia Jiang’s disciple; Mei’s allies seek a cure for his poison.
- Episode 52: 52. Five Great CrimesOctober 14, 2015 · 45 minLiyang presents Xie Yu’s confession; ministers urge the Emperor to reopen Chiyan case.
- Episode 53: 53. Beyond RevengeOctober 15, 2015 · 44 minThe Emperor relents to reopen Chiyan case; Mei agrees to leave to spare the throne.
- Episode 54: 54. Farewell, Mei ChangsuOctober 15, 2015 · 43 minMei leads the army against Chu, taking a fatal pill; Jing honors him as the new Emperor.
Trailers and images
Credits
- Hu GeMei Changsu · 54 episodes
- Liu TaoMu Nihuang · 54 episodes
- Wang KaiXiao Jingyan · 54 episodes
- Victor Huang Wei-deXiao Jinghuan · 54 episodes
- Jin DongLin Chen · 54 episodes
- Liu MintaoConsort Jing · 54 episodes
- Li XueDirector · 104 episodes
Film and series details
- EPISODE LENGTH
- 45 minutes
- FIRST AIRED
- September 19, 2015
- LAST AIRED
- February 12, 2018
- PRODUCTION COMPANIES
- Shandong Film & TV Group, Daylight Entertainment, Shanghai Ruyi Film & TV Production 上海儒意影视制作
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