Season 1
54 episodes · first aired 2015-09-19
| Still | # | Title | Overview | Air date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 01 | The Kirin Genius 2015-09-19 | Minister Xu reveals Mei Changsu’s name to Prince Yu, sparking a race to win his loyalty. | 2015-09-19 | 0.0 |
 | 02 | Grand Empress Dowager 2015-09-19 | Mei Changsu arrives at Ning manor as princes vie for him; Nihuang’s suitor contest begins. | 2015-09-19 | 0.0 |
 | 03 | Sons of Two Families 2015-09-20 | Mei aids Prince Jing to save a boy; Nihuang grows suspicious of his identity at a banquet. | 2015-09-20 | 0.0 |
 | 04 | Choosing a Master 2015-09-20 | Mei uses children to defeat Baili Qi; Prince Jing allies with him to claim the throne. | 2015-09-20 | 0.0 |
 | 05 | Schemes in the Inner Palace 2015-09-21 | Mei’s plan saves Nihuang from poisoning; Noble Consort Yue is demoted for her scheme. | 2015-09-21 | 0.0 |
 | 06 | Principles of Loyalty 2015-09-21 | Prince Yu takes credit for saving Nihuang; Mei sets rules for Jing’s alliance. | 2015-09-21 | 0.0 |
 | 07 | The Abandoned Garden 2015-09-22 | Xia Dong confronts Xie Yu; Mei uncovers corpses, escalating the Duke of Qing’s case. | 2015-09-22 | 0.0 |
 | 08 | A Midnight Visitor 2015-09-22 | Mei fends off an attack; Prince Xian scrambles to save a minister tied to the corpses. | 2015-09-22 | 0.0 |
 | 09 | A Time to Cut Ties 2015-09-23 | Mei advises Prince Yu to back Jing; the Emperor appoints a neutral Minister of Revenue. | 2015-09-23 | 0.0 |
 | 10 | The Next Target 2015-09-23 | Mei targets Prince Yu’s ally; Jing’s report on Duke Qing is overshadowed by Yu’s reward. | 2015-09-23 | 0.0 |
 | 11 | Mentor 2015-09-24 | Mei outsmarts Xian’s plan to reinstate Consort Yue; Jing joins the throne fight. | 2015-09-24 | 0.0 |
 | 12 | Even Without a Trace 2015-09-24 | Nihuang learns Mei is Lin Shu; Jing uncovers a gunpowder smuggling plot by Xian. | 2015-09-24 | 0.0 |
 | 13 | The Missing Gunpowder 2015-09-25 | Mei stops Marquise Yan’s plot to kill the Emperor; Prince Yu saves a minister’s son. | 2015-09-25 | 0.0 |
 | 14 | New Year's Eve 2015-09-25 | Mei keeps Yan’s secret; Xie Yu’s plan to erode Meng Zhi’s trust with the Emperor begins. | 2015-09-25 | 0.0 |
 | 15 | The Eastern Palace Strikes 2015-09-26 | Jingrui suspects Qingyao; Mei foils Xie Yu’s plan to kill Shen Zhui at a birthday party. | 2015-09-26 | 0.0 |
 | 16 | Anguish 2015-09-26 | Mei protects Shen Zhui; Jingrui’s party invites spark tension with martial arts experts. | 2015-09-26 | 0.0 |
 | 17 | The Secret Gunpowder Mill 2015-09-27 | Prince Yu’s explosion kills civilians; Mei boosts Jing’s image to sway the Emperor. | 2015-09-27 | 0.0 |
 | 18 | Silent Movements 2015-09-27 | Qin Banruo finds Mei’s secret room; Jing recommends a new justice minister. | 2015-09-27 | 0.0 |
 | 19 | Guests from Southern Chu 2015-09-28 | Meng Zhi aids Jing’s throne bid; Nihuang is sent to the border as Southern Chu arrives. | 2015-09-28 | 0.0 |
 | 20 | Birthday Banquet 2015-09-28 | Xie Yu’s crimes unravel at Jingrui’s party; his Southern Chu ties are exposed. | 2015-09-28 | 0.0 |
 | 21 | Standoff at the Brink 2015-09-29 | Prince Yu’s army saves guests from Xie Yu’s trap; Liyang protects the Zhuo family. | 2015-09-29 | 0.0 |
 | 22 | A Resolution 2015-09-29 | Liyang confronts Xie Yu; Xia Jiang suspects a plot behind Xie’s downfall. | 2015-09-29 | 0.0 |
 | 23 | The Truth of That Day 2015-09-30 | Mei uncovers Xia Jiang’s role in the Chiyan case; Jing pushes to reinvestigate it. | 2015-09-30 | 0.0 |
 | 24 | Resolution 2015-09-30 | Mei mourns the Grand Empress Dowager; Xie Yu’s exile sparks Liyang’s plea for justice. | 2015-09-30 | 0.0 |
 | 25 | The Fisherman’s Gain 2015-10-01 | Jing gains power; Mei uproots Banruo’s spies as Prince Yu grows wary of Jing’s rise. | 2015-10-01 | 0.0 |
 | 26 | Farewell to a Friend 2015-10-01 | Jingrui leaves for Southern Chu; Banruo plots to seduce Tong Lu for Mei’s secrets. | 2015-10-01 | 0.0 |
 | 27 | "Water Buffalo" 2015-10-02 | The Emperor catches Xian breaking mourning rules; Mei warns Meng Zhi to avoid suspicion. | 2015-10-02 | 0.0 |
 | 28 | Next Opponent 2015-10-02 | Jing’s promotion angers Yu; Mei fears Consort Jing knows his true identity. | 2015-10-02 | 0.0 |
 | 29 | Hazelnut Pastries 2015-10-03 | Mei uses a gift scandal to boost Jing; Yu and Xia Jiang plan to reopen the Chiyan case. | 2015-10-03 | 0.0 |
 | 30 | Trump Card 2015-10-03 | Mei enlists Marquise Yan for Jing; Xia Jiang and Yu plot to undermine the prince. | 2015-10-03 | 0.0 |
 | 31 | Strategic Setup 2015-10-04 | Prince Yu frames Consort Jing; Wei Zheng’s capture threatens Mei’s plans. | 2015-10-04 | 0.0 |
 | 32 | Plot of Alienation 2015-10-04 | The Emperor frees Consort Jing; Xia Jiang uses Wei Zheng to trap Prince Jing. | 2015-10-04 | 0.0 |
 | 33 | Plea in the Snow 2015-10-05 | Jing loses trust in Mei over Wei Zheng; Mei plans a risky rescue with Xia Dong. | 2015-10-05 | 0.0 |
 | 34 | The Right Choice 2015-10-05 | Jing is promoted; Mei and Yan trick Xia Jiang to free Wei Zheng from captivity. | 2015-10-05 | 0.0 |
 | 35 | The Rescue 2015-10-06 | Yan distracts Xia Jiang; Jing’s allies rescue Wei Zheng as Consort Jing faces scrutiny. | 2015-10-06 | 0.0 |
 | 36 | Another Battlefield 2015-10-06 | Xia Jiang’s plan fails; Jing is accused of Wei’s rescue, escalating royal tensions. | 2015-10-06 | 0.0 |
 | 37 | The Strategist's Resolve 2015-10-07 | Consort Jing’s secret is revealed as the Emperor’s; Xia Jiang targets Mei for interrogation. | 2015-10-07 | 0.0 |
 | 38 | Confrontation 2015-10-07 | Xia Jiang poisons Mei; Xia Dong’s confession exposes the Xuan Jing Bureau’s plot. | 2015-10-07 | 0.0 |
 | 39 | Turning the Tables 2015-10-08 | The Emperor arrests Xia Jiang; Mei escapes as Jing’s allies uncover Yu’s corruption. | 2015-10-08 | 0.0 |
 | 40 | Wujin Pill 2015-10-08 | Jing learns of Mei’s innocence; Xia Dong reveals the Wujin poison to save Mei. | 2015-10-08 | 0.0 |
 | 41 | Paving the Way 2015-10-09 | Xia Jiang’s confession clears Mei; Jing picks neutral allies as Yu is demoted. | 2015-10-09 | 0.0 |
 | 42 | Mei Ridge 2015-10-09 | Prince Yu learns his mother’s fate; Jing discovers the Chiyan truth from Wei Zheng. | 2015-10-09 | 0.0 |
 | 43 | Raising the Rebel Flag 2015-10-10 | Consort Jing uncovers Mei’s illness; Prince Yu plots a rebellion to seize the capital. | 2015-10-10 | 0.0 |
 | 44 | Desperate Battle 2015-10-10 | Mei and Jing thwart Yu’s rebellion; Nihuang’s reinforcements save the imperial fortress. | 2015-10-10 | 0.0 |
 | 45 | Reunion 2015-10-11 | Jing captures Yu; Mei’s illness worsens as Nie Feng suffers from the same poison. | 2015-10-11 | 0.0 |
 | 46 | Unworthy Son 2015-10-11 | Xia Jiang escapes; Jing suspects Mei’s identity as the Emperor considers a new heir. | 2015-10-11 | 0.0 |
 | 47 | Fire-Cold Poison 2015-10-12 | Mei plans to reopen Chiyan case; Lin Chen captures Banruo to find Xia Jiang. | 2015-10-12 | 0.0 |
 | 48 | Remaining Time 2015-10-12 | Xia Dong learns Mei is Lin Shu; Consort Yue’s plot exposes Mei’s identity to the Emperor. | 2015-10-12 | 0.0 |
 | 49 | Unveiled Identity 2015-10-13 | Xia Jiang accuses Mei as Lin Shu; Jing saves Mei from the Emperor’s wrath. | 2015-10-13 | 0.0 |
 | 50 | Sweep 2015-10-13 | Gao Zhan clears Mei’s name; Jing and Consort Jing dismantle Xia Jiang’s spy network. | 2015-10-13 | 0.0 |
 | 51 | Xie Yu's Letter 2015-10-14 | Jingrui saves Liyang from Xia Jiang’s disciple; Mei’s allies seek a cure for his poison. | 2015-10-14 | 0.0 |
 | 52 | Five Great Crimes 2015-10-14 | Liyang presents Xie Yu’s confession; ministers urge the Emperor to reopen Chiyan case. | 2015-10-14 | 0.0 |
 | 53 | Beyond Revenge 2015-10-15 | The Emperor relents to reopen Chiyan case; Mei agrees to leave to spare the throne. | 2015-10-15 | 0.0 |
 | 54 | Farewell, Mei Changsu 2015-10-15 | Mei leads the army against Chu, taking a fatal pill; Jing honors him as the new Emperor. | 2015-10-15 | 0.0 |
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