The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty
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.
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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.
1.A Mysterious Incident in the Capital
01-04-202050mA brothel murder and a noble’s scandal pull Tang Fan into a dangerous royal investigation.
2.Birth of a Partnership
01-04-202045mSuizhou goes undercover to watch Tang Fan—but ends up becoming his partner instead.
3.The Mysterious Apothecary
02-04-202042mA poison trail and a mysterious apothecary reveal a deadly political connection.
4.Resolution of Events
02-04-202045mA suicide, a sword, and a jail attack push Tang to dig into maritime secrets.
5.Saving Dong’er
03-04-202042mTang loses his home and gains a new one—with Suizhou. But danger follows Dong’er.
6.The Poisoned Mung Bean Juice
03-04-202041mA royal gift hides poison—uncovering secrets too scandalous for the palace to bear.
7.Suizhou in Peril
08-04-202044mSuizhou suspects the prefect’s “justice” hides cruelty—and becomes his next target.
8.Mystery of the Vanished Horses
08-04-202044mTang fakes arrest to reach jailed Suizhou, while stolen horses spark tribal unrest.
9.Off to Liaodong
09-04-202043mTang bargains to free Suizhou—if he can find the missing horses first.
10.Prison Break and Exposure
09-04-202045mSuizhou flees a fiery prison—while Tang stages a tribunal to reveal the truth.
11.Child Abduction
10-04-202043mA jealous commander sends Suizhou on a child abduction case—Wang Zhi shadows him.
12.Dong’er Kidnapped
10-04-202043mDong’er is kidnapped as bait—Xue Ling’s shady dealings raise red flags.
13.The Hidden Mastermind
15-04-202042mDong’er escapes, but the true villain vanishes—just as murders resume in the capital.
14.Left-Behind Footprints
15-04-202041mA killer’s trail leads to mismatched footprints, a hostage, and hidden motives.
15.Death Sentence for Tang Fan
16-04-202040mTang is sentenced to die—and uncovers a duke’s twisted secret in his final hours.
16.The Yu Family Massacre
16-04-202041mTang’s sister is abused, then her son is taken—while Suizhou finds a murder scene.
17.The Bounty
17-04-202045mA massacre survivor offers a bounty on Wang Zhi—Suizhou struggles to prove the truth.
18.Plot of Jade Bamboo Core
17-04-202044mHearts broken and traps set, Tang returns to investigate while Dong’er sets her own.
19.Feigning Illness
22-04-202040mWang Zhi’s name is cleared—he recommends Tang Fan for a corrupt mining post.
20.The Silver Mine Laborers
22-04-202040mIn Yunhe, Tang finds silver-tainted coins—and unrest brewing among the miners.
21.Rescuing Yuan Cong
23-04-202036mTang exposes a faked kidnapping—then arrests a local hero, sparking backlash.
22.The Stolen Keikō Cup
23-04-202043mWang’s priceless artifact is stolen; Tang treads carefully while the court compares fakes.
23.Identity of the True Mastermind
24-04-202043mTang probes Yunhe’s true puppet master—while Li Zilong starts playing his hand.
24.Perilous Return to the Capital
24-04-202038mOn their way home, Tang and Suizhou are ambushed—Durla pretends to be Tang to flee.
25.Deadly Toxin
24-04-202035mDurla is poisoned saving Tang—Suizhou scrambles for ice and an antidote.
26.Suizhou and the Fake Jinyiwei
24-04-202037mSuizhou meets imposters using his name—Tang harms himself to save Durla.
27.Mystery Weapon
24-04-202035mA deadly old weapon resurfaces—its trail leads back to the court’s darkest day.
28.A Distant Elegy
24-04-202034mSuizhou joins bandits planning a raid—then takes Wang Zhi hostage by mistake.
29.A Fire Attack
24-04-202038mTang collapses from poison—while the rebels plan to burn their way out.
30.The Imperial Ice
24-04-202036mTang and Suizhou investigate stolen royal ice—only to find it’s helping the poor.
31.Secrets of the Ice Seller
24-04-202036mJin San’s secret is exposed—she vows to change, revealing her clan’s hidden truth.
32.The Oirat Envoy
24-04-202037mAn Oirat envoy arrives—with hidden ties to a deadly plot and stolen blueprints.
33.The Disappeared Wang Xian
24-04-202037mA prince vanishes. Tang finds clues in blood, metalwork—and a hidden genius.
34.A Sad Determination
24-04-202038mAras reveals the bomb "Bolang"—and Tang tries to reach the woman behind the weapon.
35.The Day of Fate
24-04-202042mThree lives changed by one explosion—Tang, Suizhou, and Wang Zhi step into fate.
36.Hearts Apart
24-04-202035mDurla dies. Suizhou and Tang drift apart. A new target: Wang Xian.
37.Wang Xian’s Origins
24-04-202036mA mental breakdown leads to palace searches—and secret documents are uncovered.
38.The Phantom Zhang Gongzhu
24-04-202039mZhang Gongzhu disappears—Suizhou weakens, Tang races home with a revelation.
39.The Princess’s Vengeance
24-04-202037mPrincess Gu An trades secrets for her brother—while rebellion brews in shadows.
40.The Wooden Kite Flies High
24-04-202036mA giant wooden kite hides a deadly plot—just as heroes begin to celebrate peace.
41.The Imposter Husband
24-04-202042mTang’s new post is shaken by a woman claiming her husband is a fraud.
42.Rebellion in Motion
24-04-202036mGao Yi reveals his Oirat past—Tang and Suizhou uncover unrest at the border.
43.Approaching Evil
24-04-202040mTang is kidnapped by Li Zilong—Qing Ge must choose where her loyalty lies.
44.Rules and Choices
24-04-202037mTang must choose: emperor or people. Li Zilong hands him the bomb regardless.
45.The Prey
24-04-202041mAn ambush begins with unscheduled fireworks—Tang moves to save the emperor.
46.Crisis from Above
24-04-202040mWang Zhi dies defending the emperor—Tang is shattered by the loss.
47.A Swirl of Conspiracy
24-04-202041mOne rebellion ends—another begins. Durla’s betrayal changes everything.
48.Year 14 of Chenghua
24-04-202041mA street poem awakens Qing Ge’s heart. The tides of rebellion begin to turn.
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