Synopsis
Weakened by illness but strong in mind, Mei Changsu enters court politics to seek justice for a tragedy long forgotten.
Episodes
1
The Kirin GeniusMinister Xu reveals Mei Changsu’s name to Prince Yu, sparking a race to win his loyalty.45m2
Grand Empress DowagerMei Changsu arrives at Ning manor as princes vie for him; Nihuang’s suitor contest begins.44m3
Sons of Two FamiliesMei aids Prince Jing to save a boy; Nihuang grows suspicious of his identity at a banquet.44m4
Choosing a MasterMei uses children to defeat Baili Qi; Prince Jing allies with him to claim the throne.44m5
Schemes in the Inner PalaceMei’s plan saves Nihuang from poisoning; Noble Consort Yue is demoted for her scheme.44m6
Principles of LoyaltyPrince Yu takes credit for saving Nihuang; Mei sets rules for Jing’s alliance.44m7
The Abandoned GardenXia Dong confronts Xie Yu; Mei uncovers corpses, escalating the Duke of Qing’s case.44m8
A Midnight VisitorMei fends off an attack; Prince Xian scrambles to save a minister tied to the corpses.44m9
A Time to Cut TiesMei advises Prince Yu to back Jing; the Emperor appoints a neutral Minister of Revenue.44m10
The Next TargetMei targets Prince Yu’s ally; Jing’s report on Duke Qing is overshadowed by Yu’s reward.44m11
MentorMei outsmarts Xian’s plan to reinstate Consort Yue; Jing joins the throne fight.44m12
Even Without a TraceNihuang learns Mei is Lin Shu; Jing uncovers a gunpowder smuggling plot by Xian.45m13
The Missing GunpowderMei stops Marquise Yan’s plot to kill the Emperor; Prince Yu saves a minister’s son.45m14
New Year's EveMei keeps Yan’s secret; Xie Yu’s plan to erode Meng Zhi’s trust with the Emperor begins.45m15
The Eastern Palace StrikesJingrui suspects Qingyao; Mei foils Xie Yu’s plan to kill Shen Zhui at a birthday party.44m16
AnguishMei protects Shen Zhui; Jingrui’s party invites spark tension with martial arts experts.45m17
The Secret Gunpowder MillPrince Yu’s explosion kills civilians; Mei boosts Jing’s image to sway the Emperor.44m18
Silent MovementsQin Banruo finds Mei’s secret room; Jing recommends a new justice minister.44m19
Guests from Southern ChuMeng Zhi aids Jing’s throne bid; Nihuang is sent to the border as Southern Chu arrives.44m20
Birthday BanquetXie Yu’s crimes unravel at Jingrui’s party; his Southern Chu ties are exposed.44m21
Standoff at the BrinkPrince Yu’s army saves guests from Xie Yu’s trap; Liyang protects the Zhuo family.44m22
A ResolutionLiyang confronts Xie Yu; Xia Jiang suspects a plot behind Xie’s downfall.44m23
The Truth of That DayMei uncovers Xia Jiang’s role in the Chiyan case; Jing pushes to reinvestigate it.44m24
ResolutionMei mourns the Grand Empress Dowager; Xie Yu’s exile sparks Liyang’s plea for justice.44m25
The Fisherman’s GainJing gains power; Mei uproots Banruo’s spies as Prince Yu grows wary of Jing’s rise.44m26
Farewell to a FriendJingrui leaves for Southern Chu; Banruo plots to seduce Tong Lu for Mei’s secrets.44m27
"Water Buffalo"The Emperor catches Xian breaking mourning rules; Mei warns Meng Zhi to avoid suspicion.44m28
Next OpponentJing’s promotion angers Yu; Mei fears Consort Jing knows his true identity.44m29
Hazelnut PastriesMei uses a gift scandal to boost Jing; Yu and Xia Jiang plan to reopen the Chiyan case.44m30
Trump CardMei enlists Marquise Yan for Jing; Xia Jiang and Yu plot to undermine the prince.44m31
Strategic SetupPrince Yu frames Consort Jing; Wei Zheng’s capture threatens Mei’s plans.44m32
Plot of AlienationThe Emperor frees Consort Jing; Xia Jiang uses Wei Zheng to trap Prince Jing.44m33
Plea in the SnowJing loses trust in Mei over Wei Zheng; Mei plans a risky rescue with Xia Dong.44m34
The Right ChoiceJing is promoted; Mei and Yan trick Xia Jiang to free Wei Zheng from captivity.44m35
The RescueYan distracts Xia Jiang; Jing’s allies rescue Wei Zheng as Consort Jing faces scrutiny.44m36
Another BattlefieldXia Jiang’s plan fails; Jing is accused of Wei’s rescue, escalating royal tensions.44m37
The Strategist's ResolveConsort Jing’s secret is revealed as the Emperor’s; Xia Jiang targets Mei for interrogation.45m38
ConfrontationXia Jiang poisons Mei; Xia Dong’s confession exposes the Xuan Jing Bureau’s plot.44m39
Turning the TablesThe Emperor arrests Xia Jiang; Mei escapes as Jing’s allies uncover Yu’s corruption.45m40
Wujin PillJing learns of Mei’s innocence; Xia Dong reveals the Wujin poison to save Mei.44m41
Paving the WayXia Jiang’s confession clears Mei; Jing picks neutral allies as Yu is demoted.44m42
Mei RidgePrince Yu learns his mother’s fate; Jing discovers the Chiyan truth from Wei Zheng.44m43
Raising the Rebel FlagConsort Jing uncovers Mei’s illness; Prince Yu plots a rebellion to seize the capital.44m44
Desperate BattleMei and Jing thwart Yu’s rebellion; Nihuang’s reinforcements save the imperial fortress.44m45
ReunionJing captures Yu; Mei’s illness worsens as Nie Feng suffers from the same poison.45m46
Unworthy SonXia Jiang escapes; Jing suspects Mei’s identity as the Emperor considers a new heir.44m47
Fire-Cold PoisonMei plans to reopen Chiyan case; Lin Chen captures Banruo to find Xia Jiang.44m48
Remaining TimeXia Dong learns Mei is Lin Shu; Consort Yue’s plot exposes Mei’s identity to the Emperor.44m49
Unveiled IdentityXia Jiang accuses Mei as Lin Shu; Jing saves Mei from the Emperor’s wrath.45m50
SweepGao Zhan clears Mei’s name; Jing and Consort Jing dismantle Xia Jiang’s spy network.44m51
Xie Yu's LetterJingrui saves Liyang from Xia Jiang’s disciple; Mei’s allies seek a cure for his poison.44m52
Five Great CrimesLiyang presents Xie Yu’s confession; ministers urge the Emperor to reopen Chiyan case.45m53
Beyond RevengeThe Emperor relents to reopen Chiyan case; Mei agrees to leave to spare the throne.44m54
Farewell, Mei ChangsuMei leads the army against Chu, taking a fatal pill; Jing honors him as the new Emperor.43m
The Kirin GeniusMinister Xu reveals Mei Changsu’s name to Prince Yu, sparking a race to win his loyalty.45m2Grand Empress DowagerMei Changsu arrives at Ning manor as princes vie for him; Nihuang’s suitor contest begins.44m3Sons of Two FamiliesMei aids Prince Jing to save a boy; Nihuang grows suspicious of his identity at a banquet.44m4Choosing a MasterMei uses children to defeat Baili Qi; Prince Jing allies with him to claim the throne.44m5Schemes in the Inner PalaceMei’s plan saves Nihuang from poisoning; Noble Consort Yue is demoted for her scheme.44m6Principles of LoyaltyPrince Yu takes credit for saving Nihuang; Mei sets rules for Jing’s alliance.44m7The Abandoned GardenXia Dong confronts Xie Yu; Mei uncovers corpses, escalating the Duke of Qing’s case.44m8A Midnight VisitorMei fends off an attack; Prince Xian scrambles to save a minister tied to the corpses.44m9A Time to Cut TiesMei advises Prince Yu to back Jing; the Emperor appoints a neutral Minister of Revenue.44m10The Next TargetMei targets Prince Yu’s ally; Jing’s report on Duke Qing is overshadowed by Yu’s reward.44m11MentorMei outsmarts Xian’s plan to reinstate Consort Yue; Jing joins the throne fight.44m12Even Without a TraceNihuang learns Mei is Lin Shu; Jing uncovers a gunpowder smuggling plot by Xian.45m13The Missing GunpowderMei stops Marquise Yan’s plot to kill the Emperor; Prince Yu saves a minister’s son.45m14New Year's EveMei keeps Yan’s secret; Xie Yu’s plan to erode Meng Zhi’s trust with the Emperor begins.45m15The Eastern Palace StrikesJingrui suspects Qingyao; Mei foils Xie Yu’s plan to kill Shen Zhui at a birthday party.44m16AnguishMei protects Shen Zhui; Jingrui’s party invites spark tension with martial arts experts.45m17The Secret Gunpowder MillPrince Yu’s explosion kills civilians; Mei boosts Jing’s image to sway the Emperor.44m18Silent MovementsQin Banruo finds Mei’s secret room; Jing recommends a new justice minister.44m19Guests from Southern ChuMeng Zhi aids Jing’s throne bid; Nihuang is sent to the border as Southern Chu arrives.44m20Birthday BanquetXie Yu’s crimes unravel at Jingrui’s party; his Southern Chu ties are exposed.44m21Standoff at the BrinkPrince Yu’s army saves guests from Xie Yu’s trap; Liyang protects the Zhuo family.44m22A ResolutionLiyang confronts Xie Yu; Xia Jiang suspects a plot behind Xie’s downfall.44m23The Truth of That DayMei uncovers Xia Jiang’s role in the Chiyan case; Jing pushes to reinvestigate it.44m24ResolutionMei mourns the Grand Empress Dowager; Xie Yu’s exile sparks Liyang’s plea for justice.44m25The Fisherman’s GainJing gains power; Mei uproots Banruo’s spies as Prince Yu grows wary of Jing’s rise.44m26Farewell to a FriendJingrui leaves for Southern Chu; Banruo plots to seduce Tong Lu for Mei’s secrets.44m27"Water Buffalo"The Emperor catches Xian breaking mourning rules; Mei warns Meng Zhi to avoid suspicion.44m28Next OpponentJing’s promotion angers Yu; Mei fears Consort Jing knows his true identity.44m29Hazelnut PastriesMei uses a gift scandal to boost Jing; Yu and Xia Jiang plan to reopen the Chiyan case.44m30Trump CardMei enlists Marquise Yan for Jing; Xia Jiang and Yu plot to undermine the prince.44m31Strategic SetupPrince Yu frames Consort Jing; Wei Zheng’s capture threatens Mei’s plans.44m32Plot of AlienationThe Emperor frees Consort Jing; Xia Jiang uses Wei Zheng to trap Prince Jing.44m33Plea in the SnowJing loses trust in Mei over Wei Zheng; Mei plans a risky rescue with Xia Dong.44m34The Right ChoiceJing is promoted; Mei and Yan trick Xia Jiang to free Wei Zheng from captivity.44m35The RescueYan distracts Xia Jiang; Jing’s allies rescue Wei Zheng as Consort Jing faces scrutiny.44m36Another BattlefieldXia Jiang’s plan fails; Jing is accused of Wei’s rescue, escalating royal tensions.44m37The Strategist's ResolveConsort Jing’s secret is revealed as the Emperor’s; Xia Jiang targets Mei for interrogation.45m38ConfrontationXia Jiang poisons Mei; Xia Dong’s confession exposes the Xuan Jing Bureau’s plot.44m39Turning the TablesThe Emperor arrests Xia Jiang; Mei escapes as Jing’s allies uncover Yu’s corruption.45m40Wujin PillJing learns of Mei’s innocence; Xia Dong reveals the Wujin poison to save Mei.44m41Paving the WayXia Jiang’s confession clears Mei; Jing picks neutral allies as Yu is demoted.44m42Mei RidgePrince Yu learns his mother’s fate; Jing discovers the Chiyan truth from Wei Zheng.44m43Raising the Rebel FlagConsort Jing uncovers Mei’s illness; Prince Yu plots a rebellion to seize the capital.44m44Desperate BattleMei and Jing thwart Yu’s rebellion; Nihuang’s reinforcements save the imperial fortress.44m45ReunionJing captures Yu; Mei’s illness worsens as Nie Feng suffers from the same poison.45m46Unworthy SonXia Jiang escapes; Jing suspects Mei’s identity as the Emperor considers a new heir.44m47Fire-Cold PoisonMei plans to reopen Chiyan case; Lin Chen captures Banruo to find Xia Jiang.44m48Remaining TimeXia Dong learns Mei is Lin Shu; Consort Yue’s plot exposes Mei’s identity to the Emperor.44m49Unveiled IdentityXia Jiang accuses Mei as Lin Shu; Jing saves Mei from the Emperor’s wrath.45m50SweepGao Zhan clears Mei’s name; Jing and Consort Jing dismantle Xia Jiang’s spy network.44m51Xie Yu's LetterJingrui saves Liyang from Xia Jiang’s disciple; Mei’s allies seek a cure for his poison.44m52Five Great CrimesLiyang presents Xie Yu’s confession; ministers urge the Emperor to reopen Chiyan case.45m53Beyond RevengeThe Emperor relents to reopen Chiyan case; Mei agrees to leave to spare the throne.44m54Farewell, Mei ChangsuMei leads the army against Chu, taking a fatal pill; Jing honors him as the new Emperor.43mCast
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