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The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty

The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty
★ 8.2/10•2020•50m•15•Drama•Mystery
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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.

Yang Huan · Director

Yang Tai · Director

Guo Shuang · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime50m
LanguageZH
First Air DateApr 1, 2020

Episodes

Episode 1 - A Mysterious Incident in the CapitalE150m

A Mysterious Incident in the Capital

A brothel murder and a noble’s scandal pull Tang Fan into a dangerous royal investigation.

Apr 1, 2020

Episode 2 - Birth of a PartnershipE245m

Birth of a Partnership

Suizhou goes undercover to watch Tang Fan—but ends up becoming his partner instead.

Apr 1, 2020

Episode 3 - The Mysterious ApothecaryE342m

The Mysterious Apothecary

A poison trail and a mysterious apothecary reveal a deadly political connection.

Apr 2, 2020

Episode 4 - Resolution of EventsE445m

Resolution of Events

A suicide, a sword, and a jail attack push Tang to dig into maritime secrets.

Apr 2, 2020

Episode 5 - Saving Dong’erE542m

Saving Dong’er

Tang loses his home and gains a new one—with Suizhou. But danger follows Dong’er.

Apr 3, 2020

Episode 6 - The Poisoned Mung Bean JuiceE641m

The Poisoned Mung Bean Juice

A royal gift hides poison—uncovering secrets too scandalous for the palace to bear.

Apr 3, 2020

Episode 7 - Suizhou in PerilE744m

Suizhou in Peril

Suizhou suspects the prefect’s “justice” hides cruelty—and becomes his next target.

Apr 8, 2020

Episode 8 - Mystery of the Vanished HorsesE844m

Mystery of the Vanished Horses

Tang fakes arrest to reach jailed Suizhou, while stolen horses spark tribal unrest.

Apr 8, 2020

Episode 9 - Off to LiaodongE943m

Off to Liaodong

Tang bargains to free Suizhou—if he can find the missing horses first.

Apr 9, 2020

Episode 10 - Prison Break and ExposureE1045m

Prison Break and Exposure

Suizhou flees a fiery prison—while Tang stages a tribunal to reveal the truth.

Apr 9, 2020

Episode 11 - Child AbductionE1143m

Child Abduction

A jealous commander sends Suizhou on a child abduction case—Wang Zhi shadows him.

Apr 10, 2020

Episode 12 - Dong’er KidnappedE1243m

Dong’er Kidnapped

Dong’er is kidnapped as bait—Xue Ling’s shady dealings raise red flags.

Apr 10, 2020

Episode 13 - The Hidden MastermindE1342m

The Hidden Mastermind

Dong’er escapes, but the true villain vanishes—just as murders resume in the capital.

Apr 15, 2020

Episode 14 - Left-Behind FootprintsE1441m

Left-Behind Footprints

A killer’s trail leads to mismatched footprints, a hostage, and hidden motives.

Apr 15, 2020

Episode 15 - Death Sentence for Tang FanE1540m

Death Sentence for Tang Fan

Tang is sentenced to die—and uncovers a duke’s twisted secret in his final hours.

Apr 16, 2020

Episode 16 - The Yu Family MassacreE1641m

The Yu Family Massacre

Tang’s sister is abused, then her son is taken—while Suizhou finds a murder scene.

Apr 16, 2020

Episode 17 - The BountyE1745m

The Bounty

A massacre survivor offers a bounty on Wang Zhi—Suizhou struggles to prove the truth.

Apr 17, 2020

Episode 18 - Plot of Jade Bamboo CoreE1844m

Plot of Jade Bamboo Core

Hearts broken and traps set, Tang returns to investigate while Dong’er sets her own.

Apr 17, 2020

Episode 19 - Feigning IllnessE1940m

Feigning Illness

Wang Zhi’s name is cleared—he recommends Tang Fan for a corrupt mining post.

Apr 22, 2020

Episode 20 - The Silver Mine LaborersE2040m

The Silver Mine Laborers

In Yunhe, Tang finds silver-tainted coins—and unrest brewing among the miners.

Apr 22, 2020

Episode 21 - Rescuing Yuan CongE2136m

Rescuing Yuan Cong

Tang exposes a faked kidnapping—then arrests a local hero, sparking backlash.

Apr 23, 2020

Episode 22 - The Stolen Keikō CupE2243m

The Stolen Keikō Cup

Wang’s priceless artifact is stolen; Tang treads carefully while the court compares fakes.

Apr 23, 2020

Episode 23 - Identity of the True MastermindE2343m

Identity of the True Mastermind

Tang probes Yunhe’s true puppet master—while Li Zilong starts playing his hand.

Apr 24, 2020

Episode 24 - Perilous Return to the CapitalE2438m

Perilous Return to the Capital

On their way home, Tang and Suizhou are ambushed—Durla pretends to be Tang to flee.

Apr 24, 2020

Episode 25 - Deadly ToxinE2535m

Deadly Toxin

Durla is poisoned saving Tang—Suizhou scrambles for ice and an antidote.

Apr 24, 2020

Episode 26 - Suizhou and the Fake JinyiweiE2637m

Suizhou and the Fake Jinyiwei

Suizhou meets imposters using his name—Tang harms himself to save Durla.

Apr 24, 2020

Episode 27 - Mystery WeaponE2735m

Mystery Weapon

A deadly old weapon resurfaces—its trail leads back to the court’s darkest day.

Apr 24, 2020

Episode 28 - A Distant ElegyE2834m

A Distant Elegy

Suizhou joins bandits planning a raid—then takes Wang Zhi hostage by mistake.

Apr 24, 2020

Episode 29 - A Fire AttackE2938m

A Fire Attack

Tang collapses from poison—while the rebels plan to burn their way out.

Apr 24, 2020

Episode 30 - The Imperial IceE3036m

The Imperial Ice

Tang and Suizhou investigate stolen royal ice—only to find it’s helping the poor.

Apr 24, 2020

Episode 31 - Secrets of the Ice SellerE3136m

Secrets of the Ice Seller

Jin San’s secret is exposed—she vows to change, revealing her clan’s hidden truth.

Apr 24, 2020

Episode 32 - The Oirat EnvoyE3237m

The Oirat Envoy

An Oirat envoy arrives—with hidden ties to a deadly plot and stolen blueprints.

Apr 24, 2020

Episode 33 - The Disappeared Wang XianE3337m

The Disappeared Wang Xian

A prince vanishes. Tang finds clues in blood, metalwork—and a hidden genius.

Apr 24, 2020

Episode 34 - A Sad DeterminationE3438m

A Sad Determination

Aras reveals the bomb "Bolang"—and Tang tries to reach the woman behind the weapon.

Apr 24, 2020

Episode 35 - The Day of FateE3542m

The Day of Fate

Three lives changed by one explosion—Tang, Suizhou, and Wang Zhi step into fate.

Apr 24, 2020

Episode 36 - Hearts ApartE3635m

Hearts Apart

Durla dies. Suizhou and Tang drift apart. A new target: Wang Xian.

Apr 24, 2020

Episode 37 - Wang Xian’s OriginsE3736m

Wang Xian’s Origins

A mental breakdown leads to palace searches—and secret documents are uncovered.

Apr 24, 2020

Episode 38 - The Phantom Zhang GongzhuE3839m

The Phantom Zhang Gongzhu

Zhang Gongzhu disappears—Suizhou weakens, Tang races home with a revelation.

Apr 24, 2020

Episode 39 - The Princess’s VengeanceE3937m

The Princess’s Vengeance

Princess Gu An trades secrets for her brother—while rebellion brews in shadows.

Apr 24, 2020

Episode 40 - The Wooden Kite Flies HighE4036m

The Wooden Kite Flies High

A giant wooden kite hides a deadly plot—just as heroes begin to celebrate peace.

Apr 24, 2020

Episode 41 - The Imposter HusbandE4142m

The Imposter Husband

Tang’s new post is shaken by a woman claiming her husband is a fraud.

Apr 24, 2020

Episode 42 - Rebellion in MotionE4236m

Rebellion in Motion

Gao Yi reveals his Oirat past—Tang and Suizhou uncover unrest at the border.

Apr 24, 2020

Episode 43 - Approaching EvilE4340m

Approaching Evil

Tang is kidnapped by Li Zilong—Qing Ge must choose where her loyalty lies.

Apr 24, 2020

Episode 44 - Rules and ChoicesE4437m

Rules and Choices

Tang must choose: emperor or people. Li Zilong hands him the bomb regardless.

Apr 24, 2020

Episode 45 - The PreyE4541m

The Prey

An ambush begins with unscheduled fireworks—Tang moves to save the emperor.

Apr 24, 2020

Episode 46 - Crisis from AboveE4640m

Crisis from Above

Wang Zhi dies defending the emperor—Tang is shattered by the loss.

Apr 24, 2020

Episode 47 - A Swirl of ConspiracyE4741m

A Swirl of Conspiracy

One rebellion ends—another begins. Durla’s betrayal changes everything.

Apr 24, 2020

Episode 48 - Year 14 of ChenghuaE4841m

Year 14 of Chenghua

A street poem awakens Qing Ge’s heart. The tides of rebellion begin to turn.

Apr 24, 2020

Actors

Darren Chen

Darren Chen

Tang Fan

Fu Meng-po

Fu Meng-po

Sui Zhou

Liu Yaoyuan

Liu Yaoyuan

Wang Zhi

Alyssa Chia Ching-Wen

Alyssa Chia Ching-Wen

Royal Consort Wan

Wang Maolei

Wang Maolei

Li Zilong

Mao Yi

Mao Yi

Pei Huai

Huangyang Tiantian

Huangyang Tiantian

Dong'er

Cai Heng

Cai Heng

Emperor

Zhang Bojia

Zhang Bojia

Qing Ge

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