Seasons & episodes
S1 · E25The Fisherman’s Gain 2015-10-01 · 44 min
Jing gains power; Mei uproots Banruo’s spies as Prince Yu grows wary of Jing’s rise.
S1 · E26Farewell to a Friend 2015-10-01 · 44 min
Jingrui leaves for Southern Chu; Banruo plots to seduce Tong Lu for Mei’s secrets.
S1 · E27"Water Buffalo" 2015-10-02 · 44 min
The Emperor catches Xian breaking mourning rules; Mei warns Meng Zhi to avoid suspicion.
S1 · E28Next Opponent 2015-10-02 · 44 min
Jing’s promotion angers Yu; Mei fears Consort Jing knows his true identity.
S1 · E29Hazelnut Pastries 2015-10-03 · 44 min
Mei uses a gift scandal to boost Jing; Yu and Xia Jiang plan to reopen the Chiyan case.
S1 · E30Trump Card 2015-10-03 · 44 min
Mei enlists Marquise Yan for Jing; Xia Jiang and Yu plot to undermine the prince.
S1 · E31Strategic Setup 2015-10-04 · 44 min
Prince Yu frames Consort Jing; Wei Zheng’s capture threatens Mei’s plans.
S1 · E32Plot of Alienation 2015-10-04 · 44 min
The Emperor frees Consort Jing; Xia Jiang uses Wei Zheng to trap Prince Jing.
S1 · E33Plea in the Snow 2015-10-05 · 44 min
Jing loses trust in Mei over Wei Zheng; Mei plans a risky rescue with Xia Dong.
S1 · E34The Right Choice 2015-10-05 · 44 min
Jing is promoted; Mei and Yan trick Xia Jiang to free Wei Zheng from captivity.
S1 · E35The Rescue 2015-10-06 · 44 min
Yan distracts Xia Jiang; Jing’s allies rescue Wei Zheng as Consort Jing faces scrutiny.
S1 · E36Another Battlefield 2015-10-06 · 44 min
Xia Jiang’s plan fails; Jing is accused of Wei’s rescue, escalating royal tensions.
S1 · E37The Strategist's Resolve 2015-10-07 · 45 min
Consort Jing’s secret is revealed as the Emperor’s; Xia Jiang targets Mei for interrogation.
S1 · E38Confrontation 2015-10-07 · 44 min
Xia Jiang poisons Mei; Xia Dong’s confession exposes the Xuan Jing Bureau’s plot.
S1 · E39Turning the Tables 2015-10-08 · 45 min
The Emperor arrests Xia Jiang; Mei escapes as Jing’s allies uncover Yu’s corruption.
S1 · E40Wujin Pill 2015-10-08 · 44 min
Jing learns of Mei’s innocence; Xia Dong reveals the Wujin poison to save Mei.
S1 · E41Paving the Way 2015-10-09 · 44 min
Xia Jiang’s confession clears Mei; Jing picks neutral allies as Yu is demoted.
S1 · E42Mei Ridge 2015-10-09 · 44 min
Prince Yu learns his mother’s fate; Jing discovers the Chiyan truth from Wei Zheng.
S1 · E43Raising the Rebel Flag 2015-10-10 · 44 min
Consort Jing uncovers Mei’s illness; Prince Yu plots a rebellion to seize the capital.
S1 · E44Desperate Battle 2015-10-10 · 44 min
Mei and Jing thwart Yu’s rebellion; Nihuang’s reinforcements save the imperial fortress.
S1 · E45Reunion 2015-10-11 · 45 min
Jing captures Yu; Mei’s illness worsens as Nie Feng suffers from the same poison.
S1 · E46Unworthy Son 2015-10-11 · 44 min
Xia Jiang escapes; Jing suspects Mei’s identity as the Emperor considers a new heir.
S1 · E47Fire-Cold Poison 2015-10-12 · 44 min
Mei plans to reopen Chiyan case; Lin Chen captures Banruo to find Xia Jiang.
S1 · E48Remaining Time 2015-10-12 · 44 min
Xia Dong learns Mei is Lin Shu; Consort Yue’s plot exposes Mei’s identity to the Emperor.