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Weakened by illness but strong in mind, Mei Changsu enters court politics to seek justice for a tragedy long forgotten.
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Episodes
Episode 1 · The Kirin Genius
Minister Xu reveals Mei Changsu’s name to Prince Yu, sparking a race to win his loyalty.
Episode 2 · Grand Empress Dowager
Mei Changsu arrives at Ning manor as princes vie for him; Nihuang’s suitor contest begins.
Episode 3 · Sons of Two Families
Mei aids Prince Jing to save a boy; Nihuang grows suspicious of his identity at a banquet.
Episode 4 · Choosing a Master
Mei uses children to defeat Baili Qi; Prince Jing allies with him to claim the throne.
Episode 5 · Schemes in the Inner Palace
Mei’s plan saves Nihuang from poisoning; Noble Consort Yue is demoted for her scheme.
Episode 6 · Principles of Loyalty
Prince Yu takes credit for saving Nihuang; Mei sets rules for Jing’s alliance.
Episode 7 · The Abandoned Garden
Xia Dong confronts Xie Yu; Mei uncovers corpses, escalating the Duke of Qing’s case.
Episode 8 · A Midnight Visitor
Mei fends off an attack; Prince Xian scrambles to save a minister tied to the corpses.
Episode 9 · A Time to Cut Ties
Mei advises Prince Yu to back Jing; the Emperor appoints a neutral Minister of Revenue.
Episode 10 · The Next Target
Mei targets Prince Yu’s ally; Jing’s report on Duke Qing is overshadowed by Yu’s reward.
Episode 11 · Mentor
Mei outsmarts Xian’s plan to reinstate Consort Yue; Jing joins the throne fight.
Episode 12 · Even Without a Trace
Nihuang learns Mei is Lin Shu; Jing uncovers a gunpowder smuggling plot by Xian.
Episode 13 · The Missing Gunpowder
Mei stops Marquise Yan’s plot to kill the Emperor; Prince Yu saves a minister’s son.
Episode 14 · New Year's Eve
Mei keeps Yan’s secret; Xie Yu’s plan to erode Meng Zhi’s trust with the Emperor begins.
Episode 15 · The Eastern Palace Strikes
Jingrui suspects Qingyao; Mei foils Xie Yu’s plan to kill Shen Zhui at a birthday party.
Episode 16 · Anguish
Mei protects Shen Zhui; Jingrui’s party invites spark tension with martial arts experts.
Episode 17 · The Secret Gunpowder Mill
Prince Yu’s explosion kills civilians; Mei boosts Jing’s image to sway the Emperor.
Episode 18 · Silent Movements
Qin Banruo finds Mei’s secret room; Jing recommends a new justice minister.
Episode 19 · Guests from Southern Chu
Meng Zhi aids Jing’s throne bid; Nihuang is sent to the border as Southern Chu arrives.
Episode 20 · Birthday Banquet
Xie Yu’s crimes unravel at Jingrui’s party; his Southern Chu ties are exposed.
Episode 21 · Standoff at the Brink
Prince Yu’s army saves guests from Xie Yu’s trap; Liyang protects the Zhuo family.
Episode 22 · A Resolution
Liyang confronts Xie Yu; Xia Jiang suspects a plot behind Xie’s downfall.
Episode 23 · The Truth of That Day
Mei uncovers Xia Jiang’s role in the Chiyan case; Jing pushes to reinvestigate it.
Episode 24 · Resolution
Mei mourns the Grand Empress Dowager; Xie Yu’s exile sparks Liyang’s plea for justice.
Episode 25 · The Fisherman’s Gain
Jing gains power; Mei uproots Banruo’s spies as Prince Yu grows wary of Jing’s rise.
Episode 26 · Farewell to a Friend
Jingrui leaves for Southern Chu; Banruo plots to seduce Tong Lu for Mei’s secrets.
Episode 27 · "Water Buffalo"
The Emperor catches Xian breaking mourning rules; Mei warns Meng Zhi to avoid suspicion.
Episode 28 · Next Opponent
Jing’s promotion angers Yu; Mei fears Consort Jing knows his true identity.
Episode 29 · Hazelnut Pastries
Mei uses a gift scandal to boost Jing; Yu and Xia Jiang plan to reopen the Chiyan case.
Episode 30 · Trump Card
Mei enlists Marquise Yan for Jing; Xia Jiang and Yu plot to undermine the prince.
Episode 31 · Strategic Setup
Prince Yu frames Consort Jing; Wei Zheng’s capture threatens Mei’s plans.
Episode 32 · Plot of Alienation
The Emperor frees Consort Jing; Xia Jiang uses Wei Zheng to trap Prince Jing.
Episode 33 · Plea in the Snow
Jing loses trust in Mei over Wei Zheng; Mei plans a risky rescue with Xia Dong.
Episode 34 · The Right Choice
Jing is promoted; Mei and Yan trick Xia Jiang to free Wei Zheng from captivity.
Episode 35 · The Rescue
Yan distracts Xia Jiang; Jing’s allies rescue Wei Zheng as Consort Jing faces scrutiny.
Episode 36 · Another Battlefield
Xia Jiang’s plan fails; Jing is accused of Wei’s rescue, escalating royal tensions.
Episode 37 · The Strategist's Resolve
Consort Jing’s secret is revealed as the Emperor’s; Xia Jiang targets Mei for interrogation.
Episode 38 · Confrontation
Xia Jiang poisons Mei; Xia Dong’s confession exposes the Xuan Jing Bureau’s plot.
Episode 39 · Turning the Tables
The Emperor arrests Xia Jiang; Mei escapes as Jing’s allies uncover Yu’s corruption.
Episode 40 · Wujin Pill
Jing learns of Mei’s innocence; Xia Dong reveals the Wujin poison to save Mei.
