Episodes
The Kirin Genius
Minister Xu reveals Mei Changsu’s name to Prince Yu, sparking a race to win his loyalty.
Grand Empress Dowager
Mei Changsu arrives at Ning manor as princes vie for him; Nihuang’s suitor contest begins.
Sons of Two Families
Mei aids Prince Jing to save a boy; Nihuang grows suspicious of his identity at a banquet.
Choosing a Master
Mei uses children to defeat Baili Qi; Prince Jing allies with him to claim the throne.
Schemes in the Inner Palace
Mei’s plan saves Nihuang from poisoning; Noble Consort Yue is demoted for her scheme.
Principles of Loyalty
Prince Yu takes credit for saving Nihuang; Mei sets rules for Jing’s alliance.
The Abandoned Garden
Xia Dong confronts Xie Yu; Mei uncovers corpses, escalating the Duke of Qing’s case.
A Midnight Visitor
Mei fends off an attack; Prince Xian scrambles to save a minister tied to the corpses.
A Time to Cut Ties
Mei advises Prince Yu to back Jing; the Emperor appoints a neutral Minister of Revenue.
The Next Target
Mei targets Prince Yu’s ally; Jing’s report on Duke Qing is overshadowed by Yu’s reward.
Mentor
Mei outsmarts Xian’s plan to reinstate Consort Yue; Jing joins the throne fight.
Even Without a Trace
Nihuang learns Mei is Lin Shu; Jing uncovers a gunpowder smuggling plot by Xian.
The Missing Gunpowder
Mei stops Marquise Yan’s plot to kill the Emperor; Prince Yu saves a minister’s son.
New Year's Eve
Mei keeps Yan’s secret; Xie Yu’s plan to erode Meng Zhi’s trust with the Emperor begins.
The Eastern Palace Strikes
Jingrui suspects Qingyao; Mei foils Xie Yu’s plan to kill Shen Zhui at a birthday party.
Anguish
Mei protects Shen Zhui; Jingrui’s party invites spark tension with martial arts experts.
The Secret Gunpowder Mill
Prince Yu’s explosion kills civilians; Mei boosts Jing’s image to sway the Emperor.
Silent Movements
Qin Banruo finds Mei’s secret room; Jing recommends a new justice minister.
Guests from Southern Chu
Meng Zhi aids Jing’s throne bid; Nihuang is sent to the border as Southern Chu arrives.
Birthday Banquet
Xie Yu’s crimes unravel at Jingrui’s party; his Southern Chu ties are exposed.
Standoff at the Brink
Prince Yu’s army saves guests from Xie Yu’s trap; Liyang protects the Zhuo family.
A Resolution
Liyang confronts Xie Yu; Xia Jiang suspects a plot behind Xie’s downfall.
The Truth of That Day
Mei uncovers Xia Jiang’s role in the Chiyan case; Jing pushes to reinvestigate it.
Resolution
Mei mourns the Grand Empress Dowager; Xie Yu’s exile sparks Liyang’s plea for justice.
The Fisherman’s Gain
Jing gains power; Mei uproots Banruo’s spies as Prince Yu grows wary of Jing’s rise.
Farewell to a Friend
Jingrui leaves for Southern Chu; Banruo plots to seduce Tong Lu for Mei’s secrets.
"Water Buffalo"
The Emperor catches Xian breaking mourning rules; Mei warns Meng Zhi to avoid suspicion.
Next Opponent
Jing’s promotion angers Yu; Mei fears Consort Jing knows his true identity.
Hazelnut Pastries
Mei uses a gift scandal to boost Jing; Yu and Xia Jiang plan to reopen the Chiyan case.
Trump Card
Mei enlists Marquise Yan for Jing; Xia Jiang and Yu plot to undermine the prince.
Strategic Setup
Prince Yu frames Consort Jing; Wei Zheng’s capture threatens Mei’s plans.
Plot of Alienation
The Emperor frees Consort Jing; Xia Jiang uses Wei Zheng to trap Prince Jing.
Plea in the Snow
Jing loses trust in Mei over Wei Zheng; Mei plans a risky rescue with Xia Dong.
The Right Choice
Jing is promoted; Mei and Yan trick Xia Jiang to free Wei Zheng from captivity.
The Rescue
Yan distracts Xia Jiang; Jing’s allies rescue Wei Zheng as Consort Jing faces scrutiny.
Another Battlefield
Xia Jiang’s plan fails; Jing is accused of Wei’s rescue, escalating royal tensions.
The Strategist's Resolve
Consort Jing’s secret is revealed as the Emperor’s; Xia Jiang targets Mei for interrogation.
Confrontation
Xia Jiang poisons Mei; Xia Dong’s confession exposes the Xuan Jing Bureau’s plot.
Turning the Tables
The Emperor arrests Xia Jiang; Mei escapes as Jing’s allies uncover Yu’s corruption.
Wujin Pill
Jing learns of Mei’s innocence; Xia Dong reveals the Wujin poison to save Mei.
Paving the Way
Xia Jiang’s confession clears Mei; Jing picks neutral allies as Yu is demoted.
Mei Ridge
Prince Yu learns his mother’s fate; Jing discovers the Chiyan truth from Wei Zheng.
Raising the Rebel Flag
Consort Jing uncovers Mei’s illness; Prince Yu plots a rebellion to seize the capital.
Desperate Battle
Mei and Jing thwart Yu’s rebellion; Nihuang’s reinforcements save the imperial fortress.
Reunion
Jing captures Yu; Mei’s illness worsens as Nie Feng suffers from the same poison.
Unworthy Son
Xia Jiang escapes; Jing suspects Mei’s identity as the Emperor considers a new heir.
Fire-Cold Poison
Mei plans to reopen Chiyan case; Lin Chen captures Banruo to find Xia Jiang.
Remaining Time
Xia Dong learns Mei is Lin Shu; Consort Yue’s plot exposes Mei’s identity to the Emperor.
Unveiled Identity
Xia Jiang accuses Mei as Lin Shu; Jing saves Mei from the Emperor’s wrath.
Sweep
Gao Zhan clears Mei’s name; Jing and Consort Jing dismantle Xia Jiang’s spy network.
Xie Yu's Letter
Jingrui saves Liyang from Xia Jiang’s disciple; Mei’s allies seek a cure for his poison.
Five Great Crimes
Liyang presents Xie Yu’s confession; ministers urge the Emperor to reopen Chiyan case.
Beyond Revenge
The Emperor relents to reopen Chiyan case; Mei agrees to leave to spare the throne.
Farewell, Mei Changsu
Mei leads the army against Chu, taking a fatal pill; Jing honors him as the new Emperor.
The King's Succession
Pingjing rushes to Ganzhou as rising tensions hint at betrayal behind a sunken supply ship.
The Oath of Brotherhood
Pingjing and Lin Xi uncover clues, sparking suspicion of foul play in the ship’s sabotage.
The Langya Expert
An elite assassin attacks as Pingjing confirms the ship’s sinking was no accident.
The Living Witness
A near-murdered magistrate and physical evidence push the case toward the capital.
The Conspirators
An ambush reveals a general’s betrayal—but the court finally hears the truth.
Corruption
Suspicions grow as Duan Tongzhou escapes and a deadly handprint deepens the plot.
The Secret in the Jewelry Box
A cursed lacquer box links the empress to a long-buried secret and deadly scheme.
Twisted Loyalty
The empress is warned as accusations rise and Duan Tongzhou disappears once more.
Nameless Memorial Tablet
Old curses and hidden infertility secrets threaten royal harmony and truth.
The Foreign Consort
Mysterious deaths and foreign threats cast new doubt over a royal delegation.
Shadow of the Hermit
A hidden killer and an old enemy corner a suspect—revealing deeper motives.
Form of Malice
Madam Laiyang is killed after confessing—leaving her son trapped between grief and truth.
Awakening
Pingjing and Pingzhang reaffirm their bond while Mozi poisons Yuanqi with doubt.
Terms of Peace
Talks with Northern Yan mask betrayal as tensions shift toward hidden war.
The Target
Pingjing’s mission is betrayed—just as a deadly trap begins to unfold.
Royal Visit
A fragile peace is sealed with marriage—but Puyang prepares a new strike.
The Spark
A duel turns deadly and peace collapses—Pingjing is thrown into prison.
Signs of the Torrent
Pingjing proves his innocence—but war at the border reignites with fury.
Two Truths
A cursed prince and a buried past point to a spreading plague and ancient revenge.
Past Tragedy
A familiar disease returns—this time orchestrated by a long-hidden enemy.
Interwoven Bonds
Lin Xi falls ill as the capital seals off—Pingjing stays by her side.
The Survivors
A cure emerges, but suicide tattoos confirm Puyang’s elite followers are close.
When the Dead Walk
Pingjing is stabbed by a traitor with ties to a long-forgotten royal scandal.
Unlocking Frostbone
Only a rare poison cure can save Pingjing—Puyang holds the key.
The Brother's Resolve
Pingzhang faces a deadly trap to retrieve the cure—and chooses to risk it all.
Together, Always
The cure is shared—Pingzhang survives. But a greater war looms on the horizon.
That Day
Pingzhang saves his father from an ambush—but his body can no longer hold on.
Worry for the Future
A new emperor rises, but danger brews as Pingjing is promoted amid growing unease.
Inherited Will
The Chang Lin legacy continues—but enemies move to reclaim control of court power.
The New Emperor's Message
Pingjing prepares for peace talks while the empress plots a power shift.
In Enemy Territory
Pingjing infiltrates Dayu’s stronghold to expose their plan for war.
Betrayal
Pingjing’s war strategy is leaked—Yuanqi betrays him to the court.
The Secret Decree
Tingsheng backs Pingjing’s war—but the emperor’s decree forbids all action.
The Final Battle
Despite imperial orders, Pingjing leads a brilliant ambush as war erupts.
The Unwavering Path
Pingjing wins the battle—but promises to face judgment for his defiance.
Final Remonstration
Tingsheng dies after defending Pingjing in court, sealing a father’s love.
The Soul Returns
With Tingsheng gone, Pingjing is exiled—and the Chang Lin army is disbanded.
The Pact
Yuanqi strikes a secret deal to become a war hero—at a terrible cost.
The Obsidian Sword
Yuanqi hides his pact with Mozi—but his secret is nearly exposed.
Ambitions Accelerate
Yuanqi manipulates court ranks while Pingjing grows suspicious from afar.
Reunion with a Friend
Yuanqi visits Pingjing—asking advice while hiding a deeper agenda.
False Hero
Yuanqi’s wife learns the truth—while Pingjing warns the capital of danger.
The Accusation
Pingjing confesses love; Pei’er’s witness could bring Yuanqi down.
A Loyalist’s Regret
Xun Baisui confirms Yuanqi’s betrayal—then is assassinated.
Conditions for a Coup
Yuanqi prepares to seize the palace; Pingjing receives urgent warning.
The Rising Banner of Rebellion
The hunt is canceled—Yuanqi pivots to a full palace coup.
Men Rise Again
The empress dies shielding the emperor—Pingjing raises the Chang Lin banner.
Palace Infiltration
As Yuanqi prepares to ascend, Pingjing surrounds the city with his army.
The Hidden Passage
A secret tunnel and a childhood memory give Pingjing a chance to strike back.
The Name of Chang Lin Forever
Pingjing defeats Yuanqi—but leaves glory behind to honor his family’s legacy.
Cast
Huang Xiaoming
Xiao Pingzhang
Liu Haoran
Xiao Pingjing
Tong Liya
Meng Qianxue
Zhang Huiwen
Lin Xi
Sun Chun
Xiao Tingsheng
Wu Haochen
Xiao Yuanqi
Mei Ting
Empress Xun
Zhang Bo
Xun Feizhan
Guo Jingfei
Pu Yangying
Liu Jun
Emperor Liang
Crew
Kong Sheng
Director
Yan Hai
Writer
Li Xue
Director
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