Season 1

E1. The Kirin Genius

Sep 19, 2015 · 45m

Minister Xu reveals Mei Changsu’s name to Prince Yu, sparking a race to win his loyalty.

E2. Grand Empress Dowager

Sep 19, 2015 · 44m

Mei Changsu arrives at Ning manor as princes vie for him; Nihuang’s suitor contest begins.

E3. Sons of Two Families

Sep 20, 2015 · 44m

Mei aids Prince Jing to save a boy; Nihuang grows suspicious of his identity at a banquet.

E4. Choosing a Master

Sep 20, 2015 · 44m

Mei uses children to defeat Baili Qi; Prince Jing allies with him to claim the throne.

E5. Schemes in the Inner Palace

Sep 21, 2015 · 44m

Mei’s plan saves Nihuang from poisoning; Noble Consort Yue is demoted for her scheme.

E6. Principles of Loyalty

Sep 21, 2015 · 44m

Prince Yu takes credit for saving Nihuang; Mei sets rules for Jing’s alliance.

E7. The Abandoned Garden

Sep 22, 2015 · 44m

Xia Dong confronts Xie Yu; Mei uncovers corpses, escalating the Duke of Qing’s case.

E8. A Midnight Visitor

Sep 22, 2015 · 44m

Mei fends off an attack; Prince Xian scrambles to save a minister tied to the corpses.

E9. A Time to Cut Ties

Sep 23, 2015 · 44m

Mei advises Prince Yu to back Jing; the Emperor appoints a neutral Minister of Revenue.

E10. The Next Target

Sep 23, 2015 · 44m

Mei targets Prince Yu’s ally; Jing’s report on Duke Qing is overshadowed by Yu’s reward.

E11. Mentor

Sep 24, 2015 · 44m

Mei outsmarts Xian’s plan to reinstate Consort Yue; Jing joins the throne fight.

E12. Even Without a Trace

Sep 24, 2015 · 45m

Nihuang learns Mei is Lin Shu; Jing uncovers a gunpowder smuggling plot by Xian.

E13. The Missing Gunpowder

Sep 25, 2015 · 45m

Mei stops Marquise Yan’s plot to kill the Emperor; Prince Yu saves a minister’s son.

E14. New Year's Eve

Sep 25, 2015 · 45m

Mei keeps Yan’s secret; Xie Yu’s plan to erode Meng Zhi’s trust with the Emperor begins.

E15. The Eastern Palace Strikes

Sep 26, 2015 · 44m

Jingrui suspects Qingyao; Mei foils Xie Yu’s plan to kill Shen Zhui at a birthday party.

E16. Anguish

Sep 26, 2015 · 45m

Mei protects Shen Zhui; Jingrui’s party invites spark tension with martial arts experts.

E17. The Secret Gunpowder Mill

Sep 27, 2015 · 44m

Prince Yu’s explosion kills civilians; Mei boosts Jing’s image to sway the Emperor.

E18. Silent Movements

Sep 27, 2015 · 44m

Qin Banruo finds Mei’s secret room; Jing recommends a new justice minister.

E19. Guests from Southern Chu

Sep 28, 2015 · 44m

Meng Zhi aids Jing’s throne bid; Nihuang is sent to the border as Southern Chu arrives.

E20. Birthday Banquet

Sep 28, 2015 · 44m

Xie Yu’s crimes unravel at Jingrui’s party; his Southern Chu ties are exposed.

E21. Standoff at the Brink

Sep 29, 2015 · 44m

Prince Yu’s army saves guests from Xie Yu’s trap; Liyang protects the Zhuo family.

E22. A Resolution

Sep 29, 2015 · 44m

Liyang confronts Xie Yu; Xia Jiang suspects a plot behind Xie’s downfall.

E23. The Truth of That Day

Sep 30, 2015 · 44m

Mei uncovers Xia Jiang’s role in the Chiyan case; Jing pushes to reinvestigate it.

E24. Resolution

Sep 30, 2015 · 44m

Mei mourns the Grand Empress Dowager; Xie Yu’s exile sparks Liyang’s plea for justice.

E25. The Fisherman’s Gain

Oct 1, 2015 · 44m

Jing gains power; Mei uproots Banruo’s spies as Prince Yu grows wary of Jing’s rise.

E26. Farewell to a Friend

Oct 1, 2015 · 44m

Jingrui leaves for Southern Chu; Banruo plots to seduce Tong Lu for Mei’s secrets.

E27. "Water Buffalo"

Oct 2, 2015 · 44m

The Emperor catches Xian breaking mourning rules; Mei warns Meng Zhi to avoid suspicion.

E28. Next Opponent

Oct 2, 2015 · 44m

Jing’s promotion angers Yu; Mei fears Consort Jing knows his true identity.

E29. Hazelnut Pastries

Oct 3, 2015 · 44m

Mei uses a gift scandal to boost Jing; Yu and Xia Jiang plan to reopen the Chiyan case.

E30. Trump Card

Oct 3, 2015 · 44m

Mei enlists Marquise Yan for Jing; Xia Jiang and Yu plot to undermine the prince.