E1 - The Kirin Genius

Aired: September 19, 2015

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

E2 - Grand Empress Dowager

Aired: September 19, 2015

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

E3 - Sons of Two Families

Aired: September 20, 2015

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

E4 - Choosing a Master

Aired: September 20, 2015

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

E5 - Schemes in the Inner Palace

Aired: September 21, 2015

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

E6 - Principles of Loyalty

Aired: September 21, 2015

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

E7 - The Abandoned Garden

Aired: September 22, 2015

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

E8 - A Midnight Visitor

Aired: September 22, 2015

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

E9 - A Time to Cut Ties

Aired: September 23, 2015

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

E10 - The Next Target

Aired: September 23, 2015

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

E11 - Mentor

Aired: September 24, 2015

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

E12 - Even Without a Trace

Aired: September 24, 2015

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

E13 - The Missing Gunpowder

Aired: September 25, 2015

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

E14 - New Year's Eve

Aired: September 25, 2015

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

E15 - The Eastern Palace Strikes

Aired: September 26, 2015

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

E16 - Anguish

Aired: September 26, 2015

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

E17 - The Secret Gunpowder Mill

Aired: September 27, 2015

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

E18 - Silent Movements

Aired: September 27, 2015

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

E19 - Guests from Southern Chu

Aired: September 28, 2015

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

E20 - Birthday Banquet

Aired: September 28, 2015

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

E21 - Standoff at the Brink

Aired: September 29, 2015

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

E22 - A Resolution

Aired: September 29, 2015

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

E23 - The Truth of That Day

Aired: September 30, 2015

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

E24 - Resolution

Aired: September 30, 2015

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

E25 - The Fisherman’s Gain

Aired: October 01, 2015

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

E26 - Farewell to a Friend

Aired: October 01, 2015

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

E27 - "Water Buffalo"

Aired: October 02, 2015

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

E28 - Next Opponent

Aired: October 02, 2015

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

E29 - Hazelnut Pastries

Aired: October 03, 2015

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

E30 - Trump Card

Aired: October 03, 2015

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

E31 - Strategic Setup

Aired: October 04, 2015

Prince Yu frames Consort Jing; Wei Zheng’s capture threatens Mei’s plans.

E32 - Plot of Alienation

Aired: October 04, 2015

The Emperor frees Consort Jing; Xia Jiang uses Wei Zheng to trap Prince Jing.

E33 - Plea in the Snow

Aired: October 05, 2015

Jing loses trust in Mei over Wei Zheng; Mei plans a risky rescue with Xia Dong.

E34 - The Right Choice

Aired: October 05, 2015

Jing is promoted; Mei and Yan trick Xia Jiang to free Wei Zheng from captivity.

E35 - The Rescue

Aired: October 06, 2015

Yan distracts Xia Jiang; Jing’s allies rescue Wei Zheng as Consort Jing faces scrutiny.

E36 - Another Battlefield

Aired: October 06, 2015

Xia Jiang’s plan fails; Jing is accused of Wei’s rescue, escalating royal tensions.

E37 - The Strategist's Resolve

Aired: October 07, 2015

Consort Jing’s secret is revealed as the Emperor’s; Xia Jiang targets Mei for interrogation.

E38 - Confrontation

Aired: October 07, 2015

Xia Jiang poisons Mei; Xia Dong’s confession exposes the Xuan Jing Bureau’s plot.

E39 - Turning the Tables

Aired: October 08, 2015

The Emperor arrests Xia Jiang; Mei escapes as Jing’s allies uncover Yu’s corruption.

E40 - Wujin Pill

Aired: October 08, 2015

Jing learns of Mei’s innocence; Xia Dong reveals the Wujin poison to save Mei.

E41 - Paving the Way

Aired: October 09, 2015

Xia Jiang’s confession clears Mei; Jing picks neutral allies as Yu is demoted.

E42 - Mei Ridge

Aired: October 09, 2015

Prince Yu learns his mother’s fate; Jing discovers the Chiyan truth from Wei Zheng.

E43 - Raising the Rebel Flag

Aired: October 10, 2015

Consort Jing uncovers Mei’s illness; Prince Yu plots a rebellion to seize the capital.

E44 - Desperate Battle

Aired: October 10, 2015

Mei and Jing thwart Yu’s rebellion; Nihuang’s reinforcements save the imperial fortress.

E45 - Reunion

Aired: October 11, 2015

Jing captures Yu; Mei’s illness worsens as Nie Feng suffers from the same poison.

E46 - Unworthy Son

Aired: October 11, 2015

Xia Jiang escapes; Jing suspects Mei’s identity as the Emperor considers a new heir.

E47 - Fire-Cold Poison

Aired: October 12, 2015

Mei plans to reopen Chiyan case; Lin Chen captures Banruo to find Xia Jiang.

E48 - Remaining Time

Aired: October 12, 2015

Xia Dong learns Mei is Lin Shu; Consort Yue’s plot exposes Mei’s identity to the Emperor.

E49 - Unveiled Identity

Aired: October 13, 2015

Xia Jiang accuses Mei as Lin Shu; Jing saves Mei from the Emperor’s wrath.

E50 - Sweep

Aired: October 13, 2015

Gao Zhan clears Mei’s name; Jing and Consort Jing dismantle Xia Jiang’s spy network.

E51 - Xie Yu's Letter

Aired: October 14, 2015

Jingrui saves Liyang from Xia Jiang’s disciple; Mei’s allies seek a cure for his poison.

E52 - Five Great Crimes

Aired: October 14, 2015

Liyang presents Xie Yu’s confession; ministers urge the Emperor to reopen Chiyan case.

E53 - Beyond Revenge

Aired: October 15, 2015

The Emperor relents to reopen Chiyan case; Mei agrees to leave to spare the throne.

E54 - Farewell, Mei Changsu

Aired: October 15, 2015

Mei leads the army against Chu, taking a fatal pill; Jing honors him as the new Emperor.