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50 episodes
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.