Episode Guide
Episode 1: # Wang Kun Wu Takes on New Role, A Shu's Thieving Scheme Backfires
In the first episode, during the prosperous era of the Deyong dynasty, a special institution called the Sifang Guan is established to manage visitors from all over the world. Yu De Shui serves as the head, overseeing two divisions: the Eastern and Western Courtyards. An Xiu Yi, a decisive leader from an official family, heads the Eastern Courtyard, while the recently appointed Wang Kun Wu has been transferred from the military to lead the Western Courtyard. >>read more
Episode 2: # Yuan Mo and Wang Kun Wu Align; The Faceless Man Appears
In Episode 2, Ji Mingli and Shen Bai Lian are assigned by their superior to review all files from the past two years. As they work, they complain about the tediousness and exhaustion of the task. They had been enjoying their easy jobs in the Western Courtyard, but with Wang Kun Wu's arrival and his eagerness to solve cases, they find themselves overwhelmed and worried about job security. >>read more
Episode 3: Episode 3
In Episode 3, Yuan Mo struggles to explain the household registration issue to A Shu. Knowing A Shu's personality, he hides the contract, planning to deal with it later Just then, A Shu walks in and, seeing Yuan Mo with the document, assumes it's related to her household registration Excited, she snatches it from him, causing Yuan Mo to stutter in fear After a moment, A Shu asks about the signature, and that's when Yuan Mo realizes she doesn't understand the Danyang characters, allowing him to escape the situation for now >>read more
Episode 4: # Yuan Mo Discovers a Secret Passage, Wang Kun Wu and Tan Lin Have a Deep Discussion
## In Episode 4, A Shu boldly uses Yuan Mo as a guinea pig to test the toxicity of a mix of Dragon Scale Grass and Resurrection Incense. Meanwhile, Wang Kun Wu, after reporting to Yu De Shui, accidentally drinks the potion laced with Dragon Scale Grass. He ends up acting wildly, just like Cao Huo did before, claiming he needs to avenge his deceased brother. Fortunately, A Shu quickly intervenes with some calming powder, preventing the situation from escalating. >>read more
Episode 5: # Tan Lin's Confession
In Episode 5, Wang Kun Wu seeks out Yu De Shui to inquire about the wrongful accusation of treason against Wei Yunqi from years ago, hoping to uncover the details. Soon after, Yuan Mo and his men corner Steward Jiang and Hua Xiao Niang at Ruyi Tower. Panicking, Hua Xiao Niang insists that they stayed in their room that night and didn’t go anywhere. >>read more
Episode 6: # Yuan Mo Gets Wrongfully Imprisoned, Yu De Shui Steps In to Help
In episode 6, A Shu develops a new type of rouge and has Shen Bai Lian from the Four Directions Pavilion try it. Shen Bai Lian notices that while it has the same scent as the shop's product, it seems to be missing a specific ingredient. A Shu suggests they team up: she will create the formula, and Shen Bai Lian will handle sales to wealthy women. >>read more
Episode 7: # A Shu's Assassination and Yuan Mo's Care
In Episode 7, Yu De Shui assigns Yu Chi Hua to the West Courtyard to supervise alongside Wang Kun Wu. An Xiu Yi requests that Yu Chi Hua be moved to the East Courtyard, as they have known each other since childhood. However, Yu Chi Hua prefers the West Courtyard to maintain equality with An Xiu Yi. >>read more
Episode 8: # Long Beina's Tragic Death and A Shu's Imprisonment
In Episode 8, Wang Kun Wu and An Xiu Yi compete in a willow-shooting contest, with six months' salary at stake. As the event unfolds, Yu Chi Hua brings Mu Yi Kuan to watch, suggesting it turn into a contest between the East and West Courtyards. In the first round, Mu Yi Kuan successfully hits a pigeon, scoring a point for the West Courtyard. >>read more
Episode 9: # Mu Yi Kuan Willing to be a Scapegoat, Yuan Mo Uncovers the Truth about Hong Ye
In Episode 9, Mu Yi Kuan and Bai Su Qin are about to get married when Yu Chi Hua suddenly intervenes. Yuan Mo asks Director Bai to present an article written by Mu Yi Kuan and discovers that Mu Yi Kuan's ink stone has a foul smell, indicating he used cheap, inferior ink. In contrast, Director Bai’s ink has a pleasant fragrance. On the day of Long Bei Na's murder, an article Mu Yi Kuan wrote at Hong Wen Guan also emitted a foul odor, suggesting he had prepared it beforehand at home. Bai Su Qin confronts Mu Yi Kuan about what really happened, prompting Yuan Mo to recount events from the past two years. >>read more
Episode 10: # Kang Yun Hai Provokes in Yong, Yuan Mo's Clever Retaliation
In this episode, after everything becomes clear, Yu De Shui finds himself more troubled than ever, blaming the Eastern Court for their overly meticulous investigation. Initially, everyone believed Mu Yi Kuan was the culprit, and the situation had stirred up quite a commotion in Yan Le. Now, with Hong Ye being implicated, the fragile peace between Da Yong and Yan Le feels as unstable as a candle in the wind, ready to extinguish at any moment. >>read more
Episode 11: # Yuan Mo Outmaneuvers Kang Yun Hai to Block Trade Agreement
In Episode 11, Wang Kun Wu informs Yuan Mo that he has reviewed the file on Yuan Mo and the tragic fate of the Yuan-Han couple in the desert. At that time, Long Tu Qi was causing chaos, and Kang Yun Hai was a key player. Wang suggests that Yuan Mo might inquire about the circumstances surrounding the Yuan-Han couple's deaths. However, Yuan Mo expresses his despair, feeling hopeless and trapped in self-deception. Wang Kun Wu notices Yuan Mo's struggle to accept the past. >>read more
Episode 12: # Wei Chi Hua Pretends to Be Infatuated with Wang Kun Wu
In episode 12, the next morning, Yuan Mo hurried to Kang Yun Hai with the newly drafted trade agreement in hand. On the way, he brought up the mysterious desert deaths of the Yuan Han Jing couple. Kang Yun Hai sighed and didn’t hold back, recounting the Long Tu Qi Rebellion from sixteen years ago. >>read more
Episode 13: # Yuan Mo's Clever Strategy Fails to Form Alliance Among the Five Tribes
In Episode 13, back at the Four Directions Pavilion, the group begins analyzing the tricks of the Red Lotus Society. A Shu confidently states that guessing the amount of money in a pouch isn't too difficult. Yuan Mo is skeptical and pulls out a pouch, challenging A Shu to guess the amount. After weighing it, A Shu accurately names the sum, much to the surprise of the others. >>read more
Episode 14: # Red Lotus Society Encounter Unexpected Trouble; Yuan Mo and Wang Kun Wu Go Missing
In Episode 14, A Shu and Yu Chi Hua infiltrate the Red Lotus Society once again. A Shu speaks briefly with a woman named Xiao E, who explains that the Red Lotus Master has just distributed money and plans to heal the sick. As the gathering begins, the Master calls forward those in need of assistance. An elderly man with a crooked neck stumbles toward the Red Lotus throne, and a cloud of smoke begins to spread. Moments later, the man claims to feel much better and walks more quickly. A Shu, observing closely, realizes that the smoke is composed of cinnabar, which contains harmful sulfur. The Red Lotus Master accuses A Shu and Yu Chi Hua of being insincere and orders the followers to capture them. >>read more
Episode 15: Episode 15
In Episode 15, Yuan Mo observes that Chen Xinliang's men are wearing heavy leather boots, clearly a sign of years spent traversing the desert. They are also adept at ventriloquism and have ruthless methods, leading Yuan Mo to suspect that these individuals might be the legendary Faceless Ones While Wang Kun Wu is eager to seek vengeance for his brother, Chen Xinliang remains calm and reassures him that the White-Clad Guest will eventually find them both, urging Wang Kun Wu to be patient >>read more
Episode 16: Episode 16
In Episode 16, Yuan Mo takes it upon himself to brew a lung-cleansing and detoxifying medicine for A Shu. The resulting smoke fills the air, leading A Shu to panic and rush outside, fearing a fire Instead, he finds Yuan Mo hard at work, which warms A Shu’s heart Yuan Mo jokes about having something in his eye from the smoke, prompting A Shu to gently blow on his eyes To their surprise, Yuan Mo’s eyes are perfectly fine, leading to a shared laugh over the lighthearted misunderstanding >>read more
Episode 17: # A Shu Gains Permanent Residency; Yuan Mo's Awkward Confession After Drinking
In Episode 17, Yu De Shui presents Yuan Mo's well-planned resettlement scheme for the refugees to Honglu Temple. An Yuan Dao praises Yuan Mo's meticulous planning, noting that he resembles the great figures from the Yuan and Han dynasties. However, Yu De Shui privately advises An Yuan Dao to give An Xiu Yi more encouragement, as An Xiu Yi risked his life to assist the refugees, a truly commendable spirit. >>read more
Episode 18: # Reevaluating the Alliance of the Five Regions, Yuan Mo Seeks Duomi's Help
In Episode 18, Yu Chi Hua arrives early to roll call, and Yuan Mo greets him as usual with warmth. However, Yu Chi Hua abruptly tells him to keep his distance, insisting on maintaining a whip's length away. This leaves Yuan Mo puzzled about what he might have done to offend Yu Chi Hua. >>read more
Episode 19: Yuan Mo Investigates Xiangyun Pavilion, Duo Mi Found Dead by the River
In Episode 19, Yuan Mo has been feeling down lately and complains to everyone about getting beaten up for no reason, unsure why Yu Chi Hua is angry with him. Wang Kun Wu shakes his head, pointing out that Yuan Mo is being greedy, focusing on what he has while coveting what he doesn’t. Confused, Yuan Mo learns that he mistakenly mistook Yu Chi Hua for his friend A Shu during the citizenship ceremony. >>read more
Episode 20: The White-Clad Stranger Appears to Challenge; The Alliance of the Five Kingdoms is Established
In Episode 20, Yuan MoA Shu visits Xiangyun Pavilion to check the inventory orders. Since Old Duan took over, there’s been an excessive purchase of cabbages, but the money hasn’t been used properly. He also notices an astonishing amount of loofah fibers—far more than needed for washing dishes. Suspicious, A Shu disguises himself as a wealthy merchant from Yanle, claiming that Old Duan referred him, and expresses interest in buying a large quantity of loofah fibers. >>read more
Episode 21: Yuan Mo's Promotion as the Inspector of the Four Directions Pavilion, Wang Kun Wu Remains
The alliance between the five factions is successfully formed, and the Four Directions Pavilion begins to celebrate. The Eastern Courtyard is the first to sign the alliance agreement, awarding fifty taels of silver. An Xiu Yi stands out and is promoted to the Inspector of the Four Directions Pavilion, a goal he has worked towards for many years, finally achieving it through his own efforts. Yu De Shui specially invites An Yuan Dao to present the certificate. In addition, a special position is created for Yuan Mo. Yuan Mo feels undeserving and hesitates to accept, prompting a stern expression from Yu De Shui, leading Yuan Mo to reluctantly accept the promotion. >>read more
Episode 22: Kang Yun Hai Investigates in Secret, A Shu Reveals Her Identity
In Episode 22, Wang Kun Wu directly tells Yu Chi Hua that he has feelings for her, but he's too focused on revenge to pursue a romance. Yu Chi Hua disagrees, believing that vengeance and love are not mutually exclusive. In fact, she offers to help him deal with the mysterious white-clad figure. Wang Kun Wu, feeling conflicted, advises Yu Chi Hua not to waste her emotions on someone dangerous and suggests she find someone truly worthy of her trust. >>read more
