Drama Info:
Title: The Sleuth Of The Ming Dynasty (成化十四年) Cheng Hua Shi Si Nian
Episodes: 48
Release Date: April 1, 2020
Film Location: Hengdian
Summary: The drama is adapted from the novel of the same name by Meng Xi Shi. It is set during the 14th year of the Ming Dynasty Chenghua, and tells the story of the sixth-rank council Tang Fan and the Jin Yi Wei general bannerman Sui Zhou who team up to solve conspiracies and bring peace to the people.
Plot Synoposis:
It is the 14th year of Chenghua of the Ming Dynasty. The sixth-ranking official Tang Fan and Jin Yi Wei Bannerman Sui Zhou team up to solve the unsolved case of Hou Ye’s death. The two eventually become famous and form a great friendship.
Despite his reputation, Tang Fan, an official who is incorruptible, still rents a house to live. Zhang, a virtuous landlord, dies in a secret room, seemingly suicidal but arouses suspicion around her death. After some investigation, the woman’s husband, Li Man, is eventually captured.
Soon Tang Fan heads to Henan to investigate and learns that many people are missing near the Emperor’s Mausoleum of the Northern Song Dynasty. The real murderer is Li Man, who escaped from prison. After a bitter battle, Li Man is caught again, but Li Man and his minions seem to be just chess pieces in a greater scheme.
Immediately after, major crimes in Beijing and the local area continue, and behind the scenes of the “Shi Lang’s wife’s death” and the “Prince’s abduction case”, there was a looming force. Tang Fan and Sui Zhou finally reveal the truth, and discover it was Shang Ming, the master of the east factory, who plotted to rebel.
Shang Ming used his power and connections to create confusion, eliminate others, and cultivate weapons, with the intention of laying the foundation for rebellion. Tang Fan and Sui Zhou work together to crush Shang Ming’s conspiracy and receive praise for their hard work.
The two continue to work diligently as officials, with a fair heart, down-to-earth punishment and elimination of evil, and continue their efforts to give the people a peaceful world.
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Cast & Characters:
Guan Hong 官鸿 as Tang Fan 唐泛
An official who is also a foodie. He is thoughtful and poetic.
Fu Meng Bai 傅孟柏 as Sui Zhou 隋州
A cold-looking Jin Yi Wei. He has a cold exterior but is friendly once you get to know him, has superb martial arts skills.
Liu Yao Yuan 刘耀元 as Wang Zhi 汪直
The infamous Xi Chang
Mao Yi 毛毅 as Pei Huai 裴淮
A merry doctor.
Drama Posters:
Airing Schedule
Start: April 1, 2020
Frequency: 2 episodes every Wednesday to Friday
End: May 22, 2020
OST Playlist
Fan Chen 凡尘 by Cui Zi Ge & Xu Liang 崔子格 & 徐良
