Season 2 · Episode 40 — Ambitions Accelerate

Pingjing rushes to Ganzhou as rising tensions hint at betrayal behind a sunken supply ship.

Pingjing and Lin Xi uncover clues, sparking suspicion of foul play in the ship’s sabotage.

An elite assassin attacks as Pingjing confirms the ship’s sinking was no accident.

A near-murdered magistrate and physical evidence push the case toward the capital.

An ambush reveals a general’s betrayal—but the court finally hears the truth.

Suspicions grow as Duan Tongzhou escapes and a deadly handprint deepens the plot.

A cursed lacquer box links the empress to a long-buried secret and deadly scheme.

The empress is warned as accusations rise and Duan Tongzhou disappears once more.

Old curses and hidden infertility secrets threaten royal harmony and truth.

Mysterious deaths and foreign threats cast new doubt over a royal delegation.

A hidden killer and an old enemy corner a suspect—revealing deeper motives.

Madam Laiyang is killed after confessing—leaving her son trapped between grief and truth.

Pingjing and Pingzhang reaffirm their bond while Mozi poisons Yuanqi with doubt.

Talks with Northern Yan mask betrayal as tensions shift toward hidden war.

Pingjing’s mission is betrayed—just as a deadly trap begins to unfold.

A fragile peace is sealed with marriage—but Puyang prepares a new strike.

A duel turns deadly and peace collapses—Pingjing is thrown into prison.

Pingjing proves his innocence—but war at the border reignites with fury.

A cursed prince and a buried past point to a spreading plague and ancient revenge.

A familiar disease returns—this time orchestrated by a long-hidden enemy.

Lin Xi falls ill as the capital seals off—Pingjing stays by her side.

A cure emerges, but suicide tattoos confirm Puyang’s elite followers are close.

Pingjing is stabbed by a traitor with ties to a long-forgotten royal scandal.

Only a rare poison cure can save Pingjing—Puyang holds the key.

Pingzhang faces a deadly trap to retrieve the cure—and chooses to risk it all.

The cure is shared—Pingzhang survives. But a greater war looms on the horizon.

Pingzhang saves his father from an ambush—but his body can no longer hold on.

A new emperor rises, but danger brews as Pingjing is promoted amid growing unease.

The Chang Lin legacy continues—but enemies move to reclaim control of court power.

Pingjing prepares for peace talks while the empress plots a power shift.

Pingjing infiltrates Dayu’s stronghold to expose their plan for war.

Pingjing’s war strategy is leaked—Yuanqi betrays him to the court.

Tingsheng backs Pingjing’s war—but the emperor’s decree forbids all action.

Despite imperial orders, Pingjing leads a brilliant ambush as war erupts.

Pingjing wins the battle—but promises to face judgment for his defiance.

Tingsheng dies after defending Pingjing in court, sealing a father’s love.

With Tingsheng gone, Pingjing is exiled—and the Chang Lin army is disbanded.

Yuanqi strikes a secret deal to become a war hero—at a terrible cost.

Yuanqi hides his pact with Mozi—but his secret is nearly exposed.

Yuanqi visits Pingjing—asking advice while hiding a deeper agenda.

Yuanqi’s wife learns the truth—while Pingjing warns the capital of danger.

Pingjing confesses love; Pei’er’s witness could bring Yuanqi down.

Xun Baisui confirms Yuanqi’s betrayal—then is assassinated.

Yuanqi prepares to seize the palace; Pingjing receives urgent warning.

The hunt is canceled—Yuanqi pivots to a full palace coup.

The empress dies shielding the emperor—Pingjing raises the Chang Lin banner.

As Yuanqi prepares to ascend, Pingjing surrounds the city with his army.

A secret tunnel and a childhood memory give Pingjing a chance to strike back.

Pingjing defeats Yuanqi—but leaves glory behind to honor his family’s legacy.