The Imperial Coroner
S02:E01 - Episode 1
A skull leaps from a palace pond during a banquet. Chu Chu performs an exam, sparking a jurisdictional dispute.
S02:E02 - Episode 2
Bones are found in the rockery. The victim is identified as a guard, and a senior maid confesses to the crime.
S02:E03 - Episode 3
A hidden theft ring in the palace is exposed. The killer’s motive reveals a sacrifice to protect others.
S02:E04 - Episode 4
The Nanzhao delegation arrives. Envoy You Chen'an collapses; Chu Chu detects a hidden, sickly complexion.
S02:E05 - Episode 5
Investigation into a high priest’s sudden death. Was it a divine ritual or a cold-blooded murder?
S02:E06 - Episode 6
A monk and a courtesan share a deadly secret. The team uncovers hidden tunnels beneath the temple.
S02:E07 - Episode 7
The "Peacock" spy network is mentioned for the first time, threatening the stability of the Tang Dynasty.
S02:E08 - Episode 8
Xiao Jinyu suspects the Nanzhao delegation is hiding a spy master. Tensions rise at the guest residence.
S02:E09 - Episode 9
A poisoning case involving "Ghost Guards" emerges. The forensic evidence points to a traitor within.
S02:E10 - Episode 10
The team discovers a network using poisonous bugs to control officials. Chu Chu finds internal scarring.
S02:E11 - Episode 11
Jing Yi goes undercover to track a dancer. He suspects the stolen palace treasures are still hidden.
S02:E12 - Episode 12
The identities of "Sparrow" and "Swan Goose" are revealed. One is a familiar face in the medical court.
S02:E13 - Episode 13
A trap is set for the spy network. Leng Yue tracks the real Zhou Han to a secret quarry.
S02:E14 - Episode 14
Chu Chu’s father reappears in a dangerous location, leading the team toward the southwest border.
S02:E15 - Episode 15
The Quartet journeys to Jiazhou. They find evidence of a gruesome "Blood Jade" ritual.
S02:E16 - Episode 16
In Jiazhou, they encounter a dual-identity spy. Is there one Zhou Han or two?
S02:E17 - Episode 17
You Chen'an’s backstory as a persecuted illegitimate prince is revealed, fueling his thirst for power.
S02:E18 - Episode 18
A forensic breakthrough: Chu Chu proves a victim was skinned alive using specialized Nanzhao tools.
S02:E19 - Episode 19
The "Peacock" mastermind is revealed to be someone close to the diplomatic mission.
S02:E20 - Episode 20
A confrontation at a mountain temple. You Chen'an reveals his plan to corrode the Tang from within.