Legend of the Magnate
S01:E08 - Episode 8
S01:E01 - Episode 1
Falsely accused scholar Gu Pingyuan investigates a ginseng theft in Ningguta. He helps a family and escapes a deadly confrontation.
S01:E02 - Episode 2
Gu Pingyuan fakes his death to escape Ningguta. He joins a salt caravan and arrives in Shanxi to start a new life under a false name.
S01:E03 - Episode 3
Gu Pingyuan begins working for the powerful merchant Wang Tiangui. He uses his wisdom to organize a chaotic pawn shop and gains trust.
S01:E04 - Episode 4
The rivalry between local merchants intensifies. Gu Pingyuan discovers a conspiracy within the pawn shop and proposes a bold business plan.
S01:E05 - Episode 5
Gu Pingyuan meets Chang Yuer. Together they navigate the dangerous politics of the Shanxi merchant guilds while avoiding the authorities.
S01:E06 - Episode 6
Wang Tiangui tests the loyalty of Gu Pingyuan. A high stakes business negotiation requires Gu Pingyuan to use his knowledge of history.
S01:E07 - Episode 7
Gu Pingyuan uncovers the location of a hidden treasure. He uses this secret to negotiate the release of his friend Chang Si from prison.
S01:E08 - Episode 8
After a narrow escape from a trap, Gu Pingyuan solidifies his reputation. He realizes that he must leave Shanxi to expand his reach.
S01:E09 - Episode 9
Gu Pingyuan travels to Anhui to enter the tea trade. He observes the strict rules of the tea guilds and plans his entry.
S01:E10 - Episode 10
While exploring the tea mountains, Gu Pingyuan meets a master who teaches him the art of tea production and the value of quality.
S01:E11 - Episode 11
Gu Pingyuan develops a unique blend called Lan Xue Tea. He faces immediate opposition from local tea merchants who view him as a threat.
S01:E12 - Episode 12
A corrupt merchant named Hou Er tries to block the sales of Lan Xue Tea. Gu Pingyuan finds a clever way to market his product directly.
S01:E13 - Episode 13
The Great Tea Fair begins. Gu Pingyuan competes against established families to win a lucrative government contract for tea supply.
S01:E14 - Episode 14
Gu Pingyuan wins the competition but earns a powerful enemy in Li Qin. Their personal and professional rivalry officially begins here.
S01:E15 - Episode 15
Political instability affects the tea routes. Gu Pingyuan must find a new way to transport goods during the Taiping Rebellion.
S01:E16 - Episode 16
Gu Pingyuan marries Chang Yuer in a modest ceremony. He vows to protect her as his business ventures grow more dangerous.
S01:E17 - Episode 17
The tea business flourishes, but the government demands higher taxes. Gu Pingyuan negotiates with officials to protect the local farmers.
S01:E18 - Episode 18
Li Qin attempts to sabotage the reputation of Lan Xue Tea. Gu Pingyuan uses a public tasting event to prove the quality of his blend.
S01:E19 - Episode 19
Gu Pingyuan receives news about his past life. He begins to investigate the individuals who framed him years ago in the capital.
S01:E20 - Episode 20
The focus shifts to the salt industry. Gu Pingyuan sees an opportunity to stabilize the economy by managing salt distribution.