Reluctant to take the imperial exam, a free-spirited Di Renjie stumbles into a tricky theft case and gets in trouble for helping an old friend.

Renjie survives a fire but becomes a suspect; with 10 days to clear his name, he starts investigating an unusual sachet from a victim in the blaze.

Investigative efforts reveal a link between the murders and a prominent general; despite warnings, Di Renjie makes a bold move in public.

A stunning revelation forces Di Renjie to confront a respected figure; later, he and Qiao Tai become targets of mysterious assailants.

Heading to start a new job, Di Renjie discovers a suspicious dead body on his way; in Penglai, he grows skeptical about the city's pristine records.

An anguished Teng Kan turns himself in and says he killed his wife, but Di Renjie believes the case is far more complex than it appears.