

50 minSeason 1 • Episode 30
LatestThe story follows Ye Ping'an, a heart doctor who arrives in Shengdu to investigate an old case. Rumors spread that she manipulates hearts and minds, earning her the title of "witch." When a sudden murder occurs, she's accused of the crime. Yuan Shaocheng, an ambitious official, realizes there's more to the case yet still seeks to have her executed. But Ye Ping'an has already made her first move on the path to vengeance.
Acting
Liu Shishi's glacial composure masks devastating calculation.
Production
Sumptuous period detail that weaponizes beauty against brutality.
Writing
Every conversation has three meanings — trust nothing.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'witch' archetype in Chinese historical dramas often codes female intelligence that threatens patriarchal order — Ye Ping'an weaponizes the label they gave her.
Director Bai Shan previously specialized in family sagas; this marks a deliberate pivot toward female-led thriller territory in wuxia-adjacent storytelling.