Young Bao Zheng in Luzhou

Young Bao Zheng's wit astounds Luzhou as he spots a flaw in a boundary marker and exposes the Li family's scheme of land theft and murder! His extraordinary intelligence earns him a place at the academy under Prefect Liu Yun, where he stands up to the privileged Su Tu and wins respect through sheer brilliance. When Su Dalang is found dead in a locked room, Bao Zheng unravels the mystery of the ice blade and the reversed lock, only to be framed for the crime! Magistrate Zhao Decai poisons his mentor, and Bao Zheng, in dire straits, gathers evidence and strategizes, rallying friends to beat the drum of justice and outwit the corrupt official, bringing him down! Thus begins the rise of a legendary incorruptible judge, protecting the people with integrity—a storied life unfolds!