Secret of the Three KingdomsSeason 12018 · 54 episodesEpisodes1Episode 1Yang Ping's peaceful way of life abruptly ends when he is relocated and learns his entire life has been a lie. His best friend, Zhong Da, learns of Ping's departure and follows after him.2Episode 2Ping's new life at the palace fires up quickly as he's placed in situation he never thought possible.3Episode 3Ping begins interacting with officials and attendants as "the emperor," but even though he looks the part, can he act it?4Episode 4Eunuch Zhang wishes to take proper care of the late emperor's body, but it's a dangerous mission. Zhong Da meets with Yang Xiu.5Episode 5Ping refuses to push thoughts of his foster family from his mind. Zhong Da makes a deal.6Episode 6Ping and Fu Shou are relocated again. A chaotic battle looms in the near future, setting everyone on edge.7Episode 7The Cao family tends to Ping and Fu Shou, but they're not as hospitable as they seem. Zhong Da finds a way to see Ping in person.8Episode 8All four city gates are seized by the army of Western Liang. The ferocious action puts Consort Dong's pregnancy at risk.9Episode 9Ping's peaceful ways prove futile as sacrifices and wrongful deaths multiply. Unfortunately, this isn't the only thing he's been wrong about.10Episode 1011Episode 11The ritual of the Green Emperor is held. Wang Yue seeks to avenge his fallen brother.12Episode 12Fu Shou questions Eunuch Leng's past. Meanwhile, Lady Bian calls Man Chong into question. Later, Libationer Guo Jia arrives in Xu Chang.13Episode 13Guo Jia meets with Ping after hearing others' suspicions. Ping devises a plan of his own, but not everyone is a fan of his ideas.14Episode 14Ping sneaks out of the palace to see Zhong Da. Deng Zhan goes to Wen County in search of a new portrait of Ping.15Episode 15Ping and Guo Jia continue their battle of wits. Zhong Da tells his brother and father about Ping's true fate.16Episode 16Ping and Fu Shou wait for Guo Jia to take action, afraid it could all be over. Two family members are reunited.17Episode 1718Episode 18Guo Jia and Ping both visit the imprisoned Dong Cheng, and Guo Jia realizes not all is as he thought.19Episode 1920Episode 20Guo Jia suggests a boys' day out with Ping. A third wheel tags along on the anonymous adventure.21Episode 21Ping and Fu Shou set out in disguise but quickly find themselves in a predicament. Zhong Da arrives in Ye City.22Episode 22Zhong Da must prove his innocence to the skeptical Duke Shen. Fu Shou still isn't convinced of Cao Pi's trustworthiness.23Episode 23Zhong Da continues to use Shen Rong to make his way to Tang Ying. Ping involves himself in a gathering of scholars in Ye City.24Episode 24Shen Rong takes an immediate disliking to Ping while Zhong Da plays dumb. Cao Pi meets a woman who quickly gets him into trouble.25Episode 25Zhong Da wants to help Ping and Fu Shou connect... physically. A familiar face unveils a deeper backstory and a new mission.26Episode 26The group lays out their infiltration plan. The least trusted member ends up with the biggest responsibility.27Episode 27Cao Pi is arrested and placed in Zhong Da's care, or lack thereof. Ping's honor and morals throw a wrench in the group's plans once again.28Episode 2829Episode 29As he awaits his execution, Ping makes one final request. Zhong Da offers to help Cao Pi yet again.30Episode 30Cao Pi finally learns the truth, but is he truly ready for it? Yuan Shao feels confident with his plan to defeat Cao Cao, but he's unaware of Ping's motives.31Episode 31In order to save Tang Ying, someone else's life must be spared. Ping comes face to face with Cao Cao for the first time.32Episode 32Cao Cao grows increasingly suspicious of Zhong Da, while Zhong Da challenges Ping's actions. Cao Pi confronts his mother.33Episode 33Zhong Da brings a surprise guest back to Wen County, exciting some and frightening others. Cao Cao asks a dangerous question.34Episode 34Unable to shake a negative feeling, Cao Cao presents a murderous mission to a reluctant Guo Jia.35Episode 35Ping offers to accompany Cao Cao to the north to earn his trust. The Sima family awaits their fate as time runs out.36Episode 36A torrential rainstorm brings Cao Cao's army to a halt. Ping runs into a familiar face, but the chance meeting could change everything.37Episode 37With only 10 days to figure out his next move, Ping reaches out to Zhong Da for help. The time comes for Wang Yue's revenge.38Episode 38When tragedy suddenly strikes, everyone becomes weary, wondering who could be the mole among them. Guo Jia's condition worsens.39Episode 39Lulong faces a potential massacre when the Xianbei Tribe links up with the Wuhuan Tribe. Pan Yang offers his assistance.40Episode 4041Episode 41The battle rages on as Ping and Zhong Da lead the soldiers. Unfortunately, the harmony between the two soon turns to dissonance once again.42Episode 42Cao Cao mourns Guo Jia, but will he collaborate with Ping as his trusted strategist recommended?43Episode 43Ping wishes to grant Cao Cao a powerful position. Will Cao Cao play fair or will it be a one-sided deal?44Episode 44Cao Cao must choose an heir, but will it be Cao Pi or Cao Zhi? A wedding ceremony is held, though the occasion is not joyous for all.45Episode 45As the Cao siblings act on their willfulness, the imperial family's future grows dimmer.46Episode 46With only a few days left to save Zhong Da, Ping comes to a polarizing decision.47Episode 47Grant Commandant Yang hosts a banquet in honor of his resignation, but he has more than just a party on his mind.48Episode 48When Cao Ren and his soldiers barge into the palace looking for an assassin, Fu Shou must protect Tang Ying at all costs.49Episode 49Cao Cao prepares for his move to Ye City as officials beg Ping to reconsider his decree. Cao Pi seeks Zhong Da's assistance.50Episode 50Ping and Fu Shou spend what could be their final moments together. Big plans are made for Cui Yan's gathering of scholars.51Episode 51Ping's morality begins to inspire some, but others take another step toward the darkness. Evidential letters lead Cao Cao to question Prefect Xun.52Episode 52Cao Cao's physical health rapidly depletes, but he offers one final solution to Ping to help bring an end to the turbulent times.53Episode 53Ping claims to have a cure for Cao Cao, but it's not as simple as mixing medicine. Zhong Da presents a strategy to put a stop to the seemingly unstoppable Guan Yu.54Episode 54In the final episode, Cao Pi leads his army to the capital. Will a war break out, or can the nation finally be unified?
