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The Heir

2026 1 season 42 eps 15

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45 min

S1 · E1 · May 17, 2026

Expulsion of the Eighth Branch from the Clan Episode 1

Eight-year-old Li Zhen, the granddaughter from the eighth branch of the Li family, devises the Five-Color Ink Grading Test to distinguish superior ink from inferior, helping Li Ink earn the title of Imperial Ink Supplier. However, while the family is transporting the Imperial Ink to the capital, a fire breaks out and destroys the entire shipment. To quell the public outrage, Li Jin Shui steps forward on behalf of the eighth branch and voluntarily requests that they be expelled from the Li clan.

45 min

S1 · E2 · May 17, 2026

Arranged Marriage Episode 2

Li Zhen grows into adulthood and has an arranged marriage with Tian Ben Chang, the eldest son of the Tian family. Unexpectedly, Tian Ben Chang's father makes the arrangement just to strengthen Tian Ink through the joining of the eighth branch.

45 min

S1 · E3 · May 17, 2026

Never Make Ink Again Episode 3

Li Zhen’s brother, Li Zheng Liang, steals the ink formula manuscript and hides it among her dowry, but Li Jing Dong discovers it. To protect his grandson, Li Jin Shui publicly vows never to make ink again.

45 min

S1 · E4 · May 17, 2026

Identifying Pinewood Episode 4

Li Zhen stumbles upon the Luo family's pinewood selection and makes a wager with Luo Wen Song. If she can identify the high-quality pinewood, she'll win a reward from the Luo family.

45 min

S1 · E5 · May 18, 2026

Disguised as a Man Episode 5

Refusing to give up, Li Zhen disguises herself as a man and sneaks into various ink workshops to learn the craft. She is eventually exposed by the master craftsman at Luo Ink, who reports her to the Literary Society on the grounds that women are forbidden from learning ink-making.

45 min

S1 · E6 · May 18, 2026

Officially Begins Inkmaking Training Episode 6

Li Zhen officially begins studying the art of inkmaking, but she is unable to live up to her grandfather's standards.

45 min

S1 · E7 · May 19, 2026

The Luo Family Falls Episode 7

Driven by rage and humiliation, Tian Ben Chang sets the Luo family home on fire. Luo Wen Song and his family are killed in the blaze. Li Zhen witnesses the horrific tragedy, while Luo Wen Qian returns too late, forced to watch his family consumed by the flames.

45 min

S1 · E8 · May 19, 2026

Street Auction Episode 8

Li Zhen manages to produce Superior-Grade ink soot, but people say that it's Low-Grade. To prove herself, Li Zhen auctions the Superior-Grade ink soot on the streets together with Wang Hua'er.

45 min

S1 · E9 · May 20, 2026

Revenge Episode 9

Qi Jiu’s true identity is actually Luo Wen Qian. He returns to Huizhou under the guise of procuring military supplies, with the sole purpose of taking revenge on the Tian family.

45 min

S1 · E10 · May 20, 2026

The Power Behind the Tian Family Episode 10

Qi Jiu sees Magistrate Zhao Shen visiting the Tian family and realizes they share close ties. He understands that to bring down the Tian family, he must first eliminate the powerful figure backing them.

45 min

S1 · E11 · May 21, 2026

Proving Her Innocence Episode 11

Sun Bai Yi, resentful over Li Zhen’s auction of soot, falsely accuses her of breaking the rules and damaging the finished ink soot. Li Zhen uses detailed usage records to expose his lies and prove her innocence.

45 min

S1 · E12 · May 21, 2026

Preparing for the Ink Testing Event Episode 12

The Li family intends to hold an ink testing event for their ancient lacquer soot ink. Tian Ben Chang deliberately holds the Tian family's ink testing event on the same day. Li Zhen suggests inviting famous painters and distinguished ink merchants to resolve the crisis.

45 min

S1 · E13 · May 22, 2026

Open-Air Ink Testing Event Episode 13

Li Zhen takes an unconventional approach and organizes an open-air ink testing event. Qi Jiu arrives in time with Mr. Dong Tu, and the Li family’s ink testing event becomes a resounding success.

45 min

S1 · E14 · May 22, 2026

Expelled from Li Ink Episode 14

Ge Lao Liu exposes that Sun Bai Yi is the mastermind behind this plot to frame and kick out Li Zhen. In the end, Seventh Grandmother expels both father and son of the Sun family from Li Ink.

45 min

S1 · E15 · May 23, 2026

Ancient Ink as Medicine Episode 15

Eunuch Yan’s adopted daughter, Yan Xiang Lan, has suffered from a facial sore for many years but avoids seeking medical treatment out of fear and shame. Li Zhen decides to research the Nine Treasures Ink, a type of ancient ink believed to be capable of treating various sores and ailments.

45 min

S1 · E16 · May 23, 2026

Fujin Ink Episode 16

Li Zhen successfully heals Yan Xiang Lan's malignant sores with the Nine Treasures Ink. Li Zhen then renames the Nine Treasures Ink as Fujin Ink after her parents.

45 min

S1 · E17 · May 24, 2026

Imperial Ink Contest Episode 17

An imperial decree announces the selection of the imperial ink, stirring up tensions within the Huizhou ink industry. Qi Jiu knows that the only way to defeat the Tian family is to win the Imperial Ink Contest.

45 min

S1 · E18 · May 24, 2026

Pine Blight Episode 18

Li Zhen discovers that the pine trees at the Li family’s pine yard have been infected with blight. As pine-soot ink has always been the cornerstone of the Li family business, the outbreak threatens to destroy everything they have built.

45 min

S1 · E19 · May 25, 2026

Acting Manager of Li Ink Episode 19

Li Zhen temporarily takes charge of Li Ink. To boost morale, she improves the workshop’s promotion system and increases the rate of high-quality ink production.

45 min

S1 · E20 · May 25, 2026

Sixth Master Li Passes Away Episode 20

Sixth Master Li falls into the water by accident and passes away. The Li family mourns his death. Sun Wan Yi takes out Wang's will, entrusting Li Zhen with the role of manager, putting her in charge of the family and the ink workshop.

45 min

S1 · E21 · May 26, 2026

Through Thick and Thin Episode 21

A raging fire reduces the finished goods to ashes. Li Ink intends to compensate the ink merchants, but they don't have enough to cover it. Members of the Li family donate their dowries and pocket money to help the Li family get through the crisis.

45 min

S1 · E22 · May 26, 2026

The Imperial Ink Contest Episode 22

The Imperial Ink Contest begins, but the Li family’s Yiyuan Ink loses to the Chen and Tian families in the first round and is awarded First-Grade status.

45 min

S1 · E23 · May 27, 2026

Regaining Their Trust Episode 23

To regain the ink merchants’ trust, Li Zhen and Qi Jiu trick them into visiting the soot shed, where they demonstrate how Li Ink is produced and solemnly promise to deliver their orders on time.

45 min

S1 · E24 · May 27, 2026

A Deal Episode 24

Li Zhen negotiates a deal with Tian Ben Chang. Her term of exchange is the ten-year right to use the Luo family's Linxi Pine Yard.

45 min

S1 · E25 · May 28, 2026

Growing Affection Episode 25

During mid-autumn, Li Zhen holds a banquet for their ink masters. Li Zhen leaves the banquet in the middle of it. She and Qi Jiu admire the moon together. Under the full moon, their affection for each other grows.

45 min

S1 · E26 · May 28, 2026

Racing to Produce Shize Ink Episode 26

To fulfil an urgent order for Shize Ink, Li Zhen purchases fish-bladder glue from a supplier. However, Li De Cai secretly conspires with the supplier and replaces the bottoms of the glue barrels, causing the glue to spoil in storage.

45 min

S1 · E27 · May 29, 2026

Severing Ties Episode 27

The glue supplier reveals that Li De Cai was the mastermind. After he is arrested, Chun Hua finally sees the truth and produces a divorce letter, severing all ties with him.

45 min

S1 · E28 · May 29, 2026

Resolving The Crisis Episode 28

Li Zhen shares the formula of Harmony Ink with the other ink workshops. In exchange, she wants to borrow their workshop and manpower. The ink workshops work together to meet the deadline. In the end, they manage to turn in their goods before the deadline, resolving the crisis.

45 min

S1 · E29 · May 30, 2026

Emotional Tug-of-War Episode 29

Qi Jiu draws the line with Li Zhen coldly. Li Zhen is depressed about it. Yan Xiang Lan advises Li Zhen to deal with the business in Nanjing first, telling her that she needs to keep a distance from Qi Jiu to truly identify her feelings for him.

45 min

S1 · E30 · May 30, 2026

Feelings Too Strong to Suppress Episode 30

Qi Jiu overhears that the Li family of Huizhou has incurred the princess’s wrath. Worried for Li Zhen’s safety, he rushes to help, only to encounter her after she has already defused the crisis. Overcome with emotion, Qi Jiu nevertheless keeps his feelings to himself.

45 min

S1 · E31 · May 31, 2026

Confessing Her True Feelings Episode 31

Li Zhen and Qi Jiu coincidentally visit Sanshan Hall, which they once mentioned, to view the lantern displays. After wandering around, the two unexpectedly run into each other, and Li Zhen takes the initiative to bravely confess her true feelings.

45 min

S1 · E32 · May 31, 2026

Seventh Grandmother Passes Away Episode 32

Seventh Grandmother passes away peacefully. Li Zhen conducts her funeral calmly. Li Zhen can only cry like a child in front of Qi Jiu.

45 min

S1 · E33 · Jun 1, 2026

Secret Ink Workshop Episode 33

Tian Ben Chang uncovers Qi Jiu's true identity. At the same time, Qi Jiu gathers evidence of the Tian family's collusion with foreign powers and discovers that they have secretly established an illegal ink workshop in Huizhou.

45 min

S1 · E34 · Jun 1, 2026

Imprisoned Episode 34

Qi Jiu investigates the contraband ink alone at night and runs into Tian Ben Chang at the ink workshop. Officer Zhang takes Tian Ben Chang's side as he has been bribed by Tian Ben Chang. Qi Jiu is helpless against many and ends up getting imprisoned.

45 min

S1 · E35 · Jun 2, 2026

Framing The Li Family Episode 35

Wu Xin frames the Li family for smuggling contraband ink. Magistrate He agrees to give Li Zhen a seven-day deadline to prove the Li family's innocence.

45 min

S1 · E36 · Jun 2, 2026

Irrefutable Evidence of Smuggling Episode 36

Li Zhen decides to take Tian Rong Hua’s place as the bride. During the wedding procession, she plans to publicly uncover contraband ink hidden among the dowry, catching the culprits red-handed and securing irrefutable evidence of Tian Ben Chang’s smuggling.

45 min

S1 · E37 · Jun 3, 2026

Capturing Tian Ben Chang Episode 37

After Tian Ben Chang escapes from prison, Li Zhen enters the jail to persuade Tian Huai An to reveal the truth, telling him it is the Tian family’s only chance of survival.

45 min

S1 · E38 · Jun 3, 2026

Truth Behind The Imperial Ink Case Episode 38

Tian Ben Chang exposes a shocking secret. It turns out that Luo Han Zhang, Luo Wen Qian's father, instructed Tian Kui An to jeopardize the Li family's Imperial Ink submission over ten years ago.

45 min

S1 · E39 · Jun 3, 2026

Return to Huizhou Episode 39

The new emperor ascends the throne, granting amnesty to all. Luo Wen Qian returns to the Qi Army officially under his own name, protecting the country on the battlefield.

45 min

S1 · E40 · Jun 3, 2026

United in Making Ink Episode 40

Li Zhen gathers Huizhou’s leading ink-making families at Sibao Restaurant and announces the Li family’s decision to create Six Harmony Ink, asking them to lend their full support.

45 min

S1 · E41 · Jun 3, 2026

Li Jin Shui’s Passing Episode 41

Using blood as a vital ingredient, Li Jin Shui finally completes Six Harmony Ink. Nearing the end of his life, he returns to the Li Clan Ancestral Hall, bids farewell to Li Zhen, and passes away peacefully.

45 min

S1 · E42 · Jun 3, 2026

The World's Finest Ink Episode 42

Li Ink and Kuroda Ink appear evenly matched. However, during the final ink test, cracks emerge on the surface of Kuroda Ink. The Li family ultimately triumphs and earns the title of “World's Finest Ink.”

42 episodes in Season 1

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