In this episode, Brandon Cole, a former modern detective turned young magistrate in an ancient dynasty, faces his first court case amid public skepticism. Two women, Clara and Diana, each claim custody of the same child, sparking a complicated dispute. The corrupt advisor Pierce suggests a biased solution favoring whoever pays more, deepening the court's damaged reputation. Defying expectations, Brandon boldly insists on ruling the case himself and warns he will resign if he fails. He proposes a test: each claimant pulls one side of the baby, deciding custody by strength, setting up a tense moment of truth.
In this episode, a dispute erupts over the rightful parent of a crying baby. Two women, Clara and Diana, each claim the child, leading to a tense contest where they are ordered to pull the child to prove their bond. Clara releases the baby when it cries in pain, but Diana pulls harder without concern. The official judge harshly condemns Diana’s cruelty, reversing his earlier judgment that whoever holds the child wins. He orders Diana punished, shocking the crowd and deepening the conflict, leaving the true outcome and the baby's welfare uncertain.
In this episode, a young magistrate resolves a dispute over a baby by wisely awarding custody to Clara and punishing Diana for attempting to steal the child. Despite Diana's pleas for leniency and offer to fund repairs, the magistrate insists on upholding the law without exceptions to maintain fairness and deterrence. His strict judgment earns respect from the crowd but draws skepticism from Advisor Pierce and others who doubt his resolve will last under future pressure from powerful landlords. The episode ends as the magistrate begins to earn a solid reputation while facing looming challenges to his authority.
The episode opens with the protagonist discovering the high cost of unlocking new system skills, managing to afford only the Founder's Fist technique, which he instantly masters. He then boosts his endurance, recognizing his physical weakness. Meanwhile, Renee is threatened by a man who promises to buy her sister's freedom only after he has his way with her. He dismisses the magistrate's power, claiming the magistrate is a mere lapdog of the Pierce family and powerless to intervene. As the man advances, the protagonist suddenly arrives and activates the Founder's Fist, ready to confront the threat.
When Brandon aggressively confronts a man harassing a woman in his household, the intruder dares to challenge Brandon's authority, insulting his status and demanding submission. Brandon refuses to back down, provoking the man to threaten him with deadly consequences. Brandon orders his men to break the intruder's legs and expel him from his residence, firmly asserting his power. The man seethes, warning Brandon about the influence of the Pierce family who granted him his position, threatening severe retaliation. The episode ends with Brandon facing a looming threat from the powerful Pierces, escalating the conflict without resolution.
The magistrate faces immediate danger from the powerful Pierce family, who threaten his life for challenging their authority. Despite the threats, he declares his break from the Pierces and vows to protect his loyal maid and supporters. Determined to restore justice, he orders the reopening of old wrongful cases to rebuild his reputation. However, he discovers the case files are sabotaged, incomplete due to the Pierces' interference in the archives. Unfazed, he insists on continuing his work, signaling his resolve to fight corruption despite the increasing obstacles ahead.
Brandon, a young magistrate, faces skepticism as he arrives to hear a case involving the powerful Pierce family and Kai Smith, a village teacher accused of theft. Kai claims he was framed after trying to sell a family heirloom during hard times, while the Pierces insist he stole the painting. Brandon asserts his independence from the Pierces' influence and halts the court proceedings before a verdict, demanding order and rejecting the expectation that he submit to their power. The episode ends with tension unresolved, highlighting Brandon’s firm stance against corruption and the fight ahead.
In this episode, the second son of the influential Pierce family refuses to kneel in court, claiming his noble status, but the magistrate demands proof of his claimed leg illness to excuse him. Under pressure, the man reluctantly kneels for the first time, signaling a shift in courtroom authority. The conflict rises as a valuable painting's ownership is disputed between the Pierces and a poor man named Kai Smith. Despite legal challenges and pressure from his own advisor, the magistrate insists on ruling fairly. Kai reveals he kept the painting hidden on a ceiling beam, challenging the Pierces' claims. The episode ends with the magistrate vowing to deliver justice impartially, leaving the final verdict uncertain.
Magistrate Brandon confronts Calvin Pierce, who is accused of framing an innocent man to seize property. Despite Calvin’s protests and claims of innocence, Brandon delivers a firm judgment, ordering thirty strokes as punishment. Calvin challenges the verdict, calling it a sham, but Brandon reveals evidence disproving Calvin’s story about a valuable painting supposedly kept in a locked vault. The painting’s dusty, yellowed condition indicates it was stored carelessly elsewhere, proving Calvin’s false accusation and escalating his crime to an aggravated offense. The episode ends with Brandon demanding Calvin accept the punishment without resolution on Calvin's response.
In this episode, the young magistrate earns praise for his sharp judgment and commitment to justice in Kingston County. However, tension arises when he confronts Brandon for abusing his power and covering for a subordinate who assaulted Molly Sutton. The magistrate asserts his authority and responsibility to the people, challenging corruption. A difficult case emerges involving Leon, who drunkenly assaulted a victim. When Leon fails to appear, the magistrate summons the victim and holds a court session. Leon admits his guilt, expresses remorse, and accepts severe punishment, leaving the outcome hanging on the magistrate’s next verdict.