The princess perished in a fire of unsettling mystery, and Officer Li Peiyi, along with astronomer Xiao Huaijin, followed a path of shimmering illusions. Their investigation led them to a district beyond the palace walls, a ward veiled in s…

In the district of Yanshou, Peiyi and Huaijin’s inquiry reveals a fresh homicide, hinting at a possible link to the princess’s demise.

Peiyi quickly zeroes in on a likely culprit in Princess Wanshun’s death; however, a persistent intuition soon guides her toward an entirely unexpected line of inquiry.

The princess’s matter was closed, yet months later, a body bearing flowers is discovered within the palace walls. Peiyi and Huaijin find themselves drawn back together to unravel the mystery.

The death of a loan shark with ties to Hanxiao draws Peiyi and Huaijin to the Xiuhong House, a place where other missing palace maids are being held against their will.

Having met with failure in their first endeavor, Peiyi and Huaijin adopt a disguise and proceed to infiltrate Xiuhong House, their objective to locate a palace maid held captive within its walls.

Under the guise of a dancer, Peiyi infiltrated Xiuhong House, revealing the harsh exploitation endured by the palace maids within its walls. Her investigation led her to uncover a prominent official among the establishment's clientele.

The aftermath of the rescue was steeped in sorrow, a victory marred by loss. Amidst the grief, Peiyi discovered undeniable proof, a revelation that at long last pointed to the identity of the perpetrator.

Peiyi faced dire repercussions for her pursuit of Lu Zhenglian. Yet, months later, a fresh wave of noble poisonings stirred the dangerous conspiracy she had brought to light.

Peiyi uncovers the dancers' true identities and their connections to Xiuhong House. Soon after, unsettling cries echo through Hanliang Hall, hinting at a fresh, chilling enigma.

The reported haunting at Hanliang Hall pulls the investigators into a new inquiry, one that offers deeper insight into the life of one of the dancers who had been murdered.

Peiyi and Huaijin follow the trail of poison used on Yushu and the dancers to the notorious Ghost Market. There, their investigation reveals a concealed connection to Cheng'en Palace.

A careless miscommunication drove Peiyi and Huaijin apart. Soon after, Peiyi discovered information suggesting a possible suspect in Yushu’s death and sought him out for a difficult confrontation.

Peiyi uncovers the architect of Yushu’s death, yet bringing the case to a close proves a complex undertaking. In time, the two investigators find a way to bridge their divides and reconcile.

The poison claimed her life, and it was the urgency of the situation that brought Peiyi to the Imperial Medical Office. There, she encountered a physician who, with solemn gravity, cautioned against a prevalent illness of the season.

A sickness has taken hold within the palace walls, and Peiyi ventures into danger to aid a disgraced healer in his search for a remedy. Yet, the path to recovery is fraught with opposition; not all desire the cure to be found.

As Peiyi delves into the investigation of Huang Futong's murder, she stumbles upon a veiled secret from Pei Yu's past – a revelation concerning his childhood and the nature of his very identity.

The investigation into Xia Shisan’s death yielded a significant discovery. Meanwhile, en route to the capital, Peiyi made a detour to see her uncle.

Investigating the death of a relative, Peiyi finds herself increasingly drawn to suspicion of the deceased's mentor. Driven by unease, she takes a clandestine journey to the mentor’s estate, intending to witness a ceremony shrouded in secre…

The woman who had lost her husband, a relative of Peiyi, stepped forward to reveal the machinations of Xu Daoyin. Soon after, Peiyi brought a suspect into custody within her own family's dwelling.

Xiao explained his purpose for traveling to Xu Daoyin’s mountain dwelling. Subsequently, Peiyi deliberately placed herself in a precarious situation by questioning Mrs. Wu about her history.

The scene Peiyi witnesses unravels a buried history for her family, compelling her to grapple with a painful past she'd long avoided. It also casts a shadow of suspicion upon Huaijin, her partner, hinting at a possible connection to those l…

Following his father's unsettling death, which occurred shortly after he openly embraced unorthodox spiritual beliefs, Peiyi pursues a clue that leads him to the palace.

The death of yet another palace official, a talisman clutched in his mouth, drew Peiyi's attention. He pursued the case, the trail leading him to a woman of noble birth, and ultimately to a servant whose testimony held a disquieting quality…

A calculated deception reveals Fuqu’s deep-seated resentment toward Wang Anping. Separately, on the eve of her birthday, Huaijin offers Peiyi a heartfelt confession, catching him completely off guard.

Guided by Medical Officer Zhao Yudi, Peiyi formulates a shrewd scheme: to entice the prime murder suspect into revealing himself by employing an antidote as a carefully placed lure.

When Peiyi challenges Lv Chongshan's account of her father, she is driven to seek answers within the palace walls. He takes flight, leaving her with a desperate need for truth.

Peiyi’s pursuit of truth encounters resistance from the Right Chancellor, who actively seeks to obstruct her progress. Meanwhile, Huaijin implements safeguards to shield his partner and the unfolding investigation.

Chancellor Peiyi, seeking to unmask his rival, invites the ministers to private audiences. However, Huaijin’s involvement threatens to dissolve their carefully constructed alliance.

Though still deeply unsettled, Huaijin lends a hand with the preparations for the year's concluding ceremony. A series of unsettling incidents unfolding around them compels Peiyi to commit fully to supporting Consort Shu.

A pall of foreboding settled over the palace, marked by a series of unsettling incidents. The unearthing of a cursed stone statue, a manipulated report from the Astronomical Bureau, and the sudden, complete erasure of one family from existe…

The weight of his questioning of Chen Lou settled heavily on Peiyi, a disquieting division forming within him. The unease lingered, a persistent shadow. Then, a strange disruption fractured the practiced rhythm of the dragon dance rehearsal…

Chen Luo persuaded Peiyi to lend his assistance in a daring scheme: the construction of a complex snare within the palace, designed to capture the Right Chancellor.

The details of Peiyi and Huaijin’s scheme were revealed. At the Lantern Festival, Peiyi exacted her vengeance upon the Right Chancellor.