[Historical mystery with light political intrigue, a small investigative team, episodic cases, a strong female lead early on, and room for everyone to grow later. No male lead.]
In the third year of the Zhaode era, four eunuchs in the Great Liang palace are found dead. The only clue is an old letter set on fire, leading to a case buried for ten years: the Tianqi Great Wall Case...
Mysteries stir once more in the capital, and the killing begins anew. Princess Li Jingxu of Yongshun helps the Court of Judicial Review solve bizarre cases. Along the way, she meets Jiang Shangge, the last surviving member of the Jiang family; Shen Que, heir to a family of imperial physicians; and Jiang Qie, a future female official who admires her. And, of course, there is Fang Fuxi, her personal guard.
With one another's support, they defend the capital, travel far and wide, solve cold cases, repel foreign enemies, and bring the truth to light.
A decade-old miscarriage of justice is overturned, and order at court is restored.
But when the fog finally lifts, the hand lurking behind it proves more powerful than anyone could have imagined... Only at the end do they all truly grow.
People say Li Jingxu is a female magistrate who sees through all things, a living Bodhisattva who saves the people.
Yet those closest to her call her a madwoman, one after another...
She maneuvers at the heart of power. Those people support her, surround her, and protect her, only to abandon her in the end.
In the end, she is the only one consumed by the hunger for power.
After only reading a little bit, I couldn't help but rate it! The novel combines suspense, reasoning, and a strong female character! The plot is unique and fascinating, leaving you wanting more after reading it. It is a rare masterpiece of ancient suspense. Readers who like this genre must check it out! It's not a loss if you fall into the trap 🥰
Ancient style suspense, female group portrait novel
My favorite suspense genre, probably one of my favorite books to read this year