The Strange Cases of the Tang Dynasty: A Coroner's Legend

The story takes place in the Tang dynasty under Emperor Li Longji, during the Kaiyuan era. Yun Yichen, the newly appointed forensic examiner at the Dali Temple, is calm and composed, with expert knowledge of autopsies. Cui Moyu, a brilliant and skilled martial artist who serves as a deputy minister at the Dali Temple, joins forces with him to solve a series of bizarre and sinister cases. From the mysterious death of a wealthy Chang'an merchant, to a cult wreaking havoc in a border town, to a consort's sudden death in the imperial palace, and finally a battle to the death against a mysterious organization, they face one peril after another. As they hunt down criminals, eradicate cults, and thwart conspiracies, they grow stronger with every challenge. Though they repeatedly escape disaster, the trouble is never truly over, and new trials soon follow. With steadfast convictions and extraordinary intelligence, they protect the peace of the Tang dynasty. Their legendary adventures spread across the land and live on forever in its tales.