Synopsis of the novel "Splendid Mysteries"
In the prosperous age of the Chu Dynasty, on the surface, singing and dancing were peaceful, but in reality, there was a turbulent undercurrent. Su Yu, a famous arrester in the capital, with excellent swordsmanship and meticulous mind, was involved in a shocking conspiracy due to a bizarre murder case.
The Minister of Rites suddenly died at home. He died in a horrifying manner. His whole body was covered with strange purple spots, which seemed to be poisoned but there were no signs of common poisons. Only a beautifully embroidered handkerchief was left at the scene. The corner of the handkerchief was embroidered with mysterious patterns, which seemed to be some kind of secret mark. Su Yu was ordered to investigate the case, which revealed many scandalous things in the palace of the minister, including wives and concubines fighting for favor and aides seeking personal gain. Everyone was suspected, but there was insufficient evidence.
As the investigation deepened, multiple similar murders occurred in the homes of powerful people. None of the victims were ordinary, and they were all related to the mysterious handkerchief. During this period, Su Yu met Lin Wan, a woman who was smart, astute, good at medicine, and proficient in embroidery. She could interpret different clues from the subtle symptoms of the deceased and the embroidery patterns on handkerchiefs. The two joined hands and gradually discovered that there was a mysterious force behind it. Using the embroidery as a mark, they connected the whole court, seemingly planning to subvert the court and control the situation.
They tracked all the way from the deep alleys of the capital to the places where embroidery shops gathered in the south of the Yangtze River, and found that many embroidery shops were being hijacked to secretly produce special embroidery to convey messages. They were also shocked to learn that the forces of neighboring countries had quietly infiltrated in an attempt to use this mysterious embroidery case to disrupt the foundation of the great Chu. Su Yu and Lin Wan not only have to save their lives under the pressure of the powerful and the pursuit of Jianghu, but also unravel the mystery of the embroidery case. At the critical moment, they reveal the conspiracy at the royal sacrificial ceremony, bring the mastermind behind the scenes to justice, and restore the innocence of the Chu court. They also share the same love for life through adversity.
