Di Renjie's Paranormal Detective Legend

In the height of summer, Chang'an is ablaze beneath the scorching sun, and the streets are thick with the smell of dust and sweat. At the end of every road, it seems, lies an unsolved mystery. The cries of vendors, the rumble of carriage wheels, and children's laughter mingle into a bustling symphony, while unknown secrets lurk beneath the clamor. Di Renjie, a distinguished official during the Kaiyuan era of the Tang dynasty, is walking through the streets and alleys of Chang'an today. Unlike the imposing figure of an ordinary official, he looks unremarkable, even a little frail. Yet his gaze is keen, as though he can see through all things and pierce every veil of mist. That day, as Di Renjie is preparing to return to his residence, the silence is broken by a rush of hurried footsteps. A scholar in worn-out clothes comes running toward him, looking panicked, sweat soaking his forehead. He grabs Di Renjie's sleeve, his voice trembling. “My lord, help me! Please, you have to save me!” Di Renjie stops and looks up, quietly studying the scholar. “Why are you so frantic? Tell me what happened.”