[Ancient Fantasy Setting] [Mystery] [Case-Solving] [Adventure] [Monsters] [Ensemble Cast] [Scheming, Obsessive Female Lead] [Female Lead Has a Romance (1v1)] [Happy Ending]
Fengyang County lies on the border of the Xiyuan Kingdom, where strange incidents occur one after another. Shi Mingrui, an imperial bodyguard, is sent there by the emperor to assist the newly appointed magistrate with an investigation.
The first place she investigates is Crescent Moon Manor. The constables dispatched by the late magistrate have vanished without a trace. Villagers and travelers alike enter, but none ever leave, and those outside have no idea what is happening within.
On her very first night in Fengyang County, Shi Mingrui encounters a monster...
Is there no way to escape this predicament?
The merciful gods have secretly arranged everything. They await the destined meeting, when someone will obtain the key to breaking the deadlock and changing the ending.
Please note (content warnings):
1. This is not a rigorous detective story or a wish-fulfillment novel. The pacing is slow, with slice-of-life scenes and character introspection.
2. Readers with strong moral scruples, beware. The characters have flaws and dark sides.
3. The story is an emotional melting pot of family, friendship, and romance. I write whatever comes to mind. It will probably lean more toward angst than warmth, and includes painful parts.
4. The female lead's romance develops slowly and will likely take up relatively little space.
Couple: Shi Mingrui x Yun Yinhe
