Strange Tales of the Tang Dynasty: Jiang Wei

During the Tianbao era of the Tang dynasty, a string of bizarre murders plagues Shen County. Every victim wears a strange smile, as if killed by some evil spirit. The people are terrified, and the authorities are powerless to act. Jiang Wei, deputy magistrate of Shen County, excels in both letters and arms. He once gave away his entire fortune to aid disaster victims, but his upright nature has earned him the resentment of his colleagues. His swordsmanship is superb, and his bearing is as cool and aloof as frost. Though he serves in the bureaucracy, he has always stood alone. One day, a frail and delicate young woman arrives from Yunmeng Marsh in Jiangnan and settles temporarily in Shen County to recover from her poor health. She is breathtakingly beautiful, yet keeps her doors shut day after day. Ordered to investigate the murders, Jiang Wei is surprised to find that every clue seems to point to her... “Lord Jiang, this humble woman... has been falsely accused.” Warning: Sensitive Topics 1. Some people say the male lead flirts with other women. Thanks for the warning, but I don't know what they're talking about. Read it for yourself. I didn't write it that way. If you can't stand it, don't read this, and don't complain about whether I gave a warning or not. I've already put one here. 2. The leads are each other's only partners. Anyone who's seen the TV series knows what kind of person Jiang Wei is. I really can't stand people saying he flirts with others. 3. This is a load of crap, so read with caution. It's super pure romance, and if you're here for a story that only pretends to be super pure romance, don't read it. If you're easily swayed by other people's opinions and have no mind or ideas of your own, don't read it either.