[Episodic mysteries + Republic-era suspense + supernatural tales + entanglements between the living and the dead]
In Jiangcheng during the Republic era, mysterious cases plague the foreign concessions, and every victim carries a burden of guilt.
Yue Hanchuan, a Chinese detective who handles cases with ruthless precision, repeatedly crosses paths with Su Manqing, a cool, beautiful woman in a pale moon-white qipao.
Neither human nor ghost, she is the vengeful spirit of a woman buried alive a hundred years ago. She wields the “Mind-Reading Mirror,” killing the wicked and devouring evil spirits.
He pursues her at every turn; she appears time and again. He upholds the law and justice; she fights evil with evil.
“Detective Yue, you hunt criminals, and I claim lives. We’re on the same side.”
“Su Manqing, what are you, human or ghost?”
“You already know the answer in your heart. Why ask me?”
A few things to keep in mind:
1. This story has a Republic-era setting, but all historical events mentioned are entirely fictional. Any resemblance is purely coincidental.
2. The author knows nothing about history, so the story won’t stand up to scrutiny from history buffs. If you want to nitpick, please do it somewhere else.
3. The story won’t be very long, so feel free to dive in.
