Records of Strange Cases: Painted Bones

In the prosperous capital, far from the reach of the lights, a nameless skeleton appears in an underground river. There are no words on the bones, yet they conceal the secrets of a shocking murder case. Su Moxin was once the capital's foremost painter, renowned for her work. Now she is a low-status woman assigned to sketch the dead beside a funeral home. She dips her fingertips in a special solution and touches the bones In an instant, the dead person's final fear and memories flood her mind: the smell of rust in an armory, the coiled-dragon pattern on an official's boots, and a broken cry of “Lord Xie...” She is willing to endure the backlash, using her brush as a blade to cut through the fog. Until one night, she hides a dangerous man. Wary and vicious as a lone wolf, he carries the same burning hatred in his eyes that she does. He watches her challenge the powerful despite her fragile frame, and sees the fierce courage beneath her cool, composed features. “Let us work together.” He cuts off her hesitation. “You draw the bones. I'll clear the way.” The bones weep blood, and an old case is reopened. Hidden arrows, deadly traps, and courtly schemes follow one after another. She paints every thread of the conspiracy with her brush, while he carves a bloody path to survival with his blade. When the truth behind the final bone is revealed, they discover They are the only light waiting for each other at the bottom of the abyss. This is no simple mystery story It is the story of a low-status woman fighting back, using bones as paper and blood as ink; It is also the tale of two broken souls finding salvation as they burn for each other amid a web of conspiracies. If you enjoy: ✓ A formidable couple who are evenly matched and smart ✓ Fresh premises and suspense-filled historical mysteries ✓ Stories that balance subtle emotions with fast-paced plots Then step into the world of Bone Portraits See how the tip of a brush uncovers the blood-red truth, and how a path is carved through the brambles