Era background: During the Tianbao period of the Tang Dynasty (742-756), it was the late Kaiyuan period. The Tang Dynasty was strong but undercurrents were surging. The contradiction between the central government and the feudal towns gradually intensified. The Silk Road was prosperous but also perilous.
Summary of the story: This story revolves around a mysterious murder case involving the Western Regions in Chang'an City. It tells the story of Lu Mingyuan, a demoted Dali Temple official, and Ashina Yun, a businesswoman from the Western Regions, who work together to investigate the case and gradually uncover a huge conspiracy that threatens the peace of the Tang Dynasty and other countries in the Western Regions. During the investigation process, they dealt with various forces such as the court officials, the governors of the feudal towns, and the Western Region envoys. They finally prevented a war, but they also witnessed the hidden crisis under the prosperous age.