In Chang'an of the Tang Dynasty, dark currents stir beneath the night sky.
The disgraced Minister of the Court of Judicial Review bears a stain on his name, yet remains fixated on the truth. With a meticulous mind and a thorough command of the law, he searches for clues even when all hope seems lost;
The emperor's secret guard carries out imperial orders in ruthless secrecy. He is the ruler's blade in the dark, but has a past he keeps hidden;
The chancellor's gifted daughter is beautiful and brilliant. Though confined to the inner chambers, she cares deeply for the realm. Her insight into court affairs and exceptional intelligence provide the team with vital information and support;
The female coroner, daughter of a renowned physician, has inherited her family's medical knowledge and forensic skills. By examining the faintest details on the dead, she unravels baffling cases and becomes key to uncovering the truth behind each death.
These four are brought together by a bizarre case entangled with imperial power and the court, and form a secret team called the Dark Night. They move through Chang'an's shadows, struggle through layers of unsolved mysteries, and fight for survival amid political machinations. One seeks to clear his name, another to fulfill a mission, another to protect their homeland, and another to uncover the truth. Together they solve a series of seemingly unrelated yet intricately connected strange cases, exposing the darkness and conspiracies hidden beneath the Tang Dynasty's golden age. Before dawn breaks, they burn themselves to keep Chang'an safe.
The disgraced minister seeks the truth, the secret guard hides his past, the clever heiress and perceptive coroner join forces: the Dark Night breaks before dawn to protect Chang'an!
