The Tang Dynasty Mystery Files is a suspenseful detective story with two male leads, set in Chang'an during the Tang dynasty. It follows Su Lian, a meticulous and perceptive investigator skilled in deduction, and his forthright, courageous, and highly proactive partner Li Dadan. Beginning with the investigation of the Liu Mingyuan case, the pair unravel one mystery after another, including the undercurrents in the Eastern Palace, secret messages hidden in paintings, and the Mingjiao rebellion. Amid flashing blades and the treacherous intrigues of the court, they uphold justice and protect the peace of Chang'an.