“Noble Lady of a Great House vs. Lone-Wolf General”
· Heroine: Cui Li appears to be a refined young lady from a fallen aristocratic family, skilled in poetry and painting and sensitive to light because of an eye condition. In truth, her hearing and sense of smell are extraordinarily sharp, and she is a “blind” investigator who carries a lantern in search of the truth behind her younger brother’s brutal death. Her lantern illuminates the darkness in people’s hearts.
· Hero: Li Xuan is a battle-hardened commander of the Northern Office Imperial Guard, yet he is shunned because of his humble origins. Hard as iron, he meets the lantern-bearing woman while investigating a cold case. Her intelligence astounds him, and her vulnerability makes him want to protect her.
· The heart of the story: From using each other to fighting side by side, the two uncover a vast conspiracy powerful enough to topple the dynasty. The lantern first lights the way, then helps them see one another, and finally illuminates the darkness over all of Chang’an.
