Modern criminal investigator Han Xiao transmigrates as the son of a Jinyiwei commander, and from the start, a stroke of misfortune turns into a blessing when he activates a System. Starting as a junior officer in the Southern District, he uses modern forensic thinking to solve one bizarre case after another!
Rising through the ranks on merit, he introduces reforms within the Jinyiwei and joins forces with Ling Qianxue, a female constable from the Six Fan Gate. Together, they navigate political intrigue at court and conflicts in the martial world. Meanwhile, he and the talented Su Wanqing gradually fall in love. From investigating corruption in Jiangnan to defending the northern frontier against the Tatars, from putting down a palace coup to foiling the White Lotus Sect’s schemes, he combines modern insight with ancient customs. In the end, he takes command of the Jinyiwei, drives reforms in the Ming dynasty, and changes the course of history, writing a legendary life between the pinnacle of power and the fulfillment of love.
