The heroine, a paper-maker with a mysterious folk heritage, went to Beijing to find out the truth behind her master's annihilation. With her superb paper-making skills and her ultimate insight into people's hearts, she "physically saved" all the pretenders behind each of the bizarre cases. In the process, she attracted the attention of the Queen Regent (another female protagonist) who had been disguising herself as a man for many years in order to stabilize the imperial power. The two went from a cat-and-mouse game of mutual suspicion to soul mates who redeemed each other. The heroine uses "haunting" methods to punish the evildoers and create a refreshing point; the regent uses his power to protect his shortcomings, and gradually loses control in the process. In the end, the two teamed up to uncover the secrets of the previous dynasty and clear up the dynasty. The heroine became the "living king of hell" who frightened corrupt officials.
