Detective Di Renjie 5: The Palace Shifts the Stars

As a fan sequel to the original Shen Di TV series, the most valuable thing about "The Palace of Changes" is that it retains the unique character of the old version of "Detective Di Renjie" just like its predecessor "Blood Queen", without deviating from the character background of the original work. It combines the cunning machinations of Wu Zhouchaotang and the swords and shadows of the rivers and lakes into the same story, making it easy for old fans to immerse themselves in it. The story has a grand structure and is no longer limited to a single murder mystery, but instead targets the depths of the court. The conspiracy of the Xuanming Society, the grievances of the Wu clan, and the hidden secrets of gunpowder are unfolded layer by layer. There is a line of reasoning in which Judge Dee peels off his cocoon and uncovers the truth in the fog, and there are also martial arts scenes in which Li Yuanfang and Ru Yan rush to dangerous situations and fight bloody battles. The author is very good at creating a sense of atmosphere. The description of the deserted temple in the mountains, the underground prison, and the palace on a rainy night has a suspenseful and depressing atmosphere. When reading, it feels like being in the lens of a TV series. Characterization is a highlight of this book. Di Renjie is still the calm, wise and caring prime minister, who is neither arrogant nor impetuous in the face of trouble, and sticks to his heart in the maelstrom of power; Li Yuanfang is loyal, brave and decisive, with martial arts skills and delicate human feelings; Ru Yan's role is emphasized, and she is no longer a simple supporting role. Her growth, struggle, and fierce fighting scenes are all written vividly and three-dimensionally. All the supporting characters also have their own obsessions. The villain is not just a simple villain, but carries hatred and hardship, which makes the story a bit more tragic. Multiple foreshadowings are intertwined, reversals come one after another, and the suspense keeps drawing readers to read on. Of course, the work also has some shortcomings. Due to the serialization, some of the supporting characters appear in a hurry. In some sections, the proportion of martial arts scenes is too heavy, which dilutes the rhythm of reasoning and investigation to a certain extent. The main plot has not yet been completed, and many foreshadowings are still waiting to be concluded. The pace of some plots is a little fast and slow. But overall, the shortcomings do not hide the good points, I believe the author will continue to work hard ❤️

The author is great. This book is good. It is very attractive at the beginning. The plot is novel, the characters are described in detail, the atmosphere is very special, and the pace is steady. The more you read, the more you will get hooked. I recommend it!

I finally read a novel in the Di Renjie series. It is as exciting and interesting as ever. Prime Minister Di Renjie is wise and calm, with terrible reasoning ability, Yuan Fang's strong martial arts, and is Di Renjie's right-hand man, as well as Ru Yan. The characters are very full and I feel very good. The story is still a sequel, and the connection is smooth and seamless. The author is really thoughtful. I praise the author for his good writing style and ingenious conception!

It has old themes and new stories, but it is also unconventional. The plot is compact and the narrative is smooth. It is a good book!

I started reading it from the first volume. It's really good.

I have finished reading the first part and I am looking forward to this one. I hope it will be better if I continue to update it. It will continue the excitement of the previous part. I like the author's writing style and language. The article is very relevant. I will follow up every day 👍 Up to now, "The Palace of Changes" is probably the Detective Dee sequel that is closest to the quality of the original drama. The rhythm follows Qian Yanqiu's old style, where small cases lead to big ones, and the investigation goes deeper and deeper. From the death of Lin Mo in Jiangzhou, he pulls out the old shipwreck case thirty years ago and the undercurrents in Luoyang Palace. The style of writing is also right

I suspect Chen Ziyue is an undercover agent! Use the incident in Jiangzhou to contain Lao Di so that he cannot rush back to Luoyang and hold him back in order to achieve his goal.

The writing is good and very powerful 👍👍

Continuing the style of the previous volume, the writing is very smooth to read.

The details are well described and the plot is exciting and exciting. It is worth recommending (๑>◡<๑)👍🏻 Looking forward to the follow-up…