Something Haunts These Lands [Historical Supernatural Case Mystery]

🍵 A cultured and accomplished male servant × 🦁 a multifaceted, money-loving young lady

When Gu Zhaoning was fourteen, she found Shen Huaipu collapsed from hunger by the roadside and brought him home. Even then, she sensed that the boy was no ordinary person.

Ten years passed in the blink of an eye, and strange events began to plague the capital.

A dry well weeps in the dead of night. A vengeful ghost claims lives, killing the living outright.

A portrait of a beautiful woman passes through several hands, and every person who handles it meets a gruesome death.

And why do whispers come every night from the abandoned ancient temple on the outskirts of the city, silent for years?

One strange case follows another. The Court of Judicial Review and the Ministry of Justice are overwhelmed, and have no choice but to offer generous rewards and seek talented people who can solve these mysteries.

Gu Zhaoning is sipping tea in her boudoir when the word "gold" makes her eyes light up. She lifts her chin and glances sideways at the man fanning her. "Go on, find a way to bring that reward money home for me."

Shen Huaipu keeps fanning her and smiles calmly. "Rest assured, my lady. Your servant will not disappoint you."

Reader's Guide:

① One-on-one romance and mystery-solving, with both leads sexually inexperienced.

② The male lead is a model of virtue and devotion, and is two years older than the female lead.

③ Contains mild supernatural elements, with a focus on classic mysteries and immersive atmosphere.

④ The prose is straightforward. The dynasty is fictional, with little emphasis on historical accuracy.

⑤ Some inspiration comes from Judge Dee, The Song Dynasty's Judge Bao, and Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio.

The blurb was screenshotted and saved on July 4, 2026.

Theme: A drop of kindness should be repaid with a spring of gratitude.