Solving Cases in a Time of Peace and Prosperity

[Highlight: An egalitarian alternate-history period romance! Equality! So equal that it's built into the worldview! Almost every form of gender discrimination you can think of is nonexistent!!! Read this before starting the story!!!] Note: The story takes place after the Xiao Cheng era. The dynasty is called Yan, Ban is the imperial surname, and the society is egalitarian. Shen Qing, a poor scholar, comes to the capital to sit the imperial exams and becomes an investigative officer. One day, she suddenly realizes that Qiao Ling, the coroner, is a beautiful man who seems untouched by worldly concerns. Even in plain clothes, his dazzling presence cannot be concealed. Wait, what did you say your original name was? Ban Ling?! Shen Qing: Benefactor, please accept Shen Qing's bow! Qiao Ling: No need to be so polite, Magistrate Shen. Save the other two bows for our wedding. Emperor Yanping dies, a young emperor ascends the throne, and four marquises take charge of the regency. Murders are rampant in Zhaoyang, the capital. What truths will the arrival of a poor scholar uncover? Chapter 20 goes premium on March 14. I hope you'll show it lots of support~ 1. An investigative period mystery in an egalitarian alternate-history setting, during the Ban Yan era. The third in a series. 2. The heroine comes from a poor family, never loses her intelligence, is Heaven's favorite daughter, and is exceptionally lucky. 3. The hero is a disgraced prince with the air of a high monk who has seen through worldly cares. He's always unlucky = = [ascetic type, yep] Completed period romances in the same series: "Winning the Empire While Lying Down" "A Few Lines of Official History" "Where Has the Guest Come From?" Theme: Let honest officials solve cases, so there are no more wrongful convictions and the land is at peace.