It is said that burning rhinoceros horn can reveal demons.
The Judicial Inspection Office, commonly known as the Rhinoceros Horn Office, oversees criminal cases and has the authority to monitor officials.
Hua Zhaoxue dreamed of great things from childhood. She studied literature and martial arts, working tirelessly so that she could join the Rhinoceros Horn Office.
She wanted to investigate suspicious cases, root out the corrupt, punish evil, and uphold justice.
And, if she could meet her idol from her youth, Liu Mingyuan, the genius investigator of the Rhinoceros Horn Office, and receive a little guidance from her, that would be even better.
At twenty, Hua Zhaoxue had fulfilled her first wish. She was sharp-minded and skilled in martial arts, and her superiors valued her highly. Before long, they assigned her a case to handle on her own. Along the way, she rescued a frail woman in blue.
"Don't be afraid. Come with me. I'll protect you."
Liu Mingyuan, undercover in a den of evil to solve a major case, was in a difficult position.
A pair of investigator partners, with an older and younger colleague.
Mystery and deduction + wuxia elements + a little court intrigue.
Set a century after As Constant as the Moon.
As Constant as the Moon is set a century after The Sword's Song and the Roaring Blade.
The third book in the Chongjing trilogy.
The title comes from an old poem: "The east wind sends its promise, unseen by anyone; a hint of dew, between the willows and flowers."
Theme: Punish evil and uphold justice
