Detective Tong Nianzhi: West of the Forbidden City

A woman's body floats in a pond west of the Forbidden City in Beijing. An investigation by the Ministry of Public Security identifies her as Zhuoma, an employee of the Ministry of Finance.

Once the Ministry of Public Security gets involved, it becomes clear that Zhuoma's drowning is not so simple. Her death was no accident!

After making up its mind, the Ministry sends a man and a woman to Shanghai to invite Tong Nian. But Tong Nian is already eight months pregnant, so she can only turn to Taishu Jue.

After Taishu Jue signs a confidentiality agreement, he heads to Beijing with the two agents sent by the Ministry. Taishu Jue also knows the apprentice of the Minister of Public Security, a man named Qi Guan Yan.

To uncover the truth, Taishu Jue and Qi Guan Yan move into a traditional courtyard house and spend every moment with the body. By carefully piecing together the clues, they bring the killer to justice.

The third novel in the Detective Tong Nian series!