A boating tragedy reveals a revenge plot tied to a painting, as more figures from the artwork die mysteriously.

Su exposes the killer, a man driven mad by art and fear of death, ending the case.

Disguised, Su and Lu uncover a triple-brother scheme behind the haunted inn.

A man dreams of murder and the dream seems to come true, drawing Su’s suspicion.

A mysterious murder in Tang-era Chang’an leads Su Wuming to take office, clashing with Jinwu Guard officer Lu Lingfeng as a bride is killed and branded with a ritual mask.

The bride’s brother is found dead, deemed murdered. Su and Lu trace clues to the black market and the elusive Yin Shilang.

Hidden corpses are uncovered across Chang’an. Despite pressure from superiors, Lu insists on pursuing the dangerous Red Tea case.

Lu is poisoned but saved. Su and Lu trace hallucinogenic incense to the West Market, while Lu is stripped of authority for defiance.

On the Ghost Festival, a phantom wedding turns deadly. Pei Xijun is abducted, and Su is knocked unconscious.

The conspirators are defeated, but Su and Lu are arrested and imprisoned by the Jinwu Guard.

Lu is dismissed from office. After Su’s companion is killed, Lu saves Su and joins him as a private aide, heading south together.

At an inn, a red-robed ghost appears, trapping Su in a terrifying illusion.

Bodies are discovered cooked in a cauldron. The culprit is captured, and the group continues south.

To protect Pei Xijun’s reputation, she and Lu become sworn siblings. A respected elder dies, and his ancient zither disappears.

A suspect confesses to murder but denies theft. A masked assassin reveals he was hired by corrupt officials.