Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases
Murder in the Capital
The investigation begins as informants are murdered in Luoyang, prompting Wu Siyue to start her inquiry.
Key Events
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Informants Murdered — Informants found dead upon arrival Characters: Wu Siyue
Location: Luoyang
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Gao's Investigation — Searching for friend's murderer Characters: Gao Bingzhu
Location: Luoyang
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Unlikely Alliance — Three characters team up Characters: Wu Siyue, Gao Bingzhu, Baili Hongyi
Location: Luoyang
Unlikely Alliance
Wu Siyue, Gao Bingzhu, and Baili Hongyi team up to uncover the truth behind the murders.
Key Events
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Unlikely Alliance — Three characters team up Characters: Wu Siyue, Gao Bingzhu, Baili Hongyi
Location: Luoyang
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Four Season Clan — Discover rebellious organization Characters: Wu Siyue, Gao Bingzhu, Baili Hongyi
Location: Luoyang
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Yaoniang's Revelation — Confrontation with friend's killer Characters: Gao Bingzhu, Yao Niang
Location: Luoyang
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Join Lianfang — Gao joins intelligence agency Characters: Gao Bingzhu, Dong Chuan
Location: Lianfang Agency
Season of Deception
The trio discovers the Four Season Clan and their connection to the murders, leading to dangerous revelations.
Key Events
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Join Lianfang — Gao joins intelligence agency Characters: Gao Bingzhu, Dong Chuan
Location: Lianfang Agency
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Assassination Plot — Uncover plot to destroy tower Characters: Wu Siyue, Gao Bingzhu, Baili Hongyi, Four Season Clan
Location: Tiantang Tower
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Explosions Prevented — Stop explosions in time Characters: Wu Siyue, Gao Bingzhu, Baili Hongyi
Location: Tiantang Tower
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Hanjia Explosion — Granary explosion causes riots Characters: Wu Siyue, Gao Bingzhu, Baili Hongyi
Location: Hanjia Granary
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Wu Youjue's Promotion — Appointed as Minister of Lianfang Characters: Wu Youjue, Empress
Location: Imperial Court
Political Maneuvering
Wu Youjue's manipulation and plot to usurp power are revealed as the political stakes escalate.
Key Events
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Wu Youjue's Promotion — Appointed as Minister of Lianfang Characters: Wu Youjue, Empress
Location: Imperial Court
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Baili Kuanren Arrested — Clan leader captured during speech Characters: Baili Kuanren, Wu Youjue
Location: Imperial Court
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Wu Youjue's Betrayal — Sister discovers brother's manipulation Characters: Wu Siyue, Wu Youjue
Location: Luoyang
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Princess Abduction — Princess kidnapped in power plot Characters: Wu Siyue, Princess Yongchuan Li Lu, Wu Youjue
Location: Luoyang
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Plan Thwarted — Stop usurpation plot Characters: Gao Bingzhu, Wu Youjue, Buliangjing residents
Location: Buliangjing
Final Confrontation
The climax where Wu Youjue's plans are thwarted but at the cost of Wu Siyue's life.
Key Events
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Plan Thwarted — Stop usurpation plot Characters: Gao Bingzhu, Wu Youjue, Buliangjing residents
Location: Buliangjing
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Wu Siyue's Death — Sister killed in confrontation Characters: Wu Siyue, Wu Youjue, Liu Shi
Location: Luoyang
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Buliangjing Freed — Exclusion order lifted Characters: Gao Bingzhu, Buliangjing residents
Location: Buliangjing
Set in the ancient capital Luoyang during the era of 13 dynasties, it revolves around three people who come together to investigate a series of mysterious incidents involving the conspiracy to overthrow Empress Wu Ze Tian. Adapted from the novel Luoyang by Ma Bo Yong.
