CompletedThe Great Jing, Eighteenth Year of Ganhui. The Huai Prefecture grain and fodder case shocked the imperial court. She was brought to the forefront, still bewildered, and immediately knelt, with civil and military officials shouting that she was ill-fated, a manifestation of a monster. She scrambled to say that she could thoroughly investigate this matter. The officials were furious: "This is a demoness, Your Majesty! Execute her! Kill her to death!" Xiao Yu indignantly retorted: "Preposterous! Accusing this Palace requires evidence!" As a transmmigrated woman, to witness such a grand scene upon arrival, one truly couldn't handle it without some ability!
Fortunately, the old emperor treated her as nothing more than a mascot. With a wave of his hand, he said: "Alright, you may leave." She might be lucky enough to avoid this one time, but there might not be a next. Unwilling to be manipulated, her rebellious spirit flared, and she requested to investigate the case alongside the notoriously fearsome Commander.
The Commander himself was untamed and unruly. Initially, she thought he had a decent human appearance and was a good partner. The further she looked, the more she discovered he was treacherous and full of schemes. "I really underestimated you all along." Pei Wenjin sheathed his sword, a strange excitement glinting in his eyes. He licked his lips, "The Embroidered Uniform Guard has always been loyal only to His Majesty." Xiao Yu, not to be outdone, raised her hand to... The content labels are: Strong characters, Time travel, Serious plot, Political intrigue, Mind reading, Ensemble cast.