The Goddess Catcher and the Iron Evidence

Story Summary: The governor of Shuntong Prefecture, Qi Shaocheng, is wrongfully arrested. The chief officer executing the orders, Lu Yuanhe, is a sworn brother of Qi Shaocheng; however, due to the orders of Lord Cao Qianyue, he cannot dare to disobey despite their brotherhood. Qi Shaocheng is known for being upright and just as an official, enjoying a good reputation. After Qi Shaocheng is imprisoned, chivalrous individuals, disregarding their tiring journey, send a message to Inspector Tie Feihua in the capital to seek justice, redeem his innocence, and eliminate the malicious individuals. Qi Shaocheng's troubles stem from the mysterious disappearance of a million taels of silver from the imperial treasury. Tie Feihua, having learnt of Qi Shaocheng's reputation as a clean official, decides to request the imperial sword and set out for Shuntong Prefecture. However, to her surprise, Left Supervisor Fang reveals that Lord Cao Qianyue is the godson of the inner palace chief, and that the West Factory has long been aware of Cao Qianyue's arrest of Qi Shaocheng. Unable to bring forth the imperial sword, Tie Feihua, moved by Qi Shaocheng's integrity and the unusual circumstances, rides with Liu'er, traveling day and night to reach Shuntong Prefecture. On a cold moonlit night, the Qi residence, marked with official seals, appears desolate and eerie. The homeless Madam Qi and her brother Qi Sheng are fortunate to find refuge with a maid, Xiaoyue, preventing them from being cast onto the streets. Just before Tie Feihua arrives in Shuntong Prefecture, Qi Shaoshan commits suicide in prison out of fear of punishment. The news reaches Qi Sheng's ears, and on ordinary days...