Stealing the Celestial Path.

Summary

The county government office, a grand structure, becomes the scene of a major crisis when a yamen runner arrives in disarray, reporting a public disturbance at the city gate. Pei Zi Yun, a newly appointed scholar, leads a funeral procession of villagers seeking justice for a bandit attack that resulted in numerous deaths. The magistrate, alarmed by the situation, prepares to address the crowd. As Pei Zi Yun presents evidence against the bandits, including captured members and testimonies of wrongful deaths, the magistrate realizes the gravity of the case involving powerful figures and dark magic. The tension escalates as various parties seek justice, revealing a web of corruption and danger that threatens the magistrate's authority and the stability of the county.

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