施公案

In a bustling county seat, a grieving scholar named Hu Dengdju bursts into the magistrate’s hall, demanding justice after his parents are found murdered, their heads mysteriously missing. The seasoned official, known for his keen mind, pores over the petition and confronts a baffling clue: a dream of nine yellow birds and seven piglets that seems to hide the identity of the culprits. Intrigued, he dispatches his aides to track down the enigmatic “nine yellow” and “seven pig,” turning a simple grievance into a layered investigation.

The narrative weaves courtroom tension with folklore, as the magistrate balances rigid legal procedure against cryptic symbolism. Readers are drawn into the early stages of the case, watching the magistrate’s methodical questioning, his secretive night‑time inquiries, and the uneasy atmosphere of a community haunted by an unsolved crime. The story promises a compelling blend of mystery, moral duty, and the subtle art of deduction.