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Pan Jun, a member of a renowned physician's lineage associated with Chong Cao Medical Hall, encounters a descendant from the five prominent families of the Chong tribe. Collaborating, they find a path that directs them towards the concealed riches of the Chong tribe. Throughout their quest to reclaim these treasures, they face numerous escapades that lead them to unveil the mysteries surrounding these treasures from two decades ago.

The tale chronicles the events of the 20th century, depicting the struggles of the people amidst natural disasters and ongoing chaos. Hidden motives emerge, taking advantage of the turmoil for nefarious purposes. Small Lang Yang Yi, possessing the spirit of a dragon, becomes entangled in a treacherous battle in Shanghai due to a plague incident, where he encounters the Mayor Mo Xiaoyu and falls in love. Unbeknownst to many, Yang Yi also harbors a dark side, driven by a delusional quest for "longevity" that leads him to spread the plague artificially, profit from medicinal herb production, and orchestrate political assassinations and wars. His ultimate goal is to unleash the "six scourges" through blood sacrifices in order to ensure his own survival.

Wealthy entrepreneur Bai Yi Ming took his soon-to-be wife, A Bu, to his stunning Rose Manor. A Bu experienced a series of strange occurrences and nightmares during their stay. Seeking answers, she turned to her fiance. Bai Yi Ming had a brief affair with a woman named Hu Yin Yin, promising to marry her before disappearing without a trace. Learning of her pregnancy, Hu Yin Yin traveled to Shanghai in search of Bai Yi Ming. Fate had other plans for her, as she was eventually taken care of and loved by musician Tao Da Wei. While Bai Yi Ming was involved with other women, Tao Da Wei and Hu Yin Yin faced many challenges together. They welcomed a set of twins, and Tao Da Wei discovered Hu Yin Yin's beautiful singing voice. Tragically, Hu Yin Yin was disfigured in a terrible accident, leading her to wear a mask. Their paths crossed again when Hu Yin Yin, now known as Hu Die, encountered Bai Yi Ming once more. Despite their shared history, Bai Yi Ming pursued Hu Die. However, their story did not have a happy ending, as it was eventually revealed that Hu Die had passed away.

In 1928, a sinister plot unfolded in the capital city. The chief of police used his birthday party as a pretext to detain prominent figures in the antique trade. Just as the Five Meridians faced a perilous situation, Xu Yi Cheng came to their rescue. A new challenge emerged even before the previous one was resolved. Before his untimely demise, Xu Yi Cheng's close friend Chen Wei Li left him a cryptic message containing the symbols for "wind" and "earth." Upon delving into the matter, Xu Yi Cheng was shocked to discover Japanese involvement. Information from Yu Fang, a Qing Dynasty beili, revealed the theft of Imperial Noble Consort Shushen's tomb. Tasked with resolving the crisis at the Eastern Mausoleum, Xu Yi Cheng sought assistance from Hai Lan Zhu, a descendant of the royal clan, as well as Five Meridians junior Liu Yi Ming, Huang Ke Wu, and Fu Gui. Together, they embarked on a courageous journey to Ping'an City to prevent the plundering of national treasures and uncover the truth behind Chen Wei Li's death.

A group of passionate young individuals come together to establish a detective agency with a mission to uncover the truth. Known as the Young Blood Agency, this investigative team operates during the Republican era and is committed to unraveling enigmatic cases. Despite gaining a positive reputation for their successful investigations, the mysteries they encounter are intertwined with unresolved conflicts from the past. As the four members of the agency delve deeper into their cases, they come to realize the complex ties that bind them together.

Lei Ming, a detective working in the Republic of China, uncovered a puzzling case involving theft and vandalism three decades ago, which ended up implicating him in the investigation.

In the republican drama "A Detective Housewife," the main character is a housewife named Gou Ji Xiang who experiences a major transformation following her husband's unexplained death. Motivated to uncover the truth behind the murder, she embarks on a journey to become a detective with the guidance of Mao Ru Yi.

During the Republican Era in Shengcheng, the newly appointed head of Shengcheng University is found dead under mysterious circumstances in his office. The school's Detective Club is called upon to assist the police in solving the case. Each member of the club possesses unique skills: Chen Xi, the president known for her physical prowess and tomboyish nature, Wu Ying Jun, the inventive son of the mayor, Gong Zi, the sole descendant of a once-powerful family with a talent for gathering information through secretive channels, and Pei Yan, who is quick-witted and sharp-tongued. As they delve deeper into the investigation, more brutal murders occur, with a shadowy organization lurking in the background.

The narrative revolves around Lin Jiu Ge, the daughter of the Police Commissioner in Shanggu, who is falsely accused and incarcerated. With the assistance of the youthful police detective Long Tian Yu, she aims to uncover the true culprit. Can Lin Jiu Ge succeed in seeking vengeance? (Dramapanda)

In a mysterious tale filled with unexpected developments, meticulous Cheng Yang and logical thinker Jun Wu Gui are the male protagonists, while martial arts expert Su Wen Yue and eccentric Ouyang Chu Chu are the female leads. Collaborating closely, they meticulously analyze each clue in order to uncover the truth. This information is sourced from ChineseDrama.info, inspired by Su Qiao's novel "Tui Guan Jun Wu Jiu."

Set in the 1940s, this thrilling detective story involves eerie anonymous novels foretelling the murderous deeds of a real serial killer. The characters must navigate through a web of conspiracy, traps, and murder by relying on their sharp logical reasoning skills.

In November of 1937, Shanghai was seized by the Japanese army under the command of Wei Da Hong and Lin Qiu Yan. The clandestine party organization transitioned to covert operations. By 1941, a covert operation known as the "Popular Beauty Plan" was initiated by the Japanese army in Shanghai. This plan aimed to disrupt China's financial market using counterfeit currency and to exploit China's valuable cultural artifacts. Wei Da Hong and Lin Qiu Yan led the party's covert action group, which encountered Tang Twenty-three, a rotund man, a slender monkey, and other young individuals along the way.

Lan Che, known for her sharp instincts on the streets, finds herself caught up in a criminal investigation that leads her to cross paths with Lou Ming Ye, the Chief Justice of the Dali Temple

In the era of the Northern Song Dynasty, there were four renowned guards known for their exceptional martial arts prowess and talent in unraveling complex mysteries. (DramaWiki)

In accordance with an ancient proverb from China, it is said that "a person lights the flame and spirits extinguish it." Hu Ba Yi possesses extensive knowledge in Feng Shui, particularly in the arrangement of burial sites, which he acquired from an ancient manual passed down through generations in his family. This expertise proved invaluable when he found himself trapped in a snowslide in Tibet. It also came to his aid when he and his companions joined an archaeological expedition to investigate the mysterious "ghost cave" situated in the Taklamakan Desert. While guiding the team through perilous obstacles, he couldn't shake the feeling that someone had anticipated their every move and orchestrated the traps and concealed passageways accordingly. (Apple TV)

The second season concludes with the alphabet syndicate members unveiling themselves individually. However, there remains a mysterious figure whose whereabouts and identity are still unknown. Despite numerous deaths linked to the other members, there is no evidence of his involvement in any crimes. Han Chen and Su Mian are both aware of his presence, hinting at his elusive nature.

In 1949, Yelu Qi, a skilled investigator working independently, successfully unravels challenging cases during the early days of the communist rule, all connected by a Kuomintang spy trying to escape.

In 1929, the son of Liao Sheng Hui, the head of the police department in Tianjin, was unknowingly drawn into a complex scheme orchestrated by an unknown individual. This scheme led him to uncover the secrets surrounding a fire at the Shengnan Orphanage 14 years prior, a collection of mysterious Dunhuang cultural relics, a shocking series of poisonings that rattled the city, and the involvement of various factions such as the Communist Party, the Kuomintang, the Japanese, and the Beiyang warlords. Liao Sheng Hui faced numerous challenges as he delved into the puzzle, including formidable adversaries like the meticulous KMT special agent Zeng Jia Yang and the skilled Japanese ninja Ikuko. As the mysteries unraveled, the true motives of the Japanese and the Kuomintang were revealed, leading Liao Sheng Hui to a painful realization that he, Zeng Jia Yang, and Yu Zi were all connected to the orphanage. Despite their different allegiances, the three banded together to confront their common enemies, only to be defeated. When the anti-Japanese war erupted in 1937, the three comrades, now staunch communist fighters, reunited on the battlefield to fight against the common foe.

Nan Yu, the main character of a game focused on pursuing romantic interests, finds herself in the Republic of China as a forensic pathologist investigating dead bodies. A strange will states that she must solve a murder in order to go back to her own world. However, she must also contend with Gao Han, the lead character of a detective game, for control of their shared body, with only one of them able to return home. Realizing Gao Han's expertise in crime-solving and her own knowledge of love, Nan Yu decides to collaborate with him to tackle the complex case, which reflects the complexities of both their worlds. In the end, Nan Yu proposes an alliance with Gao Han, acknowledging that they both need each other to succeed.

Renowned master carpenter Li Mu Dun, celebrated for his expertise in traditional Luban methods, finds himself the main suspect in a string of chilling murders steeped in superstition. Eager to vindicate himself, Li joins forces with detective Yang Zong and forensic specialist Su Qing Yun. Together, this trio is driven by logic and a quest for justice as they strive to prevent further murders and uncover the reality behind the alleged “supernatural.”

During the time when the final emperor Pu Yi was confined in the northeast, a group of patriotic fighters ventured into the Emperor Tai Chi Mausoleum to safeguard a secretive mahogany box from being seized by the Japanese. This led to a chain of strange occurrences, including deaths and vanishings, linked to the box.

During the Edo era, Ochika, a 17-year-old girl, became emotionally distant from others after a tragedy struck her family's inn in Kawasaki. Her fiance was murdered by a man who had been raised alongside her as a sibling. Ochika left her family and now resides at Mishimaya, her uncle Ihei's bag shop in Kanda Mishima-cho in Edo, where she works quietly every day. One day, Ihei asks Ochika to go to Kokubyaku no Aida, where he often meets his rival in the game of go. He instructs her to listen to the many horror stories shared by visitors, then departs. As Ochika listens to the tales, she slowly begins to open up her heart to the stories told by the curious visitors.

Seventeen years ago, a horrifying incident unfolded where an entire family was brutally murdered. The mastermind behind this heinous act was the notorious General Ling Luo Shi. Now, after seventeen years, Zhuge Shen Hou and his four talented disciples are determined to apprehend this villain and seek justice.

The narrative follows three young women in Shanghai during the 1920s

This is a contemporary retelling of the tale of Bao Qing Tian, now taking place in a bustling metropolis during the 1940s. The urban landscape is rife with corruption and criminal activities, prompting DBI, a specialized law enforcement unit, to tackle high-profile cases and egregious offenses.

Kwok Pak Fei, Keung Hei Man, and Lau Lik, who were once close friends, come together again many years following a failed mission that resulted in a heartbreaking loss and their separation. Their reunion is prompted by a brutal murder case linked to an illegal trafficking network, compelling them to collaborate once more. During their investigation, enigmatic messages surface containing clues about the crimes, suggesting knowledge of events yet to come. The trio decides to establish a specialized task force, ASIB, in order to decrypt these messages and unravel the perplexing case.

Tatsumura Kei, the recipient of a significant inheritance, receives a letter revealing shocking news about his fiancée, who was soon to be married. The letter describes the fiancée as a malicious individual. Surprisingly, the sender of the letter is a mysterious woman clad in white robes, bearing a striking resemblance to Kei. (Fuji TV)

The plot unfolds in Republican Shanghai, where four individuals from diverse backgrounds unite to delve into the secretive realm of Qianmen Jianghu and unravel enigmatic cases. Su Zi Quan, a sharp-witted individual who boasts of being the top detective globally, possesses a remarkable memory but cannot recollect his early years. His weakness lies in his allergic reactions to women, causing him to sneeze upon physical contact with them. Tang Dai Yun, a benevolent yet headstrong wealthy young woman, crosses paths with Zi Quan while searching for her missing brother. Accompanying them are Chen Yi Ming, the stoic butler of the Tang family with exceptional combat skills and a soft spot for Dai Yun, and Lu Zi Xiao, Zi Quan's childhood companion and the only woman he is not allergic to.

The residents of historic Shanghai are reeling from a string of murders committed by a serial killer, prompting three investigators to team up in an effort to unravel the mystery. Private detective Chen Yi Ming finds himself drawn into the case, where he crosses paths with Zhang Tian Xiao, the son of the police director, and Yao Fei, a striking woman recently returned from overseas. Together, they form a trio determined to solve the puzzle. However, as they delve deeper into the investigation, Chen Yi Ming uncovers a web of conspiracies and hidden truths that are closely tied to his own true identity.

Taking place during the period of the Republic, the plot centers around five interconnected cases. A skilled detective, a cunning thief, and an undercover operative join forces to combat criminal activity. A series of perplexing murders have left the authorities baffled, leading them to enlist the help of Xiang Long, Qian Kong, and Lan Ruo Xin. Initially at odds, the trio - consisting of a detective, thief, and undercover agent with multiple identities - eventually learn to collaborate effectively. Just as they celebrate solving the case, a new, greater threat emerges.

Engineer Peng Sen's partner, Lin Qi, went missing unexpectedly

Taking place during the republican era, the story follows the Jiu Long Uniform Embroidered Guards as they solve mysterious cases and uncover the hidden truth behind the Nine Palace Treasure, which triggers a major conspiracy.

Based on the short story "Qiu Chan" found in Lai Ji's novel "Yin Bi De Shi Jie".

This recounts the series of frequent terrorist incidents that occurred in Baihe Town, a town that heavily relied on water transportation during the Republic of China. These incidents included the theft of zodiac hearts, the discovery of human flesh buns, the framing of an innocent person as the real murderer, the assassination of the county magistrate, and the murder of Li Zheng Jiu's fiancé. Li Zheng Jiu, also known as "Uncle Jiu," had a talent for uncovering unusual occurrences within the community. After his brother's mysterious death a year prior, Uncle Jiu suspected a connection to the terrorist activities in Baihe Town.

Ma San, an inheritor of an ancient tailoring technique, utilizes his distinct abilities to rescue lawyer Song Yuan from a dangerous situation. Together, they join forces to solve puzzling mysteries and uphold the principles of justice.

Taking place in Yongxin City during the 1920s, the enigmatic demise of an antique store proprietor coupled with the heist of invaluable treasures sparks a fierce conflict. Singer Du Qing, Detective Han Zhou, and Luo Ting must navigate their suspicions of one another and collaborate to safeguard the artifacts while outsmarting formidable adversaries.

In the era of the Republic of China, a clandestine pawnshop named Shenhong provides retributive justice for women who have suffered at the hands of others. Under the leadership of Si Jia Li and her crew, they assist those in need while attracting the interest of Detective Zhou Mu, whose investigation reveals an old case that connects everyone involved.

The tale revolves around the 48th inheritor of the Yang Warriors martial arts technique, who battles monsters and enhances his abilities to emerge as a genuine hero. Yang Xiao Lang has never been fond of mastering martial arts. Disappointed by his lack of drive, his grandmother sends him to live with his uncle Liu Guo, who manages the Zhonghua restaurant in Jiangcheng. In this unfamiliar town, Yang Xiao Lang becomes entangled with the police, the Qinglong Clan, and foreigners. In order to defend Xiao Fan, the woman he loves, Yang Xiao Lang must rise to the occasion, relying on his intelligence to combat injustices and bring glory to his family.

A romantic thriller unfolding in the chaotic era of Shanghai. (DramaWiki)

Su Tang and her husband operate an art gallery together and appear to have an ideal, affectionate marriage that others envy. However, what if one day you were to discover that the person lying beside you is a horrifying serial murderer? What actions would you take? Moving forward leads to destruction, while stepping back brings sweetness. The line between the man you adore and the frightening killer is very thin. Su Tang, can you recognize the true face of love?

The story takes place in the idealized chaos of China in the early 1900s, where patriotic rebels and deceitful spies clash in a risky battle for control of the republic. Gao Tian Wei, a brave revolutionary, experiences amnesia following a violent altercation. Without knowledge of who he is, he is unknowingly drawn into a plot and transforms into a spy for the Japanese. What will occur when his memory is eventually restored?

Determined police officer Han Chen is on a relentless quest to find his missing fiancée, even though he suffers from amnesia and everyone else doubts the woman's existence. Along the way, he crosses paths with Bai Jin Xi, a cheerful police detective with a secretive past that rivals Han Chen's own.