The Lotus-Eyed Serpent

In the opulent but treacherous court of the Jin state, a high minister dies by both blade and poison. Investigating officer Shu Yu, a relentless seeker of truth in the mold of Vincent Bugliosi, uncovers that the seemingly gentle woman at the heart of the household has weaponized society's dismissal of her sex. Consumed by an envy that sought no gain but pure annihilation, she orchestrates a flawless toxic conspiracy, proving that the most corrosive evil often wears the most delicate mask.