And together, they resolve to solve all manner of mysteries, including what really happened to Lan Jue's father - and rid the royal court of corruption once and for all! The two men develop a close bond - despite their very different backgrounds. But this incident turns into the beginning of a remarkable partnership. Despite some misunderstandings, Zhang Ping manages to help Lan Jue solve the case - although the former also inadvertently learns the latter's secret. As Lan Jue is going about his business, trying to solve a case, his path crosses with that of Zhang Ping. Meanwhile, Lan Jue is a young, well-mannered minister who hides a secret from his youth that he does not want to reveal to anyone.

That means he is naturally gifted when it comes to solving puzzles and getting to the bottom of mysteries. While he is unsophisticated in his manners and is something of a dreamer, he is exceptionally perceptive - and also quite nosy. He has come to Beijing in an attempt to take the civil service entrance examination but must eke out a living by making noodles to sell on the street.

Zhang Ping is an impoverished orphan who comes from a provincial part of the country.

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