This drama follows Empress Wu Zetian, Emperor Gaozong and Di Renjie on his various exploits covering cases from the Buddhist Monastery to the events leading to the deposing of Empress Wang to plots to usurp the throne.

During the time of Tang Gao Zong, Detective Dee accompanies the official of Henan to Ganye Temple to investigate a case and impresses everyone with his incredible skill set. During his visit, he also encounters Wu Mei Niang who was a concubine of the late Emperor. Yan Li Ben crosses paths with Di Ren Jie who has just been wrongfully imprisoned. After helping him go free, Yan Li Ben realizes that Di Ren Jie is a prodigy when it comes to cracking cases. As he was commissioned by the King to proceed to Ganye Temple, Yan Li Ben brings Di Ren Jie along thus allowing him to meet Wu Mei Niang, an intelligent woman who will later become the Empress of China. After proving himself time and again, Di Ren Jie earns the title of a godly detective.—ChineseDrama.Info