Yan Qin

The time: two thousand years ago. The place: the violent dawn of the Qin dynasty. The story: the soon-to-be First Emperor of China is on the brink of conquering a war-torn land. Three opponents are determined to assassinate him and one loyal subject stands in their way. (Miramax)

An exiled detective is recruited to solve a series of mysterious deaths that threaten to delay the inauguration of Empress Wu. (imdb)

A strange murder case hides more secrets than you can imagine… In 1930s Shanghai, a detective finds himself embroiled in an intriguing murder case, with all clues pointing to his ex-girlfriend as the main suspect. As he investigates further, he uncovers hidden political agendas and widespread corruption lying behind the murder. Even while he grapples with his own emotions and the dark secrets he has discovered, a helping hand extends from an unexpected figure. (mydramalist)