The Forensic Empress

Imagine waking up not in your own bed, but centuries in the past, accused of a crime you didn't commit. Harper Chu, a brilliant forensic expert from the modern world, finds herself thrust into ancient China, inhabiting the body of the Chu Clan leader's daughter. Her expertise in crime scenes is about to be tested as never before. One minute, she's examining a corpse with her colleague Diego, a lollipop casually perched between her lips as they unearth a mysterious key hidden within the body. The next, Diego betrays her, a gun pointed at her head, revealing a conspiracy that reaches the highest echelons of power. A gunshot rings out, and Harper's world dissolves into a kaleidoscope of swirling colors. She awakens to a nightmare: wrongly accused of murdering a general's unborn son and facing imminent execution. General Maxwell and Jade Su, the child's parents, stand as stone-faced accusers. The weight of their grief is a tangible force, pressing down on Harper as she stands before them. Desperate to prove her innocence, Harper boldly claims that Jade Su was never pregnant, accusing her of using a secret medicine to fake the pregnancy. She demands a blood relationship test to reveal the truth, a request that sends ripples of panic through the court. The challenge is fraught with danger—if she fails, her entire clan will face the consequences. Prince Matthew Jun offers a sliver of hope, granting her a chance to present her evidence, but Harper knows that her time is running out. Even her own sister, Felicia, questions her methods, creating friction within the already fractured family. But Harper is resolute, declaring that self-preservation is paramount. With everything on the line, Harper proposes a radical solution: testing the blood relationship using the baby's bones. Jade Su vehemently objects, claiming it would disrespect the deceased child's burial. The tension is palpable as Harper stands firm, determined to prove her innocence, even if it means risking everything. Will Harper's forensic skills be enough to unravel this ancient conspiracy and save herself from a fate she doesn't deserve? Or will she become another victim of palace intrigue, buried beneath the weight of false accusations?