★ A classic IP in domestic cultural suspense—from the chaotic era of warlord conflicts to the heart-pounding mechanisms of Empress Dowager Cixi’s tomb, non-stop thrills!
★ Ma Boyong, winner of the People’s Literature Award, Zhu Ziqing Prose Award, and Mao Dun New Writer Award, once again employs his masterful historical suspense storytelling to draw readers into a breathtaking treasure hunt mystery in the Eastern Tombs.
★ More than just a treasure-heist adventure—it’s a moving tale of loyalty and patriotic ideals. Amid the chaos, some risk everything for a single promise!

The Eastern Tombs conceal countless national treasures within the burial chamber of Empress Dowager Cixi.

In 1928, amid rampant warlord conflicts, various forces cast greedy eyes upon this trove.

At this critical moment, one person steps forward firmly, hoping to turn the tide.

Not for Cixi herself, nor for fame or fortune—

But for the ideals of nation and home, and for a life-and-death promise entrusted to him…

Ma Boyong

A well-known contemporary Chinese writer and recipient of China's Science Fiction "Galaxy Award", People's Literature Award, Zhu Ziqing Prose Award and Mao Dun Newcomer Award. He is considered to be following the "literary tradition of historical writing since the 'May Fourth' Movement" and is committed to exploring "historical possibility novels". He is well-known for his historical fiction, and his writing is full of quirks, earning him the nickname "master of words" from readers.
His works often present unique perspectives and meticulous writing, revealing the touching human stories behind historical events and allowing readers to feel the charm of history.
Representative works: “The Great Doctor”, “The Fifteen-Day Miracle”, “The Undercurrent of the Ming Dynasty”, “The Longest Day in Chang’an”, “Mystery of Antiques‌”(1-4), “Secret of the Three Kingdoms”, “Wind from Longxi”, etc.

Chapter 1: The Gentleman’s Game
Chapter 2: Blood Letter
Chapter 3: The Eastern Tombs Robbery Case
Chapter 4: Hunting the Culprit
Chapter 5: The Cunning Zhuge
Chapter 6: Ping’ancheng’s Deadlock
Chapter 7: “The China Antiques Ledger”
Chapter 8: Chaos Unfolds
Chapter 9: Golden Cicada’s Message, Pearl Without a Trace
Chapter 10: Before the Eastern Tombs, Malanyu: Double-Cross
Chapter 11: Sun Dianying Bombards Cixi’s Tomb
Chapter 12 Mechanism Within the Sword
Chapter 13 A Promise of Life and Death
Afterword
Extra One: National Day
Extra Two: Minor New Year