Five Beasts as Spies, She Solves Mysteries in the Capital

Orphan Shen Zhiwei awakens the ability to understand animal speech on a rainy night. Relying on her team of mice, ants, mosquitoes, and turtles, she uncovers the truth and gains the recognition of Lu Heng, the head of the Imperial Investigation Bureau, becoming an official assistant investigator. Despite facing prejudice and even false accusations from corrupt officials, she overturns wrongful convictions with solid evidence, earning everyone's respect. After dismantling a human trafficking ring, Shen discovers the fire that destroyed her home twenty years ago was a deliberate attempt to silence her. With Lu by her side and her animal companions, she embarks on a journey to solve the mystery and seek revenge.