Fengyi Palace
凤仪宫
The residence of the Empress within the palace, notorious for the political schemes and intelligence gathering conducted by its inhabitants.
Loyal Duke's Manor
忠国公府
The prestigious estate belonging to the Noble Duke, currently a focal point of court disputes and external attacks.
The Violent Chamber
暴室
An imperial prison facility known for its harsh conditions and use of torture.
Bureau of Manufacture
司造局
A government department responsible for the crafting and archiving of official items and artifacts.
County Magistrate's Office
官府
The center of local administration which is currently rife with corruption, where innocent citizens are imprisoned to extort money.
Imperial City
皇城
The seat of imperial power where royal decrees and noble status hold absolute sway.
County Government Office
府衙
The local administrative center currently being used by Yan Luo to hear cases from the public.
Guanju Palace
关雎宫
A palace location within the imperial grounds where Yan Luo and Yun Yu were initially confined.
Grand Audience Hall
金銮殿
The main hall of the imperial palace where the Emperor conducts court business and where the fake princess is taken for execution.
Imperial Prison
大牢
The jail facility where Lin Li was detained.
The Capital City
京城
The capital city where the imperial court and central political power reside.
Jiangnan
江南
A region in the south, mentioned as a peaceful place Lin Li considers moving to if the capital becomes too dangerous.
Lin Estate
林府
The grand residence of the Lin family, divided into different branches and households.
Third Branch
三房
The specific residential area within the Lin Estate where Yan Luo and her mother reside.
Court of Judicial Review
大理寺
The high-level government agency responsible for oversight and investigating officials; they are the group responsible for arresting the Loyal Duke.
Heavenly Prison
天牢
The high-security imperial prison reserved for serious political prisoners.
Eldest Branch West Annex
大房西厢房
The residence where Qiyun and Lin Shicong live within the estate.
Censorate
都察院
The government agency where Lin Li works.
Ministry of Justice
刑部
The government body responsible for criminal investigations and legal enforcement.
Longevity Palace
长寿宫
The residence of the Empress Dowager where she typically resides and rests.
Eldest Madame's Maiden Estate
大夫人的娘家庄宅
The ancestral property belonging to the family of the Eldest Madame, where the characters intend to plant incriminating evidence.
Zhuang Family Residence
庄氏宅邸
A target location where Old Qian and A-Hua infiltrate to enact retribution.
Dai County Xiechi Town
代郡解池镇
A remote location where a valuable salt mine is rumored to have been discovered.
Nanjun
南郡
A region where the family holds extensive network of shops and assets.
Yanzhou
燕州
A northern province hosting a significant portion of the family's business holdings.
Dai Prefecture
代郡
The location where the allegedly discovered salt mine is situated, which the Eldest Master and his family are banking on for royal rewards.
Zhuang Estate
庄家
The home of the Zhuang family where the grand banquet for Old Master Zhuang's seventieth birthday is taking place.
Main Courtyard
主院
The most prestigious and central residence within the Zhuang Estate, currently under investigation as the alleged source of the concealed dragon robe.
Imperial Study
御书房
The private chamber where the Emperor holds audiences, the scene of the failed pleading session by the Crown Prince and Consort Shu.
East Palace
东宫
The official residence and administrative base of the Crown Prince within the imperial palace grounds.
Jiechi Town
解池镇
A town where Lin Shipeng committed significant crimes, including manslaughter, while trafficking salt.
Main Ice Cellar
大冰窖
A large facility at the family estate used to store ice for the summer; it is discovered to contain unidentified human remains.
Fengdu Underworld
酆都地府
The realm of death and judgment, characterized by eighteen layers of hell, pits of blood, and eternal torment for sinful souls.
Dilapidated Temple
破庙
The location where Yan Luo and her subordinates gathered, which became the site of the manifestation of the Hell gates.
Minzhou
岷州
A harsh, remote region characterized by bitter cold and poor agricultural yields, serves as a place of exile for disgraced officials.
Jizhou
冀州
The ancestral home region where a secondary property of the Zhuang family is located, designated as a place for the exiled family members to stay.
Persia
波斯
A distant foreign land across the sea, known for its medicinal herbs and trade potential.
Great Ming
大明
The empire where the story is set.
The Exiled Manor
皇家山庄
A low-key, rustic estate in Jizhou, owned by the Loyal Duke, used to isolate and discipline family members like Chu Yue and Lin Shicong.
Imperial Hunting Grounds
猎场
The site of the autumn hunt, containing forests where competitions and potentially dangerous activities take place.
Taizhen Temple
太真观
A Daoist religious site currently facing reputational collapse due to unresolved spectral disturbances.
Grand Preceptor's Manor
太师府
The residence of the Grand Preceptor, often used for high-stakes political strategy meetings.
Fangman House
芳满楼
A popular shop or establishment known for its specialty cakes and pastries.
Fang Manor
方府
The private estate belonging to the Fang family.
Shang Mansion
尚府
The residence of the Shang family where Shang Yuanzhou recovers from his possession.
Xuanzhen Temple
玄真观
A dilapidated and impoverished Daoist temple in Tu Province, currently seeing its reputation collapse.
Tu Province
图州
A region where Yan Luo and her companions are currently passing through to conduct business.
Changning Palace
长宁宫
The primary residence of the Empress Dowager within the Imperial City, where she receives visitors and oversees court affairs.