Vermilion

When the century turns in Zian Cheng, a group of mortal travelers are handpicked by the gods to fulfill their greatest wishes, or be sacrificed to the land. To keep the peace and prosperity, the travelers journey to the temples of the gods in the four corners of Zian and attempt the tasks as a group. Success is possible, though rare. Only a handful have ever completed the tasks.

This century, the town of Tai Ma is the chosen place for the four cardinal gods to pick their prophets out of. The unfortunates end up with the short end of the stick. Or perhaps the fortunates.

The Silk Weaver's Daughter Who Cannot Weave Silk: Tsai La
The Crazy Apothecary's Apprentice: Xin Vi
The Rice Farmer's Eldest Daughter: Yan Ki Sha
The Hotheaded Street Leader: Yang Kai Ren
The Nobleman's Dreamy-Eyed Daughter: Ying Mei

Please note: This is not actually set in China. These myths in my story are spun off of other myths from China, and are not actual Chinese myths.