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[Coroner's Diary]

[Episode 12]

That Sun Muqing

definitely came for the medical fairy.

As soon as he arrived in Jingzhou, he asked everywhere for the medical fairy,

never mentioned Miss Qin.

It's just that

four hours isn't enough time

to get information on the Medicine King Valley.

Master, please give me more time.

Let it go.

Stop investigating this matter for now.

The heir of the Marquis of Zhongyong, Qin Yan, has already arrived in Jingzhou.

So soon?

By the way,

news from the capital.

The crown princess has been decided

as Qin Zhaoyu, the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Zhongyong.

Qin Yan's purpose for this trip

is to escort the three Their Ladyships back to the capital for the New Year.

Just the three Their Ladyships?

Yes.

If this was truly about family reunion for the New Year,

why would they only bring back the three unmarried maidens

and leave Third Madam and Qin Li alone in Jingzhou?

Could it be that the Marquis of Zhongyong intends to select one of the three maidens

to serve as concubine to the Crown Prince?

The Crown Prince has only just taken his position,

and already the Marquis of Zhongyong is rushing to use the Qin family maidens

to gain political favour.

If they want to return to the capital for the New Year,

they must depart soon.

The further north they travel, the colder it gets.

And if they encounter heavy snow,

the journey will be even more difficult.

Your Highness,

Huo Huaixin requests to see you.

Your Highness is truly brilliant.

No wonder you let go of

the accountant from Qingyuan Pawnshop.

He indeed had hidden a ledger.

After obtaining the ledger, I investigated through the night

and discovered that two families in the Jingzhou Prefecture

are in collusion with them.

I immediately ordered Constable Qi to arrest them.

They really thought I was just a figurehead prefect.

Hand over the ledger and the two families to Bai Feng.

Prefect Huo, you've made a great achievement this time.

I will certainly report this truthfully to His Majesty.

No, no.

It is Your Highness who deserves the main credit.

I merely ran some errands.

It's all thanks to Your Highness's foresight

and Miss Qin's tremendous help.

Prefect Huo, how long will it take to organize these files?

About half a month,

by which time Qin An's approval documents should arrive.

It must be completed within seven days.

Well...

If Prefect Huo can complete it within seven days,

I'll credit you with the main achievement

for both cases.

No, I couldn't possibly.

I will definitely complete it within seven days,

I take my leave now.

Master,

there are still several months until the year-end office closure.

Why must it be completed within seven days,

giving him such a great achievement for free?

What do you think?

You want to return to the capital with Miss Qin.

Keep watching the Marquis of Zhongyong

and report everything to me, no matter how trivial.

Yes, sir.

What?

In just four days,

you'll be leaving?

What's wrong with the Marquis of Zhongyong, Qin Shu?

Why is he becoming more and more confused?

Look at those families who secure favour through marriage alliances,

how many of them can last long?

Just to flatter the Crown Prince,

he makes everyone's New Year anything but peaceful.

Mother,

please don't say such things.

Wan is a sensible person,

and we're all family here,

what's wrong with speaking freely?

Grand Princess,

as you know,

with my temperament,

I can live comfortably anywhere.

Today,

I've come specifically to bid you farewell.

Please don't worry,

there's no need to concern yourself with me.

The capital

is a long journey away,

and,

the relationships there are complicated.

When you're over there,

without anyone who truly cares for you,

how could I not worry?

Once you've recovered,

you can come visit me in the capital.

Fuling.

Here's a prescription I've written for you.

If you take your medicine on time every day,

keep your spirits up,

and get some exercise,

your health will certainly improve.

Miss Qin has put in great effort.

Mother, please don't worry.

I'll go prepare some personal items right away.

When you arrive in the capital,

you don't need to tiptoe around others.

With Miss Qin's abilities and character,

and the current situation of the Qin family,

returning to the capital

will certainly offer better prospects.

Of all the men the Marquis of Zhongyong approved of,

which one ever had a good future?

Wan, remember,

if your uncle tries to arrange a careless marriage for you,

you must stand up for yourself.

Don't care about being filial.

If you truly encounter difficulties,

remember to have someone send word to me.

At the very least,

to the Emperor and the Empress Dowager,

I still have some influence.

Thank you, Grand Princess.

Why must Little Wan'er leave?

She's my only friend.

What will I do if she leaves?

Ning,

you're being petulant again.

That's the main branch of the Qin family,

her own uncle.

We have no relation to them,

we have no say in this matter.

Grandma, Father, Mother,

I have something to say.

I...

I... I want to marry...

Great Aunt, if you want to protect Miss Qin,

it can be quite simple.

I have a solution.

What solution?

Great Aunt, Uncle and Aunt

treat Miss Qin like their own daughter,

why not have Uncle and Aunt

adopt Miss Qin as their daughter?

This way,

Great Aunt gains a granddaughter,

and the Marquis of Zhongyong

can't interfere with Miss Qin's marriage anymore,

killing two birds with one stone.

Then Little Wan'er

would become my real sister, wouldn't she?

Well, Your Grace

and Madam,

what do you think?

Chi had already mentioned this to me,

and I'm certainly pleased with it.

Madam,

what's your opinion?

I agree as well.

Good.

Grand Princess.

Today, we'll do as I say.

We don't need to hold a grand banquet,

we'll just invite Prefect Huo

to witness this for all of us.

Tomorrow, Your Grace and Third Madam

will have an adopted daughter.

From now on,

I will have

another granddaughter.

Ning and Qing'er will have a new sister.

From now on,

your fortune and misfortune, honor and disgrace

will be shared with the Marquis Mansion.

Thank you, Grand Princess.

Little Wan'er, this is wonderful!

From now on, you'll be my younger sister.

[Lin Courtyard]

Come here.

Everyone be careful.

[Take Wan as my adopted daughter]

Little Wan'er, call me sister

and I'll teach you how to use this sleeve arrow.

What's with this "Little Wan'er"?

You

should call her

Fourth...

Sister.

Yes.

Fourth Sister.

Thank you, Sister.

This child.

The brothers all gave her

inkstones,

medical books and other cultured items.

Yet you, as her sister,

give her such a weapon.

What's wrong with that?

My Fourth Sister is destined for great things.

She needs this kind of hidden weapon for self-defence

to be properly equipped.

Ning is being thoughtful.

After all, Wan

is a delicate young woman.

Being alone outside,

she must learn ways to protect herself.

I, Ning, beg you, Grandma

and Mother, to be merciful

and allow me to accompany Wan to the capital.

Don't be ridiculous.

Get up.

I'm not being ridiculous.

Grandma, I'm making this request

firstly because Wan has no personal guards.

If we encounter ordinary thieves,

with my skills,

I can fully ensure her safety.

Secondly,

I haven't been back to the capital for ten years.

I wish...

I wish that before I get married,

I could go back there one more time.

You're a young lady,

you shouldn't be talking about marriage.

Mother,

you've already been arranging matches for me in secret,

why can't I speak of it?

Anyway,

if you don't agree,

I won't get married at all.

When Wan returns to the capital,

I will definitely

arrange personal guards

to protect her safety.

If you wish,

after you're married,

you can also return to the capital.

Mother,

please stop trying to fool me.

Grandma in her day

was also a heroine who rode horses and wielded bows.

Why is it that after she married Grandfather,

she never returned to the capital?

Was it because she didn't want to?

Have I spoiled you too much

that you think you can

speculate about your elders' affairs?

Let her be.

Mother.

This child...

I understand Ning's thoughts.

Let her accompany Wan.

After all,

after marriage,

the days of freedom will be gone.

Thank you, Grandma.

Grandma!

Grandma is the best.

Little Wan'er,

we can go to the capital together now.

That's wonderful!

Thank you, Grandma.

Thank you, Grandma.

That's great, Little Wan'er.

[Title Deed]

Come.

Grand Princess.

This is too valuable,

I can't accept it.

Call me Grandma.

Grandma.

These things

are for you to keep as security.

Remember,

when dealing with the Qin family,

don't mention

a single word about this.

When you're alone out there,

be careful at all times,

alright?

Thank you, Grandma.

How did Your Highness get in?

I learned it from Li,

to avoid prying eyes

and enter through the window.

Your Highness, sneaking into a private home at night

is against the law.

There's a good reason for this.

Today I discovered

that Qingyuan Pawnshop

and the Jingzhou garrison's

deputy commander are in collusion.

That's why I rushed here from my post.

Did you catch anyone?

No,

the suspect heard rumours

and escaped beforehand.

But Bai Feng has gone to investigate.

Then why did Your Highness come back?

I had planned to leave with you,

but now it seems

I'll need to wait a few more days.

So,

I wonder if you'll leave with Qin Yan

or wait for me?

I am a daughter of the Qin family,

I should go with Qin Yan,

to avoid gossip

and difficult explanations to the Marquis of Zhongyong.

You have a point.

Since Qin Yan arrived,

I can't hold you back under the pretext of formal matters.

This is the token of the Prince Rui's Mansion.

Keep it for protection.

I can't accept such a valuable token.

Qin Yan has personal guards,

and Your Ladyship is returning to the capital with me,

nothing bad will happen.

If you encounter common bandits,

they can still handle it,

but if you meet corrupt officials,

this token will be more effective than anything they have.

In winter, there are many refugees in the north,

and there's no shortage of

corrupt officials who aid the wicked.

Just keep this token

as your talisman.

Then you...

How long will Your Highness remain in Jingzhou?

Once I catch that traitor in the army,

I'll come after you.

Don't worry.

Your Highness is wise and capable,

I have no concerns.

May...

May I use your daybed?

You can't rest here!

I need to return to my post before dawn.

I'm too exhausted to go back to the Marquis Mansion.

[Marquis of Anyang's Mansion]

Ning.

Look at you,

so reckless.

Dressed like this,

you hardly look like a lady from a noble family.

I think Ning looks exceptionally spirited

dressed this way.

Mother.

I'm now Little Wan'er's personal guard.

if I dress too elaborately,

it will slow down my sword-drawing speed.

All right.

Heroine Yue,

promise me,

on this journey,

you must be careful.

Mother,

brother,

don't worry about me,

I'll take good care of myself.

I'm leaving now,

take care of yourselves.

Take care.

Just make sure you protect yourself.

Xiang,

you must listen to Cousin Yan on the journey,

and don't be wilful.

Shuang'er, remember this,

once you enter the Marquis Mansion,

you must know your place

and stop being as reckless

and troublesome as before.

Yes.

Your uncle

values rules above all else.

After you enter the Marquis Mansion,

you must behave properly

and never give anyone reason to find fault with you.

Don't worry, Mother.

When I am at the capital,

I'll be the true Ladyship of the Marquis Mansion.

Let's see who dares to pick on me.

Xiang.

Steward Zhou.

-It’s a long journey. -Xiang.

You absolutely must stop being so competitive and stubborn.

Your eighth sister

is your aunt's precious darling.

After entering the Marquis Mansion,

you must control your temper

and be humble when necessary.

As long as you please your uncle and aunt,

your marriage prospects will be good.

I understand, Mother.

Aunt.

We've packed almost everything.

We can depart now.

Thank you for your help, Yan.

Please don't worry.

I'll take full responsibility for all three sisters' safety.

Good.

Bid farewell to Li.

I'll see you off.

Li.

I'm leaving now.

Wan.

Wan, I am useless.

This is all I've saved over the years.

Please don't think it's too little.

Li, what do you mean?

Qin Xiang has her mother's protection,

and even if Qin Shuang is deemed not as outstanding,

she won't be treated too badly.

But you'll be alone in the capital.

Keep this money for emergencies.

Here.

This is enough.

Consider it payment for my medical services.

Wan.

Li.

The third branch of the family depends on you now.

Whether you're born of the main wife or a concubine,

in my heart,

you will always be my second brother.

Wan.

I won't let you down.

I'm leaving now.

Father.

Mother.

Your daughter, I, can finally go to the capital as wished.

No matter how powerful

those who harmed you may be,

I will do everything in my power

to clear your names.

Your Ladyship, please drink.

You two, come with me.

It's not even winter month yet,

how can it be so cold?

Why did we have to abandon the water route?

We can't even hire a carriage in this backwater place.

Can we even reach the posthouse tonight?

Just bear with it.

It gets colder as we go north,

and in a few days the canal will freeze over and boats won't be able to pass.

Your Ladyship is so knowledgeable.

In such cold weather,

how much longer will Little Wan'er stand there watching?

My Lady,

standing in the wind for too long will make you catch cold.

Let's go inside.

These tea pastries

are our local specialty.

Ladies, please help yourselves.

Have some hot tea.

Little Wan'er, this is quite delicious,

try some quickly.

The Yunwu Mountain area is famous for tea,

these tea pastries truly have a unique flavour.

Your Ladyship, sisters,

we've finally found a carriage.

But it's getting dark early.

Tonight,

I'm afraid we'll need to find lodging nearby.

Innkeeper,

is there an inn nearby where we can stay?

There's one up ahead.

Just follow the main road,

past Sanyuan Village and you'll reach it.

It's just that...

What is it?

It's just that in recent months,

Sanyuan Village hasn't been peaceful.

If you're going there,

you'd better leave soon,

it gets too dangerous after dark.

Innkeeper,

what happened in the Sanyuan Village?

I've heard that

the village is haunted by monsters,

and they come out after dark to eat people.

In broad daylight, how could there be monsters?

Exactly. With me here,

we needn't fear any monsters.

The wise don't speak of supernatural things.

Your Ladyship needn't believe such hearsay from the backwoods.

The carriage is waiting at the entrance.

Your Ladyship and ladies, please get in.

Be careful, everyone.

Let's go.

Stop looking,

hurry up.

[Fortune Inn]

Don't go!

Stop!

Wan,

we should leave.

In broad daylight, what monsters could there be?

Exactly.

Besides, you have me here.

Little Wan'er, let's go.

Let's go.

Come on.

Distinguished guests from afar,

please come inside.

It looks like heavy snow will soon block the mountain passes.

My place is the best option now.

The main rooms are the cleanest,

please rest assured.

Come, this way please.

Have some hot tea.

Come in.

Here.

Innkeeper, quickly prepare something,

everyone's starving.

Little Wan'er,

come, have some hot tea first.

Innkeeper,

why are there

garlic and animal horns hanging on all the village doors?

What are they for?

Well...

My Lady, I'll wait outside.

We heard earlier

that this area has been troubled by monsters.

Since you already know,

I won't hide it from you.

There used to be a large tea plantation in the hills behind here

that was doing very well.

But about six months ago,

several people died one after another at that plantation.

Young workers

mysteriously disappeared without a trace.

When their bodies were found,

all their organs had been removed.

It was a horrific way to die.

Could it have been

wild animals from the mountains?

The hunters practically turned the Yunwu Mountain upside down,

but they didn't find any trace of wild beasts.

With such a serious matter,

didn't the authorities investigate?

They did.

The officials investigated for months

but found nothing.

That's when rumours started

about a monster in the tea plantation eating people.

But don't worry, distinguished guests,

since the plantation was shut down,

there haven't been any deaths for over a month.

But we're not monsters.

Why are these villagers

looking at us with such hostility?

The villagers are ignorant.

They say too many outsiders have been coming here,

bringing unclean things into the village

and causing all these troubles.

That's why

Sanyuan Village

has become what it is today.

Cui!

Cui!

Cui!

Ma'am.

My dear Cui!

-Be careful. -Cui.

How can Grandma go on without you?

My poor Cui.

Wan.

Hurry! Everyone follow!

Cui, what happened to you?

Come.

Cui.

Careful now.

The Feng family line is finished.

What do you mean?

That old woman is Mrs. Feng from the eastern village,

whose son and daughter were killed by demons.

She only had one granddaughter left to live with.

By the looks of it,

I pray

nothing happens to my inn.

Wan,

we cannot stay here long.

Make those outsiders get out!

-Get out! -Yes!

Make those outsiders leave!

Get out!

How dare you, insolent peasants!

Stop this commotion at once!

Mr. Huang,

w-what are you doing?

Telling these outsiders to leave.

Our Sanyuan Village

finally had a few days of peace,

but as soon as these outsiders arrived,

Cui was met with disaster.

If these outsiders stay,

who knows who'll be next to die.

Make these outsiders leave the Sanyuan Village territory,

Get out! Get out!

Everyone, attention!

Protect the women,

and arrest all these troublemakers.

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

We're not afraid of you!

Trying to bully us?

Make them leave!

Get out!

Leave now!

Cousin Yan, the locals here are fierce.

If a real conflict breaks out,

there will surely be casualties.

Don't worry, Wan.

These few troublemakers

are no match for the Marquis Mansion guards.

Attack!

Don't!

Danger!

Stop!

Doctor Sun. Doctor Sun.

Doctor Sun.

Doctor Sun, what brings you here?

Senior was treating Mrs. Feng.

I heard the noise and rushed here.

With heavy snow coming,

driving people away now

is pushing them toward certain death, isn't it?

But...

They can stay at Herbal Garden.

[Medicine King Valley, Sun Haoyue]

No, no!

-What if they bring you trouble? -Don't worry.

They won't.

Senior.

Senior Sun.

-You may leave. -Let me through.

Junior Sister!

What are you doing here?

Let...

Let me introduce.

This person here

is the legendary

Senior disciple from the Medicine King Valley,

Sun Haoyue.

Greet him.

Qin Wan pays respects to Senior Brother.

Senior, this is our junior sister,

Qin Wan.

Since you completed your training and left the mountain,

she's become Master's favourite.

Hello, Junior.

So you two

are Wan's seniors.

I am Wan's cousin, Qin Yan.

It's my pleasure today

to meet the two divine doctors from Medicine King Valley

I'm truly honoured.

Young Master Qin.

Let's depart now.

Okay.

Where are we going?

We're going to Senior's Herbal Garden.

Since they won't let you stay here anymore,

where else could we go?

[Herbal Garden]

Young Master, you're back.

Mr. Dong.

Let me take that.

How is my wife?

She's doing well.

These are my friends.

Please arrange accommodations for them.

I'll go check on her.

Alright.

Divine doctor?

He's being quite rude here.

Madam is seriously ill.

Young Master has always taken care of her personally

and never delegates this duty to others.

He doesn't mean to slight you all.

Please understand.

Doctor Sun's devotion to his wife

is truly admirable.

This residence is quite spacious.

Please make yourselves at home

as if you were in your own house.

Don't stand on ceremony.

Thank you.

Come, please go inside.

This way, sir.

Junior.

Where's that Yan fellow?

How dare he let you enter the capital alone?

Senior, you're talking nonsense again.

Lord Yan isn't my bodyguard.

What would it mean if he followed me everywhere?

Let me tell you,

we're fortunate to have met Senior Haoyue this time,

otherwise you all would be sleeping on the streets.

So where is that Yan fellow?

Senior.

How did you know Senior Brother lives here?

Well, let me tell you,

after I left Jingzhou,

I heard about a compassionate doctor

named Doctor Sun at the Yunwu Mountain.

So I came to meet him.

And when we met,

guess who it was?

It was our Senior Haoyue!

Since he completed his training and left,

we haven't seen each other for so many years.

This meeting

must be our fate.

The three of us

must have a good exchange of knowledge.

Okay.

Little Wan'er, hurry up!

Coming!

Let's go.

I'm freezing to death!

Treatment prescription.

Ginkgo nuts.

Thank goodness your senior has such a large house.

If I have to cramp together with your two

like I did on the boat,

I would really start cursing.

Though this place is a bit chilly,

the atmosphere is quite wonderful.

I heard your senior's wife isn't in good health.

This place seems suitable for her recovery.

Isn't your senior a divine physician?

How come he can't even cure his own wife?

A great doctor isn't a deity,

some illnesses are beyond healing.

My Lady, Your Ladyship,

Mr. Dong has brought the bedding.

I'll go make your beds.

Fuling, just give me mine.

Here.

No, um...

Your Ladyship, let me make your bed.

No need,

just make Little Wan'er's bed.

Let's take a walk in the garden.

I don't want to.

I woke up way too early today,

I need to catch up on sleep.

There are no monsters in this world,

but the Feng family's granddaughter's arm

was dry as a withered bone.

There were no blood stains on the linen nor wooden boards.

Clearly all blood was drained from her body when she died.

How could any human possibly do this?

How long will Your Highness be delayed in Jingzhou?

Once I catch that traitor in the army,

I'll come after you.

Don't worry.

With Lord Yan's help,

I will surely expose that monster's true form.

But,

when will he arrive?

Master, would you like to rest for a while?

No,

it's about to snow again,

and the horses won't run fast on nowy paths,

making it even harder to catch up with them.

But you've been riding all day.

I'm not that delicate.

Miss Qin,

did I startle you?

This is Young Master's patient.

Why did the Senior lock the patient in here?

This patient suffers from hysteria,

and often hurts others during episodes.

What's wrong with him?

He gets like this during an episode,

which is why Young Master kept him here for treatment,

to prevent him from harming others or himself.

Miss Qin,

please go somewhere else for now,

I need to give him his medicine.

Thank you for your trouble, Mr. Dong.

Senior, are you alright?

I'm fine.

Were you going to meet Sister-in-Law?

-I haven’t... -I know the way.

I'll take you there. Let's go.

Alright.

It's just ahead.

It's this way.

[Benevolent Heart]

Senior Brother.

Junior Brother. Little Junior Sister.

Greetings, Senior Brother.

This is my brother-in-law,

Bai Feijue.

Thank you, Senior Brother.

Nice to meet you, Mr. Bai.

Thank you for your help, Senior Brother.

Or else we wouldn't have a place to stay.

I, Qin Wan, am truly grateful.

Miss Qin, please don't be so formal.

There's no need for such formalities between fellow disciples.

Though the Herbal Garden is modest,

it is spacious and open.

Junior Sister, feel free to look around.

Compared to the Medicine King Valley,

it has its own unique charm.

I heard your wife is unwell.

After I pay my respects to her,

I will certainly enjoy exploring this place.

You're too kind, Junior Sister.

Feiyan, as the lady of the house, should have been the one

to welcome you, Junior Sister.

Unfortunately, she's not feeling well.

So please forgive our poor hospitality.

You say there's no need for formalities,

yet you're the most formal of all.

Alright, take us to see your wife.

It's kind of you to think of Feiyan.

Well then,

follow me.

Please, come in.

Your sister-in-law suffers from insomnia due to her illness.

She needs the Yunmeng Incense I specially prepared for her

to fall asleep,

which most people cannot tolerate.

She just took her medicine and fell asleep.

You can look at her

from here.

Alright.

Let's go back.