Original subtitles

[The Wanted Detective]

How's your task going?

Everything is proceeding

according to your plan.

It's just that

Xiao Beiming...

Once the fish bites,

it won't let go easily.

By the time it realizes,

the hook's already stuck.

Continue as planned.

Yes.

Xiao Beiming?

This game of chess

is getting more and more interesting.

[The Wanted Detective]

[Episode 10]

[Blessings and Longevity]

When Master was young

and fighting enemies on the battlefield,

he suffered many injuries

that left many lasting effects.

In daily life,

he uses these tonics

to maintain his health.

Miss Huo,

I'm a bit confused by what you said.

You're the only daughter of the Huo family.

Who in this household could harm you

that it would actually

make you say "self-protection?"

You two came from

the central yard and the west courtyard.

Can't you see

how rundown the east courtyard is

by comparison?

I am indeed the only daughter of the family,

but one no one cares about.

Looks like Madam Feng is awake.

Since she's awake,

may we see her?

Her health is poor.

Now she's been overwhelmed with grief.

I'm afraid...

It's fine.

My Lords, please wait a moment.

Well?

Nothing I can tell for now.

We'll need to take all the medicine back

for testing

before I can draw any conclusions.

Where is Constable Zhong?

Constable Zhong and Constable Tong

are questioning someone in the East Courtyard.

Constable Tong?

You've seen him before—

Tong Shuang.

Let's go.

Take me to see them.

Wait.

I'll grab a few more bottles of medicine.

Better to test more.

I'll take that one too.

Let's go.

This way, please.

Why aren't they here yet?

It's about time.

The effects should be kicking in.

Wait!

Coroner Feng, what's wrong?

I think I've forgotten

something.

What is it?

The token of the Elite Constabulary Unit.

Would you two mind

coming back with me to get it?

Let's go.

You can go back by yourself.

This way.

Coroner Feng, are you alright?

I'm fine.

I'm alright.

Look at me.

I'm so careless.

These are all pieces of evidence.

What should I do?

I'm almost done here.

Are you...

Mr. Zhuge,

are you alright?

Mr. Zhuge,

are you okay?

Where's the toilet?

I'll take you there!

It's over there!

Feeling better?

Hurry up.

You grieve so deeply

for General Huo.

It seems you two were very close.

Yes.

He took me in as a concubine

after returning from the battlefield.

It's been 23 years now.

All these years,

we've treated each other with respect

and lived in harmony.

Now that he's gone,

my heart

aches terribly.

And that pain

made my body collapse.

Madam.

My mom

is very weak right now.

If you

don't have any more questions,

then...

Madam Feng, Miss Huo, thank you.

Sorry for troubling you for so long.

We should take our leave now.

Sorry for the poor hospitality.

Please excuse me for not seeing you out.

Take care, My Lords.

Li Xiao took him to the latrine.

He won't be able to hold him much longer.

You have to leave now.

We'll stall Zhuge Kongyun.

Go now.

We'll meet later

at Sanli Teahouse.

Constable Tong.

Miss Huo.

Weren't you just

with Constable Zhong?

Why are you alone now?

I have something important to attend to

at the Elite Constabulary Unit.

Did you follow me here

because you had something to ask?

The more I think about it,

the more I believe you're not Constable Tong,

but the old acquaintance

I just mentioned.

Miss Huo,

we've never met before.

You must have mistaken me for someone else.

I have no great talents

and know little of martial arts,

but when it comes to disguises,

I know a thing or two.

Besides,

those eyes of yours

are too familiar to me.

-So... -Miss Huo, you've got the wrong person.

Long time no see,

Xiao Beiming.

We've met before?

I'm actually a little embarrassed to admit it,

but I used to

admire Constable Xiao a lot.

I know all the cases you've solved

like the back of my hand.

I even sneaked to the gate

of the Elite Constabulary several times

to watch you.

Since you've

uncovered my identity,

aren't you afraid I'll silence you?

I don't believe you're Yesha.

Why?

Because Zhong Xueman

has always been by your side.

You two are quite something,

coming up with such a plan.

Beiming is indeed impressive.

He was always one step ahead

of Zhuge Kongyun.

Truly remarkable.

He's coming.

Mr. Zhuge,

what's wrong with you?

Mr. Zhuge,

what happened to you?

This pill is called the Taste-Blocking Pill.

After taking it,

a person's sense of taste and smell

will be blocked for an hour—

they won't be able to detect

any scent.

It'll make you more comfortable.

This isn't like

the Five-Blood Pill from last time, is it?

This pill is a unique formula

I developed myself.

I wouldn't

give it to just anyone.

You did this.

Me?

Why do you think so?

That pill...

Look at me.

I forgot to tell you at the time.

The Taste-Blocking Pill

does block

your taste and smell,

but some people

might experience other symptoms.

What symptoms?

Non-stop diarrhea.

Come on.

How could you give Mr. Zhuge

something like this?

I didn't want to give it to him.

He couldn't stand the smell

of the autopsy,

so I gave it to him.

It's just an autopsy.

We're all constables.

Exactly.

You can't even handle this?

Right.

And you even need to take medicine?

You...

You...

It's alright, Mr. Zhuge.

You'll be fine once the diarrhea has cleared up.

Once your diarrhea clears up tomorrow,

we can talk about the case.

If there's anyone in the world

who hates you most and wants to kill you,

it's her.

Yet she stays by your side,

taking risks with you.

That shows

you've earned her trust.

Since she can do it,

why can't I?

You really are smart.

To receive such praise from Constable Xiao

is a great honor.

However,

there's one thing I still don't understand.

I hope you

can be honest with me.

Go ahead.

You're now a convicted man.

Why are you so invested

in my father's case,

even willing to risk your life

to investigate Huo Mansion?

There must be a reason.

Could it be

that my father's case

is related to Fengbo Lake?

That's right.

We found that General Huo

is connected to our leads.

But just as we arrived at Huo Mansion,

General Huo died mysteriously.

It's too coincidental,

naturally raising suspicion.

But...

But my father...

strangled himself to death.

You said yourself

that seeing isn't always believing.

My Lord.

Someone's coming.

There are guards ahead

and Zhuge Kongyun behind.

I have a plan. Follow me.

The Huo mother and daughter aren't simple,

especially Miss Huo.

She speaks with hidden meanings.

Really?

I think she's okay.

I've noticed you always

defend Miss Huo.

I don't think so.

Why hasn't Beiming returned yet?

Logically,

he left before us

and should be back by now.

Could something have happened?

Zhuge Kongyun discovered him?

Young Master, are you feeling better?

[Huo Mansion]

I'm fine now.

Mr. Zhuge, you should go back and get some rest.

If you need anything,

I'm at your service.

Uncle Wu,

why did you come to clean up at this hour?

Alright, just go now.

Why are you dressed like this?

Huo Dairong helped me disguise myself

to avoid

being discovered by Zhuge Kongyun.

Huo Dairong?

She?

She uncovered my identity.

She recognized you

and helped you escape?

You two really are old friends,

aren't you?

I really haven't seen her before.

I swear, I truly haven't.

Beiming,

so why did she help you?

She asked me to help uncover

the truth behind her father's death.

Her words aren't trustworthy.

That's right.

The Huo family is complicated.

Huo Dairong is extremely clever

and hard to read.

But for now, it seems

she doesn't mean me any harm.

In fact,

she even shared some clues

about her father's death.

What clues?

Since you also believe

there's something suspicious about General Huo's death,

I'm sure—given your intelligence—

you must already have someone in mind.

Mrs. Huo.

Mrs. Huo?

That's right.

My father had a bad temper,

but he had never laid a hand on anyone.

Yet six months ago,

he suddenly started acting strangely.

He became increasingly violent

and would lash out

at the slightest displeasure.

As for my mom's illness...

rather than saying she fell ill from grief,

it's more accurate to say

she was worn down by my father's abuse.

Then why do you suspect Mrs. Huo?

I consulted a physician.

If someone were of sound mind,

they would never treat

their own family that cruelly.

So I suspect

my father was poisoned.

Everything he ate, wore, or used—

including his medicine—

was managed by Mrs. Huo.

She's the most likely suspect.

But it's only a suspicion—

I have no proof.

That's why I want to investigate.

Huo Dairong said

Mrs. Huo was taken as General Huo's second wife

five years ago,

when she was just 16.

What about his first wife?

His first wife

passed away five years ago

without leaving any children.

That day, when I observed Mrs. Huo,

I noticed her behavior was flippant—

not at all like a refined lady from a noble family.

Huo Dairong also said

Mrs. Huo's father and brother

run a weapons workshop.

After she married into the family,

that workshop became

a designated supplier for the military.

Exchanging his own daughter's happiness

for wealth and status—

that's quite

a profitable deal.

Whether there was a deal behind the scenes,

Miss Huo isn't sure.

She only said that

after Mrs. Huo married into the family,

she was never happy.

She was gloomy all day,

shut herself in,

and spoke to no one.

It wasn't until three years ago that she seemed to get better

and began to smile a little.

Three years ago?

Huo Dairong harbors deep resentment

toward Mrs. Huo.

We can't judge

based on her words alone.

We still need to find a way

to meet Mrs. Huo

ourselves.

This Miss Huo is hard to figure out.

You'd best not show up

in Huo Mansion again.

If it really was Mrs. Huo,

then General Huo's death

likely has nothing to do with Yesha.

The fact that General Huo died

just as we arrived to investigate

might really be a coincidence.

Either way,

let's get to the bottom of it first.

General Huo's death

was caused by long-term use

of hallucinogenic drugs.

So the suspect

must be someone in Huo Mansion.

But there's one thing

I don't understand.

It seems to have no connection

to Yesha, Xiao Beiming.

Exactly.

Maybe there never was a connection.

Yun,

we made a solemn pledge

to His Majesty.

We can't afford to be stubborn

and waste time.

But I feel like

Xiao Beiming is right beside us.

Do you have any evidence?

Not yet.

But Father,

please give me a few more days.

Maybe

by solving General Huo's case,

we can uncover its connection to Yesha.

But if we can't catch Xiao Beiming,

even if we solve

100 cases,

it won't help.

If His Majesty blames us,

neither of us can bear the consequences.

But right now,

there are no other leads.

Let's take a gamble.

Why hasn't anyone returned yet?

Could anything have gone wrong?

Look.

The Huo family is still in mourning.

Why is Xue Qianshan

out at this time?

Let's go check.

I'll go with you.

Coroner Feng,

you go back and check the medicines.

Don't follow too closely.

It'll raise suspicion.

That guy's sneaky—

clearly up to no good.

Let's go.

This place is hidden away,

with high walls

and guards at the entrance.

Something's definitely off.

From my past experience

investigating cases in the capital,

this could very well

be an illegal gambling den.

An illegal gambling den?

Unlike the official gambling houses outside,

which are

regulated

and keep records

of all gamblers,

these illegal gambling den

operate without oversight

and with much higher stakes.

Seems like Xue Qianshan not only likes to gamble,

but he also plays for big stakes.

That's strange then—

how could he afford to go to such a place

with his salary

as a disciple?

Where does he get the money?

Someone's coming.

Give it back.

Okay.

Bring another 500 taels of silver,

and I'll return it to you.

That voice sounds familiar.

You're just returning it to me.

Why do you want another 500 taels?

What's the problem?

-The entire Huo family fortune -It's him.

is in your hands.

It's more than just 500 taels.

You...

Let me play a few rounds.

Keep an eye on Xue Qianshan,

and I'll follow that guy.

Let's meet at Dingfeng Pavilion.

Be careful.

Constable Zhong.

What are you doing here?

Shouldn't I be asking you that?

[Yuyan Rouge Shop]

Are you tailing Xue Qianshan?

On my way to Huo Mansion,

I ran into Xue Qianshan.

He refused visitors today,

so I wanted to see what he was up to.

I see.

Wait.

You went to Huo Mansion alone

without telling me?

Are you trying to act alone again?

Didn't you have a stomach ache?

No, wait.

You wanted to go to Huo Mansion too, right?

You didn't tell me either.

Well, I...

Why is he, a man,

buying rouge?

You're asking me?

You dress like this every day

and smell really nice.

Shouldn't you know best?

Be serious when investigating cases.

Let's go take a look.

[Yuyan Rouge Shop]

This is the perfume powder.

10 taels of silver.

Just a tiny box of perfume powder

costs ten taels?

This perfume powder is called Beauty Snow,

made from century-old agarwood

and Western orchids.

Extremely precious.

Let alone 10 taels,

at peak demand,

people fight over it for 20 taels.

Don't tell me

you don't even know about this.

How would I know about this?

I don't use it.

But you, a man,

sure know quite a bit.

As a constable,

one should know a little about everything.

It seems

you're not quite qualified,

whether as a woman

or a constable.

Mr. Zhuge, you didn't spend

those 10 taels of silver

just to mock me, did you?

It's for the case, of course.

That rough brute Xue Qianshan

probably wouldn't use

such precious perfume himself.

That's right.

Take a sniff.

This perfume powder has a very unique scent.

That night at the morgue,

I think I smelled this scent

on someone

from Huo Mansion.

I smelled it too,

during yesterday's interrogation.

Could we be talking about

the same person?

Let's go to Huo Mansion.

Now?

Speed is crucial in battle.

Do you have

something else to do?

No.

Constable Zhong.

Don't you feel like

you've changed

recently?

What?

You're not as cynical as before,

your brow isn't as furrowed,

and especially, the murderous look

in your eyes is gone.

But your sharp, sarcastic way

of teasing me

is just like it was three years ago.

Such a short time,

yet such a big change.

Constable Zhong,

Could it be that you've encountered

something… or someone…

who makes you happy?

I've always been like this.

It's just that we haven't communicated much,

so you don't really know me.

Is that so?

I don't want to chat.

I'm heading to Huo Mansion now.

Come if you want, or don't.

Constable Zhong?

Mr. Zhuge?

What brings you here so late?

Miss Huo,

we've discovered a crucial lead

in General Huo's case.

Time is of the essence,

so we had no choice but to visit you this late.

I apologize

for disturbing you.

What discovery could possibly be so urgent

that you had to come at this hour?

Miss Huo, do you recognize this?

It's Beauty Snow.

Is this Beauty Snow

something you

usually use?

Yes, I do use it.

You didn't buy it.

Someone gave it to you.

Do I need someone else

to give me cosmetics?

I checked with the steward

and reviewed your monthly allowance.

It turns out the Huo family has very strict standards

for food, clothing, and daily expenses,

especially for you.

With your allowance,

I doubt you could afford

such an expensive cosmetic.

Even if this Beauty Snow

was a gift,

so what?

Today, we noticed

Xue Qianshan acting suspiciously.

We followed him and found that

he bought this Beauty Snow.

It's a rare luxury—

only a few jars are available

in the capital each month.

Unless we're mistaken,

this one

was gifted to you by Xue Qianshan.

What exactly is the relationship

between you two?

This Xishi Snow

was indeed given to me by Xue Qianshan.

But there's nothing

between us.

It's completely impossible

for me to have any relationship with him.

He's been pestering me.

I accepted it

only because

I didn't want to make things ugly between us.

Is that a problem?

Not at all.

Since Xue Qianshan

has feelings for you,

would you

be willing to help us?

Help you?

With what?

Beiming.

Thank you.

It's getting windy tonight.

Let me close the window.

I need some fresh air.

I'll be with you.

This swill cart is so heavy.

How am I supposed to push it by myself?

But you can't just

leave it in the middle of the road.

It's pitch dark out here.

If someone runs into it

and gets splashed with filth,

-it'll be a real mess. -Alright, alright.

Officers, since you think

the cart's in the way,

then do me a favor

and help move it.

Don't worry,

I won't ask for your help for nothing.

I'll pay you.

You...

What do you mean?

The Elite Constabulary Unit

isn't what it was three years ago.

You should take whatever extra money you can get.

It's nothing to be ashamed of.

You're pushing it!

Tong Shuang.

If—

I mean if—

if your mistake

caused people close to you

to suffer,

what would you think? What would you do?

You're

the only one I have left.

We're

thick as thieves.

If I make a mistake

and drag you down with me,

you wouldn't blame me, right?

Of course not.

I...

I mean what if it was someone else?

A stranger, even?

If it's someone else,

then of course you should make it right.

Make it right?

Think about it.

If your house caught fire

and accidentally

burned down someone else's house,

you can't just

stand there and watch them

sleep on the street, right?

You'd have to do whatever it takes

to rebuild their house.

Senior, are we really going to move this?

Hurry up.

Don't cause trouble for the neighbors.

Thank you for your trouble, officers.

Thank you.

Beiming,

did I say something wrong again?

No.

You said it perfectly.

Thank you.

[Huo Mansion]

Dairong?

What brings you here?

I was restless

and just wandering around.

I didn't expect

to end up here.

Seems like you're

facing some trouble.

Tell me about it.

I'll help you sort it out.

My father passed suddenly

without arranging a marriage for me.

As you know,

Mrs. Huo

has never accepted me

or my mother.

Now,

my mother and I

don't know who we can rely on.

Those tears come so easily.

This Miss Huo is quite something.

Dairong, don't worry.

As long as I'm here,

I won't let you suffer any injustice.

Thank you for your kindness.

However,

women's

daily expenses

have always been high.

I know

your monthly salary.

I'm afraid

supporting my mother and me

would be difficult for you.

How could I

burden you like that?

You're overthinking it.

I've been lucky lately

and found a way to make money.

I even earned a good amount today—

this much.

50 taels?

500 taels.

There will be more income in the future.

How do you make money?

I'm afraid money earned by luck

isn't reliable.

I have a treasure.

Using it to make money

couldn't be more secure.

A treasure?

What treasure could be worth so much?

The treasure itself isn't valuable,

but it can bring me

a lot of money.

Dairong,

as long as you're willing to be with me,

I promise you'll live

a life of glory from now on.

Really?

I don't believe it.

Are you deceiving me?

Dairong, you don't trust me?

I'll go get the treasure

right now

and show it to you.

Wait for me, Dairong.

He didn't tell you what the treasure was?

Where did he go to get it?

He's been gone so long.

Murder! Murder!

Coroner Feng?

Why are you here?

What exactly

happened just now?

What's going on?

Snap out of it!

Why do you have a knife in your hand?

A knife?

He's dead.

How did Xue Qianshan die?

I didn't kill him.

I don't know.

I didn't kill anyone.

I didn't kill anyone.

Stop him!

I didn't kill him!

Take the murderer away!

Wait!

The matter hasn't been investigated yet.

What else is there to investigate?

Do you want to see the entire Huo family

wiped out before you're satisfied?

Mrs. Huo,

we're the last ones

who want to see another murder in Huo Mansion.

I know Coroner Feng.

He wouldn't even

kill a chicken.

How could he possibly kill a person?

There's something off about it.

Give me some time to investigate thoroughly.

Don't arrest the wrong person.

Are you

trying to cover for him?

Of course not,

but we also won't convict anyone without solid evidence.

There are still

many suspicious points

in this case.

The knife was in his hand.

The victim died at his feet.

What more is there to doubt?

Do you investigate cases

by just talking?

Mr. Zhuge,

words alone aren't proof.

Actually, it's not complicated.

There were no signs

of a struggle at the scene.

And Xue Qianshan

was stabbed in the chest,

which means he was facing the killer

when it happened.

Xue Qianshan was highly skilled in martial arts.

For the killer to take him down with a single blow,

they must

have either been

a master themselves

or...

Or someone

he knew

well enough

to catch him

off guard.

Coroner Feng and Xue Qianshan

weren't close.

Do you think

he would ambush him?

Maybe

he's a martial arts master.

What kind of master

sits dumbfounded on the ground

after killing someone,

letting you

catch him so easily?

Shut up.

You have no right to speak here.

Miss Huo is right.

Most importantly,

Coroner Feng has no reason

to kill Xue Qianshan.

Who knows?

Anyway,

we can't just let him go.

Coroner Feng

is a member of our Elite Constabulary Unit.

Even if he is a suspect,

he must be handed over

to the Elite Constabulary Unit for proper handling.

He's unconscious now.

Please allow me

to take him back.

But you're all in this together.

Mrs. Huo,

please don't make baseless accusations.

I'll say it one last time.

Hand him over.

Senior Li,

let me remind you:

The case isn't solved yet.

Using torture without authorization is a serious crime.

The Huo family has already had

enough trouble lately.

You...

Take him away.

Thank you.

We'll take Coroner Feng back

for questioning

and give the Huo family an answer.

But until the matter is cleared up,

I ask that no one

leave Huo Mansion.

As for the body,

the Secret Investigation Unit will keep it for now.

Thank you, Miss Huo,

for speaking up just now.

It's nothing.

I never expected

something like this would happen.

What do you plan to do with him?

We'll interrogate him according to the law.

Don't worry.

We'll get to the bottom of it.

Thank you then.

I'll head back now.

Take Coroner Feng back with you.

I'll go back and find someone to handle the body.

You're not staying to question him?

This case isn't complicated.

There's nothing much to question.

Besides, didn't you say it yourself?

The killer is either a martial arts master

or someone familiar to Xue Qianshan.

Questioning him won't help.

Did you discover something?

Coroner Feng ruined this day.

I'm tired.

I'm going back to rest.

But you...

Don't worry.

I'll come back

first thing tomorrow morning.