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[The Wanted Detective]

[Episode 26]

You're awake?

You scared us to death.

Dairong.

Where's Beiming?

He's been taken by the Elite Constabulary Unit again.

Take it easy.

You're still very weak.

I need to find him.

Constable Zhong,

where are you going?

I need to find Beiming.

I'm afraid that's not possible right now.

What do you mean?

Chief Fang has given orders

that no one is allowed to see him.

Why?

Huang Wuchang

died at the worst possible time.

With Huang Wuchang dead,

Beiming's suspicion

is even harder to clear now.

And that old bastard Zhuge

keeps watching the Elite Constabulary Unit,

saying he'll report to the Ministry of Justice

to co-investigate Beiming.

Chief Fang has no choice in this matter.

Huang Wuchang is dead,

but before he died,

didn't he say Yesha was at Haiya?

You all heard it.

Isn't that proof

that Beiming isn't Yesha?

You're right,

but at that time,

only the few of us heard it.

Our relationship with Beiming

is well known to everyone,

so we can't be witnesses.

I still need to find Chief Fang

and explain everything clearly.

-Constable Zhong. -Xueman.

Finding Chief Fang now

won't solve the problem.

Let's think of another way.

-Beiming. -Beiming.

Beiming!

It's all right.

Weren't you arrested by the Elite Constabulary Unit

and not allowed to leave?

How come you're here?

I escaped.

Escaped?

W-What?

Beiming, are you crazy?

What happened?

Someone helped me.

Yesha is at Haiya?

That's what Huang Wuchang told you

before he died?

I never expected

Huang Wuchang

would take his own life like that.

Now that he's dead,

things are even more complicated.

Now, Zhuge Tong

is pushing for a joint trial with the Ministry of Justice.

I've tried my best to delay it,

but there's no one now

who can clear your name.

Once convicted,

you'll be beyond salvation.

I understand.

What do you mean?

I'm letting you go.

I've already sent everyone else away.

Letting me go?

If there's anyone in this world

who can stop Yesha,

I'm afraid you're the only one.

-But the whole capital... -Do you remember

how you tricked Yesha

with Shen Bi's fake death?

I'll use the same method.

I'll find a death row prisoner to replace you.

But that's too risky.

He'll be exposed immediately during questioning.

I'll report to the Ministry of Justice

that you've contracted a plague

and no one can come near you.

Those people

value their lives too much

to take such a risk.

However,

this plan won't work for long.

I can only give you

half a month at most.

If you catch Yesha

within half a month,

everything will be fine.

This is too dangerous.

If they discover you've released a key criminal,

you won't just be dismissed and investigated.

You'll be executed.

Someone has to

do something, right?

Xiao Beiming,

I've noticed you're very much like your Master

when he was young.

You're equally intelligent.

But you both let your emotions

get the better of you

and act recklessly,

often making

foolish decisions.

He once told me

that right and wrong are more important than life and death.

I disagreed.

Because of this,

we often argued.

Now that I'm older,

I've actually started

to understand him more and more.

I even envy him somewhat.

I've been a coward my whole life.

Trusting you

is the most daring decision

I've ever made.

The feeling is quite addictive.

Even if I lose this gamble,

when I meet your master in the afterlife,

I'll still be able to stand tall

and tell him

that I,

Fang Tianzheng,

have lived up to the title of Chief

of the Elite Constabulary Unit.

I never thought

Chief Fang would do something like this.

I knew

I wasn't wrong about Chief Fang.

Since he's so loyal,

if he's in trouble,

I can risk my life for him once.

Just once?

Just once.

Right now,

besides Chief Fang,

there are many people behind us.

We will definitely defeat Yesha.

How's the situation outside?

Huang Wuchang's body

was taken by the Secret Investigation Unit.

What about those remaining Yellow Heaven members?

They've been arrested.

They're still being interrogated.

Scarface's wife and daughter

have been rescued,

which proves

that Scarface was coerced.

What about the pill? How is it?

The pill?

The pill was destroyed

and ruined.

Huang Wuchang used thunder gold to make the pill,

and Old Bug's body

also contained thunder gold.

I suspect

the pill Old Bug took

and the one Huang Wuchang made

are the same type.

If that's the case,

then the thunder gold in Old Bug's body

must have come from

the pill he took at the end.

I still need to examine

Old Bug's body myself.

The Secret Investigation Unit still has his body.

That's easy.

I'll figure something out.

Eat more.

If that half-blind Zhuge knew

that we've been treating

the Secret Investigation Unit like our own home,

coming and going as we please,

his one good eye

would probably go blind with anger.

If you ask me,

now that Zhuge Kongyun

has been released,

we shouldn't

go through all the trouble

of sneaking in anymore.

Have him

take us inside.

Huh? What are you thinking?

Even if Zhuge Kongyun

is willing to help us,

what if Beiming gets discovered entering

the Secret Investigation Unit?

What about the Elite Constabulary Unit?

The body needs to be examined.

Just not at the Secret Investigation Unit.

Beiming, what do you mean?

I don't understand.

Tong Shuang,

after we finish eating,

prepare a carriage for me.

All right.

Miss Huo,

after dinner, please help me

tell Zhuge Kongyun,

"That place."

That place?

I'll take you there later.

Let's eat.

Is this the place you mentioned?

You've been meeting

with Zhuge Kongyun here all along?

Before the Fengbo Lake case,

I used to come occasionally.

Looks like he's already here.

Who's this?

Didn't you say that Zhuge Kongyun

once handled a case where

he used the victim as bait

to lure out the killer?

Later, the victim was so frightened

that she developed hysteria,

and tragically drowned

during an episode.

Her mother was so devastated

that she cried until she went blind.

Is this the victim's mother?

All these years,

Zhuge Kongyun has been

taking care of her.

I got it.

I'm almost done.

When did you find out about this?

I discovered it

by chance a long time ago.

You know how peculiar

Zhuge Kongyun's temper is.

He absolutely forbade me from telling anyone.

Have some water too, Mrs. Lin.

Let me fan you.

Is that better?

Thank you.

Fan yourself instead.

I'm fine.

Mrs. Lin!

That voice sounds like Beiming has arrived.

Beiming!

I've come to see you.

Oh, Beiming.

Mrs. Lin.

Beiming.

Mrs. Lin,

how have you been?

Good, I'm doing well.

I've asked Kongyun many times,

but he always tells me

that you're out catching criminals.

I haven't seen you for so long.

I've been so worried.

You must've been through a lot

out there all these years.

It's nothing,

Mrs. Lin. I'm doing fine.

Now that I'm back,

I'm here to stay.

Good,

good.

By the way,

you two must have things to talk about.

I'm a bit tired,

so I'll go rest in my room.

Mrs. Lin.

How about

I accompany you?

Who's this stranger?

Zhong Xueman.

The one you know about.

Really?

Miss Zhong,

Beiming's wife?

Beiming told me

that once he married you

and brought you home,

he would bring you to see me.

And just like that,

three years have passed.

I'm sorry, Mrs. Lin.

But I brought her to see you

as soon as I returned to the capital, didn't I?

Miss Zhong,

come.

Please come inside.

Let's go.

That's nice.

Watch your step.

I can't believe Fang Tianzheng

actually released you.

Chief Fang may be cautious,

but he's a man of integrity.

Thanks

for not telling Mrs. Lin about my situation.

If I had known...

If I'd known, I would've arrested you myself

and told her

you died in the line of duty.

Miss Zhong.

Those two always mention you.

They haven't said

anything nice about me, have they?

They speak very highly of you.

By the way,

you've been married for so long.

Haven't you thought about having a child?

He's always busy with official duties.

You people

are different from us

common folk.

Your hearts

are always filled with grand matters.

If it's not justice and fairness,

then it's the people of Qi Kingdom.

But then again,

how can all evil

possibly be eliminated?

How can all the bad people

possibly be caught?

Sometimes,

you even forget

that you're nothing more

than children after all.

Don't put all those burdens

on your own shoulders.

And don't wait until someday

when you've lost something and regret it

to realize

that the people around you

are the most precious.

If I were to

arrest you right now,

would the Elite Constabulary Unit

be completely done for?

This is indeed

a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Mr. Zhuge,

you're welcome to try.

Your sarcasm

is truly irritating.

You need my help?

Yes.

Old Bug's body?

Not just that.

Fang Tianzheng

took the risk to free you.

This means you told him

quite a lot.

But I'm not Fang Tianzheng.

Tell me what you know.

Let's see if you can

convince me not to arrest you.

Beiming is fortunate

to have met you.

This boy

is like cotton wrapped in iron.

He looks tough on the outside,

but his heart

is too soft.

As they say, what's too rigid breaks easily.

If he can't hold on anymore

and the iron breaks,

that little bit of cotton

will scatter away.

Miss Zhong,

you must take good care of him.

Don't let him be too stubborn.

Don't worry, Mrs. Lin.

I'll look after him.

Are you saying

Yesha wants to use

the pill that Huang Wuchang and Old Bug created

to do something?

That's why we need to

examine Old Bug's body quickly

to confirm my theory.

But the clues from Haiya are also important.

There are no records

of the soldiers who served

in the Canfeng Army back then.

Huo Zongyao's case

left behind many clues

because he once held

an important position in the military.

This indicates that someone

in the court is connected to the Canfeng Army.

That's right,

and that's why I came to you.

You want me to help you find out

if there's anyone else who knows about

the Haiya clues?

With my current status,

investigating would be very difficult,

with obstacles everywhere.

After much consideration,

I believe you're the most suitable person.

I can help you.

However,

I've saved you so many times

Do you plan on

continuing to owe me this favor?

Mr. Zhuge,

what do you want?

The day we catch Yesha

and your name is cleared,

I want you to hold my horse

and announce to the world

that I, Zhuge Kongyun,

am better than you, Xiao Beiming.

I am the greatest detective in Qi Kingdom.

Agreed?

Mr. Zhuge,

without your help these past years,

I wouldn't have made it this far.

The title of greatest detective in Qi Kingdom

has long been rightfully yours.

Cut the flattery.

I'm asking if you agree or not?

Fine.

Alright,

I'll be waiting for that day.

I'll arrange for you to examine the body as soon as possible.

As for the Haiya clues,

just wait for news.

About Mrs. Lin...

After I catch Yesha,

I'll ask Xueman to keep it a secret for you.

This is my first time

examining a corpse in a carriage.

We need to hurry.

Zhuge Kongyun only gave us

two hours

and we need to return the body after examination.

Understood.

Any findings?

Just as we suspected,

besides the thunder gold,

there's also red crystal.

How come

Old Bug's heart is so swollen?

Xueman said

on the day that Old Bug died,

after taking the pill...

His internal energy was so strong

that he could injure her with a single strike.

Old Bug wasn't skilled in martial arts.

If he could possess enough power

to overpower Constable Zhong

after taking this pill,

and if this pill were mass-produced,

wouldn't it cause chaos throughout the land?

This is likely

Yesha's plan.

Wait.

Old Bug's heart

is so swollen like this.

Even if someone briefly possessed

such power,

their heart would rupture

and they would die shortly after.

Even if the pill could be mass-produced,

they wouldn't cause much trouble.

I suspect this pill is still incomplete.

That's why Huang Wuchang forced Tong Shuang

to take the pill

that day on the mountaintop.

It was to verify

the pill's potency.

But Old Bug understood pharmacology.

This pill is still a prototype.

Its toxicity is severe,

and no antidote can reverse it.

He knew that after taking it,

he would certainly die shortly after,

even if he could temporarily escape.

Why would he still take it?

That's also

what's been puzzling me.

Xueman said

Old Bug rambled incoherently

before he died.

Looks like we'll need to visit Haiya.

[Wu Zhui fell ill. His Majesty ordered him to heal in the capital's suburbs]

Wu Zhui?

Who is Wu Zhui?

The clues Zhuge Kongyun found

must be related to the Canfeng Army.

Why does the name Wu Zhui

sound so familiar?

Of course it's familiar.

He's a prominent figure

in the Qi Kingdom

and one of the people

I respect most in my life.

Beiming, you know this person?

He came from humble beginnings,

yet he possesses an unyielding spirit.

Shortly after passing the imperial exam,

he dared to stand in the imperial court

and openly declare to the late emperor

that the national policies at the time were flawed.

Afterward, he harshly rebuked court officials,

saying they couldn't guide the emperor above,

nor benefit the people below.

He said they weren't earning their keep.

That's so bold!

Why didn't the late emperor behead him?

The late emperor valued talent,

believing he was just a scholar

who could only talk theory,

so he sent Wu Zhui to the army at the border,

hoping to temper his spirit.

Little did he know,

Mr. Wu was no mere theorist.

Clad in white, he stayed at the border

for several years,

never holding a weapon,

and never staining himself with blood.

With just paper and brush,

using brilliant strategies,

he repelled multiple enemy invasions.

That's incredible!

Then his name should be

on the Lang Hua Pavilion.

After the late emperor passed away,

he returned to the court.

After His Majesty ascended the throne,

Wu Zhui didn't take a position in court.

Instead, he requested

to carry the royal staff

and serve as an envoy to foreign countries.

He traveled the Western Regions for many years,

secretly resolving countless conflicts

for the Qi Kingdom.

He's truly a legend.

Zhuge Kongyun mentioned in his letter

[Wu Zhui fell ill. His Majesty ordered him to heal in the capital's suburbs]

that Wu Zhui fell seriously ill six months ago.

His Majesty ordered him to return to the capital to recover,

and he's now staying in

a farmstead in the suburbs.

Perhaps it was

his military service at the border

that aroused Zhuge Kongyun's suspicion

of him being connected to the Canfeng Army.

Let's go find him now.

Xueman.

Let me go this time.

How can you go alone?

Beiming,

if this Mr. Wu

is truly connected to the Canfeng Army,

then he likely is

Yesha's next target.

-Should we… -What happened to Mr. Shen

cannot happen again.

If Yesha's men

are still in the capital,

your every move

will be constantly watched.

However, I should

be in the Elite Constabulary Unit's prison right now,

so I'm the most suitable person for this.

Besides,

I've recovered from my illness,

and my internal energy is restored.

Even if something happens to me,

I have ways to escape.

Tong Shuang,

prepare a carriage for me.

Alright.

Don't worry.

Old sir.

Young Master, how can I help you?

I'm looking for someone.

Young Master, who are you looking for?

You.

Mr. Wu.

You've mistaken me for someone else.

I'm just a farmer.

There's no Mr. Wu here.

Young Master,

it's raining hard.

You should hurry home and take shelter.

I heard that in the Battle of Juyong Pass,

you were unfortunately hit in the leg by a stray arrow,

leaving you disabled.

I saw you walking just now.

You must've injured your right leg.

Ordinary farmers have calluses on their hands,

but mostly between the thumb and index finger,

while yours are on your fingertips.

This comes from years of holding a brush

to write.

Moreover,

that murderous aura you carry

cannot be concealed

by that straw raincoat.

Who are you,

and what do you want with me?

[Elite Constabulary Unit]

I'm a constable from the Elite Constabulary Unit.

I have important matters to discuss.

Mr. Wu,

please find a quiet place where we can talk in detail.

With such observation and deduction skills,

you must not be an ordinary person.

Coincidentally,

of all young people of the Qi Kingdom

that I know of,

only two possess such skills.

One is the son of the Chief of the Secret Investigation Unit,

known as Qi Kingdom's top detective.

The other is the disciple of the King of Constables

and is now Qi Kingdom's most wanted criminal.

You just displayed

the token of the Elite Constabulary Unit,

so you must not be

from the Zhuge family.

Mr. Wu, you're indeed impressive.

I am Xiao Beiming.

Sit.

At this moment,

you should be in prison.

It seems the Elite Constabulary Unit

has had some serious trouble.

It's a long story.

I've risked coming here

out of desperation.

Are you here to kill me?

Mr. Wu, you misunderstand.

It was villains

who framed me as Yesha.

I've come to you

to uncover some truths.

What truths?

Haiya.

How much do you know?

Mr. Wu, you must have been

part of the Canfeng Army

with my master,

General Huo Zongyao, and Mr. Miao Jie.

I've come to you

to discover the truth about the Canfeng Army

and Haiya.

It seems

you've uncovered quite a bit.

My old friends

probably didn't understand

that these matters

can't be kept a secret

even if they've died.

Mr. Wu, I...

I once swore with my life

that I would never reveal

anything about Haiya to anyone.

I cannot help you with this matter.

If you are Yesha,

you can take

this old life of mine.

Mr. Wu,

I am not Yesha.

That doesn't matter.

You only have two choices now.

Either kill me

or leave.

Mr. Wu,

there's a massive conspiracy behind Yesha.

If his plot succeeds,

the entire Qi Kingdom will face disaster.

Mr. Wu,

you've devoted yourself to the Qi Kingdom.

Surely you don't want

to see this happen?

Some calamities

are destined to happen

and cannot be stopped by human effort.

You think you're investigating a case,

but you don't realize

that what you're investigating

will cause bloodshed

throughout the Qi Kingdom in the future.

In a sense,

you are no different from Yesha.

I don't agree

with what you said, Mr. Wu.

In this world, there are

no predestined calamities,

only the treachery of human hearts.

And the only thing

that can stop it is justice.

All these years,

what has kept me going

is also the word "justice."

Mr. Wu,

I will not kill you,

but before I find out the truth...

I will not leave either.

Follow me.

Mr. Wu,

what's the meaning of this?

I'm putting in poison.

A deadly poison.

In my life, I've faced countless dead ends,

but I've always found a way out.

This poisoned drink

is the solution I offer you.

I don't understand.

Although I once swore

never to reveal Haiya's truth

to anyone,

that doesn't include the dead.

If you drink this,

you'll have about 15 minutes to live.

During this time,

you may ask me

three questions.

If you refuse,

then I will drink it.

This will spare Yesha the trouble,

and I can meet your master sooner

to reminisce about the past.

What do you think?

From everything you just said,

I only agree

that human hearts are treacherous.

Just like how

I can't verify whether you are

Yesha or not,

nor do I wish to.

Let's make it simple.

Who lives and who dies

will be as clear as day.

You have ten counts

to decide.

Mr. Wu.

Ten.

Nine.

Eight.

Seven.

Six.

Five.

Four.

Three.

Two.

One.

What are you doing, young man?

Will you drink it or not?

I will...

drink this.

You really dare to drink it?

But before I drink,

I have three requests.

Consider them my dying wishes.

I hope you will grant them.

Fine, let's hear them.

First.

I hope you will keep your promise.

You must answer my three questions

without hiding anything.

That goes without saying.

Second.

After I die,

please notify Zhong Xueman

from the Elite Constabulary Unit to collect my body,

and ensure my body

is returned to her intact.

Alright.

Third,

my investigation

is of utmost importance

and must remain confidential.

I can die,

but I cannot allow

the Elite Constabulary Unit to be implicated.

I hope you will keep this secret for me.

You're honorable.

I promise you.

It's a deal.

You don't have much time left.

Ask whatever you want.

Did the Canfeng Army massacre people in Haiya?

That year, I was a military advisor

in the Canfeng Army.

The massacre did happen.

I personally

killed civilians in Haiya too.

Why did the Canfeng Army

target the civilians of Haiya?

It's extremely complicated.

It's a long story.

You don't have enough time

to hear me finish.

All I can tell you is

this had to be done.

Those people had to die.

Are there still any Canfeng Army soldiers

and Haiya orphans

in the army?

On the 12th bookshelf of

the Imperial Secretariat's Heavenly Chamber,

there's a registry of Haiya orphans.

It documents

the surviving Canfeng Army soldiers

and the adopted orphans.

I'm telling you this,

but you'll never be able to find it.

I should remind you

that even if you've made records

of our conversation today,

I'll burn all these scraps

after your death.

I suggest you save some time

to leave your last words quickly,

so I can pass them to Zhong Xueman.

What are you doing?

When the Elite Constabulary Unit's constables are on missions,

they always carry wax balls

so that in critical moments,

they can hide important information inside their bodies.

Some people

also treat it as a will.

I've always kept this habit.

Mr. Wu,

you've been loyal to your principles all your life.

You won't go back on your word, will you?

I didn't expect that in just ten counts,

you'd already devised a strategy.

I have traveled throughout all kingdoms,

and met countless heroes and talents,

but today,

I must admit that you, Xiao Beiming,

have impressed me.

Secrets

can be buried forever,

but the truth

cannot.

Guards!

-My Lord. -My Lord.

Go to the Elite Constabulary Unit

and find Zhong Xueman.

-Yes. -Yes.

Secrets can be buried forever,

but the truth cannot.

Yunchi,

you've trained a remarkable disciple.

Beiming, you're awake.

How did this happen?

What exactly happened?

Xueman,

how did I get back here?

Two farmers

came to the Elite Constabulary Unit looking for me,

saying they had urgent business.

But I never actually saw them.

There was only a carriage,

where I found you unconscious.

You had no injuries,

so I brought you back here.

Just sit still.

I've sent Tong Shuang to find Feng Qingzhuo.

What on earth happened?

Madman!

Madman!

He's here.

Hurry!

Beiming.

Beiming, you're awake.

He's fine.

Beiming,

what on earth happened?

Didn't you go to find Wu Zhui?

Did you meet him?

I did.

But Mr. Wu

gave me a test.

What test?

It's a long story.

Xueman, I need you

to go to the Imperial Secretariat

and retrieve

something crucial.

Mind the step, Constable Zhong.

[Chamber No. 1]

[Heavenly Chamber]

Please come in, Constable Zhong.

Don't let anyone in.

Thank you, Constable Zhong.

[Heavenly Chamber]

If it were me,

I wouldn't have dared to drink that poisoned water.

The fact that I'm fine now

proves that Mr. Wu

has doubts about the Haiya incident,

and his previous actions

were just to test me.

Facing death to embrace life...

He used death to test one's heart.

He really is

a ruthless and unpredictable man.

That damned Wu Zhui

actually made you take poison!

Calm down.

Sit down.

Didn't I test it?

It wasn't poisoned.

But what if it had been?

Beiming would be dead now!

I'm fine now, aren't I?

A test?

Next time I see him,

I'll give him a couple of punches.

Tong Shuang,

I'm perfectly fine now, aren't I?

Sit down.

Do you think

the registry of Haiya orphans

that Wu Zhui mentioned

has names we wouldn't expect?

Let's wait until Xueman returns.

[No. 4]

[No. 11]

[Chamber No. 11]

On the 12th bookshelf

of the Heavenly Chamber,

[Heavenly 12]

there's a registry of Haiya orphans.

[No. 11]

[No.11]

[Registry of Haiya Orphans]

[Registry of Haiya Orphans]