1 00:01:25,840 --> 00:01:30,920 {\an8}ADAPTED FROM A SHUQI.COM NOVEL ORIGINAL AUTHOR: SENLIN LU 2 00:01:36,520 --> 00:01:39,160 The murderer slaughtered him and didn't take any money. 3 00:01:39,240 --> 00:01:41,080 Do you have enemies here? 4 00:01:41,920 --> 00:01:44,480 We don't have much contact with the locals. 5 00:01:45,080 --> 00:01:46,880 But doing business is dealing with people. 6 00:01:46,960 --> 00:01:48,040 How is that possible? 7 00:01:48,120 --> 00:01:51,160 We sell Ping'en specialty to the south 8 00:01:51,240 --> 00:01:55,040 and mostly deal with rural farmers and southern merchants. 9 00:01:55,120 --> 00:01:56,880 We never had to know the locals. 10 00:01:58,440 --> 00:02:00,640 You know your family business quite well. 11 00:02:03,880 --> 00:02:04,720 Madam. 12 00:02:06,960 --> 00:02:07,800 Well… 13 00:02:07,880 --> 00:02:09,039 Just say it. 14 00:02:09,680 --> 00:02:12,560 Someone opened the side door to Young Master's courtyard. 15 00:02:17,400 --> 00:02:18,400 Mr. Xiao, shall we? 16 00:02:39,960 --> 00:02:41,320 This place is unattended? 17 00:02:41,400 --> 00:02:42,640 Of course it is. 18 00:02:43,160 --> 00:02:45,440 But the bamboos keep dropping leaves. 19 00:02:45,520 --> 00:02:47,040 So it's hard to keep it clean. 20 00:02:48,840 --> 00:02:51,080 That's the side door over there. 21 00:02:54,760 --> 00:02:56,240 A tragedy happened at home. 22 00:02:56,320 --> 00:02:59,080 Instead of checking on Young Master, you came to check the door? 23 00:03:00,600 --> 00:03:03,320 I sent someone to check on him this morning. 24 00:03:03,400 --> 00:03:04,960 He's just fine. 25 00:03:06,080 --> 00:03:07,840 What's so special about this side door? 26 00:03:07,920 --> 00:03:09,080 Why did you panic? 27 00:03:15,960 --> 00:03:17,480 Master minded the manor layout. 28 00:03:17,560 --> 00:03:18,760 This door is here to gather energy. 29 00:03:18,840 --> 00:03:20,880 No one is ever allowed to pass through. 30 00:03:20,960 --> 00:03:22,440 Master even added a lock 31 00:03:22,520 --> 00:03:23,840 with a mechanism 32 00:03:23,920 --> 00:03:25,320 that only he can open. 33 00:03:27,760 --> 00:03:28,760 Let's check on Young Master. 34 00:03:29,360 --> 00:03:31,040 He's too weak to see guests. 35 00:03:40,280 --> 00:03:44,000 WU MUJIN, YOUNG MASTER OF WU'S MANOR 36 00:03:52,200 --> 00:03:53,360 Mother. 37 00:03:54,560 --> 00:03:56,960 Meet Fuchang County Princess and Astronomer Xiao. 38 00:03:57,040 --> 00:03:59,120 They are our guests. 39 00:04:00,280 --> 00:04:02,480 Greetings, Your Ladyship, Mr. Xiao. 40 00:04:03,200 --> 00:04:05,920 May you be well, Mother. May you find peace and solace. 41 00:04:07,280 --> 00:04:08,600 When did you sleep last night? 42 00:04:09,280 --> 00:04:11,760 Father asked me to go to bed at the Xu hour. 43 00:04:11,840 --> 00:04:14,240 So early? Can you fall asleep? 44 00:04:14,920 --> 00:04:16,079 No. 45 00:04:16,160 --> 00:04:18,320 But lying in bed and watching the bamboo shadows 46 00:04:18,399 --> 00:04:20,720 eventually puts me to sleep. 47 00:04:21,440 --> 00:04:23,200 Do you burn incense in your room? 48 00:04:37,760 --> 00:04:39,720 Young Master. Did you sleep well last night? 49 00:04:40,800 --> 00:04:44,360 The wind and rain along with the thunder scared me. 50 00:04:44,440 --> 00:04:45,280 I didn't sleep well. 51 00:04:46,400 --> 00:04:48,480 Did you hear anything else apart from the thunder? 52 00:04:49,120 --> 00:04:51,240 I was awakened by thunder in the middle of the night 53 00:04:51,320 --> 00:04:52,600 and saw a figure. 54 00:04:53,600 --> 00:04:54,440 Right there. 55 00:04:56,480 --> 00:04:57,320 A figure? 56 00:05:00,400 --> 00:05:01,960 It may have been too dark, 57 00:05:02,040 --> 00:05:03,440 but did you make out that person's height and build? 58 00:05:03,520 --> 00:05:05,040 Did that person speak? 59 00:05:30,640 --> 00:05:31,480 Young Master. 60 00:05:31,560 --> 00:05:34,320 Did that person look like this? 61 00:05:44,160 --> 00:05:46,000 You have to be his friend. 62 00:05:57,600 --> 00:05:59,920 Mujin. You are amazing. 63 00:06:00,800 --> 00:06:01,920 Do you want to avenge your father? 64 00:06:02,520 --> 00:06:04,480 If you can recall what that person looks like, 65 00:06:04,560 --> 00:06:06,080 I'll catch him right away. 66 00:06:11,560 --> 00:06:14,080 It was so dark last night. How did you see a figure? 67 00:06:15,800 --> 00:06:18,440 Did the room suddenly brighten up? 68 00:06:18,520 --> 00:06:20,480 A big lightning bolt 69 00:06:20,560 --> 00:06:22,800 made my room brighter than in the day. 70 00:06:23,440 --> 00:06:25,040 So you did see that person. 71 00:06:27,720 --> 00:06:30,800 I… I was going to see who that person was. 72 00:06:30,880 --> 00:06:33,120 But the thunder followed. 73 00:06:33,720 --> 00:06:35,360 I… I was scared. 74 00:06:35,440 --> 00:06:38,840 I covered my ears and counted to ten. The thunder finally stopped. 75 00:06:38,920 --> 00:06:41,360 Then, the room went dark. 76 00:06:41,440 --> 00:06:42,800 I didn't dare to go out. 77 00:06:44,040 --> 00:06:45,400 Good boy. Go play. 78 00:06:58,480 --> 00:06:59,960 Can you tell who it is? 79 00:07:02,800 --> 00:07:04,040 No. 80 00:07:07,040 --> 00:07:09,480 Why don't we see any servants in the vast courtyard? 81 00:07:11,480 --> 00:07:14,760 This courtyard is quiet and adopts a geomantic formation. 82 00:07:14,840 --> 00:07:17,120 Master didn't allow us to enter at will. 83 00:07:17,720 --> 00:07:19,600 Even I can't come at will. 84 00:07:19,680 --> 00:07:21,440 Only Mr. Zhong 85 00:07:21,520 --> 00:07:23,640 gets to come and go because his Four Pillars of Destiny 86 00:07:23,720 --> 00:07:24,880 are compatible with this place. 87 00:07:25,480 --> 00:07:27,960 He takes care of Mujin here. 88 00:07:29,840 --> 00:07:31,280 Does Mr. Zhong burn incense in his room? 89 00:07:32,240 --> 00:07:33,960 I checked it for you. 90 00:07:34,040 --> 00:07:35,280 It also contains 91 00:07:35,800 --> 00:07:38,160 that… that flower… 92 00:07:42,040 --> 00:07:44,400 Did my uncle have a deep affection for you? 93 00:07:45,680 --> 00:07:49,720 We were more like family members rather than a loving couple. 94 00:07:51,200 --> 00:07:54,200 This child is not your own, is he? 95 00:07:56,800 --> 00:07:58,320 You figured it out? 96 00:08:00,240 --> 00:08:02,920 Mr. Xiao can even read the stars. He noticed at a glance. 97 00:08:04,560 --> 00:08:05,560 That's right. 98 00:08:06,200 --> 00:08:07,920 I can't have children. 99 00:08:08,480 --> 00:08:10,520 Master brought him back. 100 00:08:11,880 --> 00:08:14,120 It wasn't easy for my uncle to have a child. 101 00:08:14,200 --> 00:08:15,760 But he kept the child in this damp courtyard 102 00:08:15,840 --> 00:08:18,000 just because you didn't like him. 103 00:08:18,080 --> 00:08:20,120 What is it if it's not love? 104 00:08:22,040 --> 00:08:26,040 Seeing him does make me grieve over my misfortune. 105 00:08:26,120 --> 00:08:28,240 But I didn't ask for him 106 00:08:28,320 --> 00:08:29,880 to live here. 107 00:08:29,960 --> 00:08:31,320 Mr. Wu arranged for it? 108 00:08:32,200 --> 00:08:33,760 Mujin has always been weak. 109 00:08:33,840 --> 00:08:36,080 Years of medication had no effect. 110 00:08:36,960 --> 00:08:40,400 Then Master invited Mr. Xu to design this place based on Feng Shui. 111 00:08:40,480 --> 00:08:43,919 It's said to save his life and boost his energy. 112 00:08:46,160 --> 00:08:47,840 Who is this Mr. Xu? 113 00:08:47,920 --> 00:08:51,160 Xu Daoyin owns a manor in Qingtan Town near here. 114 00:08:51,760 --> 00:08:53,440 Many people worship him. 115 00:08:54,080 --> 00:08:56,720 Master also set up a scripture hall for Mr. Xu at home. 116 00:08:58,320 --> 00:08:59,680 Scripture hall? 117 00:09:00,680 --> 00:09:01,520 Let's take a look. 118 00:09:04,080 --> 00:09:04,920 Alright. 119 00:09:06,720 --> 00:09:07,560 You don't have to come. 120 00:09:08,840 --> 00:09:10,160 Wang will lead the way. 121 00:09:10,240 --> 00:09:11,480 Understood. 122 00:09:13,600 --> 00:09:15,520 Your Ladyship. This way. 123 00:09:21,880 --> 00:09:22,960 Please look. 124 00:09:23,040 --> 00:09:24,960 This is Mr. Xu's statue. 125 00:09:30,120 --> 00:09:31,640 What are these jade tablets for? 126 00:09:32,320 --> 00:09:33,160 Please don't. 127 00:09:35,320 --> 00:09:36,520 These jade tablets 128 00:09:36,600 --> 00:09:38,720 are tokens obtained from worshipping Mr. Xu. 129 00:09:39,800 --> 00:09:40,720 How do you worship him? 130 00:09:40,800 --> 00:09:43,240 With money, naturally. To seek protection. 131 00:09:43,320 --> 00:09:46,520 These jade tablets have all been blessed by Mr. Xu 132 00:09:46,600 --> 00:09:49,080 and placed here to protect the household's peace 133 00:09:49,160 --> 00:09:50,200 and fulfill Master's wishes. 134 00:09:51,640 --> 00:09:52,760 That's quite a lot. 135 00:09:53,280 --> 00:09:55,000 My uncle must have spent 136 00:09:55,080 --> 00:09:57,480 most of the money he made on Xu Daoyin. 137 00:09:57,560 --> 00:10:00,120 Well, Your Ladyship. Be careful with words. 138 00:10:02,080 --> 00:10:04,000 Mr. Xu, we pay our respects. 139 00:10:10,520 --> 00:10:12,600 Please offer Mr. Xu an incense 140 00:10:14,280 --> 00:10:15,760 to seek forgiveness. 141 00:10:17,320 --> 00:10:19,600 - He found a way to make money. - Indecent. 142 00:10:30,640 --> 00:10:33,160 Y-Your Ladyship. What are you doing? 143 00:10:33,240 --> 00:10:35,120 You have to respect the statue. 144 00:10:39,120 --> 00:10:40,400 There's blood. 145 00:10:41,240 --> 00:10:42,240 Blood? 146 00:10:43,480 --> 00:10:46,120 My master was so pious to Mr. Xu. 147 00:10:46,200 --> 00:10:48,960 Why would he hurt him with this statue? 148 00:10:50,120 --> 00:10:51,200 This wooden statue is heavy, 149 00:10:51,720 --> 00:10:53,360 consistent with the estimated murder weapon. 150 00:10:54,360 --> 00:10:57,160 The murderer hit the victim repeatedly. 151 00:10:57,880 --> 00:10:58,960 He must be quite strong. 152 00:10:59,640 --> 00:11:01,560 What Young Master saw last night 153 00:11:01,640 --> 00:11:04,440 was staged by the murderer with the wooden statue. 154 00:11:05,520 --> 00:11:08,280 The courtyard is not on the way from the scripture hall to the bedroom. 155 00:11:08,360 --> 00:11:09,520 He went by on purpose. 156 00:11:10,320 --> 00:11:13,160 There are many potential murder weapons in the bedroom. 157 00:11:13,240 --> 00:11:15,600 But the murderer chose Mr. Xu's wooden statue. 158 00:11:15,680 --> 00:11:19,200 He even went to wash it and put it back after the murder. 159 00:11:19,880 --> 00:11:21,640 He left us so many clues. 160 00:11:21,720 --> 00:11:24,440 It feels like failing him if I don't look into them. 161 00:11:29,840 --> 00:11:30,880 Are you unwell? 162 00:11:31,760 --> 00:11:34,640 That child's courtyard is cold and wet. 163 00:11:35,160 --> 00:11:38,600 With so many bamboos inside out, it gets no sunlight at all. 164 00:11:39,360 --> 00:11:42,800 Does a courtyard like this really save his life and boost his energy? 165 00:11:43,520 --> 00:11:45,400 Something is wrong with the layout. 166 00:11:45,480 --> 00:11:47,200 If he keeps living there, 167 00:11:48,160 --> 00:11:49,600 he may perish in three years. 168 00:11:50,480 --> 00:11:51,320 It's so dangerous? 169 00:11:51,400 --> 00:11:53,200 The same object, placed in different positions, 170 00:11:53,280 --> 00:11:54,400 makes a world of difference. 171 00:11:54,480 --> 00:11:55,920 Peach wood stake in the Li position. 172 00:11:56,000 --> 00:11:59,160 Fire clashes with wood, draining all auspicious energy. 173 00:11:59,760 --> 00:12:01,200 The stone blocks resonate with the bamboo grove, 174 00:12:01,280 --> 00:12:02,360 unable to gather energy. 175 00:12:02,440 --> 00:12:05,120 Given Wu Mujin's age, he can't withstand this layout. 176 00:12:05,200 --> 00:12:06,080 Wait. 177 00:12:06,680 --> 00:12:08,240 I remember the stone in the courtyard 178 00:12:08,320 --> 00:12:10,720 wasn't in the grove but beside the peach wood. 179 00:12:10,800 --> 00:12:12,480 The formation has been moved. 180 00:12:12,560 --> 00:12:15,720 But the one who set it never intended to protect Wu Mujin's life. 181 00:12:16,640 --> 00:12:18,160 Xu Daoyin deceived my uncle? 182 00:12:20,080 --> 00:12:20,920 I'm not sure. 183 00:12:22,160 --> 00:12:23,520 But someone 184 00:12:23,600 --> 00:12:27,040 wants Wu Mujin dead, while someone else is trying to keep him alive. 185 00:12:30,560 --> 00:12:31,840 I don't believe 186 00:12:31,920 --> 00:12:34,680 a single stake and a few stones could hold such power. 187 00:12:34,760 --> 00:12:36,640 While they can't alter one's fate, 188 00:12:36,720 --> 00:12:39,240 they can benefit the occupant by creating a nice environment. 189 00:12:40,720 --> 00:12:43,440 This harmful layout blocks wind and light, 190 00:12:43,520 --> 00:12:46,760 greatly limiting vision and movement. 191 00:12:46,840 --> 00:12:48,800 Even a healthy person 192 00:12:48,880 --> 00:12:51,440 can't live here, let alone a child. 193 00:12:54,280 --> 00:12:55,440 I see. 194 00:12:56,840 --> 00:12:58,960 Gloomy courtyard. Winding corridors. 195 00:12:59,040 --> 00:13:00,480 No sunlight. 196 00:13:00,560 --> 00:13:03,400 I was there for less than a ke and already felt a headache. 197 00:13:04,320 --> 00:13:08,400 No wonder the child is sickly and no tonic ever improved his health. 198 00:13:12,360 --> 00:13:14,760 Mr. Xiao, are you feeling sorry for him? 199 00:13:17,360 --> 00:13:18,600 How do you deal 200 00:13:18,680 --> 00:13:21,520 with the pity for the people involved in the cases? 201 00:13:23,400 --> 00:13:26,680 All cases derive from nothing but desire. 202 00:13:26,760 --> 00:13:28,800 Desire for love or profit. 203 00:13:28,880 --> 00:13:30,960 A single thought can destroy others and harm oneself. 204 00:13:31,040 --> 00:13:34,240 I am only human. How can I remain indifferent? 205 00:13:34,880 --> 00:13:37,200 But if you want to keep doing your job, 206 00:13:37,280 --> 00:13:39,880 you must learn to treat yourself as someone else. 207 00:13:40,480 --> 00:13:41,760 Treat yourself as someone else? 208 00:13:43,440 --> 00:13:44,920 This is the method I came up with 209 00:13:45,440 --> 00:13:47,800 to not suffer from caring too much. 210 00:13:48,360 --> 00:13:49,760 When a case ends, 211 00:13:49,840 --> 00:13:53,120 let that version of yourself stay behind in that case. 212 00:13:53,200 --> 00:13:55,120 Grieve and feel pity as much as you need. 213 00:13:55,200 --> 00:13:58,320 But the you right now is another self. 214 00:13:58,400 --> 00:14:01,440 You can stride forward and move on to the next case. 215 00:14:03,240 --> 00:14:06,520 Then, when the next case ends, leave another self behind. 216 00:14:08,200 --> 00:14:09,520 You are really clever. 217 00:14:11,600 --> 00:14:14,200 Do you ever meet the selves you've left behind? 218 00:14:15,320 --> 00:14:17,920 Why would I meet them to double the pain? 219 00:14:18,800 --> 00:14:20,600 I'm not doing this to myself. 220 00:14:21,360 --> 00:14:23,440 If all the pain can be isolated, 221 00:14:23,520 --> 00:14:26,360 then I hope you can stay further away from your former selves. 222 00:14:27,560 --> 00:14:28,960 What? 223 00:14:29,040 --> 00:14:31,520 I said I'll try it next time. 224 00:14:40,120 --> 00:14:41,440 Your Ladyship, I found 225 00:14:42,160 --> 00:14:43,760 the medicine dregs in the grass 226 00:14:43,840 --> 00:14:45,360 outside the victim's bedroom. 227 00:14:51,320 --> 00:14:53,400 Dang Gui, cinnamon, 228 00:14:54,080 --> 00:14:56,800 Sichuan lovage, Achyranthes root, plantain seed, 229 00:14:58,720 --> 00:14:59,560 and safflower? 230 00:15:01,160 --> 00:15:02,160 This recipe looks so familiar. 231 00:15:02,240 --> 00:15:04,040 It's the Tuohua Decoction. 232 00:15:06,600 --> 00:15:08,320 - To induce labor? - That's right. 233 00:15:08,400 --> 00:15:09,560 In this prescription, 234 00:15:09,640 --> 00:15:11,760 Dang Gui and Sichuan lovage are blood-activating. 235 00:15:11,840 --> 00:15:12,840 The amounts of the herbs 236 00:15:12,920 --> 00:15:15,040 in the medicine dregs far exceed the normal dosage. 237 00:15:19,160 --> 00:15:22,600 If the dosage of these two herbs is not properly controlled, 238 00:15:22,680 --> 00:15:24,320 it could cause fatal bleeding during labor. 239 00:15:25,000 --> 00:15:26,880 The Imperial Medical Office has prohibited its use 240 00:15:26,960 --> 00:15:28,280 for many years. 241 00:15:29,560 --> 00:15:32,560 But the herbs in this prescription are easy to find. 242 00:15:32,640 --> 00:15:34,640 The authorities are far away. 243 00:15:34,720 --> 00:15:37,200 The folk people still induce labor with it. 244 00:15:46,400 --> 00:15:47,760 Something happened at Wu's Manor. 245 00:15:47,840 --> 00:15:49,960 Madam Wu claimed to suspect Wu Mujin 246 00:15:50,040 --> 00:15:53,400 and moved him out of the courtyard and had people search the courtyard. 247 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:56,080 Didn't I ask you to protect Wu Mujin? 248 00:15:56,160 --> 00:15:58,720 - How did this happen? - Where did he move to? 249 00:15:58,800 --> 00:16:01,400 A guest room right next to Madam Wu's bedroom. 250 00:16:01,480 --> 00:16:04,520 She said she'd put him right under her nose 251 00:16:04,600 --> 00:16:05,880 so that he couldn't cause trouble. 252 00:16:07,840 --> 00:16:09,800 Why did she suddenly grow suspicious of him? 253 00:16:09,880 --> 00:16:12,640 Because only Young Master's incense doesn't contain 254 00:16:12,720 --> 00:16:13,680 Datura flower. 255 00:16:13,760 --> 00:16:16,520 Thus, Madam decided that he was involved. 256 00:16:16,600 --> 00:16:19,600 He's such a feeble child. 257 00:16:19,680 --> 00:16:20,840 How could he kill someone? 258 00:16:20,920 --> 00:16:22,840 Isn't this ridiculous? 259 00:16:23,800 --> 00:16:25,800 Let her be. 260 00:16:26,400 --> 00:16:27,240 Magistrate Wen. 261 00:16:27,320 --> 00:16:30,240 When will your messenger come back from the Western Capital? 262 00:16:32,280 --> 00:16:33,600 It will be tonight at the earliest. 263 00:16:38,160 --> 00:16:39,120 Your Ladyship. 264 00:16:40,840 --> 00:16:42,080 Your Ladyship. 265 00:16:42,160 --> 00:16:44,320 Our years of friendship have gone to waste? 266 00:16:44,400 --> 00:16:46,440 You went and found an outsider for the investigation? 267 00:16:46,520 --> 00:16:48,320 Your Ladyship. Wuren insists on coming. 268 00:16:48,920 --> 00:16:50,240 What do you mean? 269 00:16:50,320 --> 00:16:52,560 - That messenger won't be here until night. - I… 270 00:16:55,400 --> 00:16:56,240 Magistrate Wen. 271 00:16:57,880 --> 00:16:58,720 Coming. 272 00:17:00,480 --> 00:17:01,520 Your Ladyship. 273 00:17:01,600 --> 00:17:02,920 - Get me a horse. - Understood. 274 00:17:04,640 --> 00:17:06,119 Your Ladyship. Where are we going? 275 00:17:07,200 --> 00:17:08,040 To Qingtan Town. 276 00:17:08,119 --> 00:17:09,440 Find Xu Daoyin. 277 00:17:22,160 --> 00:17:25,640 SEE SIMPLICITY AND EMBRACE PLAINNESS 278 00:17:34,920 --> 00:17:36,440 For the Heaven-Inquiry Ceremony, 279 00:17:36,520 --> 00:17:37,840 line up at the gate. 280 00:17:37,920 --> 00:17:40,520 We came on behalf of Wu Siping from the Ping'en County. 281 00:17:50,480 --> 00:17:51,640 Distinguished guests. 282 00:17:51,720 --> 00:17:53,760 Forgive me. Please follow me. 283 00:18:02,560 --> 00:18:03,520 This way, please. 284 00:18:12,240 --> 00:18:14,200 Mr. Xu is preparing for the ceremony. 285 00:18:14,280 --> 00:18:16,920 Everyone. Please rest in Mr. Wu's courtyard. 286 00:18:17,480 --> 00:18:21,000 Someone will lead you to your seats for the grand event. 287 00:18:21,080 --> 00:18:22,280 Thank you. 288 00:18:22,360 --> 00:18:23,360 My pleasure. 289 00:18:28,080 --> 00:18:30,480 He has a courtyard in this manor. 290 00:18:31,000 --> 00:18:32,560 He's spent a fortune here. 291 00:18:33,080 --> 00:18:37,280 But how did you figure out where the door is? 292 00:18:40,240 --> 00:18:42,680 Wu's Manor adopts a geomantic formation. 293 00:18:42,760 --> 00:18:45,440 Mr. Xu's manor must have followed the same design. 294 00:18:45,520 --> 00:18:47,720 The manor leans against the mountain, 295 00:18:47,800 --> 00:18:50,040 and the layout follows the concept of the Big Dipper. 296 00:18:50,120 --> 00:18:53,600 The whole manor is, in fact, a massive geomantic formation. 297 00:18:55,480 --> 00:18:56,960 What about the side gate? 298 00:18:57,040 --> 00:18:58,280 The side gate we passed through 299 00:18:58,360 --> 00:19:00,640 is the Gate of Life within this formation. 300 00:19:00,720 --> 00:19:03,400 So there must be another exit besides the main gate. 301 00:19:03,480 --> 00:19:05,880 The mechanism wins your recognition. 302 00:19:05,960 --> 00:19:07,480 Mr. Xu does have some skills. 303 00:19:09,720 --> 00:19:11,320 How do you know I took a jade tablet? 304 00:19:11,400 --> 00:19:13,920 I've been around you long enough to tell. 305 00:19:25,560 --> 00:19:26,840 Reading the stars again? 306 00:19:28,520 --> 00:19:31,600 I'm used to watching the stars as soon as night falls. 307 00:19:32,240 --> 00:19:34,680 Aren't you tired of it after so many years? 308 00:19:34,760 --> 00:19:35,840 Not at all. 309 00:19:36,400 --> 00:19:37,800 They like my old friends. 310 00:19:37,880 --> 00:19:40,280 We communicate without talking. 311 00:19:41,960 --> 00:19:42,880 Is that so? 312 00:19:44,560 --> 00:19:46,160 I want to talk to them, too. 313 00:19:48,520 --> 00:19:49,920 What do you want to say to them? 314 00:19:50,800 --> 00:19:53,280 I bet they know all the secrets. 315 00:19:54,120 --> 00:19:57,440 They've seen all kinds of crimes and sins. 316 00:19:58,240 --> 00:20:00,120 Culprits and thugs hit the road at night. 317 00:20:04,040 --> 00:20:06,160 I thought you could be romantic. 318 00:20:06,240 --> 00:20:08,280 In the end, it's still about cases. 319 00:20:10,880 --> 00:20:12,720 I'm not in the mood for romance. 320 00:20:13,920 --> 00:20:17,600 My mind won't be at ease until I find an answer. 321 00:20:18,440 --> 00:20:21,480 I wonder if my father ever told the stars his worries. 322 00:20:25,520 --> 00:20:27,200 Do you remember 323 00:20:27,280 --> 00:20:29,440 that the stars have helped us many times? 324 00:20:30,760 --> 00:20:33,800 Ask sincerely and they'll offer you the answer 325 00:20:33,880 --> 00:20:35,480 one day. 326 00:20:39,520 --> 00:20:40,880 So I wasn't sincere enough? 327 00:20:42,200 --> 00:20:45,640 It just takes time. They may make mistakes in their busy days. 328 00:20:49,800 --> 00:20:52,320 Why did you study astronomy at the Astronomical Bureau? 329 00:20:54,680 --> 00:20:57,160 I became an investigator to figure out the truth. 330 00:20:57,240 --> 00:20:58,640 Why did you become an astronomer? 331 00:21:03,480 --> 00:21:04,880 For… 332 00:21:06,080 --> 00:21:07,280 a promise. 333 00:21:10,680 --> 00:21:12,200 To whom? 334 00:21:14,840 --> 00:21:15,880 An old friend. 335 00:21:21,360 --> 00:21:24,640 It seems that you are also trapped in the past. 336 00:21:26,360 --> 00:21:28,680 I hope the stars can solve all confusions 337 00:21:30,040 --> 00:21:31,240 and help those trapped in the past 338 00:21:32,480 --> 00:21:33,600 move forward. 339 00:21:44,400 --> 00:21:45,880 Any progress? 340 00:21:47,600 --> 00:21:49,080 Nothing. 341 00:21:49,160 --> 00:21:51,000 The manor is full of twists and turns. 342 00:21:51,080 --> 00:21:52,640 We almost got lost. 343 00:21:54,440 --> 00:21:55,960 It seems that the whole manor 344 00:21:56,040 --> 00:21:59,400 resembles Wu Siping's courtyard, full of twists and turns. 345 00:21:59,480 --> 00:22:00,680 Why is that? 346 00:22:00,760 --> 00:22:02,720 Mr. Xu set up this layout. 347 00:22:02,800 --> 00:22:03,800 More importantly, 348 00:22:03,880 --> 00:22:06,200 they don't want outsiders to walk around. 349 00:22:06,280 --> 00:22:08,240 This place hides a lot of secrets. 350 00:22:09,360 --> 00:22:11,520 It should have an unobstructed view, 351 00:22:11,600 --> 00:22:13,760 but except for Wu Siping's courtyard, 352 00:22:13,840 --> 00:22:16,040 everything is covered by trees and bamboo. 353 00:22:16,120 --> 00:22:17,080 We can't see anything. 354 00:22:17,160 --> 00:22:18,320 That's right. 355 00:22:18,400 --> 00:22:20,040 We made a big circle along the mountain 356 00:22:20,120 --> 00:22:21,120 and found nothing. 357 00:22:22,000 --> 00:22:23,640 The manor is so meticulously designed. 358 00:22:23,720 --> 00:22:26,360 He also managed to earn the deep trust of Wu Siping 359 00:22:26,440 --> 00:22:28,040 and make a fortune. 360 00:22:28,640 --> 00:22:31,520 It seems this Mr. Xu is no ordinary charlatan. 361 00:22:31,600 --> 00:22:34,200 We'll see him at the Heaven-Inquiry Ceremony. 362 00:23:02,680 --> 00:23:03,520 That is Xu Daoyin? 363 00:23:04,160 --> 00:23:07,120 XU DAOYIN 364 00:23:51,400 --> 00:23:53,280 Why is the ritual bell hanging in the air? 365 00:23:53,360 --> 00:23:54,880 What's going on? 366 00:24:00,600 --> 00:24:03,680 Mr. Xu is making inquiries. 367 00:24:19,680 --> 00:24:21,200 ‪What's happening? 368 00:24:21,280 --> 00:24:22,560 - His head… - It really works? 369 00:24:23,600 --> 00:24:26,560 First attempt to ask about fortune. 370 00:24:41,200 --> 00:24:43,840 Second attempt to ask about fortune. 371 00:24:49,680 --> 00:24:51,520 - His head is gone! - His head is gone. 372 00:24:54,480 --> 00:24:56,760 Mr. Xu is quite something. 373 00:24:56,840 --> 00:24:58,920 Where did he go to make inquiries? 374 00:25:09,360 --> 00:25:11,040 He moved. He's still alive. 375 00:25:18,520 --> 00:25:20,120 - Oh no. - Something went wrong. 376 00:25:23,280 --> 00:25:25,080 Don't panic, everyone. 377 00:25:25,160 --> 00:25:26,200 Please. 378 00:25:26,280 --> 00:25:28,120 Listen to me. 379 00:25:28,840 --> 00:25:30,080 Mr. Xu 380 00:25:30,760 --> 00:25:31,960 was summoned to Heaven. 381 00:25:32,040 --> 00:25:33,480 He will be back. 382 00:25:33,560 --> 00:25:34,840 Someone. Open the gate. 383 00:25:34,920 --> 00:25:37,080 Everyone, please get some rest. 384 00:25:37,160 --> 00:25:38,080 Once Mr. Xu is back, 385 00:25:38,160 --> 00:25:39,720 we will inform you. 386 00:25:39,800 --> 00:25:41,320 Be careful. 387 00:25:41,400 --> 00:25:43,240 Dear guests. Please go back and rest. 388 00:25:43,320 --> 00:25:44,400 Step aside. 389 00:25:45,400 --> 00:25:46,720 Who dares to stop the investigation? 390 00:26:07,840 --> 00:26:09,080 A mechanism. 391 00:26:17,320 --> 00:26:18,520 Such a horrible death. 392 00:26:18,600 --> 00:26:19,960 It was a murder. 393 00:26:23,320 --> 00:26:24,600 The incision in the neck 394 00:26:25,400 --> 00:26:26,640 is very flat. 395 00:26:26,720 --> 00:26:28,400 Only an extremely sharp blade can achieve that. 396 00:26:28,480 --> 00:26:30,320 But the altar was in plain sight. 397 00:26:30,400 --> 00:26:31,440 There was no blade. 398 00:26:31,520 --> 00:26:33,080 Such a neat cut 399 00:26:33,160 --> 00:26:34,360 is beyond human power. 400 00:26:49,280 --> 00:26:51,280 Human head. Mr. Xiao, don't look. 401 00:26:54,440 --> 00:26:55,480 Who is it? 402 00:27:04,160 --> 00:27:06,480 This is Lady Yue. Mr. Xu's immortal companion. 403 00:27:08,480 --> 00:27:11,040 I only heard that Mr. Wu invited distinguished guests. 404 00:27:11,120 --> 00:27:12,880 I didn't expect it to be Your Ladyship. 405 00:27:13,800 --> 00:27:14,720 Forgive me for the negligence. 406 00:27:16,000 --> 00:27:17,960 Things went wrong at the ceremony 407 00:27:18,040 --> 00:27:19,520 and frightened Your Ladyship. 408 00:27:20,120 --> 00:27:22,000 I will handle this. 409 00:27:22,080 --> 00:27:24,080 Please go back and inform Mr. Wu. 410 00:27:24,160 --> 00:27:25,080 Mr. Wu is dead. 411 00:27:26,320 --> 00:27:28,040 Has Mr. Xu ever offended anyone? 412 00:27:30,560 --> 00:27:32,640 I don't understand your question. 413 00:27:33,680 --> 00:27:36,240 The Heaven-Inquiry Ceremony connects people with the gods. 414 00:27:36,320 --> 00:27:38,640 If the gods are displeased, they may punish 415 00:27:38,720 --> 00:27:40,520 the mortals. 416 00:27:40,600 --> 00:27:42,200 Save your story 417 00:27:42,280 --> 00:27:44,200 for those followers who spent a fortune here. 418 00:27:44,280 --> 00:27:45,600 One more lie, 419 00:27:45,680 --> 00:27:47,840 I'll send you and this dead man to the afterworld. 420 00:27:49,000 --> 00:27:50,480 Don't forget. 421 00:27:50,560 --> 00:27:52,800 Mr. Xu could be dead by now. 422 00:27:52,880 --> 00:27:53,960 Don't you care about him? 423 00:27:58,600 --> 00:28:01,000 This person is named Liu San. 424 00:28:01,880 --> 00:28:03,440 He is Mr. Xu's protector. 425 00:28:04,800 --> 00:28:06,040 Protector? 426 00:28:06,560 --> 00:28:09,320 He was merely a stand-in for Xu Daoyin's "miracle" performance. 427 00:28:09,400 --> 00:28:11,200 At the start of the act, 428 00:28:11,280 --> 00:28:12,320 Xu Daoyin 429 00:28:12,400 --> 00:28:14,200 stood in front of this curtain, 430 00:28:14,280 --> 00:28:15,600 which had a hook on it. 431 00:28:15,680 --> 00:28:17,720 He put the ritual bell on the hook. 432 00:28:17,800 --> 00:28:19,880 The dark curtain blended with the moonlight, 433 00:28:19,960 --> 00:28:21,880 making it appear as if the bell was floating mid-air. 434 00:28:21,960 --> 00:28:23,960 Liu San, dressed in identical robes 435 00:28:24,040 --> 00:28:25,960 and wearing a face cover matching the curtain's color, 436 00:28:26,560 --> 00:28:27,840 stood behind it. 437 00:28:27,920 --> 00:28:30,880 During the spray of molten iron sparks, the two swapped positions. 438 00:28:31,480 --> 00:28:34,360 Xu Daoyin stepped onto the platform behind, 439 00:28:34,440 --> 00:28:36,400 revealing his face above the curtain, 440 00:28:36,480 --> 00:28:39,000 while Liu San remained on the altar as the "body." 441 00:28:40,320 --> 00:28:42,040 With the play of light, shadow, and smoke, 442 00:28:42,120 --> 00:28:43,800 to the audience down the hill, 443 00:28:43,880 --> 00:28:46,600 it looked like Xu Daoyin's head had separated from his body. 444 00:28:47,400 --> 00:28:48,440 Xu Daoyin's head 445 00:28:48,520 --> 00:28:50,320 disappeared during the spray of molten iron sparks. 446 00:28:50,920 --> 00:28:53,440 A moment later, blood spurted out from Liu San on the stage. 447 00:28:54,040 --> 00:28:55,600 Did Xu Daoyin kill Liu San? 448 00:28:56,680 --> 00:29:00,480 No. Liu San was really decapitated. 449 00:29:00,560 --> 00:29:01,920 It's more complicated than changing positions. 450 00:29:04,320 --> 00:29:05,160 This is the murder weapon. 451 00:29:05,760 --> 00:29:06,840 Copper wire? 452 00:29:06,920 --> 00:29:09,160 They didn't use a knife. 453 00:29:09,760 --> 00:29:10,560 Instead… 454 00:29:10,640 --> 00:29:13,760 Have you heard of people getting hurt by a kite string? 455 00:29:14,280 --> 00:29:17,000 Some things are more dangerous than we imagine. 456 00:29:18,080 --> 00:29:21,200 Both these pillars show signs of rope wear. 457 00:29:21,280 --> 00:29:23,560 Although all pillars are tied with thin ropes 458 00:29:23,640 --> 00:29:25,600 for gauze curtains as decoration, 459 00:29:25,680 --> 00:29:28,000 these two have the most prominent wear marks. 460 00:29:28,080 --> 00:29:31,000 They were likely pulled by a heavy force. 461 00:29:31,080 --> 00:29:32,480 When the mechanism was triggered, 462 00:29:32,560 --> 00:29:33,960 the rope moved rapidly, 463 00:29:34,040 --> 00:29:36,480 and the sharp copper wire hidden inside 464 00:29:37,640 --> 00:29:38,960 was enough to sever a head. 465 00:29:40,520 --> 00:29:43,200 Someone set up the copper wire before the ceremony. 466 00:29:43,280 --> 00:29:44,680 Let's check the back. 467 00:29:56,480 --> 00:29:57,800 This is from Mr. Xu's clothes. 468 00:30:01,240 --> 00:30:02,640 No blood here. 469 00:30:02,720 --> 00:30:04,320 So he was likely just abducted. 470 00:30:04,400 --> 00:30:05,720 There's more than one perpetrator. 471 00:30:06,320 --> 00:30:07,360 Not necessarily. 472 00:30:07,440 --> 00:30:08,480 The culprit could seize the moment 473 00:30:08,560 --> 00:30:10,920 when the guests were distracted by the iron sparks 474 00:30:11,000 --> 00:30:12,320 to abduct Xu Daoyin 475 00:30:12,400 --> 00:30:14,040 and pull the switch to activate 476 00:30:14,120 --> 00:30:16,720 the mechanism on the altar to kill Liu San. 477 00:30:16,800 --> 00:30:20,440 Whoever designed such an intricate mechanism could have 478 00:30:20,520 --> 00:30:23,480 carried this out alone if he timed it right. 479 00:30:23,560 --> 00:30:25,600 Involving more people might bring trouble. 480 00:30:26,200 --> 00:30:28,560 Who designed the mechanism on the altar? 481 00:30:29,760 --> 00:30:31,520 Mr. Xu, of course. 482 00:30:31,600 --> 00:30:33,720 But the mechanisms are heavily guarded. 483 00:30:34,360 --> 00:30:36,200 Only Mr. Xu and Liu San had the key. 484 00:30:36,280 --> 00:30:38,160 We've never been inside. 485 00:30:38,240 --> 00:30:39,800 Your Ladyship. 486 00:30:39,880 --> 00:30:41,200 Let's save him first. 487 00:30:41,280 --> 00:30:42,720 He's still missing. 488 00:30:43,320 --> 00:30:45,760 Once I find the killer, Mr. Xu is safe. 489 00:30:48,920 --> 00:30:52,040 These four guard the entrance from the manor to the altar. 490 00:30:52,120 --> 00:30:54,600 Xiao is in charge of the mechanism tower. 491 00:30:55,440 --> 00:30:56,960 Have you seen anything unusual? 492 00:30:59,120 --> 00:31:01,440 - No. - Are you sure? 493 00:31:02,080 --> 00:31:03,520 Xiao. What about yesterday? 494 00:31:03,600 --> 00:31:04,720 I… 495 00:31:04,800 --> 00:31:07,440 I've been here watching. 496 00:31:07,520 --> 00:31:09,000 I check it every day. 497 00:31:09,080 --> 00:31:11,800 Last night, I checked one more time. 498 00:31:11,880 --> 00:31:14,400 When Liu San went in with Mr. Xu today, 499 00:31:14,480 --> 00:31:16,200 I was watching this door. 500 00:31:17,160 --> 00:31:19,320 I didn't see anyone suspicious. 501 00:31:19,400 --> 00:31:21,760 Xiao. Mr. Xu treated you well. 502 00:31:22,560 --> 00:31:24,680 If you neglected your duty and got Mr. Xu killed, 503 00:31:24,760 --> 00:31:26,040 I wouldn't let you off. 504 00:31:27,480 --> 00:31:29,440 I-I have a clear conscience. 505 00:31:29,520 --> 00:31:31,000 Let's meet Her Ladyship. 506 00:31:32,320 --> 00:31:33,280 Xiao. 507 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:43,560 It's hard to hide out there. 508 00:31:43,640 --> 00:31:44,640 To enter the tower, 509 00:31:44,720 --> 00:31:46,640 they have to pass by Xiao. 510 00:31:46,720 --> 00:31:47,560 Unless… 511 00:31:52,240 --> 00:31:53,080 The incense? 512 00:31:54,080 --> 00:31:55,800 Yes. More Datura flowers. 513 00:31:56,680 --> 00:31:58,640 Xiao. Did you burn this incense? 514 00:32:02,080 --> 00:32:04,320 My daughter made me a repellent sachet. 515 00:32:04,400 --> 00:32:06,080 I never use incense. 516 00:32:06,160 --> 00:32:07,320 Think carefully. 517 00:32:07,400 --> 00:32:09,360 Were you feeling sleepy, dizzy, 518 00:32:09,440 --> 00:32:10,560 or a bit drowsy? 519 00:32:10,640 --> 00:32:11,720 No. 520 00:32:14,760 --> 00:32:16,000 He didn't enter the tower? 521 00:32:16,600 --> 00:32:17,920 None of the servants 522 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:19,880 in the Wu's Manor admitted that they fell asleep. 523 00:32:25,560 --> 00:32:28,320 The person who killed Wu Siping and Liu San 524 00:32:28,400 --> 00:32:30,680 and abducted Xu Daoyin is likely the same individual. 525 00:32:31,280 --> 00:32:33,880 This person has free access to the manor and the Wu's Manor 526 00:32:33,960 --> 00:32:35,120 without drawing attention. 527 00:32:35,640 --> 00:32:37,120 He's either from the manor 528 00:32:37,200 --> 00:32:39,160 or a martial artist from outside. 529 00:32:39,760 --> 00:32:40,880 It's easy to find a traitor. 530 00:32:40,960 --> 00:32:42,680 But the outsider could be anyone. 531 00:32:45,880 --> 00:32:49,000 Did Wu Siping and Xu Daoyin have a common enemy? 532 00:32:50,480 --> 00:32:52,800 They were all compassionate and kind. 533 00:32:52,880 --> 00:32:54,160 Why would they have enemies? 534 00:32:55,320 --> 00:32:56,360 Bad news. 535 00:32:57,200 --> 00:32:58,560 Lady Yue, bad news. 536 00:32:58,640 --> 00:33:00,680 - Someone broke into the Vitality Hall. - Vitality Hall? 537 00:33:03,400 --> 00:33:04,800 It's just a place in the manor. 538 00:33:05,640 --> 00:33:07,960 Since someone broke in, we have to take a look. 539 00:33:08,040 --> 00:33:09,080 Well… 540 00:33:10,000 --> 00:33:11,320 Let me take care of it. 541 00:33:11,400 --> 00:33:13,120 It's just a trivial matter. 542 00:33:13,200 --> 00:33:15,000 Nothing is trivial here. 543 00:33:15,080 --> 00:33:16,440 The killer is still at large, 544 00:33:16,520 --> 00:33:18,200 likely waiting to do more evil. 545 00:33:18,800 --> 00:33:21,480 Keep looking for Xu Daoyin. We'll go to the Vitality Hall. 546 00:33:26,800 --> 00:33:28,920 VITALITY HALL 547 00:33:29,000 --> 00:33:31,440 The Vitality Hall mostly houses young women. 548 00:33:31,520 --> 00:33:32,560 This may be inconvenient. 549 00:33:32,640 --> 00:33:33,520 Please stay. 550 00:33:57,800 --> 00:34:00,080 Won't you ask about it? Someone broke in. 551 00:34:03,880 --> 00:34:05,440 Liu discovered it. 552 00:34:05,520 --> 00:34:07,480 But that person has run away. 553 00:34:07,560 --> 00:34:09,000 What about the baby? 554 00:34:09,800 --> 00:34:12,159 It was a bit of a shock. Nothing serious. 555 00:34:18,199 --> 00:34:19,199 Scared, huh? 556 00:34:20,080 --> 00:34:21,880 Tell me everything. I'll do you justice. 557 00:34:34,560 --> 00:34:36,199 Be quiet. 558 00:34:36,280 --> 00:34:37,120 Be quiet. 559 00:34:37,199 --> 00:34:38,199 Don't shout. 560 00:34:38,719 --> 00:34:39,840 ‪-Be quiet. ‪-Okay. 561 00:34:42,880 --> 00:34:44,760 Come with me. I won't hurt you. 562 00:34:46,280 --> 00:34:48,199 Be quiet. Be quiet. 563 00:34:56,600 --> 00:34:58,560 Help. Help. 564 00:35:00,320 --> 00:35:01,160 What's wrong? 565 00:35:03,160 --> 00:35:03,960 Get him. 566 00:35:17,560 --> 00:35:18,680 So deep. 567 00:35:20,920 --> 00:35:21,880 Trace the blood. 568 00:35:32,800 --> 00:35:33,800 There's blood here. 569 00:35:34,360 --> 00:35:35,280 Still wet. 570 00:35:39,080 --> 00:35:40,080 Here too. 571 00:35:40,720 --> 00:35:42,320 He ran that way. 572 00:35:42,400 --> 00:35:43,360 Let's go. 573 00:35:48,120 --> 00:35:48,960 You took medication? 574 00:35:51,560 --> 00:35:53,120 To calm the nerves and protect the baby. 575 00:35:53,200 --> 00:35:55,000 We have it all the time. 576 00:36:04,560 --> 00:36:05,680 No. 577 00:36:06,360 --> 00:36:07,640 What do you smell? 578 00:36:09,680 --> 00:36:11,440 There are too many smells in this room. 579 00:36:13,680 --> 00:36:15,200 Fine, rest first. 580 00:36:21,920 --> 00:36:23,920 Why are there so many pregnant women here? 581 00:36:25,240 --> 00:36:26,760 Mr. Xu took them in. 582 00:36:27,280 --> 00:36:28,920 Some women come from poor families. 583 00:36:29,000 --> 00:36:31,880 Some were unmarried but got pregnant. 584 00:36:32,480 --> 00:36:33,600 For some reason, 585 00:36:33,680 --> 00:36:35,920 they couldn't have the baby at home. 586 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:37,920 Mr. Xu took these poor women in 587 00:36:38,960 --> 00:36:40,520 and found good people 588 00:36:40,600 --> 00:36:42,200 to adopt their children. 589 00:36:43,800 --> 00:36:45,320 Xu Daoyin was too kind 590 00:36:45,840 --> 00:36:47,240 to just take in these few, right? 591 00:36:48,080 --> 00:36:52,200 Orphans, the elderly, homeless people, those with illnesses or disabilities. 592 00:36:52,280 --> 00:36:53,480 They all need shelter. 593 00:36:54,040 --> 00:36:55,280 Can this manor really house so many? 594 00:36:56,800 --> 00:36:59,440 Mr. Xu also took care of those people. 595 00:36:59,520 --> 00:37:01,360 He just didn't accommodate them in the manor. 596 00:37:03,080 --> 00:37:04,240 So he was kinder 597 00:37:04,320 --> 00:37:06,280 to a certain group of people. 598 00:37:14,920 --> 00:37:16,080 Have you mobilized everyone? 599 00:37:16,160 --> 00:37:18,160 Be sure to find Mr. Xu before Her Ladyship. 600 00:37:18,240 --> 00:37:20,880 Everyone is out. Dead or alive. 601 00:37:23,440 --> 00:37:25,920 Don't make any mistakes about the delivery tonight. 602 00:37:26,000 --> 00:37:28,600 We're all set. Nothing will go wrong. 603 00:37:30,440 --> 00:37:32,000 Pack up everything. 604 00:37:32,840 --> 00:37:33,920 If Mr. Xu really… 605 00:37:34,000 --> 00:37:35,360 Rest assured. 606 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:38,640 I've contacted the boat leaving Qingtan Town. 607 00:37:39,200 --> 00:37:40,560 If Mr. Xu is dead, 608 00:37:40,640 --> 00:37:43,040 we'll wrap up this deal tonight 609 00:37:43,120 --> 00:37:44,760 and get out of this manor 610 00:37:44,840 --> 00:37:46,560 within an hour. 611 00:37:52,920 --> 00:37:54,040 He got away. 612 00:37:54,880 --> 00:37:55,840 We deserve punishment. 613 00:37:56,800 --> 00:37:58,200 It's understandable. 614 00:37:59,480 --> 00:38:01,760 This manor seems to have many secret passages. 615 00:38:01,840 --> 00:38:03,080 Xu Daoyin is not the only one 616 00:38:03,840 --> 00:38:05,320 who masters mechanical techniques. 617 00:38:06,600 --> 00:38:07,680 Your Ladyship. 618 00:38:15,400 --> 00:38:17,240 Lady Yue prepared a meal for you. 619 00:38:20,920 --> 00:38:22,880 She's so thoughtful. Thank her for me. 620 00:38:23,640 --> 00:38:25,440 She is grateful for your help 621 00:38:25,520 --> 00:38:28,160 and told us to look after you. 622 00:38:28,240 --> 00:38:31,160 The servants are at the door. Tell us if you need anything. 623 00:38:33,280 --> 00:38:34,880 It's wise to be cautious of people. 624 00:38:34,960 --> 00:38:36,520 Xu Daoyin's immortal companion 625 00:38:36,600 --> 00:38:37,920 can't be a simple woman. 626 00:38:38,000 --> 00:38:40,680 It seems tonight is destined to be restless. 627 00:38:40,760 --> 00:38:42,240 How do you know? 628 00:38:43,760 --> 00:38:44,960 Persimmon. 629 00:38:47,040 --> 00:38:49,440 I don't know whether it's good or bad. 630 00:39:33,440 --> 00:39:34,280 Anything bothering you? 631 00:39:35,840 --> 00:39:36,680 No. 632 00:39:37,320 --> 00:39:38,280 I'm waiting, 633 00:39:38,360 --> 00:39:39,360 just as you said. 634 00:39:42,680 --> 00:39:44,400 Look at the Alkaid. 635 00:39:45,000 --> 00:39:46,800 It's too far away. I can't see clearly. 636 00:39:49,840 --> 00:39:50,680 Do this. 637 00:39:51,520 --> 00:39:52,840 See through this. 638 00:40:06,200 --> 00:40:07,040 Now I see it. 639 00:40:07,680 --> 00:40:08,840 If waiting doesn't work, 640 00:40:09,360 --> 00:40:10,520 you can take some measures. 641 00:40:12,480 --> 00:40:13,320 Any wise advice? 642 00:40:13,400 --> 00:40:14,840 It's getting late. 643 00:40:14,920 --> 00:40:15,760 Go to bed. 644 00:40:23,840 --> 00:40:26,200 VITALITY HALL 645 00:40:26,280 --> 00:40:28,400 I am Madam Wu's servant Wu Lie. Greetings, Your Ladyship. 646 00:40:28,480 --> 00:40:30,120 Please help her. 647 00:40:32,080 --> 00:40:33,960 Wait outside. Play it by ear. 648 00:40:38,360 --> 00:40:39,400 Harder. 649 00:40:39,920 --> 00:40:41,280 - It comes out! - Your Ladyship. 650 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:42,960 Almost there. 651 00:40:43,040 --> 00:40:44,400 Harder. 652 00:40:44,480 --> 00:40:45,440 The baby is coming out. 653 00:40:45,520 --> 00:40:46,720 Get her up. 654 00:40:47,560 --> 00:40:49,600 Why is Liu giving birth so much earlier? 655 00:40:49,680 --> 00:40:52,400 - She was probably shocked. - Harder. 656 00:40:52,480 --> 00:40:53,320 It's bloody in here. 657 00:40:53,400 --> 00:40:55,160 Please wait outside. 658 00:40:55,240 --> 00:40:57,600 - Shocked? She should rest. - Almost there. 659 00:40:57,680 --> 00:40:58,520 - Why are you pushing her to give birth? - Almost there! 660 00:40:59,240 --> 00:41:00,600 Hold her now. 661 00:41:00,680 --> 00:41:01,880 Have the medicine. 662 00:41:03,240 --> 00:41:04,600 Stop it. Don't you hear me? 663 00:41:05,200 --> 00:41:07,120 The baby is coming out. We can't stop. 664 00:41:08,160 --> 00:41:09,120 Hurry up. 665 00:41:10,200 --> 00:41:11,040 Hold her. 666 00:41:14,000 --> 00:41:15,040 Beginning of the Hai hour. 667 00:41:15,120 --> 00:41:15,960 He's born. 668 00:41:16,720 --> 00:41:18,120 - He's born. - Come with me. 669 00:41:18,200 --> 00:41:19,240 He's born. 670 00:41:23,160 --> 00:41:24,440 She's bleeding. Hurry. 671 00:41:24,520 --> 00:41:25,560 Hurry. 672 00:41:28,520 --> 00:41:29,600 Give me that. 673 00:41:31,640 --> 00:41:32,560 What's going on? 674 00:41:32,640 --> 00:41:34,040 Stop the bleeding. 675 00:41:37,000 --> 00:41:39,600 Your Ladyship. Let's leave it to the midwives. 676 00:41:39,680 --> 00:41:41,120 - Why can't you stop the bleeding? - Look! 677 00:41:41,200 --> 00:41:42,080 Hurry. 678 00:41:42,840 --> 00:41:44,000 It doesn't stop. 679 00:41:54,760 --> 00:41:55,600 She's dead. 680 00:41:59,920 --> 00:42:02,160 VITALITY HALL 681 00:42:06,840 --> 00:42:08,080 Your Ladyship is kind. 682 00:42:08,600 --> 00:42:10,200 Unfortunately, 683 00:42:10,720 --> 00:42:12,040 Liu was too weak. 684 00:42:12,840 --> 00:42:15,360 I don't think you care about her at all. 685 00:42:19,560 --> 00:42:21,000 That's a serious accusation. 686 00:42:21,080 --> 00:42:24,480 The Vitality Hall was set up for the poor mothers. 687 00:42:24,560 --> 00:42:26,840 Of course, we care about them. 688 00:42:37,000 --> 00:42:38,080 Tuohua Decoction. 689 00:42:38,160 --> 00:42:39,120 Strong medicine. 690 00:42:39,200 --> 00:42:41,600 A slight mistake can make a delivering mother bleed to death. 691 00:42:41,680 --> 00:42:43,560 The Imperial Medical Office has prohibited its use. 692 00:42:46,000 --> 00:42:49,680 Did Liu go into early labor due to shock, or did you induce her labor? 693 00:42:51,000 --> 00:42:52,880 She was the one with the child. 694 00:42:52,960 --> 00:42:54,120 We could only deliver the baby 695 00:42:54,200 --> 00:42:55,720 when she was ready. 696 00:42:55,800 --> 00:42:58,200 I know the Tuohua Decoction can't be abused. 697 00:42:58,880 --> 00:43:00,680 But once a woman is pregnant, 698 00:43:00,760 --> 00:43:03,240 the child's life weighs more than her own. 699 00:43:03,840 --> 00:43:06,280 She told us to prepare the Tuohua Decoction 700 00:43:06,360 --> 00:43:08,280 and asked us to save the child, 701 00:43:08,360 --> 00:43:10,080 even at the cost of her life. 702 00:43:11,880 --> 00:43:13,880 Since you're innocent, 703 00:43:14,640 --> 00:43:16,880 then why did you poison our food? 704 00:43:20,800 --> 00:43:21,800 No, I didn't. 705 00:43:22,440 --> 00:43:25,280 All the ingredients I prepared are top quality. 706 00:43:25,360 --> 00:43:26,320 If you don't believe me, 707 00:43:26,400 --> 00:43:28,440 take the dishes to the yamen for inspection. 708 00:43:30,200 --> 00:43:32,240 You're right again. 709 00:43:32,320 --> 00:43:34,240 Lady Yue is really skilled and bold. 710 00:43:34,320 --> 00:43:35,600 At this point, 711 00:43:35,680 --> 00:43:37,880 she can still respond calmly as usual. 712 00:43:37,960 --> 00:43:40,800 Roast mutton with veratrum instead of scallion. 713 00:43:40,880 --> 00:43:42,800 And ginseng-infused medicinal liquor. 714 00:43:43,440 --> 00:43:45,720 You've mastered the "Eighteen Incompatibilities." 715 00:43:46,320 --> 00:43:47,160 What a pity. 716 00:43:47,240 --> 00:43:49,160 I've learned from the best. 717 00:43:49,680 --> 00:43:52,240 She knew the food incompatibilities much better than you. 718 00:43:57,000 --> 00:43:58,880 You intended to murder me 719 00:43:58,960 --> 00:44:01,680 and used banned drugs to kill the woman in labor. 720 00:44:01,760 --> 00:44:03,440 What are you trying to do?