1 00:00:07,000 --> 00:00:17,000 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by True Face of Love 🌸 Team @Viki.com 2 00:00:17,000 --> 00:00:22,200 'Paradise is Close' - Hu Xia 3 00:00:22,200 --> 00:00:30,100 ♫ Amidst the raging stormy night ♫ 4 00:00:30,100 --> 00:00:37,700 ♫ The candle's glow reflects the dark hair of a charming woman ♫ 5 00:00:37,700 --> 00:00:41,600 ♫ Wrapped in memories year after year ♫ 6 00:00:41,600 --> 00:00:46,200 ♫ I'm left with nothing but feigning indifference ♫ 7 00:00:46,200 --> 00:00:54,000 ♫ When I'm tracing the outline of your face ♫ 8 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:56,000 ♫ Everything converges and disperses like sand ♫ 9 00:00:56,000 --> 00:01:01,700 ♫ Bound by destiny, I must make peace with myself, love can be restored or destroyed ♫ 10 00:01:01,700 --> 00:01:04,000 ♫ If I could drift away in the clouds ♫ 11 00:01:04,000 --> 00:01:09,800 ♫ I'll drive away your carefree pretense ♫ 12 00:01:09,800 --> 00:01:11,900 ♫ Even in a drunken dream ♫ 13 00:01:11,900 --> 00:01:17,600 ♫ I will always know the person I cherished the most ♫ 14 00:01:17,600 --> 00:01:22,000 ♫ Even if you are close by, yet as distant as the horizon ♫ 15 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:28,650 ♫ I want to hold you, but I can only feign ignorance ♫ 16 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:34,960 [In Blossom] 17 00:01:36,400 --> 00:01:38,500 [Episode 6] 18 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:58,800 You stole my identity, and died in my place. 19 00:01:58,800 --> 00:02:01,600 I'm sure you felt aggrieved. 20 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:23,600 There are no obvious external fatal injuries. Her organs are also intact. 21 00:02:26,200 --> 00:02:29,300 The skull has no external injuries as well. 22 00:02:32,800 --> 00:02:35,800 Was she dead before she fell? 23 00:02:35,800 --> 00:02:40,400 That was just to create an illusion of committing suicide. It wasn't the cause of death. 24 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:47,800 If the victim injured her cranial nerves, the eye muscles would be paralyzed. 25 00:02:47,800 --> 00:02:50,700 Her eyes wouldn't close completely. 26 00:02:50,700 --> 00:02:53,400 Is there a hidden injury on her head? 27 00:02:54,800 --> 00:02:57,200 Where is the wound? 28 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:07,910 Blood? 29 00:04:15,600 --> 00:04:17,200 Official Pan. 30 00:04:31,700 --> 00:04:36,200 Someone leaked rumors, and said that a body had been found at Silver Rain Terrace, 31 00:04:36,200 --> 00:04:39,000 so I came to wait here. 32 00:04:39,000 --> 00:04:43,500 Unexpectedly, I caught you. 33 00:04:45,200 --> 00:04:48,800 Sir, I want to help investigate the case. 34 00:04:48,800 --> 00:04:51,200 Investigate the case? 35 00:04:51,200 --> 00:04:56,300 I've said it more than once. Her death was an accident. 36 00:04:57,400 --> 00:04:59,500 It seems like you don't believe me. 37 00:04:59,500 --> 00:05:01,200 No. 38 00:05:05,400 --> 00:05:09,700 I was just thinking that if it was really an accident, 39 00:05:09,700 --> 00:05:12,400 why would you suspect me of killing her? 40 00:05:12,400 --> 00:05:14,600 I'm sure you know something. 41 00:05:14,600 --> 00:05:17,700 I've thought about it. I can't let you put the blame on me. 42 00:05:17,700 --> 00:05:23,400 I must find the murderer, so you can formally apologize to me. 43 00:05:26,200 --> 00:05:28,500 What have you found? 44 00:05:29,500 --> 00:05:31,400 Not at the moment. 45 00:05:31,400 --> 00:05:32,800 Is that true? 46 00:05:32,800 --> 00:05:36,200 Yes. You came as soon as I arrived. 47 00:05:41,400 --> 00:05:43,500 You can search me if you don't believe me. 48 00:05:49,800 --> 00:05:53,100 Don't come here again. Go out. 49 00:05:53,100 --> 00:05:54,600 Yes. 50 00:06:08,800 --> 00:06:11,200 [Heyang Magistrate's Office] 51 00:06:12,900 --> 00:06:16,000 Pan Yue did so much to preserve the body. 52 00:06:16,000 --> 00:06:18,700 What does he want? 53 00:06:29,800 --> 00:06:32,200 The princess sent an urgent letter. 54 00:06:32,200 --> 00:06:34,100 Young Master is waiting. 55 00:06:39,400 --> 00:06:41,600 The bride's body hasn't been buried yet, 56 00:06:41,600 --> 00:06:44,600 but he is already exchanging letters and acting lovey-dovey with another girl. 57 00:06:44,600 --> 00:06:46,800 How can he be a good person? 58 00:06:47,900 --> 00:06:51,400 That's right. He cares about his reputation. 59 00:06:51,400 --> 00:06:55,600 Preserving the body in an ice coffin is just an act to protect his reputation. 60 00:06:55,600 --> 00:07:00,300 He thinks no one will notice it, so he is not in a rush to get rid of the body. 61 00:07:01,400 --> 00:07:06,000 This gold needle is thinner than a needle used for acupuncture. 62 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:08,400 Where did it come from? 63 00:07:13,800 --> 00:07:16,300 Young Lady, why do you want to eat here suddenly? 64 00:07:16,300 --> 00:07:18,200 The dishes here are not fit for your status. 65 00:07:18,200 --> 00:07:20,800 It's more lively when many people eat together. 66 00:07:20,800 --> 00:07:24,800 Having a lavish meal alone is boring. I'll be eating here from now on. 67 00:07:27,200 --> 00:07:28,600 - Miss Shangguan. - Miss Shangguan. 68 00:07:28,600 --> 00:07:31,400 Come and sit here. Grab a chair for Miss Shangguan. 69 00:07:31,400 --> 00:07:34,100 - Sure. - Thank you. 70 00:07:34,100 --> 00:07:36,900 Here you go. Every dish is here. 71 00:07:36,900 --> 00:07:38,700 Pang'er. 72 00:07:39,500 --> 00:07:43,800 The meat in your dishes is very arrogant. 73 00:07:43,800 --> 00:07:47,400 It's very hard to see it. 74 00:07:47,400 --> 00:07:49,400 You can't blame me for that. 75 00:07:49,400 --> 00:07:52,000 Since Silver Rain Terrace made a complaint, the hawkers have been saying 76 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:54,800 Official Pan will not stay in the office for a few days. So they overcharge us. 77 00:07:54,800 --> 00:07:58,600 I only have a little money to buy ingredients. It's not bad to have these dishes. 78 00:07:58,600 --> 00:08:01,200 Just make do with it. 79 00:08:02,500 --> 00:08:04,200 That won't do. 80 00:08:04,200 --> 00:08:08,600 Everyone works hard. Every meal must include three meat and three vegetable dishes. 81 00:08:08,600 --> 00:08:11,000 - I'll pay. - Great. 82 00:08:11,000 --> 00:08:13,200 - Thank you, Miss Shangguan. - Thank you, Miss Shangguan. 83 00:08:13,200 --> 00:08:15,200 - Thank you. - Thank you, Miss Shangguan. 84 00:08:15,200 --> 00:08:18,900 Look. Miss Shangguan is pretty and kind. 85 00:08:18,900 --> 00:08:23,500 It's our blessing to be able to work with her. 86 00:08:23,500 --> 00:08:25,600 Indeed. We must return the favor. 87 00:08:25,600 --> 00:08:29,100 - Miss Shangguan. I made this fruit wine myself. - Yes. Let's drink it together. 88 00:08:29,100 --> 00:08:31,300 - Miss Shangguan. My preserved vegetable. Try it. - Thank you. 89 00:08:31,300 --> 00:08:33,400 Let's eat together. All of you, eat more. 90 00:08:33,400 --> 00:08:36,100 - I'll go and eat. - Come on. Hurry. 91 00:08:37,000 --> 00:08:42,500 Constable Liu, you've been in Heyang for so long. I'm sure you've handled many cases. 92 00:08:42,500 --> 00:08:46,000 Do you have any interesting ones to tell us? 93 00:08:47,400 --> 00:08:50,100 Miss Shangguan, what case do you want to hear? 94 00:08:51,080 --> 00:08:55,120 This is a sundry shop. You can find anything you want. 95 00:08:56,200 --> 00:08:59,600 Are there some kind of special weapons? 96 00:08:59,600 --> 00:09:07,200 For example, golden swords, golden sticks, or gold needles? 97 00:09:08,320 --> 00:09:11,400 Miss Shangguan is a noble indeed. 98 00:09:11,400 --> 00:09:15,200 She wants to hear cases that are related to gold. 99 00:09:15,200 --> 00:09:20,000 There was a rich merchant who had a little kink. 100 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:25,100 His concubine could not bear to be humiliated, and killed herself by swallowing a gold ingot. 101 00:09:25,100 --> 00:09:26,200 Yes. 102 00:09:26,200 --> 00:09:28,200 - Does that count? - That's right. 103 00:09:28,200 --> 00:09:29,800 Swallowing a gold ingot? 104 00:09:29,800 --> 00:09:33,200 Indeed. The gold was this big. 105 00:09:34,300 --> 00:09:39,300 There was another one. Many years ago, a murderer used a golden hair stick 106 00:09:39,300 --> 00:09:42,400 and stabbed a young man's eyes, ears, nostrils, and mouth. 107 00:09:42,400 --> 00:09:45,800 - There was this case. - He tortured the young man to death. 108 00:09:45,800 --> 00:09:50,800 What about gold needles? Gold needles that are as thin as cow hair. 109 00:09:50,800 --> 00:09:53,200 Miss Shangguan, are you joking? 110 00:09:53,200 --> 00:09:55,600 How can a gold needle stab someone to death? 111 00:09:55,600 --> 00:09:58,800 It will take many needles. 112 00:09:58,800 --> 00:10:03,400 Constable Liu, a long needle can hurt someone. 113 00:10:03,400 --> 00:10:06,800 But if a gold needle is as thin as cow hair, 114 00:10:06,800 --> 00:10:10,200 it will bend before it penetrates the human body. 115 00:10:10,200 --> 00:10:14,000 An ordinary person can't make a weapon like that. 116 00:10:15,400 --> 00:10:17,600 I don't believe it. 117 00:10:17,600 --> 00:10:20,500 I've heard about a case like this in the script of a play. 118 00:10:20,500 --> 00:10:25,200 Oh. Are there any skilled goldsmiths in Heyang? Let me ask them. 119 00:10:28,790 --> 00:10:32,000 There's a shop called Huasheng in Nanfeng Street. 120 00:10:32,000 --> 00:10:35,600 - It is the largest accessory shop in Heyang. - Huasheng? 121 00:10:35,600 --> 00:10:36,400 That's right. Their craftsmen are very skilled. 122 00:10:40,200 --> 00:10:45,300 Young Master, I didn't expect Miss Shangguan to have this side to her. 123 00:10:45,300 --> 00:10:47,800 How's the research on the poison? 124 00:10:47,800 --> 00:10:49,800 There's a little progress. 125 00:11:01,600 --> 00:11:05,800 I can't wear such a plain outfit if I want to go to a gold shop. 126 00:11:14,500 --> 00:11:19,000 You are walking quickly. Where are you heading to? 127 00:11:20,200 --> 00:11:24,600 I'm going to buy some lady items. I can't really tell you. 128 00:11:55,030 --> 00:11:56,980 What is this place? 129 00:12:10,810 --> 00:12:13,680 If I don't dress your wound, you'll die. Endure it. 130 00:12:16,200 --> 00:12:18,320 An orchid knot? 131 00:12:19,640 --> 00:12:21,400 Those on top! We have two new guests! 132 00:12:21,400 --> 00:12:23,430 Serve them! 133 00:12:25,110 --> 00:12:27,110 Who sent me here? 134 00:12:27,110 --> 00:12:28,690 It was a madam. 135 00:12:28,690 --> 00:12:31,760 The other customers didn't say anything, and I didn't ask them. 136 00:12:32,910 --> 00:12:35,840 What... What did she look like? 137 00:12:35,840 --> 00:12:38,280 She wore a white curtained hat. 138 00:12:38,280 --> 00:12:41,210 She paid and left the place heading south. 139 00:12:41,830 --> 00:12:43,300 [Elegant Inn] 140 00:12:51,290 --> 00:12:53,470 Let me wrap it for you. 141 00:12:53,470 --> 00:12:55,580 Take care. 142 00:12:55,580 --> 00:12:58,780 [Huasheng] 143 00:13:03,550 --> 00:13:06,120 Miss, please come inside. 144 00:13:08,440 --> 00:13:10,210 Thank you, Miss. 145 00:13:11,200 --> 00:13:13,320 Miss, I am the manager of the shop. 146 00:13:13,320 --> 00:13:16,930 If you want to buy any accessories, just tell me. 147 00:13:16,930 --> 00:13:20,010 Bring me your best gold accessories. 148 00:13:20,010 --> 00:13:22,030 I want the ones with the best workmanship. 149 00:13:22,030 --> 00:13:26,340 Sure. I'll go bring them for you. Please wait for a moment. 150 00:13:41,710 --> 00:13:43,670 Shangguan Zhi. 151 00:13:47,640 --> 00:13:51,470 Sir, why are you here? 152 00:13:53,620 --> 00:13:58,080 I saw you leaving in a hurry, and was worried that you might not bring any money. 153 00:13:58,080 --> 00:14:02,440 I promised your brother to take good care of you after all. 154 00:14:03,760 --> 00:14:07,210 Is this the lady item you spoke about? 155 00:14:07,210 --> 00:14:08,910 Yes. However, they are ordinary. There's nothing nice about them. 156 00:14:08,910 --> 00:14:13,260 Yes. However, they are ordinary. There's nothing nice about them. 157 00:14:13,260 --> 00:14:15,670 Miss, the accessories you asked for will be arriving soon. 158 00:14:15,670 --> 00:14:17,570 I'm sure you are satisfied with them. 159 00:14:17,570 --> 00:14:21,060 Isn't this Official Pan? Welcome. 160 00:14:21,060 --> 00:14:26,000 You didn't even take a look. How do you know that they are not satisfactory? 161 00:14:30,840 --> 00:14:33,650 Miss, please take a look. 162 00:15:07,440 --> 00:15:11,470 This. This arm cuff is not bad. 163 00:15:11,470 --> 00:15:14,200 It's very ordinary. 164 00:15:14,200 --> 00:15:19,830 I think this Chinese Crabapple Flower Hair Stick matches Miss Shangguan. 165 00:15:21,550 --> 00:15:25,120 Here. Let me put it on for you. 166 00:15:32,910 --> 00:15:36,270 Why? Don't you like it? 167 00:16:12,520 --> 00:16:14,960 I'm just putting the hair stick on you. 168 00:16:14,960 --> 00:16:17,500 Why are you so nervous? 169 00:16:28,860 --> 00:16:31,330 What do you think? 170 00:16:34,550 --> 00:16:36,840 Official Pan, you have good taste. 171 00:16:36,840 --> 00:16:40,400 A crabapple hair stick is elegant. 172 00:16:41,980 --> 00:16:44,650 It looks nice, 173 00:16:44,650 --> 00:16:47,490 but the Chinese crabapple flower is also known as the Heartbreaking Flower. 174 00:16:47,490 --> 00:16:50,220 It sounds inauspicious. 175 00:16:50,220 --> 00:16:53,890 Especially when this hair stick is so thin. 176 00:16:53,890 --> 00:16:59,440 Wouldn't it be dangerous if it stabs your head? 177 00:17:05,860 --> 00:17:08,680 That's... Official Pan, I'm sure you are joking. 178 00:17:08,680 --> 00:17:12,040 Women are used to using hair sticks since young. 179 00:17:12,040 --> 00:17:14,970 No one will be so careless. 180 00:17:14,970 --> 00:17:20,900 It seems like Miss Shangguan is not satisfied with your shop's accessories. 181 00:17:25,830 --> 00:17:29,820 You went there purposely to shop, but why didn't you buy anything? 182 00:17:33,450 --> 00:17:38,170 The hair stick was nice, but I can't wear it to work every day. 183 00:17:38,170 --> 00:17:41,230 It's also expensive. Isn't it nice to help you save money? 184 00:17:41,230 --> 00:17:46,750 Were you trying to save money, or did you not find the gold needle you were looking for? 185 00:17:49,740 --> 00:17:53,760 I examined Yang Caiwei's body. There was a wound on top of her head. 186 00:17:53,760 --> 00:17:56,110 There were also traces of you examining the body. 187 00:17:56,110 --> 00:18:00,470 I also knew that you enquired with Constable Liu regarding gold needle weapons. 188 00:18:00,470 --> 00:18:03,000 Gold needles that are as thin as cow hair. 189 00:18:03,000 --> 00:18:05,900 You went to the shop to look for gold accessories only. 190 00:18:05,900 --> 00:18:08,830 Bring me your best gold accessories. 191 00:18:08,830 --> 00:18:11,610 Wasn't that obvious enough? 192 00:18:13,260 --> 00:18:15,140 Shangguan Zhi. 193 00:18:15,140 --> 00:18:21,390 The crime of hiding evidence and obstruction of justice can be serious. 194 00:18:21,390 --> 00:18:23,690 Have you considered it? 195 00:18:38,040 --> 00:18:41,990 Sir, you have a keen eye. Nothing gets past you. 196 00:18:50,690 --> 00:18:52,800 How did you find it? 197 00:18:54,430 --> 00:19:00,560 I... I wanted to become pretty, and studied books about bone structures and meridians. 198 00:19:00,560 --> 00:19:03,070 I know the skin structure well. 199 00:19:03,070 --> 00:19:08,670 I saw Miss Yang's face was stiff, so I followed the clues and found this needle. 200 00:19:11,070 --> 00:19:13,600 Why didn't you tell me about it? 201 00:19:15,000 --> 00:19:17,040 Are you suspecting me? 202 00:19:17,950 --> 00:19:19,720 No. 203 00:19:20,410 --> 00:19:23,300 There are too many rumors out there. 204 00:19:23,300 --> 00:19:25,080 I can't accept the fact 205 00:19:25,080 --> 00:19:29,610 that the person I've admired for years is being called a heartless murderer by the people out there. 206 00:19:29,610 --> 00:19:32,100 So, I had to investigate it myself. 207 00:19:35,760 --> 00:19:36,930 All right. 208 00:19:36,930 --> 00:19:41,200 What did you find on this trip? 209 00:19:42,680 --> 00:19:44,430 What is he trying to do? 210 00:19:44,430 --> 00:19:46,900 He is trying to find out what I know. 211 00:19:46,900 --> 00:19:49,290 I can only take this one step at a time. 212 00:19:49,290 --> 00:19:53,430 The hair stick has an exquisite tip, but it's not thin enough. 213 00:19:53,430 --> 00:19:57,040 I don't think this shop can make the gold needle on Miss Yang's head. 214 00:19:57,040 --> 00:19:59,760 Huasheng is the best accessory shop in Heyang. 215 00:19:59,760 --> 00:20:03,110 If they can't make it, other shops can't. 216 00:20:03,110 --> 00:20:06,110 Huasheng is the largest shop, but it might not be the best. 217 00:20:06,110 --> 00:20:09,430 Heyang has so many accessory shops. All of them can sustain their business here. 218 00:20:09,430 --> 00:20:12,640 That means they each have their own specialities. 219 00:20:12,640 --> 00:20:16,520 Are you planning to investigate one by one? 220 00:20:17,460 --> 00:20:20,720 We are buying books! Buying out-of-print books from the previous era at a high price! 221 00:20:20,720 --> 00:20:23,400 Those who are interested, please send them to Xinzheng Academy! 222 00:20:23,400 --> 00:20:26,470 We are buying books! Buying out-of-print books from the previous era at a high price! 223 00:20:26,470 --> 00:20:30,240 - Those who are interested, please send them to Xinzheng Academy! - Sir, I have an idea. 224 00:20:33,760 --> 00:20:35,800 Why do we come here? 225 00:20:35,800 --> 00:20:37,400 Sir, please sit for a while. 226 00:20:37,400 --> 00:20:41,080 I will investigate all the gold shops in Heyang within two hours. 227 00:20:45,760 --> 00:20:48,710 Official Pan, what do you want to drink? 228 00:20:56,520 --> 00:20:59,660 Isn't this the drunk kid from yesterday? 229 00:20:59,660 --> 00:21:04,040 What? Are you trying to cause trouble again today? 230 00:21:05,880 --> 00:21:07,980 [Wine] 231 00:21:12,640 --> 00:21:14,260 Let me ask you a question. 232 00:21:14,260 --> 00:21:17,430 Yes, Young Warrior. 233 00:21:17,430 --> 00:21:20,800 After I got drunk yesterday, who took me away? 234 00:21:21,760 --> 00:21:25,470 A man and a woman. I couldn't recognize the man. 235 00:21:25,470 --> 00:21:27,870 His outfit looked like a young master's. 236 00:21:27,870 --> 00:21:30,660 The woman looked like a noble lady. 237 00:21:30,660 --> 00:21:34,160 We don't know much about it. 238 00:21:36,430 --> 00:21:38,190 Calm down. I know. 239 00:21:38,190 --> 00:21:40,560 The silver she paid is weight a whole tael. 240 00:21:40,560 --> 00:21:43,470 You can only obtain that silver in the capital. 241 00:21:43,470 --> 00:21:47,350 It's easy. If you investigate all the women who came here from the capital, 242 00:21:47,350 --> 00:21:50,070 you will be able to find her. Young Warrior. 243 00:21:54,980 --> 00:21:56,050 [Heyang Magistrate's Office] 244 00:21:56,050 --> 00:21:59,390 - Is she here now? - She went out. 245 00:22:02,400 --> 00:22:04,300 Young Warrior, I asked about it. 246 00:22:04,300 --> 00:22:07,640 There's a woman from the capital called Miss Shangguan at the county office. 247 00:22:07,640 --> 00:22:10,340 However, she's not there right now. 248 00:22:12,950 --> 00:22:14,530 I'll wait. 249 00:22:28,760 --> 00:22:30,170 Have you given up so soon? 250 00:22:30,170 --> 00:22:33,920 Calm down, Sir. I'm learning from you. Sitting and waiting. 251 00:22:38,470 --> 00:22:39,830 This must be Jiangnan Teahouse. 252 00:22:39,830 --> 00:22:40,880 - Over here! - This is the place! 253 00:22:40,880 --> 00:22:42,000 - Official Pan! - Let's go. 254 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:43,470 - Official Pan! - Official Pan, take a look. 255 00:22:43,470 --> 00:22:45,590 - Take a look at mine. - Official Pan. 256 00:22:45,590 --> 00:22:46,680 - Don't rush! - Me first! 257 00:22:46,680 --> 00:22:48,310 - Don't rush! - Me first! 258 00:22:48,310 --> 00:22:49,880 - Official Pan! - Official Pan! 259 00:22:49,880 --> 00:22:53,720 - How did you do it? - No one gets up early with no benefits. I just offered a huge reward. 260 00:22:53,760 --> 00:22:56,160 Line up. Don't rush. My accessories are in a mess. 261 00:22:56,160 --> 00:22:57,560 Go and line up. 262 00:22:57,560 --> 00:22:59,520 Official Pan. 263 00:22:59,520 --> 00:23:02,880 Official Pan, look. I'm sure the princess will like my accessory. 264 00:23:02,880 --> 00:23:04,880 The princess? 265 00:23:14,860 --> 00:23:16,540 [Notice: The magistrate, Official Pan, is choosing an accessory for the princess.] 266 00:23:16,540 --> 00:23:17,940 [He needs a golden hair stick which requires fine craftsmanship.] 267 00:23:17,940 --> 00:23:19,740 [The chosen craftsman will be invited to attend the royal wedding.] 268 00:23:21,170 --> 00:23:25,600 You are trying to achieve your goal by hook or by crook. 269 00:23:25,600 --> 00:23:27,870 Thank you for your praise. 270 00:23:32,680 --> 00:23:34,190 Next. 271 00:23:34,190 --> 00:23:35,760 - Official Pan, take a look. - Next. 272 00:23:35,760 --> 00:23:38,740 That's enough. Leave. 273 00:23:40,160 --> 00:23:45,800 Official Pan, these are the best hair sticks in our shop. Take a look. 274 00:23:45,800 --> 00:23:47,350 Thank you, Miss. Next. 275 00:23:47,350 --> 00:23:51,150 Yours won't do. Here, Official Pan. Take a look at mine. 276 00:23:51,150 --> 00:23:54,250 I have all the best products. 277 00:23:56,190 --> 00:23:59,830 Look at the craftsmanship. Right? 278 00:24:01,950 --> 00:24:04,390 Next. Thank you. 279 00:24:05,010 --> 00:24:07,730 Official Pan, take a look at mine. 280 00:24:11,200 --> 00:24:13,200 Official Pan, please take a look. 281 00:24:19,200 --> 00:24:23,400 Which craftsman made this piece? 282 00:24:23,400 --> 00:24:26,300 The product is made by Jin Liulang, the best craftsman in Heyang. 283 00:24:26,300 --> 00:24:29,600 Jin Liulang? Who is he? 284 00:24:29,600 --> 00:24:33,100 Jin Liulang is a genius. He is ingenious. 285 00:24:33,100 --> 00:24:36,200 No one in Heyang can compare to him when it comes to fine craftsmanship. 286 00:24:36,200 --> 00:24:38,200 Where is he now? 287 00:24:39,200 --> 00:24:41,000 He was a fine craftsman. 288 00:24:41,000 --> 00:24:44,300 Unfortunately, he had an accident last month. He's dead. 289 00:24:44,350 --> 00:24:46,150 Dead? 290 00:24:58,760 --> 00:25:00,360 Is anybody home? 291 00:25:02,400 --> 00:25:03,800 Is anybody home? 292 00:25:03,800 --> 00:25:05,400 Coming. 293 00:25:14,900 --> 00:25:16,200 Who is it? 294 00:25:16,200 --> 00:25:19,600 Is this Jin Liulang's house? 295 00:25:22,000 --> 00:25:24,400 Who are you? 296 00:25:26,000 --> 00:25:29,600 Granny, he is the new magistrate, Pan Yue, Official Pan. 297 00:25:29,600 --> 00:25:33,400 He suspected something was wrong with Liulang's death, so he came to investigate. 298 00:25:33,400 --> 00:25:34,800 Official Pan? 299 00:25:34,800 --> 00:25:36,200 Yes. 300 00:25:36,200 --> 00:25:39,200 We are just going to ask a couple of questions. We'll leave after that. 301 00:25:39,200 --> 00:25:41,700 We won't disturb you for too long. 302 00:25:41,700 --> 00:25:44,300 Don't worry. We are not bad people. 303 00:25:46,600 --> 00:25:50,100 All right. Come inside. 304 00:25:56,400 --> 00:25:58,600 Granny, be careful. 305 00:26:08,200 --> 00:26:10,000 Granny, please sit. 306 00:26:11,000 --> 00:26:15,200 Granny, the room is so dark. Why won't you light the lamps? 307 00:26:15,200 --> 00:26:18,600 These lamps were made by Liulang. 308 00:26:18,600 --> 00:26:21,400 He was ingenious. 309 00:26:21,400 --> 00:26:28,300 He knew I had bad eyesight and couldn't see a thing when it was dim, so he made these lamps. 310 00:26:28,300 --> 00:26:32,300 When I pulled this rope, all the lamps would be lit. 311 00:26:35,300 --> 00:26:37,000 However, 312 00:26:37,800 --> 00:26:42,000 after his death, all the lamps were broken. 313 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:44,300 They could no longer be used. 314 00:26:44,300 --> 00:26:47,400 Granny, let me help you take a look. 315 00:26:52,200 --> 00:26:55,400 Granny, the lamp cannot be lit because it has run out of oil. 316 00:26:55,400 --> 00:26:57,400 Wait for a while. 317 00:27:08,800 --> 00:27:11,300 All right, Granny. They can be used now. 318 00:27:12,800 --> 00:27:16,200 Miss, thank you. 319 00:27:19,200 --> 00:27:21,000 Thank you. 320 00:27:29,600 --> 00:27:35,100 Granny, which day did Liulang die? 321 00:27:35,600 --> 00:27:37,800 The 17th day of last month. 322 00:27:37,800 --> 00:27:40,200 A day before the wedding. 323 00:27:44,200 --> 00:27:48,000 Can you tell us what happened? 324 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:53,800 No one can predict anything in life. 325 00:27:54,800 --> 00:28:01,000 That day, Liulang accepted a large amount of money, and worked all day at home. 326 00:28:01,000 --> 00:28:04,400 He made the accessory and sent it to his customer. 327 00:28:04,400 --> 00:28:05,600 Mother. 328 00:28:05,600 --> 00:28:10,200 Before he left, he said the amount of money he received was enough for us to spend for a year. 329 00:28:10,200 --> 00:28:12,900 We had to drink some wine to celebrate. 330 00:28:12,900 --> 00:28:15,400 I even felt happy for him. 331 00:28:15,400 --> 00:28:21,100 However, he didn't come back even until midnight. 332 00:28:37,200 --> 00:28:43,000 The next day, the fishermen by the river 333 00:28:43,000 --> 00:28:46,870 said they discovered a drowned body in the river. 334 00:28:47,600 --> 00:28:50,000 It was Liulang. 335 00:28:53,600 --> 00:28:56,600 What accessory did Liulang make? 336 00:29:00,800 --> 00:29:03,100 I didn't see it clearly. 337 00:29:04,400 --> 00:29:09,900 Granny, do you know who is Liulang's new customer? 338 00:29:11,600 --> 00:29:15,400 The new customer hasn't visited this house. 339 00:29:15,400 --> 00:29:16,800 Did you report it to the officials? 340 00:29:16,800 --> 00:29:19,400 Did the magistrate find anything back then? 341 00:29:19,400 --> 00:29:25,100 He did. He said he got drunk and drowned. 342 00:29:25,100 --> 00:29:29,800 I'm just a blind old woman. I had no choice but to accept his explanation. 343 00:29:34,400 --> 00:29:37,600 Where is Liulang buried now? 344 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:51,200 Granny, this is really fishy. 345 00:29:51,200 --> 00:29:55,100 We want to investigate it. We hope you can agree to it. 346 00:29:57,270 --> 00:29:59,070 Fine. 347 00:30:06,600 --> 00:30:09,400 [Jin Liulang's Grave] 348 00:30:11,800 --> 00:30:14,800 Granny Jin seems to be hostile towards you, Official Pan. 349 00:30:14,800 --> 00:30:18,700 She is not the only one who is hostile towards me. 350 00:30:18,700 --> 00:30:21,900 Sir, shouldn't you reflect on yourself then? 351 00:30:25,200 --> 00:30:26,700 Send her back later. 352 00:30:26,700 --> 00:30:29,000 I'll go and find the coroner at the county office. 353 00:30:31,390 --> 00:30:37,950 Liulang! Why do you have to die? 354 00:30:39,200 --> 00:30:47,600 You've become a wandering spirit who can't return home, Liulang! 355 00:30:58,000 --> 00:30:59,400 Granny. 356 00:30:59,400 --> 00:31:05,100 When people die, they don't become immortals, or ghosts. 357 00:31:05,100 --> 00:31:09,600 They will be reduced to ashes, and provide nutrition to living things. 358 00:31:09,600 --> 00:31:14,400 Look at the flowers and weed here. 359 00:31:14,400 --> 00:31:17,400 Liulang did not leave you. 360 00:31:17,400 --> 00:31:22,800 He is just accompanying you in another way. 361 00:31:26,400 --> 00:31:29,000 He didn't leave me. 362 00:31:31,400 --> 00:31:33,940 He is still by my side. 363 00:31:34,600 --> 00:31:39,000 Granny, let me send you back first. 364 00:31:39,000 --> 00:31:40,600 All right. 365 00:31:43,900 --> 00:31:47,000 [Jin Liulang's Grave] 366 00:31:48,700 --> 00:31:50,600 Miss. 367 00:31:50,600 --> 00:31:52,400 What is it? 368 00:31:55,200 --> 00:31:59,500 What is your relationship with Official Pan? 369 00:31:59,500 --> 00:32:03,400 When I heard your conversation, 370 00:32:03,400 --> 00:32:08,100 it seemed like you didn't trust him fully. 371 00:32:09,600 --> 00:32:12,270 I only believe in evidence. 372 00:32:15,000 --> 00:32:21,400 There's one thing that I want to tell you alone. 373 00:32:22,800 --> 00:32:30,760 Actually, Liulang's new customer came to visit. 374 00:32:36,500 --> 00:32:39,300 Is this Jin Liulang's house? 375 00:32:39,300 --> 00:32:41,300 Yes. 376 00:32:42,200 --> 00:32:46,500 - What is it? - I want to make something. I need it tomorrow. 377 00:32:46,500 --> 00:32:49,800 I still have some work to do. I don't think I can make it tomorrow. 378 00:32:49,800 --> 00:32:52,200 I'll pay you 100 taels of silver. 379 00:32:56,200 --> 00:32:58,600 Liulang never drinks much. 380 00:32:58,600 --> 00:33:01,400 Why would he get drunk and fall into the lake? 381 00:33:01,400 --> 00:33:06,000 I'm guessing that it was the new customer who didn't want to pay him 382 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:11,800 so he murdered Liulang, and threw his body into the lake. 383 00:33:11,800 --> 00:33:14,600 The previous magistrate was too lazy to put in an effort. 384 00:33:14,600 --> 00:33:17,200 He asked me to find clues. 385 00:33:17,200 --> 00:33:21,000 He said I had to find a suspect before I could report it. 386 00:33:21,000 --> 00:33:25,200 There are so many people. Where can I find a suspect? 387 00:33:25,200 --> 00:33:27,100 Until today, 388 00:33:28,280 --> 00:33:30,750 I heard the voice again. 389 00:33:32,200 --> 00:33:35,100 Granny, are you saying... 390 00:33:36,590 --> 00:33:41,680 I suspect the murderer is Official Pan. 391 00:33:45,800 --> 00:33:49,000 Granny, did you make a mistake? 392 00:33:49,000 --> 00:33:53,300 I can't see well but I have a good sense of hearing. 393 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:58,000 Official Pan and that man said the same thing. 394 00:33:58,000 --> 00:34:01,400 Is this Jin Liulang's house? 395 00:34:03,800 --> 00:34:09,800 Their voice and tone were similar. 396 00:34:09,800 --> 00:34:13,600 I will never forget the voice even if I die. 397 00:34:14,600 --> 00:34:20,400 It's him indeed. I must examine the body quickly and leave this place. 398 00:34:22,000 --> 00:34:25,500 [Jin Liulang's Grave] 399 00:34:37,900 --> 00:34:39,500 Official Pan. 400 00:34:40,400 --> 00:34:41,800 You've returned so quickly. 401 00:34:41,800 --> 00:34:45,200 I asked the cart driver to return to the office to make a report. 402 00:34:45,200 --> 00:34:48,000 You are digging the body up so soon. 403 00:34:50,000 --> 00:34:52,000 Yes. 404 00:34:52,000 --> 00:34:54,400 You are quite strong. 405 00:35:04,800 --> 00:35:07,000 Are you not going to come up? 406 00:35:09,000 --> 00:35:13,000 The county office will send someone to dig it up. You don't need to do it. 407 00:35:16,600 --> 00:35:18,100 Thank you. 408 00:35:33,000 --> 00:35:35,200 You are very afraid of me. 409 00:35:36,500 --> 00:35:38,300 No. 410 00:35:38,300 --> 00:35:41,200 I'm scared because it is my first time digging a grave. 411 00:35:41,200 --> 00:35:45,300 That is why I'm feeling restless. Well, I'll be going back. 412 00:35:46,200 --> 00:35:50,900 Shangguan Zhi, what are you hiding? 413 00:35:50,900 --> 00:35:54,800 I thought you got excited, and wanted to play a game of investigating a case 414 00:35:54,800 --> 00:35:58,000 but not only did you lie to me, but you also hid evidence. 415 00:35:58,000 --> 00:36:00,200 You are also afraid of me now. 416 00:36:01,200 --> 00:36:06,200 The shock at that moment was your true reaction, right? 417 00:36:10,400 --> 00:36:12,500 I'll risk it. 418 00:36:17,000 --> 00:36:21,100 That's right. I am afraid of you. 419 00:36:23,200 --> 00:36:28,400 Because I suspect you are the murderer who killed Miss Yang. 420 00:36:28,400 --> 00:36:30,900 You also killed Jin Liulang. 421 00:36:32,800 --> 00:36:36,400 However, you can't kill me. 422 00:36:36,400 --> 00:36:38,700 I left a letter. 423 00:36:38,700 --> 00:36:44,800 If I don't go back and Ling'er reads my letter, she will expose what you did to the public. 424 00:36:44,800 --> 00:36:47,400 My brother won't forgive you as well. 425 00:36:51,800 --> 00:36:53,300 Why are you laughing? 426 00:36:53,300 --> 00:36:55,800 You went to the stone house in the peach blossom forest. 427 00:36:55,800 --> 00:37:00,400 If I am the murderer, why would I preserve the body 428 00:37:00,400 --> 00:37:04,900 and leave the gold needle for you to find? 429 00:37:05,800 --> 00:37:07,800 You prioritize reputation. 430 00:37:07,800 --> 00:37:11,000 You want everyone to think that you are someone who values a relationship 431 00:37:11,000 --> 00:37:14,400 and not an ungrateful jerk who only wants the princess. 432 00:37:14,400 --> 00:37:17,600 Otherwise, why wouldn't you find a coroner to examine the body even after Silver Rain Terrace reported it? 433 00:37:17,600 --> 00:37:22,000 The previous coroner examined it. He didn't find anything. 434 00:37:22,000 --> 00:37:28,600 After I became the magistrate, I spoke with Chen San to see if he was a reliable person. 435 00:37:28,600 --> 00:37:33,800 However, Chen San is not capable. He is unreliable. 436 00:37:33,800 --> 00:37:37,200 So, I invited a famous coroner from the capital. 437 00:37:37,200 --> 00:37:39,400 He was poisoned when he arrived in Heyang yesterday. 438 00:37:39,400 --> 00:37:41,600 A'Ze is still trying to cure him. 439 00:37:41,600 --> 00:37:44,500 Young Master, the man you invited has arrived in Heyang. 440 00:37:45,800 --> 00:37:48,800 I've always thought Yang Caiwei's death was weird, 441 00:37:48,800 --> 00:37:51,800 but I couldn't find any clues 442 00:37:51,800 --> 00:37:57,200 until this problem was solved by you, who was interested in skin care. 443 00:37:57,200 --> 00:38:00,400 You even found the gold needle. 444 00:38:00,400 --> 00:38:03,000 You solved the doubts in my mind. 445 00:38:03,800 --> 00:38:08,600 If you still think I am the murderer, suit yourself. 446 00:38:08,600 --> 00:38:10,900 I won't stop you. 447 00:38:19,000 --> 00:38:21,200 - Official Pan. - Official Pan. 448 00:38:21,200 --> 00:38:22,900 - Dig. - Do it. 449 00:38:22,900 --> 00:38:24,400 Yes. 450 00:38:52,300 --> 00:38:56,200 Sir, there's no sand in the body's throat. 451 00:39:00,200 --> 00:39:02,400 There are also no signs of struggle after he fell into the water. 452 00:39:02,400 --> 00:39:05,100 He was thrown into the water after he died. It's a murder. 453 00:39:05,100 --> 00:39:07,100 What about the real cause of death? 454 00:39:08,400 --> 00:39:11,800 Sir, the body is rotten. 455 00:39:11,800 --> 00:39:13,800 I can't find the cause. 456 00:39:13,800 --> 00:39:16,300 Why is his stomach bloated? 457 00:39:19,600 --> 00:39:22,000 The victim was soaked in the water, and swallowed a lot of water. 458 00:39:22,000 --> 00:39:24,600 Isn't it normal to have a bloated stomach? 459 00:39:26,000 --> 00:39:31,000 Why did I hear that a person wouldn't swallow water if he was dead inside the water? 460 00:39:32,200 --> 00:39:35,400 Miss Shangguan. You are a woman. You know nothing. 461 00:39:35,400 --> 00:39:37,000 I've been a coroner for more than a decade. 462 00:39:37,000 --> 00:39:38,800 - Trust me... - What? 463 00:39:38,800 --> 00:39:40,600 Cut the body open. 464 00:39:41,400 --> 00:39:43,200 Yes, Sir. 465 00:40:12,200 --> 00:40:13,600 What is this? 466 00:40:13,600 --> 00:40:16,800 Sir, it's silver. 467 00:40:22,600 --> 00:40:27,600 Sir, the victim was forced by the murderer to swallow these silver pieces. 468 00:40:27,600 --> 00:40:30,600 He died because his intestines ruptured. 469 00:40:49,400 --> 00:40:51,600 Are you not afraid of me now? 470 00:41:02,000 --> 00:41:03,900 1,000 taels? 471 00:41:04,800 --> 00:41:07,600 I think this is a chip from Life and Death House. 472 00:41:07,600 --> 00:41:11,200 Why is it inside Jin Liulang's stomach? 473 00:41:15,800 --> 00:41:18,200 Swallow them! Hurry! 474 00:41:18,200 --> 00:41:20,200 Otherwise, I'll kill your blind mother too! 475 00:41:20,200 --> 00:41:21,500 - Hurry! - I'll swallow them. 476 00:41:21,500 --> 00:41:25,200 Don't kill my mother. I'll swallow them. 477 00:41:25,200 --> 00:41:27,300 Jin Liulang was forced to swallow the silver. 478 00:41:27,300 --> 00:41:29,800 He knew he couldn't escape death, 479 00:41:29,800 --> 00:41:34,600 so he swallowed this into his stomach before the murderer could realize. 480 00:41:35,400 --> 00:41:39,100 Jin Liulang was aggrieved and left a piece of evidence 481 00:41:39,100 --> 00:41:42,400 that pointed to the murderer before his death. 482 00:41:55,900 --> 00:42:00,000 Whether it was killing Jin Liulang or Miss Yang, 483 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:02,400 the murderer made them look like an accident. 484 00:42:02,400 --> 00:42:05,000 That means the murderer is hoping for a perfect crime. 485 00:42:05,000 --> 00:42:09,400 If a person like this knows that he left evidence behind, he would surely do something. 486 00:42:09,400 --> 00:42:14,700 The value of the chip is high. The murderer might be a regular at the Life and Death House. 487 00:42:14,700 --> 00:42:18,400 Sir, we need to go there. 488 00:42:18,400 --> 00:42:21,500 It's me. Not us. 489 00:42:22,500 --> 00:42:24,400 I've said what I have to. 490 00:42:24,400 --> 00:42:29,500 Just do what you should and don't meddle in other things. 491 00:42:29,500 --> 00:42:31,200 Official... 492 00:42:36,800 --> 00:42:39,500 Did I really misunderstand him? 493 00:42:41,100 --> 00:42:45,300 [Heyang Magistrate's Office] 494 00:42:57,470 --> 00:42:59,050 Official Pan. 495 00:43:00,400 --> 00:43:04,000 Look carefully. Was she the one who paid you? 496 00:43:04,000 --> 00:43:06,800 Yes. It was her. 497 00:43:08,400 --> 00:43:10,200 Miss Shangguan. 498 00:43:14,900 --> 00:43:18,400 Why would a noble lady from the capital help me? 499 00:43:18,400 --> 00:43:22,000 Why would she know Yang Caiwei's orchid knot? 500 00:43:35,000 --> 00:43:36,600 Miss. 501 00:43:39,000 --> 00:43:42,000 Miss, aren't these a coroner's tools? 502 00:43:42,000 --> 00:43:44,400 Why do you have them? 503 00:43:44,400 --> 00:43:46,600 I've been helping Official Pan investigate the case recently, right? 504 00:43:46,600 --> 00:43:49,200 So I'm learning some coroner's skills. 505 00:43:49,200 --> 00:43:53,400 But these tools are used on dead people. How scary. 506 00:43:54,600 --> 00:43:57,000 Wasn't Miss Yang a coroner? 507 00:43:57,000 --> 00:44:03,300 Since Official Pan married her, that means it's his type, so I have to be like her. 508 00:44:05,400 --> 00:44:09,600 Miss, you really like Official Pan so much. 509 00:44:11,200 --> 00:44:15,200 Oh, Ling'er. Did you see A'Ze yesterday? 510 00:44:15,200 --> 00:44:18,600 We live in the same house. It's hard not to meet him. 511 00:44:19,320 --> 00:44:22,630 I heard he went to meet someone yesterday. 512 00:44:22,630 --> 00:44:27,230 Do you know who he went to meet? Or do you think he was acting weirdly? 513 00:44:28,000 --> 00:44:32,200 Last night... 514 00:44:32,200 --> 00:44:33,900 Sorry. 515 00:44:35,390 --> 00:44:38,000 Why is there so much medicine? 516 00:44:38,000 --> 00:44:40,000 Are you sick? 517 00:44:42,600 --> 00:44:44,400 It all matches. 518 00:44:44,400 --> 00:44:47,000 If what Pan Yue said was true, 519 00:44:47,000 --> 00:44:50,800 what's going on with the groom I saw? 520 00:44:50,800 --> 00:44:56,000 Why would Jin Liulang's mother say she heard Pan Yue's voice before? 521 00:45:05,800 --> 00:45:07,600 Yang Caiwei, 522 00:45:09,600 --> 00:45:12,000 I harmed you. 523 00:45:15,000 --> 00:45:25,100 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by True Face of Love 🌸 Team @Viki.com 524 00:45:32,000 --> 00:45:36,900 'Door' - Zhou Shen 525 00:45:36,900 --> 00:45:45,000 ♫ Like the dew, waiting for a glimmer of sunlight to welcome the morning ♫ 526 00:45:45,000 --> 00:45:52,200 ♫ How many glances to we need to exchange to affirm each other? ♫ 527 00:45:52,200 --> 00:45:56,000 ♫ Your sincerity fools me ♫ 528 00:45:56,000 --> 00:46:00,400 ♫ And my seriousness traps you ♫ 529 00:46:00,400 --> 00:46:07,000 ♫ The depth of the past is best left unexplored ♫ 530 00:46:07,000 --> 00:46:10,800 ♫ How many more failures do I have to experience? ♫ 531 00:46:10,800 --> 00:46:14,600 ♫ Before I can face love and hared with confidence? ♫ 532 00:46:14,600 --> 00:46:17,900 ♫ No one should ask about the moment of letting go ♫ 533 00:46:17,900 --> 00:46:21,800 ♫ Is it a moment of liberation or cowardice? ♫ 534 00:46:21,800 --> 00:46:26,300 ♫ Perhaps I've mistakenly entered your heart, and now I'm feeling unsettled ♫ 535 00:46:26,300 --> 00:46:29,900 ♫ I'm unwilling to just be a passer-by with you ♫ 536 00:46:29,900 --> 00:46:34,100 ♫ I'm not going to give up without a fight ♫ 537 00:46:34,100 --> 00:46:37,000 ♫ My life would have been worth living ♫ 538 00:46:37,000 --> 00:46:41,600 ♫ If grass and trees are sharp blades, if mountains and waters are temples ♫ 539 00:46:41,600 --> 00:46:45,100 ♫ Every moment with you is a blessing ♫ 540 00:46:45,100 --> 00:46:48,900 ♫ I will never take you for granted ♫ 541 00:46:48,900 --> 00:46:56,000 ♫ And I want to be worthy of your love ♫ 542 00:46:56,000 --> 00:47:00,600 ♫ Perhaps I've mistakenly entered your heart, and now I'm feeling unsettled ♫ 543 00:47:00,600 --> 00:47:04,300 ♫ I'm unwilling to just be a passer-by with you ♫ 544 00:47:04,300 --> 00:47:08,400 ♫ I'm not going to give up without a fight ♫ 545 00:47:08,400 --> 00:47:11,400 ♫ My life would have been worth living ♫ 546 00:47:11,400 --> 00:47:15,800 ♫ If grass and trees are sharp blades, if mountains and waters are temples ♫ 547 00:47:15,800 --> 00:47:19,400 ♫ Every moment with you is a blessing ♫ 548 00:47:19,400 --> 00:47:23,200 ♫ I will never take you for granted ♫ 549 00:47:23,200 --> 00:47:30,400 ♫ And I want to be worthy of your love ♫ 550 00:47:31,600 --> 00:47:41,100 ♫ Be worthy of your love ♫