1 00:00:43,750 --> 00:00:44,927 [Tong Gu] 2 00:02:50,788 --> 00:02:53,513 Miss Ziyuan, don't stop the music. 3 00:02:57,325 --> 00:03:00,000 What's going on? Let's see. 4 00:03:09,600 --> 00:03:12,450 What the hell is this? 5 00:03:15,000 --> 00:03:18,025 A strawman? Where is Miss Ziyuan? 6 00:03:26,750 --> 00:03:30,277 [Detective Song Ci] 7 00:03:30,950 --> 00:03:32,900 Ghost! Run! 8 00:03:49,075 --> 00:03:54,316 Your Majesty, the Governor of Jiaxing sent a memorial saying that the Grand Preceptor fell ill. 9 00:03:58,450 --> 00:04:01,475 It's been three years since he returned home. 10 00:04:05,300 --> 00:04:07,100 Now that he's ill, 11 00:04:07,950 --> 00:04:10,225 I should pay him a visit. 12 00:04:13,667 --> 00:04:18,825 Your Majesty, I will set out to Tong Gu tonight to make arrangements. 13 00:04:24,167 --> 00:04:26,824 Ghost! Ghost! 14 00:04:26,825 --> 00:04:29,349 Ghost! Run! 15 00:04:29,350 --> 00:04:31,550 Ghost! A ghost! 16 00:04:33,474 --> 00:04:35,199 Lock down West Moon Tower and notify Lord Song. 17 00:04:35,200 --> 00:04:36,200 Yes. 18 00:05:20,900 --> 00:05:22,524 Lord Song. 19 00:05:22,525 --> 00:05:24,541 My husband is dead. 20 00:05:24,542 --> 00:05:27,274 Please do him justice. 21 00:05:27,275 --> 00:05:30,050 Have you made any enemies lately? 22 00:05:30,792 --> 00:05:32,574 I don't know. 23 00:05:32,575 --> 00:05:34,925 After I returned from washing clothes by the river, 24 00:05:34,926 --> 00:05:38,313 I found him dead in the house. 25 00:05:39,150 --> 00:05:42,049 Could you bring me a cup of water? 26 00:05:42,050 --> 00:05:43,400 Please wait a moment. 27 00:06:31,624 --> 00:06:34,499 The blood splatters 28 00:06:34,500 --> 00:06:37,582 indicate that the assailant attacked from behind the victim. 29 00:06:37,583 --> 00:06:39,374 The murderer also used their left hand. 30 00:06:39,375 --> 00:06:41,274 Lord Song, here's your water. 31 00:06:49,775 --> 00:06:50,775 Thank you. 32 00:06:51,712 --> 00:06:52,712 Men! 33 00:06:53,975 --> 00:06:55,000 Arrest her. 34 00:06:57,000 --> 00:06:59,624 Lord Song, what are you doing? 35 00:06:59,625 --> 00:07:02,501 That's because you're the murderer. 36 00:07:10,850 --> 00:07:12,574 There are three indicators. 37 00:07:12,575 --> 00:07:17,124 Firstly, your shoes are dry. 38 00:07:17,125 --> 00:07:20,149 This proves that you weren't washing clothes by the river. 39 00:07:20,150 --> 00:07:24,174 Secondly, there aren't signs of struggle on the victim. 40 00:07:24,175 --> 00:07:25,825 A single blow killed him. 41 00:07:25,826 --> 00:07:28,351 Therefore, he must've been killed by someone close to him. 42 00:07:29,083 --> 00:07:32,199 Thirdly, the left side of the victim's wound is narrow, 43 00:07:32,200 --> 00:07:36,082 while the right side is wide and deep. 44 00:07:36,083 --> 00:07:38,003 This indicates that the murderer is left-handed. 45 00:07:38,375 --> 00:07:39,750 Am I right? 46 00:07:42,383 --> 00:07:44,300 He was a brute. 47 00:07:44,301 --> 00:07:45,351 He deserved it! 48 00:07:47,750 --> 00:07:51,824 When he beat me with a wooden stick every day, 49 00:07:51,825 --> 00:07:54,700 he should've expected this day. 50 00:07:57,542 --> 00:07:59,792 Even if he committed a million misdeeds, 51 00:07:59,793 --> 00:08:01,868 you don't have the right to determine his life and death. 52 00:08:01,869 --> 00:08:03,619 He didn't deserve to live! 53 00:08:03,620 --> 00:08:04,964 Lord Song! 54 00:08:04,965 --> 00:08:07,311 There's trouble at West Moon Tower. 55 00:08:24,723 --> 00:08:27,674 It was freaky. Miss Ziyuan suddenly vanished. 56 00:08:27,675 --> 00:08:30,174 Such a pity. I bet a ghost did this. 57 00:08:30,175 --> 00:08:31,749 Make way! 58 00:08:31,750 --> 00:08:35,200 This must be severe. Even Lord Song is here. 59 00:08:52,750 --> 00:08:54,274 My Lord. 60 00:08:54,275 --> 00:08:56,824 The girl who vanished is called Ziyuan. 61 00:08:56,825 --> 00:09:01,675 She turned into a strawman before a crowd. 62 00:09:02,700 --> 00:09:04,850 Only this jade was found at the scene. 63 00:09:13,491 --> 00:09:16,891 Lord Song, you're finally here. 64 00:09:18,500 --> 00:09:21,999 Miss Ziyuan was the star of West Moon Tower. 65 00:09:22,000 --> 00:09:25,249 I counted on her to keep my place running. 66 00:09:25,250 --> 00:09:28,683 My Lord, you have to help me find her. 67 00:09:37,225 --> 00:09:41,350 [Li Manor] 68 00:10:50,667 --> 00:10:53,899 The carotid artery was swiftly cut by the zither's string. 69 00:10:53,900 --> 00:10:57,300 Blood won't splatter due to the shallow wound. 70 00:10:57,301 --> 00:10:58,460 There'll only be... 71 00:10:59,550 --> 00:11:01,100 stains on the victim's clothes. 72 00:11:21,849 --> 00:11:24,299 Dispatch all our men to locate Ziyuan tonight. 73 00:11:24,300 --> 00:11:26,324 We can't exclude the possibility of Ziyuan's death. 74 00:11:26,325 --> 00:11:27,725 - Go. - Yes! 75 00:11:45,525 --> 00:11:46,525 No one's here? 76 00:11:59,167 --> 00:12:03,399 My Lord, we were patrolling the streets when the incident occurred in West Moon Tower. 77 00:12:03,400 --> 00:12:04,799 We found someone suspicious. 78 00:12:04,800 --> 00:12:06,332 When we were about to make an arrest, 79 00:12:06,333 --> 00:12:07,750 he turned into a strawman. 80 00:12:10,059 --> 00:12:13,207 My Lord, I've seen this robe before. 81 00:12:13,208 --> 00:12:17,983 If my memory serves me right, this robe belongs to Councilor Li's son. 82 00:12:18,625 --> 00:12:22,550 He often comes to West Moon, and he's on good terms with Miss Ziyuan. 83 00:12:23,208 --> 00:12:25,124 Was he here tonight? 84 00:12:25,125 --> 00:12:26,874 Yes. 85 00:12:26,875 --> 00:12:31,599 He usually stays in Miss Ziyuan's room until the next morning. 86 00:12:31,600 --> 00:12:33,832 Today, he left after a brief visit. 87 00:12:33,833 --> 00:12:35,383 He looked like he was in a hurry. 88 00:12:36,320 --> 00:12:38,673 Han Fang, send someone to stand guard outside Li Manor. 89 00:12:38,674 --> 00:12:40,374 If there's anything unusual, report it at once. 90 00:12:40,375 --> 00:12:41,375 Yes. 91 00:13:40,500 --> 00:13:41,708 Lord Song! 92 00:13:43,640 --> 00:13:44,650 Come in. 93 00:13:46,315 --> 00:13:47,554 The Imperial Censor is here. 94 00:13:49,458 --> 00:13:51,166 Invite him to the main hall at once. 95 00:13:51,167 --> 00:13:52,167 Yes. 96 00:14:02,750 --> 00:14:06,582 His Majesty heard about the Grand Preceptor's poor health. 97 00:14:06,583 --> 00:14:08,749 He missed his teacher dearly. 98 00:14:08,750 --> 00:14:11,325 In three days, he'll visit Tong Gu. 99 00:14:12,525 --> 00:14:15,707 This is a rare and significant event for Tong Gu. 100 00:14:15,708 --> 00:14:19,174 Lord Song, as an official, 101 00:14:19,175 --> 00:14:21,197 if you serve His Majesty well this time, 102 00:14:21,198 --> 00:14:25,416 you'll receive endless rewards. 103 00:14:25,417 --> 00:14:27,499 Yes. 104 00:14:27,500 --> 00:14:29,549 A huge event indeed. 105 00:14:29,550 --> 00:14:32,916 The government office and I will do our best to assist you, Lord Ding. 106 00:14:34,250 --> 00:14:36,332 Lord Song. 107 00:14:36,333 --> 00:14:38,666 You seem rather tired. 108 00:14:38,667 --> 00:14:40,395 Did something happen? 109 00:14:41,650 --> 00:14:46,299 My Lord, a strange case occurred in Tong Gu last night. 110 00:14:46,300 --> 00:14:51,000 I'm certain that this is a ploy, though I haven't gotten any leads. 111 00:14:52,208 --> 00:14:55,999 What happened? Can you tell me? 112 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:57,575 Last night, a woman... 113 00:14:57,576 --> 00:14:58,576 My Lord! 114 00:15:00,250 --> 00:15:01,724 Lord Ding. 115 00:15:01,725 --> 00:15:05,300 My Lord, we discovered this sachet after last night's search. 116 00:15:10,975 --> 00:15:14,450 It has the same smell as that jade. It should belong to Miss Ziyuan. 117 00:15:15,525 --> 00:15:20,224 Lord Ding, please excuse me. This is an urgent case. 118 00:15:20,225 --> 00:15:22,824 Han Fang, keep Lord Ding company. 119 00:15:22,825 --> 00:15:23,825 Yes. 120 00:15:39,200 --> 00:15:41,041 Lord Song, you've graced my humble residence. 121 00:15:41,042 --> 00:15:43,332 Please forgive me for not welcoming you at the door. 122 00:15:43,333 --> 00:15:46,649 Councilor Li, I came out of the blue for a favor. 123 00:15:46,650 --> 00:15:49,250 Oh? Lord Song, please take a seat and elaborate more. 124 00:15:49,251 --> 00:15:50,251 - Please. - Please. 125 00:15:53,300 --> 00:15:54,874 Councilor Li. 126 00:15:54,875 --> 00:15:59,051 Last night, misfortune befell Miss Ziyuan of West Moon Tower, and she vanished. 127 00:16:00,375 --> 00:16:03,272 I found your son's clothes near West Moon Tower. 128 00:16:03,273 --> 00:16:07,666 I also found Miss Ziyuan's belongings near your manor. 129 00:16:07,667 --> 00:16:10,541 I wonder if you're aware of this. 130 00:16:11,583 --> 00:16:18,099 My son is rebellious and frequents brothels, 131 00:16:18,100 --> 00:16:21,600 but I believe he doesn't have the guts to harm others. 132 00:16:22,917 --> 00:16:25,791 It must've been someone malicious 133 00:16:25,792 --> 00:16:28,992 who framed my son out of jealousy over his intimacy with the lady. 134 00:16:29,875 --> 00:16:32,666 Where's your son now? 135 00:16:32,667 --> 00:16:36,832 He caught a cold and has been in bed recently. 136 00:16:36,833 --> 00:16:39,008 I'm afraid he'll infect you. 137 00:16:40,075 --> 00:16:42,149 I really can't let that happen. 138 00:16:42,150 --> 00:16:43,433 How about this? 139 00:16:44,667 --> 00:16:47,834 When my son gets better, 140 00:16:47,835 --> 00:16:51,249 I'll take him to the government office for questioning. 141 00:16:51,250 --> 00:16:53,083 What do you think? 142 00:16:54,124 --> 00:16:56,223 That'll do. 143 00:16:56,224 --> 00:16:57,424 Thank you, My Lord. 144 00:17:13,849 --> 00:17:15,007 Lord Song! 145 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:19,399 Who are you? 146 00:17:19,400 --> 00:17:21,749 Just a commoner of Tong Gu. 147 00:17:21,750 --> 00:17:23,749 I have a lead you'll be interested in. 148 00:17:23,750 --> 00:17:24,916 What do you mean? 149 00:17:24,917 --> 00:17:28,899 Don't glare at me. I'm helping myself, not you. 150 00:17:28,900 --> 00:17:31,380 It wouldn't hurt to check if she's friend or foe. 151 00:17:32,583 --> 00:17:34,374 Are you sure this is the way? 152 00:17:34,375 --> 00:17:36,246 After that incident at West Moon Tower last night, 153 00:17:36,247 --> 00:17:39,724 someone saw Young Master Li rush out of town on a horse. 154 00:17:39,725 --> 00:17:43,474 So, I sneaked into Li Manor and found out that he was missing. 155 00:17:43,475 --> 00:17:45,541 This morning, I asked those in the vicinity. 156 00:17:45,542 --> 00:17:47,999 They say they heard a horse galloping down this path. 157 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:52,124 This is the way to the capital. What is he up to? 158 00:17:52,125 --> 00:17:56,174 By the way, you mentioned helping yourself. 159 00:17:56,175 --> 00:17:57,675 What does that mean? 160 00:17:57,676 --> 00:17:59,176 Lord Song, I... 161 00:18:07,173 --> 00:18:10,322 Last night, Ziyuan turned into a strawman and disappeared. 162 00:18:10,323 --> 00:18:14,322 Han Fang found another strawman that was supposed to be Young Master Li near West Moon Tower. 163 00:18:14,323 --> 00:18:16,273 So, this strawman is...? 164 00:18:18,069 --> 00:18:19,398 - Untie the rope. - Okay. 165 00:18:39,098 --> 00:18:41,897 You said that he rode a horse out of town. 166 00:18:41,898 --> 00:18:42,898 Yes. 167 00:19:08,792 --> 00:19:10,667 Is this Young Master Li's horse? 168 00:19:11,417 --> 00:19:12,673 I'm not sure. 169 00:19:12,674 --> 00:19:14,924 But I'm sure that his master is nearby. 170 00:19:30,223 --> 00:19:31,645 Are you scared of the dead? 171 00:19:37,248 --> 00:19:38,248 The umbrella. 172 00:20:01,323 --> 00:20:04,198 The state of this body indicates that he died from poison. 173 00:20:06,023 --> 00:20:07,739 Bring parchment paper and soap water. 174 00:20:19,448 --> 00:20:21,273 What's the parchment paper for? 175 00:20:22,973 --> 00:20:24,073 If he was poisoned, 176 00:20:25,307 --> 00:20:28,132 poisonous gas will linger in his respiratory tract. 177 00:20:29,048 --> 00:20:32,674 Covering his face with parchment paper prevents the poisonous gas from escaping. 178 00:20:33,523 --> 00:20:36,523 The soap water and silver needle will reveal the truth. 179 00:20:56,083 --> 00:20:58,978 The needle's color didn't change. He wasn't poisoned. 180 00:21:00,098 --> 00:21:03,833 His bones look intact and his organs seem undamaged. 181 00:21:05,292 --> 00:21:06,431 Bring the rice vinegar. 182 00:21:10,198 --> 00:21:12,223 What's the rice vinegar for? 183 00:21:12,224 --> 00:21:14,972 There is spring onion in rice vinegar. 184 00:21:14,973 --> 00:21:17,498 Covering the body with parchment paper and rice vinegar 185 00:21:18,698 --> 00:21:20,748 will reveal internal injuries in the body. 186 00:21:21,923 --> 00:21:24,398 I'm letting the body speak. 187 00:21:37,208 --> 00:21:42,072 Grand Preceptor, His Majesty heard about your poor health. 188 00:21:42,073 --> 00:21:45,672 He has set out from Lin'an to visit. 189 00:21:45,673 --> 00:21:48,773 In two days, he will arrive in Tong Gu. 190 00:21:51,667 --> 00:21:55,072 I'm nothing more than a commoner now. 191 00:21:55,073 --> 00:21:58,198 How can I bother His Majesty? 192 00:22:26,073 --> 00:22:28,398 Lord Song, Councilor Li is here! 193 00:22:33,393 --> 00:22:34,393 Come in. 194 00:22:37,198 --> 00:22:38,198 My son! 195 00:22:40,417 --> 00:22:42,272 You were fine yesterday! 196 00:22:42,273 --> 00:22:45,622 Why are you dead now? 197 00:22:45,623 --> 00:22:47,832 My son! 198 00:22:47,833 --> 00:22:50,322 Councilor Li, I'm sorry for your loss. 199 00:22:50,323 --> 00:22:53,572 I heard that your son rushed out of town last night. 200 00:22:53,573 --> 00:22:54,820 Do you know why? 201 00:22:59,500 --> 00:23:00,708 My Lord. 202 00:23:03,473 --> 00:23:08,298 Please let me take my son home for a burial. 203 00:23:10,125 --> 00:23:12,572 Your son's death is exceedingly odd. 204 00:23:12,573 --> 00:23:14,457 This can't be an accident. 205 00:23:14,458 --> 00:23:18,593 Before the case is solved, the body needs to remain here. 206 00:23:20,208 --> 00:23:21,997 The man is dead. 207 00:23:21,998 --> 00:23:24,122 He should be buried and rest in peace. 208 00:23:24,123 --> 00:23:25,171 Lord Song. 209 00:23:26,458 --> 00:23:30,332 You keep my son in this cold morgue. 210 00:23:30,333 --> 00:23:33,023 Have you ever considered our feelings? 211 00:23:33,750 --> 00:23:38,000 I need to find clues from your son's body and do him justice. 212 00:23:38,001 --> 00:23:39,626 Don't you wish for that? 213 00:23:43,173 --> 00:23:45,248 Of course, that's what I hope for. 214 00:23:46,223 --> 00:23:49,247 I'll hunt down the murderer at all costs! 215 00:23:49,248 --> 00:23:51,374 I must avenge my son! 216 00:23:51,375 --> 00:23:53,166 Don't make a scene. 217 00:23:53,167 --> 00:23:55,707 Your son's death has been determined as murder. 218 00:23:55,708 --> 00:23:57,484 This isn't just a family matter now. 219 00:23:58,542 --> 00:24:00,207 Councilor Li. 220 00:24:00,208 --> 00:24:01,843 Take a look at your son first. 221 00:24:05,248 --> 00:24:06,248 What... 222 00:24:07,640 --> 00:24:08,972 My son. 223 00:24:08,973 --> 00:24:13,023 Do you still want to take your son home? 224 00:24:14,460 --> 00:24:17,874 My deduction is that someone killed Ziyuan 225 00:24:17,875 --> 00:24:21,347 and placed incriminating evidence in your manor before killing your son. 226 00:24:21,348 --> 00:24:25,374 They orchestrated an impeccable lie. 227 00:24:25,375 --> 00:24:28,250 Then, they made these strawmen their scapegoats. 228 00:24:28,251 --> 00:24:29,429 The strawmen? 229 00:24:38,000 --> 00:24:40,272 Councilor Li, please go home. 230 00:24:40,273 --> 00:24:43,347 As the magistrate of Tong Gu, 231 00:24:43,348 --> 00:24:46,924 I will uncover the cause of your son's death and do you justice. 232 00:24:49,198 --> 00:24:50,198 Please. 233 00:24:59,167 --> 00:25:01,892 I have a feeling that he knows something. 234 00:25:01,893 --> 00:25:04,185 He seems like he's reluctant to say something. 235 00:25:08,173 --> 00:25:09,832 Keep an eye on him. 236 00:25:09,833 --> 00:25:10,833 Yes. 237 00:25:28,375 --> 00:25:29,582 Keep an eye on him. 238 00:25:29,583 --> 00:25:30,583 Yes. 239 00:25:38,048 --> 00:25:40,723 Sachets! Sachets for sale! 240 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:49,175 Guess! 241 00:25:49,176 --> 00:25:50,749 Heads. It has to be heads. 242 00:25:50,750 --> 00:25:51,898 I think it's heads too. 243 00:25:51,899 --> 00:25:54,497 Okay, both of you guessed heads. Look closely. 244 00:25:54,498 --> 00:25:55,541 Here! 245 00:25:56,292 --> 00:25:58,658 I won again, kids. 246 00:25:59,458 --> 00:26:00,958 The bun is mine now. 247 00:26:02,048 --> 00:26:03,423 This old man is horrible. 248 00:26:04,573 --> 00:26:06,447 Tricking kids? 249 00:26:06,448 --> 00:26:08,052 Aren't you ashamed of yourself, old man? 250 00:26:08,053 --> 00:26:11,972 Not you again. 251 00:26:11,973 --> 00:26:15,216 Old man, are you still upset over losing to me? 252 00:26:15,217 --> 00:26:16,772 Want to have another match? 253 00:26:16,773 --> 00:26:19,916 If you win this time, there'll be plenty of buns for you. 254 00:26:19,917 --> 00:26:22,332 - Keep your word. - Yeah. 255 00:26:22,333 --> 00:26:23,583 Bring it on. 256 00:26:25,458 --> 00:26:26,458 Tails. 257 00:26:31,023 --> 00:26:32,582 - I'll show you. - Okay. 258 00:26:32,583 --> 00:26:34,122 Watch closely. 259 00:26:34,123 --> 00:26:35,499 What? 260 00:26:35,500 --> 00:26:36,667 This isn't mine. 261 00:26:40,625 --> 00:26:42,707 A bet is a bet. 262 00:26:42,708 --> 00:26:46,497 I have nothing to lose anyway. 263 00:26:46,498 --> 00:26:48,422 I don't want your belongings this time. 264 00:26:48,423 --> 00:26:49,922 This lord has a question. 265 00:26:49,923 --> 00:26:53,347 I made a bet with him that no one in the world knows the answer. 266 00:26:53,348 --> 00:26:57,791 No way. There can't be something I don't know. 267 00:26:57,792 --> 00:26:59,992 Lord Song, ask away. 268 00:27:02,708 --> 00:27:03,708 Mister. 269 00:27:04,760 --> 00:27:06,735 Do you know what this is? 270 00:27:10,292 --> 00:27:13,333 I've seen it somewhere. 271 00:27:13,334 --> 00:27:15,559 Hey, think hard. 272 00:27:17,833 --> 00:27:19,241 Oh, I remember! 273 00:27:20,083 --> 00:27:21,323 This is a blood leech. 274 00:27:35,272 --> 00:27:37,874 Stop eating. Tell us about it. 275 00:27:37,875 --> 00:27:41,398 If you don't let me eat, I can't recall properly. 276 00:27:48,317 --> 00:27:51,832 Blood leeches are vicious insects. 277 00:27:51,833 --> 00:27:54,247 They're from the western regions. 278 00:27:54,248 --> 00:27:56,997 They like to live in plants and grass. 279 00:27:56,998 --> 00:27:59,166 When they smell blood, 280 00:27:59,167 --> 00:28:04,442 they'll pounce and suck a person dry. 281 00:28:06,417 --> 00:28:07,919 Grass and plants? 282 00:28:09,412 --> 00:28:12,208 [Tong Gu] 283 00:28:16,125 --> 00:28:18,565 Give me the entry records for the past two weeks. 284 00:28:29,917 --> 00:28:32,092 Does that mean the killer is in Li Manor? 285 00:28:33,432 --> 00:28:36,152 Acting rashly will alert the murderer. We need to know their motive. 286 00:28:49,063 --> 00:28:53,205 My Lord, why are we leaving Tong Gu? 287 00:28:53,206 --> 00:28:56,298 Don't ask questions. Just do as I say. 288 00:28:57,125 --> 00:28:59,872 What about Xuan'er? 289 00:28:59,873 --> 00:29:01,973 He's still in the morgue. 290 00:29:03,458 --> 00:29:05,726 If we don't leave soon, all of us will die. 291 00:29:11,125 --> 00:29:12,625 My Xuan'er... 292 00:29:31,042 --> 00:29:32,042 My Lady... 293 00:29:33,204 --> 00:29:34,204 My Lady? 294 00:29:54,674 --> 00:29:56,124 Oh. 295 00:29:56,125 --> 00:29:58,870 Lord Song, why are you here? 296 00:29:58,871 --> 00:30:01,197 I have questions for you. 297 00:30:01,198 --> 00:30:04,291 Do you know anything about Councilor Li's family matters? 298 00:30:04,292 --> 00:30:08,207 Lord Song, you think too highly of me. 299 00:30:08,208 --> 00:30:10,499 Don't make it hard for me. 300 00:30:10,500 --> 00:30:12,124 Okay. 301 00:30:12,125 --> 00:30:16,372 This place looks empty today. 302 00:30:16,373 --> 00:30:20,832 Ziyuan, our best of the best, is missing. 303 00:30:20,833 --> 00:30:25,791 The rumors about the strawmen killing Young Master Li 304 00:30:25,792 --> 00:30:30,922 has turned West Moon Tower into the town's scariest place. 305 00:30:30,923 --> 00:30:33,123 Who would ever dare come here? 306 00:30:33,124 --> 00:30:34,299 I see. 307 00:30:34,300 --> 00:30:39,582 All right, if you want your business to be bleak forever, 308 00:30:39,583 --> 00:30:41,672 you can keep your secrets. 309 00:30:41,673 --> 00:30:42,948 Hey, Lord Song. 310 00:30:44,321 --> 00:30:46,807 I'll tell you. 311 00:30:50,042 --> 00:30:54,547 Word has it that Councilor Li came to Tong Gu County 20 years ago. 312 00:30:54,548 --> 00:30:57,447 When he came here, he was a pauper 313 00:30:57,448 --> 00:30:59,749 begging on the streets for food. 314 00:30:59,750 --> 00:31:03,479 Somehow, his business started flourishing. 315 00:31:04,250 --> 00:31:07,089 Do Councilor Li and his son have any enemies? 316 00:31:08,573 --> 00:31:12,082 Councilor Li usually stays at home. 317 00:31:12,083 --> 00:31:15,791 An honest man like him won't have enemies. 318 00:31:15,792 --> 00:31:19,332 Young Master Li is a playboy, 319 00:31:19,333 --> 00:31:21,433 but he isn't wicked. 320 00:31:21,434 --> 00:31:24,184 I've never even heard of him getting into fights. 321 00:31:25,125 --> 00:31:26,200 But... 322 00:31:27,303 --> 00:31:28,378 What is it? 323 00:31:29,333 --> 00:31:33,184 There are rumors about a strained relationship between them. 324 00:31:34,218 --> 00:31:36,707 When Young Master Li comes for drinks, 325 00:31:36,708 --> 00:31:39,000 he would complain about Councilor Li. 326 00:31:41,573 --> 00:31:49,573 People are saying that Young Master Li and Miss Ziyuan conspired to get Councilor Li's property. 327 00:31:50,050 --> 00:31:53,425 Councilor Li found out and killed them. 328 00:32:00,542 --> 00:32:05,042 [Li Manor] 329 00:32:21,735 --> 00:32:23,291 Notify Lord Song. 330 00:32:23,292 --> 00:32:24,292 Yes. 331 00:32:37,948 --> 00:32:38,948 Constable Han! 332 00:32:40,292 --> 00:32:41,392 It's me. 333 00:32:41,393 --> 00:32:42,947 Why are you here? 334 00:32:42,948 --> 00:32:44,323 What's going on in Li Manor? 335 00:32:44,324 --> 00:32:46,684 You can explain yourself to Lord Song. 336 00:32:47,800 --> 00:32:48,800 Stop. 337 00:32:51,112 --> 00:32:53,374 - My Lord. - What happened? 338 00:32:53,375 --> 00:32:54,975 I was watching this place 339 00:32:54,976 --> 00:32:57,999 when I found her trespassing in the middle of the night. 340 00:32:58,000 --> 00:33:00,582 I followed her in, and here we are. 341 00:33:00,583 --> 00:33:03,547 I suspect that she's involved in these incidents. 342 00:33:03,548 --> 00:33:07,432 Moreover, she must have ulterior motives for following you around. 343 00:33:09,792 --> 00:33:12,047 I'm here to uncover my identity. 344 00:33:12,048 --> 00:33:14,748 That's why I've been investigating this case with you. 345 00:33:15,750 --> 00:33:16,750 Lord Song. 346 00:33:17,875 --> 00:33:19,425 I was abandoned when I was a kid. 347 00:33:19,426 --> 00:33:22,476 I've only got this jade on me. 348 00:33:26,198 --> 00:33:29,348 I found out that Young Master Li had an identical one. 349 00:34:16,723 --> 00:34:17,723 More strawmen. 350 00:34:18,783 --> 00:34:22,457 Has the entire Li family been murdered? 351 00:34:22,458 --> 00:34:24,874 What's the murderer's motive? 352 00:34:24,875 --> 00:34:28,318 Han Fang, go to the stables. Check if there's an abundance of straws. 353 00:34:28,319 --> 00:34:30,291 - Yes. - Keep this in mind. 354 00:34:30,292 --> 00:34:31,604 Don't touch them. 355 00:34:34,723 --> 00:34:36,123 I'm going to check the other rooms. 356 00:34:51,373 --> 00:34:54,647 My Lord, the stables are filled with straw. 357 00:34:54,648 --> 00:34:55,722 That should be right. 358 00:34:55,723 --> 00:34:59,706 The murderer used blood leeches hidden in the straw to kill. 359 00:34:59,707 --> 00:35:01,696 - Blood leeches? - Yes. 360 00:35:02,500 --> 00:35:06,499 I noticed that Li Manor imported a large amount of straw into the city several days ago. 361 00:35:06,500 --> 00:35:09,332 I thought that the murderer had infiltrated Li Manor. 362 00:35:09,333 --> 00:35:12,457 Yet, the entire Li family was murdered today. 363 00:35:12,458 --> 00:35:14,313 Seems like the murderer is someone else. 364 00:35:16,398 --> 00:35:17,647 I checked all the rooms. 365 00:35:17,648 --> 00:35:20,541 There aren't any corpses or signs of rummaging. 366 00:35:20,542 --> 00:35:21,542 Let's go. 367 00:35:22,333 --> 00:35:23,333 Wait. 368 00:35:24,561 --> 00:35:26,124 Look. 369 00:35:26,125 --> 00:35:30,222 The objects here seem disorganized, 370 00:35:30,223 --> 00:35:31,821 but there's an order to them. 371 00:35:32,877 --> 00:35:34,086 It's just like... 372 00:35:45,625 --> 00:35:48,027 starting a chess game with the horse. 373 00:35:48,028 --> 00:35:51,128 Ling'er, move the first futon a step forward. 374 00:35:51,129 --> 00:35:54,129 Han Fang, move the vase on the left two steps forward. 375 00:36:03,073 --> 00:36:04,073 Was I wrong? 376 00:36:21,048 --> 00:36:22,773 Sturdy and malleable. 377 00:36:23,677 --> 00:36:25,252 Starting with the horse. 378 00:36:27,375 --> 00:36:28,900 Sudden haste 379 00:36:30,083 --> 00:36:31,733 and sudden languidness. 380 00:36:31,734 --> 00:36:34,134 A soldier in the back at service. 381 00:36:34,917 --> 00:36:39,723 A battle of wisdom and courage will tell the wise man from the fool. 382 00:36:41,042 --> 00:36:42,202 I understand now. 383 00:37:05,292 --> 00:37:07,292 The ancestral tablets of the Yu family. 384 00:37:11,698 --> 00:37:13,829 Young Master Li was murdered first. 385 00:37:13,830 --> 00:37:15,380 After that, the strawmen appeared. 386 00:37:15,381 --> 00:37:17,806 Now, we're faced with the Yu family's ancestral tablets. 387 00:37:20,873 --> 00:37:22,071 What secrets 388 00:37:23,292 --> 00:37:24,997 did the Li family hide? 389 00:37:24,998 --> 00:37:27,289 Secrets? We'll find out once we have a look. 390 00:37:28,208 --> 00:37:29,208 Ling'er, don't touch it! 391 00:37:34,798 --> 00:37:35,822 Lord Song! 392 00:37:35,823 --> 00:37:37,373 Darn it. Let's go. 393 00:39:19,042 --> 00:39:21,154 I wasn't burned to death. 394 00:39:27,875 --> 00:39:30,122 You set a fire that burned down a manor. 395 00:39:30,123 --> 00:39:32,222 His Majesty will arrive at Tong Gu tomorrow. 396 00:39:32,223 --> 00:39:34,473 Haven't you made enough trouble? 397 00:39:41,573 --> 00:39:45,397 Lord Ding, this was indeed a dereliction of my duty. 398 00:39:45,398 --> 00:39:49,523 However, the people of Tong Gu are safe. 399 00:39:49,524 --> 00:39:51,006 You're missing the point here. 400 00:39:51,007 --> 00:39:53,166 This isn't a matter of the people's safety. 401 00:39:53,167 --> 00:39:57,550 If His Majesty hears about this, both of us will lose our posts. 402 00:39:57,551 --> 00:40:01,207 Lord Ding, I'm a humble magistrate of Tong Gu. 403 00:40:01,208 --> 00:40:05,197 My primary duty is to serve the people of Tong Gu. 404 00:40:05,198 --> 00:40:07,922 What case can be more important than His Majesty? 405 00:40:07,923 --> 00:40:09,666 When His Majesty leaves Tong Gu, 406 00:40:09,667 --> 00:40:11,787 you'll have plenty of time to investigate your case. 407 00:40:12,792 --> 00:40:16,457 Lord Song, as an official of the imperial court, 408 00:40:16,458 --> 00:40:18,920 you should discern what's truly important. 409 00:40:36,500 --> 00:40:39,415 Lord Song! Lord Song, I know the truth of the strawman case! 410 00:40:39,416 --> 00:40:41,597 - Stop! - The strawman is seeking me for revenge! 411 00:40:41,598 --> 00:40:43,548 Tell Lord Song right away! Help me! 412 00:40:43,549 --> 00:40:44,549 Please wait here. 413 00:41:16,723 --> 00:41:17,922 Murder! 414 00:41:17,923 --> 00:41:19,147 Run! 415 00:41:19,148 --> 00:41:20,297 Murder! 416 00:41:20,298 --> 00:41:21,697 The strawman murdered a man! 417 00:41:21,698 --> 00:41:22,698 Run! 418 00:41:38,583 --> 00:41:39,842 Councilor Li. 419 00:41:41,000 --> 00:41:45,756 I know that blood leeches killed you and your son, 420 00:41:47,125 --> 00:41:50,323 but how did these insects enter your bodies? 421 00:41:50,324 --> 00:41:52,274 What's their connection with the strawmen? 422 00:41:53,198 --> 00:41:56,262 I really have no clue. 423 00:41:57,748 --> 00:41:59,148 No. 424 00:41:59,149 --> 00:42:01,224 I must've neglected some details. 425 00:42:11,958 --> 00:42:13,158 Lord Song. 426 00:42:13,159 --> 00:42:14,159 Don't bother me! 427 00:42:17,333 --> 00:42:20,749 Lord Ding, Lord Song has been stressed out lately. 428 00:42:20,750 --> 00:42:21,833 Please pardon him. 429 00:42:23,948 --> 00:42:25,797 He's stressed out? 430 00:42:25,798 --> 00:42:27,547 What about me? 431 00:42:27,548 --> 00:42:30,166 The imperial edict is weighing on me! 432 00:42:30,167 --> 00:42:33,942 From now on, all of you are under my command. 433 00:42:35,125 --> 00:42:38,025 Lord Ding, this isn't appropriate. 434 00:42:38,026 --> 00:42:39,623 The case hasn't been solved yet. 435 00:42:41,672 --> 00:42:45,297 Tell everyone in Tong Gu. 436 00:42:45,298 --> 00:42:48,997 Aiding the investigations of the strawman case is forbidden. 437 00:42:48,998 --> 00:42:51,478 Otherwise, they'll have to bear the consequences with you two. 438 00:42:52,125 --> 00:42:53,662 I'll repeat this again. 439 00:42:54,623 --> 00:42:57,923 When His Majesty leaves Tong Gu, you'll have plenty of time to solve the case. 440 00:42:59,390 --> 00:43:01,166 Why are you still standing here? 441 00:43:01,167 --> 00:43:03,667 Lord Ding, please reconsider. 442 00:43:04,965 --> 00:43:05,965 Insolence! 443 00:43:14,123 --> 00:43:18,923 From today on, all who speak about the strawman case will be whipped. 444 00:43:19,792 --> 00:43:21,499 The strawman is a ghost. 445 00:43:21,500 --> 00:43:24,592 The Li family must've done something wicked to draw a ghost. 446 00:43:26,513 --> 00:43:28,548 - Move it. - Please spare me! 447 00:43:39,898 --> 00:43:40,898 Ling'er. 448 00:43:41,998 --> 00:43:42,998 Who is it? 449 00:43:44,648 --> 00:43:45,648 Who's there? 450 00:43:46,748 --> 00:43:47,748 It's me. 451 00:43:49,519 --> 00:43:51,207 Lord Song! 452 00:43:51,208 --> 00:43:53,133 You scared me out of my wits. 453 00:43:54,823 --> 00:43:55,948 Why are you here? 454 00:43:55,949 --> 00:43:58,674 I saw that it was bright in here, so I came to check. 455 00:43:59,448 --> 00:44:03,798 I'm trying to put myself in the victim's shoes to look for clues. 456 00:44:04,583 --> 00:44:06,583 Why aren't you asleep? 457 00:44:06,584 --> 00:44:08,585 Oh, I went to train. 458 00:44:08,586 --> 00:44:10,097 Why are you training in the middle of the night? 459 00:44:10,098 --> 00:44:11,547 I was polishing my crossbow skills. 460 00:44:11,548 --> 00:44:13,174 - What? - The crossbow. 461 00:44:18,549 --> 00:44:19,549 Do it again. 462 00:44:22,583 --> 00:44:23,583 Stop. 463 00:44:25,648 --> 00:44:26,648 I understand now. 464 00:44:38,542 --> 00:44:41,322 Ling'er, take the incense burner and follow me. 465 00:44:41,323 --> 00:44:42,748 What's the incense burner for? 466 00:44:58,917 --> 00:44:59,917 The incense burner. 467 00:45:09,892 --> 00:45:15,798 "Dan". 468 00:45:19,598 --> 00:45:21,347 I understand the murderer's methods. 469 00:45:21,348 --> 00:45:22,972 What is it? 470 00:45:22,973 --> 00:45:25,847 A wound is inflicted with something thin. 471 00:45:25,848 --> 00:45:27,891 The smell of blood entices the blood leeches. 472 00:45:27,892 --> 00:45:30,372 They'll enter the victim's body and feed on the flesh. 473 00:45:30,373 --> 00:45:34,832 Then, a scene of the strawman committing the murderer is staged to deceive onlookers. 474 00:45:34,833 --> 00:45:36,473 Do you have any idea who the murderer is? 475 00:45:38,250 --> 00:45:39,808 Let's go to Han Fang. 476 00:45:44,417 --> 00:45:47,993 These people can't design such an intricate murder method. 477 00:45:49,698 --> 00:45:52,322 Oh, what a waste of time. 478 00:45:52,323 --> 00:45:55,173 I thought I could find my parents through the Li family. 479 00:45:55,174 --> 00:45:57,916 I didn't expect that I'd be involved in this strange case. 480 00:45:57,917 --> 00:45:59,874 Oh, your words made me recall something. 481 00:45:59,875 --> 00:46:04,698 We've been focusing on the Li family. 482 00:46:06,148 --> 00:46:07,498 20 years ago... 483 00:46:09,323 --> 00:46:10,898 The Yu family's register... 484 00:46:12,333 --> 00:46:13,697 20 years ago... 485 00:46:13,698 --> 00:46:18,082 Word has it that Councilor Li came to Tong Gu County 20 years ago. 486 00:46:18,083 --> 00:46:22,909 When he came here, he was a pauper begging on the streets for food. 487 00:46:22,910 --> 00:46:26,810 Somehow, his business started flourishing. 488 00:46:28,773 --> 00:46:33,648 Do you think that the character "Dan" is part of the word "Sheng"? 489 00:46:35,625 --> 00:46:38,457 My Lord, are you referring to King Sheng from 20 years ago? 490 00:46:38,458 --> 00:46:41,186 Yes. 20 years ago, King Sheng failed to usurp the throne. 491 00:46:41,187 --> 00:46:44,797 His family was wiped out, including his wife from the Yu family. 492 00:46:44,798 --> 00:46:48,886 The Li family designed the secret chamber to honor the ancestral tablets of the Yu family. 493 00:46:50,048 --> 00:46:52,548 Is it because the Li family was actually the Yu family? 494 00:46:53,875 --> 00:46:57,206 Was the Li family murdered because their identities were uncovered? 495 00:46:57,875 --> 00:46:59,913 These are just speculations. 496 00:47:00,894 --> 00:47:04,209 I'm going to browse the Yu family's register again. There might be clues. 497 00:47:04,210 --> 00:47:05,540 Thief! 498 00:47:34,333 --> 00:47:37,633 Lord Song, did something go missing? 499 00:47:38,458 --> 00:47:39,608 A crucial piece of evidence. 500 00:47:40,598 --> 00:47:42,191 The Yu family's register. 501 00:48:11,583 --> 00:48:12,583 It's you again. 502 00:48:14,338 --> 00:48:15,338 Hand it over. 503 00:48:17,795 --> 00:48:19,624 [Geographical Maps of Mountains and Rivers] 504 00:48:19,625 --> 00:48:21,042 A distraction. 505 00:48:21,917 --> 00:48:24,092 Ling'er, chase after that person. 506 00:48:24,093 --> 00:48:25,453 I'll protect Lord Song. 507 00:48:29,042 --> 00:48:33,542 Lord Song, what's this register of the Yu family? 508 00:48:34,522 --> 00:48:38,822 My Lord, I found the Yu family's register and their ancestral tablets in Li Manor. 509 00:48:38,823 --> 00:48:43,097 The strawman case must be related to King Sheng's case from 20 years ago. 510 00:48:43,792 --> 00:48:46,433 What? King Sheng? 511 00:48:46,434 --> 00:48:47,434 Yes. 512 00:48:50,542 --> 00:48:54,847 Lord Song, how many heads do you have to lose? 513 00:48:54,848 --> 00:48:57,541 His Majesty will arrive in Tong Gu tomorrow. 514 00:48:57,542 --> 00:49:00,666 Why are you raising King Sheng's case with me now? 515 00:49:00,667 --> 00:49:04,297 Since we're fellow officials of the imperial court, 516 00:49:04,298 --> 00:49:06,301 I'll ignore whatever you just said. 517 00:49:06,302 --> 00:49:09,272 If you mention the strawman case again, 518 00:49:09,273 --> 00:49:11,398 I'll have you removed from office. 519 00:50:17,375 --> 00:50:19,772 Lord Ding, this is a crowded place. 520 00:50:19,773 --> 00:50:21,733 His Majesty said that a salute isn't needed. 521 00:50:22,667 --> 00:50:25,843 Oh, I'll lead the way for His Majesty. 522 00:50:39,223 --> 00:50:44,198 [Tong Gu] 523 00:51:21,673 --> 00:51:23,398 - You're awake. - I get it. 524 00:51:24,326 --> 00:51:25,832 I understand. 525 00:51:25,833 --> 00:51:27,297 What do you understand? 526 00:51:27,298 --> 00:51:30,166 Ling'er, I know who's behind this. 527 00:51:30,167 --> 00:51:32,892 The footprints he left in my room last night gave him away. 528 00:51:34,730 --> 00:51:35,730 Oh. 529 00:51:40,198 --> 00:51:41,278 What's the matter with you? 530 00:51:49,042 --> 00:51:52,051 It's been 20 years since the Li family moved to Tong Gu. 531 00:51:53,048 --> 00:51:54,748 I'm 20 years old. 532 00:51:56,798 --> 00:51:58,898 The Li family has a jade. 533 00:51:59,994 --> 00:52:02,244 I have an identical one. 534 00:52:03,198 --> 00:52:05,773 But the Li family honored the Yu family's ancestral tablets. 535 00:52:06,798 --> 00:52:10,523 Is my last name Li or Yu? 536 00:52:13,198 --> 00:52:17,947 Ling'er, your last name doesn't matter. 537 00:52:17,948 --> 00:52:19,023 You're the same person. 538 00:52:19,789 --> 00:52:22,873 You aren't looking for your identity. 539 00:52:23,875 --> 00:52:25,082 It's your true self. 540 00:52:27,542 --> 00:52:28,769 Some things 541 00:52:30,333 --> 00:52:32,133 need to be severed. 542 00:52:34,750 --> 00:52:36,110 Has His Majesty entered the city? 543 00:52:37,750 --> 00:52:42,197 Oh, Lord Ding and Constable Han have gone over. 544 00:52:42,198 --> 00:52:43,198 Okay. 545 00:52:44,425 --> 00:52:46,025 Let's go to Ding Guangli's room. 546 00:52:47,698 --> 00:52:50,013 Lord Ding's room? 547 00:52:50,917 --> 00:52:52,112 Lord Song. 548 00:52:53,333 --> 00:52:55,561 It isn't here. 549 00:52:55,562 --> 00:52:56,822 Search carefully. 550 00:52:56,823 --> 00:52:58,097 I'm going to check over there. 551 00:53:03,248 --> 00:53:04,697 It's not there either. 552 00:53:04,698 --> 00:53:07,546 Ling'er, have you heard of this saying? 553 00:53:07,547 --> 00:53:09,761 "A familiar sight won't draw attention." 554 00:53:10,898 --> 00:53:12,418 That means it's hidden in plain sight. 555 00:53:13,542 --> 00:53:15,122 On the left are the distinguished guests. 556 00:53:15,123 --> 00:53:16,673 On the right... 557 00:53:16,674 --> 00:53:18,299 Ling'er, check the plaques first. 558 00:53:22,750 --> 00:53:23,997 It's not here. 559 00:53:23,998 --> 00:53:25,398 Hey, Lord Song! 560 00:53:25,399 --> 00:53:26,399 Be quiet. 561 00:53:27,448 --> 00:53:30,123 20 years ago. The first year of Jiading. 562 00:53:36,208 --> 00:53:37,583 Oh no. 563 00:53:55,973 --> 00:53:57,217 Your Majesty. 564 00:53:57,218 --> 00:54:00,791 When I arrived in Tong Gu, I went to visit the Grand Preceptor immediately. 565 00:54:00,792 --> 00:54:05,497 He's ill in bed, so he probably can't welcome you in person. 566 00:54:05,498 --> 00:54:10,082 I see. Many years have passed since his retirement. 567 00:54:10,083 --> 00:54:11,999 I miss him dearly. 568 00:54:12,000 --> 00:54:13,212 Let's go. 569 00:55:04,208 --> 00:55:05,208 My teacher. 570 00:55:06,477 --> 00:55:10,152 I heard that you fell ill, so I came to visit. 571 00:55:12,198 --> 00:55:13,198 Sir? 572 00:56:02,292 --> 00:56:03,922 You killed the Grand Preceptor? 573 00:56:03,923 --> 00:56:06,832 You'll lose your life soon. Don't be concerned about others. 574 00:56:06,833 --> 00:56:08,823 Speak. Who's the mastermind? 575 00:56:30,500 --> 00:56:32,275 Your Majesty, are you okay? 576 00:56:32,276 --> 00:56:33,276 I'm fine. 577 00:57:11,583 --> 00:57:12,792 Steward Li! 578 00:57:29,083 --> 00:57:30,208 Han Fang, stop. 579 00:57:31,625 --> 00:57:33,773 Your Majesty, my apologies for the delay. 580 00:57:33,774 --> 00:57:35,247 The rebels have been sieged. 581 00:57:35,248 --> 00:57:38,904 Han Fang, how long do you plan on being the claws of a tiger? 582 00:57:46,292 --> 00:57:49,747 Five days ago, the Li family imported a large amount of straw. 583 00:57:49,748 --> 00:57:52,473 You were on duty that day. 584 00:57:52,474 --> 00:57:53,667 Am I right? 585 00:57:57,498 --> 00:58:01,523 Only the eyes won't deceive. 586 00:58:15,523 --> 00:58:18,348 You said that you found Ziyuan's sachet outside Li Manor. 587 00:58:21,798 --> 00:58:25,647 I suppose you wanted to direct my attention to Li Manor. 588 00:58:25,648 --> 00:58:28,222 Yesterday, Councilor Li died outside the government office. 589 00:58:28,223 --> 00:58:32,222 You staged murder with a puppet right before me. 590 00:58:32,223 --> 00:58:35,297 That included the thief that broke into my manor last night. 591 00:58:35,298 --> 00:58:38,223 You orchestrated everything to lure me away. 592 00:58:39,071 --> 00:58:40,071 Brilliant. 593 00:58:44,801 --> 00:58:47,291 - Your Majesty, are you all right? - Yes. 594 00:58:47,292 --> 00:58:50,707 Han Fang, thank you for sparing my life last night. 595 00:58:50,708 --> 00:58:53,249 I don't know why you're serving the mastermind, 596 00:58:53,250 --> 00:58:56,645 but it's not too late to stop. 597 00:58:57,922 --> 00:59:00,992 Han Fang, how dare you! 598 00:59:00,993 --> 00:59:03,097 You tried to murder His Majesty! 599 00:59:03,098 --> 00:59:04,338 Lord Ding, please calm down. 600 00:59:05,975 --> 00:59:07,957 Han Fang isn't the insolent one. 601 00:59:07,958 --> 00:59:12,207 It's someone else who has stayed in Tong Gu for years. 602 00:59:12,208 --> 00:59:13,959 They were only acting on orders. 603 00:59:14,667 --> 00:59:16,673 Tell me! Who is it? 604 00:59:17,875 --> 00:59:24,457 Your Majesty, we need to start with the death of Tong Gu's Young Master Li. 605 00:59:24,458 --> 00:59:27,172 I noticed many suspicious details on his body. 606 00:59:27,173 --> 00:59:32,122 However, Councilor Li was desperate to cover up his son's death. 607 00:59:32,123 --> 00:59:34,397 That didn't make sense. 608 00:59:34,398 --> 00:59:36,748 Thus, there can only be one explanation. 609 00:59:36,749 --> 00:59:38,049 Councilor Li... 610 00:59:38,833 --> 00:59:40,418 was terrified of the murderer. 611 00:59:41,125 --> 00:59:45,916 At the same time, a brothel girl who had close relations with the Li family 612 00:59:45,917 --> 00:59:50,874 suddenly went missing, which made me realize the sole purpose of the murders. 613 00:59:50,875 --> 00:59:56,439 Councilor Li, his son, and Ziyuan were aware of the truth. 614 00:59:57,161 --> 00:59:58,903 That's why they were murdered. 615 01:00:03,091 --> 01:00:05,166 When I followed the clues to investigate the Li family, 616 01:00:05,167 --> 01:00:07,832 the entire Li family disappeared. 617 01:00:07,833 --> 01:00:11,082 However, I uncovered the Yu family's register in Li Manor. 618 01:00:11,083 --> 01:00:12,190 [Yu Family Register] 619 01:00:14,022 --> 01:00:15,347 The Yu family? 620 01:00:15,348 --> 01:00:19,097 Yes, that's the family name of King Sheng's wife. 621 01:00:19,098 --> 01:00:20,922 The Li family was honoring the Yu family's ancestral tablets. 622 01:00:20,923 --> 01:00:26,498 Therefore, I speculate that Councilor Li was a servant to the Yu family. 623 01:00:27,583 --> 01:00:29,150 As for Lord Ding, 624 01:00:29,151 --> 01:00:33,197 Your Majesty knows that his last name is Yu, not Ding. 625 01:00:33,198 --> 01:00:35,332 His name is Yu Guangli. 626 01:00:35,333 --> 01:00:36,333 You... 627 01:00:41,542 --> 01:00:44,598 I considered many things, but I overlooked you, Song Ci. 628 01:00:45,292 --> 01:00:47,272 So what if you know the truth? 629 01:00:47,273 --> 01:00:48,426 Wretched emperor! 630 01:00:49,248 --> 01:00:52,997 The Yu family was nailed on wooden stakes like strawmen. 631 01:00:52,998 --> 01:00:55,672 You can have a taste of it today. 632 01:00:55,673 --> 01:00:57,347 Han Fang, kill him! 633 01:00:57,348 --> 01:00:58,722 Y-You... 634 01:00:58,723 --> 01:01:01,999 Han Fang, murder is easy, 635 01:01:02,000 --> 01:01:04,000 but a guilty conscience will haunt you. 636 01:01:11,292 --> 01:01:12,465 Your Majesty, watch out! 637 01:01:28,054 --> 01:01:29,054 My Lord. 638 01:01:30,792 --> 01:01:34,342 I killed Ziyuan and the Li family. 639 01:01:34,343 --> 01:01:36,543 I... I deserve to die. 640 01:01:36,544 --> 01:01:37,544 Han Fang. 641 01:01:54,787 --> 01:01:59,962 Yu Guangli, I never thought that you'd bear a grudge for 20 years! 642 01:02:07,473 --> 01:02:12,622 My father made a choice between King Sheng and me. 643 01:02:12,623 --> 01:02:14,747 King Sheng was a violent man. 644 01:02:14,748 --> 01:02:18,422 Hence, my father chose me to inherit the throne. 645 01:02:18,423 --> 01:02:22,397 I never expected my father to send people 646 01:02:22,398 --> 01:02:25,041 to kill King Sheng's family to ensure my position. 647 01:02:25,042 --> 01:02:27,666 In order to maintain the stability of the imperial court, 648 01:02:27,667 --> 01:02:30,447 I bore this guilty charge. 649 01:02:30,448 --> 01:02:34,422 But the thought of King Sheng keeps me awake at night. 650 01:02:34,423 --> 01:02:37,323 I always think that I've done him wrong. 651 01:02:38,542 --> 01:02:40,347 I told my father that 652 01:02:40,348 --> 01:02:43,922 Yu Guangli, head of King Sheng's wife's family, is loyal. 653 01:02:43,923 --> 01:02:46,999 That's how you were permitted to remain in the imperial court with the last name "Ding". 654 01:02:47,000 --> 01:02:49,867 The stroke in "Yu," like a blade, is removed to form "Ding". 655 01:02:49,868 --> 01:02:54,207 I was hoping that you could forget these past grudges. 656 01:02:54,208 --> 01:02:58,168 Why else did you think you could live to this day? 657 01:03:10,023 --> 01:03:15,072 My Lord, Ding Guangli and the Li family plotted a riot in Tong Gu 658 01:03:15,073 --> 01:03:16,947 to avenge King Sheng. 659 01:03:16,948 --> 01:03:20,572 I'm also a pawn planted in Tong Gu by Ding Guangli. 660 01:03:20,573 --> 01:03:23,497 However, Councilor Li wanted to back out. 661 01:03:23,498 --> 01:03:26,122 Ding Guangli was afraid that he would leak secrets. 662 01:03:26,123 --> 01:03:28,897 So, he ordered me to kill everyone who knew. 663 01:03:28,898 --> 01:03:36,082 Your respect for life made me realize that I was wrong. 664 01:03:36,083 --> 01:03:38,533 My Lord, t-take care. 665 01:04:19,047 --> 01:04:21,582 Lord Song, take care. 666 01:04:21,583 --> 01:04:23,524 As a descendant of the Yu family, 667 01:04:23,525 --> 01:04:28,957 I don't know if it was right of me to aid our enemy instead of seek revenge. 668 01:04:28,958 --> 01:04:30,917 Perhaps it's like what you said. 669 01:04:30,918 --> 01:04:33,093 I should sever the past and find my true self. 670 01:04:34,083 --> 01:04:36,883 When that happens, I'll come back to you.