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[Warm on a Cold Night]

[Episode 5]

Hanzheng

has a way with identifying bones.

Look.

I have no experience in bone identification.

But he can immediately tell

the corpse

seems to be in his prime.

He's about the same age as

Lord Zhang.

But the old wounds

on his knee

existed for around 40 to 50 years.

However, Lord Zhang

was only 39 years old.

Where does this lead to?

It means that this corpse

is a Qi people.

What the heck is going on here?

Why is there another Qi people involved?

Besides,

by working backward the time of death,

this corpse

was the first to die.

But, in the end, he was thrown out last.

So, according to my analysis,

the identity of this Qi people

should be the key to solving the case.

Don't worry.

I'll immediately investigate

the latest record of the missing Qi people

in Jiuxiao City.

Hu, take it easy.

I've went to check on the list.

There is no matching results.

And, Hanzheng told me that

he will find the clue for this case.

All I need to do is

meet him at his house tomorrow.

At his house?

You told me that he has no feelings for you.

Is he interested in you?

What?

How is that possible?

Since he has a clue,

he should tell you

tonight.

Why did he even ask you to go to his house tomorrow?

He is obviously using the "clues" as a hook.

Treating you like a fish.

He's fishing you for a date every day.

He...

Godfather.

You are thinking too much.

I would wanted to stick with him every day

for a healthier body

and longevity.

You silly girl.

Let me tell you.

I didn't think too much.

L-L-Listen to me.

Stop talking.

I feel sleepy, Godfather.

I'm not overthinking.

I'm going to bed.

-You should go to bed too. -He is definitely into you!

Go to sleep.

You're covering up!

He definitely have feelings for you!

I don't care!

I'm going with you tomorrow!

I can't let

my innocent daughter

run away with some rough boy.

I will definitely go with you!

There's something

I need you to do right now.

Isn't it too soon to assign me to a mission?

I need you to conduct an investigation.

The identity of the headless corpse is unknown.

However, I have found a herb residue

on the old wounds of his leg.

It's exactly

the same as the one

that you applied on me before.

So, you want me to investigate

the identity of this headless corpse?

What a really important assignment for me!

Don't think too much.

I am just asking you to investigate

the origin of those herbs.

What about the identity of the deceased?

Of course I will personally

investigate it along with the silly girl.

I'm worried to leave the investigation

to both of you.

I'll go now.

I almost forgot about you.

Come here.

Little inspector.

You must do your best.

Do not let me down.

Do you hear me?

How dare you touch me!

Come and have a look!

Come and have a look.

[New Arrivals Store]

This is really good.

Their craftsmanship is really exquisite.

What would you like to have?

Feel free to look around.

May the stars bless us.

May the stars bless us.

This...

Where are we heading?

Just follow.

What does it says?

None. Of. Your. Business.

None. Of. Your...

None of your business!

I've been hearing about

you Qi people

have your own market here.

I didn't expect it to be here.

But you're right.

It's cold underground. It suits you.

You, as the Inspection Bureau,

having blind spot in your jurisdiction.

How ignorant of you.

Who would bother to visit

a place full with the Qi people?

Free drinks for you.

Here you go.

It's delicious.

It tastes good.

First-grade deer hide from Shubei,

warm and lightweight.

When you put it on,

it'll let you feel the passion of the Qi's.

Passion?

That's not true.

Why didn't I feel anything when I touch him?

Let me try touching the others.

I really don't feel anything.

Hey, kid.

-Even the child is not spared. -What are you looking at?

I'm looking at this ball.

Why can't I feel it from anyone

other than Hanzheng?

Yet you said that

you don't like Qi people.

Young Master Han.

You...

Can you please hold out your hand

and let me touch it?

Listen.

I have mysophobia.

If you touch someone else,

don't even think about touching me.

I just want to know,

why are you the only one that is able to do it

but not the others?

I'm warning you.

The people here

hate Qian people.

After we went inside,

don't ask anything and don't look around.

If the people inside

decides cook you and eat you,

I couldn't care less.

Are you trying to scare me again?

Jade, iron, various gems.

We have all. Take a look.

Wait for me.

Your divination

doesn't look like you're seeking for a treatment.

One tael for asking fortune.

If you are asking for information,

that'll be ten taels.

Ask about a man who has been treated by you.

According to my rules,

I don't talk about my living patients,

as for the dead, that'll be 100 taels.

And,

I can choose not to answer.

A man.

A Qi people around 70 years old.

He had received three leg bone-setting from you in the past ten years.

The latest treatment was only three months ago.

He used your bone nails

and herbal ointment.

He should have come here

a month ago for dressing change,

but he didn't come.

Apart from treatment,

he refuse to say anything.

He was reticent.

It were all fighting-related injuries.

I guess he was a fugitive

working as a bounty hunter.

What else?

I don't know anything

except for his name.

He seems to be

Zhamuke.

Zhamuke?

According to his words,

this Zhamuke

was also a fugitive.

I'm afraid he's also one of the Qi people,

who didn't hold a pass

and

has no official record.

At least, it's proven that

this last headless corpse

was not an official from the state of Qian,

but a Qi people.

If that's the case, shouldn't you,

the Inspector from the Inspection Bureau,

starts finding other clues

to hunt down the murderer?

Don't always have your eye on

us, the Qi people.

Firstly,

you should withdraw

those checkpoints that

are against the Qi people.

As soon as I go back to the Inspection Bureau,

I'll be sure to report the new case.

However, by only proving this headless corpse

is not Lord Zhang,

we can't conclude that

the murderer of the Nursery Crime Case

is not a Qi people.

But it's indeed strange.

Zhamuke,

sounds like

a battle-scarred veteran from Qi.

It's difficult to kill him.

Why would the murderer chose to kill him

to replace Lord Zhang?

Where is the real Lord Zhang

now?

Is he dead or alive?

You're right.

So you need to give me the answer

in three days.

Aren't you going help me in investigating the case?

It's your job, as a Inspector,

to investigate the case.

Are you expecting me to help you

to solve the case?

But...

But aren't we

partners now?

Are you really not going to help me?

What's wrong with you?

Oh my god!

Why are there so many snakes?

This is for catching the snakes.

I can help! I'll do it!

Hurry up!

Faster!

Catch them all!

Don't leave me!

Don't go! Don't leave me!

Don't leave me here!

Get down!

Young Master Han.

I haven't finished today's portion of

health replenishment.

Besides,

I was scared by those snakes.

I'm feeling a little dizzy

and weak now.

I don't have any strength left.

Then, tell me about the case.

Let's talk outside, okay?

It's so dark here.

It's scary. Come on.

According to the coroner,

the time of death of the four corpses

from the Nursery Crime Case,

was only a day before the corpses were dumped.

If that's the case,

the murderer

didn't deliberately

make them stay to kill them.

It was...

If you keep delaying time on purpose,

I'll throw you down.

I'm a patient.

And I've never seen it before.

By the way, Young Master Han,

I have a question

for you.

-Shoot. -Are you rich?

I found that your everyday food and clothing

is really good.

I heard that those Qi people

who come to the state of Qian for fur trade

are very rich.

Are you just like them?

Does it mean the funds for solving cases

are secured from now on?

Then everything will be...

It hurts so much!

My butt!

Nonsense!

Strange disease?

Looks like I need to reconsider

your statement again.

Don't leave me here, Young Master Han.

Young Master Han!

I'm really out of strength.

Being with a Qi people, it's like being with a tiger.

It's so hard for me.

Herbs from the Qi State.

Young lady, you seem badly hurt.

Here is some herb for you.

[He'an Hall]

What time is it now?

Why isn't she back yet?

-Godfather. -Come here.

Why have you come out?

You naughty girl.

What time is it now?

Your mother will definitely scold you

and implicate me.

Don't worry.

I'm best at coaxing my mother.

Look at this.

You smart girl.

What is this?

Let me tell you.

This thing

was found

in the Qi race's underground market.

What a coincidence!

I accidentally

found it.

How is it? Am I clever?

I told you that

I wanted to go with you.

-It’s okay. I know what to do. -You left me alone

-and went there secretly. -By the way,

we also found...

Mother.

What's wrong with you two?

I closed at three o'clock,

just to prepare this meal,

waiting for you guys to come back.

Now, the dishes are getting cold.

and yet, both of you just came back?

Well...

Su Jiu'er.

Is the dinner included now

in the Inspection Bureau?

Mother.

Don't be angry.

Look.

Look, what I have brought you.

She has prepared it for you.

Luckily you guys still remember

what day today is.

-Of course we remember. -Of course.

Pour some wine.

Here, Su.

This is for you.

[Sukuai, a loving father's memorial tablet]

Su,

if you're watching over us right now,

please come back tonight

and look at your daughter.

I can't control her

anymore.

She comes back late every day.

Do you think

she is just like you?

Her mind stuffed with case-solving,

and not wanting to live a good life.

No, Mother.

I...

Calm down.

Eat more.

Father.

If you are watching over us now,

please find my mother

and tell her

your daughter cherishes her life.

She doesn't ask for good fortune,

but ask for longevity.

That's enough.

Go and coax your mother.

-Alright. -Go and coax her now.

-Mother. -Su. Su.

Please bless your daughter

eat well and sleep well.

Never be in danger.

Try this. Try this.

Try this.

Come on.

Come on.

Stop talking.

Jiu'er.

Tell me then.

Where did you get the Nine-tailed Herb

that supposed to be found only in the state of Qi?

I'll drink it myself.

It was in a remote market.

I found it by chance.

I've been to all markets in Jiuxiao City.

There's none that I've not been to.

Where is the remote market

you mentioned?

Hu.

What's the name of that alley?

It's...

-Well… -It’s called…

the Cotton Alley, right?

Yes, Mother.

The Cotton Alley.

But the vendor who sells the herbs

is pushing around a small cart.

It doesn't mean

he's always there.

Have some meat.

Thank you, Hu.

Su,

you know

your daughter

is full of lies.

How about you tell me the truth?

You never lie to me.

Jiu'er's mother.

I...

We really didn't go anywhere.

We just went to

the Qi people underground market.

Why did you...

What?

You guys even went to the Qi's territory!

Why did you go there?

To work on a case?

What case

needed both of you to work on?

Could it be

the infamous Nursery Crime Case?

No, no, no.

Mother, listen to me.

Sit down first.

Sit down.

We're having our dinner now.

Why are you in a hurry?

Let me explain it slowly.

Hu and I

were temporarily transferred.

Yes, she's right.

It's indeed related to the Nursery Crime Case.

But Commander Yan only asked us

to visit the neighborhood

and look for clues.

It's not dangerous.

It's not dangerous.

For real.

Those Qi people

are cowards.

It includes

many of my best friends.

It's like

having a stroll around the neighborhood.

That's all.

Really?

-Yes. -Of course.

Okay, okay.

Let’s eat.

-Come on. -Let’s eat.

Have some meat.

Eat it while it's still hot.

You too.

By the way, Mother,

as the Great Physician

that has been to everywhere,

have you heard of

a Qi people named Zhamuke?

What an ordinary name!

Even if I heard it before, I would have forgotten.

Why are you talking about the case again?

Let's eat. Eat.

Okay, I'll stop talking.

Let's drink.

Come on.

Cheers to your father.

Here.

Here, Su.

Your Highness.

Although the name, Zhamuke,

is very common,

if you assign me

to this mission,

I will never

let you down.

How long would it take?

Maybe three to five days.

No.

It's too long.

Give me an answer

within a day.

Your Highness.

We are not in Shuobei.

My options are limited.

I'm the only one here,

one nose,

one mouth.

Your Highness,

aren't Muyan the only one

you cared about?

Why are you paying your attention to

the Nursery Crime Case?

Your Highness.

Are you trying to

help the girl to keep her job?

Keha.

No.

Who told you

I wanted to help her?

It seems this case

has nothing to do

with Mu Yan.

If it's just instigation

between the two races,

the murderer

could have killed any four Qian people

and compose the Nursery Rhyme

to achieve the same goal.

But the murderer

chose four Qian people from the Pro-Qi party.

Why is that?

Besides,

if the murderer wanted to frame the Qi people,

anyone could be the scapegoat.

Instead, he pretended to be Muyan.

This case

is more complicated than I thought.

But the reason

can only be uncovered

after solving the Nursery Crime Case.

Yes.

You're right.

Bring me

some more Qian's currency.

Your Highness.

Why is there only this much left?

Yea?

When we came to the state of Qian,

we used

the best for every needs.

Don't worry about the clues.

We traded gold bars for it anyway.

That's all we have now.

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

Hu,

Before I went home,

I went to the Inspection Bureau.

The name, Zhamuke,

is indeed not recorded.

With this name alone,

to find any clues related to him,

it's like

looking for a needle in a haystack.

Jiu'er,

stop thinking about these things.

You've tried your best.

Godfather saw your effort.

If we can't find the murderer,

there is nothing else we can do to prevent us

being kicked out

of the Inspection Bureau.

But remember one thing,

no matter the time,

the place,

or the difficulties faced,

protecting yourself should always come first.

Understand?

If my father were here,

this case

should had been solved.

There's nothing to talk about then.

If your father were still alive,

there will be no Commander Yan or Commander Kuan.

It's all bullshit.

It'll be great

if only Commander Su were here.

Girl, and you

would have been

a normal young lady,

who doesn't go out

and stayed at home.

Playing the lyre, practicing embroideries

and writing calligraphy at home.

That would be nice.

Hu,

I'm not that kind of person.

What kind of person do you want to be?

Actually,

I've always wanted to be

like my father.

Well,

although

you are weak,

you

are full of tricks.

Just like your father.

Since I was young,

my father was always travelling.

But every time he came back,

he tells me

many interesting cases.

He had been to many places

and helped many people.

Although

he doesn't spend much time

to accompany me and my mother,

in my heart,

he is still the best.

I am really proud of him.

So,

I have been hoping

to grow up quickly,

to follow my father

and see

a bigger world together with him.

But who knows,

my father died

and I fell sick.

My mother

always cried and told me

"You can't die young

like your father.

All you need to do is

stay by my side.

Don't go anywhere."

Stop reminiscing.

Life

is full of

possibilities.

Maybe one day,

you happen to meet a famous doctor

or some miracles,

your illness

gone in a blink of an eye.

By then,

don't give your old partner, me

the cold shoulder

Take me

anywhere you go.

Of course.

Hu.

I miss my father so much.

If you keep staring at me,

your eyes will hurt.

Mother.

is father still here?

When he left, he promised me

he would be back in 30 days.

But it's been 37 days.

Why can't he keep his promise?

your father

must have met

someone in trouble.

and he went to help them.

If that's the case,

I'll forgive him.

Good girl.

Commander Su is back.

Long time no see.

Visit me when you have time.

Father.

My dear Jiu'er.

Let me take a good look at you.

Do you miss me?

Yes.

My love.

You jerk!

You still remember to come back?

This is my home.

Can't I come back?

I'm tired.

I'll go fetch water for father.

Be careful.

Don't fall down.

This girl.

Why is your face so pale?

Is it?

Are you not feeling well?

No.

Let me take your pulse.

Why is your pulse

so strange?

You think too much.

I'm just tired.

Besides, I've been out for so long.

I can't eat or sleep well.

And.

And I miss you.

Missing me?

If you don't come back,

I'll remarry.

I brought you a gift

to apologize.

Look.

This is the Nine-tailed Herb that can cure any poison.

I have only seen them in books.

Did you found it in the state of Qi?

The stems

is even bigger than the description in the book.

These patterns

are more complicated than the description in the book.

This is great.

She...

She's asleep.

Yes.

I'm too tired.

Did you really just visit the neighborhood,

and didn't get involved in any trouble?

Yes.

Our mission is

to find out the identity

of Zhamuke.

That's good.

Jiu'er is cunning

and full of curiosity.

I'm afraid

she's just like her father.

The more troublesome the situations are,

the more likely she's getting involved.

You

should keep an eye on her.

I haven't finished yet.

Come on.

Again?

Don't you need the money?

Zhamuke.

I think

I've heard this name before.

Get up.

Or else you might lose your job.

Telling me to prioritize my life at first,

and now why would you care about

my job?

If you are alone,

it's fine to lose your job.

But your godfather is old.

He has always take care of us.

Why don't you help him out?

Get up.

Here.

Take this.

Okay.

I'll give it to him later.

Are you really just investigating

the man named Zhamuke?

I thought about it

last night.

I think

I've heard this name before.

You've heard it before?

-You scared me. -Mother, have you really heard of it?

Who is he?

Where did you hear this name?

Don't be happy too soon.

I don't know if it can be of use.

It might sounds a little strange.

I'll sing for you.

Sing.

♫How regrettable it is♫

♫It's a pity that our love has been wasted♫

♫How unfaithful can he be?♫

♫What a lecher, Zhamuke♫

♫Zhamuke♫

Zhamuke.

Chinese Opera.

[The Western Chamber]

Is anyone there?

Is anyone there?

Is anyone there?

Stop shouting.

There's no one inside.

That’s strange.

Where is

the opera crew?

Just because of a line of lyrics,

you treated it as a clue?

You dragged me out in such hot weather.

Do you think I'm so idle?

Don't go.

I don't have time anyway.

Besides,

I will not

miss any clues

during investigation.

Are you expecting me

to inform you of the final results

after the end of the case?

What else?

Did I find myself a partner

or an ancestor?

Dog?

Brother Han.

I have an idea.

I remember you have a good nose.

You can use your nose

to take a whiff.

The scent from them.

should be strong.

You should be able to smell it.

Right?

What's wrong?

I'm thinking should I

steamed, braised or raw.

What for?

To eat you.

I...

It's just a suggestion.

If you don't like it,

we can still talk it over.

Why are you always so fierce?

H-H-Help me up.

Don't you dare touch me!

Hurry up.

Qiuqiu.

No.

Qiu Qiu.

Qiu.

Hurry up.

Miss, are you okay?

[Qian Wenjun]

Young Master.

Why do you keep looking at me?

Here, Miss.

Thank you Young Master.

Young Master.

Young Master.

Young Master!

Are you helping her up

or trying to

take advantage of her?

Please excuse me.

This lady looks familiar.

It made me recall some past memories.

But Young Master,

you saw her fell down.

Why didn't you help her up?

Hold it.

First,

she is not related to me.

Second,

it was me who pushed

this lady who is unrelated to me.

He was kidding.

I fell down myself.

Qiuqiu.

Qiuqiu.

Why are you running around again?

Come here.

Are you walking the dog?

Do you live nearby?

You can say that.

That's great.

Young Master, here’s the thing.

We need to find someone from the opera crew

to ask about something.

Do you know

where they usually go?

Go to the East Garden.

They are rehearsing there during the day.

Thank you Young Master.

So cute.

Let's go.

I finally found her.

You know that

time is running out.

Yet you are still

playing around with that man.

I was just asking him

about the opera crew.

This is an official matter.

Do you often

use this reason as a facade

to get close to men?

I'm curious then.

Have I been close to

anyone other than him?

Could it be..

You thought that day...

You are about to be in dire straits,

do you still have time

to make fun of me?

Prove yourself to me.

Who are you to be here?

Did Hechun Hall send you

to steal

our new script.

I'm the Inspector from the Inspection Bureau,

Su Jiu'er,

I was ordered to investigate a murder case.

I want to ask

if there is a script

with the name,

Zhamuke, from the Qi race.

Nonsense!

How could the murder case

be related to a script?

You said you are an Inspector.

Where is your badge then?

I've lost it.

The new one is underway.

Scram!

You are really "useful."

Please spare my life.

Please spare my life.

That's amazing.

I found it.

I found it.

Yes, I almost forgot.

He doesn't know literature.

He is illiterate here.

You must have read this script.

Then tell me

what kind of person

is Zhamuke?

The Zhamuke in this script

is a lecher

who abducted a Qian man's wife.

The Qi race has long lifespan

and they'll spend the rest of their lives with one counterpart.

How could he set his eyes on

a short-lived Qian's woman?

Left alone abduct her.

What a shameless and untrue story.

I agree.

I also told

the master who wrote this script that

this doesn't make sense at all.

But he insists on

writing this Qi man in the script

and he even wrote him dead.

How did he died?

Someone cut his head off.

He died without a full body.

Who is that master?

Where is he now?

These masters who write scripts

usually have different identities.

The weirdest part is

he called himself a "Secret Guest."

He looks like a noble man

by how he dressed up.

But

he only let us call him "Master."

By the way,

he bought a room

in the Eastern Garden.

He said he wanted to make it a study room..

but he wouldn't let anyone in.

As for where he is now,

I don't know either.

Where is this study room?

[Secret Guest]

This is it.

Do you have the key?

No

The experienced Inspector in the script

used this to break the lock.

I don't know if it works.

Please take your time.

I'll keep an eye on him.

Why are you scaring him?

I can take my time to find clues.

But how much time do you have

to deal with them?

Tell me.

You frightened him because of me?

Cut the crap.

Come here and have a look.

This house may look

quite ordinary.

However, I can't pinpoint

what's wrong with it.

Be more efficient. What's wrong?

Look at this table.

The things on both sides

are fully symmetrical.

Not only here,

The other decorations in this room

are also symmetrical.

The characters on it

are exactly the same size.

There isn't a single mistake.

This person is restrained and tidy.

but all four corpses

are all either missing a limb or messy.

I feel that this "Secret Guest"

doesn't seem to be the murderer.

Idiot.

Can't he find an accomplice?

What's wrong?

There's a handprint.

I knew it.

If I had such good five senses that you had,

I could have solved any cases.

Guys,

I saw the "Secret Guest"

came back to the Eastern Garden.

Both of you should hide.

I'm leaving.

I...

I'll stall him outside.

You look for clues here.

Hurry up.

Miss.

Why are you here?

I...

Why are you here?

It's you...

Idiot.

Can't he find an accomplice?

I didn't expect

to meet you here.

You asked me

where the opera crew

went?

I have since been wondering

if I could meet you here.

Young Master.

Why would you want to meet me again?

Our master loves tidiness.

He can't tolerate any dirt.

Who's Jiu'er?

Miss, is your name Jiu'er?

How does it know my name?

It knows a lot.

Master.

Qiuqiu is tired.

I'll take him to rest.

Miss.

Is your name really Jiu'er?

This...

Did Qiuqiu

tell you?

It's so strange.

But he looks naive.

and doesn't seem to be lying.

Miss.

I saw you standing in front of my door.

Are you here

to see me?

I'm here for you

♫It's a pity that our love has been wasted♫

♫How unfaithful can he be?♫

You...

Are you really the "Secret Guest?"

Yes.

Could it be

you came here

just for this?

Of course.

I'm your fan.

I thought

someone who could write

such a touching story

would be

a script writer

who is affectionate

and had experienced life difficulties.

I didn't expect

to be

an extraordinary young man like you.

Do you really think this script is touching?

Do I look like I'm lying?

I once thought

I would meet a bosom friend through scripts.

But I didn't expect

to be you again.

Again?

I'm Wenjun.

Miss Jiu'er.

I need your help.

Are you free?

Shoot.

I have a new play starting soon.

Please give me some advice.

Are you free tomorrow

to lend a hand with the script?

If he is the murderer,

is this a trap

to lure me in?

I have something to do tomorrow.

Let me think about it.

It's okay. I'll show you the script.

Young Master Wenjun.

Young Master Wenjun.

Are you going back to your room so soon?

I'll get you the script.

Young Master Wenjun.

I just remembered.

I'm free tomorrow.

I can talk about the script with you.

Really?

Then it's a promise.

Why is my lock...

Why is my lock broken?

What is it?

The quality of this lock

is bad.

I'll introduce you

a good locksmith next time.

Good quality

and can be used for a long time.

Really?

Thank you.

How about this?

We'll meet at Deyue Restaurant tomorrow at noon.

Let's talk while eating.

OK.

Is is the Deyue Restaurant

where the dishes are costly

and the number of waiters

are more than the customers?

Yes, that's the one.

Young Master.

You're too generous.

If you

don’t like it,

-we can go to another one. -No.

It's okay.

No matter what happens,

I'll see you tomorrow.

See you tomorrow.

What are you doing?

I'm looking for you.

Do you want me to shout out loud?

Hanzheng.

Where are you?

Like this?

Can you show me again

how did you

jump out

from his room.

You want to know?