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[Honey, Don't Run Away]

[Spruce Restaurant]

Why Mei Niang is not around today?

Her chef is dead.

The Spruce Restaurant's speciality is no longer available.

Maybe she's looking for a new chef.

I didn't expect Shan Yue to be the killer.

He didn't do wrong.

He is just bringing justice on behalf of Heaven to punish the evil-doers.

I'm most frustrated that the real culprit is still living.

You shouldn't have stopped Shan Yue.

The evil-doer will have its own punishment.

As a prince, I need to follow the law.

Don't you worry.

I will definitely bring Li Zhi Chuan to justice.

No need for that.

Brother Jin Yan.

What do you mean?

Li Zhi Chuan has pleaded guilty.

For real?

Lord Xian is mistaken to have disappeared for 16 years.

Nobody knows if no one investigates the case.

Now that all 45 corpses are found,

it is an obvious 45 testimonies.

There are a lot of weakness.

So, you're at mortuary the whole night?

Brother Jin Yan.

It must be hard on you.

It is my duty.

Lord Xian's family are not the only pitiful one.

Li Zhi Chuan was anxious to kill Lord Xian and his family.

This proves that he once framed the Xie Family.

We have to interrogate him carefully.

We must clear the Xie Family's name.

I don't believe General Xie who taught me horse riding and archery...

would have betrayed my father.

There must be something amiss about this!

Things are not that simple.

It's impossible for Li Zhi Chuan to plan this alone.

Your tea is here.

Serve the dishes. Let's eat first.

Then we'll go to jail to interrogate Li Zhi Chuan.

I'm sorry, miss.

Our chef is not here.

I forgot about this.

Shan Yue is gone now.

That's tight, he's just 16 years old. Such a pity.

Hold up.

How old is Shan Yue?

16 years old. Why...

Are you sure?

Of course.

He just came here five years ago.

He's just a small kid when he came here.

Go.

Brother Jin Yan, what's wrong?

He said he lived at Lord Xian's place 16 years ago.

But now...

He saw Lord Xian was murdered when he's six years old.

He should have been 22 years old.

22 years old?

That brat...

He wasn't even born when Lord Xian died.

[Episode 4]

Red plum?

That is also red plum.

Maybe not a coincidence.

I found it.

Out of 45 family members of Lord Xian,

only the youngest daughter, Lin Mei Er's corpse is not found.

Red plum...

Lin Mei Er?

Sister Mei Niang?

Impossible!

Mu Jin Yan.

Do you still remember the Hedychium coronarium fragrant that I've said before?

I remember now.

I smelled it on Mei Niang's body.

But I forgot about it because I was drunk.

But you also smelled Hedychium coronarium fragrant on me that day.

No.

That is Mei Niang's clothes!

So, the killer is not one person,

but a man and a woman.

While Shan Yue is just a knife.

Help!

Let go!

Help!

Sister!

Go after the assassins!

-Yes, sir. -Go!

-Check over there. -Yes, sir!

Sister Mei Niang...

I still fail to kill him.

Li Zhi Chuan's doings have been reported to the emperor.

He's doomed.

That wicked man attacked us then.

We're unable to seek justice.

Finally, I got the chance to kill him...

and seek revenge for my family.

You're the survivor 16 years ago.

Shan Yue did all these for you.

You two have been dormant for years.

Why strike now?

Naturally it's someone who gave us this opportunity.

Go and capture the killer immediately!

Xiao Tang.

After I die,

can you help me wear the red gown?

It's given by my father.

I wanted to wear it for my beloved.

Now, I can only wear it to Hell.

Wear it for him to see.

He should have a peaceful life.

However...

I'm unable...

to give him that.

Sister Mei Niang...

Miss Ye.

Go out, please.

Mei Niang is from the royal blood.

She had a beautiful and virtuous life.

Can't you give her some respect now that she's dead?

Sister Mei Niang.

We are acquaintance, I'll give you a good dream.

The ghost you saw at my residence that day...

should be Mei Niang.

I guess she doesn't like other people stay at her house.

That's why she scared you.

If not, which ghost would clean the prayer table?

You no longer need to be afraid.

I'm not afraid of this.

I just don't get it.

They both liked each other, why keep it a secret?

The red plum on Shan Yue's chest,

even in his death, he wanted to hide it by stabbing it.

It's a pity that Mei Niang won't know about this.

Shan Yue was rescued by Mei Niang.

He's used as a knife, but he had fallen in love.

Mei Niang wanted to seek revenge.

Even if she liked him, she needed to be heartless.

Is the love and hatred important?

Maybe they'll have to wait until the soul is buried in the ground...

and went to sleep forever.

Only then they will have a conclusion.

I still don't get it.

You only need to know that...

this might be their best ending.

Let's go, Xiao Tang.

Li Zhi Chuan, you are ruthless!

Framing Xie Family's betrayal at first...

and then slaughtered Lord Xian's family.

What else do you want to say?

Sir, I want to see His Majesty.

I admit that I framed the Xie Family of committing betrayal.

There's a hidden plot behind massacre of Lord Xian's family.

Sir.

Do you want to let the culprit escape?

This is utmost important.

Please bring me to the palace to see His Majesty.

[Alright, I will investigate the truth of this case.]

You are the new Tan Hua scholar that solved these cases?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Thanks to you,

my younger brother is able to rest in peace now.

I'm just doing my duty, Your Majesty.

I failed to find him for 16 years.

You are talented, it's a pity if you are only an investigator...

in Imperial City.

I promote you as the Deputy Magistrate of Imperial City.

Your Majesty, it is my duty to solve cases.

Li Zhi Chuan admitted on framing the Xie Family before his death.

I think that...

a good and loyal family cannot be dishonoured.

Right and wrong must be distinguished.

I've also heard it.

But Li Zhi Chuan is dead.

There is no evidence now.

I will send someone to investigate this case.

If they are truly framed, I will clear the Xie Family's name.

I would like to offer myself to investigate this case.

I know you are loyal.

But this case is complicated.

You are inexperienced, not qualified for this.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, please have a drink.

Your Majesty, Lord Xian and his family have been buried.

The killer is dead.

Your Majesty should let it go now.

Lord Xian is my only younger brother.

I wanted to protect him all my life.

Also, Xie Ling Jun.

He has gone for so many years.

I still don't believe that he would betray me.

Your Majesty, everyone has their own destiny.

They were able to protect Your Majesty.

That was their blessing.

I heard that the Ninth Prince also helped in Lord Xian's case.

Yes.

Words are spreading in Imperial City,

saying the Ninth Prince is smart and loved by commoners.

The killer is not a man nor a woman,

but a pair of man and woman.

Indeed so.

I'm willing to accept my lost.

Come, slap me three times.

For real?

Be prepared.

Be prepared.

Come.

I...

I'm not a sore loser.

Rather than beating you...

I prefer to win your heart.

Go away.

You!

You are a woman.

Why are you so heavy?

[Retribution for the evil-doer.]

All are schemes.

There's no ghost in this world.

Can't they write something realistic?

My lady, these used to be your favourites.

Brother Jin Yan said ghost does not exist.

Human is even scarier.

Why do I feel this sentence is even frightful than demons?

My lady, take a look at this.

Recently, this is popular among young girls in Imperial City.

Talented Casanova with Pretty Chef?

According to this book, the way to a man's heart is through his stomach.

Is this real?

You will know once you try it.

Fire!

Fire!

My lady, I came to rescue you!

I make this dishes for Brother Jin Yan.

Want to help me to taste it?

My lady, did anyone ever told you we can't use imagination to cook?

Isn't intention most important in cooking?

At least, he needs to survive.

[Magistrate Court]

Brother Jin Yan.

Try to guess what I've prepared.

Spicy lamb chop.

Sweet lotus seed soup with watermelon.

-Watermelon? -Black fish head.

Try it.

Xiao Tang, I need to work.

You are busy at work 24/7.

I counted the time to get here. It is noon now.

You must not reject me.

Open your mouth.

How is it?

Brother Jin Yan.

To compensate for your losses,

I had asked physician and chef to create a food therapy menu.

Xiao Tang.

Rather than force yourself to be a chef,

why not you help me with something?

Say it and I will do it.

The Magistrate Court received a plea one month ago.

According to this plea, Shukui Stronghold of south city...

is under threat.

It is signed off with the name 'Leng Xing Er' only.

It ends with nothing definite.

I want you to investigate this.

See if it's fake report.

This only? Simple. I will go now.

No.

I'm a prince but was rejected multiple times by a girl.

This is the money.

Xiao Tang?

Want to have a tofu? One coin for a piece.

This is crazy.

Xiao Tang?

I must be cursed.

Cursed.

Fortune telling.

Subdue evil with fortune telling.

Get your readings. You will have good luck.

Come and have your fortune told.

Please bless us, Ghost Bride.

Please bless us, Ghost Bride.

Long live Ghost Bride.

The return of the soul.

Bless us with immortality.

Long live Ghost Bride.

Aunty, what's this?

Today is Ghost Bride's memorial day.

Our chief is leading us to perform the passing ritual for Ghost Bride.

Do you know someone named Leng Xing Er?

I heard that she is a believer here.

She wrote a plead to magistrate last month.

But it ends there.

Did you hear about it?

Got it!

Abracadabra! Be gone, you witch!

Ling Zi Ran!

You are real?

Is this a joke? Do Imperial City have my counterfeit?

Kowtow!

I'm a prince, I will only kowtow to my father.

How could I kowtow to devil?

What are you looking at?

Please carry on, we will leave now.

Let's go.

Faster!

Xiao Tang, why are you here?

I came to help Brother Jin Yan verify a plead.

I wanted to ask you too. What are you doing here?

This?

Normally, belief from former reign will disappear slowly when new reign begins.

Only the believers of Ghost Bride are increasing.

My father worried if people from previous reign were plotting.

So, he sent me here to investigate.

Which god do they worship actually?

See clearly.

They are not worshipping god.

What is that statue?

Why does that woman holding a horsewhip?

Regarding this statue, it is said that a woman...

couldn't bear to see the people suffer. So, she killed herself.

She used her own soul to cleanse the soul here.

Nonsense.

Father!

Father!

Let's go!

Move!

Father!

Father!