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[Kill My Sins] [This is a work of fiction]

[Episode 7] [A Humble Life Holds Endless Potential]

Ping'an was imprisoned

and accused of being involved in the military fund case.

Which scoundrel

leaked the information?

I suspect it was Yuan Shaocheng.

Ping'an set him up before,

causing him to be tortured by Du Liang.

Looks like he's holding a grudge.

It's possible.

But...

But what?

If it was him,

why hasn't anyone

come to capture us yet?

Who else could it be if not him?

Ping'an has already told us

he's

cunning and cruel.

It's no surprise

he'd do something

like burning bridges.

The fact that he hasn't come for you two yet

might mean

he's plotting something worse.

Was she sent to the prison of the Court of Judicial Review?

No,

she was taken away by Li Jun.

Oh, no.

Falling into his hands

is worse than death.

I'm going to rescue Ping'an now.

Cailian,

don't lose your composure.

Let's come up with a plan first.

♪The residual glow of twilight brushes across my brows♪

♪While the sorrowful rain lingers, unwilling to dissipate♪

♪Life is but a fleeting dream, like smoke♪

♪Slipping away in the haze of time♪

♪Grief reflects in my eyes♪

♪And I am left to say the final goodbye♪

♪This tragic scene♪

♪Replays over and over♪

♪Seasons change♪

♪Life withers and blooms in turn, yet I remain burdened with regret♪

♪Like flames consuming the body♪

♪The pain sears through promises♪

♪Whose tears have melted♪

♪The cold fragments of the past♪

♪Piecing together this lonely world?♪

♪Hands intertwined, symbolizing enduring affection♪

♪Love becomes eternal♪

♪As the sun sets♪

The liquor I have here

is average.

But when you're promoted,

I'll take you to Mei Mansion

to sample finer ones.

Now,

I am under your command.

If you have anything to say, Mr. Hai,

please go ahead.

Let me ask you something.

What exactly is your relationship

with Ye Ping'an?

I've only known her for less than half a month.

Currently,

we are merely carrying out

an assigned task together.

That's good.

Right now, you're in the midst

of an important promotion.

You know who should be helped

and who shouldn't.

You're a smart person.

That's all

I need to say.

After such a victory tonight,

why do you look like this?

It's nothing.

I just feel a little sad.

Sad?

So it's because of that Ye Ping'an, isn't it?

When I first met her,

I thought she was just a fraud.

What about afterward?

Afterward,

I realized that encountering her, this venomous creature,

was like a game of chess with a worthy opponent.

There aren't many who can be called

your opponent.

So, who exactly

wants her dead?

I don't need you to tell me. I already know.

It's Hai Yiping, isn't it?

Don't look at me like that.

The only person who can make you

weigh your options right now

is Mr. Hai.

Normally, I just can't be bothered to think.

You don't actually think I'm foolish, do you?

Hesheng,

I don't usually say it,

but I know exactly what you're doing.

Whenever

there's a chance to stand out in front of others,

you always step aside and let me take the lead.

It's all for me

to earn more credit,

so that we,

the people of Mang Gutter,

can break free from the lower status faster.

I know you don't let emotions

cloud your judgment,

but as for Ye Ping'an,

are you really not going to save her?

If you're still hesitating,

maybe it's best

to leave the decision to fate.

I fear not the chill wind rising from within.

I wait only for the scent of plum blossoms to fill the air.

Torture

is an art,

and your wounds

are like crimson plum blossoms

blooming in the darkness.

Look.

Don't they resemble white snow

drifting onto the branches?

The sweat drawn by pain still carries a subtle fragrance.

It perfectly matches this verse.

I can't help but admire myself.

So, you enjoy playing

these games during the interrogation.

Start talking.

The military fund mysteriously disappeared.

What's really going on here?

Who's the one that made you

commit this felon?

The person behind it all

is right there tonight.

You mean Mr. Yuan?

It's Du Liang, obviously.

The military fund was in his mansion,

and so was I.

If I stole them,

it was under his orders.

He

is the true mastermind.

Blaming everything on a dead man,

do you really think I'd believe that?

A mere fifth-rank director

daring to embezzle all the military fund

and stash it in his own home?

Even if he had the nerve,

someone

must have emboldened him,

don't you think?

This is exactly what you wanted, isn't it?

Honestly,

you didn't even need to torture me.

I would have confessed everything anyway.

Just tell me who you want me to accuse:

a general,

a minister,

or the Grand Chancellor.

Be it a minor offense

or a crime that wipes out an entire lineage,

I'll sign wherever you want.

Listen,

it's only the Hour of Hai.

Seeing you like this

is quite disappointing.

I had an entire night

prepared just for you,

with tortures no one

has ever had the privilege of experiencing.

The Golden Cauldron,

the Sea of Serpents,

the Bone Flute…

Without a little persuasion,

the truth never comes out.

Now, I understand.

Of all the people you've interrogated,

which ones

bring you the greatest thrill?

I'd guess

it's the powerful and noble.

Seeing them

dragged from their high status into the filth,

with their pride shattered piece by piece.

That irony

is what excites you the most,

isn't it?

Master.

Mr. Zhang.

Go ahead.

Tell us the situation tonight.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Yuan brought people

into Du Liang's mansion tonight

and found the missing military fund.

Du Liang has been executed

for embezzling the fund.

He... he accidentally died from a fall.

Mr. Zhang,

I think Cheng Hui is somewhat undervalued.

The Ministry of Justice

still has positions to fill, doesn't it?

Thank you, Master.

I will never forget this favor.

I'll also ensure your sister

and mother

are well taken care of.

Thank you, Master.

You may rise.

Yes, sir.

Also, Ye Ping'an

has been arrested by Li Jun

and is being interrogated overnight in the prison.

This matter

must be settled tonight.

Understood.

For such a major case,

the Ministry of Justice

needs to draft a memorandum.

To report to the palace,

it will have to wait until tomorrow.

Mr. Hai,

I must take my leave now.

I won't see you off.

Send someone to keep an eye on Cheng Hui

and see

if he can eliminate Ye Ping'an.

Yes, sir.

Why do you suspect

[Hidden chamber] Ye Ping'an is the survivor

of the censor's case?

When the Zheng Yuan case happened,

I thought

she was just a scapegoat.

But to my surprise,

she used the case

to secure an official position.

Moreover,

she was fully aware of Du Liang's embezzlement

and sought to use the military fund case

to bring him down when she came to me.

That's when I realized that she was a meticulous person

and certainly not someone to be underestimated.

At my mother's birthday banquet,

the person involved in the censor's case

came to offer his congratulations.

The Seven-Petal Epiphyllum mark

on his concubine's arm

caught Yan's attention, and she stared at it for a long while.

I guided her

to draw it,

and it turned out

that she was indeed a victim

in the censor's case.

With a meticulous mind

and the audacity to involve herself in this,

she's someone who seeks to dominate others' wills.

Such a person

must be eradicated.

Who knew you'd be the one who truly understands me?

Using torture devices to strip away their identities.

Now that's the ultimate art.

But alas.

Tell me

who exactly instructed

Du Liang to rob the military fund

from the official road.

Of course, it's someone from a noble family.

Speaking of nobility,

you came from humble origins,

struggling for years before becoming an official.

But the aristocracy,

disdainful of your background,

hindered your promotion.

From that point onward,

you harbored hatred for them,

even though the Right Chancellor, Fu Shengjun,

considered you a close friend.

Yet, you still dragged him

into a place of no return.

A close friend?

Fu Shengjun was always high and mighty,

and deep down, he saw me

as nothing more than a plaything.

All of you

treat me like a mad dog,

but this mad dog

has helped Her Majesty clear countless obstacles.

Am I wrong for doing that?

Then why did you kill

that sick commoner?

How many of the common folk's blood

is on your hands?

Are you trying to say

that we both come from humble beginnings,

born of the same background,

so there's no need to turn against each other?

Too bad,

your silver tongue

doesn't work on me.

During every interrogation,

the most boring part for you

is when the person dies,

no longer struggling or moving.

So,

for a frail prisoner like me,

I have a unique method of torture,

one that's effective but won't cause serious harm.

Interested?

I'm listening.

Dragon scales blanket the bed, the waves dampening the air.

Blood droplets fall as the lady weeps.

Take the fish scales as dragon scales,

embedding them into the skin

before removing them later.

The blood will then stain the bamboo.

This

is the weeping of the lady.

Someone,

go get me some fish right now!

It's already curfew.

Where can I possibly get any fish?

Just do whatever you can to get them!

All right.

Take her back to the cell

and let her rest.

We'll deal with her properly later.

[Ministry of Justice]

It's already so late.

Where are we supposed to find fish?

He's already torturing the prisoner,

now he's taking it out on us too.

I know, right?

Fish?

What is Ping'an trying to tell us?

Fish can't live without water,

which refers to places with water

The message Ping'an can convey

is quite limited,

so it must point

to a very specific location.

So it's...

- The black market. - The black market.

That's right.

The only place where we can buy fish after curfew

is the black market.

I understand what Ping'an means now.

We need to head there quickly.

Just

drink this.

If you kill me,

not only will you not earn any merit,

but you'll also end up dead.

What nonsense are you talking about?

Drink this!

Before Du Liang died,

he told me a secret.

You saw it too, didn't you?

It's very important for those behind you.

What did he tell you?

Du Liang bribed many people,

and he kept a record

of all his transactions.

If things go south,

this ledger will be made public,

and your backers

will be in serious trouble.

However, if you

manage to get it,

you'll be making a great contribution.

So where is it?

Tell me!

The fish store in the black market.

Shaocheng,

what are you doing?

My old man was a blacksmith.

He could turn any scrap metal

into something useful

with his hammer.

What are you trying to make?

Badges for my family.

You're bottling up too much inside.

It's going to crush you.

You can't just take it out

on the metal

and expect it to go away.

Mr. Gu,

you know,

sometimes,

I feel that my hands are tainted.

So, I keep trying

to wash them with liquor,

but no matter how much I try,

I can't get rid of the smell of blood.

After that, my heart

just becomes harder

and colder.

Actually,

if you take matters into your own hands in the military fund case,

then Ye Ping'an...

Right now, the most important thing

is to gain the trust of the Mei alliance.

Everyone

has their own path to follow.

Once you've made your choice,

you shouldn't pin your hopes

on others.

I think this way,

and so does Ye Ping'an.

If she

can't even save herself,

with so many dangers ahead,

she'll die sooner or later.

So, why should I go out of my way for her?

Someone wants to kill you?

Why?

Before Du Liang died,

he told me about a list of bribes

hidden in the black market.

Instead of making things difficult

for someone insignificant like me,

you would be better off

following those trying to kill me

and uncovering

the powerful officials behind it.

That way,

you'll earn a far greater reward.

Stay here and keep your eyes on her.

Don't go anywhere.

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

Come here

and take a look.

These are all rare treasures.

Feel free to have a look.

Hey, do you want to take a look?

Don't leave just yet.

Have a browse.

Everything here is top-notch.

Buy it if you want,

or just leave.

Nice liquor!

Sir.

Are you here to buy fish?

They're freshly killed.

I work for Mr. Du.

I'm here to retrieve

the ledger he entrusted to you.

Ledger?

What ledger?

We just sell fish here.

We don't have anything like that.

Sir, wait.

I remember now.

There was

a Mr. Du

who left something here.

What was it called?

A copper scroll?

Is that what you're referring to?

Yes,

the copper scroll is the ledger.

Give it to me.

You'll need the owner's token

to get it.

Do you have it?

I... I do.

One moment, please.

Why didn't you say so earlier?

Hand over the copper scroll.

All right.

Please stay calm.

Give it to me now!

All right.

Mr. Li!

Go after him!

Why are there two groups of people here?

We make a good team.

Ping'an must have tricked them

into coming for Du Liang's ledger

to buy some time.

I gave him an empty copper scroll.

It's a good thing you reacted quickly.

But

the copper scroll

will likely be exposed soon enough.

Every moment we delay is a moment gained.

The reason Li Jun is here

is that Ping'an

wants him

to deal with the right people.

Master,

the one monitoring Cheng Hui has informed us

that he suddenly left the prison

and headed for the black market

for some unknown reasons.

That means

he didn't manage

to kill Ye Ping'an.

What should we do now?

Split up and pursue.

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

Cheng Hui.

I got it.

[The steward of Hai Mansion]

Mr. Hai will take good care of your family.

Don't worry.

Over there!

Tell me.

Who was it that tried to kill you?

My mother

can finally live a good life.

Mr. Li,

it's empty.

In such a short time,

they couldn't have taken the ledger.

Could we have been tricked?

How dare you trick me!

Ye Ping'an!

I'm going to skin you alive!

Mr. Li.

You...

You didn't manage to catch anyone?

Catch my foot.

That person named Cheng Hui

has already been silenced.

The Du Liang ledger you mentioned

is nothing but a fabrication.

You wanted to use me

to help catch the people behind this.

You're still under suspicion,

yet you dared to deceive me.

I'll let you experience

all the torture devices in this prison.

Miss Wu is here.

Here's Her Majesty's verbal decree.

Li Jun.

Ye Ping'an is the commissioner I appointed.

How dare you arrest her without cause.

I command you

to release her at once and drop the charges.

I have failed to understand Her Majesty's intentions.

I am guilty.

- I... - Mr. Li,

if you continue to act so recklessly,

those tortures of yours

might just

be used on you.

Now, get out of here!

Let's go.

You're in such a hurry to see me.

Has there been any progress

on the military fund case?

Your Majesty has granted me

the authority to assist in the investigation,

and I feel truly honored.

However, once I finish this case,

I fear I will no longer have the chance

to return this token

to Your Majesty personally.

What do you mean by that?

I have said before

that I am willing to be the harsh remedy

to cleanse Your Majesty's wounds.

But, Your Majesty, apart from me as your remedy,

there are also those merciless officials as your heavy sword.

I have no high rank,

no alliance,

and no noble background.

I'll just make more and more enemies.

If they fabricate

charges against me

and that sword swings,

I fear my fragile body

will be shattered beyond repair.

You've come to ask me

to keep you alive?

Put your token away.

No one can touch

that little head of yours,

except for me.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

The lost military fund

has been fully recovered by me and Mr. Yuan.

Yet, I hope Your Majesty

will keep this matter secret for now

and grant me two more days

to uncover

the festering corruption behind it.

Granted.

[Court of Judicial Review]

Yuan Shaocheng

has demonstrated loyalty to the Empress and devotion to the country,

fulfilling his duties with utmost dedication.

He made the leading contribution in the military fund case

and has now been promoted from Assistant Minister

to Vice Minister,

as decreed by Her Majesty.

I appreciate it, Your Majesty.

[Three months ago] Since I ascended the throne,

there was first the rebellion of Prince Yu,

and then the interference of the civil officials.

Some took advantage of the chaos,

squandering resources meant for the future.

Take Fu Shengjun, for example,

who seized vast stretches of fertile land,

causing many to flee as refugees.

This

should have been dealt with properly long ago.

But, alas,

there are few I can truly trust

by my side.

Though I come from humble beginnings,

I am determined to root out corrupt officials

and serve Your Majesty with utmost loyalty.

With salt prices rising across the land,

there's undoubtedly something amiss.

Xian'er has mentioned Du Liang, Director of the Ministry of Revenue,

secretly colluding

with a merchant named Qi Junshan,

using gambling houses as a front for corruption.

Investigate him first.

Yes, Your Majesty.

He's just a clinging vine.

What truly matters

is the tree that supports him.

The reason I haven't taken action against certain people

is because I still need to care for the noble families

and officials from the previous dynasty.

Do you understand?

I understand.

I will ensure they do not notice,

so that Your Majesty's

strategic governance over the nation is not affected.

Mr. Zeng,

you may stay at my mansion for the evening.

Please.

Assistant Officer,

there are eyes on you.

To preserve your life,

the only option is to send you away from the capital.

I faked the death of Zeng Xuan

to gain Du Liang's trust. Afterward, I uncovered

that Du Liang had been colluding with Qi Junshan for many years,

amassing a fortune of approximately 300,000 Liang.

Currently, I have recovered 94,000,

along with confiscated assets from the Du Liang family

and the gambling fund from Qi Junshan's gambling house,

all of which have been fully returned to the national treasury.

You've done a great job

in investigating Du Liang.

It is all due to Your Majesty's wise leadership

and strategic planning.

I merely followed your orders

and dare not claim any credit.

How's the investigation into the rising salt prices going?

I

have not yet found evidence of Du Liang's involvement.

However,

I suspect that someone may have used Du Liang

to manipulate the salt tax in the Ministry of Revenue.

I hope Your Majesty will grant me permission

to fully investigate the Ministry's accounts.

Permission granted.

But keep it discreet.

Just take one or two

capable people with you.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty,

I have a suspect in mind,

but without concrete proof,

I dare not make any rash statements.

I know.

If you lack proof,

go gather it and then report it to me.

Yes, Your Majesty.

[Anxin House]

Congratulations.

You've risen two ranks,

and that belt looks great.

Do you not resent me

for not offering you any help?

Why would I resent you?

We are not friends, after all.

We're both just acting in our own interests.

Besides,

with your promotion at stake,

you could not afford to be associated with someone like me,

who was guilty.

I'd rather

you scold me

than

congratulate me here.

Yuan Shaocheng,

deep down,

you're not content

with your current position.

You aim to become the Grand Chancellor,

don't you?

I've been to Mang Gutter,

and I've heard

of the hardships in the Longmen Arena.

The life of the people in Mang Gutter is incredibly hard.

Born into low status,

they can't own land,

let alone take the imperial exams and become officials.

Generations of them are condemned to a life of suffering

simply because they are considered lowborn.

Though they may be honest and virtuous,

they are treated like criminals.

The only hope for change

lies in power,

the kind that places one person

above all others, second only to the ruler.

I don't resent you for this,

as this path is fraught with danger,

and one wrong move could lead to complete ruin.

If I were in your shoes,

I would have made the same choice.

Well,

I never expected

that someone who truly understands me

would be someone

I've known for only a few months.

Here.

Here's to you.

Stop being so dramatic.

Besides, since I've chosen this path,

if I don't think things through

and can't even save myself,

relying solely on others to help me,

then I might as well

just abandon it all and start over.

Tell me

the truth behind the censor's case.

Why did Du Liang say that you were also guilty

before he died?

What good would it do to tell you the truth?

If I became an obstacle

in your career,

would you help me?

I

am a practical person.

Since you can't help me,

telling you the truth is pointless.

All right,

you don't have to tell me.

Your wooden hairpin dropped.

Here's a new one for you.

You should return the wooden one to me.

I can't find it.

I won't take this anyway.

Why?

The wooden hairpin is perfect.

Even if it falls into the dirt,

it won't break,

unlike jade,

which is delicate and fragile.

I like wearing a wooden hairpin.

Take it or leave it.

How's your injury?

Curious, are you?

Here's your chance.

Help me apply the ointment.

What's the matter?

Feeling a bit shy?

If you're not bothered by it,

why should I be?

Do you really think I don't hold grudges?

An eye for an eye.

Such shamelessness.

You considered me a confidant just a moment ago,

but now you think I'm shameless?

What's wrong with that?

You're no better

yourself.

Do it yourself.

♪Evening mist blurs my sight, winds shift, and cold dew falls♪

♪My heart drifts like a lone sail, with the boundless seas as home♪

♪The moonlight fades into the night♪

♪Yet my buried longing never melts away♪

♪I'd rather wait in sorrow for fate to turn♪

♪Than be left with nothing, forever untied♪

♪Scattered apart, only sighs remain♪

♪Regret too deep to mend♪

♪Stars fall, the moon dims, and a soul is too broken to rise♪

♪The night flickers between light and dark♪

♪Yet you remain my guiding light♪

♪Each of us follows our destined path♪

♪Yet as you turn away, caught in the whirl of time♪

♪I, like a drifting petal, am swallowed by the abyss♪

♪Bound by destiny♪

♪Scattered apart, only sighs remain♪

♪Regret too deep to mend♪

♪Stars fall, the moon dims, and a soul is too broken to rise♪

♪The night flickers between light and dark♪

♪Yet you remain my guiding light♪

♪Each of us follows our destined path♪

♪Each of us follows our destined path♪

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