Episode 9 recap: Wang Qi left the Dali Temple.
While Chen Shi was alone in the courtyard washing a large radish, a young girl suddenly approached him, ready to help. However, her attention was immediately drawn to a large cicada on a tree leaf. Chen Shi, who noticed this, slapped her and tried to help her catch the cicada. Unable to find it, he instead fabricated a similar-looking cicada and presented it to her, encouraging her not to be afraid. To his surprise, the girl transformed into a grown woman. Chen Shi continued to fish in the water, and after the woman said some mysterious words, they resumed washing the radishes together.
Li Bing was alone buying meat outside when his gaze was fixed on the butcher. After the person in front of him left, Li Bing proactively asked for the unprocessed pig head, and the butcher readily agreed to prepare it for him. Once the butcher finished his work, Li Bing revealed his true intentions and took out a jade pendant he carried with him. Recognizing the familiar object, the butcher promptly led him into a room, closed the door, and started questioning Li Bing about his true identity. Impressed by Li Bing's keen insight, the butcher couldn't help but admire him.
At that moment, Li Bing pulled out the note and asked if the butcher recognized it. The butcher's eyes darkened upon seeing it, and he began to feel fearful. He revealed that the criminal mentioned in the note was named Yi Zhi Hua, who had previously worked as a guard in the dungeon. Other prisoners were frightened by him, but Yi Zhi Hua would always say inexplicable things that instilled fear. One day, when the butcher planned to teach him a lesson, Yi Zhi Hua cruelly pulled out all of his teeth, even the butcher himself wasn't spared. This incident left a deep imprint in the butcher's mind.
Upon hearing this strange situation, Li Bing immediately rushed back. However, when he entered, he couldn't find Chen Shi anywhere, not even the mask he had left on his table. Undeterred, he followed the scent and went out to the streets to search for him. He successfully found Chen Shi and discovered that he was selling lanterns near the fortune teller's stall with the little girl. Without hesitation, Li Bing pulled them aside and asked if they had come into contact with his mask. However, the person in front of him denied it. In that moment, Li Bing suddenly noticed his mask discarded near the little girl and decided to bring them back with him.
While everyone continued to gather around the table, eating meat, they also discussed the details of the case with others nearby. However, Li Bing still didn't believe that the wealthy man had committed suicide and felt that there must be some hidden secret behind it. After examining the water nearby and finding traces of mercury, Li Bing began to suspect the identity of the craftsman. Despite his urgency, he prepared to apprehend the suspect. However, to his surprise, the suspect was already eager to harm the young girl but was interrupted by the people from Mingjing Hall. They all worked together to subdue the criminal and brought him before Li Bing. However, the craftsman remained stubborn and refused to admit what he was looking for.
After successfully helping the wealthy man seek revenge, they also held a coming-of-age ceremony for the young girl and successfully sent her back home. Inside, Li Bing solemnly discussed with a few people nearby about their plans to stay or leave. This time, he publicly announced the news of Wang Qi's departure. Upon hearing this, Chen Shi rushed back to plead on Wang Qi's behalf. However, the person in charge insisted on having Chen Shi join the Dali Temple in the future. Before leaving, the person also instructed Chen Shi to familiarize himself with certain writings.
On the other hand, Wang Qi packed his belongings during the noon hour. Before leaving, he tenderly touched the surrounding buildings made of marble, reluctant to part with them.
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