Episode 17 recap: Song Ci discovered the tragic events of the past through the investigation of the well.
Lang Zhengcai claimed that his purpose for coming here was to eliminate bandits. However, the local officials were unaware of the presence of bandits in the vicinity. Lang Zhengcai directly threatened them, leaving the county magistrate too frightened to speak. In the evening, Lang Zhengcai and his wife set fire to the wooden house. Inside, Song Ci and the others prepared to descend into the dried-up well to investigate. Zhao Xiao Liu stayed close to Song Ci, hiding behind him. Once they went down, they discovered a large number of memorial tablets for the Ye family, indicating that the deaths of their family members were indeed related to the Yin family.
At that moment, they suddenly saw a disheveled person sitting nearby. Everyone was so frightened that they couldn't help but scream. Just then, Yin Qiao's father, Yin Qiao Deng, approached. He asked his daughter who was down there. Initially, Yin Qiao was anxious, but when she learned that Song Ci and the others were down there, she suddenly smiled and said that everything had finally been discovered.
At this point, Yin Qiao's father no longer concealed the truth and intended to reveal everything. Lord Yin admitted that the events of that year had nothing to do with the Jin Dynasty and were actually a conspiracy by the Song Dynasty. He and his brother had also participated in the matter. At that time, the Ye family held power and influence, so they sought the help of Lord Yin to escort them. Lord Yin colluded with Lang Zhengcai and directly killed all the members of the Ye family.
Most of the Ye family's wealth was divided among the Yin family, and this matter had been buried in the hearts of the Yin brothers for a long time. Lord Yin believed that now that his brother was dead, the retribution for the Yin family had also begun. When Song Ci inquired about the person in the well, Lord Yin stated that he was just their former master who had escorted them. He was confined in the well because he had gone mad.
However, Song Ci did not believe these claims. In reality, the person in the well was Lord Yin's younger brother. The Yin brothers appeared to be at odds on the surface, but they were actually trying to protect their brother in the well. The younger brother had not been involved in the Ye family's affairs. He strongly opposed their actions at the time, but in order to prevent the situation from escalating, Lord Yin reluctantly confined him in the well for decades.
They never expected that their secret would eventually be exposed, and Yin Qiao was also astonished by the revelation of so many things.
Lord Yin mentioned that Lang Zhengcai had also arrived and that he was decisive in his actions. It seemed that Lang Zhengcai would not spare him. Subsequently, Lord Yin decided to end his own life. Li Zi Fang could only console Yin Qiao at this point.
Now that Lord Yin has passed away, someone needs to step forward and take charge of the situation. Lord Yin's younger brother is currently in a state of occasional clarity and confusion. Bai Xue Yan has prescribed medicine for him, hoping for his speedy recovery. Today, Song Ci unexpectedly fainted for unknown reasons. Shen Xi Yue is worried that someone may harm Song Ci. Shen Xi Yue feels that Bai Xue Yan has been taking care of Song Ci all night, so she can accompany Song Ci. Zhao Xiao Liu suggests that they all go back and leave him to take care of Master Song Ci.
Just then, a maid came to inform them that Yin Chao had woken up. Song Ci hurriedly went over, and Yin Qiao's mother also arrived. Yin Chao mentioned that he also knew about his father's affairs but felt that his condition had improved a lot over the past month. Song Ci also inquired about Yin Chao's encounter with Ye Zhi Fang, and Yin Chao truthfully answered.
A remark from Zhao Xiao Liu suddenly made Bai Xue Yan realize something. Song Ci's pulse and Yin Chao's were very similar, more like symptoms of poisoning than an illness. Yin Qiao's mother also mentioned that the soldiers had burned the wooden house a few days ago. She had no intention of finding the culprits and wanted Song Ci and the others to leave without investigating, even giving them some money.
Song Ci had a feeling that Yin Qiao's mother must know something. When Li Zi Fang learned that Song Ci intended to leave, he thought it was for the sake of money, and they had a big argument about it. Song Ci angrily left, but Shen Xi Yue came and explained Song Ci's intentions. Only then did Li Zi Fang realize that he had misunderstood Song Ci.
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