Episode 23 recap: The truth about the case of the burned provisions has come to light.
Song Ci brought Yin Qiao and his team to help. She initially wanted to pursue the person in black, but Song Ci stopped her. After all, they didn't know who the person was, and Song Ci was concerned about their safety. The Emperor was awakened in the middle of the night and went to the door to investigate. To his surprise, he found deceased ministers all around, kneeling and begging for his judgment. The Emperor was so frightened that he collapsed to the ground.
Now everyone knows about the Emperor's nightmare from last night, including the prince. The prince went to find Han Fu, and the Emperor's dream from last night strengthened his determination to solve the case quickly. As the deadline approaches, Bai Xue Yan has also discovered a possible connection between the murders of the five ministers and a type of grass. This herb can cause sudden paralysis, and it's possible that the killer used it to commit the murders.
Although there has been a breakthrough in the case, there are still many unanswered questions. Shen Xi Yue gave Yin Qiao a sword yesterday, and Yin Qiao claimed to have good martial arts skills. However, upon receiving the sword, Yin Qiao chose to leave. Song Ci believes that this incident is related to the Yi Hong Courtyard. So, in the evening, she took Shen Xi Yue and her sister there, bringing along the command token of Prince Rui to find a woman from the brothel and took her away.
They arrived at a secret room, which was a place left behind by the former leader of the Wind Catcher. The woman had been in contact with the Wind Catcher, so she knew a lot about the matter. Shen Xi Yue also discovered the emblem of the Death Realm on the nearby wall, indicating that people from the Death Realm had been there as well. Bai Xue Yan tested some medicine in the room, but the effects were too strong, causing her to faint. When she woke up, Song Ci and the others were already by her side. Song Ci informed everyone that she had taken the grass, but she didn't expect its effects to be so powerful.
Song Ci also gave Bai Xue Yan the incense chip she found in the cave yesterday. Li Zi Fang speculated that the reason the ministers were killed might be due to political differences. This time it was different from before, and it would be difficult to find evidence on the bodies of the victims.
Zhao Xiao Liu gave Song Ci a suit of armor. Song Ci suddenly remembered that the deceased were located on the south, north, and west sides, suggesting that something might happen in the east next. Initially, they thought the Death Realm was summoning mythical beasts, but it turned out they were using them for sacrifices. The situation in the east is now of greater concern.
After inquiring with Zhao Xiao Liu, Song Ci learned that there is a Taoist temple in the east, which made her concerned that something might happen there. Upon returning, Song Ci and her team continued their analysis. Although they had found two scenes with an exit and speculated that the girl who performed magic tricks had escaped from there, it turned out that the entrance was not located there.
The girl must have secretly entered the carriage transporting provisions and sprinkled powdered medicine on the supplies. Once everything was prepared, she escaped through the smallest window, creating a sealed room. If they continued reasoning in this way, the primary suspect would be Han Fu, causing Bai Xue Yan to suddenly feel uneasy.
However, everything seemed to be going too smoothly, which made Song Ci somewhat skeptical. The Emperor's recent health issues were due to recurring nightmares. At this time, a messenger came to report that there had been frequent border conflicts, hoping that the Emperor could resolve the matter quickly. However, the Emperor became furious upon hearing the news and scolded his son.
After being scolded by the Emperor, the prince became very angry. Han Fu tried to persuade him, emphasizing the need for unity to launch a northern expedition. However, the court was not yet united, so it would be difficult to convince the Emperor to embark on a military campaign. The prince complained about why Shen Ling Xiu was assigned to handle the matter, but Han Fu assured him not to worry and promised to resolve the situation.
Song Ci analyzed the situation for Li Zi Fang. They had just found the three individuals who performed magic tricks, but all three had been silenced, which proved that the culprit was among them. The killer deliberately left evidence in a conspicuous place, so when Song Ci and her team discovered the evidence, they would be led to Han Fu. However, Song Ci would not reveal this truth in front of others.
Bai Xue Yan also discovered that the substances Song Ci gave her contained the grass. Shen Xi Yue received a report from her subordinate that her father had gone to the Taoist temple to observe the clouds, which made Song Ci feel uneasy. At that moment, the person in black also arrived at the temple. As soon as they entered, they were surrounded by the Hammer Gang, who had already been lying in ambush. However, the person in black chose to commit suicide by poisoning themselves.
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