Episode 19 recap: Hua Qing Ge used virtue to persuade and found the murderer.
Ji Chu and Duke Dingguo were chatting together, still discussing that Ji Yun has not yet obtained conclusive evidence, and they still need to gather their strength. Lin Xi Yao was examining Ji Feng's body and discovered that Ji Feng had scratched the killer's hand while struggling. This is the most powerful evidence.
Lin Xi Yao planned to re-examine the body, hoping to catch the killer as soon as possible. Ji Chu went to Ji Feng's former residence, thinking about the words Ji Feng said to him before he died. Since Ji Feng returned this time, he never called Ji Chu "Second Brother" again, and this was also Ji Feng's regret.
During this time, Ji Wan Er hasn't been feeling well due to her brother's death, and Hua Qing Ge has been by Ji Wan Er's side. Hua Qing Ge wanted to ask Ji Wan Er about the kind of person Ji Chu is. In Ji Wan Er's eyes, Ji Chu is like a hedgehog. Although he has many thorns on the surface, he is actually a very gentle person inside.
However, there is a great rift between the brothers. Ji Wan Er also knows that Hua Qing Ge suspects Ji Chu, but she believes in Ji Chu's character and thinks he would never kill anyone. Actually, if Ji Chu really had murderous intentions, there would be a hundred ways to clear suspicion, which now confuses Ji Wan Er. She doesn't know who the real killer is.
Ji Chu caught a black-clothed person and was preparing to interrogate him rigorously. At this time, Hua Qing Ge came out and offered to help Ji Chu investigate Ji Feng's case. Although Ji Chu appeared disdainful on the surface, he was actually quite happy inside. Hua Qing Ge approached the black-clothed person and intentionally made him speak, eventually making him admit to the plot of assassinating Ji Feng.
They planned to assassinate Ji Chu instead because Ji Chu had seen the tattoo on the killer's body. When Hua Qing Ge went out with Ji Chu, they encountered Ji Yun. Ji Yun mentioned that the killer who murdered Ji Feng had scratches on his arm. Ji Chu initially didn't want to cooperate, but Hua Qing Ge voluntarily lifted her clothes, revealing the scars on Ji Chu's hand. It turned out that Ji Yun had misunderstood Ji Chu as well.
Hua Qing Ge didn't expect that Ji Chu had so many scars on his hand, indicating that he had suffered a lot over the years.
Concubine Wei spends her days in tears, feeling very sad as she is alone in the cold palace. Concubine Wei has gone mad, and taking advantage of the maid's inattention, she plans to rush out to see the Emperor.
Ji Chu and Ji Yun, accompanied by Hua Qing Ge, visit the Empress. The Empress prepares pastries for everyone. Ji Yun initially wanted Hua Qing Ge to eat, but Ji Chu stops him, saying that Hua Qing Ge needs to take care of her health. Sensing the awkward atmosphere, the Empress mentions that she plans to find a Crown Princess for Ji Yun in a few days, and she insists that Hua Qing Ge must come at that time.
At that moment, Concubine Wei rushes over, attempting to kill Ji Chu, but he manages to restrain her. Concubine Wei is taken back to the cold palace. The Emperor ultimately decides not to keep her there. At this point, Concubine Wei has already gone insane. Ji Chu arrives and instructs his subordinates to leave. He then approaches Concubine Wei, recalling the words his brother said to him before his death—Ji Feng's dying wish was for Ji Chu to spare their mother's life.
Ji Chu reveals that he has already pleaded with the Emperor not to execute her but instead keep her confined here forever. Now, Ji Chu has avenged his great grudges and resolved long-standing grievances. In fact, Gong Ye Qi's family name is Su, and they were also victimized by the Wei family in the past, so he has also taken revenge. Gong Ye Qi also has feelings for Ji Wan Er and knows that she has a favorable impression of him. However, since their mission is not yet complete, they cannot consider personal feelings.
Ji Chu also declares that he wants Hua Qing Ge by his side. He has fallen in love with her, desiring both her body and heart. Initially, Ji Wan Er thought that Hua Qing Ge liked Ji Yun, but Hua Qing Ge quickly denies it and reveals that Ji Yun's official spouse is Lin Xi Yao.
Gong Ye Qi visits Ji Wan Er's study, much to her surprise. Ji Wan Er asks if he came specifically to find her. Although Gong Ye Qi denies it, Ji Wan Er can tell that he is lying.
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