Episode 7 recap: Episode 7
In Episode 7, that night, Yan Xing was diligently practicing the piano, memories of her mother's patient guidance flooding her mind. While practicing was challenging, it was both a test and a passion for her At that moment, Shen Du happened to pass by and witnessed her dedication He kindly warned Yan Xing not to push herself too hard and advised against her plan to trap the murderer Yan Xing, however, firmly stated that she would make the culprit fall into her trap
To execute her plan, Yan Xing decided to enlist Shen Du's help in contacting Mr. Wu, while she would pose as Mr. Wu's beloved wife at the banquet. Although Mr. Wu was reluctant, he ultimately agreed. After a careful transformation, Yan Xing made her entrance at the banquet, instantly capturing everyone's attention, even drawing the gaze of those preparing to welcome the Empress Dowager.
Her performance received thunderous applause, but just as she was about to sit down and rest, a strange fragrance enveloped her. Suddenly, a man in black appeared beside her. Yan Xing tried to chase after him, but felt her body slipping out of control, as if she were trapped in a hallucination, reliving her childhood.
At that moment, the man in black took Yan Xing away from the banquet. Jing Lin quickly noticed Yan Xing's disappearance, and Shen Du was frantic, searching everywhere. Meanwhile, Yan Xing, in a dreamlike state, called out Shen Du's name, her feelings intertwining from childhood innocence to the present coldness. The man in black brought her to a hidden place, where he began to enact his sinister plan.
Yan Xing attempted to converse with him, but found herself unable to move, helplessly watching as he drew closer. Just when her life hung in the balance, Shen Du arrived just in time to rescue her. It turned out Yan Xing had prepared for this, sprinkling bean powder on her clothing to help Shen Du track her.
When the murderer's mask was removed, everyone was shocked to discover that the culprit was Lady Tang. The Empress Dowager decided to personally interrogate her, but Yan Xing insisted she knew how to make Lady Tang talk. During the interrogation, Yan Xing cleverly exposed Lady Tang's crimes, revealing that her victims were all connected to infidelity and related to Lady Tang's sister.
Emotionally charged, Lady Tang recounted her tragic story: her sister was abducted, and upon returning, had an affair with her husband, leading to his accidental poisoning and her sister's mysterious disappearance. This traumatic experience twisted Lady Tang's psyche, prompting her to kill anyone resembling her sister.
Yan Xing's intelligence and bravery earned the respect of everyone present, but ultimately, Lady Tang chose to end her life in a fiery act of desperation. Shen Du took Yan Xing home, expecting to face reprimand, but instead offered her gentle comfort. They both understood that while the case was resolved, the underlying truths remained deeply unsettling.
Yan Xing and Shen Du began to suspect whether Lady Tang had accomplices, especially concerning the whereabouts of the missing hearts. However, Lady Tang had lost her sanity and provided no clues. Yan Xing realized that this mystery might never be solved.
Meanwhile, Princess Yong'an was deeply troubled by her connection to the case, but the return of Xiao Chong offered a glimmer of hope. Upon learning of Yan Xing's brave actions, he was greatly impressed and recognized her as the key to breaking the deadlock.
Yan Xing not only saved Princess Yong'an but also used her intelligence and courage to unveil the truth, earning the respect of all.
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