Young Sherlock
♫ Let love subtly weave our separations and reunions ♫
♫ I do not regret how persistent I was in staying by your side ♫
♫ Everyone hopes for a time ♫
♫ When they can love someone without thinking about moral sense ♫
♫Hear the wind howl, the lilting sound of the flute as you are lost in your thoughts ♫
♫ He who holds the sword dances lightly in the wind on the journey home ♫
♫ The song has spread ten thousand miles. Where are you now? ♫
♫ Can you hear it clearly? ♫
♫ I am here, waiting for you. ♫
Timing and Subtitles by The Chivalrous Team @ Viki
Young Sherlock
Episode 28
I've got it.
You leave from over there.
I'll leave from here.
Let me tell you, Li Haoxuan was killed by Zhang Tianshi.
Zhang Tianshi fled and won't ever come back.
If you and I both don't say anything about this matter, no one else will know.
Unless that dead person can talk.
I'm leaving.
Ever since then, every night when I slept,
I would dream of how intimate Li Haoxuan and Miaozi were.
That's how I lived every day. I didn't dare to close my eyes.
Every time I closed my eyes, I would see those cheaters!
I was scared to sleep
and scared to close my eyes.
They tortured me like that.
It was like I was living in Hell.
I was living as if I was dead.
Did you know?
If I wasn't pregnant with my Qing'er,
and if it weren't for poor Runnan who wasn't grown up yet,
I think I would have... would have killed myself long ago.
I pitied my two children.
I didn't want them to be orphans.
My children didn't do anything wrong! They're innocent!
And it was during that year,
four girls were born in the town of Shengze.
One was Shi Yan of the Shi family
and Mengxi of the Tong family.
There was also Miaozi's Qiu Yan
and my poor Qing'er.
How could such a child be born?
What a joke. The illegitimate children of those lowly women each looked as beautiful as flowers,
but my poor Qian'er... All of her father's sins were printed on her face!
Why?
Steamed buns! Steamed buns!
- Is it fun? - Fresh steamed buns!
Warm steamed buns!
Brother Runnan, come play with me.
Madam Wang, please let Brother Runnan play with us.
Let's go.
Was God punishing me?
Why couldn't he spare my only son?
What a joke. Both the Shi family and the Tong family
were fighting because they wanted my son as their son-in-law.
How is that possible?
How could I let such a thing happen?
Because they—
- They're all— - Mother!
I'm begging you not to say anymore.
So I had to stop that from happening.
I had to kill those evil beings and their mothers.
But once I made a move,
Granny would have figured it out.
I had no other choice. The first one who had to die was Granny.
It's you?
So the Granny we saw that night was actually you.
Is it weird?
To dress as Granny on Ghost Day,
one, I can scare the whole town,
and two, I can pass on all the suspicion to Xuan Nü.
Xuan Nü? Why Xuan Nü?
Silly boy.
Did you think you were the only one who knew their true identity?
I'll tell you.
From the first moment I saw Xuan Nü and Shenji,
I knew who she was.
The woman who took away my husband,
wrecked my family, destroyed my happiness,
and made me walk on this path of no return!
How could I forget what she looked like?
Then why didn't you expose her back then?
Expose her? If I exposed her, the worse that could happen is that she'd be chased out.
That's letting her off easy.
This was just part of your murder plan.
That's right.
Granny was just the start.
Next was Shi Yan.
I had someone give Shi Yan a letter
and tricked her into going to the ghost temple.
Is anyone there?
Open the door!
Open the door! Open the door! Open the door!
I think you've seen the poison in the basement.
Shi Yan was killed by the poison.
Naturally, after her was her mother.
From what you said, it's the same as what Xiao Hu speculated.
Next was Tong Mengxi.
How is it possible?
When we found Tong Mengxi, you were with us.
Killing Tong Mengxi was just a magic trick that I used.
It couldn't have been simpler.
It's because of that simple magic trick
that made me realize you were behind all of the murder cases.
How is that possible?
In the scene of the crime where Tong Mengxi died,
you're the only one who could've disappeared in a flash.
Alright, Di Renjie, tell me.
At that time, you were the one who made me look at the window.
I saw the hand in the candlelight, and the candlelight was very dim.
Hand!
At that time, I concluded that the murderer was in the room,
but actually, Tong Mengxi was already dead at that time.
And that hand was a fake hand that the murderer used.
That's how the murderer created an alibi for herself.
Then that means we should've been able to find the hand and the candle in Tong Mengxi's room,
but we didn't find them.
Yeah, and where did that hand come from?
Does everyone remember how Shi Yan died?
Her hand was chopped off.
Yes, that hand was Shi Yan's.
Right after we saw the hand, the candle went out.
And then everyone rushed upstairs
and saw bloody footprints outside Tong Mengxi's room.
At that time, we thought the room with the bloody footprints was the room that was candle-lit.
But that was one of the ways the murderer confused us.
Tong Mengxi's room where bloody footprints were leaving from
was different from the room that was candle-lit.
It was the room next to Tong Mengxi's.
Then that means the chopped hand and candle should be in that room.
Yes. That was Madam Wang's room.
You used this method to create your alibi, right?
Di Renjie, you are indeed smarter than others.
No, I'm very ashamed.
If I saw through your trick earlier,
we could have avoided Li Qing's tragedy.
Mother, tell me that all of this isn't true.
I'm begging you to tell me that all of this isn't true.
Son, I really regret one thing.
If I had known that you were with Qiu Yan,
I would have killed her first.
That means the next person you were going to kill was me.
How is that possible? No.
Are you even a mother?
How could you bear to kill your own daughter?
Mengyao.
Actually, killing Li Qing was an accident.
The one she really wanted to kill was Shenji.
But she never thought that her own daughter would go to die in Shenji's place.
Qing'er, why did you do that?
Maybe she saw Madam Wang pretending to be Granny one time.
Or maybe she knew Madam Wang's secret long ago.
But why didn't she tell me
To protect her mother.
Actually, your daughter always thought that it was because she was ugly
that made her mother hate the beautiful Shi Yan and Tong Mengxi.
She took off her covering at Shi Yan's memorial service to tell you that
even though she's ugly, she lived happily.
She didn't want you to keep killing people, you know?
Alright! Don't say anymore!
It's a pity you didn't understand her.
When she found out you went to Shenji's house to give her a letter,
she realized that you were going to kill Shenji at the ghost temple.
So she put on a cloak and went to the ghost temple.
In the end, she was killed by you.
The scream that we heard at that time
wasn't Li Qing's but Madam Wang's.
It was her scream when she found out she had killed her own daughter.
No! No!
I really can't believe that a woman like Madam Wang knew so many ways to kill others.
These murdering techniques are mere tricks for a theater group.
If Madam Wang was a member of the theater group, this would be a piece of cake for her.
Actually, what I want to know about is the nursery rhyme.
Nursery rhyme... That's only an old legend.
It was a song that my husband taught the townspeople when he was pretending to be Zhang Tianshi.
Isn't it appropriate that I used it to cover up what I was doing?
It's a pity. It's really a pity!
I never would have thought that my son would fall in love with Miaozi's daughter!
I've predicted long ago that you pretended to be the old grandma, spreading that rhyme,
to make everyone believe that a ghost was doing all the killing.
That's not all.
I wanted Miaozi's daughter to know that
all of this was karma.
So the last one you wanted to kill was Miaozi's daughter.
Qiu Yan is the same as Shi Yan and Tong Mengxi, whom you killed.
They're all Zhang Tianshi's illegitimate daughters, right?
Qiu Yan.
- Madam Wang! - Madam Wang!
Mother! Mother! Mother!
Mother!
Mother! Mother!
Don't do this, Mother!
- Mother! - My son. My son.
Just let me go.
No.
It's been 20 years.
It's been so tiring to live.
Mother!
Just let me go find your Father.
Mother!
Son, promise me one thing.
Tell me, tell me.
You must continue to live and be a good person.
Don't follow your father and mother.
Promise me.
I promise.
Mother.
Mother! Mother!
Mother!
Qiu Yan!
Qiu Yan! Don't keep walking. You'll fall in.
Don't be agitated. Listen to me.
There's nothing that can't be resolved.
Everything will get better.
Yes, Qiu Yan. You like Li Runnan so much. Think of him.
Think about it. How will he live after you die?
Don't be rash. We can talk things out.
Look.
It'll be morning soon.
Don't come over.
Yes, it'll be morning soon.
A new day will start.
Trust me. Everything will get better.
Qiu Yan.
Come back with me. Come on.
It's too late.
Let all these sins end with me.
I cannot bring this sin onto my child.
Child?
I'm already pregnant with Runnan's child.
This was the biggest present that Runnan gave me.
But now...
The sins behind this gift is too grave.
Did you know?
I'm actually really jealous of you guys.
You can be with the one that you love,
and grow old hand in hand.
Sister Qiu Yan, does he know about the child?
I didn't tell him.
I will just take this punishment myself.
At this point, everything...
should end.
Qiu Yan! Qiu Yan!
Qiu Yan!
Brother Runnan, why don't you say a few words to Qiu Yan?
Brother Runnan, don't be upset anymore.
Forget it.
He's already been like that for a few days.
Maybe he has aphasia.
When somebody experiences excessive shock or fear, they become like this.
How long will it take for him to get better?
He might get better after all of this is over,
or he might be like that for the rest of his life.
Uncle, look at what he's become.
We have to leave.
So much happened in just a few days.
How could he take it?
Mengyao, when Mengxi was alive, she loved him so much.
From now on, I'll just let him live at our house.
I'll love him the way I loved Mengxi.
You don't have to worry.
Greetings, my lord.
My lord, Di Renjie has solved that case.
It is a murder case from many years ago.
The one killed is very possibly Right Envoy.
Who was the murderer?
The culprit is the wife of the deceased theater head, wife of Right Envoy.
Then was my thing found?
Not yet, but I've arranged for people to carefully search.
I'm sure we will find it soon.
If we can't find my thing, then we can't prove that that person was him.
He's an expert in magic. He is very good at fooling people.
I'm sure he must have hidden that thing in an obvious place
but one where others won't be able to find it easily.
Tell them that no matter what, they must find it quickly.
Yes.
It's been 20 years.
I still can't believe that you've left me.
Department of State Affairs Office
Your Excellency, this is the list of items that the official delivered.
Please take a look.
There are so many.
I am sure Your Excellency has received a lot of benefits.
Your Excellency, I've recorded everything here.
It is backed by evidence!
Is that so?
I'm just joking. Don't take it so seriously.
Any news from Zhangsun Wuji?
Zhangsun Wuji is still ill,
but I heard news that he's feigning his illness.
Minister Wang, I think there's something strange about this.
Think about it. These days, Zhu Suiliang has not had any conflicts with us.
I am afraid this incident isn't so simple.
Right now, the tendency of officials from outside of the capital
coming into the capital is becoming a bigger problem.
This is a critical moment. Everything is too dangerous.
Your Excellency, you mean...
Minister Xu, forming alliances for personal gain is a crime punishable by death.
Your Excellency, you mean...
We treat Zhangsun Wuji just like how Zhangsun Wuji treats us.
Neither of us can bring the other down immediately.
We're all waiting for the best time.
When do we have to wait until?
Then... Then what should we do next?
Right now, hurry and destroy these accounts and items.
What about the property?
If they're from officials outside of the capital, return them.
Your Excellency.
This is the first step.
Next, we have to counterattack.
- Counterattack? - That's right.
Zhangsun Wuji is ill because he wants to numb us
and take this opportunity to find something to use against us.
Your Excellency, you mean...
Do these things first.
I will make arrangements for everything else.
Yes.
Officials' Office
Your Excellency, the medicine that the imperial physicians prescribed are all just nourishments.
They are useful and harmless. Please don't worry and take them.
It's good to take this opportunity to take care of your health.
Yes, it's good.
No, no, no.
I'm someone who wants to live and is afraid of dying.
Your Excellency, what is the current situation in the royal court?
That Xu Jingzong is such an opportunist.
It seems he is already on Wang Youren's side.
Right now, he's putting in a lot of effort to win over officials from outside the capital.
He's awfully busy.
What's Wang Youren been doing?
The past few days, he hasn't been doing much.
Although Xu Jingzong is a snob who seems to only know how to boot-lick,
he is a very smart one.
He really knows how to judge the hour and size up the situation.
You must not underestimate him.
Your Excellency, then should we take this opportunity to...
There's no rush.
Forming alliances for personal gain is a crime punishable by death.
- Then, Your Excellency— - There's no rush. For now, let's wait.
Wang Youren hasn't made a move.
We must not act blindly without thinking either.
Here.
Timing and Subtitles by The Chivalrous Team @ Viki
Alright, if you all don't have any other things to discuss,
we'll end here for the day.
Oh yes, recently, I heard some slanderous rumors.
They say my court officials are forming alliances for personal gain.
I don't know if this is real or not.
I'm not willing to believe this and don't want to believe it.
But... if I find out that this is true,
no matter who this person is, I will punish him strictly and show no mercy.
- Court dismissed. - Court dismissed.
Goodbye, Your Majesty.
Recently, I had an ominous premonition.
Minister Chu, you must be more attentive.
Have more people protect His Majesty.
Only when His Majesty is stably on his throne,
will you and I have the chance to speak.
I understand. Please do not worry, Your Excellency.
After you.
Your Majesty, since you know about this matter, why aren't you punishing them?
Forming alliances for personal gain has been a serious crime since ancient times.
I will need to punish strictly.
A light punishment would be executing the whole family; a heavy one would be executing the whole clan.
Of all the court officials, very few wouldn't be implicated.
Your Majesty, you mean...
Since ancient times, all court officials compete with and try to outwit each other.
It's normal for alliances to form.
As long as it doesn't hurt the country and the masses,
I won't have an in-depth investigation done.
I did this to give them a warning
so that they'll have some fear and show reverence.
Your Majesty, you are very wise.
Officials' Office
Dengshan, why isn't the person you were talking about here yet?
He'll be here soon.
Minister Xu is here.
Your Excellency, this way.
Xu Jingzhong?
Minister Zhangsun.
Your Excellency, Minister Xu is here because he has important news.
What news? Tell me.
For a long time, Wang Youren appeared to be encouraging officials to hold office in the capital,
but in reality, he would bribe many of them to win them over.
Do you have any proof?
Here is the list.
He has the account books.
That old fox Wang Youren never trusts anyone.
This list doesn't prove much.
Your Excellency, what if we're able to get the account book?
It wouldn't be much use to get the account book either.
Forming alliances for personal gain is a serious crime.
You must confirm it with undeniable proof.
Besides, Wang Youren has a high position with a lot of power.
His daughter is also a consort.
If we're even a little uncareful, he could make a false counter-charge against us.
Then, we would meet a bad end.
Your Excellency, don't worry.
Wang Youren told me to sell this information to you on purpose.
I'm sure he wanted to use this opportunity to make things difficult for you.
Why don't we use this opportunity to show him not to mess with us?
Minister Xu, forgive me for being frank.
How am I supposed to know which side you stand on?
The common saying is correct.
A wise man submits to circumstances.
I am smart enough to tell this much.
Minister Zhangsun, it is most reliable to always stay on the side that gains.
Isn't that so?
Then what do you plan to do?
I heard that recently, he had a distant relative transfer to the Ministry of Revenue.
I plan to leak this news.
Then I'll win over some officials.
Okay. Okay.
Minister Xu, you can leave first.
Let me and Minister Xu think this matter over carefully.
Okay. Then I will take my leave.
Minister Zhangsun, why are you doing this?
Minister Chu, Xu Jingzhong is very cunning.
He's not trustworthy.
To topple Wang Youren with just his measly proof?
What a fantasy!
Have some tea.
- Come on. - Minister Zhangsun, you are wise.
What is so urgent that spirit messengers needed to come?
- Our lord wants me to tell you something. - Tell me.
Our lord wants me to tell you that that person isn't reliable.
Our lord is afraid he'll ruin things and wants you to clean up the mess.
I understand. Thank you, spirit messengers.
No need to thank us. Left Envoy, please be careful.
- My lord. - Yes?
There's something we don't understand that we'd like to ask you.
Ask away.
Why don't we kill Xu Jingzhong?
Keeping this kind of person around will ruin our plans.
There's still some use for Xu Jingzhong.
I still don't understand. My lord, please explain further.
You have to fight to get a country.
Fighting to get a country is easy. Ruling a country is hard.
Xu Jingzong is someone who can help with ruling a country.
Why is that?
I also need him to keep Zhangsun Wuji under control.
You mean...
A high-ranking minister
won't want to stay under a ruler forever.
I think I understand now.
Tong Manor
Let's rehearse a bit.
Wanqing, Bingzhou has beautiful scenery and lots of good food.
Do you want to go see?
That's insincere.
Wanqing, I've been out for a long time now.
Do you want to come home with me to see my father?
That's too direct.
Who is it?
It's... It's me, Wanqing.
You came at the right time.
I wanted to give you a gift.
Isn't this what I gave you?
Timing and Subtitles by The Chivalrous Team @ Viki
♫ I will accompany you as you grow old ♫
♫ But who knows what's on my mind? ♫
♫ Even the sky clears as my questions are answered ♫
♫ Only fools will have such worries ♫
♫ It is hard to control the timing of fate ♫
♫ I sincerely believe that ♫
♫ No one wants to see a pair of swallows fly separate paths ♫
♫ Moral sense can be cut away with one slice of the sword ♫
♫ The Heavens are too high for us to reach ♫
♫ and no amount of guessing will help. ♫
♫ The pugilist world is too dangerous♫
♫ Once you enter, you cannot leave ♫
♫ Entangled fates cannot be revealed nor explained clearly ♫
♫ Why don't you understand my heart? ♫
♫ As a wanderer, I am willing ♫
♫ to walk to the ends of the world with you. ♫
♫ The air is thick with yearning. ♫
♫ Can you tell me how to deal with it? ♫
♫ The human heart is too fickle♫
♫ to leave the secular world forever ♫
♫ Entangled fates cannot be revealed nor explained clearly ♫
♫ Why don't you understand my heart? ♫
♫ As a wanderer, I am willing to walk to the ends of the world with you. ♫
I've already decided to leave.
Everyone... hope to see you again.
Do you know who I am?
I am the outstanding and famous Di Er Bao.
It says they're from Changan's government office.
It says His Majesty wants us to return to the capital quickly.
Someone, come! A murder!
The head of the imperial guards, Suo Lang, was found dead in the palace a month ago.
What I want to tell you is there might not be only one dead person.