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[Love of Petals]

[Episode 3]

So,

the real cause of Lai's death

wasn't the firefly mushroom,

but the water hemlock someone gave him.

It was...

Si Shulun?

Whether it was him or not,

let's go ask first.

Boss, it's just inside.

What ghost?

Don't panic!

Where is the ghost?

Boss.

Over there, Boss.

G-Go quickly!

G-Go take a look,

Boss.

Boss.

Go take a look quickly!

H-H-He just sat up.

Look!

One lazybones

and one scaredy-cat!

Putting on this whole ghost act for me!

Master,

do I really have to dress like this?

Master.

I've heard that Si Shulun

indulges in revelry at Tianxiang House every night.

The beauty's charm is the hardest to resist.

Only this way

can we get information the fastest.

But I still

feel uncomfortable all over.

Master,

why don't you use the illusion technique

to make me invisible instead?

No.

There's a heavy

demonic aura in Tianxiang House.

There are demons?

You haven't mastered any magical power yet,

so your true identity could easily be exposed.

It's safest to disguise yourself as a dancing girl.

However...

since you'll be posing as a dancing girl...

do you know how to dance?

I...

give it a try.

Is it like this, Master?

Ye You.

Stop messing around here.

No,

I really didn't mean to laugh.

It's just that...

even a possessed stick would dance better than you.

If you're so good, why don't you show us how it's done?

Are you convinced now?

You've forgotten the dream-making spell

but managed to learn dancing instead.

Now I finally know what you've been doing

these past 500 years.

You two go together.

I...

That's final.

Pry out information about the water hemlock,

but don't alert our target.

Put this on.

Si Shulun knows you.

It suits you quite well.

Master,

do I really have to go with him?

I don't even want to go with you.

I don't want to go with you either.

Is the dancing girl for the west chamber here yet?

The dancing girl for the western chamber!

Go quickly.

I'm here!

Okay, okay, okay.

Be careful.

First time here, right?

Don't be nervous.

Let's go.

Why aren't you getting ready?

The guest is already waiting.

Go in and start dancing.

Sir,

I am the dancing girl for tonight.

Why hasn't Ye You

come over yet?

Sir?

Sir!

We are the dancing girls

performing for you tonight!

She does the dancing,

and I am...

I... I... I am...

But we have prepared you

a very beautiful dance today.

We hope you'll like it.

What are you doing?

Sir?

Sir, would you like to join us?

Why isn't he paying attention to me?

Do you want to be...

A bit more flirtatious?

Sir?

Do you like it?

Sir, look at me.

Give me some response.

[Tianxiang House]

Sir, sir,

give me some response.

Sir?

Sir won't pay any attention to me.

You've danced so well.

Yes, indeed.

Let me give it a try.

Sir,

are you satisfied

with our performance just now?

Sir?

Let me pour you a drink?

What's wrong?

What should we do now?

Si Shulun?

Si Shulun, say something.

Wake up.

Come on, wake up!

How could he wake up when his face had already turned black as coal?

Si Shulun,

was it you who gave the water hemlock to Lai?

Official investigation!

All unauthorized personnel, clear out!

Si Shulun!

I need you to prove my brother's innocence!

Wake up, please wake up!

Otherwise, what should my brother do?

Si Shulun, wake up!

Let's go.

Master,

Si Shulun is dead now.

Who will prove Pingkang's innocence?

How can I save Pingkang?

He's now my only hope.

I can't leave.

I need to think of another way.

If the officials come in here,

you won't be able to explain this.

Go first.

I'll figure something out.

Official investigation!

Search the place!

-Yes, sir! -Yes, sir!

Seal off the scene!

Don't let anyone leave!

-Yes, sir! -Yes, sir!

Qiansi, oh Qiansi.

You actually let a mortal die in Tianxiang House.

Do you know you're almost draining me dry?

This kind of mistake

is just too amateurish, isn't it?

I know I was wrong.

Please punish me, Master.

Fortunately, Wuyuzi is muddle-headed,

[Wuyuzi; Turtle Demon]

letting Lyu Gengyun and his foolish disciple in.

First time here, right?

Otherwise...

who else could be our scapegoat?

Mas...

Please spare me, Master!

Spare you?

Wuyuzi,

you've been of great help to Qiansi.

I know I was wrong.

Where did you do wrong?

I shouldn't have brought the people who shouldn't have entered

into the Tianxiang House.

I've already taken care of things

with the county magistrate.

Si Shulun's case will be concluded by dawn.

Please rest assured, Master.

Very good.

Wuyuzi failed in his duties.

All minor demons will be punished with 300 strikes of the killing rod.

Qiansi will make amends for her mistakes

by supervising the punishment.

Enough.

Do you want

to confess voluntarily?

My Lord, I don't know

what you want me to confess.

Even now, you're still playing dumb with me.

Confess honestly!

Which of

your accomplices killed Si Shulun?

Si Shulun is dead?

No, My Lord.

I've been in jail this whole time.

I know nothing about it.

Let's see how long you,

a mere scholar, can hold out.

When someone is set on framing another, they can always find an excuse.

As a local official, you'd make such a judgment!

How can you convince the people?

It seems I need to add another charge against you—

unrepentant!

Guards!

Yes, sir!

Make him sign the confession!

Yes, sir!

I didn't do it.

My Lord, do you still have any sense of law in your heart?

Once you sign,

these words in black and white are the law!

No! No!

We can close the case now!

This is the irrefutable evidence!

Wait!

Manager Wang,

what brings you here?

The Princess has ordered

that Sun Pingkang has passed the imperial examination.

He's a scholar from Pingcheng

and also the pride of the county.

If he has committed any crimes,

of course, we shouldn't shield him.

But if he

has truly been wronged,

we must certainly clear his name.

I understand

the Princess's order, Manager Wang.

I will thoroughly investigate this case.

Then I'll trouble you with this matter.

I bid you farewell, Manager Wang.

Is the money still there?

Yes, it is.

Return it, return it, return it.

Yes, yes, yes.

How did the Princess find out about this?

[Pingcheng County Government Office]

Hurry up and make it quick.

Pingkang.

They tortured you.

Come on.

Pingkang.

These are the snacks that Mother made for you.

Hurry up and eat.

After noon,

it will be the joint trial.

Don't worry.

I have a very powerful mas...

friend.

He is also helping us think of ways.

We won't let anyone wrongly accuse you.

I did give Lai the firefly mushroom.

Si Shulun is also dead and couldn't testify.

This time...

I'm afraid I'm doomed.

In the future,

please take care of our parents.

He died from excessive blood loss,

yet there's not a drop of blood left in his body.

This wasn't done by humans.

You, the noble son of the Demon King,

a figure feared by gods and ghosts across the three realms,

yet you've come to the mortal world to be a coroner?

If you can't help, keep your mouth shut.

I-I will definitely help.

I'll possess the county magistrate right now,

write an order

declaring Sun Pingkang innocent, and have him released.

After all this, I'll still have time

to grab some wontons at the street corner...

Matters of the mortal world

should naturally be solved in mortal ways.

Otherwise, there will be endless troubles.

This corpse doesn't look like something mortals could do either.

If it were a demon,

there are many simple

and effective ways to kill a mortal.

Why go to such great lengths?

The reason they drained Si Shulun's blood...

Is because

there are important clues in the blood.

And despite all the blood being drained from his body,

his expression is still so peaceful.

It's indeed strange.

Heaven bless us.

Bless Pingkang to be safe and sound.

Heaven bless us.

Bless my son, Pingkang.

Hope Pingkang can be safe and sound.

May he return soon.

Please bless us.

Father.

Mother.

Qingcheng.

I'm back.

Qingcheng.

How is it?

Is Pingkang alright?

Pingkang

is doing well.

That's good.

That's good.

That's good.

Mother,

the magistrate will hold a joint trial soon.

I've already asked someone to find a way.

There will be a chance

for Pingkang to appeal.

That's good.

Qingcheng.

What are Pingkang's

chances in this lawsuit?

Father,

Mother.

I dare not deceive you two.

The only breakthrough in this case

is Si Shulun.

But he's already dead now.

Dead?

What?

Mother.

Mother.

Don't worry too much.

We can't give up

until the very last moment.

There's always a way,

right?

Okay.

Father.

Take good care of Mother.

Leave the rest

to me.

This corpse doesn't look like something mortals could do either.

Why is there a fox demon's scent?

All the calamities

seem to be related to demons.

If demons are really behind this,

they must also know my identity.

Si Shulun died mysteriously at Tianxiang House...

The truth behind Lai's inexplicable death...

I need to go check again.

Lai and Si Shulun's deaths appear similar,

but their ways of dying are completely different.

What was the purpose of killing them both?

Did they see something at Tianxiang House,

so they were silenced?

Quick, this way.

Someone's coming.

Hurry, let's go.

I'll never come to Pingcheng's morgue again.

Too smelly.

Fire!

Fire!

Let's get out of here!

Looks like we're on the right track.

Wait, what should we do about this?

The mortal world is truly wonderful.

Look at that one.

Smiling just like that Si Shulun.

Go knock him out.

Why?

Why don't you go?

Because I'm a good demon.

Well, I'm an immortal then.

Fine, I'll go.

Sir.

Let's have a drink?

Look over there first.

Why did you drink so much?

Come on, are you alright?

He almost kissed me just now.

I guessed it right.

There's something wrong with his blood.

Really?

Let's go.

You... I... He...

Officer,

please make an exception for me.

Go away, go away!

Allowing you to see Sun Pingkang

was already an act of mercy beyond the law,

done for the Princess's sake.

If you dare to trespass on the county office again

and disturb the magistrate,

I'll arrest you too!

I just want to see the magistrate...

Go away, go away, go away!

Isn't that the child bride of the Sun Family?

Master Sun built his fortune selling medicinal herbs.

It's not easy for a merchant family.

Their only son has finally passed the imperial examination, becoming a scholar.

But who would have thought he'd make such a grave mistake?

Lord Si was a high-ranking official from the prefecture.

I think Master Sun is in trouble.

Master!

Master.

How's it going?

I have good news

and bad news.

Which one do you want to hear first?

The good news, please.

There's been too much bad news lately.

I've re-examined the bodies

and uncovered the conspiracy behind Tianxiang House,

as well as the true causes of death of Lai and Si Shulun.

That's good news, indeed.

So, what's the bad news?

Yesterday, there was a fire in the morgue.

Both Lai's and Si Shulun's bodies

were burned.

We no longer have any evidence.

How are things on your end?

Mother fainted last night after hearing the news.

She was taken to the clinic

and only returned after a night there.

You should also make sure to get some rest.

I told you to rest,

but I didn't mean for you to rest on me now.

People are watching.

Gu Qingcheng?

Gu Qingcheng!

You... are really out of line this time.

You look so ugly.

Master.

I really don't know what to do anymore.

The evidence is gone,

and the leads have all been cut off.

How am I supposed to save Pingkang?

Then keep crying.

Look.

What's wrong with that girl over there?

Her crying is even louder than the rain.

I'm afraid she's been hurt by a heartless man.

You don't understand this.

They're enjoying themselves here.

Let's go, let's go.

Stop looking.

[Flower Market Street]

What are you looking at?

Why do you look so gloomy?

You've been in the mortal world longer than me.

Do you know what a litigator should do?

Litigator?

You're quite something.

Being a coroner isn't enough for you.

You want to be a litigator now

to clear the name of your disciple's fiancé?

I didn't agree to that.

It's just that the puddle on the ground

is too terrifying.

There's water all over the ground.

What puddle are you talking about?

Master,

can you agree to be my litigator?

Si Shulun's father is a high-ranking official in the prefecture government.

Without a litigator from the capital to handle the case,

Pingkang is doomed!

Master, I'm begging you.

I'll be your disciple again in the next life, okay?

Could emotions affect the power of the Flower Spirit?

I'm begging you!

Please stop crying.

Master, please agree to this...

Stop crying!

So, this big puddle is

Gu's tears.

You know, this is quite interesting.

As for Gu,

she's practically willing to die

for that bookworm.

And you?

You're racking your brains for that girl.

Isn't your little triangle getting a bit crowded?

Are you done talking?

Yes, I'm done.

Let me warn you:

you should keep a low profile in the mortal world.

If those above

know you've lost your Flower Spirit,

whether you're an immortal or demon,

plenty of enemies of yours want to see you destroyed.

I have my own judgment.

Judgment?

Fine, fine, fine.

Go ahead and judge away, you.

You

and your disciple are now like two branches of the same tree.

Her emotions are starting to affect you.

I just want my Flower Spirit to be safe and secure.

Of course, of course.

Whether you want to become an immortal or a demon,

you need to get your Flower Spirit back.

You need to stay alive first.

I need to help Gu Qingcheng resolve this matter quickly

and get my Flower Spirit as soon as possible

to do what I should do.

My Lord,

this is the child bride of the Sun Family,

[Justice Mirror Hangs High]

Gu Qingcheng.

Will my master

come?

Lord Si has arrived!

Bring the seat of honor over.

Quickly, quickly.

I think the Sun Family is in dire straits now.

Lord Si,

you shouldn't have come in person.

Come on, please have a seat, have a seat.

[Master Si]

In the case of my son

and his page boy's death,

I

am just the aggrieved party.

You need not treat me as an official.

You must handle the case based on the facts.

Yes, yes, yes.

Please accept my condolences, Your Excellency.

I will do everything in my power

to seek justice for your son.

Magistrate, please investigate thoroughly.

Murder

must be dealt with according to the law.

My Lord,

whether this is murder is still undetermined.

As an esteemed official of the imperial court,

how could you speak so recklessly?

My son is dead!

How is this not murder?

I

will make sure that Sun Pingkang

pays with his life!

Whoever dares to stop me,

I

don't mind

dealing with another accomplice.

Magistrate,

what do you say?

That's right!

Sun Pingkang's accomplice is still at large!

Indeed!

My Lord...

The Princess Ning has arrived.

How come the Princess is here? Quickly, quickly!

You, young lady,

are indeed not simple.

However,

the evidence is irrefutable.

Not even the Princess

can help you.

My Lord,

the Princess is wise, impartial,

fair, and just.

Those who are guilty

cannot escape her sharp eyes.

Please rise.

I am here today only to observe.

Everything will be decided by the Magistrate.

Magistrate,

please begin.

Okay, okay.

Come on.

My Lord!

The person I'm waiting for hasn't arrived yet.

Even the Princess is here.

Who else are you waiting for?

It's none other than Lyu Gengyun, the top litigator in the capital,

Mr. Lyu.

Litigator Lyu?

I've served as an official for so many years,

but I've never heard of such a person in the capital.

Mr. Lyu's intelligence and strategies are unparalleled.

He's been living in seclusion

and has just started to move about in the capital,

yet his reputation is already remarkable.

You are usually busy with official duties,

so it's natural that you haven't heard

of this rising star in the capital.

Since he's a litigator,

how can he be late?

We won't wait any longer!

Let's begin handling the case!

The capital's top litigator, Mr. Lyu, has arrived.