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Marry Me

Episode 21

Ministry of Justice

Excuse me.

May I know who is presiding over the case?

Why am I the only one
called to be questioned?

Don't ask.

You'll know once you go inside.

Hurry up

Awe-inspiring Righteousness

My lord,

we've brought Ju Mu'er.

You may go.

Yes, my lord.

Greetings, Lord Yun.

I called you here today...

for a routine questioning.

No need to panic.

We're the only ones here.

Considering our relationship,

you need not be so polite with me.

As you pointed out, we're just
acquaintances made through music.

Nothing more than that.

Why exactly did you ask me to come?

There were signs of fighting
at the scene of Consort Li's death.

His Majesty believes it
to be a murder case...

and ordered for a thorough investigation.

I'll answer everything truthfully,
without fail.

Come with me.

Take a seat, Mu'er.

The incident happened
within the inner palace.

It is very serious.

Wujin Imperial Guards
should be the ones handling it.

But because you are now a member
of the Long family,

I was appointed to lead the investigation
to avoid hearsay.

I understand, Lord Yun.

This is this year's first batch
of new tea leaves.

Have some.

Mu'er.

I remember you used to love this tea.

Thank you, Lord Yun.

But things are different now.

You don't have to bring up the past.

-Mu'er.
-Lord Yun.

Please get down to business.

If there's anything you'd like to know
about Consort Li's death,

I'm ready to speak what I know
and hopefully provide you with leads.

Another failure.

Long Teng,

this fake body weighs less
than half of Consort Li,

but the qin string still broke
under the load.

-Xiao Liu.
-Here.

Bring me the strings
from another qin shop.

My lord,

we've tried the strings from
every qin shop in the capital.

None looked like the murder weapon.

Actually,

we had brought the weapon
to compare with those at the shops.

None of the shop owners could tell us
where the weapon came from.

To prevent any oversight, we decided...

to bring back all the available strings
to double check.

Alas, it was all for naught.

We didn't find anything.

I did some research on that as well.

In order to prevent
qin strings from breaking,

they are usually made with wild silk yarn.

But even with the
highest quality silk yarn,

it wouldn't be able to hold
the weight of a body.

What Young Master Yue said is correct.

Whatever we select is basically
like finding a needle in a hay stack.

Moreover, the culprit came prepared.

They left the clue behind,

meaning they knew it wouldn't expose them.

So even if we continued
investigating this lead,

it wouldn't amount to anything.

Consort Li died from her throat
being cut with qin string.

Her body was then hung from the beam.

The killer is cruel and heartless.

It's not something
a normal person could do.

If we can't find any clues
from the qin string,

I'm afraid it'd come to a dead end.

Thank you for your help today,
Imperial Physician Wang.

I've gathered everything I wanted to know.

I'll consult with you again
if I need your expertise.

You are most welcome, Lord Long.

I shall take my leave.

Brother.

Who was it that took Mu'er away?

All three of us are eye-witnesses.

Why was she the only one called?

Could it be that they think
she's the killer?

I have to go help her.

Calm down.

How do you expect me to calm down?

Wujin Imperial Guards were supposed
to take charge of this case.

Why is someone else the presiding judge?

Ju Mu'er is your wife, a member
of the Long family.

It's only right that I stay out of it.

Besides, I don't think
the person in charge...

would make things difficult for her.

So don't worry.

How do you know?

It's him?

Might as well be someone else.

I feel more uneasy that Mu'er
is in Yun Qing Xian's hands.

In my eyes, that Yun Qing Xian...

is worse than Kun Palace's Shu Bo.

Young Master Yue.

Not so loud, please. This is the palace.

What about the palace?

What I said is true!

Those two men, one's a hypocrite,
the other is a jerk.

Why do Mu'er and I always end up
dealing with such...

May I ask why you've come
to the crime scene, Lord Shu?

I heard you were struggling
to find any clues with the case.

So I came here to see
if I could help you with anything.

But I didn't expect
to see Young Master Yue here.

Lord Shu must have been busy ensuring
His Majesty's safety last night.

But you still offered to come help.

You are truly a reliable
imperial official.

But Wujin Imperial Guards are the ones
handling the case.

So why are people of Kun Palace
here as well?

Collect the evidence.

Yes, sir.

What is this about, Lord Shu?

Sorry if I offended you.

I'm just carrying out my duty.

I have a piece of good news
to inform you regarding the case.

Kun Palace has arrested the culprit
responsible for Consort Li's murder.

The reason we're here is to collect
the evidence on site.

Ministry of Justice

Last night, I was told
to stay in the room...

to guard the qin Consort Li
was using for her performance.

I never left the room.

Before I left her residence,

nobody else came in aside from Consort Li.

So I suspect that...

the killer must have known about
Her Highness' plans.

They swiftly carried out the crime
while I was away.

Everything I just said is what I know...

of Consort Li's murder last night.

But...

Are you unsure of something?

Consort Li was in a frenzy when she came
knocking on the door.

She couldn't talk straight.

She seemed in shock.

She had ran all the way from her chambers
to the maid's room.

If the killer was out for blood,

why didn't they kill her in her chambers?

Instead, they went through trouble
to get to the maid's room...

to then murder her.

Did I say something wrong?

Why aren't you saying anything?

I'll be frank.

This morning,

the Ministry of Justice
received a notice from Kun Palace.

It said the killer
is someone from the palace.

They've identified her
and found conclusive evidence.

Who is the killer?

How could it be her?

Lord Shu.

There's one thing I don't understand.

Kun Palace claims that they've caught
the culprit.

What exactly made you so sure
that a palace maid is the murderer?

Do you have proof, Lord Shu?

This case is pretty straightforward.

After the incident,

I had gone to the palace harem
to check the night roster.

At the time of the incident,

Ji Yan was the one on duty.

Naturally, she would have the keys
to the palace doors.

According to testimonies from the guards,

to ensure the safety of all those
present at last night's banquet,

the palace doors were kept closed
during the event.

In such a fortified palace,

it'd be hard for even a bird to trespass.

She was the only one able to move freely.

Kun Palace is confident
that Ji Yan is the killer.

But where's the proof?

How do you prove
that she killed Consort Li?

Lord Shu did not provide any details.

All he said was, it's indisputable.

Ridiculous.

How could they accuse someone
just because he said it's indisputable?

Calm down.

I felt the investigation
was hastily conducted.

There are many unanswered questions.

That's why I wanted to talk to you
to see if there are other concerns.

What about Ji Yan?

Where is she right now?

She's detained at Kun Palace.

Even with your deductions,

it is not sufficient to prove
that Ji Yan is the culprit.

Besides, what would be her motive
for murder?

We'd know soon enough once
Kun Palace is done with the interrogation.

Lord Shu is indeed very meticulous.

But there's something I'm bothered about.

Noble Consort Shu passed out
from shock the other night.

Those present found it to be suspicious.

How would you explain that?

Are you trying to question
Kun Palace's credibility?

Why would Kun Palace frame
at a mere palace maid?

I'm afraid you've misunderstood.
I'm only...

Since the case has many doubts,

and you've begun questioning
the suspect,

why not let the Wujin Guards assist you?

We could help determine
circumstantial evidence.

After all, Consort Li's death
involves the inner harem.

It must be dealt with utmost care.

I hope you'll prioritise
the interests of the whole.

I'm ready to go with you to Kun Palace
right away.

As you wish.

Interrogating is putting it lightly.

In truth, it's more like
a forced confession.

How did you get to know Ji Yan?

If anything is bothering you,
you can be honest with me.

I'll do my best to help.

If you have doubts about the case,

why didn't you bring it up directly?

As it currently stands,

Wujin Imperial Guards failed to find
any clues despite sealing off the scene.

All I have are assumptions.

How can I argue my case?

Then...

Why are you helping me?

I suppose you've misunderstood me.

I said this when I became an official.

I joined the officialdom...

for the betterment of the country
and the people.

I stand by these words.

As an imperial official,

I'm pressured by the top,

but that does not mean
I'd ignore the plight of the innocent...

and disregard the truth.

Are you actually Lord Yun...

or Brother Yun?

My dear.

I didn't know you had a guest.

I didn't mean to interrupt.

Why did you come?

I worried that you'd forget to eat
due to work.

So I made a few dishes
and brought them here for you.

Lord Yun, I've told you everything I know.

If there's nothing else,
I shall take my leave.

Wait.

I...

I'll get someone to escort you.

There's no need, my lord. Thank you.

Stay safe on the way, Ms Ju.

Thank you, Mrs Yun.

Since you called her here
to be questioned,

you should've made sure
she got home safely.

She's just an ordinary witness.

You need not worry, my dear.

Come.

Young Master...

Thank goodness you're back.

Young Mistress has been
waiting inside for hours.

Good that she's home.

I thought she would've gone back
to the wine house.

Wait...

Not entirely good.

Young Master, the mistress
doesn't seem to be in a good mood.

Brace yourself, Young Master.

Young Master,

there is something fishy
about Ji Yan's arrest.

How did you know about it?

Yun Qing Xian told you?

The more I think of it,

the more I think something is wrong.

Listen to me, Mu'er.

This matter doesn't concern you.

But Ji Yan was a big help
when I was in the palace.

She looked out for me.

Now she's suddenly arrested.

I can't just do nothing.

Think about it.

She works at the palace harem.

She has no connections with Consort Li.

There is totally no reason
for her to kill her.

Besides, she is an old friend
of my master's.

While guiding me through the palace,

it felt like she was trying
to tell me something.

And then she was suddenly arrested.

Isn't that too much of a coincidence?

Even so, it's better for you
not to get involved.

But I'm an important witness
to the case.

I can't not do anything.

By the way,

did you find any clues
at the crime scene today?

Nothing.

But, big brother has gone to Kun Palace.

He won't let Shu Bo
force her to confess under torture.

I bet Kun Palace would
make her life hell regardless.

If only I had been more cautious
and didn't step away. Perhaps...

Perhaps Consort Li wouldn't have died.

And I wouldn't have
gotten her into trouble.

Ju Mu'er.

Listen to me.

It's not your fault for what happened.

If you hadn't ran off to get help,

Consort Li might not have been
the only death.

God is looking out for you.
That's why you're alive.

The killer came prepared.

They had planned to kill Consort Li
on the night of the banquet.

So don't blame yourself.

It's alright.

I'm here.

It's going to be okay.

Where did you find this?

I discovered it at the crime scene.

The palace is closely guarded
and ran like a tight ship.

Servants keep the grounds clean
at all times.

Logically speaking, there shouldn't be
dust found in Consort Li's palace.

Smell this.

This smells exactly like that powder.

An incident happened
the night before the banquet.

According to witness testimony,

they claimed to have seen unclean things.

In addition, I found the same
ash-like powder in a corner.

What was burned to leave behind such ash?

I don't know.

But based on first impression,

it seemed to be some kind
of special incense.

Judging from that,

the two cases could be the work
of the same person.

Startling Noble Consort Shu before...

was probably to find out
the palace's layout...

in order to carry out the actual crime.

Sound probable.

If that's the case,

Ji Yan is even more unlikely
to be the culprit.

She knows the palace
like the back of her hand.

There's no need for her to do that.

Moreover, she's served in the palace
for many years.

If she had wanted Consort Li dead,
she could've done it a long time ago.

Why wait until now?

The culprit must be someone else.

Big Brother.

Evidence is lacking
and there are many doubts.

But Kun Palace is rushing
to close the case.

They're putting all the blame on Ji Yan.

What exactly are they planning?

I'm afraid we can only solve it
by finding the actual culprit.

Brother,

how is Ji Yan?

I attended the hearing
at Kun Palace today.

They basically used force to make her talk

Ji Yan is in tatters.

But she still stands by her innocence.

Will the case get a retrial?

Most unlikely.

Nobody from the harem spoke up for her.

During the banquet,

no one was with her.

She was the only one on night duty.

If Kun Palace pushes that narrative,

I'm afraid her sentence is set.

Brother,

please don't tell Mu'er about this.

Including the ash we found.

I know where you're coming from.

Don't worry. I won't mention anything.

Miss, I heard from the guards...

that Consort Li was murdered last night
during the banquet.

She supposedly died horribly.

Do you think there really are ghosts
in the palace?

Something similar happened
to you before too.

Many palace maids and guards said they...

Don't talk about this matter, you hear?

Especially in front of Aunt.

Never bring it up, okay?

Yes, I understand.

I wonder if Sister Mu'er
asked to see you...

because of this incident as well.

Actually, I'm here with a favour to ask.

Right now, you're the only person
who can help me.

No need to be so polite, Ms. Ju.
You can tell me.

Please accept my thanks beforehand.

Thing is,

I came to see you
because of Consort Li's death.

Even though Kun Palace claimed
to have caught the culprit,

the case is still riddled with doubts.

So I'd like to ask you to bring me
into the palace...

so I can check the crime scene again.

You want to go to the palace
and personally investigate?

That's right.

No, the harem is haunted.

You should keep away.

Ms Ju,

as an eye witness,

you only need to provide your testimony.

Why take the risk to enter the palace?

Honestly speaking,

I don't want anyone
to be wrongfully accused,

while the real culprit remains free.

I should be asking my husband
to take me,

but he doesn't want me to get involved.

He's also keeping information from me.

The clock is ticking.

If we don't find the real killer,

I'm afraid Ji Yan would finally give in.

So you're saying that...

my father misjudged the case
and arrested the wrong person.

Miss, Sister Mu'er
didn't mean it that way.

That's exactly what I meant.

I think your father made the wrong
deductions about the case.

Okay, I'll bring you into the palace.

But my purpose is not
for you to investigate the case,

but to prove to you
that my father never misjudges.

Is this where it happened?

This...

was where Consort Li was hung from.

Namo Amitabha...

Everything is clean and in order.

Looks like they cleaned the room.

How are you going to investigate?

It's the Kun yue qin.

How did you determine the murder weapon
to be the Kun yue qin?

In this world, humans lie,

the truth can be manipulated.

But sound does not lie.

When two things come into contact,
they will make a sound.

But when it comes to the sound of qin,
I'm certain of my hearing.

When the qin string brushes
against the skin...

and makes it bleed,

it will create...

a trembling sound.

How are you able to discern
such a discreet sound?

I briefly lost my sight before,

so I'm more sensitive to sound.

I keep thinking something is off.

I finally got it after
mulling over it just now.

The discreet sound I heard...

wasn't made from any normal qin.

It sounded more like a special string.

It's made for the Kun yue qin.

Uniquely found in Ximin Kingdom.

That's why nobody was able
to find any clues thus far.

Based solely on a hardly-discernable
sound,

you're able to determine that the string
of a Kun yue qin is the murder weapon?

I'm sure of it. It's the Kun yue qin.

The Kun yue qin has a short body,

with very thin strings.

Most people would mistake it.

But I've seen it before
when studying under my master.

So I can confidently say that
it's the Kun yue qin.

If you don't believe me,
you could compare it to the murder weapon.

You'll see.

What was that?

Don't be scared. I'll protect you.

Be careful, Ms Shu.

Young Master?

Just a misunderstanding.

Long Residence

Mu'er!

At least give me a chance to explain.

I...

I went to the palace because
some clues didn't make sense.

I had to go there to confirm.

I barely did anything
before someone entered.

So I had to hide in the wardrobe.

I never expected you to come through
those doors.

Then are you hiding anything else from me
aside from this?

I...

Stop pretending.

I already know.

All the crucial information
regarding Consort Li's case...

You've known for a long time.

But you didn't tell me.

Don't point your finger at me.

Tell me, why did you show up
at the crime scene then?

Didn't you promise not to investigate?

So why secretly investigate on your own?

Besides, I did this...

-for your...
-For my own good.

You don't want me to get involved.

I know.

That's why I went to ask Ms Shu for help.

Let's call it even.
We'll both take a step back.

Why do you seem to know everything?

Because no walls are truly air-tight.

Alright.

I know you're angry.

You did what you thought necessary.

You're honest about it.

I'm in the wrong.

Since you admit you're wrong,

will you agree to take a vow with me?

In the future,

no matter what happens,

you promise to discuss with me.

Don't try to take it on by yourself, okay?

Okay.

I promise you.

Do I have to discuss everything with you?

Which matter do you mean?

The matter of you and me.

Young Master.

Young Master!

What are you standing around for?

I have something to report.

Zhaoyu Palace

Father, I didn't know you were here.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Where were you, Chen'er?

Are you hiding something from me?

Su Qing.

Yes, my lord.

You're always with the Young Lady.

You must have been
a bad influence for her.

Seems that you've gotten ahead
of yourself.

My lord, please have mercy!

Father, I know my mistake.

Please let Su Qing go.

-What mistake?
-I...

I was wrong to bring someone
into the palace without permission.

Father, I'm repenting on my mistake.

Su Qing has taken good care of me.

Please don't punish her.

Let her go.

Chen'er.

Don't blame me for being strict.

I'm doing this for your sake.

You're too naive and gullible.

You must not trust other people so easily.

But, Ju Mu'er honestly doesn't look
like a bad person.

Moreover, she found
an important clue related to the case...

in the maid's room of Consort Li's palace.

Regarding Consort Li's case,

the culprit has been caught
and questioned.

Plus, Kun Palace have collected
all the evidence from the crime scene.

What else could she possibly find?

She seems to be able to hear
discreet sounds most people would miss.

I think...

it is related to the murder weapon.

Father.

Could you maybe have really
made a mistake?

Maybe you did wrongfully accuse Ji Yan
as Consort Li's murderer.

Preposterous!

How could you not believe your own father?

I...

I will get someone to investigate...

what Ju Mu'er said.

But the case isn't something
you should be concerned with.

You should stay in the palace more
and keep your aunt company.

As for the rest,

I'll take care of it.

You're right, Father.

I understand.

But...

Su Qing...

Go on.

Thanks, Father.

Come.

You're all dismissed.

-Yes, sir.
-Yes, sir.

Looks like we have another busybody.

She's just a girl from the wine house.

There's no need for alarm.

Don't worry, my lady.

I've got everything planned out.

I won't let her get in the way.

Better to err on the side of caution.

That Ju Mu'er
had spent some time with Consort Li.

We can't be sure if she found something
she shouldn't have.

Young Master, I went to Six Arts Court
to collect the rent.

Lin Yue Yao's two assistants
not only refused to pay,

they tried to beat me up.

They said our previous agreement
has been voided.

I also heard that...

Six Arts will no longer accept new members
starting today.

All lessons will be halted
starting tomorrow.

Why?

No idea.

Uncle Yue, Uncle Li.

-You're back.
-Young Master.

I'll leave now, Young Master.

Uncle Li, your clothes is dirty.

Little Master.

Choked yourself?

Sorry about that.

When did that get onto your clothes?

I knocked over the incense burner
during the scuffle with the two girls.

Could it be her?

This is the clue you found?

I hope you haven't forgotten
what you said and promised just now.

I remember this smell.

Two weird incidents took place
in the palace harem.

Big brother and I both discovered
the same powder...

in the palace on those two occasions,

believed to be ash remnants
of burned incense.

Now, try to recall back.

Where is Ms Lin of Six Arts
originally from?

Can you think of anything different
about the qin used in her lessons?

Lin Yue Yao isn't from Central Plains.

I previously tried to find out more
about her background,

but did not find anything.

As for her qin...

I didn't pay attention to it.

That's right.

Looks like it's imperative that we pay
the owner of Six Arts a visit.

Six Arts Court

Come on.

We're here as thieves.

Why are you being so showy?

Go.

What...

What are you looking at?

Nothing.

I was just reminded of the scene
at Shi Residence.

It's always trouble when I'm with you.

You shouldn't be smiling.

Quietly.

You!

Who's there?

Go.

Thank goodness she didn't come after us.

I told you not to look but you still did.

You looked so why not me?

I'm also a lady.

Plus, what kind of a loser are you
to peep at her bathing?

I did it for your sake.

For my sake?

I didn't want you to feel inferior.

Long Yue!

I hope you didn't forget...

why we came here for.

Find evidence.

It's a Kun yue qin.

This is the same qin string
that killed Consort Li.

Mu'er, look at these.

These incenses don't seem any different.

They're like the ones we use at the inn.

Nothing is wrong with the incenses.

But if you mix them together,
they turn into a drug.

If one uses too much of it,
they will start hallucinating.

Looks like Lin Yue Yao
is now the prime suspect.

Let's not alert the enemy.

We'll take away the evidence.

Let's go.

Madam, what's happened?

We have to leave immediately.

I'm afraid we've been exposed.

Wait.

Young Master, the qin Lin Yue Yao uses
is the Kun yue qin.

She has to be the culprit.

We should let big brother know.

Get them!

Who's there?

-Go!
-Quick!

I was too late.

Are you okay, Ms Ju?

I'm fine. Thank goodness you showed up.

It's late. Why are you out here?

I happened to be passing by.

I'm curious why you two are out
and about.

And almost got killed.

Who were those people?

Oh no, Young Master,
we need to go back to Six Arts.

- Follow me.
- Yes, sir.

Six Arts Court

Sir, Six Arts Court has been vacated.

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