Resumen del episodio 4 de The Four
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Prior to this, Chu Limo was brought into Shenhou Mansion by the Four Famous Trappers, hidden inside a cloth bag and passed off as a cunning criminal to deceive the guards. After a rigorous selection process orchestrated by supervisor Chunping, Chu Limo was formally accepted as a maid. During the selection, Chunping confiscated Chu Limo's treasured jade pendant, a gift from her mother, but Zhui Ming intervened on Chu Limo's behalf, though Chunping held firm.
Chunping later assigned Chu Limo and Ye Zi to work in Wu Qing's room. Zhui Ming then led Chu Limo and the other newly selected maids on a tour of Shenhou Mansion, including the private residences of the famous trappers. Meanwhile, the capital was gripped by fear as a series of mysterious murders continued. The Nine-tailed fox infiltrated the Grand Tutor's mansion and killed him. The next day, Six Doors arrived first at the crime scene.
The Four Famous Trappers followed, and after some deliberation, Han Tong Ling agreed to let them participate in the investigation. They examined the Grand Tutor's body, noting a bite mark on his neck that resembled an animal's attack and mysteriously vanished almost instantly. When some speculated that Tu Wan, one of the Four Murderers, was responsible, Leng Xue dismissed the idea, stating that Tu Wan was already dead and the killer was someone else.
In his mansion, An Shigeng, still consumed by grief for his deceased love Diewu, conversed with a subordinate. The subordinate confirmed that Tu Wan, one of the Four Murderers, had died at the hands of Tie Shou, not from the "Corpse Soul Pill" An Shigeng had given him. An Shigeng dismissed Tu Wan's death as a consequence of his arrogance, reflecting on how much had changed over twenty years and how formidable the new generation of famous trappers were.
The remaining three murderers, mourning Tu Wan, realized An Shigeng wouldn't provide them with the antidote for the Corpse Soul Pill. Deciding they had nothing left to lose, they vowed to set a trap for the famous trappers and Zhuge to seek revenge. An Shigeng's sorrow stemmed from Diewu's tragic end. He often reminisced about her, remembering her dream of marrying him. Diewu, a talented dancer, had captivated many, but she admired An Shigeng's artistry above all.
They shared a deep connection, and she once danced solely for him, articulating her philosophy of striving to be "number one" in everything, citing her recovery from a severe leg injury as proof of her determination. However, the Emperor, captivated by Diewu's beauty, commanded her to perform in the palace. An Shigeng was distraught, fearing the Emperor's intentions, but Diewu, believing the Emperor would not act improperly, complied.
Soon after, Zhang Gonggong arrived at An Shigeng's residence to deliver the devastating news: Diewu had committed suicide by jumping into a well rather than become the Emperor's concubine. He returned her cloth shoes, a painful reminder of her loyalty. Overcome with grief, An Shigeng's hair turned white overnight, and he became obsessed with revenge against the Emperor.
He later tried to replace Diewu with a woman named Ruyan who resembled her, but Ruyan's lack of talent only fueled his frustration. Some time prior, An Shigeng met with Zhuge at Mingyue Tower. An Shigeng highlighted the sixteen years since he last visited Mingyue Tower and his deliberate separation from the royal family due to his humble origins compared to Zhuge and the Emperor.
Zhuge brought up the recent murders by the Four Murderers, hinting at An Shigeng's possible involvement and questioning his apparent detachment from court affairs. When Zhuge asked about a killer who leaves no traces, An Shigeng feigned ignorance. Zhuge then subtly reminded An Shigeng of Diewu's death, noting it was her death anniversary. An Shigeng, enraged, openly blamed the Emperor for Diewu's demise.
Zhuge's sister, Princess Huajiao, arrived, urging An Shigeng to let go of his hatred, but An Shigeng, unwilling to discuss Diewu, abruptly departed. Back at Shenhou Mansion, a report came in of more murders: the Crown Prince's Imperial Tutor Lin Yin and Junior Mentor Wen Fangxi, along with their entire families, were annihilated, their bodies also vanished. Zhuge gathered the famous trappers, instructing them to analyze a poem.
Wu Qing quickly sensed its connection to the deceased officials, though he couldn't fully decipher it yet. Zhuge then deciphered the poem's hidden meanings, revealing a list of future victims. He deduced that the famous trappers' immediate mission was to prevent further killings, not just capture the Four Murderers, who were merely pawns of a powerful mastermind. He dispatched his subordinates to protect the remaining officials identified in the poem, Cao Tianxing and He Tongdao.
Despite their efforts, He Tongdao also succumbed to the mysterious attacker, showing similar vanishing bite marks on his neck. Later, Chu Limo and Ye Zi, disguised as men with fake beards, ventured out of Shenhou Mansion to explore the capital. Unbeknownst to them, they were being tracked by the Nine-tailed fox. While they were shopping for fabric, the Nine-tailed fox secretly stole Chu Limo's waist token, which bore the name "Shenhou Mansion" and Chu Limo's assumed male identity. The Nine-tailed fox continued to follow them.
