Resumen del episodio 24 de The Imperial Coroner 2
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The tension within the Nanzhao royal family reaches a boiling point as the Eldest Prince, You Longsheng, confronts his half-brother, You Chen'an. Enraged by the slaughter of his troops stationed in Jiaozhou, the Eldest Prince accuses the "lowborn" Chen'an of using depraved poisonous insects to eliminate his men. Chen'an, however, remains unfazed, mocking his brother for failing their father’s mission and looking for a convenient scapegoat.
He dismisses the Eldest Prince's outbursts, pointing out that his brother has always relied on others—from his mother to his siblings—to maintain his status, while failing to manage his own military commands. Meanwhile, in Jiaozhou, Han Ji is consumed by anxiety as Xiao Jinyu’s investigation closes in. He warns Madam Yulan that the Prince is suspicious, but Yulan maintains a cold composure. Recognizing that Xiao Jinyu is a formidable opponent, she decides to target the Commandery Princess Consort instead.
Having heard that Chu Chu hails from the countryside and lacks refined social graces, Yulan plans to visit her personally to probe for information. At the same time, Chu Chu’s research into ancient texts reveals the terrifying nature of the Nanzhao poisonous insects: they enter the body through food, grow as parasites, and eventually burst out to find new hosts. These aggressive creatures are controlled by specific incense, but without it, they spread relentlessly through water and food sources.
Yulan visits Chu Chu, putting on a performance of a grieving widow and claiming that only her unborn child gives her the will to live after Prefect Liu’s death. Chu Chu offers comfort but stays focused on the investigation. To draw the enemy out, Chu Chu reveals that they have identified the insects as human-bred and are on the verge of locating the main breeding facility.
This revelation prompts a panicked Yulan to flee, inadvertently leading Xiao Jinyu’s team straight to her base. Xiao Jinli and Luo Yan follow Yulan to a mysterious Mountain God Temple, a place avoided by locals due to rumors of evil spirits. During their reconnaissance, they rescue a young girl named A-Guo near the site. Chu Chu determines that while A-Guo was fed the poisonous insects, the infection is recent enough to be treated.
A-Guo reveals she escaped through a treacherous, hidden mountain path—a route Luo Yan recognizes from her years at the Zhenyuan Stronghold. Following Yulan's departure, Chu Chu confronts Han Ji with evidence that Yulan’s pregnancy is a complete fabrication. She explains the medical deduction: a woman six or seven months pregnant would show distinct changes in her spine and pelvis due to the weight, yet Yulan’s posture and movement remained unchanged.
Furthermore, Chu Chu’s earlier attempt to feel Yulan’s pulse revealed no sign of a "slippery pulse." A distraught Han Ji confesses how Yulan manipulated him; after a night of heavy drinking, she claimed they had been intimate and used the fake pregnancy to blackmail him into silence. Recognizing that You Chen'an is using the temple as a base, Xiao Jinyu realizes they must act. However, moving the official army without a formal provocation would be politically disastrous.
Chu Chu bravely volunteers to serve as the catalyst; as the Princess Consort, her "abduction" would provide the perfect legal justification for military intervention. Luo Yan pledges to lead her people to protect Chu Chu, while Xiao Jinli prepares a pincer attack through the secret mountain path. In another camp, Zhou Han continues to stroke the Eldest Prince's ego, praising his military prowess while belittling Xiao Jinyu as someone who only succeeds because of his family name.
When news arrives that You Chen'an has surfaced at the Mountain God Temple, Zhou Han advises the Prince to hold back. He suggests letting the two sides exhaust each other, allowing the Eldest Prince to swoop in at the end and claim victory. Before the mission, Xiao Jinyu encourages Chu Chu to face her past.
He understands that her desire to confront You Chen'an is personal, as the villain's betrayal and the death of her brother, Chu He, remain a "thorn" in her heart. He promises that no matter where the battle takes her, he will always find her. The confrontation at the Mountain God Temple reaches its climax as Chu Chu and Luo Yan are met by Yulan and You Chen'an.
No longer hiding, Yulan reveals she is a Nanzhao agent who bewitched Prefect Liu to infiltrate the Great Tang. Chen'an, appearing as arrogant as ever, admits to murdering Chu Chu’s brother because he threatened his ascent to power. He chillingly reveals that the anatomical charts Chu Chu treasures were actually created through the vivisection of live victims at his camp. As Chu Chu realizes the depth of his depravity, Chen'an drops a final warning: he has been stalling for time, and his own surprise force is about to arrive.
