Resumen del episodio 29 de Zhan Zhao Adventures
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Upon hearing the name of Wanshan County, Zhao Zhi Er’s expression shifted instantly. He vividly recalled passing through the region years ago with Zhao Zhuo Qing, when the area was gripped by a devastating famine and desperate citizens fought violently for food. Returning now, however, the group found a peaceful and prosperous town where locals did not even lock their doors at night. This transformation was the work of the highly capable Magistrate Hu Xiaochen.
Even the town's wanted posters bore the name of Mo Dao, proving that the magistrate had the courage to target powerful criminals. As Zhan Zhao and his companions walked through the busy streets, they began asking locals about the Qingshan Sect's Lin family. The townspeople grew visibly uneasy, with one elderly local warning them that the old Lin estate was a place of ill omen, as the entire family had vanished fifteen years ago amidst rumors of ghosts.
Determined to find answers, the group decided to head toward the county court. Along the way, Bai Yutang noticed an elderly man tailing them. Suspecting a threat, Bai Yutang stepped forward to test the stranger's martial arts, only to find that the old man possessed exceptional skills. The confrontation was interrupted by the arrival of Magistrate Hu Xiaochen, whom Zhan Zhao immediately recognized as his beloved former classmate from ten years ago. Deeply moved, the two friends embraced.
Hu Xiaochen introduced the elderly man as Zhu Mingyuan, the county court's registrar and head instructor who trained the local guards. He explained that a citizen had reported strangers asking about the Lin family, prompting him to send Zhu Mingyuan to investigate. Hu Xiaochen then warmly invited the travelers to stay at his sparse and humble quarters behind the court, reflecting his simple way of life. Despite his modest means, Hu Xiaochen hosted a welcoming feast.
When he offered wine, Zhan Zhao was reminded that he could not drink due to his lingering injuries, prompting playful teasing from Bai Yutang about someone finally keeping the stubborn warrior in check. The conversation turned somber as they discussed the tragic death of their mutual friend, Liu Hongyi.
Hu Xiaochen expressed deep remorse that his demanding duties had kept him from staying in touch, and shared that he had never married after his fiancée, Xi Wen, broke off their engagement due to his low-ranking position. He explained that his refusal to compromise his principles for political convenience had prevented his promotion, but he remained content to serve his people. Later that night, Hu Xiaochen brought Zhu Mingyuan to meet Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang.
Zhu Mingyuan urged them not to believe the superstitious ghost stories, revealing that the Lin family had likely been massacred fifteen years ago in a brutal act of vengeance. Because the previous magistrate had buried the remains carelessly in an unknown location, the tragedy remained an unsolved mystery. However, Zhu Mingyuan managed to locate the address of Qiu Han’s old, abandoned estate. The following morning, the group set out to inspect the old mansion.
After Zhu Mingyuan guided them to the corner of the street and excused himself, they entered the dusty courtyard, noticing a peculiar, fishy stench in the air that Bai Yutang had previously detected near the court. Suddenly, a figure in turtle-shell armor crashed through a window and lunged at Zhan Zhao. When the attacker's hood was knocked back, it revealed the scarred face of Luo Changshui, a servant from Gucheng County from ten years ago.
Luo Changshui declared that he had endured physical torment to master his current form and seek revenge, but he quickly collapsed from severe poisoning and managed to escape. The encounter brought painful memories to the surface. Hu Xiaochen realized that Qiu Han’s rumored return was a trap, prompting him to ask Zhan Zhao if he and Liu Hongyi had killed Squire Zhao's son, Zhao Yue An, ten years ago.
Zhan Zhao was shocked, admitting he had always believed Hu Xiaochen was the killer. The two friends finally realized they had spent a decade in silence because they both mistakenly believed the other had committed the murder. Hu Xiaochen immediately ordered Zhu Mingyuan to apprehend Luo Changshui. Back at the quarters, Bai Yutang tried to practice acupuncture on Mingzhu to prepare for treating Zhan Zhao, admitting his eyes were blurry from studying medical texts late into the night.
Touched by his friend's devotion, Zhan Zhao agreed to share the truth of what happened ten years ago with Bai Yutang and Huo Linglong. Ten years ago, a kind vegetable vendor named Jin Niang and her husband, Duan Shi Lang, were well-loved by the students of Jiacheng Academy. When Jin Niang failed to deliver their food, the three friends went to her home and discovered her lifeless body.
A neighbor testified to seeing Squire Zhao's son, Zhao Yue An, fleeing the scene, and his sword was recovered as the murder weapon. However, the wealthy Zhao family corrupted the course of justice. Luo Changshui bribed key players, forcing the neighbor to claim he had an eye disease and misidentified the culprit. The coroner, having accepted a massive bribe, altered his report to claim the neck wounds were made by a billhook.
The court then pinned the crime on Jin Niang's husband, Duan Shi Lang, who had actually been away working in another county for six months. When the three friends protested, the corrupt magistrate threw them out. Determined to seek justice, Zhan Zhao began drafting a petition. However, a wealthy student named Liu Wen Long framed him for the theft of an ancient inkstone worth ten taels of gold.
Because the Liu family sponsored Jiacheng Academy, the dean pressured Zhan Zhao to accept the blame. Realizing the Liu and Zhao families were close allies trying to discredit his petition, and disillusioned by the academy's hypocrisy, Zhan Zhao walked away. Refusing to play by their corrupt rules, Zhan Zhao took on the masked identity of the Yaksha. He stole Jin Niang's body and handed her over to her uncle, Zhong Shou, for a proper burial.
He then beat the corrupt coroner, publicly exposed the magistrate's hidden vault of stolen gold, and sliced off a portion of Liu Wen Long's scalp. Eventually, Zhan Zhao resolved to infiltrate the Zhao Mansion to execute Zhao Yue An. He was intercepted by Liu Hongyi, who tried to stop him. As they argued, they spotted a masked figure resembling Hu Xiaochen leaving the estate just as cries erupted that the young master had been murdered.
Assuming Hu Xiaochen had carried out the deed, they cut off contact to protect him, unaware that Hu Xiaochen had actually arrived too late to do anything. Zhan Zhao also revealed that he had cornered Luo Changshui back then and severed his tendons, leaving Bai Yutang astonished to learn that Zhan Zhao was the legendary Yaksha. Following the encounter at the old estate, a wanted poster was issued for Luo Changshui.
During the pursuit, Luo Changshui cornered a wealthy merchant, attempting to silence him. Before the monster could strike, Zhu Mingyuan intervened and killed Luo Changshui by stabbing him with a hairpin. Zhan Zhao rushed over to check on the merchant, only to find himself staring at Zhong Shou, Jin Niang's uncle.
Zhong Shou was terrified and confused, prompting Zhan Zhao to urge him to think carefully about what he might have done ten years ago that made the conspirators so desperate to silence him.
