Killer And Healer Episode 27 Recap
> Killer And Healer Recap
Yutangchun presented her homemade sesame cake to Chu Min, who declined, suggesting it be saved for Executive Zhan Junbai as a late-night snack. Yutangchun informed him that Zhan Junbai was allergic to sesame, which would cause red rashes, and she had prepared other desserts for him. She noted Chu Min's recent absence from the mansion and asked if he had been assigned to the annex.
Chu Min explained that Zhan Junbai disliked strangers, and the mansion rarely had visitors apart from himself and Moqing. He further elaborated on Zhan Junbai's extreme caution, revealing that he only consumed food vetted by Adjutant Zhang, his trusted subordinate of ten years. Yutangchun, in a private moment, reflected on Zhan Junbai’s extreme caution, realizing that even her homemade food would likely be vetted by Adjutant Zhang.
She mused that it would be safer to carry out any plans after several successful attempts to gain his trust. Meanwhile, Chen Yuzhi discussed Jiang Yuelou's situation with Chu Ran, emphasizing the need for proof of Jiang Yuelou's emotional illness, a task too difficult for him alone. He decided they must seek assistance from the Church Clinic, which possessed deeper expertise in Western medicine. Chu Ran suggested approaching Executive Zhan for help, given his connections to the church.
However, Chen Yuzhi expressed reservations, believing that fewer people should know about Jiang Yuelou's predicament. He worried that Zhan Junbai's involvement, if exploited by malicious individuals, could severely damage their standing in the public eye. Chu Ran agreed with his cautious approach. Back at the police bureau, Mrs. Bai questioned Commissioner Bai about the death of Lady Snake, Jiang Yuelou's mother. She pressed him, asking if Lady Snake had revealed any internal traitors within the police bureau before her demise.
Commissioner Bai grew suspicious of his wife's sudden interest in police matters. Mrs. Bai feigned concern for his well-being, but Commissioner Bai sternly warned her to refrain from inquiring about police affairs and to keep silent to avoid bringing trouble upon herself. Newspaper headlines announced that Jiang Yuelou, Chief of the Inspection Division, had been diagnosed with a mental illness, characterized by uncontrollable emotions and aggression, deeming him a danger to society and recommending compulsory treatment.
Jiang Yuelou was subsequently confined to a mental hospital and assigned the number "9," as patients there were identified only by numbers, not names. A nurse attempted to administer medication, but Jiang Yuelou vehemently denied being ill, demanding to be released and to see Commissioner Bai. The nurse explained that Commissioner Bai was busy, but was acting in Jiang Yuelou's best interest, stating that staying in the hospital was his only option.
Jiang Yuelou defiantly admitted to killing Yang Jing, justifying it as punishing vice, but the nurse reminded him that regardless of Yang Jing's actions, murder was a crime, and his only recourse was to receive treatment. At Mansion Zhan, Zhan Junbai received an update from Chu Min regarding Brother Jiu's investigation into Yutangchun's background. Yutangchun had claimed to be the sole survivor from Xijiang after her family was massacred by warlords.
However, Brother Jiu's intelligence indicated a half-year discrepancy in the timeline of the warlords' entry into the city, a detail Yutangchun, known for her meticulousness, should not have misremembered. Zhan Junbai ordered Brother Jiu to continue the investigation, speculating on Yutangchun's motives: either financial gain or revenge. He dismissed financial gain, as Yutangchun rarely showed interest in his work.
He found revenge unlikely, given Yutangchun had risked her life to save him during an assassination attempt and had not acted against him despite living in the mansion for an extended period. Chu Min then suggested Yutangchun's target might not be Zhan Junbai himself, but someone connected to him, specifically mentioning Miss Zining, whom Yutangchun was close with. Zhan Junbai recalled that Zining had assassinated him due to his past actions in battle, acknowledging he had killed many.
He pondered if Yutangchun's family could have been among his victims. Chu Min further noted the inexplicable nature of the sesame cake incident, where nothing harmful was found, yet Yutangchun had deliberately scattered sesame to prevent Zhan Junbai from accidentally eating it. Zhan Junbai told him to continue the investigation into Yutangchun. Their conversation shifted to Jiang Yuelou. Chu Min reported that Doctor Hua was subjecting Jiang Yuelou to increasingly intense electrocution sessions daily, leaving him unconscious each time.
Despite the torture, Jiang Yuelou remained defiant, constantly criticizing Commissioner Bai and the government in his ward, accusing them of misgovernance and advocating harsh measures for a chaotic era. He even hurled insults at Commissioner Bai. Zhan Junbai concluded that Jiang Yuelou appeared to be truly mad and ordered his car to be prepared to go to the annex. Meanwhile, Jiang Yuelou and Commissioner Bai were secretly enacting a high-stakes plan.
Jiang Yuelou revealed that his confinement and erratic behavior were a ruse to draw out San Ye, who had been a looming threat since his mother's dying warning. Jiang Yuelou explained that investigating San Ye while they were exposed was futile; they needed to create a situation where San Ye would reveal himself.
Commissioner Bai expressed concerns about the plan's risks, but Jiang Yuelou insisted it was better than passively awaiting their doom, calculating their chances of success at fifty percent. He believed the optimal time to execute the plan was immediately, capitalizing on his mother's death and his perceived emotional breakdown to justify seeking revenge, which San Ye would likely observe given his presumed knowledge of Jiang Yuelou's supposed emotional issues.
Jiang Yuelou instructed Commissioner Bai to arrange for Yang Jing's family to leave Jing City overnight, change their identities, and never return, and also to find corpses to fake a crime scene. He also insisted on keeping Chen Yuzhi unaware of the true plan, fearing that Chen Yuzhi's close association would put him in danger.
Jiang Yuelou predicted Chen Yuzhi would advocate for him by leveraging legal loopholes regarding mental illness, leading him to seek help from Chu Ran to generate public support. Jiang Yuelou anticipated San Ye would attempt to recruit him as a pawn rather than assassinate him, as his perceived turn against the government would make him a valuable asset.
He estimated San Ye would take about a week to observe the situation before making a move, expecting visitors like Chen Yuzhi, Chu Ran, and even Moqing, whose brother had indirectly died because of him and who now held a grudge and was close to Zhan Junbai. Jiang Yuelou vowed to adapt to any situation, and Commissioner Bai urged him to survive at all costs.
Later, Chu Ran attempted to visit Jiang Yuelou at the mental hospital, but a nurse informed her that open visits were not allowed due to the patient's unstable condition. Chu Ran pleaded to at least observe him from a distance to confirm his well-being, identifying herself as his best friend. The nurse relayed that she would report the request to the director. Back with Chen Yuzhi, Chu Ran discussed Jiang Yuelou's week-long confinement and the lack of information.
Chen Yuzhi suggested trying Commissioner Bai again, but Chu Ran countered that Commissioner Bai was already in trouble due to Jiang Yuelou's situation and their close association could lead to further complications, including a potential re-sentencing for Jiang Yuelou. Chen Yuzhi then considered asking Executive Zhan for help, reasoning that since the medical identification of Jiang Yuelou's condition was finalized, Zhan Junbai's influence might secure a visit without compromising fairness.
Meanwhile, Moqing approached Zhan Junbai, seeking his help in eliminating Jiang Yuelou as revenge for her brother's death. Zhan Junbai assured her that while he wouldn't kill Jiang Yuelou immediately—fearing the ongoing fallout from the incident with Mayor Cai—he would ensure Jiang Yuelou suffered a fate worse than death in the mental hospital. He intended to wait until Jiang Yuelou was forgotten as a "clown" before making his final move, if any.
Soon after, Chu Ran arrived at Mansion Zhan, seeking Executive Zhan's assistance. Yutangchun met her and, noting Zhan Junbai's absence, suggested they wait in the garden. While they waited, Chu Min discussed strategy with Zhan Junbai. Chu Min proposed that if Jiang Yuelou genuinely turned against the government, he could be a valuable tool in their power struggle. Zhan Junbai agreed, viewing Jiang Yuelou's break with the government as an "unexpected surprise."
He pondered the authenticity of Jiang Yuelou's rebellion, but approved Chu Min's plan to explore it. Zhan Junbai then instructed Chu Min to eliminate Lady Snake's son, who was imprisoned in Beiping, as a "root cause" of trouble. Chu Min calmly revealed he had already arranged for Jinma Hall members to kill him on the day Lady Snake died, earning Zhan Junbai's praise. They then discussed the re-establishment of Jinma Hall in Jing City, which now lacked obstacles.
When Zhan Junbai finally met Chu Ran, he feigned ignorance of her wait in the cold, gently chiding Yutangchun for not inviting her indoors. Chu Ran explained she was seeking his help, given his extensive connections, to arrange a visit to Jiang Yuelou. Zhan Junbai initially expressed reservations, claiming he could not condone Jiang Yuelou's actions, despite having once trusted and admired him.
Chu Ran passionately argued that Jiang Yuelou had deep-seated difficulties, and his actions were an "accident" due to his illness. After much pleading from Chu Ran, Zhan Junbai agreed to make a call from his study. During the call, Zhan Junbai spoke with "San Ye," arranging a visit for Jiang Yuelou the following morning at 10 AM in a room with a hidden observation side.
He also stated his intention to be present and observe Jiang Yuelou secretly, instructing that the area be cleared beforehand. Returning to Chu Ran, Zhan Junbai informed her that the hospital had agreed to a 10-minute visit for one person. He expressed regret that he couldn't accompany her, feigning that it was due to the one-person restriction. Chu Ran gratefully accepted and prepared to leave.
She then told Chen Yuzhi that only one person could go and encouraged him to be the one to visit, as he was better suited and closer to the hospital. Chen Yuzhi promised to seize the opportunity to speak with Jiang Yuelou. Unbeknownst to Chen Yuzhi and Chu Ran, Jiang Yuelou was marking the days on his wall inside the mental hospital. He meticulously kept track of time. Upon hearing footsteps approaching his room, he quickly feigned a deranged state, lying down and whistling, as a hidden observer watched him from the side room.
