Resumo do episódio 12 de Love Like White Jade
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Shui Wuxia experienced another nightmare, reliving the moment Ma San handed her a perfume sachet before his death. She awoke with a start, reaching for the sachet tucked beneath her pillow. Upon smelling it, she detected an earthy scent. The next morning, Shui Wuxia consulted a physician about the sachet. The physician opened it and identified a herb called purpurine, explaining that long-term human exposure to it invariably leads to blindness. He suspected the sachet was a counterfeit.
Fang Yuncheng then examined the sachet and noted the lily stitches used for the hem, identifying them as a signature technique of Jade Parlor. The group decided to investigate the establishment. At Jade Parlor, the owner denied using purpurine in their products, asserting they only used a rare herb called eclipta prostrata. He suggested that other merchants might be deceptively substituting eclipta prostrata with purpurine. Jiang Baiyu challenged the owner to compare his genuine sachet with the one in question.
The owner reluctantly presented one, which Jiang Baiyu quickly opened, revealing purpurine inside instead of eclipta prostrata. The owner, shocked, grabbed another sachet and found the same discrepancy, expressing disbelief. He stated that his wife was solely responsible for procuring all the herbal ingredients, casting a suspicious glance at her as she appeared nervous. Jiang Tianling then inquired if anyone else had access to the herbs besides the owner and his wife.
The owner recalled Liu Pang, who was in charge of inventory and dispensing herbs, but mentioned he had been fired for having "sticky fingers." Leaving Jade Parlor, they found Fang Yuncheng consoling a man, who turned out to be Liu Pang. Jiang Tianling asked if Liu Pang had handled the herbs at Jade Parlor. Liu Pang insisted he lacked such authority, explaining that only the Boss Lady had the right to manage those matters, and he was merely a clerk.
They returned to Jade Parlor, where the Boss Lady, upon hearing their threat to report to the authorities, confessed. She admitted that her family's brother was ill, and her husband was too stingy to provide for his treatment, so she had sold the eclipta prostrata to Manager Sun of Thousand Horses Hall. The group realized the connection to Thousand Horses Hall and decided to delay their investigation to allow Thousand Horses Hall to lower their guard.
Shui Wuxia's eyesight continued to trouble her. Jiang Baiyu took her to a specialty shop known for imperial and tribute items, having heard they recently acquired an effective eye medicine. The owner proudly presented "eye drops from Qiang State," purified from glacial water, claiming it could restore sight even to the completely blind for three hundred gold. Despite Shui Wuxia's skepticism, Jiang Baiyu purchased the drops without hesitation.
Observing Jiang Baiyu's generous spending, the owner then introduced a "pure copper fancy lock," a unique item made from seven layers of tough wild boar skin, boasting that once locked, no one could open it. Jiang Baiyu, intrigued, decided to try it, and he and Shui Wuxia found themselves locked together. To their dismay, the owner casually informed them that the key was still en route from Ryukyu Kingdom.
Returning to the Jiang Mansion, still locked together, Jiang Baiyu and Shui Wuxia were met with amusement from Old Madam Jiang and Jiang Tianling. Old Madam Jiang summoned the best locksmith in Chong'an City, who, after several failed attempts, declared the lock unbreakable, attributing their predicament to "God's will."
Undeterred, Old Madam Jiang then called for the cook, who, using his legendary knife forged from a meteorite and rumored to predate the Jiang family and even have slain the cow of the Cowherd and Weaver Girl legend, swiftly severed the lock. Later, Jiang Baiyu meticulously applied the glacial eye drops for Shui Wuxia, who felt her eyes improving. He gazed at her, remarking that her eyes reminded him of someone, but quickly dismissed it as "a stranger."
The next morning, Shui Wuxia informed Jiang Baiyu that she could handle applying the eye drops herself. During their class, Instructor Hou commended the students for their observational skills. They discussed how the counterfeit sachet case at Jade Parlor was likely just the beginning, potentially unraveling a wider network of illicit profit chains, and that Shui Wuxia was certainly not the first or last victim.
Instructor Hou urged them to pursue the truth thoroughly, emphasizing that "seeking truth is the essential quality of a qualified inspector." He encouraged them to proceed with their investigations, promising his unwavering support should they encounter any danger. Meanwhile, Qi Delong received a letter demanding a payment of one thousand taels for her father's debt, threatening his life if she failed to meet them at Mingwa Alley.
Fang Yuncheng witnessed the debt collectors intimidating Qi Delong and resolved to help her raise the money. He attempted to sell his homemade "Pretty as Flower Cream" at Lantern Boudoir, but struggled to attract customers, who were skeptical of a man selling beauty products and wary of the unusually low price, fearing it was an inferior product. Qi Delong, seeing Fang Yuncheng's struggles, stepped forward to champion his product.
She confidently declared that she used his skincare, showcasing her visibly improved complexion as "living proof" of its effectiveness. Her endorsement instantly transformed Fang Yuncheng's fortunes, sparking a flurry of eager purchases. He diligently explained the proper usage of his cosmetics, even offering free beauty services to the growing crowd. To further demonstrate the cream's efficacy, Fang Yuncheng performed a live makeup demonstration on Qi Delong, enhancing her beauty and drawing even more customers.
Later, Ba Xi visited Shui Wuxia, who assured her that her eyes were feeling much better. Jiang Baiyu proudly showed off the protective "crash pads" he had installed around the room and a "Four-Wheeler" he brought to help Shui Wuxia get around. Ba Xi then presented Shui Wuxia with a "Jade Face Roller," claiming it could promote physical development, heal wounds, and enhance beauty.
Ba Xi suggested that instead of closely monitoring Thousand Horses Hall, they should simply administer a "Truth Pill" to force confessions. When asked where she obtained such a pill, Ba Xi inadvertently revealed that Fang Yuncheng had purchased it, and she had once secretly given it to Shen Qingli. Shui Wuxia immediately realized that Ba Xi might have been the one who had drugged her previously.
