Resumo do episódio 5 de The Four
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The capital is once again plagued by four more murders. The Famous Trappers arrive at the crime scenes for investigation, discovering peculiar and inhuman injuries on the victims. Meanwhile, Chu Limo, accompanied by the Nine-tailed Fox (who is disguised as her fellow maid, Ye'er), decides to take a break from Shenhou Mansion. Chu Limo initially expresses hesitation about leaving, but the disguised Nine-tailed Fox, in Ye'er's form, insists they go, reassuring Chu Limo that their supervisor Chunping is preoccupied.
For safety, Chu Limo dons a male disguise with a fake beard. The disguised Nine-tailed Fox, also in male attire, boasts about borrowing a waist token for her own disguise and fully embracing a male persona for the day. As they stroll through the city, "Ye'er" confides in Chu Limo, revealing she had lost faith in humanity before coming to Shenhou Mansion, but their friendship has since restored her belief. They affirm their bond and buy a windmill.
Later, as they browse a market stall, "Ye'er" playfully teases Chu Limo about a red bellyband. Chu Limo is mortified when she attempts to try on rouge, drawing a curious remark from the shopkeeper about a "gentleman" admiring makeup. Embarrassed, they leave and decide to visit a cloth shop. Stopping at an inn for some herbal tea, a "different" Nine-tailed Fox, in a separate disguise, approaches the waiter for directions to Linglong Embroidery Workshop.
Distracting the waiter, this Nine-tailed Fox seizes the opportunity to discreetly pour a prepared drug into Chu Limo and the disguised "Ye'er"'s cool herbal tea. Later, after they finish buying cloth, this Nine-tailed Fox follows them and steals Chu Limo's waist token, which bears her fake name and the Shenhou Mansion inscription. In the Shenhou Mansion, the real Ye'er has been imprisoned by the Nine-tailed Fox, who has successfully infiltrated the mansion disguised as Ye'er.
This infiltration was part of An Shigeng's plan, and he gave her the Qianxun Lantern, which glows when near the person he seeks. The Nine-tailed Fox carries the Qianxun Lantern through the mansion. When Zhui Ming passes by, the lantern does not react. The following day, as she approaches Leng Xue, the lantern suddenly glows brightly, confirming Leng Xue is the person An Shigeng seeks, the "Wolf Prince."
Simultaneously, the Famous Trappers and Six Doors clash at the scene of the Grand Master's murder. Six Doors constables attempt to block the Famous Trappers from investigating, but Wujing calmly asserts that both departments serve the Emperor and share the responsibility of protecting the capital. He reminds Commander Han of Six Doors' previous failure to contain the four villains, a situation that Shenhou Mansion ultimately resolved, saving Six Doors further embarrassment.
Despite Chun Tong, Commander Han's subordinate, vehemently objecting and accusing Wujing of trickery, Commander Han, prioritizing the larger objective of solving the ongoing murders, agrees to a joint investigation. He warns the Famous Trappers not to assume Six Doors is subservient. At the crime scene, Commander Han describes the victims' wounds as severe neck bites causing extensive blood loss.
He reveals that Six Doors used a special "stabilizing powder" to prevent the wounds from vanishing, which also preserved a strong animal scent. Leng Xue confirms the scent is not from bats and observes it was deliberately masked with Western Region spices. Zhui Ming expresses suspicion about Six Doors' involvement in covering the scent. The team considers if a single killer is behind the string of murders.
They note the bite marks and broken neck bones suggest a large animal attack, possibly a ruse to mislead them. They rule out Tu Wan, who controlled blood bats, as he is already dead. Later, Zhuge discusses the Fox Demon Sect, a group that trains young girls from around ten years old to become emotionless assassins, known as "Nine-tailed foxes," by severing their emotional ties. Zhui Ming, prompted by Zhuge's insights, deduces the Nine-tailed Fox's involvement in the capital's murders.
The Nine-tailed Fox, still within Shenhou Mansion, reports her findings to An Shigeng in a secret meeting. She reveals that she has identified the individual who makes the Qianxun Lantern glow. An Shigeng demands the name, but the Nine-tailed Fox insists on receiving the antidote first. An Shigeng subtly reminds her not to jeopardize his grander schemes, forcing her to disclose that Leng Xue is the one.
Upon hearing Leng Xue's name, An Shigeng presents the Nine-tailed Fox with a container and instructs her to obtain Leng Xue's blood and return to her duties in Shenhou Mansion. An Shigeng is consumed by a deep-seated vendetta. A flashback reveals his past with his beloved Die Wu, a dancer. They shared a passionate and tender relationship, reciting a poem about love and sacrifice.
Die Wu cherished the poem, and they exchanged vows of eternal devotion: she would dance only for him, and he would love only her. An Shigeng presented her with a "life and death contract" and a jade pendant as a symbol of his unwavering commitment. Their happiness was shattered when the Emperor, captivated by Die Wu's fame, summoned her to perform. An Shigeng was filled with dread, fearing the Emperor's intentions.
Die Wu tried to reassure him, promising to return quickly after her single performance. However, Eunuch Zhang soon returned with tragic news: Die Wu had refused the Emperor's offer to make her a concubine and, in an act of loyalty to An Shigeng, committed suicide by jumping into a well, leaving only her shoes behind. Devastated, An Shigeng's hair turned white overnight. In his profound grief, he repeatedly recites their shared poem.
He then vows grimly that he will make whoever caused Die Wu's death pay the ultimate price. He reveals his ultimate ambition: to activate the "Magic Feather Key" with the Wolf Prince's blood, open the "Fantasy Feather Grotto" on the upcoming full moon, and acquire the "Demon King's Relics" and "Ghost Book" to achieve peerless martial arts and dominate the world, thereby delivering justice for his mother and Die Wu.
An Shigeng now keeps a woman named Ruyan, who resembles Die Wu, and attempts to force her to embody Die Wu's persona. He harshly criticizes Ruyan for her inability to learn Die Wu's dance and recite the poem, despite her earnest efforts, refusing to accept that she can never truly become Die Wu. Chu Limo begins her new life as a maid in Shenhou Mansion, having passed Chunping's assessment alongside other women.
Under Chunping's strict supervision, Chu Limo and the disguised "Ye'er" (Nine-tailed Fox) are assigned to clean various areas, including Wujing's room. During her duties, Chu Limo experiences a mishap, falling while cleaning, and is caught by Wujing. Chunping reprimands Chu Limo for being in Wujing's arms, but Wujing intervenes to protect her. Chunping continues to assign Chu Limo various demanding tasks, making her maid life challenging.
