Resumo do episódio 6 de Heart of Loyalty
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Mo Yan drove the carriage, curious as to why Ning Jin, a prince, chose to get involved in their perilous journey. Ning Jin asserted that he was a man of integrity, not a pampered noble, and could endure hardship. Ning Jin then questioned if Mo Yan would return to Shuzhong after rescuing Li Xu, and Mo Yan cautioned him to be careful not to be overheard by Xiao Chen.
Ning Jin also mentioned that he had heard from Mo Yan's second brother that he disapproved of her becoming a detective. To avoid attracting unwanted attention, Mo Yan suggested they adopt new names. Based on Ning Jin's birth weight of 6. 4 catties, she nicknamed him "Liu Jin," jokingly dropping the 0. 4. Though initially surprised, Ning Jin accepted, and then asked what he should call her. She told him to call her "Seven."
Inside the carriage, a weary Bai Ying Yu rested her head on Xiao Chen's shoulder. Xiao Chen noticed but remained still. Back in Kaifeng, Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce anxiously awaited Zhan Zhao's return. Zhan Zhao soon arrived with Wu Zi Chu, delivering the crucial account book to Bao Zheng.
When Bao Zheng inquired about his injuries, Zhan Zhao downplayed them, stating he was fine despite having encountered a Spirit Chaser on the way back and sustaining an injury to ensure the book's safety. He explained that he and Wu Zi Chu had split from Mo Yan's group, which included Ning Jin, Xiao Chen, and Bai Ying Yu, to arrive two days earlier. He reassured Bao Zheng about Mo Yan's safety, mentioning Xiao Chen's formidable martial arts skills.
However, upon hearing that Mo Yan had not yet returned, Zhan Zhao immediately tried to leave to find her. Gongsun Ce intervened, warning that Zhan Zhao's wound had worsened from constant travel and he risked losing his arm if he didn't rest. Despite the warning, Zhan Zhao insisted he was more worried about Mo Yan's group. As he attempted to depart, his injuries overwhelmed him, and he collapsed, prompting Gongsun Ce to rush to his aid.
Wu Zi Chu offered to join Zhan Zhao in the search. Meanwhile, Bai Ying Yu had dislocated her ankle during their hurried escape, and Xiao Chen expertly reset it, assuring her she would be fine. As they rested at a tea house, they overheard two patrons discussing the scandalous forced marriage between the Sima and Bai families, expressing pity for Bai Ying Yu. Noticing Bai Ying Yu's distress, Ning Jin dramatically interjected with a fabricated story.
He claimed the Sima family's third son had contracted a venereal disease from frequenting brothels and was forcing the marriage to save face and humiliate the Bai family. The patrons reacted with outrage, cursing the Sima family. Mo Yan commented on Ning Jin's facile lying, but he dismissed her, believing that spreading the rumor would sufficiently tarnish the Sima family's reputation and avenge Bai Ying Yu.
Bai Ying Yu, however, expressed resignation, believing her fate was sealed and not wishing to cause any more trouble for her companions. Wanting to impress Mo Yan, Ning Jin discretely arranged for a man to stage a robbery, intending to heroically "save" her. He provided the man with a fake knife. However, the man secretly replaced it with a real blade, intent on genuinely harming Mo Yan.
When the assailant attacked, Mo Yan swiftly disarmed and knocked him unconscious, discovering the real knife. Recognizing the man as one of their pursuers, Mo Yan quickly realized their danger and urged everyone to leave immediately. They continued their escape, eventually camping in the wilderness. Ning Jin thoughtfully prepared a comfortable sleeping mat for Mo Yan, who thanked him, noting his surprising attentiveness. He playfully suggested she had yet to discover his many virtues.
Later, Mo Yan attempted to persuade Xiao Chen about the good people at Kaifeng City Office, mentioning how Bao Zheng and Zhan Zhao had cared for her. However, Xiao Chen remained unmoved, stating that their kindness had no bearing on him and cautioning Mo Yan not to get emotionally entangled. He then reminded everyone that the Three Spirit Chasers could appear at any moment, urging them to get some rest.
As she lay down, Mo Yan's thoughts drifted to Zhan Zhao. Seeing Xiao Chen expertly knock down a cicada for Bai Ying Yu, she recalled Zhan Zhao teaching her the same technique. Ning Jin, observing her distant gaze, directly asked if she was thinking of Zhan Zhao. Mo Yan admitted she was, but quickly added that she also missed Bao Zheng, Gongsun Ce, and Wei Wei, implying it was merely a friendly remembrance.
Ning Jin pressed further, distinguishing between missing friends and yearning for a loved one. Mo Yan, however, firmly declared her feelings for Zhan Zhao were simply "missing him." Ning Jin then tried to entice her to stay in Kaifeng after the case was resolved, listing numerous local delicacies like Li family's sauteed lungs, sea cucumbers with rice wine, glutinous rice dumplings, sea cucumbers in Tahini sauce, fried quail dumplings, malt candies, dessert crepes, and plum candies.
This vivid description triggered memories for Mo Yan of Zhan Zhao buying her pastries and a rainy encounter where he gave her dry clothes and food, prompting her to acknowledge his thoughtfulness. Ning Jin promised she would taste all of Kaifeng's delights if she stayed. Mo Yan, still lost in thought, vaguely agreed before stating she was sleepy. Ning Jin covered her with a blanket.
As she drifted to sleep, Mo Yan's mind returned to a poignant memory of her and Zhan Zhao underwater. Zhan Zhao, having regained consciousness, was immediately concerned for Mo Yan. Gongsun Ce, scolding him for risking his arm, informed him that half of the Kaifeng City Office's constables had already been dispatched to escort Mo Yan's group.
Meanwhile, in the wilderness, as Ning Jin discreetly covered a sleeping Mo Yan with a blanket, Xiao Chen, ever vigilant, detected approaching sounds and quickly woke everyone. Realizing they were being pursued, Xiao Chen proposed they split up. Xiao Chen, taking Bai Ying Yu, galloped off in one direction, then jumped off his horse to block the pursuing Three Spirit Chasers.
Mo Yan, shouting that she possessed the account book, intentionally drew the remaining pursuers after her and Ning Jin, riding in another direction. During the chase, Ning Jin was wounded in the back. He urged Mo Yan to abandon him and seek help at Kaifeng, believing one of them had to survive. Mo Yan, however, refused to leave him, reminding him of his promise to introduce her to all the capital's delicacies.
Ning Jin insisted his injury would impede them both, but Mo Yan remained steadfast, fearing for his life if he were captured. Xiao Chen and Bai Ying Yu soon arrived at Kaifeng City Office. Upon learning that Mo Yan had not returned, Zhan Zhao, despite his unhealed wound, prepared to ride out to find her. Wu Zi Chu offered to find Ning Jin, and Xiao Chen also intended to search for Mo Yan.
Meanwhile, Mo Yan, after providing some basic first aid to Ning Jin, spotted the pursuers closing in. To create an escape opportunity for Ning Jin, she deliberately revealed herself, drawing the Spirit Chasers away. Shortly after, the green-robed man, Zhang Feng, discovered Ning Jin hiding in the foliage. He aggressively demanded the location of the account book. Ning Jin defiantly claimed he knew nothing, urging Zhang Feng to kill him if he dared.
Enraged, Zhang Feng lunged to kill him, but Zhan Zhao and Wu Zi Chu arrived just in time. Zhan Zhao swiftly subdued Zhang Feng and demanded to know Mo Yan's whereabouts. Zhang Feng, however, retaliated with a cunning taunt, questioning Zhan Zhao's commitment to justice, accusing him of being driven by personal desire for Mo Yan.
This momentary distraction allowed Zhang Feng to escape, but not before using an Imperial Bodyguard's secret weapon, leading Zhan Zhao to suspect he was the true killer of Bai Bao Zhen. Zhang Feng, disappearing into the distance, mockingly promised Zhan Zhao they would meet again. Zhan Zhao then pressed Ning Jin for Mo Yan's last known direction before entrusting Ning Jin to Wu Zi Chu's care.
Guided by Ning Jin, Zhan Zhao eventually found Mo Yan clinging precariously to a rock in the river, moments from falling. She was severely injured and losing a great deal of blood, with an arrow in her shoulder compressing a crucial artery in her arm. Zhan Zhao informed her that to save her arm, the arrow had to be removed immediately. Mo Yan, terrified of the pain, begged him not to touch it, explaining she hadn't received anesthetic decoction.
Zhan Zhao promised he wouldn't, assuring her they would wait for Gongsun Ce. To distract her, he then tenderly called her "Seven" and asked her to recite her favorite poem by Liu Yong, "The Sound of the Falling Rain." Mo Yan began to recite the melancholic lines: "The calls of the cicadas sound so depressing. The sun is setting behind the pavilion. The heavy rain has just stopped. The traveler is woodenly drinking inside the tent."
Zhan Zhao encouraged her to continue, clarifying the next line, "念去去" (thinking about leaving). As Mo Yan continued, immersed in the poignant imagery of "the long journey ahead, the foggy night seems so endless and full of despair," Zhan Zhao, with a heavy heart, swiftly pulled out the arrow. The searing pain caused Mo Yan to faint. As he held her, Zhan Zhao whispered, "Seven, it has passed." Three days later, Mo Yan finally woke up.
Wei Wei assured her that everyone had returned safely, including Xiao Chen and Bai Ying Yu who were unharmed, and Ning Jin who was recuperating at the palace. Despite her injuries, Mo Yan insisted on seeing Zhan Zhao, who was with Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce. She found them discussing the case. Mo Yan, dismayed, questioned why Zhang Yao Zuo had been acquitted.
Bao Zheng explained that during the impeachment, someone had unexpectedly confessed to the crimes, leading the Emperor to pardon Bai Bao Zhen and Li Xu. While this was positive for Bai Bao Zhen and Li Xu, Mo Yan felt it was deeply unjust that Zhang Yao Zuo remained unpunished. Bai Ying Yu, also present, shared her disappointment. Bao Zheng requested Bai Ying Yu to remain at Kaifeng City Office for a longer period, promising her a just resolution.
He further elaborated that Zhang Yao Zuo's meticulous planning meant they could only act when his guard was down, requiring patience and observation. At this juncture, Gongsun Ce announced that Zhang Yao Zuo had sent an invitation for a grand banquet. While Gongsun Ce worried it was a trap designed to humiliate them, Bao Zheng saw it as a potential opportunity.
Later, at Zhang Yao Zuo's grand residence, Zhang Yao Zuo personally greeted his guests, subtly boasting of the Emperor's favor that had spared him from calamity. When Bao Zheng's entourage arrived, Zhang Yao Zuo's household staff deliberately attempted to intimidate them. Gongsun Ce sharply reminded Zhang Yao Zuo that Bao Zheng was an invited guest. Zhang Yao Zuo feigned forgetfulness and promptly welcomed Bao Zheng inside. Meanwhile, Zhan Zhao and Mo Yan presented a gift for registration.
When the registrar tried to take it, Mo Yan insisted on personally delivering it, boldly claiming it was a precious imperial manuscript from the Emperor and had to be stored in the treasury. Intimidated, the registrar reluctantly led them toward the rear courtyard. Zhan Zhao worried aloud about the authenticity of Gongsun Ce's forged calligraphy, but Mo Yan confidently dismissed his concerns, certain the registrar wouldn't detect the deception.
As they proceeded, the registrar boasted about the exclusive rear garden and its history. During the banquet, Zhang Yao Zuo raised a toast to Bao Zheng, praising his integrity and claiming that Bao Zheng's past impeachment had served as a valuable lesson on the "duties as an upright official." Despite the underlying sarcasm and disrespect, Bao Zheng calmly raised his cup in response.
