Resumo do episódio 13 de The Imperial Coroner 2
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Chu Chu mentions a pastry shop in the East Market she had previously missed because of the long queues, and Xiao Jinyu agrees to take her there. However, the prince has a secondary motive: he intends to use this public appearance to dispel the lingering rumors regarding Chu Chu and You Chen'an. Chu Chu realizes that Xiao Jinyu, who usually disregards gossip, is only taking action now to protect her reputation.
At the shop, the owner tries to offer the treats for free to the Commandery Prince, but Xiao Jinyu insists on paying, pointedly mentioning that his wife has long craved these snacks. The onlookers, seeing the couple's harmony, begin to realize the rumors were unfounded. While walking, Xiao Jinyu meets a young girl selling flowers to buy eggs for her mother, who just gave birth.
He buys her entire basket and distributes the flowers to the crowd to spread "blessings of harmony." They soon run into Gao Luoqian, who is buying sandalwood for worship. Xiao Jinyu hands him a lotus flower, suggesting it is also fit for the temple. Meanwhile, Captain Zhao Fengming visits the Music Office to ask the dancers to adapt a military proclamation into a battle anthem. The women, moved by his patriotism, agree to do it for free.
However, the mood shifts when other patrons mock the military, citing Wan Qianshan’s death and the syphilis outbreak. Enraged, Zhao Fengming gets into a brawl but suddenly collapses and dies. Xiao Jinyu and Chu Chu arrive to secure the scene. A preliminary check by Chu Chu reveals syphilis sores on Zhao Fengming similar to those on Wan Qianshan. Xiao Jinyu orders the body moved for an autopsy and detains the participants of the fight.
Later that night, Xiao Jinyu falls asleep at his desk with an open window. When he wakes, he discovers marks on his skin that he initially mistook for mosquito bites are actually syphilis sores. Jing Yi quickly summons Physician Qi Yuan from Sansheng Hall. The doctor first confirms that Chu Chu is healthy, but Chu Chu grows suspicious when Jing Yi mentions the prince is isolating himself in the office.
When the truth is finally revealed, Chu Chu is devastated, believing she accidentally infected him during her previous autopsy work. You Chen'an approaches Jing Yi with an ancient Nanzhao prescription, hoping to repay the prince for his kindness. Jing Yi accepts the formula, which Physician Qi notes follows a different medical logic than Tang practices.
While drinking with You Chen'an, Chu He learns of the prince's "illness" and, misunderstanding the situation, storms the Three Judicial Offices to confront Xiao Jinyu for supposedly visiting brothels. Chu Chu manages to stop her brother, warning him that his shouting will only give their enemies ammunition. Chu Chu eventually speaks to Xiao Jinyu through the door of his isolation room.
Though he jokingly claims he won't open the door because he's "serving people with his looks" and doesn't want to lose favor by appearing unsightly, they discuss the case. Chu Chu reveals a major discovery: while the dancer Qinxiang had lesions on her internal organs, Zhao Fengming’s internal organs were clean. This proves Zhao Fengming did not die of the disease, but of poisoning.
To confirm this theory, Chu Chu plans to negotiate with Wan Qianshan’s relatives to perform a comparative autopsy. In the palace, the Emperor approves General Xie Huaian and Xiao Jinli’s departure for Jiaozhou to defend the border against Nanzhao. The Emperor reflects on the fact that he is gambling the fate of the realm on these young men. His gravity is soon replaced by shock when a report arrives: Xiao Jinyu has been infected with syphilis for several days. The Emperor is left in a state of utter disbelief.
