Resumo do episódio 20 de The Imperial Coroner 2
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Xiao Jinyu questioned Chu He regarding the carrier pigeons discovered at the inn. Chu He explained that they had been kept by the previous manager and he had simply continued to care for them, noting that You Chen’an seemed particularly fond of the birds and visited them often. Chu He further recalled seeing the former manager accompanied by a woman who dressed in the style of the Central Plains but possessed the distinct features of someone from Nanzhao.
Recognizing that these pigeons served as You Chen’an’s secret communication link, Xiao Jinyu instructed Chu He to keep them safe. Meanwhile, the search for a cure for Chu Chu’s poisoning—caused by a specific bee venom—grew desperate. Dr. Qi and several other physicians were initially stumped, but Dr. Qi deduced that since the toxin was identified, an antidote likely existed in the environment where the poison originated.
For the time being, he could only use rare and expensive medicines to protect the Princess Consort’s heart. Without hesitation, Xiao Jinyu ordered Lian Qiao to use all the funds in the manor and even sell off their belongings to cover the costs. Leng Yue followed suit, coordinating with the Jing family to ensure they provided whatever resources were needed.
Aware that You Chen’an was still alive, Gao Luoqian sent an urgent message to the Eldest Prince of Nanzhao, warning him of the potential danger if the Three Judicial Offices found You Chen’an first. To cover their tracks, Gao Luoqian planned to eliminate any evidence by forcing Jing Yi to reveal the whereabouts of the "ghost guard" and Chang Shou.
He ordered his men to ply Jing Yi with heavy amounts of alcohol and aphrodisiacs, intending to compromise him with women. Although Jing Yi was forced to drink, he remained sharp enough to recognize their crude tactics. Back at the manor, Dr. Qi found a lead on an antidote within an ancient text, but the required medicine was not available in Chang’an.
As Chu Chu drifted in and out of consciousness, she dreamt of traveling to Qianzhou with her mother and meeting a local witch doctor. Inspired by this, Xiao Jinyu searched the herbal records left by his father, realizing that the same medicinal plant might be known by different names in various regions. He eventually identified the herb under a different name and immediately dispatched men to acquire it. After the treatment was administered, Chu Chu finally woke up.
Xiao Jinyu comforted her, believing that the clues left by his father and the spirits of their parents were watching over them. In Nanzhao, You Chen’an was welcomed back as a hero for his contributions in the Great Tang. The King of Nanzhao praised him and promised to restore his official identity, though he advised patience. When the Eldest Prince arrived, the King commanded him to learn from his brother's perseverance and success abroad.
While Chu Chu worried about Jing Yi’s safety, Xiao Jinyu devised a plan for Leng Yue to infiltrate the place where Jing Yi was being held. Chu Chu assisted by approaching Deputy Prefect Leng, suggesting that she had a specific candidate to send to Jing Yi to ensure he didn't cause trouble. She reminded the Deputy Prefect of his familial ties to Leng Yue, implying he would be held responsible if anything happened to the prisoner.
Under this pretext, Leng Yue was brought inside. Jing Yi immediately recognized her, and the two performed a convincing act for Gao Luoqian, who was eavesdropping outside. Believing Jing Yi had finally succumbed to temptation, Gao Luoqian lowered his guard, while Leng Yue secretly provided Jing Yi with essential heart-saving pills. Later, You Chen’an met with Li Zhang to thank him for orchestrating the scheme against Xiao Jinyu.
Li Zhang admitted that he had used You Chen’an’s anatomical charts to study Xiao Jinyu’s physical build for the frame-up. It was revealed that years ago, Li Zhang had survived by faking insanity, and it was You Chen’an who had saved him. Now, Li Zhang informed You Chen’an of a secret report from Chu He, who was waiting at a post station. When You Chen’an went to meet him, Chu He fell to his knees, desperately begging You Chen’an to provide the medicine needed to save Chu Chu's life.
