Resumo do episódio 7 de The Love Lasts Two Minds
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Yuan suddenly remembered that when she was having tea with Princess Shengning, the princess had entrusted her with a letter to be delivered to an old friend at the North Base. However, the princess was killed before Yuan could even receive the letter. She asked Magistrate Jing if this letter might be connected to the princess’s death. Magistrate Jing advised Yuan not to meddle, stating that the matter involved the North Base.
Yuan questioned why, as it was still a case within Qinhe County, and he retorted, “Do you know what will happen when you poke your nose in things?” When Yuan asked what would happen, he replied, “Your nose will be chopped off!” Yuan thought he was just trying to scare her, but admitted she liked his unique personality. Upon returning, Jing Ci found Zhao Yan waiting in his room.
Zhao Yan greeted him, pondering whether to address him as Marquis Duan or Cousin Jing Ci. Jing Ci smiled, invited him to sit, and offered tea. He remarked that Zhao Yan’s timing was perfect, as despite identifying a killer in Princess Shengning’s case, some doubts remained unresolved. Zhao Yan later visited Mu Beiyan, who seemed distraught. He asked if it was due to Yuan or the beating she gave him. Mu Beiyan questioned whether Yuan was truly Qingli.
He found it perplexing: if she was Qingli, how could such a gentle person become so aggressive? But if she wasn’t, their identical appearance was uncanny, making him disbelieve such a coincidence. Zhao Yan, however, believed she wasn't Qingli, reasoning that Qingli's education and upbringing would prevent such behavior. He suggested it was merely a resemblance, recalling meeting a servant girl in Zhaozhou who looked exactly like Qingli.
Zhao Yan then privately wondered if Jing Ci’s presence in Qinhe was related to Yuan and that servant girl. He also cautioned Mu Beiyan not to provoke Magistrate Jing, revealing that Magistrate Jing was related to the current Emperor. Mu Beiyan agreed, saying he would avoid Magistrate Jing as long as he didn't try to take his girl. Yuan, looking at her reflection, pondered what kind of woman Magistrate Jing liked and whether she should change into women’s clothes.
She worried that if she did, everyone in the yamen would discover she was a woman, making it impossible to continue as a constable. Xiao Lu prepared tonic soup for Magistrate Jing, and Yuan personally delivered it. Magistrate Jing initially hesitated to drink it, but Yuan tasted it and declared it delicious. Suddenly, shouts of “Assassin!” rang out. Yuan and Magistrate Jing rushed out. Yuan grabbed Magistrate Jing’s sword and engaged a black-clad, veiled assailant.
Magistrate Jing guided her during the fight, and Yuan was surprised by his deep knowledge of her fighting style. As a lamp post, struck by the assassin, flew towards Yuan, Magistrate Jing quickly shielded her, causing them both to fall to the ground. He helped her up and asked if she was unharmed. Yuan shook her head. Seeing the assassin flee, Yuan blew her eagle whistle, signaling Mischief to pursue.
Li Fei arrived with others, asking if Yuan and Magistrate Jing were alright, just as a report came in: Zhi Ge, the prisoner, had been killed in jail. Meanwhile, Zuo Yanxi reported back to Emperor Yong, presenting a box. The Emperor saw a severed finger inside and declared that traitors deserved death. Emperor Yong praised Zuo Yanxi, saying the Shadow Guardians had lived up to his expectations.
Witnessing someone infiltrate the jail to kill Zhi Ge, Yuan deduced that there was a mastermind behind Princess Shengning’s case, with Zhi Ge being merely a pawn. Magistrate Jing examined Zhi Ge’s body, discovering that, like the princess, he was missing a pinkie finger. Yuan wondered about the potential connection. Magistrate Jing observed that both the princess’s and Zhi Ge’s murders involved the cutting of a pinkie finger, which was beyond ordinary capabilities.
Li Fei expressed concern about getting further entangled, prompting Zhao Yan to suggest officially closing Princess Shengning’s case. Zhao Yan then informed Jing Ci of his plan to visit the North Base, starting his investigation with the missing letter. He explained that the North Base was under the command of Prince of He, the most powerful figure there, and speculated that Princess Shengning’s letter was likely addressed to him.
Zhao Yan planned to inquire with Prince of He for any potential clues. He also mentioned his friendship with Prince of He’s son, Mu Beiyan, through Yuan Qingli. Yuan, witnessing the close interaction between Jing Ci and Zhao Yan, wondered if it was due to Zhao Yan's good looks.
Xiao Lu reminded her that Zhao Yan was good friends with the former Yuan Qingli, and one of his attendants looked like junior Lord He, Mu Beiyan, which made Yuan realize Mu Beiyan was the man she had beaten. Magistrate Jing brought medicine to Yuan, claiming Li Fei had sent it because he heard about her injury. Yuan happily accepted it, recognizing the white jade bottle from Magistrate Jing’s room, confirming it was from him.
At that moment, Mischief flew back. Magistrate Jing noticed something on its claw – a piece of unique, patterned fabric. He took it, believing it could be crucial evidence, and decided to take it back for study, reminding Yuan to apply her medicine. Zhao Yan arrived at the North Base to meet Prince of He. He asked if Prince of He had received a letter from Princess Shengning.
Prince of He stated he had no prior contact with the princess, so he wouldn't have received a letter. Zhao Yan then informed him that the princess’s right pinkie finger was severed. Prince of He recalled that one of his own subordinates, Commander Cheng, had also been found dead with his right pinkie finger missing.
Pondering the connection, Prince of He decided it was necessary to return to Qinhe immediately, instructing his subordinates to tell the Emperor he had a sudden recurrence of an old ailment. Mu Beiyan brazenly entered the yamen and headed straight for Yuan’s room, noting its distinctly feminine decor. When Yuan returned, she found a man casually pouring tea in her room, her hand instinctively reaching for her sword. Magistrate Jing, entering behind her, stopped her.
Yuan demanded to know who he was and why he was in her room. Mu Beiyan reminded her he was the one she had beaten recently. Yuan then recalled Xiao Lu’s comment about one of Zhao Yan’s attendants resembling junior Lord He, her runaway fiancé, and realized it was indeed Mu Beiyan. She mused on the smallness of the world.
Mu Beiyan, holding his cup, declared he would forgive her because the tea smelled delicious, adding, “After all, beating is love, and scolding is affection.” Magistrate Jing swiftly intercepted the cup, warning Mu Beiyan that one shouldn’t casually drink water within government walls. Mu Beiyan questioned whether it was all water in the yamen or specifically her tea that was forbidden. Magistrate Jing replied, “Neither is allowed.” Mu Beiyan asserted he could drink Qingli’s tea anytime.
Yuan insisted she was not “Qingli” or “Baili.” Mu Beiyan approached her, explaining he knew she had forgotten her past and didn’t want to admit she was Qingli, but confirmed her current name was Yuan. He then grabbed her arm. Magistrate Jing subtly flicked a chess piece, knocking Mu Beiyan’s hand away. Undeterred, Mu Beiyan again grabbed Yuan, who promptly punched him out of the room. At this point, Li Fei arrived with officers.
Unaware of Mu Beiyan’s identity, he mistook him for the unruly attendant and ordered his men to throw him out of the yamen. Li Fei further assured Yuan that she wouldn’t suffer injustice from such a “petty person.” Prince of Ye visited Mu Beiyan, chiding him for repeatedly seeking out a beating. Mu Beiyan countered that being beaten by his beloved was a sign of “love stronger than gold.”
He mused that the current Yuan was even more charming than the former Qingli. Hearing this, Prince of Ye exclaimed that Mu Beiyan’s brain must have been damaged by the beating. Concerned by Magistrate Jing’s persistent coughing, Yuan urged him to see a doctor. Li Fei, present at the time, grimly recounted how his own cousin had died from a similar cough, describing its worsening symptoms and tragic end, and strongly advised Magistrate Jing not to delay seeking treatment.
Magistrate Jing, however, dismissed it as minor and left to investigate. Yuan, heartbroken by Magistrate Jing’s cough, decided to seek out the highly skilled Doctor Zuo. She waited in a long queue at his clinic all day, only to find the registration numbers were all gone when her turn finally came. Fortunately, someone had an unused number, which Yuan purchased for ten silver taels. Upon returning to the yamen, Yuan and Xiao Lu found it unusually quiet.
A colleague, Jing Dage, informed them that Magistrate Li and everyone else had gone to welcome Prince of He, whose full name was Mu Zhong, and who had arrived in Qinhe. Yuan realized with surprise that this meant Mu Beiyan's father was the renowned warrior, Prince of He. Meanwhile, Prince of He made a grand entrance, greeted by Jing Ci, whom he addressed as 'Godfather.'
He immediately chastised Mu Beiyan for being in Qinhe instead of reporting for duty at the Ministry of Justice, urging him to be more responsible. Magistrate Li then approached to offer his welcome, but Prince of He, expressing his disdain for 'pretentious civilian officials,' only asked about the former magistrate. Upon learning of his retirement, Prince of He continued to disparage civil servants. Mu Beiyan then confronted Li Fei, who had earlier thrown him out of the yamen.
Li Fei, now realizing Mu Beiyan was the Prince of He's son, stammered apologies for his disrespect, acknowledging his ignorance. Mu Beiyan, however, reminded Li Fei of his previous insults, calling him "monkey in a hat" and "uncivilized," leaving Li Fei flustered and humiliated.
