Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty II To the West Episode 10 Recap
> Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty II To the West Recap
Boss Dong believed he had truthfully stated everything he knew in court, thinking this would grant him freedom. Unexpectedly, Su Wuming announced he would be punished with thirty strokes of the rod. He felt indignant internally and, in a moment of impulse, blurted out the reason for this punishment. Su Wuming calmly pointed out that Boss Dong's actions had violated several laws.
His private tomb raiding not only damaged the integrity of the ancient tomb but also triggered mechanisms within it, causing severe damage to national cultural relics and historical heritage. Furthermore, he secretly transported wealth from the tomb, which is an act of stealing state property and is equally unforgivable. Facing Su Wuming's accusations, Boss Dong was immediately speechless. He realized the severity of his crimes and could not argue, so he could only silently endure the impending punishment.
At this moment, his heart was filled with regret and helplessness, but he also understood that this was the consequence he had to bear. Dugu Xiashu was puzzled by Su Wuming's troubled expression and asked him the reason. Su Wuming pondered for a moment, then slowly voiced his doubts. He believed there were many suspicious points in this case; the statements of the various individuals had obvious contradictions in the timeline, and their accounts were difficult to reconcile.
In particular, Chun Shan's testimony, although fragmented, seemed to hide crucial clues. Coupled with the mysterious disappearance of Lou Qingtai and others, the entire case became even more confusing and unpredictable. After hearing this, Dugu Xiashu was not intimidated by the complexity of the case; instead, he became increasingly excited, stating that he was getting the hang of solving cases and finding joy in it. However, Su Wuming could not hide his worry.
He earnestly told Dugu Xiashu that his greatest wish was for peace under heaven, no cases to solve, and the people to live in peace and contentment. Just as the two were talking, a rush of footsteps broke the silence. A group of masked men suddenly appeared, targeting Su Wuming and attempting to kill him. At this critical moment, Lu Lingfeng arrived like a divine soldier descending from the sky and engaged in a fierce fight with the masked men.
While trying his best to fend off the enemies' attacks, he questioned why they were trying to harm Su Wuming, his words revealing his deep friendship and determination to protect Su Wuming. Ying Tao also arrived at the scene at this moment, and her participation made the battle clearer. Seeing the unfavorable situation, the masked men knew they could not win, so they quietly retreated amidst the chaos.
A thrilling crisis was temporarily resolved, but the truth of the case remained shrouded in thick fog. Su Wuming did not smile because of Ying Tao's timely assistance; instead, his brows were tightly furrowed, his heart full of helplessness regarding the dangers along the way. Ying Tao risked her life to protect him but was injured herself. Su Wuming saw this and felt pain in his heart.
Fei Jishi's arrival brought a ray of hope to this sudden crisis, but it also made him discover that Dugu Xiashu had also suffered heavy injuries. In a trance, Dugu Xiashu seemed to see Chun Tiao's figure; that familiarity and longing stirred complex emotions in his heart, but the fleeting dream made him realize that he must stay awake. Dugu Xiashu rushed towards Chun Tiao despite everything, but Chun Tiao keenly sensed his abnormality.
Faced with her mother-in-law's persistent questioning, Chun Tiao could only try to change the subject by claiming that unwelcome guests had broken into the house. However, Dugu Xiashu's mental state fell into confusion again; he even claimed that he had died in Nanzhou and that all this was just a dream.
Fei Jishi's diagnosis made things even more baffling; he mentioned that Dugu Xiashu might be sleepwalking, and Dugu Xiashu himself gradually realized that a conspiracy involving some kind of miyao seemed to be hidden behind all this. Lu Lingfeng developed a strong interest in the assassins' whereabouts. He suspected that these people had intricate connections with the imperial court. While stopping Dugu Xiashu from acting impulsively, Lu Lingfeng also revealed his complex feelings for Su Wuming to Dugu Xiashu.
After some explanation, Lu Lingfeng finally realized the unusual nature of this case and decided to temporarily stay to uncover the truth together with everyone. Fei Jishi, in a light and humorous way, expressed his willingness to stay, not forgetting to make a few jokes to add a bit of levity to the tense atmosphere. When Chun Shan saw Lu Lingfeng, a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes; he yearned for release but also feared facing torture again.
Under Lu Lingfeng's skillful questioning, Chun Shan finally opened up and recounted how he witnessed Dugu Yang being murdered and how he tried to apprehend the killer Lu Er, but unexpectedly witnessed Dugu Yang killing him instead. After Chun Shan witnessed Dugu Yang killing the person, he was utterly terrified. He knew it would be difficult to prove Lu Er's identity, so he tried to extort money from Dugu Yang using this information.
However, Dugu Yang was furious that Chun Shan was still thinking about money at this moment. Although his heart was filled with mixed feelings, he eventually gave Chun Shan ten taels of silver to appease him. After receiving the silver, Chun Shan initially thought it was a large sum, but later learned that the value of the seal was far beyond imagination, so he became greedy and returned to threaten Dugu Yang.
On the other side, Lu Lingfeng decided to go to the Mingqi shop to investigate clues about the body. While expressing admiration for Su Wuming's deduction, he also did not want to be outdone. After Su Wuming woke up, he revealed to Fei Jishi the clue that the body was hidden in a mud figurine.
Fei Jishi immediately took Pei Xijun to the Mingqi shop, intending to create some "trouble" for Lu Lingfeng, as he knew Lu Lingfeng and Su Wuming were secretly competing. As expected, Lu Lingfeng found something unusual when examining the mud figurines and eventually lifted Lou Qingtai's body out of a figurine. Afterwards, Fei Jishi also arrived to confirm Su Wuming's speculation, and Lu Lingfeng ordered Cao Hui to perform the autopsy, with Chun Tiao responsible for recording.
