Yongan Dream Episode 2 Recap
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In the Censorate, Shen Zhen's father was secretly poisoned. Fortunately, the jailer discovered it in time, and his life was not in danger. Censor Zhou learned from the yamen runner that the criminal who had infiltrated the prison committed suicide to escape punishment, claiming in the confession letter that he was a relative of the victims of the Western City Canal incident and risked his life out of resentment towards Shen Wenqi. There must be a trick here.
Censor Zhou was pondering this when he suddenly heard a commotion outside the door. Shen Ran personally came to visit the prison but was blocked outside the door by the jailer and was not allowed to enter. Shen Ran was well-versed in laws and regulations and directly pointed out that the jailer had no right to prevent people from visiting prisoners.
Censor Zhou came before Shen Ran and, upon hearing her recite the laws fluently, immediately reprimanded the jailer for being too strict and fined him according to the regulations. Shen Zhen thought about it at home and still felt that her father had deposited something at Jinshi Bank. Just as she was preparing to go to the bank with her maid to investigate again, some yamen runners arrived at her house, insisting on searching the house for evidence.
Shen Zhen was anxious to go out, but the person who came was Lu Shiyan. He instructed his subordinates to search carefully and then noticed the sachet she was wearing. Lu Shiyan took the sachet, originally thinking it contained poison or a knockout drug, but it turned out to be just an ordinary sachet. Lu Shiyan searched the place and, finding nothing, prepared to take the sachet back with him. Shen Zhen blocked his way, demanding her sachet back.
Indeed, there was no need to confiscate items made by women. Lu Shiyan returned the item. Shen Zhen then threw it away directly in front of everyone. After Lu Shiyan left, Shen Zhen hurried to the bank with her maid. Relying on her memory, she found drawer number eight, opened the lock, and indeed found something belonging to her father. It was a detailed construction drawing, which should be a very important piece of evidence.
Shen Zhen knew her current situation was dangerous and she couldn't leave with the drawing safely, so she locked it back up. But she didn't know that someone had already secretly targeted her and followed closely, stealing the drawing. Shen Zhen had not yet left the bank when she found the inner door locked. A fire suddenly broke out at the bank, filling the place with thick smoke.
Shen Zhen frantically searched for drawer number eight, but it was locked, and she couldn't open it despite great effort. Moreover, someone blatantly started pushing her towards the epicenter of the disaster. Just then, Lu Shiyan passed by, saw the bank was on fire, and also saw Shen Zhen's maid outside. He immediately rushed in and rescued Shen Zhen. The people attempting to abduct Shen Zhen saw Lu Shiyan's agility and quickly fled.
Lu Shiyan opened drawer number eight, but it was empty. They quickly realized the case was no small matter. Lu Shiyan asked about the characteristics of the people who had just tried to abduct Shen Zhen. Shen Zhen speculated it should be related to the Marquis of Suning's residence. In the thick smoke just now, she smelled a peculiar fragrance. This kind of spice could only be blended by her sister. Furthermore, this bank was opened by her uncle-in-law.
Shen Zhen analyzed the situation clearly and logically. Lu Shiyan promised to help Shen Zhen find evidence, but his only request was for Shen Zhen to cry now. Shen Zhen was baffled by Lu Shiyan's suggestion, especially since there was no reason to cry. So, Lu Shiyan created a sad atmosphere for her. Thinking back on the recent misfortunes her family had encountered, Shen Zhen burst into tears. Then Lu Shiyan's chest started to ache again.
He immediately called for her to stop, telling Shen Zhen not to cry anymore. With the construction drawing stolen, the most important thing now was to find evidence. To prove her suspicions, she decided to make a bold attempt to verify her guess. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Shen Zhen ran to her aunt's house, claiming she had just been in danger at the bank and almost killed.
Her aunt appeared very caring on the surface, immediately having her subordinates prepare a bath and change of clothes for Shen Zhen. Her aunt had watched her grow up since childhood, and Shen Zhen felt her aunt should still love her. However, what happened next chilled her heart. After Shen Zhen bathed, her aunt offered warm comfort, changed her into beautiful clothes, and had her rest in the guest room.
Unexpectedly, after a short while, Xu Wei walked straight into the room. Shen Zhen reprimanded Xu Wei, saying he shouldn't take advantage of her vulnerability, but the other party was shameless and paid no heed. With no tools nearby, Shen Zhen could only pretend to go along with him, buying time to think of a solution. Xu Wei claimed that the person who got the construction drawing was Shen Zhen's uncle-in-law.
As long as Shen Zhen obediently agreed to submit to him, he would ensure the drawing was returned intact. Shen Zhen pretended to be weak and helpless, proposing they drink a cup of betrothal wine together, and then, taking advantage of his unpreparedness, she ran out the door. Shen Zhen came to her aunt's garden, but Xu Wei and his servants were still pressing closer. Shen Zhen begged her aunt for help, but the other party was indifferent.
Her uncle-in-law even said that being favored by Xu Wei was a great fortune. Xu Wei attempted to force himself upon her in front of everyone. Shen Zhen resisted desperately, refusing to yield. Just as her clothes were about to be torn, fortunately, Lu Shiyan arrived! Trespassing on the Marquis of Suning's residence was a serious crime. Lu Shiyan claimed he had received a report that there was important evidence in the Marquis's residence.
Shen Zhen's uncle-in-law knew he was in the wrong and did not dare to challenge him. Xu Wei, who had harassed a respectable woman, was also taken away. Shen Zhen kept crying. Lu Shiyan told her not to cry. At the same time, he felt an unbearable pain in his chest and fainted.
