Episode Guide
Episode 1: Late at night, a murder occurred in a ship cabin amidst heavy fog.
In the realm of prisons, there is nothing graver than capital punishment. And within capital punishment, nothing is weightier than one's first love. And within one's first love, nothing is more crucial than testing it. The person responsible for solving the case seeks to uphold the rights of the living and speak for the dead. In "Song Ci's Compilation of Wrongful Convictions," portrayed by Sun Zeyuan, he places more trust in the evidence provided by the deceased than in the oral accounts of the living. The living often conceal the truth with lies, but the testimony of the deceased can never be false. Some may believe their judgments to be flawless, but they are mistaken. Every trace and every clue at the crime scene tells a story. Song Ci frequently discovers relevant evidence at crime scenes, ultimately proving the facts of the culprit's crime. >>read more
Episode 2: Meng he Sheng was unexpectedly killed.
Song Ci said that the murderer was quite clever and couldn't figure out the whole situation at once. The next puzzles needed to be solved step by step. The first one was how the female ghost could run from the bow to the stern of the boat at the fastest speed and kill Mr. Tian, the local official. Lord Li initially wanted to take the two witnesses as suspects, but Song Ci stopped him and said that he didn't think they were the murderers. >>read more
Episode 3: Song Ci persisted in finding the truth by investigating the murderer.
Based on Tian Yuanwai's appearance, Song Ci deduced that he was likely smothered with silk. However, he initially overlooked this detail because Tian Yuanwai's head was severed. After seeing the body of Meng Hesheng, Song Ci suddenly had a thought. They hurriedly went to the boat, but Shen Xiyue was also present there. Shen Xiyue knew that Song Ci didn't hold a favorable opinion of her, so she proposed a competition between the two to see who could solve the case first. >>read more
Episode 4: Song Ci and Li Zifang set off together.
Sun Butou shouted loudly that Mr. Li had been killed and urged everyone to quickly catch the culprit. However, everyone stood still and watched. In fact, the deceased was not Mr. Li but a fake person. The intention was to lure out the murderer in this way. Sun Butou was controlled, and initially, he argued and claimed to be an official of the court, refusing to be falsely accused. Little did he know that his companion, Yu Heyi, and Meng Hesheng, who pretended to be a female ghost, were also captured. >>read more
Episode 5: Li Zifang learned that his father was deeply trapped in prison.
Bai Xueyan was still very grateful to Song Ci and his group for their rescue, but her own medicine powder could also serve as a self-defense measure. After finishing their conversation, Bai Xueyan hurriedly left. Song Ci and Li Zifang arrived at a remote inn on the outskirts of the city. The rooms here were very expensive. Just as they were about to pay, someone came over and directly placed the money on the table. The room belonged to someone else now, leaving Li Zifang feeling helpless. >>read more
Episode 6: The Curse Comes True: Song Ci Launches an Investigation.
Yancheng is now completely sealed off. Lord Wei informed them that it was likely due to a frightening curse. Lord Wei also mentioned the incident involving General Li's murder. Suddenly, someone approached and informed them that the Mongolian envoy had also died, and the manner of death was extremely peculiar—a sword pierced through the chest, killing him instantly. Song Ci quickly rushed to the scene to conduct a thorough investigation. Once again, it appeared to be a locked-room murder. Some believe it must be the curse of Wanyan Mu, a curse known to be practiced by the Jin Dynasty. >>read more
Episode 7: Song Ci was attacked on the street and was saved by a woman.
General Li's younger brother also revealed what he witnessed at the time. Shortly after Ah Lan left, he heard the news of the Mongolian envoy being killed. Zhao Xiao Liu made some random analysis, while Song Ci suddenly thought of the two women who were upstairs with the Mongolian envoy. Song Ci continued to analyze and felt that some parts didn't make sense. It was very strange to commit murder in a sealed room. Zhao Xiao Liu even suggested that the two women could be the culprits, but they didn't have the strength to do so, and this argument was refuted. >>read more
Episode 8: Song Ci unveils the mystery of the fake envoy from the Jin Dynasty.
Soon, the guards reported that they had found the location where Zhuo Lutu was murdered. Lord Wei and his entourage hurriedly went there. Bai Xue Yan also promptly informed Han Fu about this matter. In fact, Han Fu specifically mentioned Bai Xue Yan as the initiator of the Five Nations Alliance, making him the prime suspect. Now that envoys from other countries had been killed, if Uthman's princess were to be murdered as well, Bai Xue Yan would be the only culprit. Therefore, regardless of who the real murderer was, Han Fu would make Bai Xue Yan the scapegoat. The next step was to determine the identity of the victim. >>read more
Episode 9: A Lan and Bai Xue Yan provided important clues.
With three envoys already dead, it is natural for Han Fu to take responsibility. However, Da Jin's arrival in Yanhui City while he was sick indicates their intention to rebel. Han Fu stated that he would investigate the truth within seven days, and during this time, they are not allowed to enter the city. Song Ci also inquired about Bai Xue Yan's activities before and after the incident. She then mentioned finding a calming incense in Mr. Zeng's room, which matched the one Bai Xue Yan had. Bai Xue Yan was also surprised by this discovery. >>read more
Episode 10: Zhao Xiao Liu paid respects to Song Ci as a master.
Song Ci is currently puzzled, but knows for sure that this matter is definitely related to Mr. Zeng. It seems to be a well-planned conspiracy. Li Zi Fang is also analyzing the situation nearby. This person is extremely skilled at moving around the city, but if they want to go unnoticed in the military camp, they could pretend to be a guard and blend in. Suddenly, Song Ci remembered the case of the female ghost and realized that there might be more than one culprit. >>read more
Episode 11: Shen Xi Yue provided intelligence to Song Ci.
Even after Song Ci left, she continued to think about the situation that Wu Siman had mentioned. Lord Wei was also extremely worried that the killer would strike again. Soon, soldiers from the garrison camp arrived at the inn, ready to rescue Wu Siman. However, the guards at the entrance informed them that someone had already come and taken her away. After a thorough check, they discovered that someone had taken advantage of the situation and changed the pickup time, so Wu Siman had already been taken away by an unknown person. >>read more
Episode 12: The truth behind the curse of the returning geese in the city has been revealed.
Bai Xue Yan and Yin Qiao have trapped Wu Siman, who claims to have important evidence to share with Song Ci. Initially, Song Ci never suspected General Li's younger brother. They always thought that someone had quietly infiltrated the military camp, overlooking the fact that the culprit had been hiding in the frozen camp all along. >>read more
Episode 13: Yin Qiao's return to women's clothing amazed everyone.
Both Bai Xue Yan and Shen Xi Yue knew that each other's intentions were not pure enough. They deliberately wanted to get close to Song Ci, but this time they also made it clear that they would not harm Song Ci. In that case, the two of them also reached a consensus. Shen Xi Yue was also very good and told Bai Xue Yan about her intentions, hoping that they would not become enemies in the future. >>read more
Episode 14: Song Ci and others discovered issues with the graveyard.
In fact, some people also saw the white fox, not only Yin Chao, but also his subordinates. Song Ci also learned about the situation between Yin Xin and them. Yin Qiao only mentioned that Yin Xin had a strange temper. Bai Xue Yan also gave Yin Chao medication, and theoretically, he should have recovered quickly. However, Yin Chao still hasn't woken up, which surprised Bai Xue Yan. >>read more
Episode 15: Song Ci decided to dissect the body to find clues.
After entering, Mrs. Yin said she knew nothing just like them. Song Ci stated that she would only ask three questions: whether she believed in ghostly murder, to which Mrs. Yin replied that she never believed in such things. Song Ci then asked for her opinion on Yin Qiao's father, and Mrs. Yin gave a biased response. Song Ci also inquired about the secrets hidden in Nanzhuang. Mrs. Yin revealed that there was another brother living in Nanzhuang. With these pieces of information, Song Ci had a clearer picture of the entire case. She then informed everyone that she knew who the murderer was, and it was the Taoist priest. The white fox was intentionally placed in the courtyard to make the situation more mysterious. However, there were still some unanswered questions for Song Ci, which required further investigation. She planned to go to Nanzhuang for that purpose. >>read more
Episode 16: Shen Xi Yue uncovered the events of many years.
Song Ci still found it very strange that after the autopsy, there was no trace of poisoning inside the victim's body. Now she could only speculate that the killer had used anesthesia to render the victim unconscious. Song Ci began to guess what the killer's next steps would be. Perhaps they used a burnt wooden stick and inserted it into the victim's anus, indicating that the killer's methods were extremely cruel. >>read more
Episode 17: Song Ci discovered the tragic events of the past through the investigation of the well.
Lang Zhengcai claimed that his purpose for coming here was to eliminate bandits. However, the local officials were unaware of the presence of bandits in the vicinity. Lang Zhengcai directly threatened them, leaving the county magistrate too frightened to speak. In the evening, Lang Zhengcai and his wife set fire to the wooden house. Inside, Song Ci and the others prepared to descend into the dried-up well to investigate. Zhao Xiao Liu stayed close to Song Ci, hiding behind him. Once they went down, they discovered a large number of memorial tablets for the Ye family, indicating that the deaths of their family members were indeed related to the Yin family. >>read more
Episode 18: Fox Ridge Town sees another locked-room murder.
Zhao Xiao Liu believes that the most suspicious person now is Lang Zhengcai. Zhao Xiao Liu even entrusted his personal jade pendant to Lang Zhengcai and asked him to seek help from the county magistrate. Yin Qiao was still paying respects to her father and third uncle in the ancestral hall when suddenly she heard her second uncle scream. Concerned that the culprit might target their family again, she followed the person who screamed outside. Fortunately, her second uncle was unharmed, but Yin Qiao left first. >>read more
Episode 19: Song Ci unravels the secrets at Yin Family Village.
As Song Ci pondered over who the murderer could be, considering that the crime scenes of the two locked-room murders were identical, she discreetly mentioned a person's name to Li Zi Fang, who was surprised. When Yin Qiao returned, Song Ci informed him that she wanted to go back with him because the killer had likely completed their mission and would soon choose to leave. Therefore, they had to seize the opportunity and rush over. >>read more
Episode 20: Bai Xue Yan was injured because of Song Ci.
As Song Ci and his group were preparing to continue their journey, Yin Qiao learned that they had limited funds and specially gave them some silver. Bai Xue Yan and Shen Xi Yue also gave something to Yin Qiao in return. However, at this moment, Jia Gang, the deputy general of Lang Zhengcai, came back with a fierce aura. Before everyone could react, Jia Gang had already rushed in. >>read more
Episode 21: Two factions are fighting over Song Ci.
However, on the other side, Shen Lingxiu of the Shen family tells his daughter, Shen Xi Yue, to quickly invite Song Ci to their residence. In reality, each side has their own ulterior motives. With the help of General Su, Li Zi Fang finally meets his imprisoned father in the dungeon. General Su introduces Song Ci and expresses belief that Song Ci can uncover the truth behind the case of escorting grain and forage. >>read more
Episode 22: Song Ci unravels the truth behind the series of deaths.
With only seven days remaining, they must resolve this matter. Bai Xue Yan has found a white powder, and Li Zi Fang is eager to uncover the truth, especially since his father is still imprisoned and time is running out. Song Ci believes the priority is to determine how the suspect entered the warehouse. All the cases are currently confined to closed rooms, and through careful analysis, Song Ci has gathered some subtle clues. >>read more
Episode 23: The truth about the case of the burned provisions has come to light.
Song Ci brought Yin Qiao and his team to help. She initially wanted to pursue the person in black, but Song Ci stopped her. After all, they didn't know who the person was, and Song Ci was concerned about their safety. The Emperor was awakened in the middle of the night and went to the door to investigate. To his surprise, he found deceased ministers all around, kneeling and begging for his judgment. The Emperor was so frightened that he collapsed to the ground. >>read more
Episode 24: Shen Lingxiu turned out to be the mastermind behind the grain case.
Zhao Xiaoliu also came over, but he didn't expect that these black-clad people would choose to commit suicide by poison. They all had the Shen family's waist tags hanging on them. Zhao Xiaoliu suddenly had a bad premonition. Song Ci also felt that it was not appropriate for them to continue living in the mansion since Shen Xiyue was going to marry Zhao Xiaoliu. Therefore, they decided to leave. >>read more
Ending 25: Song Ci unravels the mystery of the Death Kingdom.
Bai Xue Yan voluntarily apologizes to Song Ci, explaining that he didn't intend to hide anything from him. Song Ci understands Bai Xue Yan's situation and doesn't blame him much. Song Ci states that the Death Kingdom case has no connection to Shen Lingxiu, which surprises Bai Xue Yan. All the clues currently point to Shen Lingxiu's involvement, but it's precisely because the evidence points to him that Song Ci finds it suspicious. Additionally, at the time of the Death Kingdom incident, Shen Lingxiu was eager to destroy it. Furthermore, when Song Ci was investigating the grain case, he didn't inform anyone. However, Shen Xi Yue's sister quickly surrounded them. >>read more
