Episode 3 recap: Niu Da Chun murder case closed.
Song A Jiu pretended to be kicked far away by He Shou Xin and took the opportunity to observe and enter the secret floor. Song Shi Jie disguised himself as Sun Jiuniang and acted as if he knew nothing, even speaking on behalf of San Niang. Song A Jiu kept hinting that there was something inside He Shou Xin's room. After understanding the hint, He Shou Xin pretended to smell a strange odor and wanted to go in and search.
At this time, Song Shi Jie brought a chamber pot and asked He Shou Xin to smell it. This dispelled He Shou Xin's suspicions, and after receiving the hint, he pretended to prove San Niang's innocence. Then he led the official away. The people in Yichun Ge were all shocked. After comforting everyone, San Niang called Song Shi Jie upstairs. Ling Long and Xiao Feng looked at Song Shi Jie with a somewhat malicious gaze, and they were more suspicious of him.
San Niang asked Song Shi Jie what he really knew. Song Shi Jie pretended to have forgotten everything that happened earlier. San Niang realized that Song Shi Jie was a clever person based on today's events. San Niang felt that she could be in trouble, but Yichun Ge couldn't be in trouble as it was where many sisters made a living.
Song Shi Jie also agreed with San Niang's statement and took out the medicine he had hidden. San Niang told Song Shi Jie that these herbs were used to make Hongyuan Dan. Song Shi Jie thought the medicine could grant immortality, but San Niang told him that not all the customers who came here were capable, yet they refused to admit it and blamed women. They caused trouble and even resorted to violence, so they could only rely on this medicine to maintain order.
San Niang agreed to let Song Shi Jie become the manager, but she made him promise not to mention this medicine. Ling Long thought Song Shi Jie was quite capable. Within such a short time, he gained San Niang's trust, while she had been here for many days without developing a deeper relationship with San Niang.
Ling Long decided to closely monitor Song Shi Jie and Song A Jiu from now on. Song A Jiu asked Song Shi Jie if the mystery of the Spider Demon had been solved. While they were discussing it enthusiastically, they noticed many people watching them from behind, which made them feel awkward, so they quickly left.
Ling Long took Song Shi Jie away to interrogate him about his intentions for getting close to San Niang. Song Shi Jie had just escaped from Ling Long and entered the bathhouse, but there was no one inside anymore. He regretted missing the opportunity for that kind of scene. Song A Jiu told He Shou Xin to investigate Niu Da Chun.
Song Shi Jie quickly gained San Niang's approval. He wanted to give San Niang the monthly money and return home, and San Niang generously offered him twenty taels. Song Shi Jie proposed to sell Hongyuan Dan to repay the favor. Mr. Wang admired Song A Jiu, and although Song A Jiu looked pained, Song Shi Jie told him that sometimes one must endure small grievances for greater plans.
The official found Niu Da Chun. In order to prevent the exposure of the Hongyuan Dan incident, Niu Da Chun bribed Guan Chuan with silver and escaped unscathed. Song Shi Jie advised San Niang to dispose of the medicine. Just as they finished disposing of it, He Shou Xin arrived to search. Song Shi Jie hinted that Niu Da Chun should come back after He Shou Xin left. Niu Da Chun arrived and started beating up San Niang and Song Shi Jie, eventually tying them up.
Niu Da Chun confessed to Song Shi Jie and San Niang that he was the one who killed Gong Xiao Fan, and he even proudly swore to the heavens. However, what Niu Da Chun didn't expect was that He Shou Xin and his men were outside and overheard everything. Niu Da Chun continued to argue his case in court.
Song Shi Jie presented evidence on the spot to prove Niu Da Chun's guilt. Ling Long was shocked after learning about Song Shi Jie's identity, and even San Niang was somewhat surprised, although she didn't show it on her face. Song Shi Jie analyzed that Gong Xiao Fan and Niu Da Chun were originally business partners, but Gong Xiao Fan was stingy and treated Niu Da Chun poorly. Over time, Niu Da Chun harbored resentment and wanted to replace him.
Niu Da Chun admitted that he only killed Gong Xiao Fan and had no involvement in other matters. He Shou Xin sentenced Niu Da Chun to immediate execution. San Niang was also guilty, but Song Shi Jie used his persuasive skills to convince everyone to only impose a punishment of 500 taels of silver and three years of exile.
He Shou Xin reluctantly gave the gold card to Song Shi Jie and the others. Song A Jiu complained that officials were too poor, and Song Shi Jie, holding the gold card, wanted to take A Jiu to enjoy a carefree life. When they arrived at Yichun Ge, they experienced a different atmosphere.
Ling Long felt that Song Shi Jie was someone who liked to put on an act. San Niang was very grateful to Song Shi Jie for helping her clear her name and defending her in court. San Niang also wanted to take the opportunity to probe Song Shi Jie. She questioned why Niu Da Chun was not the real killer. However, Song Shi Jie didn't realize that San Niang had already lit incense when she entered the room, and at that moment, he felt dizzy.
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