Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty 2 唐朝诡事录之西行 Episode 12

Lu Lingfeng tentatively talked with Ma Huai and expressed his recognition of his character. Then the conversation changed and he asked about his motive for killing Lou Qingmai. Ma Huai showed a guilty conscience, and glanced at Niu Daiming beside him from time to time, who had an abnormal look on his face. Under Lu Lingfeng's questioning, Niu Daiming revealed that he had sneaked into Duguyang's store in an attempt to steal treasure while Duguyang was invited to drink, but he firmly denied being involved in the murder. Lu Lingfeng pointed out keenly that he did not directly mention the murder, but Niu Daiming's nervous reaction seemed to conceal it. Obviously, Niu Daming's psychological defense had cracks and he was in chaos.

The facts gradually emerged. It turned out that it was Niu Daiming who brutally killed Lou Qingmai due to greed and selfish desires. Later, Dugu Yang returned and unfortunately encountered Lu Er. In order to protect Chunshan's life, he resolutely killed Lu Er. However, instead of being grateful, Chunshan denied his crime and put all the responsibilities on his brother-in-law Duguyang. His behavior was disgusting, and Lu Lingfeng regarded him as a complete villain.

Cao Hui was emotional when she heard this. Lao Fei quickly comforted her, reminding her that Lu Lingfeng was only analyzing the case and the truth had yet to be verified. At this moment, Niu Daming suddenly broke in and not only killed Dugu Yang, but also tried to take possession of his wife. He relied on his connections in the government and tried to make this matter a minor matter. However, the sudden appointment of the new county magistrate disrupted his wishful thinking. Niu Daming realized that if he killed one more person or several people, he would not be able to escape the law, so he became more unscrupulous and tried to make the same mistake again and again.

Uncle Duguya was so indignant that he vowed to bring Niu Daming to justice and let him receive the punishment he deserved until his skin was torn apart. However, when Lu Lingfeng was about to apply to close the case, Su Wuming made a key request, that is, let the witness Zhong Bo appear in court to correct himself. Uncle Zhong seemed quite proud of the scene where he was about to witness the Niu Daiming commit suicide, even a little forgetful. But Su Wuming was not fooled by its appearance, and directly exposed Zhong Bo's true motive - he actually wanted to avenge Xun Bo and expose Niu Daiming's crime of killing innocent people indiscriminately.

Cao Hui was so distraught that she desperately wanted to know who killed her son. Su Wuming calmly pointed out that Uncle Zhong must know the inside story. Faced with doubts, Zhong Bo initially quibbled, but under Su Wuming's pressure, he finally revealed the truth. It turns out that Chun Tiao was maliciously spread by Niu Daiming, and although Dugu Yang had doubts, he accidentally killed someone to save his brother-in-law Chun Shan. He knew very well that as a gangster, he should have followed the motto of not killing people, but he made a big mistake out of impatience. In order to cover up the truth, Dugu Yang decided to carry the body back home, but he never expected that this move would lead to more tragedies.

When Cao Hui heard this, her heart twisted like a knife. She began to wonder if her son had committed suicide because he could not bear the pressure. Uncle Zhong's further confirmation made her even more convinced of her suspicion. At the same time, she also learned Duguyang's last words before his death - he felt that his yin energy was too strong and decided to kill himself, leaving behind a puzzle: who will be the first to discover him, and who will be the real one? murderer. Later, Duguyang committed suicide. Uncle Zhong had no choice but to act in accordance with Duguyang's last wish.

After going through untold hardships, Su Wuming finally solved the case, but due to overexertion, he vomited blood and fainted. In his dream, he met the soul of Dugu Yang, and the two had a profound conversation. After waking up, he found Cherry standing by his bed, scolding him for ignoring his own safety. Su Wuming quickly apologized and admitted his mistake. Lao Fei joked on the sidelines and asked him to use practical actions to express his apology. Su Wuming took the opportunity to ask Lu Lingfeng, but Lao Fei saw through his true intention at a glance.

On the other side, when Uncle Duguya and Lu Lingfeng were sorting out Duguyang's belongings, they found the money he left behind and a letter to his wife. In this letter, Duguyang expressed his deep guilt and helplessness towards his family. He knew that his identity could not bring happiness to his wife and future generations, so he chose to let go. This discovery was difficult for Harujo to accept. She could not accept that her father had sacrificed everything for her. And Duguyang's spirit of sacrifice moved everyone present.

Harutiao resolutely stated that he would not evade his responsibilities and took the initiative to ask Ying to serve as a widower. This move made Cao Hui feel deeply guilty and realized that he had wrongly blamed his daughter-in-law. When Lu Lingfeng faced Su Wuming, his heart was complicated, with admiration and resistance. Especially when Su Wuming mentioned the assassin, he became even more suspicious of Su Wuming's motives. Su Wuming cleverly put forward a request for a salary increase, which eased the tension.

Ma Huai was grateful to Lu Lingfeng because he had cleared his grievances. Uncle Duguya was immersed in the grief of losing his loved ones, but he also realized that the help from Su Wuming and others was priceless. In his dream, he received guidance from Dugu Yang, and when he woke up, he found an important seal, which made him even more convinced of his family's mission. Chun Tiao refused to accept the seal, insisting that it should belong to the Dugu family, and invited Uncle Dugu Ya to come to his home to taste the cakes that Dugu Yang had "brought in a dream" to express his memory and respect for his relatives.