Wen Yeming investigates the scene of Yun Hongshen’s capture and discovers evidence of Milan and Zong Fang’s presence. Xiao Huang informs Yun Hongqi and Xiao Dao of Milan and Zong Fang’s hideout. Yun Hongqi confronts Milan, but she overpowers him. Zong Fang shoots Xiao Dao, but Wen Yeming arrives and rescues him. Ke Jingping interrogates Yun Hongshen, who reveals his meeting with Yang Ziming and accuses Ling Han of killing Jing Yu. Yun Hongshen and Yang Ziming play chess, with Yang Ziming hinting at his impending sacrifice. Ke Jingping questions Yang Ziming about his possible connection to Zhongtong and the gold in Shanghai. Yang Ziming plays a coded message on his harmonica for Wu, but the military command agents decipher it and fatally shoot him. Wen Yeming uncovers a connection between Ling Han and Milan, leading Yun Hongshen to suspect Ling Han is Kunwu.
Main Events:
- Wen Yeming finds evidence of Milan and Zong Fang at the capture site.
- Yun Hongqi confronts Milan but is defeated.
- Zong Fang shoots Xiao Dao; Wen Yeming rescues him.
- Yun Hongshen tells Ke Jingping about his meeting with Yang Ziming.
- Yun Hongshen accuses Ling Han of killing Jing Yu.
- Yang Ziming hints at his planned sacrifice while playing chess with Yun Hongshen.
- Ke Jingping suspects Yang Ziming is connected to Zhongtong and the gold.
- Yang Ziming sends a coded message to Wu via harmonica.
- Military command agents kill Yang Ziming.
- Wen Yeming discovers a link between Ling Han and Milan.
- Yun Hongshen suspects Ling Han is Kunwu.
Character Developments:
- Yang Ziming: Sacrifices himself to protect Yun Hongshen and relay vital information.
- Wen Yeming: Continues her investigation, uncovering crucial clues.
- Yun Hongshen: Maintains his innocence and points suspicion towards Ling Han.
- Ke Jingping: Remains conflicted, caught between his duty and suspicions about Ling Han.
Themes:
- Sacrifice and Loyalty: Yang Ziming’s selfless act highlights the theme of sacrifice for a greater cause.
- Deception and Betrayal: Ling Han’s suspected connection to Kunwu deepens the theme of deception and betrayal.
- Truth and Justice: The pursuit of truth and justice drives Wen Yeming and Yun Hongshen’s actions.
This episode marks a turning point in the narrative with the tragic death of Yang Ziming. The revelation of Ling Han’s potential connection to Kunwu sets the stage for a final confrontation and the ultimate unveiling of the true antagonist. The episode ends with a heightened sense of urgency and anticipation for the resolution of the overarching conflict.
