Ke Jingping grants Yun Hongshen permission to investigate Ling Han discreetly. Shi Changsheng advises Ke Jingping to handle the Ling Han situation carefully and cleanly. Ling Han feels humiliated and outsmarted by Yun Hongshen, suspecting he’s fallen into a trap set by the deceased Yang Ziming. An unusual radio signal alerts the military command, leading Ke Jingping and Zhu He to believe the Japanese are searching for Yang Ziming’s hidden codebook. Ke Jingping’s position becomes precarious as his superiors distance themselves. Wu escapes execution with the help of unknown allies. Yun Hongshen meets Wu, who informs him of his approved party membership and leads him through the oath. Yun Hongshen shares his findings with Ke Jingping, suggesting Milan is “Guiche” and revealing her true identity. Suddenly, Xu Weihua calls, claiming Ling Han tried to kill him. Ke Jingping orders Ling Han’s arrest. Meanwhile, Yun Hongqi and Xiao Dao encounter a shootout between the military command and Milan’s group, but Milan escapes.
Main Events:
- Ke Jingping allows Yun Hongshen to investigate Ling Han.
- Shi Changsheng advises Ke Jingping on handling the Ling Han situation.
- Ling Han feels outsmarted and trapped by Yun Hongshen.
- Unusual radio signals suggest the Japanese seek the codebook.
- Ke Jingping’s position weakens as he loses trust from superiors.
- Wu escapes execution.
- Yun Hongshen officially joins the Communist Party.
- Yun Hongshen shares his findings with Ke Jingping, including Milan’s true identity and her potential link to “Guiche.”
- Xu Weihua reports Ling Han’s attempted murder, leading to his arrest order.
- Yun Hongqi and Xiao Dao witness a shootout between the military command and Milan’s group.
Character Developments:
- Yun Hongshen: Formally joins the Communist Party, taking a more active role.
- Ke Jingping: Navigates a delicate political situation, balancing his duties and suspicions.
- Ling Han: Grows increasingly desperate and isolated.
- Wen Yeming: Contributes to the investigation, confirming Milan’s true identity.
Themes:
- Trust and Betrayal: The episode highlights the shifting alliances and uncertain loyalties within the military command.
- Truth and Deception: The pursuit of truth continues as Yun Hongshen and his allies work to expose the true enemy.
- Duty and Sacrifice: Yun Hongshen’s commitment to the cause underscores the theme of duty and sacrifice.
This episode marks a significant turning point with Yun Hongshen officially joining the Communist Party. The lines between allies and enemies blur as suspicions grow and the net tightens around Ling Han. The action-packed climax with the shootout leaves the audience on the edge of their seats, eager to see the final confrontation and the resolution of the “Kunwu” mystery.
