Milan uses Yun Hongshen and Wen Yeming as distractions while she searches for the codebook. Yun Hongshen picks his handcuffs and they escape, rescuing Zhu He along the way. They head towards the church, suspecting it’s a trap. Ling Han, Milan, and Zong Fang realize they’ve been tricked by Ke Jingping. Milan disguises herself to buy train tickets to Shanghai, but Xiao Huang spots her and informs Yun Hongqi. Despite Yun Hongshen’s warning, Yun Hongqi goes to the train station. At the church, Yun Hongshen and Ke Jingping allow Ling Han to find the “codebook” while secretly observing. Ling Han is killed by an unseen assailant. Before dying, Ling Han reveals to Yun Hongshen that he is not Kunwu, raising suspicions about Ke Jingping.
Main Events:
- Yun Hongshen and Wen Yeming escape captivity and rescue Zhu He.
- They head towards the church, aware it might be a trap.
- Ling Han, Milan, and Zong Fang realize Ke Jingping has outsmarted them.
- Milan attempts to escape by train but is spotted.
- Yun Hongqi goes to the train station against Yun Hongshen’s advice.
- Yun Hongshen and Ke Jingping lure Ling Han into a trap at the church.
- Ling Han finds the “codebook” but is killed.
- Dying Ling Han reveals he is not Kunwu, casting suspicion on Ke Jingping.
Character Developments:
- Yun Hongshen: Displays quick thinking and resourcefulness in escaping and strategizing.
- Ke Jingping: His manipulative actions and secretive behavior raise further suspicion.
- Ling Han: Meets his demise, revealing a surprising truth before dying.
Themes:
- Deception and Misdirection: The episode is filled with twists and turns as characters deceive each other and the audience.
- Truth and Revelation: Ling Han’s dying words bring a shocking revelation, shifting the focus of the investigation.
- Justice and Retribution: Ling Han’s death, though unexpected, brings a sense of justice and sets the stage for the final confrontation with the true Kunwu.
This episode delivers a thrilling climax with unexpected twists and turns. The revelation that Ling Han is not Kunwu throws the entire narrative into a new light, leaving the audience questioning everyone’s motives and eagerly anticipating the final showdown. The episode ends with a heightened sense of mystery and suspense, promising a dramatic conclusion to the series.
