Episode Summary
Fusheng's clinic initially struggles but gains popularity after he resolves a conflict with Wen Yu and offers free care. Xu Buhuai seeks treatment for an embarrassing condition, which leads to public mockery and a confrontation. Meanwhile, the investigation into the Cloud-shaped Jade points to a storyteller, Sun Siming strikes a dangerous deal with Li Zhiming to save his own life, and Xu Buhuai's carriage mysteriously bursts into flames.
Spoiler Alert
Sun Siming Plays the Nice Guy
Sun Siming is making smart moves. He brings medicine to the group personally. He acts very generous. He suggests they visit Fusheng’s clinic for proper care. He also mentions the Jibei Chamber of Commerce is there to help. This charm offensive works. He wins the crowd over completely.
Wen Yu recovers from his illness. He heads to the city wall to get some fresh air. He enjoys the freedom. His daughter, Wen Yu, joins him there. They talk about her future marriage. The father notices something important. His daughter clearly likes Fusheng. He decides not to push her toward Xu Buhuai anymore. He actually thinks Fusheng is a much better man.
The Clinic Struggles
Wen Yu takes charge as the boss of the new clinic. But business is terrible. No patients show up for days. It is dead silent. Wen Jiu arrives with one bright spot. He brings an appointment letter. Fusheng is officially a coroner now. This is great news.
Things get awkward fast. A patient comes in screaming about stomach pain. Fusheng spots the lie instantly. Wen Yu hired an actor to make the place look busy. Fusheng gets annoyed. He thinks this is dishonest. Wen Yu feels hurt. She just wanted to help. She runs out to the street to find real patients. She tries to drag people in. Her aggression scares everyone away.
Making Amends
Night falls. Fusheng feels guilty about his anger. He apologizes to Wen Yu. She apologizes too. She realizes her high status intimidates the common people. That is why no one comes in. They make up. Fusheng gets an idea to fix the problem.
The next day is totally different. The clinic is packed. Word got out that Fusheng offers free treatment. His skills are also the real deal. Even Hulu shows up. He wants to be Fusheng's apprentice. Fusheng agrees. He knows Hulu needs a future outside Chunyun Pavilion.
The Arrogant Patient
Xu Buhuai stomps into the clinic. He kicks other patients out. He demands immediate attention. Fusheng checks his pulse. The diagnosis is embarrassing. Xu has a kidney deficiency. Fusheng writes a prescription. Xu leaves happy. He thinks he found a cure.
Fusheng needs a specific ingredient for the medicine. He goes to the stables that night. He needs urine from a pregnant mare. Tuoba Ruo catches him. She works as a killer for the Horse Department. She thinks he is a thief. He explains he needs the urine for medicine. She guesses it is for Xu Buhuai. She laughs hard. She even lends him her dagger to help.
Public Humiliation
Xu Buhuai goes to a storytelling hall the next day. He acts like a jerk to the staff. The storyteller begins a tale about Xu’s heroism. Xu expects applause. But the crowd laughs instead. They heard the rumors about his kidney issues. A hero with that problem is a joke to them. Xu gets furious. He storms out.
He goes back to the clinic. He threatens Fusheng. He tells the doctor to keep his mouth shut.
The Jade and the Fire
Feng Qianli makes progress on the investigation. He tracks down the Cloud-shaped Jade. A man named Han Shuo pawned it. A buyer named Fang Zhiyuan picked it up. This buyer turns out to be the storyteller.
Trouble finds Sun Siming. Masked men kidnap him from the stables. They take him to a wasteland. Li Zhiming steps out of the shadows. He is angry Sun met with the Envoy alone. He wants to kill Sun. Sun bargains for his life. He promises to help Li achieve his goals. He just wants to stay in Xichuan safely. Li agrees to spare him.
Xu Buhuai tries to prove his virility that night. He parties hard at Chunyun Pavilion. He gets in his carriage drunk. He heads home. Suddenly, the carriage catches fire. The flames spread fast. Locals watch in horror. They think a Ghost Carriage has appeared.
