Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty Episode 25

The plot thickens

There is incense by the alter and Yingtao lights it and calms the alligators so that they all escape from the tavern. XiJun says there is no way Yingtao can be the daughter of governor Li. Yingtao was indeed the daughter of the governor, however, the governor was a replacement for the one that was supposed to be there. XiJuan confirmed that governor Li was a young man in 30’s and had bought his position rather than earn it. This was the reason she didn’t like him. The girl escapes using a knockout powder and Su finds her the following day. They go to the mute’s grave and the father shows up. This is where we learn that the chang’anlady was killed because she knew who the real Li was. He came to give Su the last copy of the records and to charge him with the care of his daughter. They hatch a plan to get to the island. Fei and Lu steal the god wine and then let themselves get caught. Lu is the one tied up and transported to the island. He is given a tool to cut his rope and Lu hurls himself into the water. Now it will be him against gator in the water.😬Su shows up at the celebration for the minister’s retirement. There is wine given to the guests of honor and the tuo faction says all the merchants and politicians will be on board to the island. The guest of honor says he is otherwise engaged and politely but firmly refuses the invitation. Episode ends as faction leader is incensed and screaming.

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