Ep. 9: Hua Cheng seeks truth behind King Anle's death and the Yong An massacre while Qianqiu observes.
Aired on December 27, 2023
Hua Cheng is driven to uncover the reality surrounding the death of King Anle. His investigation focuses on revealing the truth about Xie Lian's history and the events that led to the massacre of Yong An. As Hua Cheng pursues these answers, Qianqiu remains present, watching the proceedings unfold. Qianqiu holds personal memories of these past events, observing with a sense of recollection. The narrative centers on the quest for historical clarity regarding the royal death and the tragic destruction of the city, highlighting the contrasting perspectives of the investigator and the witness.
Episodes
- Ep. 5 · Xie Lian, Shi Qingxuan, and Ming Yi arrive at Hua Cheng's armory, where Lang Qianqiu challenges Hua Cheng.
- Ep. 6 · Xie Lian confined in Xianle Palace recalls Hua Cheng before silver butterflies arrive
- Ep. 7 · Feng Xin and Mu Qing pursue Xie Lian while Hua Cheng creates obstacles
- Ep. 8 · Xie descends into the Ghost King's tunnels and finds captured humans being herded to their death.
- Ep. 9 · Hua Cheng seeks truth behind King Anle's death and the Yong An massacre while Qianqiu observes.
- Ep. 10 · The truth behind the Golden Banquet and Xie's bloody involvement is finally exposed.
- Ep. 11 · Xie Lian questions his past connection with Hua Cheng after a tense discussion about the Golden Feast Massacre.
- Ep. 12 · Xie Lian reveals banquet massacre truth to Junwu before visiting Xian Le ruins