Episode 9

Wu Ge Lao rebuked his grandson angrily, believing that the imperial power was supreme, but he hid in his room every day doing carpentry, and could not protect Wu Shan from the wind and rain at all.In anger, Mr. Wu Ge broke Wu Shan's woodwork.At this time, the servant informed that Dr. Li was visiting. Mr. Wu Ge suppressed his anger and ordered Dr. Li to come in.However, Wu Shan refused to see a doctor.The servant took out a wooden box and told Wu Shan that Dr. Li said that if he didn't see her, he would take out the box.Wu Shan looked back and recognized that it was the carpentry gift he had given to Dou Zhao.

On the other side, Song Mo carefully prepared wine and food to see Chen Qushui off.Yan Chaoqing and Song Mo both knew that Chen Qushui was talented, but they didn't understand why he was willing to succumb to Dou Zhao.Chen Qushui admitted that he was guilty, but Dou Zhao did not dislike him and accepted him as an aide so that he could spend his old age in peace.This made Song Mo even more curious about Dou Zhao.

Dou Zhao enlightened Wu Shan that important matters concerning marriage should not be taken lightly.Although men and women are different, Dou Zhao's thoughts are the same as Wu Shan's, and he doesn't want to be with someone he doesn't like.Wu Shan explained that he was not ill to coerce Dou Zhao, but because he was assigned errands by his grandfather and could not make free choices, so how could he protect himself.He had respected his grandfather since he was a child and had never disobeyed him, except when it came to marriage.Dou Zhao advised that if Wu Shan could help his grandfather mediate in the court, his grandfather would naturally not have to worry about his marriage and could revitalize the Wu family with his own abilities.Wu Shan suddenly realized after hearing this.When Dou Zhao left, Wu Shan hoped to see her again, but Dou Zhao only wished that he could live a happy life, which reassured her more than seeing her.

Su Lan came to pick up Chen Qushui, which made Song Mo a little confused as to why Dou Zhao didn't come in person.At this time, Dr. Li was brought back by Lu Ming. He was originally invited by Song Mo to treat Wu Shan, but was cleverly arranged by Dou Zhao.Lu Ming caught Su Xin, and Song Mo ordered Lu Ming to invite Dou Zhao over.

When Dou Zhao left, he happened to meet Mr. Wu Ge.Because she was wearing a big cloak, Mr. Wu Ge did not recognize her, but he was suspicious and ordered her to turn around.When Dou Zhao was at a loss, Lu Ming arrived and claimed to ask Dr. Li to see Song Mo.Mr. Wu Ge did not force her and let her go.

Wu Shan returned to the room and stared at the wooden bird Dou Zhao brought in a daze.Mr. Wu Ge was sure that it was Dou Zhao who just came, and persuaded Wu Shan to feel at ease.Wu Shan apologized to his grandfather and spoke his mind.Everything he had in the past was arranged by his grandfather. He envied Dou Zhao and Song Mo's freedom, but he also understood that the court was in deep trouble and the Wu family relied on his grandfather for support.He hopes to work hard and help his grandfather overcome the difficulties.After hearing this, Mr. Wu Ge had tears in his eyes and helped Wu Shan up.

Song Mo learned that the imperial court had attacked the Dingguo army and that the person delivering the order was Dou Shishu, and he suspected that Dou Zhao was holding him back.He ordered people to intercept Dou Zhao for questioning and needed an explanation.Dou Zhao knew that he could not explain clearly, so Song Mo did not return Chen Qushui, but only returned Su Xin to her.

Su Xin was puzzled as to why Dou Zhao did not explain. Dou Zhao shook his head and said that there was no evidence and it was difficult to explain the coincidence.Lu Ming was also dissatisfied with Dou Zhao's scheming and suggested that he marry Dou Zhao and take care of him.But Song Mo believed that this matter might have nothing to do with Dou Zhao.

Song Mo has been asking about the people who escorted Jiang Meisun back to the palace from the Jiying Guards, and learned that there were nine Lu Yin, but there were only eight people who died on the ship, and the youngest one was named Chen Jia.Chen Jia was kicked out of the Shadow Guard because he liked gambling, but his adoptive father valued his ability and kept him by his side.After his adoptive father was killed, he escaped by diving and indulged in gambling every day.After Song Mo found him, he forced him to tell the truth, and Chen Jia was willing to follow Song Mo to avenge his adopted father.

Ji Yong wrote a letter saying that people from the Shipping Department had seized An Su's ship and asked to cut off business dealings with Dou Zhao.Dou Zhao realized that the matter might involve the court and decided to go to Futing in person to understand the situation.Song Mo also rushed to Futing to investigate the cause of Jiang Meisun's death.

While resting on the way, Dou Zhao was worried, and An Su persuaded her to eat something.In order not to worry Mrs. Cui, Dou Zhao did not tell her when he went out, but asked the maid to pretend that she had smallpox and pretend to be sick.Zhao Zhangru was covering from the side.

Futing was full of refugees, and Dou Zhao and his maid distributed food as soon as they arrived.Because the people used to grow tea, but after the death of Duke Dingguo, the ship was stopped and the tea could not be sold, and the people were miserable.

Ding Wei, the general manager of the Municipal Shipping Department, forced An Su and Dou Zhao to sign a confession pleading guilty to colluding with pirates. If they did not plead guilty, the crime would be increased to one level.Dou Zhao accused Ding Wei that he would not be able to take responsibility if it resulted in a serious crime, but Ding Wei took out the weapons and claimed that they were found on the ship, which was obviously a frame-up.Dou Zhao asked for witnesses, but Ding said that he could not produce witnesses, so he still sent Dou Zhao and An Su to prison for torture.

Dou Zhao knew that Ding Wei did not dare to torture in the hall because he was afraid of being criticized by the people.Ding Wei told Dou Zhao that Ansu had already confessed everything. If Dou Zhao didn't confess, don't blame him for dragging others into the trap.But Dou Zhao believes that An Su is the only one who will not betray her.

When Ding Wei was about to continue the torture, Song Mo arrived and satirized Ding Wei that his methods were too poor to get anyone to confess.Ding Wei knew that Song Mo's methods were vicious, so he simply asked Song Mo to interrogate him.In his opinion, Song Mo and Dou Zhao were at odds, and Song Mo had a distinguished status, so he simply sold him a favor and let Song Mo interrogate Dou Zhao alone.

Song Mo suspected that Dou Zhao and Dou Shishu had conspired and asked Dou Zhao to give an explanation.Dou Zhao just hoped not to confuse him with Dou Shishu.Song Mo pretended to torture Dou Zhao, but he was actually using powder to treat golden sores on his hands.For fear of being discovered, Song Mo also whispered to Dou Zhao to scream twice.Dou Zhao pretended to shout, which made Ding Wei even more certain that Song Mo was a cruel person.

Song Mo continued to ask Dou Zhao why she had known for a long time that she could eliminate pirates and made a lot of money by buying ships.Dou Zhao explained that because of Jiang Meisun's prowess, it was only a matter of time before the pirates were eliminated.But Song Mo didn't believe this and continued to ask.I learned from An Su that Dou Zhao sold all his ships at the beginning of the year. He seemed to have known what would happen and that Jiang Meisun would die.Dou Zhao found it difficult to explain this.