【Multi | FULL】EP09 Niu Daming wants to possess Chun Tiao | 唐朝诡事录之西行 | iQIYI
[English subtitles are available] [Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty II To the West] [Episode 9] Hasn’t your daughter-in-law, Chuntiao, come back? She? After my son died, she became even crazier. What… What does that mean? She despised my son for being a coroner. They quarreled every day, and she often ran away. Coroners are not government officers. They are neither officials nor clerks. They are only called upon when there is a murder case. The payment for postmortem is pitifully low. Since they often deal with corpses, people think karma will find them, and thus, they are not respected. However, a coroner is indispensable and irreplaceable in solving cases. Determining the time of death, reconstructing the method of the crime, and finding the murder weapon all rely on the coroner. It is truly a humble position with heavy responsibilities. You… actually understand coroners so well. Many people are unwilling to live next to a coroner. In many places, they even require coroners to use doors made of black wood to distinguish them from others. Just now, when I came in, I noticed it. It looks like Shiyang also has this custom. People from a coroner’s family cannot participate in the imperial examinations. If it’s a girl, it’s not easy to find a good marriage. You understand the hardships of a coroner’s family so well. Madam, today, it was my honor to assist you in the postmortem. Your precise technique and accurate judgment have truly impressed me. After hearing what you said, I’m no longer afraid of losing face. Although Chuntiao is good, I’m afraid she can’t escape involvement in my son’s death. She has a younger brother named Chunshan. Half a month ago… [Treasure Pavilion] Dong Haogu, I’m warning you! If you dare to seduce my sister ever again, I won’t go easy on you! She’s here for tea. How could you say I seduced her? There’s no smoke without fire! You don’t have to admit it. But I, Chunshan, am upright! And my brother-in-law treats me well. Even the shoes on my feet were given by him. Consider this a warning today. If it happens again, I’ll kill you! Can this be considered speaking out of righteousness? You came to tell me about it, aren’t you afraid that my son will kill your sister? [Chunshan, Dugu Yang’s brother-in-law] Well… She deserves it. I, Chunshan, am a man of integrity and can’t stand such things. If this continues, it won’t be my sister being killed by my brother-in-law, but my brother-in-law being killed by them. Fine. How much money do you want from me today? Chunshan is a ne’er-do-well. I suspect that on that day, he actually went to extort Dong Haogu, and only turned against him because he didn’t get the money. However, the affair between Dong Haogu and Chuntiao may not be entirely false. After Dugu Yang found out, what did he say? My son is honest. He didn’t say anything. Is Chuntiao back? No. It sounds like a thief. A thief? Mr. Su. Let me do it. How dare you! Stop! If this thief is dead, there’s no need for an autopsy. He died from bleeding inside the skull caused by a heavy blow to the back of the head. Madam, don’t worry. He won’t die. Who ambushed me? It hurts so much. Chunshan, how dare you? What did you go to Dugu Yang’s house to steal? Steal? Dugu Yang was my brother-in-law. The shoes on my feet were given by him. I went to my brother-in-law’s house today just to take some more clothes. Was that stealing? My brother-in-law has already died. Except for me, who else can his clothes be left to? You know Dugu Yang has died? You’re the one who killed him, aren’t you? What are you talking about? I, Chunshan, am a man of integrity and pride. Don’t think just because you’re high up there that you can slander others as you wish. So it’s a misunderstanding. You can leave now. I can leave? Goodbye. Wait. Is this yours? Yes! No! It’s not mine. Guards. Search him. This is a burial goods store. This clay figurine is for deterring tomb robbers. You are so careless. How did you solve the previous cases? I… Chunshan. This dice was found at the scene where Dugu Yang was killed. Put him to torture. No, no, no! Don’t torture me! Don’t torture me! I’ll confess. I’ll confess everything. Big or Small? Big! Big! Big! Small! Small! Small! Big! Dice are out. Small! Big! Small! Chunshan, the gambling tools this time were brought by you yourself. Are you convinced now? Could it be that I’ll never turn my luck around in this lifetime? Dong? If you want to turn your luck around, come to Treasure Pavilion. Forget it. Dong Haogu, I’ve never gotten involved in the affair between you and my sister. I’m a bit tight on cash now. Could you lend me some money? Never? Then who came to extort me last time? How could that be extortion? I, Chunshan, am righteous. Last time, I was just reminding you. Are you lending me money or not? Making money is better than borrowing. Making money? If I knew how to make money, I would have gotten an umbrella like yours. Help me find a thing. Once I get it, I’ll pay you this amount. Three thousand? Look at your ambition. Well, even if it’s just finding a lump of dirt, it’ll still take time and effort. Three hundred… Isn’t it a bit too little? Okay! I can accept 300 mace. Tell me, what do you need me to find? I’m talking about thirty thousand mace. Thirty thousand? What do you want to find? Dugu Xin? [Justice] Multifaceted Seal? Yes. Dong Haogu said it’s a treasure. I was thinking Dugu Yang definitely didn’t keep the treasure at home. Otherwise, my sister would have known long ago and wouldn’t have had such a hard life. Since it was not at home, it must be at the burial goods store. But Dugu Yang was at the burial goods store every day, working on those clay figurines until midnight. I followed him for several days, and finally, I found an opportunity. Coroner Dugu has a beautiful wife, yet she was taken advantage of by others. Bad boys! Get lost! The new magistrate’s surname is also Dugu. You know what? He invited me for drinks tonight. He said the magistrate invited him for drinks. As soon as I heard that, I knew it was just boasting. No need to record this. It must be recorded. Chunshan, keep going. My goodness. He’s been dealing with these every day. They scared me. Those clay figurines my brother-in-law made all have mechanisms. I dared not touch them. So I searched inside and outside every room. I searched for an hour and still couldn’t find it. So I thought, I might as well wait for him to return and tell him directly that if he has the treasure, he should bring it out, and I’ll go and find Dong Haogu on his behalf, get a good price, and take a share. So, I sat on the chair waiting for him. That’s the whole story. So I left the dice at the burial goods store. I went out of town yesterday to meet a friend. When I returned, I heard that Dugu Yang had died. I cried so hard. Since I was young, my brother-in-law has been the best person to me. I told you I wasn’t stealing. I just wanted to keep some of his clothes as a memento. Yang! How could you pass away like this? Who will take care of me in the future? Enough. Stop crying. What you said does make sense. Everything I said is true. Chunshan, you can’t leave. I’ll find a place for you to think about what else you overlooked. Guards. Take him away. Yes. Get up! Magistrate Dugu! Magistrate Dugu! What is it? Officer Niu, did you find any clues? That Chuntiao is indeed a bad guy! Tell us! Since I got the order, I’ve been watching Chuntiao. Her husband just died, but instead of staying at home, she went to Treasure Pavilion again. Calm down. Take your time. I was afraid of being exposed, so I didn’t follow them upstairs. But half an hour later, when Chuntiao came out, Dong Haogu came out with her. [Treasure Pavilion] Why do I still feel uneasy? Dugu Yang made so many clay figurines. He blocked the revenue stream of tomb robbers. He must be killed by them. They can’t trace it to us. I was right beside them at the time. I heard everything clearly! Shameless! How vicious! Officer Niu, why didn’t you arrest them directly? Well… I still need your order. Besides, Mr. Su is also here. I need your agreement before I can arrest them. That couple of adulterers are so vicious and cruel. Even if they were jailed, I don’t think they would confess. So, we must put them to torture. Magistrate, shall I go and arrest them now? Arrest them. Yes! Mr. Su. Dugu Yang has just died, and Chuntiao went to Treasure Pavilion. This raised suspicions. As for Dong Haogu, he promised thirty thousand mace to Chunshan to find Dugu Xin Multifaceted Seal, indicating he had motives. Then there’s Chuntiao. Her statement, “How could they trace it to us?” has already exposed them. Did I analyze this correctly? Zhou, come with me. Yes. Magistrate, what did Mr. Su mean? He… I… Let’s split into two groups. The four of you go and find Dong Haogu. I’ll go and capture Chuntiao. Officer Niu, do you need a person to assist you? No need. She’s just a woman. I can handle her. Dong Haogu, on the other hand, is extremely dangerous. Remember, if he shows any resistance, don’t let him harm you. Kill him on the spot directly. Yes! Let’s go! What… What… What are you doing? Son, Officer Niu from the government office came to our house. But he came in with a broadsword and asked me what I was doing. I’m telling you, Dugu Yang was murdered by Chuntiao and Dong Haogu. I am here to capture the murderers! Niu Daming, what are you doing? Capturing a murderer. Anyone who resists will be killed. So, are you going to resist or not? You want to kill me? I am carrying out my superior’s order to arrest you, but you are not cooperating. Mother! Help me! Mother! How dare you gash my son! Mother! Help! Help! What are you doing? Officer Niu, what are you doing? Zhou! Step aside! It’s none of your business! Who do you think you are? Is there anyone in Shiyang County who can stop me? Niu Daming! Are you crazy? You impersonated Su Wuming, and now you’re colluding with a murderer. Step aside. Or don’t blame me for what my broadsword might do. Try me. Mr. Su! Mr. Su! Who do you think you are to play the hero? You’re truly overestimating yourself. Who are you talking to? Don’t you know? Who are you to talk to me like this? You’re the one who’s overestimating yourself. Didn’t you understand what I told you that day? I don’t want to have any further entanglements with you, a girl from the Jianghu. Why did you follow me to Shiyang? Su Wuming, you… People with a sharp sword must either be a bandit or a thief. Leave Shiyang immediately! Are you waiting for me to inform the magistrate and have you thrown into prison? Mr. Su, how did you find out it was Niu Daming? Since I got the order, I’ve been watching Chuntiao. Her husband just died, but instead of staying at home, she went to Treasure Pavilion again. He inadvertently used the word “again”. There are only two possibilities. First, he already knew that Chuntiao had been to Treasure Pavilion before. Second, he had already followed Chuntiao before. Exactly. If something happens to you, you would need a coroner too. Nonsense! Niu, you are intentionally trying to disgust me. Magistrate Dugu, please manage Niu Daming. He’s bulling me. I remember now. They knew each other before, or are very familiar with each other. However, what really exposed him was what he made up. Why do I still feel uneasy? Dugu Yang made so many clay figurines. He blocked the revenue stream of tomb robbers. He must be killed by them. They can’t trace it to us. Niu Daming, you said you waited downstairs at Treasure Pavilion for half an hour. If they were truly accomplices, why didn’t they coordinate their confessions during that half an hour, instead of waiting to come before you to say those words? Do you think this makes sense? Besides, the magistrate asked a good question. How vicious! Officer Niu, why didn’t you arrest them directly? If Chuntiao and Dong Haogu really said those words, they would have completely exposed themselves as the murderers. Why didn’t you arrest them directly, but instead came back to report? That couple of adulterers are so vicious and cruel. Even if they were jailed, I don’t think they would confess. So, we must put them to torture. You were trying to cover up your own lies in advance, attempting to coerce Chuntiao and Dong Haogu into taking the blame by torturing them. Could it be that the real murderer of Dugu Yang is you, Niu Daming? I lusted after Chuntiao, but I couldn’t win her over. So I sought revenge. I admit to that. But as for me killing Dugu Yang, what evidence do you have? Magistrate, the night watchman Uncle Zhong took down the reward notice. The night watchman? Call him in. Yes! Uncle Zhong, you have clues about the murder case? Yes. Isn’t there a reward? I want to know if it’s 300 or 500 mace. Well… It depends on the importance of the information you provide. I’ll tell you. Listen carefully. At around 1 o’clock this morning, I saw… him! It was him! He killed Dugu Yang, and fled. I saw it crystal clear! Nonsense! I… Let go of me! I didn’t kill him. I didn’t kill him! Whether you killed him cannot be proved by your own words. Yes! Do you dare to say you didn’t go to the burial goods store yesterday? I did go there. But it was not at 1 o’clock. I was on duty last night. I left the government office at 9:30 p.m., and arrived at the burial goods store at the latest at 9:45 p.m. I said a few words and left. I wanted to inform Dugu Yang that Chuntiao and Dong Haogu were close. I wanted him to cause trouble for Dong Haogu. [Lingdu Burial Goods Store] Say something. If I were you, I would kill that Dong Haogu! Coroners cannot kill people. So are you just going to stand by and watch your wife go to another guy every day? Do you have any backbone? I’m busy. If there’s nothing else, you can leave now. You can divorce Chuntiao. This is my family affair. It’s none of your business. Actually, I just wanted him to divorce Chuntiao. Then I could take the opportunity to please her and ask Chuntiao to marry me. But he acted like it was nothing. Since I couldn’t get what I wanted at the moment, I left. Nonsense! You’re the murderer! You can’t deny it! Zhong, I have no grievances with you. Why are you framing me? I… I often went to the burial goods store during my night watch to ask for water. Coroner Dugu… is a good person. A really good person. You were coveting Dugu’s wife’s beauty and developed evil intentions. You… are so malicious! How dare you slander me! I’ll kill you! I… Niu Daming, you’ve been led astray by a beautiful face. [Shiyang] Magistrate, Dong Haogu has been arrested. Let him wait. Let him wait! Yes. Magistrate, she’s fine. She just needs to rest and cannot be frightened again. Thank you. Magistrate, why haven’t you summoned me to be interrogated? You’re not a suspect. There’s no need for interrogation. Have a seat. Are you going to ask about Dong Haogu or Niu Daming? I don’t even know where to start. Then start from today. When I came back from the postmortem, I was told that Dugu Yang was really dead. The first person I thought of [Treasure Pavilion] was Dong Haogu. Have some tea. The death of Dugu Yang has nothing to do with you, does it? What do you mean? Are you suspecting me? Of course I’m suspecting you. Since the first time we met, you’ve been asking me about the seal Dugu Yang had been keeping. Afterward, you had me investigate where his seal was hidden several times. Yes. I do cherish antiques like my life. But I would never kill for them. Are you telling the truth? Every antique in Treasure Pavilion is genuine. Every word I have said is true. I know it’s not the right time to ask you this question. But I just want to know, if on one side there’s this seal, and on the other side, there’s me, and you can only choose one, which one would you choose? What a question. You holding this seal in your hand, and me holding you in my arms, wouldn’t that solve the problem? Chuntiao! Chuntiao. I… I do desire that multifaceted seal, but I genuinely feel fond of you too. I love antiques, but I’m not greedy. It’s just that, in my opinion, ordinary people don’t deserve to possess those ultimate masterpieces. Just like Dugu Yang doesn’t deserve to have someone as unique as you. He’s already dead! You don’t deserve to mention him! Let me ask you. What if I were to give you that seal? Do you really have the seal? Answer me! I’ll marry you! Is that seal really that important? From the beginning, were you just flattering me, inviting me for tea, and drinking with me, all for that seal? I… Dugu Yang, I’m sorry. Chuntiao! Chuntiao! How many times have you followed me now? I can’t even keep count. But this time is different from before. I was ordered to follow you. If I hadn’t, I wouldn’t have known you went to see that Dong Haogu again. What are you trying to say? Dugu Yang is dead. Even if you want to remarry, you can’t choose him. He’s a businessman. No matter how much money he has, can he truly treat you well? So you’re saying you can treat me well? Am I not treating you well? Chuntiao, search your heart and answer me. Niu Daming, you took me home when I was drunk and tried to rape me! I haven’t reported you yet! I… Yes. I am highly skilled in martial arts. Do you think I really couldn’t force you? I just don’t want to force you. I want you to willingly be with me. I’m willing to wait. This day has finally come. Dugu Yang is dead. Can you marry me now? Shameless! Yes. He just died. I know it’s not the right time to say these things. A month later, I will send someone to propose to you on my behalf. I, Chuntiao, would rather die than let you, a despicable man, get what you want. Get lost! I, Chuntiao, have been reckless, but I am innocent. I went out to have tea or drinks with others only because Dugu Yang was indifferent to me. I wanted to change my life. Why am I not crying, yet the magistrate is crying? Magistrate Dugu is thinking of another girl who has a similar experience to yours. Magistrate, you are so soft-hearted. Chuntiao. Tell me. Is Dugu Xin Multifaceted Seal in your possession? No. I have never seen that multifaceted seal. Eat it while it’s hot. I’m going out for tea! Honey. Can you stop going out for tea? If I don’t go out for tea, should I stay here with you and watch over these mud figures that fill up half the room? I’m doing this to support the family. What a joke. You’ve been making mud figures for so long. But I haven’t seen you bring home any money. It has been seven years. In your eyes, am I just a woman who loves money? I don’t even like tea. I just want someone to talk to. I hope that person is you. But Dugu Yang, ever since you opened this burial goods store, do you know that you’ve almost become a mud figure yourself? Actually, we don’t have to work so hard. Do you remember what you told me when we just got married? You said you had a precious seal. Can I take a look at it? What are you up to? No. It was Dong Haogu who told me he knows you have that seal. Impossible! The seal cannot be sold. Honey, that seal has been passed down from my ancestors. Its existence proves that the Dugu family still has descendants. Who does Dong Haogu think he is? Everything in his Treasure Pavilion combined isn’t worth as much as my seal. He’s just flattering you to trick me into selling the seal. Go and tell him to stop dreaming. Over my dead body! If he has the guts, he can come and kill me! It’s okay you don’t want to sell it! Why did you say such harsh words? Descendants? You’re just a coroner. Your descendants can never take the imperial examinations in their lifetime! They can only be coroners forever! I don’t want to bear your children. I was just speaking out of anger. I wanted him to sell that seal so that we would have money, and he can take me away from Shiyang to a place where no one knows he was ever a coroner, so we could live a good life. Then I would be able to bear his children. Have you got it all down? Dong Haogu, I’m going to ask you questions now. Think carefully before you answer. Because every word you say will be recorded. Do you know why I called you here? Dugu Yang is dead. I have seduced Chuntiao before. I’ve also been longing for Dugu Xin Jet Tumbled Stone Multifaceted Seal. Last night, I went to the burial goods store twice. But I didn’t kill him. Twice? When were they? Why did you go to the burial goods store? Yesterday I had some drinks and couldn’t sleep by 9 p.m. I felt upset. I’ve been in Shiyang for four years. It was because I learned Dugu Xin Multifaceted Seal is here. Initially, I thought it was in some ancient tomb, so I kept trying to buy it from tomb robbers and failed. After many twists and turns, I finally found out it’s actually with Dugu Yang, a poor coroner. When exactly did you go to the burial goods store? I left home at 9:45 p.m. [Lingdu Burial Goods Store] Aren’t you going to ask me why I’m here? What else could it be, besides the seal? Smart man. In fact, besides Chuntiao, I also asked your unreliable brother-in-law, Chunshan. But I thought about it, why don’t we talk face to face? So I came here in the rain. I didn’t expect you’d actually be in the shop. Let’s get straight to the point. I’ll pay you 150 thousand mace. Sell me Dugu Xin Multifaceted Seal. No. It’s a waste in your hands anyway, isn’t it? Dugu Yang, is that seal really a family heirloom? Who would believe you’re a descendant of Dugu Xin? Fine. I was convinced. I’ll pay you 180 thousand mace. Take a look at where your mother lives. You finally got a wife, but she always goes out with others. Look at you. Keeping the treasure seal is useless for you. It’s better to exchange it for some money and turn your luck around. Your ancestors in heaven would also be pleased. Are you really not selling it? Your head must be made of mud. 200 thousand. 300 thousand. Do you really have the seal? This is how much I want, not a penny less. 230 thousand. 240 thousand. Dugu Yang, 300 thousand is impossible. 250 thousand! Deal! I’ve figured it out. I do need money. Here’s what you’re going to do: convert all the money into silver ingots. Bring it to me by 1 o’clock tonight. You want it tonight? Forget it if you have no money. No! Wait! I’ll get it. I gathered all the silver ingots in the shop and at home. It was just enough. I couldn’t wait to return to the burial goods store to make the deal. But when I thought of what Dugu Yang said about meeting at 1 o’clock, I was afraid that arriving too early would give him an excuse not to sell to me. So I had to endure it. I was about to finally get the treasure I’ve been longing for half a lifetime. I was so happy about it. When the time came, the rain had also stopped. When I hurried to the burial goods store, I found that the lights were off. What a despicable coroner. How dare you fool me? It makes no sense. Dugu Yang? Dugu Yang? I didn’t report it to the authorities because I was afraid suspicion would fall on me. You’re in court now. Did you tell the truth? Every antique in Treasure Pavilion is genuine. Every word I have said is true.