Coroner's Diary Episode 31

The happiest and saddest occasions

Prince Cheng ‘s pride was hurt but unfortunately nothing else. The Feng girl used similar tricks to be noticed with him and secure her place. What neither of them expected was a foolish Qin girl to add to the mix. Xiang is going to get all the attention she thought she wanted and with these two vipers in place with her in between, she will get everything she deserves and then some. Prince Chi charmed both Gma’s and all were prepared for happy festivities with all three princes’ marriages set to take place. The Emperor is happy Prince Chi seems to have fallen in line but remains agitated with Prince Rui not turning over the talisman. Prince Rui and son had a major row over it and the father would not listen to reason tho he was right in how enemies would take advantage of change in leadership. This cost him his life and the Emperor is very like the over acting artist. His laments are laughably fake. The dowager has collapsed and wants her son returned to her. Prince Chi collapses there but returns his father to the palace and gives the emperor the tiger tally with no other words said. The emperor had no tears for his sibling but was all about clutching the tally. He now feels in control. As evil as Cheng is, this seems more of the Emperor’s doing than his. We will see what comes out in the wash as things unfold. I did enjoy the look on Cheng’s face when the bride’s name was given. They deserve each other. The emperor used this to counter the brother’s death as a hunting accident. He covered up the incidents that led to the death in one quick verdict. Wan has used a very specific technique to prepare the bones from Jin’s mansion and Minister Li noted whose technique it was but didn’t say anything further when she responded with learning from books. He does not want this case brought to the emperor because the deceased is the bodyguard of Prince Jin. This now is a cause to reopen the case and he is most reluctant to have it go there. He does have reasons for hiding this. It is not clear if it is to hide things for the emperor that he keeps stalling or covering up. There is plenty of collusion going on amongst the royals it is just unclear what side is the truth. And once the truth starts shedding light on things, where will the chips fall?

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