Episode 44

Against the Current

Xie Zhao rescues Lin Xiu Wan and the weaver from the bandits and secretly helps them return home. His drawing of the criminals allows Lin Jin Qi to identify one of the suspects as Du Cui Que, who has joined forces with pirates. Seeking revenge against Lin Jin Qi, Du Cui Que sends Zhang Shui Zai to attack Yuan Shao Hui’s forces, and Yuan Shao Hui dies while trying to protect his men. As the political situation worsens, Lin Jin Qi prepares to transport military supplies, unaware of the full extent of Du Cui Que’s plans.