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'Paradise is Close' - Hu Xia

♫ Amidst the raging stormy night ♫

♫ The candle's glow reflects the dark hair of a charming woman ♫

♫ Wrapped in memories year after year ♫

♫ I'm left with nothing but feigning indifference ♫

♫ When I'm tracing the outline of your face ♫

♫ Everything converges and disperses like sand ♫

♫ Bound by destiny, I must make peace with myself, love can be restored or destroyed ♫

♫ If I could drift away in the clouds ♫

♫ I'll drive away your carefree pretense ♫

♫ Even in a drunken dream ♫

♫ I will always know the person I cherished the most ♫

♫ Even if you are close by, yet as distant as the horizon ♫

♫ I want to hold you, but I can only feign ignorance ♫

[In Blossom]

[Episode 11]

Come.

- You can have this. - Thank you.

You are welcome.

- Sir, here's yours. - Here you go.

Thank you.

Here.

One bowl of these, please.

- Little girl. I'll have one too. - Here you go, sir.

Thank you.

Young Master Zhuo, what is going on here?

I feel bad for causing an upset encounter, for you and Miss San.

I explained it to her, and compensated her with some money.

I told her it was a kind gesture of yours.

However, Miss San didn't want to take it for granted.

So, she bought the iced dessert to give everyone a sweet treat.

Come with me.

I prepared this for you. More honey for you.

Thank you so much.

- Please give me one more bowl of this. - Sure.

Try this. It is sweet.

No need.

Why? Does the noble lady Shangguan Zhi Have to wait on you

when she serves at the county ya men?

I don't think this is appropriate.

As you said, Shangguan Zhi

serves at the county ya men.

She is not yet the young madam of Silver Rain Terrace.

I have much patience for my own marriage.

I believe faith can move mountains.

Zhi will realize who cherishes her dearly one day.

- That's enough. - Aside from offering iced dessert, I came here for something serious.

Why? Do you want to report another grievance?

You seem biased against me.

What are you up to again?

Mr. Pan, may I have a word with you?

I was reckless to report that you murdered your wife. I apologize for that.

I beg your pardon.

Please don't. Why don't you tell me what is on your mind?

Well, I will cut right to the chase.

The county ya men is going to review the Lantern Festival Case.

Silver Rain Terrace would like to assist.

It seems that there is nothing in Heyang that can be hidden from Silver Rain Terrace.

It is more efficient if we join hands.

It is just an old case. Why is Silver Rain Terrace so concerned about it?

Silver Rain Terrace is widely known as the guardian of Heyang.

Since someone wants to stir up trouble in Heyang, how can I not take care of it?

Right, Mr. Pan?

What did you two talk about? It took so long.

I sincerely propose a collaboration with Mr. Pan.

What a shame. He doesn't trust me and has turned me down.

It's the county yamen's duty to investigate. Kindly don't worry about it.

Never mind. I just came here to inform you about my intention.

Whether or not we collaborate,

Silver Rain Terrace will take this matter into its own hands.

I see. If so, let's see how we do it.

Hold on. What collaboration? What are you talking about?

Zhi, I'm leaving. Aren't you going to see me off?

Why are you looking at me? He's not my friend.

See him off if you want. Let's go.

- I think I'd better show him out. - Fine.

What? You want to investigate the Lantern Festival Case?

Are you suspecting me too?

Of course not. I trust you.

But does Pan Yue allow you to step in?

I don't need his approval for what I'm going to do.

Well, then. Maybe the case might be solved faster with you interfering.

Of course. I promised you I would find the culprit.

By the way, you brought the iced dessert and Miss San here today.

I appreciate that.

But I'm serving at the county ya men.

Please don't send any presents or ice carts to me anymore.

- Look at them. - Fine, you are the boss.

- I will do what you say. - Jeez.

Miss Shangguan and Young Master Zhuo are still talking over there.

- Go. - They are just inseparable.

Are you done eating?

Finish it and return the bowl. Don't affect their business.

Right away.

[Ice Stall]

Miss San. How's the business been recently? Is it tough for you?

Mr. Pan. When it was around the summer solstice back then, it was our busiest time.

But since the Lantern Festival stopped due to the case,

there have been fewer people hanging out at night, and the business has slowed down.

We really look forward to you finding the murderer as soon as possible

and restoring everything back to normal.

Miss San, don't worry.

Mr. Pan has been working day and night on the cases, including those from last year.

This murderer won't get away with it.

- Am I right? - Yes.

That's reassuring.

Shuang, tidy up, and let Mr. Pan get on with his investigation.

- All right. - Miss San.

If you don't mind me asking, how is your relationship with your father?

We are just father and daughter like other families.

Is that so?

Uh...

[Ice Stall, Mr. Qiang]

The name is scratched off so hard.

There must be a lot of hate to scratch off your father's name like this.

Miss San, please tell me frankly if there is any hidden truth.

Mr. Pan, you are right.

- I hate him. - Why?

It's not my sister's fault.

She's not a local. She came to Heyang due to a famine.

Superficially, she was adopted by my father.

But in fact, he used her for back-breaking work.

My father drank a lot. He beat me every time after drinking.

It was my sister who protected me.

Compared to my sister, I hate him even more.

Since he was murdered,

- we have felt rather relieved. - All right, Shuang. Don't cry.

It is all in the past.

Mr. Pan, what did you do to the girl? Why is she crying?

Oh, yes. I know it!

- Mr. Pan. - Mr. Pan.

- Mr. Pan, what are you looking for? - Abuse.

- Abuse? - Exactly. Abuse.

These victims had had abusive behavior before they died.

Abuse?

I got it.

Tian Hua beat his subordinates. Mr. Qiang abused his daughters.

The hunter mistreated his mother, and the butcher locked his wife in the house.

After they died, people around them thought they were punished by the evil wyvern.

They hid the truth to stop the authorities from investigating further.

If we identify the victims who showed abusive behavior

from the nine summer solstice murder cases, we can find the clue.

[Mr. Ba Murder Case, Scroll Three]

Mr. Pan. This must be the one we missed.

- Read it out aloud. - All right.

The case is about a deceased man from Heyang known as Mr. Ba.

He forced children under him to beg.

He was found dead on a secluded road by the riverside.

This situation is similar to the Lantern Festival Case.

I heard about Mr. Ba. He was a bully.

If those child beggars failed to beg for the required amount of money alms,

he would bludgeon them with a wooden staff covered with thorns.

- Can his body be found? - He had no family.

Only a few child beggars were with him.

After he died, they all scattered.

Attention. Search every corner of Heyang to find those child beggars.

Yes.

[Silver Rain Terrace]

May I ask why you gather us here?

Recently, people have been terrified due to the evil wyvern.

It must be someone playing dirty tricks.

Rivers and harbors are the territories of Silver Rain Terrace.

Go and look into this. I want to see who is behind all this.

Young Master, how do we look into it?

Think about this.

What will you do if I instruct you to make a wyvern figurine?

I know.

This is similar to the dragon dance puppet of the Dragon Boat Festival.

Bones are used for the teeth, beast skins or cloths soaked in tung oil for the body.

Then, find something to support the internal structure.

Mr. Zhao, well said. Proceed with that.

People said that they saw giant teeth in the evil wyvern's mouth.

Investigate the butchers, and see whom they sold the bones to.

Every single bone must be found.

Yes.

Also, according to the people, the giant wyvern swam like a snake.

Probably, it has joints. It should be wood dowels or bamboo plates.

A novice wouldn't be able to make that.

Search thoroughly for all carpenters and bamboo craftsmen in Heyang.

Yes.

Young Master, your wound seems to have improved much.

It is all thanks to Miss Shangguan for taking care of you.

- Mr. Pan -Have you found them?

Beggars don't have a fixed place to stay.

It has been over a year. This is quite tricky.

Besides, many beggars are into thievery.

They flee when they see officers, making it more difficult for us.

Thievery?

After stealing, they would need to exchange it for money.

Have you been to the pawnshops?

You are wise, Mr. Pan. You have enlightened me.

I will go and ask around the pawnshops.

[Heyang Magistrate's Office]

- Let go of me! - Move!

- Move. - Let go of me.

- Faster! - We need to beg today.

Scratch that. Move.

- Let go of me. - Stand properly.

You will be beaten if you don't.

Mr. Pan, they are under Mr. Ba. But they didn't admit it.

The county ya men offers rewards to seek your help in the investigation. Why are you hiding?

Yamen officers always look down on us beggars.

Stop lying.

Indeed. I did lie to you.

I now suspect you all conspired to murder Mr. Ba.

Guards, take them to the prison.

Yes. Move.

- Sir, we are innocent! - Let go of me.

Sir, this is a mistake.

- Sir, we didn't do anything. - Not us.

If so, can you honestly answer all my questions?

Yes.

Do you know where Mr. Ba's body is?

Yes.

It has been a while since I returned to a familiar place like this.

[Jin Dynasty, The Tomb of Sima]

Why did you come here since you are scared?

Everyone has to learn to face their fears.

[You deserved it]

That is the straw mat used to wrap the body. Be careful. Don't damage the body.

Be careful. Land your side down first.

Thank you.

Mr. Pan.

The position and depth of the wound match the records in the Lantern Festival Case.

It was likely to be done by the same person.

Did you find any other clues?

Mr. Pan, speaking from my experience, the body is too decomposed,

so it's unlikely that we can find any helpful clues.

Your experience?

Mr. Pan, my pioneer master told me that an autopsy needs time.

Carry the body back and give Coroner Chen time to work.

- Yes. - Yes, Mr. Pan.

- Carry the body. - Yes.

Mr. Pan, I know you did that to prevent them from despising me.

Thank you.

You protected the body from damage. They shouldn't have despised you.

I don't mind, actually. As long as I don't despise myself.

What's with that look? Did I say anything wrong?

In the past, you wouldn't say that.

People change.

Besides, as you said, the environment changes according to our minds.

But is it possible for a person to change so much in a short time?

What is wrong?

Nothing. The rain has stopped.

I'm removing the raincoat from the horses.

The rain stopped. Let's take a stroll.

All right.

What is this?

Bitter-then-sweet fruit. Not everyone is lucky to try this.

Try it.

♫ Unhurried, unplanned encounters ♫

♫ A myriad of thoughts, a few lines to chant ♫

♫ Amidst the blossoms, our words are not in vain ♫

Wait first. ♫ ♫

I told you.

It tastes pretty good.

♫ Leaving behind one's mark in one's life ♫

It's a rainbow.

♫ Spending the night with me until dawn ♫

♫ Admiring the chirping insects and sighing flowers ♫

♫ Grant me the four seasons, grant you this lifetime ♫

Mr. Pan, what are you thinking?

It has been a long time since I enjoyed the scenery peacefully.

♫ We brush off old dreams with smiles ♫

♫ Grant you warmth, grant me affection ♫

♫ We stay together for evermore ♫

The dishes are delicious.

You are back.

Sit here.

Here you go. Eat.

Thank you.

- You just got back? - Yes.

Where have you been?

Nowhere.

We passed by a fruit orchid, and Young Master and Miss Shangguan picked some fruit.

That's why we are back late.

Mr. Pan and Young Lady picked fruit together?

Why are you so excited?

You don't understand. Think about it.

Before this, they couldn't even sit at the same table to eat.

Even though their relationship became less intense afterward,

they only discussed official matters and nothing more.

On the surface, Mr. Pan was accompanying Young Lady to pick fruit.

But, in fact, the seed she has been cultivating

finally bears fruit in Mr. Pan's heart.

You are just overthinking.

Earlier today, Miss Shangguan made a contribution as she protected the body.

Young Master was concerned she might be hungry, so he showed concern for her.

He was concerned about his subordinate.

Besides, I stopped the carriage to remove the raincoat for the horses.

It wasn't Young Master's idea.

Stop eating.

Give it back to me.

I said stop eating everything.

Give it to me.

You are so clueless.

Why is she mad?

Though you weren't a good person before you died,

you should know the truth behind your death.

I came here to help you. You should help me too.

Tell me everything you want to say.

The wounds match the record of the Lantern Festival Case.

This is strange.

If he had been bitten by a beast, fine scars should have been shown around the bones.

If he had been pierced by a sharp tool,

there should have been a stab wound near the neck bone.

How could there be no traces at all?

If he hadn't been bitten by a beast, usual weapons wouldn't have left such peculiar marks.

Unless...

[Portrait of Pioneer Master, Clerk Chen]

Chen San.

Chen San.

Chen San.

Look at your mediocre skills.

How do you deserve to be my disciple?

Who is speaking?

Who is speaking?

Who is speaking? Who is speaking?

[Portrait of Pioneer Master, Clerk Chen]

Master.

It's you speaking to me. Please don't blame me.

Please forgive my ignorance.

There are scars on his skin, but not on the bones.

It wasn't done by the evil wyvern but by humans.

If you want to trace the culprit, identify the unusual weapon.

Thank you, Master.

Thank you, Master. Thank you, Master.

[Edify through music and ritual]

- Mr. Pan... - Wait.

Sorry. I'm late.

Mr. Pan, I spent the whole night thinking about your order.

I kept pondering and couldn't sleep.

After that, I tried every method I had learned in my life.

Even though it took me till deep in the night, fortunately, my effort wasn't in vain.

- How pretentious. - Finally, I found the problem.

Get to the point.

Yes. Well.

The wound of the victim is on the skin, but there are no scars left on the bones.

In my humble opinion, to create this wound, it must be an unusual weapon.

An unusual weapon?

Please be specific.

Um...

Master didn't tell me about this.

He didn't think at all.

Coroner Chen has enlightened me.

If the weapon has three spikes at the top, two thin and long, and one thick and short.

As long as it can penetrate the skin but not the bone,

it could create a wound like the one on the victim of the Lantern Festival Case.

Right, Coroner Chen?

Mr. Pan, I don't practice martial arts skills.

So, I couldn't confirm Miss Shangguan's speculation.

Shangguan Zhi. If you are sure about it, why don't you draw it out?

Well, I will try.

Miss Shangguan, I'm not sure if this weapon kills.

But it might be a good tool for barbecue.

Why don't you laugh?

Shangguan Zhi, go on. How is this used?

All right.

This weapon can be used in two ways.

If used with normal force, it could function like an ordinary sword.

But if used with special skills, the three spikes at the top can create this wound.

Among the three spikes, the short one comes as assistance,

while the long ones can kill.

The sharp tools that penetrated the Tiantu acupoint are these two long spikes.

It has sharp ridges, that's why the cut is neat.

Due to the handle below, it could only penetrate two cun deep.

Because the penetration wasn't deep, it wouldn't hurt the bones.

Is it necessary for the murderer to use a complex weapon?

I doubt a noble lady has seen weapons before.

This is just a wild guess.

Whether or not the guess is right, what does it have to do with gender?

If you want to refute her, give us a better argument.

Mr. Pan, we may not be knowledgeable.

But this is Miss Shangguan's speculation.

It can't be proven.

Will this benefit the investigation?

We haven't seen it.

Then go find someone who might have.

Shangguan Zhi, take your drawing. We are going to verify it.

Verify?

Wait for me, Mr. Pan.

Mr. Pan actually believes her?

In this prison, most of them are desperate outlaws who may be knowledgeable.

Mr. Pan, do you really believe me?

After all possibilities are denied, even if the remaining one is a wild guess,

it is the truth.

We are from the county ya men for investigation.

Whoever provides clues will have mitigation.

How?

Anyone who provides hints about this unusual weapon

will get a lighter punishment or be released for minor crimes.

This is a good deal.

- No. - I haven't seen it.

- No. - No, I haven't seen it.

Never seen it.

It is... the Blood Sword.

Blood Sword? You saw this before?

The Blood Sword is cut-throat. Anyone who sees it will be killed.

I was lucky to survive.

What has happened?

Fifteen years ago, my buddies and I were stationed in the southern mountains

and lived off robberies.

We were notorious.

One day, after we robbed a caravan

and went to the town to celebrate, unexpectedly,

we ran into a killer.

That person drew blood to cultivate the sword.

It was just a tale. But I saw it with my eyes that night.

That person was like the Grim Reaper who came out to kill at night.

That scene is still vivid in my mind.

I wonder who the person is.

I know.

The former top killer in Heyang, now the leader of Relief Hall, Gu Yong.

Mr. Pan, since we know it was Gu Yong, is there anything you find suspicious?

Gu Yong is very fastidious in his daily life.

He sent his men to other places for lavish purchases every quarter.

This is the account book. Look at this.

You even got this.

[Quarterly Account Book Three]

[Account Book]

Agate, jade pearls, shoes from Comfort Footwear, and clothes from Xiuyun Clothier.

Goodness, he is living the standard of an emperor.

He passes himself off as a snobbish hypocrite,

but he kills to make money to support his extravagant life.

[Two pieces, two sets, two sets]

Why does he buy everything in pairs?

I'm confused too.

Supposedly, an outrageous businessman who doesn't try to hide his murder business

has no reason to create an evil wyvern to mislead everyone.

Even if someone wanted to kill Mr. Qiang, Gu Yong wouldn't need to do it himself.

It seems that we need to meet him.

Young Master Zhuo, I found that a carpenter went missing the day before yesterday.

There has been no news from him.

Young Master Zhuo, my men and I have compiled a record of all bones sold in the county.

There is a buyer who appears quite strange,

as he requested ribs and leg bones, particularly from cows and horses.

Who is it?

Relief Hall.

Young Master Zhuo. We've got quite a history with Relief Hall.

If we were to look into this, I'm afraid we might get the Four Greats involved.

Please think carefully.

Relief Hall made trouble right under my nose,

yet you want me to stay silent?

I would like to see

what that old Gu Yong is up to.

Mr. Pan, allow me to investigate Relief Hall with you

- so that we can watch out for each other. - No need.

- I will go there myself. - Why not?

Are you worried about my safety?

It's like you won't go if I tell you it is dangerous.

I have another task for you.

What is it?

[Court]

Constable Liu, Mr. Pan said you found something. He asked me to follow up.

- What is it about? - Mr. Pan asked me about the stolen token.

He told me to find Constable Sun, who was in charge back then.

Finally, I found him.

- That's great. Let's go. - Come on.

Yake Inn?

Constable Sun.

Constable Liu.

This is the former lead constable of the county ya men, Sun Fang.

This is Miss Shangguan.

Greetings, Miss Shangguan.

We came here to ask about the evidence of the Lantern Festival Case.

Do you remember the token with a ripple pattern?

I will never forget.

If I hadn't lost that token, I wouldn't have been dismissed and become a waiter.

Could you tell us in detail?

At that time, everyone was anxious about the evil wyvern.

The Four Greats also pressed the county ya men to solve the case within the time limit

and give everyone an answer.

We worked day and night.

But the only evidence we got was the token with a ripple pattern the suspect dropped at the scene.

I knew how important it was, so I was extremely careful.

The county ya men was also heavily guarded.

However, one night, someone came to steal the token.

I noticed that and fought with the intruder.

Due to my poor skills, I couldn't fight him and let him get away.

Do you remember the person's face?

He was in black clothes and masked.

I could only judge from his eyes and strength to conclude that he was a young man.

Besides, he wasn't tall.

A person who took a big risk to steal the token must be the culprit.

A young man?

It is not Gu Yong. Could it be his subordinate?

[Relief Hall]

[Relief Hall]

Young Master Zhuo, your investigation also led you to Relief Hall.

Mr. Pan, you are fast, too.

I heard that Silver Rain Terrace and Relief Hall are the earliest two powerful forces in Heyang.

I guess you must have deep connections in private.

Are you trying to fish something out of me?

Don't read into this. I'm just asking.

- Mr. Pan, please. - All right.

Pay money, and we will search for the people you want.

Half silver taels for the elderly. One silver tael for children.

Three silver taels for adult women, and ten silver taels for adult men.

One hundred silver taels for those with martial arts skills.

Five hundred silver taels for officials.

They use the disguise of finding people to conduct murder business.

I haven't been here before. I didn't expect to see such things.

[Relief the suffered]

I must seize Relief Hall once the case is closed.

Silver Rain Terrace is the head of Four Greats.

Please don't obstruct us then.

If you are capable enough, the Silver Rain Terrace won't interfere. I keep my word.

[Life or death is at my will]

[Thousands of taels of gold come my way]

[Gathering wealth and smoothing the path]

Sirs, how may I help you?

I would like to propose a big deal to Mr. Gu.

I have a big deal to discuss with Mr. Gu too.

No problem.

Customers with deals over 500 taels will be received personally by Mr. Gu.

Anyone can spend 500 taels to meet with Mr. Gu?

Mr. Gu has no air or grace at all.

Mr. Gu believes that gentlemen never push money away.

- I just heard that the price for officials is 500 taels. - That's right.

Good. I would like to find an official.

What is his name, and where does he serve?

The magistrate of Heyang, Pan Yue.

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'Door' - Zhou Shen

♫ Like the dew, waiting for a glimmer of sunlight to welcome the morning ♫

♫ How many glances to we need to exchange to affirm each other? ♫

♫ Your sincerity fools me ♫

♫ And my seriousness traps you ♫

♫ The depth of the past is best left unexplored ♫

♫ How many more failures do I have to experience? ♫

♫ Before I can face love and hared with confidence? ♫

♫ No one should ask about the moment of letting go ♫

♫ Is it a moment of liberation or cowardice? ♫

♫ Perhaps I've mistakenly entered your heart, and now I'm feeling unsettled ♫

♫ I'm unwilling to just be a passer-by with you ♫

♫ I'm not going to give up without a fight ♫

♫ My life would have been worth living ♫

♫ If grass and trees are sharp blades, if mountains and waters are temples ♫

♫ Every moment with you is a blessing ♫

♫ I will never take you for granted ♫

♫ And I want to be worthy of your love ♫

♫ Perhaps I've mistakenly entered your heart, and now I'm feeling unsettled ♫

♫ I'm unwilling to just be a passer-by with you ♫

♫ I'm not going to give up without a fight ♫

♫ My life would have been worth living ♫

♫ If grass and trees are sharp blades, if mountains and waters are temples ♫

♫ Every moment with you is a blessing ♫

♫ I will never take you for granted ♫

♫ And I want to be worthy of your love ♫

♫ Be worthy of your love ♫