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'Paradise is Close' - Hu Xia

♫ Admist 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 ♫

♫ I'm meant to make peace with myself ♫

♫ I'm meant to make peace with myself ♫

♫ If I could drift away in the clouds ♫

♫ I'll drive away your carefree pretense ♫

♫ I'll drive away your carefree pretense ♫

♫ Even in a drunken dream ♫

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

♫ 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 19]

[Heyang Magistrate's Office]

[Court]

You're the second person to visit me after Mr. Pan.

You can recognize people by their footsteps?

And breath and heartbeat.

And I know you have a lot of doubts in your mind right now.

Yes.

But I know you don't want to talk about it.

You are not Shen Ci, right?

So, who am I?

I've been to Xinzheng Academy.

The students there,

unlike the current trend toward the abandonment of propriety and unrestrained behavior,

are all dignified and polite.

But you don't have any trace of the academy.

Can't I be the spirit of Shen Ci?

If you were a spirit, since you succeeded in your revenge, you could go to the pure land.

Why are you behind bars now?

Because you haven't avenged your grievances.

But I just came to tell you that no matter what your grievances are,

why not choose to cooperate with human beings,

instead of pinning your hopes on elusive ghosts?

People only know that ghosts are scary,

but they don't know that human beings are the scariest in the world of ghosts.

I used to think the dead were more trustworthy than the living,

but then I realized there are still a lot of things worth of our trust in this world.

Mr. Pan is a trustworthy man.

If you're innocent, he'll do you justice.

[Shen Ci, from Shen Village of Nan Commandery]

[Detained in the county jail for murder]

Looks like I need to go to Nan Commandery to find out the identity of the one in jail.

I can also take this opportunity to be alone with her.

Shangguan Zhi,

what do you think of Shen Ci in jail?

He neither defends nor cooperates with us. He's just so confusing.

But I think there's something behind this.

That's true.

Whatever the identity of the person in the cell, he must have something to do with Shen Ci.

Whatever the identity of the person in the cell, he must have something to do with Shen Ci.

To find out the truth, we must go to Shen Ci's hometown, so that we can find out who he is.

Well, thanks for making the trip, then.

I hear there's a lot of good food in Nan Commandery.

Huangqiao Sesame Cake, Yangzhou Steamed Dumpling,

and...

And Steamed Glutinous Rice Cake with Osmanthus.

I'm sure they will satisfy the cravings.

Sounds really good.

Mr. Pan, you can have more, then.

Shangguan Zhi, as long as you're in the county ya men, you're my subordinate.

Since you're my subordinate, you should share my worries.

Do you mean you want me to go there?

But I was thinking of splitting up with you.

You make the trip, and I'll inquire about the witchcraft to take a soul.

But if you don't want to make the trip, we'll swap, and you'll ask about the witchcraft.

I don't need to check it out myself. I'll just get someone to do it.

Or do you want me to come with you?

Aren't you sick of seeing me?

I'm even more sick of meeting those in Nan Commandery, so I'll have to trouble you to inquire more.

I'm even more sick of meeting those in Nan Commandery, so I'll have to trouble you to inquire more.

All right, it's decided, then.

What does it mean?

He's so weird.

Young Master, I've looked into all the officers in the county ya men as you ordered.

Any doubts?

No. Instead of that, all of them are working very hard.

Be specific.

Let's start with Coroner Chen.

Coroner Chen always felt upset at being beaten down by Miss Shangguan, who was a beginner in coroner's work,

Coroner Chen always felt upset at being beaten down by Miss Shangguan, who was a beginner in coroner's work,

so he went home early every day to study hard.

The Registrar has no children.

He eats and sleeps in the county ya men, but his cough is getting worse.

That's why he hasn't gone out for a while.

He often stays in the file room.

Constable Liu's previous greed for money and cowardice made him become the main target of this investigation.

Constable Liu's previous greed for money and cowardice made him become the main target of this investigation.

But my secret investigation revealed that he's a filial son.

He was greedy and cowardly just to keep his job so that his family could have a better life.

He was greedy and cowardly just to keep his job so that his family could have a better life.

But since the Lantern Festival Case,

he's been inspired by you and has refused to take bribes and is determined to work for justice.

No other officers have been found suspicious.

Looks like the spy is in deep cover.

So, you're all here.

Have you heard that Mr. Pan is going on a trip with Miss Shangguan?

Two days ago, he ordered someone to book a room

at the inn near the lake in the suburb of Heyang.

- Yuxian Lake. - Yes, yes.

Mr. Pan is really something.

Look, Miss Shangguan and Young Master Zhuo have only been gone for a few days, and Mr. Pan has brought her back.

Look, Miss Shangguan and Young Master Zhuo have only been gone for a few days, and Mr. Pan has brought her back.

Mr. Pan is better than him indeed.

It's just a few days. Bring what's necessary, not what's unnecessary.

What's necessary? What's unnecessary?

For example, Chestnut Cake, Apricot Wine, and some fresh fruits.

I got it. Whatever Miss Shangguan likes is necessary,

and whatever Miss Shangguan doesn't care about is redundant.

I think you're a bit redundant at the moment.

Go and prepare now.

Yes.

[Heyang Magistrate's Office]

- Mr. Pan. - Young Lady, take good care of yourself during the journey.

- Mr. Pan. - Young Lady, take good care of yourself during the journey.

Goodbye.

Why do you call it a trip?

It's for the spy.

Oh, yes. Where's your follower? Why isn't he with you?

You mean Jiang?

We're just good friends. We don't have to be together all the time.

Didn't you say the trip was a front?

Why do you bring these things?

Aren't you doing the same?

[Forbidden Medical Scriptures]

It's all because Ze is trying to fool the spy in the county ya men.

It's all an act.

He really puts in a lot of effort.

Aren't your hands tired?

Read it like this.

This book looks like it was just unearthed.

I sent Ling to get it at the Ghost Market.

Does it say anything useful?

There's a summoning technique here. It's very interesting.

Do you want to learn?

Tell me more about it.

It says you take a strand of someone's hair, and wrap it around the bottom of a cup.

The cup is filled with green plum wine. After drinking it,

recite the name of the person 17 times, and the person will appear.

If you miss someone terribly, you can see them with your eyes open or closed.

♫ Spending the night with me until dawn ♫

♫

Don't you want to try and see if it works?

Me?

♫

♫

Take it.

Are you serious?

Didn't you used to resent me, for being so critical of you?

If you can summon me and make me at your disposal, then you'll have your revenge, won't you?

If you can summon me and make me at your disposal, then you'll have your revenge, won't you?

♫ Standing by each other, in love and longing ♫

You'll be at my beck and call.

Seems like a good idea.

♫ In the heat of the sun and the cold of the snow ♫

Remember, if you need me, say my name 17 times. Don't ever forget that.

Seventeen?

♫ We stay together for evermore ♫

I received a letter sent by a pigeon from the county ya men

saying that Pan Yue and Shangguan Zhi went to Yuxian Lake for a trip.

But my men probed and learned that they didn't go there at all.

So where did he go?

Pan Yue is investigating the Ghostly Fire Case.

They're bound to be after Shen Ci.

You must find out their whereabouts this time.

- Yes. - Yes.

- Sun Zhen. - Yes.

Bring enough men with you.

This time, we're going to put an end to it.

But you said Pan Yue is the future emperor's son-in-law.

Killing him will bring us trouble.

If he knows the secret of the Ghost Forest, you and I will be dead.

Just like when you killed Yang Ji'an, leave no trace.

- Yes. - I got it.

[Maintaining the Peace]

It's so lively here.

We're just in time for the Back to Basics Festival here today.

It's said that you can find some of the capital's theater plays and snacks from more than a decade ago here.

It's said that you can find some of the capital's theater plays and snacks from more than a decade ago here.

Mr. Pan, you know this place pretty well.

Ze, get all the luggage up there.

- I'll be right there. - Yes.

Yes.

Come and take a look. There are very nice pendants here.

- Good! - Good!

♫ Who seems to be wandering at ease? ♫

♫

Do you like it? Just buy one.

No, I don't like it.

Since it's Back to Basics Festival, why not follow the customs and go back to childhood? Let's go.

Since it's Back to Basics Festival, why not follow the customs and go back to childhood? Let's go.

♫ The moonlight is bright ♫

Why did you choose this?

I'm a bit of a nostalgic person. I still love the things I loved as a kid.

Are you going to blow it? If not, I'll do it.

Quick.

♫ You're still the remnant of a line I'm trying to complete ♫

♫ Even if I don't mention the past ♫

♫ Just as if we happened to be on the same path ♫

♫ I know there are clouds and rain ♫

I remember when you asked for a candy sculpture for months.

♫ Watch as the flowers fly down ♫

- Good! - Well done!

Mister, Miss, our roasted lamb shanks are the best in the area.

Please try it while it's hot.

Thank you. Mr. Pan, have some, too.

Okay.

You're not being very nice, are you?

You came to have fun in Nan Commandery and didn't ask me to join you?

How did you find us here?

I'm a young master, after all. It's easy for me to find you.

You've got a nose like a bloodhound.

What are you eating? It smells good.

Mr. Pan, you don't know how to take care of people, do you?

This is the best part of the lamb's leg. Try it.

Come on, this is our signature dish, Two Dragons Playing Pearls.

It's been a long journey. Eat more.

Mr. Pan, when did you become so good at taking care of people?

I should take care of my subordinates.

I'm afraid you'll be gossiped about if you show too much concern.

If the future emperor's son-in-law is a flirt, the people may be fooled by your looks, and they won't reproach you.

If the future emperor's son-in-law is a flirt, the people may be fooled by your looks, and they won't reproach you.

But it's different for Zhi.

She'll be implicated innocently and gossiped about.

I know what I'm doing. I don't need your advice, Young Master Zhuo.

I'm not bothering to advise you.

What's wrong with Pan Yue?

He wanted me to move out of the county ya men a while ago,

but he's been so considerate of me lately.

I didn't expect the Back to Basics Festival to be so popular. There's no extra room.

Mr. Pan, please let me share a room with you tonight.

No problem.

I'm right across the hallway. If you need anything, come to me.

Me, too. If you want to talk, come to me anytime.

Mr. Pan, we can play and have fun, but there's no need to get real.

Tell me. Why are you here?

My purpose is just the same as yours.

If it's just for Shangguan Zhi, there's no need to plant so many people in an ambush.

I can tell you why.

Put down your sword first.

Someone's trying to kill you.

It's them?

- Yes. - How did you know about it?

Regarding Ripple Organization, what are you hiding?

Why would you say so?

Ze said you saw the dart that killed Gu Yong at the Lantern Festival, and left in a hurry.

Did you recognize the killer?

Pan Yue, I don't need you to tell me everything, and I don't need to tell you everything.

Pan Yue, I don't need you to tell me everything, and I don't need to tell you everything.

All you need to know is that I'm not one of them.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have to do this.

Mr. Sun, Young Master Zhuo is suddenly here. He's also in the inn now.

Looks like he noticed something.

Are we sticking to the plan?

I'm sorry, but we're full.

Mister, we're all here for the Back to Basics Festival.

We didn't expect the inns around here to be full.

And now, it's raining heavily.

Can you just get us someplace to spend the night?

- Well... - We can make do

- with the stables or the woodshed. - Well...

- Here you go. - Thank you.

Please help us.

Then, you'll have to make do with the stables.

- Okay, thank you. - All right.

- What's wrong? - Are you okay?

You guys scared me.

What? Why are you so nervous?

We came by to check up on you.

Are you hiding something from me?

Then, you should go back to your room now. I'm going to bed.

Since we can't sleep, let's have a drink.

Okay.

I heard you used to study in the capital,

but you gave up your studies halfway and took over Silver Rain Terrace.

That's quite a change.

My father had high hopes for me, hoping I wouldn't grow up to kill like him.

But it didn't work out the way he wanted.

After my father's death, Silver Rain Terrace has been in a state of collapse.

I don't want to see the sect he built go to ruin.

As a son, I'm sure you'd do the same if you were me.

Not everyone is as lucky as you.

All my father ever hoped for from my childhood was that I'd never be born,

and the best thing I could do for him was to disappoint him.

Anyway, you're a man of martial spirit.

Why are you so attracted to Miss Shangguan Zhi from the capital?

I heard you disliked Miss Shangguan a lot before,

but I'm puzzled by your change of attitude.

It seems you and I have discovered something about Shangguan Zhi.

- For example? - For example?

For example, she's an interesting person.

It's true. There aren't many interesting people in Heyang.

Actually, you're one of them.

I didn't know you had such a high opinion of me.

If you and I didn't like the same woman, we could have been good friends.

Maybe.

Come on. Let's toast to the potential friend.

There are a lot of rich outsiders living here today.

Tie them all up.

Report it to the authorities!

If you trust me, escort Shangguan Zhi to leave now. I'll give you a satisfactory explanation.

All right.

You have a death wish.

You have a death wish, don't you?

Attack.

Those people out there are after us.

They're from the Ripple Organization.

You leave first, I'll watch your back.

Be careful.

I need to get rid of them.

What's wrong?

Pan Yue. Pan Yue.

Pan Yue.

Take a strand of someone's hair and wrap it around the bottom of a cup.

The cup is filled with green plum wine. Drink it,

and then recite the name of the person 17 times, and the person will appear.

Remember, if you need me, say my name 17 times.

Pan Yue. Pan Yue.

Pan Yue. Pan Yue.

Pan Yue. Pan Yue.

Are you OK? Are you hurt anywhere?

You're really here.

It's really you.

Young Master Zhuo.

Mr. Sun, are you trying to rebel?

Sun Zhen, I know you're still grateful for the Zhuo family's kindness.

Why did you betray Silver Rain Terrace? Who's behind this?

Young Master Zhuo, there are some things you'd better not know.

Young Master, Miss Shangguan.

Young Master, you were right. Those people are all from Silver Rain Terrace.

The one leading the attack is the head, Sun Zhen.

What's wrong with you? Are you sick?

It's okay. I think I caught a cold.

Your forehead is burning.

Ze, find a place to stop.

Okay.

Let's go.

Quickly!

Get on your knees!

Get on your knees!

Young Master Zhuo, we've been searching all day, but there's still no trace of Mr. Sun.

Let's return to Heyang. You must find him, no matter what it takes.

Yes.

Young Master.

Come on, give it to me.

Go to the nearest herb shop and get some herbs.

Yes.

Shangguan Zhi.

Shangguan Zhi.

How could you say you're fine?

♫ In the stormy night ♫

♫ The dark hair of a charming woman is reflected in the flame of a candle ♫

♫ Shrouded by year after year of memories ♫

♫ I can do nothing but feign indifference ♫

♫ Outlining your cheeks ♫

♫ Together and apart, just like quicksand ♫

♫ I'm meant to make peace with myself, rebuild or crumble ♫

♫ Drift away in the clouds ♫

♫ Driving away your dashing pretense ♫

♫ A drunken dream ♫

♫ A person I miss, of course I know if it's real ♫

♫ Even if you're just by my side ♫

♫ I want to hold on to you but I can only play dumb ♫

Has he been watching me all night?

Young Master, the medicine is ready.

What is this? Pan Yue kissed me?

Pan Yue kissed me.

Why did he kiss me? Does it mean he...

That's impossible.

You're awake.

Come on, drink your medicine.

Let me drink it myself.

Thank you.

Illusion. It must be an illusion.

Or I was just dreaming.

I must be dreaming. I must not have woken up.

I must be dreaming.

Young Master, everything's packed.

Slow down a bit on the way.

There's no need to rush.

Shangguan Zhi is just feeling better. Stop making her feel the bumps.

Young Master, I've been with you for a long time,

but I've never seen you so attentive, and considerate to anyone.

You still won't admit you have fallen for Miss Shangguan?

What? Can't I fall in love with Shangguan Zhi?

Pan Yue likes me?

He really fell in love with me?

No wonder he asked me to accompany him to Shen Ci's hometown

and was so attentive to me all the way there.

That's why he just did that...

No. That's not right.

I'm now Shangguan Zhi.

He likes the fake Shangguan Zhi, not me, Yang Caiwei.

No. That's not right. The fake Shangguan Zhi is Yang Caiwei.

What's taking her so long?

I'm done. We can depart now.

A month after my accident, he's engaged to the princess,

and now he's in love with Shangguan Zhi.

What is he thinking?

To him, are feelings just like a stone that he can pick up and put down at any time?

Thank you, Mr. Pan. I can do it myself.

Why is she so indifferent?

Did I do something wrong?

Thank you, Mr. Pan. Don't trouble yourself.

- Let me help you. - Thank you, Mr. Pan. Don't trouble yourself.

Shangguan Zhi, do you have a problem with me?

You're the emperor's son-in-law. I don't dare to have a problem with you.

The emperor's son-in-law?

This misunderstanding needs to be cleared up as soon as possible.

[To Pan Yue]

[To Pan Yue]

[To Pan Yue]

Young Master, the princess...

I didn't see anything.

What are you panicking about?

Young Master, you got a letter from the princess.

[To Mr. Pan, from Princess Changle]

Carrying the princess's letter with you

and falling in love with Shangguan Zhi at the same time, you really don't miss a beat.

No, no matter how curious I am, I shouldn't open his letter.

If you're so curious, why don't you open it yourself?

I haven't opened this letter yet. Read it for me.

Did it say anything important?

My engagement to the princess is fake.

♫ Like the dew, we wait for the glimmer of light to greet the morning ♫

♫ How many looks do we need to affirm each other? ♫

♫ It's sincerity that fools me ♫

♫ But it's seriousness that traps you ♫

♫ The depth of the past is best left unexplored ♫

♫ How many more falls do I have to experience ♫

♫ Before I can face love and hatred with grace? ♫

♫ Don't ask if it's a moment ♫

♫ Of liberation or cowardice to let go ♫

♫ Perhaps it's a misstep into your heart, it's a hasty feeling ♫

♫ It's an unwillingness to be just a passer-by with you ♫

♫ Even if I were to die after a few intense struggles ♫

♫ I would have lived a life worth living ♫

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

♫ It's good to be alive even for a short moment ♫

♫ I wish I could be worthy of the thoughts ♫

♫ And I wish I could be worthy of the love ♫

♫ Perhaps it's a misstep into your heart, it's a hasty feeling ♫

♫ It's an unwillingness to be just a passer-by with you ♫

♫ Even if I were to die after a few intense struggles ♫

♫ I would have lived a life worth living ♫

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

♫ It's good to be alive even for a short moment ♫

♫ I wish I could be worthy of the thoughts ♫

♫ And I wish I could be worthy of the love ♫

♫ Be worthy of this love ♫