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♫ 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 ♫

[In Blossom]

[Episode 20]

[Two months ago]

Thank you, Your Highness.

I loved the portrait that you painted for me.

The palace artists have drawn many portraits of me,

but they have never been able to capture my spirit as well as you do.

I feel honored that you like the portrait, Your Highness.

I thought that Mr. Pan, the Minister of Justice, only had one son.

And I didn't expect he had a child like you.

I am also interested in painting and calligraphy.

Next time, when you come to the palace, please come and teach me how to paint.

Thank you very much for your kindness, Your Highness.

However, I am engaged to someone else.

This was a tactical move to force my father to tell me the whereabouts of my wife-to-be.

If I have in any way offended Your Highness, I beg for your pardon.

I am aware of this.

Isn't she the only daughter of the Yang family?

I hear that she has been missing for ten years.

She might be dead already.

Are you going to stay around waiting for a lifetime?

An engagement can be made, yet it can also be called off.

Just a word from me

- and the emperor will surely agree to it. - Your Highness.

If she was missing for ten years, I can wait for ten years.

If she is dead, I will not marry in this lifetime.

If you protect me,

how would you explain to His Majesty?

I will tell him that I would marry no one other than you.

I believe that he will give you a chance to prove your innocence.

Don't worry. I will speak to His Majesty.

All you have to do is get to the bottom of the truth

and root out all the traitors within the country.

The princess risked her good name to root out traitors in the imperial court.

If not for Her Highness, I wouldn't be able to leave the capital city alive,

let alone be a magistrate in Heyang.

I didn't know how dangerous it was for you to come back to the capital city.

Why is he telling me all this out of a sudden?

He must have fallen for Shangguan Zhi, which is why he is deliberately explaining this to me.

Shangguan Zhi.

Let's not continue this conversation just yet.

This... This scroll has records of handling poisonous bugs

which would be helpful to us in solving the case. I want to read this through.

Alright. Take your time.

Over here.

Alright.

[Wei Family Restaurant]

[Menu]

Here, see if you fancy having anything.

You are so gentle with Shangguan Zhi.

What about that famous dish from Nan Commandery, West Lake Vinegar Fish?

- No, that's too sour. - Sour?

- Glutinous Balls in Fermented Rice Liquor? - It's cloyingly sweet.

What about some stir-fried bamboo shoots?

No one likes munching on bamboo.

What is going on with Miss Shangguan?

I don't know.

Have you made up your mind? What would you like to have?

This, this, this, and this.

By the way, Mister, I would like to ask you something.

Do you know where Shen Ci's house is?

You are looking for Shen Ci's house?

No one is staying there anymore.

Well, where is it?

Head straight. The first house in the middle is the Shen Residence.

However, that place is a creepy mansion.

Alright, thank you.

Ze, go and ask around later.

- Both of us will go and check out the house. - Yes.

[Shen Residence]

This place looks so rundown. It has really been some time since anyone lived here.

What's wrong?

These items are for children, and they all come in pairs.

Look.

Could Shen Ci possibly have a twin brother?

Look out!

Don't worry. It's just bugs.

I am not that afraid of bugs.

This looks like a woodshed, but someone seems to be dwelling here.

[Shen Residence]

Madam, I would like to ask you something.

Does Shen Ci's family have another child?

That is right.

The Shen family had a pair of twins.

The elder one is called Shen Ci, the younger one is Shen Yan.

Shen Yan?

The younger one is a peculiar one.

He was born blind.

Both of his eyes gleamed bleakly.

What stood out as odd was he could summon all sorts of rare and peculiar insects.

How mysterious.

I was the midwife when those two were born.

If I hadn't seen it with my eyes, I wouldn't have believed it.

The younger one couldn't see and was a loner.

He did not like interacting with others.

He only muttered to himself all day long, and messed around with those bugs.

His parents didn't care about him too much.

He lived in the family's woodshed, and never really ventured out.

So that is why most outsiders never knew that the Shen family had two children.

However, one day, this child still ended up causing trouble.

The poisonous bugs that he kept killed his parents in a moment of inattention.

After that incident, the elder brother was heartbroken.

He left this place and went to study in Heyang.

He said he would never come back again in this lifetime.

Since then, no one ever saw the younger brother again.

If that is the case, Shen Yan must have gone to Heyang with Shen Ci.

When he knew that his brother had died in the Ghost Forest,

he took his brother's name and identity,

returned to the academy, and waited for a chance to seek revenge on Chen Fu and the rest.

According to what that madam has said, Shen Yan was born with the ability to control bugs.

So the reason why Chen Fu and the others leaped off the cliff unconsciously

was that Shen Yan sent some poisonous bugs their way.

If so, Shen Yan's motive for the killing and modus operandi have been made clear.

However, what does this have to do with the Ripple Organization?

What is it about the Ghost Forest that is laden with traps?

I guess whoever caused the problem should be the one to solve it.

Let's head back.

[Heyang Magistrate's Office]

Mr. Pan.

Miss Shangguan.

We meet again.

I think this would be our first time meeting each other, Shen Yan.

You don't seem surprised.

If there is a will, it wouldn't be difficult to find out who I am.

You are born with special abilities to control bugs.

You blamed Chen Fu for having refused to help, and caused Shen Ci's death,

so you took on his identity, and sought revenge with poisonous bugs.

Do you know why I like bugs?

Because they come in swarms, and will never abandon their companions.

Humans, on the other hand, only think about themselves.

But this is not the truth.

I know the reason why you are investigating this case.

It's because of the Ripple Organization.

I can tell you everything that I know. But there is one condition.

What is it?

Get rid of Chen Fu.

Are you trying to instigate an imperial court official to kill someone for you?

He is useless to anyone now.

There is no point in keeping him alive.

Besides, it is not difficult to kill him.

Why not make full use of this situation?

Why did he say that this is not the truth?

What clue are we missing here?

It's fine.

At least we have confirmed that Chen Fu was poisoned by bugs.

As long as we figure out the antidote, we shall then get the truth.

Indeed. If Chen Fu could regain consciousness,

we might be able to get a breakthrough in this case through him.

I'll head back to check the treatises of techniques, and see if there is a solution.

You should eat even when you're busy.

You've been traveling long distances these few days, enduring tiring hardships along the way.

You're getting thinner.

I'll ask the cook to make some of your favorite dishes to make sure you are well nourished.

No...

I have to go.

- Let me send you home. - Don't call my name...

If you have this time and energy, focus on investigating the case.

Women are enigmas.

I can't be nice to her, and I can't be mean to her, either.

What do you think is going through her mind?

I have a thought, but I dare not say.

Is there anything that you wouldn't say? Tell me.

Since Miss Shangguan entered the county ya men,

I used to think that she was uncertain of her attitude towards you.

Yet, judging from her recent behavior, I am afraid that she...

What is it?

She dislikes you.

Think about it, Young Master.

It is only when you dislike someone that you feel annoyed and want to avoid them.

You would find fault with them, and you would run when you saw them.

You wouldn't want to be around them any longer than you need to. Am I right?

Are you right? If you don't know what to say, just keep quiet.

Leave. Go. Just leave.

You were the one who asked for my opinion.

Dislike me?

How is that possible?

She is married to me. How could she dislike me?

Hold on.

The one present at the wedding is Shangguan Zhi,

but it does not reflect Yang Caiwei's intentions.

When she came back as Shangguan Zhi, I was her first suspect for murdering her.

Now, she is such a close friend of Bai Xiaosheng and Zhuo Lanjiang.

I guess she told them about the secret of her identity, yet she would tell me nothing.

The nicer I am towards her, the more she dislikes it.

Could it be that she really dislikes me?

Young Lady, why are you home?

I am afraid that if I had stayed any longer, I wouldn't be able to control myself.

But I am not myself, so how could I indulge myself?

What are you talking about?

Are you doing a tongue twister, Young Lady?

It's nothing. My tongue is likely twisted.

By the way, Young Lady, Young Master Zhuo had Fu send you a message.

What did he say?

He said he would get to the bottom of the Silver Rain Terrace case,

so please rest assured.

Young Master, take a look at this.

- What is this? - This is a jade toad.

It's a very precious medicinal herb.

It is said to be able to regenerate flesh and skin.

Why would Mr. Sun keep this in his room?

This was stored well, so it must be very important to him.

Miss Bai.

Our Young Master's asking you to meet him by the river of Ghost Market at the hour of Shen.

Your Young Master wants to see me?

Yes. Please be there on time.

I'll take my leave now.

We've seen each other a few days before. Why is he asking to meet me?

And we are going to the riverside.

Could it be...

No way.

How much is this bracelet?

How much are you selling this bracelet for?

I am in a good mood today, so pay as you wish.

- What is wrong with this person? - I have no idea.

She looks so happy.

Feel free to take a look.

- This looks pretty nice, right? - Yes.

Miss, I... I'm not selling anymore. I am closing up.

- Later tonight, I... - We are not done looking.

What is up with you?

I am going to meet someone. Would you please come another day?

- Please come another day. - What is up with her?

Have you told Miss Bai?

Got the time and place all correct?

Yes.

Could it be that we didn't come on time and she left?

♫ Who hummed a tune of the azure sky? ♫

♫ Who carved the green out of duckweed? ♫

♫ Whose heart got filled with memories ♫

♫ That caused all these messy feelings? ♫

♫ Clouds painted by flying geese ♫

Little Liar.

What's up?

It has only been days, but you don't know me anymore?

It's not the Lantern Festival today, but why are you dressed like a lantern?

What is your business? Why did you ask me to see you here?

Oh, right. I do have a favor to ask.

I knew you wouldn't look for me if there wasn't anything.

Take a look at this.

A jade toad?

I knew you had an eye for this. This jade toad is only sold in the Ghost Market.

Help me look out for the people who would buy this jade toad at the Ghost Market.

Did anything happen? Why are you looking into this?

You don't have to care about this. Just do as I said. You will get some benefits out of this.

Why? So this is your impression of me,

that I am just someone who values money over people, right?

Am I wrong about that?

Yes, you are!

Alright, I am just messing with you.

I know that money is not the only thing that you think about.

You think about me too.

Well,

I'll leave the jade toad in your hands.

- Thank you for all the trouble. - That's nothing.

The Huanming Bug originated in Southern Tibet.

Originally born out of ordinary maggots, it was then bred by Southern Tibetan witches.

After biting humans, it will live in one's bloodstream by entering through the wounds.

Once it's become parasitic, the human will lose consciousness and their eyesight.

On top of that, this bug is drawn to light.

The host would be drawn to light as well. They are attracted to brightness.

This is it.

The Huanming Bug will melt when it comes in contact with Snow Lily Water.

I am not entirely sure, but I think we can give it a try.

Be careful.

I guess Ze was right, she does dislike me.

That was close. I almost held onto him.

Administer silver needles on Yushang, Yuyao,

Jianming, Sizhu, Sibai, Qingming, these six acupoints.

After that, drip in warm Snow Lily Water, to get rid of the poisonous bugs.

There is only one chance to treat this right.

Otherwise, he will never be cured.

- Hold him down. - Chen Fu.

Don't let him touch his eyes.

Fu. Fu.

You have to endure it through, Fu.

Fu.

Watch him closely.

I will administer another needle in an hour, then he will regain consciousness.

Alright. Thank you, Miss Shangguan.

We need to wait for another hour. I'll take a walk in the courtyard.

Do you really dislike being around me?

Fine.

If you really think that it is torturous to stay by my side,

after the investigation is over, I should respect your wishes and let you go.

Is it just me?

Why do I feel that they are looking at me strangely?

Is anyone out there?

Help!

Is anyone out there? Open the door for me!

Who ambushed me?

They will get it once I catch them.

Medicinal oil?

I guess this person only wants to trap me.

They don't want to hurt me.

Stomach... Stomachache.

Is... Is anyone out there?

I have a severe stomachache! Oh no, I am dying of pain!

Oh no, oh no!

My stomach is in so much pain! Is anyone out there?

Miss Shangguan?

Miss Shangguan?

- You! - I...

Why did you lock me up in here?

I... I...

You are all worried that I will wake Chen Fu up.

Are you the accomplice of Shen Yan?

No... We are not... Not at all...

You are not telling me? Come and see Mr. Chen with me.

No, no, no. Miss Shangguan, Miss Shangguan.

I'll tell you. I'll tell you.

Miss Shangguan, you will understand everything once you read this.

[Fifteenth day of the third month. Dog dared talk back.]

[I put a red-hot piece of coal into his mouth.]

[Third day of the ninth month. Sheep dared report on me in secret.]

[I beat him with a thorny stick all the way]

[to the Ghost Forest.]

[We met a ghost in the forest who took Sheep away.]

The third day of the ninth month?

Isn't it the day when Shen Ci went to the woods?

So Pig, Dog,

- Cow, and Sheep are... - You're right.

They are us, the poor and powerless students.

Chen Fu, Zhou Ge, and Liu Shi are the bullies of the academy.

Whoever they dislike will be hit or scolded.

They even treat us like animals for fun.

Chen Fu, he recorded all of it in this booklet.

He had all of us read it as an attempt to intimidate us.

You are quite tough, aren't you?

You had the guts to talk back to my father.

So stubborn, aren't you?

Pee lying on your stomach, then.

Come, remove his trousers.

What are you looking at?

Do you want to pee lying on your stomach?

Get lost!

How preposterous! Why did you not complain about him?

There's no use for that.

Mr. Chen is protective of his son. He threatened us to not spread it out.

We all came from humble backgrounds.

We studied so hard for ten years, and everyone wants to be rich and famous.

If we go against the headmaster, we will lose the chance for recommendations.

Our future will go down the drain.

Which is why everyone... No one dared say anything.

Everyone wanted to just grind through, with hopes that once they leave,

everything will become better.

Right now,

if you save Chen Fu,

I'm afraid we will be at their beck and call again. That is why we did this.

Miss Shangguan, I beg of you.

Please do not tell anyone that I told you this.

Do you know the reason why I like bugs?

Because they come in swarms, and will never abandon their companions.

Humans, on the other hand, only think about themselves.

One hour is up. Where did Miss Shangguan go?

What took you so long?

- I couldn't find my way back. - Miss Shangguan,

please treat him now.

Miss Shangguan,

why are you not treating him?

Is anything wrong?

Father.

Fu!

Fu!

You are finally awake!

Tell me, was it Shen Ci who hurt you?

It has to be him.

He made those bugs bite me.

Not long after, I started going blind.

Fu, you have suffered too much.

Mr. Pan, please seek justice for my son!

No wonder you reacted so strangely.

The thought of that person saying the word justice makes me sick.

All our efforts were put into saving such a devil.

Those who were oppressed couldn't voice their grievances.

I almost considered taking up Shen Yan's deal.

That way, I would have the chance to just stab him with a needle and kill him.

Of course, I only thought about it.

Now that Chen Fu is awake, Mr. Chen will never let Shen Yan off easily.

Are we going to let the evil triumph now?

What are you all looking at?

Didn't you know? There is an open hearing by Mr. Pan.

The Ghostly Fire Case. Everyone wants to take a look.

- He knows witchcraft. - Does he really know that?

- It's true. Let's go and watch. - Come.

Right? How could that be?

- Here he comes. - He is the one who got hurt.

That's him?

Mr. Pan.

Bring the criminal in.

He is the academy's student.

He looks pretty handsome.

How unexpected.

That's him?

Here he is.

What would you know? The devil wouldn't appear in its original form.

Don't look at his eyes. Otherwise, you will lose your soul.

How scary!

Don't get excited by the commotion. Keep a distance.

Well...

Miss Shangguan, why are you here?

It is Shen Ci's hearing today. Are you not attending it?

Well... It's got nothing to do with us.

Shen Ci resisted the person who abused him,

yet he is sentenced to be beheaded. This is truly unfair.

Moreover, all of you are victims too.

Your silence is an accomplice to murder.

Miss Shangguan, you were the one who saved that devil,

and you are now asking us to give up our future to be a witness, is that fair to us, then?

Our studies are more important. We should stay out of it. Let's go.

The wise understand the boundary between life and death;

their interests are not swayed by the prospect of survival or demise.

Noble-hearted individuals seek not their own survival at the expense of righteousness;

some even sacrifice themselves to achieve righteousness.

- Continue reading. - While commoners readily agree to compromises,

they proclaim righteousness as long as they can,

they face death without longing for the world,

they truly comprehend the boundary between life and death.

[Court]

This was what happened.

Please punish the murderer, Your Honor, so that my two best friends can rest in peace.

Listen, the defendant.

You used bugs to harm others, you caused two deaths and one injured,

the evidence is solid and there is no mercy for your crime.

Do you have anything to say about it?

Nothing.

I have something to say.

Who is this?

Shangguan Zhi.

Why is she here?

Mr. Pan.

Shangguan Zhi, do you have any objections?

No, sir.

It is all very well reasoned. The judgments are clear and right.

What I wanted to say was there is a murderer who got away in this courtroom.

And that is Young Master Chen Fu.

- What? - She said Chen Fu.

Really?

What nonsense. Who did I kill?

You, Zhou Ge, and Liu Shi attempted to kill Shen Ci.

Shangguan Zhi, this is the courtroom.

If you do not have proof, do not simply make accusations.

Sir, I do have proof.

I bet Young Master Chen knows about this booklet.

You wrote all this yourself.

You recorded all your acts of bullying when you were at Xinzheng Academy.

"The third day of the ninth month. Sheep dared to report on me in secret."

"I beat him with a thorny stick all the way to the Ghost Forest."

"We met a ghost in the forest who took Sheep away."

The third day of the ninth month was the day Shen Ci was murdered.

This means that they were not having a courage competition.

It was Chen Fu and his gang who took Shen Ci away.

So?

Come on.

Come on now.

Is this fun?

This forest is so spooky.

We should play somewhere else.

I... I am not afraid.

I have never seen a ghost, and I wonder what it looks like.

He's up.

Get down now.

- You better shut your mouth when we get back. - Alright.

Alright.

Come, let's leave.

Young Master Chen, I don't think I got anything wrong.

You wouldn't be unable to recognize your handwriting, would you?

It is just a booklet, how could that be the proof of murder?

Fu has been very imaginative since young. He was merely writing down sentences.

This shouldn't be taken seriously.

Exactly. I was just making up stories.

This never happened.

Miss Shangguan, you saved Fu's life, and I am grateful for that.

However, if you keep doing this, I can report you for false accusations.

Mr. Chen, don't get worked up.

I have witnesses too.

Let them in.

They are all here.

How dare all of you join hands and slander me.

Do you know the consequences of this?

The wise understand the boundary between life and death;

their interests are not swayed by the prospect of survival or demise.

I, Yang Wanming, a student of Xinzheng Academy,

am willing to stake my reputation and future to be the witness for Shen Ci.

Chen Fu has always been a bully, and Mr. Chen failed to educate him.

That was how this tragedy happened.

Please make a fair judgment, sir.

You...

Wang Bin from Xinzheng Academy will testify as well.

Niu Qiang from Xinzheng Academy will testify as well.

Ying Zheng from Xinzheng Academy will testify as well.

We are willing to testify as a witness.

You... You lowly peasants.

Chen Fu, now that the witness and evidence are both present,

what do you want to say about this?

Yes.

I did hit Shen Ci, and I forced him to venture into the Ghost Forest.

So what?

Fu.

What are you scared of, Father?

You are the headmaster.

Our family owns the academy.

I was only having some fun.

Isn't Shen Ci well and alright now?

I'll compensate him for some medical expenses, that's all.

Can you convict me of a crime?

I can.

Coroner Chen, bring the body here.

Now that Chen Fu regained consciousness, Mr. Chen will not let Shen Yan off easily.

Are we going to let the evil triumph now?

Right now, apart from those working with the county ya men,

no one else knows the body from the hills is Shen Ci's.

No one else knows the one locked up in jail is Shen Yan.

- What you mean is... - We will let Shen Yan

carry on with this act of identity switch till the end.

Coroner Chen, read the coroner's report.

Yes, Your Honor.

The body was found below the cliff of the hill behind Xinzheng Academy.

The deceased is male, nineteen years old.

Time of death, one year ago.

Cause of death, suffocation.

He is identified as Xinzheng Academy's student, Shen Ci.

Shen Ci?

What are you saying?

He... He is Shen Ci? Who is he, then?

- Exactly! - Right, who is he, then?

Well, who is he?

You should tell them yourself.

I am Shen Yan. Shen Ci's twin brother.

Impossible.

No way.

I have been around with bugs since I was born.

Even my parents stayed away from me.

My brother was my only source of human warmth.

It's our birthday today.

These are the longevity noodles that Mother made.

Quick, eat while it's still hot.

Mother would never cook longevity noodles for me.

This is yours, right?

What would you eat if I ate your share?

We both came from the same mother, so what is wrong with sharing a bowl of noodles?

No matter how others see you, I am always proud to have you as my younger brother.

Thank you, Ci.

Up till the day I caused a catastrophic disaster.

He left to study far away in Heyang.

I followed him in secret, and hid in the hills behind the academy.

Never have I ever thought that someone as kind as my brother,

someone who would never hurt a bug,

would be abused to death by this bunch of evil-doers.

You better shut your mouth when we get back.

Come, let's leave.

Ci.

Ci!

I buried my brother's body in secret, and returned to the academy as him.

Because I was blind, no one could tell us apart.

You killed my brother. So you had to pay for it.

Why can't I see anything?

My eyes! I can't see as well!

I am blind!

Fu! Fu, I can't see!

I can't see too!

Fu! Fu!

I used the Huanming Bug to blind them.

The Huanming Bug moves towards lighting.

I controlled the fireflies, and had them follow the bugs and leap off the cliff.

Fu. Fu.

All of you are trying to harm me.

Pan Yue,

how dare you conceal the identity of this criminal on death row, and play tricks on me!

Fu.

I play tricks on you?

Did I mention his name?

You were too dull to realize it.

Even so, trickery is nothing when it comes to dealing with villains like you.

Mr. Pan, Fu is young and ignorant. As his father, I had not taught him well.

I hope that you will have mercy on him.

Give him a chance to turn over a new leaf.

Sure.

According to the law of our dynasty,

there is no amnesty, for the harm caused by involuntary manslaughter.

They are to be jailed immediately and exiled to the borders.

- Fu. - Admit your crime and accept the punishment

is the only way to repent and reform.

- Mr. Pan... - Guards, take him away.

- Fu. - Father.

- Fu! - I don't want to be exiled.

- Help me, Father. - Fu...

- I don't want to be exiled! - Fu.

Fu!

Please help me, Father! Father!

Fu!

Well done! Good job!

Shen Yan, you sought revenge using bugs, your circumstances were understandable,

yet it is not permissible under the law.

You are sentenced to death for murder, to be executed after autumn.

I humbly admit my crime.

Thank you, Mr. Pan.

[Heyang Magistrate's Office]

Come, let's go home.

Father, that mister told me that the wise understand the boundary between life and death,

and their interests are not swayed by the prospect of survival or demise.

What does that mean?

It means the key to studying is to understand true righteousness.

Once you have understood that, you will be brave,

and no interest can sway you, nor losses that can intimidate you.

I want to be a person who understands true righteousness in the future.

Do you? Sure.

Father, look! The sun is out.

Yes, the sun is out.

♫ As decades of spring and autumn pass ♫

♫ I watch the surges of unending waves ♫

♫ I wish upon you all that is well ♫

♫ Let out a cry that ends all relations ♫

A good bow is hard to draw, but it can reach great heights and depths.

A good horse is difficult to ride, but it can bear great responsibilities.

A talented person is hard to find, but they are presentable before the esteemed rulers.

When the heaven and earth are dark and dim,

when the rulers' virtues are not revered, it is the fault of thousands of people.

A good bow is hard to draw, [Jail]

but it can reach great heights and depths.

A good horse is difficult to ride, but it can bear great responsibilities.

A talented person is hard to find, but they are presentable before the esteemed rulers.

When the heavens and earth are dark and dim,

the great water does not overflow, nor does the great fire burn fiercely.

Although I understand what Shen Yan did, I thought he was too foolish.

He sacrificed his life to seek revenge,

not knowing that his life is worth much more than those evil-doers'.

Everyone would have to pay for the choices that they made.

He chose revenge, so he has to face the punishment that he deserved.

By the way, how did you convince those students to take the witness stand?

Nothing much. I just made those people recite outside of the window.

- That simple? - It was that simple.

Shen Yan was right. Humans are not that great.

Sometimes, they are more piffling than bugs.

They only care about their gains, so they end up becoming cowards.

Do you know the suspect, Shen Ci?

I don't. I have no idea.

Their hearts will be swayed.

And they will make mistakes.

Because of this, their bravery in defying the odds to seek justice really matters.

Don't you agree?

When the investigation is over, should I respect your wishes and let you go?

No.

I will never let go of someone like you.

Why are you smiling?

Nothing.

After the rain came sunshine, so I am in a good mood.

Young Master!

Young Master.

According to Shen Yan, this is Shen Ci's diary

that was found under a rock outside the walls of the academy.

He found a child to read it to him.

It's the Ripple Organization. [Miao Zhuang went to the hills today]

The child wrote it on Shen Yan's palm, and he memorized all of it.

Miao Zhuang?

Isn't this the name of another dead student found on the records?

♫ 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 ♫