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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 22]

Jiang and I followed the jade toad buyer all the way here, but then he stopped me from following.

I was worried about him, so I waited here. But he had never come out since then.

Later, I went to Silver Rain Terrace to find him.

Fu told me Young Master went out for something. But he looked awkward.

I'm afraid he might have been hurt while dealing with Sun Zhen.

If he were safe, he would have sent word to you.

Something might have happened to him.

Someone is here.

[Zhuo]

It's Zhuo.

The character on the cloth is Zhuo.

[Zhuo]

The secret behind Xinzheng Academy must be related to the Silver Rain Terrace.

Let's go back and plan this out.

[Court]

Search all the harbors and ships of Silver Rain Terrace.

How many ships do they own?

How many of them are docked in Heyang, and how many are out for delivery?

Where do they go? I want to know all of them.

Yes.

I had met with Mr. Chen.

He has left for the capital with the ledger.

What about halite?

All on the ship, and are leaving Heyang.

The thing is, Pan Yue has ordered his men to investigate our business.

They are targeting our harbors and cargo.

Actions have an impact.

We have been running the Silver Rain Terrace for years.

We might have left clues.

I'm afraid the Silver Rain Terrace might have to be shut down.

Now it seems that the structure of the Ripple Organization has become clear to us.

The entire organization is secretly led by a mysterious high-ranking official from the capital.

Silver Rain Terrace is the facade they cultivated in Heyang for extortion and smuggling.

Relief Hall is used to eliminate enemies. [Relief Hall]

Mr. Chen of Xinzheng Academy [Xinzheng Academy]

is a general account officer of the Ripple Organization who manages the ledger and warehouse.

Jiang is probably kept in the dark,

and he is confined because he learned about their activities.

I don't care what you have found out about the Ripple Organization. But we must save Jiang now, right?

Jiang told me about a hidden door that leads to Silver Rain Terrace.

- Why don't we go there tonight? - Xiaosheng, calm down.

If we act recklessly, we will alert them.

That's right. We should plan this carefully.

You two...

Go ahead with your planning. I will go myself.

Xiaosheng.

Xiaosheng, Jiang is also my friend.

How could I not want to save him?

Yes.

He's just a friend to you.

But you matter the most to him.

If he was here and you were out there in danger, I believe he would risk his own life to save you.

What about you? All you do is run your mouth and make plans.

You never want to take risks for him.

Xiaosheng.

Am I a coward to you?

You two are my only friends in Heyang.

To me, you two are like my family.

How could I not worry about his safety?

Silver Rain Terrace is a dangerous place.

If we break into it without planning,

we might be at their mercy, and lose the chance to rescue Jiang, right?

Caiwei.

I'm too anxious.

I'm afraid something bad would happen to him if we went too late.

When we were on our way to Shen Ci's place, Jiang fought against Sun Zhen.

And Sun Zhen didn't hurt Jiang when he left Silver Rain Terrace.

That means he has some concerns.

We must calm down, and come up with a way to solve this together.

[Heyang Magistrate's Office]

Young Master Zhuo sends me over to see Mr. Pan.

Young Master invites you to a banquet at Silver Rain Terrace. Please do come.

Is he all right?

Yes. Thank you for your concern, Miss Shangguan.

[Mr. Pan, you are invited to a banquet at Silver Rain Terrace. Your presence is highly appreciated]

Jiang never sends a formal invitation. [By Zhuo Lanjiang]

Do they expect us to buy this as they used Jiang's name?

There must be a hidden agenda behind this invitation.

It seems that they are going to take the move.

Should we go?

Yes.

Old Master, the invitation has reached his hands.

Everything is all set now.

We will wait for him to come.

But Young Master refuses to eat or drink anything.

If we really kill Pan Yue,

he might never forgive you.

Let him be.

If Pan Yue doesn't die,

we will.

You can't sleep?

Are you worrying about Jiang?

This is risky.

Are you sure you want to come with us?

Yes.

But you never went for risky ventures.

Xiaosheng.

Do you like Jiang?

Yes.

Liking someone is a risky venture, isn't it?

You are pessimistic.

Because he doesn't like me.

He hasn't figured his own feelings out yet.

Once he has, he will know who the right person is for him.

He's the Young Master of Silver Rain Terrace, while I'm a little liar in the Ghost Market.

We are very different.

Nothing will happen between us.

Does he know how you feel about him?

He won't. I'm a good liar.

Are you trying to deceive him or yourself?

After I told Pan Yue my identity,

I realized that things can be simple when you like someone.

Seeing him is enough to make me happy.

I wasted so much time on hesitating, and torturing myself.

Xiaosheng, once we find Jiang, you should tell him whatever you want to tell him.

you should tell him whatever you want to tell him.

It's better to regret it than miss the regret.

It's better to regret it than miss the regret.

How are your eyes?

I'm fine.

Why do you look so nervous?

This is very dangerous.

I'm afraid that I...

I haven't seen enough of you yet.

Don't worry. Everything will be all right.

Old Master Zhuo, Pan Yue has arrived.

How many people does he bring?

Just himself.

[Maintaining the Peace]

Mr. Pan, you have quite some nerve to come here alone.

I know this is not a simple banquet, but I was expecting a drink at least.

Mr. Sun, you are kind of impatient.

Why do you dare to come since you know it isn't simple?

Whether the invitation was sent by Young Master Zhuo, or Old Master Zhuo,

it's the same.

Anyway, it's good to have a chat.

How did you know?

Show Mr. Pan in.

This place is clear.

Proceed as planned. Let's split.

I will go steal the keys, and you go to the kitchen.

Be careful.

Old Master Zhuo. I have heard a lot about you.

Mr. Pan, how do you know I'm still alive?

Silver Rain Terrace is behind Xinzheng Academy.

Sun Zhen isn't capable of managing all these.

He sent someone to the Ghost Market to buy the jade toad

and delivered it to the mountains behind Silver Rain Terrace.

Jade toad is widely known to be the cure for burns.

And, Old Master Zhuo, you coincidentally died in a fire three years ago.

You suspected a dead man with merely these.

Isn't that a hasty judgment?

If it weren't for your good friend, Gu Yong, who said something before he died,

I wouldn't have confirmed it.

Gu Yong?

He lives like a ghost for a useless son.

He might as well die.

I had wondered who the ghost he mentioned was.

Until yesterday, I figured that out.

In that fire three years ago, you were lucky enough to survive,

but you were also badly injured.

During these days, you must have suffered in pain, right?

Mr. Pan, you could make that out from just a sentence.

You indeed live up to your expectations.

However, even if I'm badly injured,

killing you is easy.

Mr. Pan, you are bold to come here alone.

Do you see me as nothing?

I don't.

I respect you as a powerful master who leads thousands of members of Silver Rain Terrace.

However, a hero has to live like a ghost for three years.

I suppose this is not your choice.

Young Master, it has been three days.

Please eat some. Your body won't hold up if you don't eat.

I didn't expect

that you would betray me.

I... I didn't.

He's Old Master Zhuo. You know this.

I have never dared to defy him since I was young.

Get lost.

Yes.

It is called peace in four cardinal directions.

My mother taught me.

If you poke four holes, it will keep you safe outdoors.

You will be safe and sound when you get into fights with anyone.

Eat up.

Peace in four cardinal directions.

Eagles should soar in the sky, but you are willing to be reduced to a domesticated fowl.

I guess that person must've found your weak spot, and forced you into doing this.

Your weak spot is Zhuo Lanjiang, right?

Since you serve him under duress,

there is still room, for us to negotiate.

It's useless.

Only if you die can Silver Rain Terrace survive.

Flammable paint?

It is.

Three years ago, I survived the fire.

But three years later...

This seems to be

my destiny.

You want to die with me here?

With a talented young man like you accompanying me,

I won't be lonely six feet under.

There's no need to look around.

The windows are made of bronze.

They were sealed before you came in.

The main gate is three chi thick.

No one can enter or leave here.

Only I can turn on the mechanism.

Jiang.

I knew it was you.

It's Xiaosheng's idea.

You are natural at such sneaky tricks, Little Liar.

I was helping you.

Jiang, Pan Yue is in the hall. He might be in danger.

My father wants to kill him. Let's go there now.

Let's go.

Since we are going to die together,

Old Master Zhuo.

Here's to you.

There aren't many people I admire throughout my life.

You are one of them, Mr. Pan.

Since you have been hiding all these years,

why did you want to burn us together when you revealed yourself?

You have already found out everything Silver Rain Terrace did.

Now that I'm exposed,

my life holds no value anymore.

But death isn't necessarily your sole choice.

Good.

Impressive.

Being young and full of spirit is not a bad thing.

But you should know your limitations.

You are no match for him.

No one knows yet.

But do you really think you can keep Zhuo Lanjiang safe by doing so?

It's not up to you to decide how he would be.

You sent him away from Heyang when he was young,

hoping he could stay away from the dirty business of Silver Rain Terrace.

When Silver Rain Terrace was in trouble, and he returned to Heyang,

you would rather fake your death than have him involved with the Ripple Organization.

I guess you shouldered everything because you didn't want Zhuo Lanjiang to get involved.

What are you trying to get at?

You are using the way you think it's right to protect him,

which he doesn't need at all.

Zhuo Lanjiang is proud, and he won't allow any humiliation.

Do you think he can live an undisturbed life after knowing the truth?

Enough!

Who do you think I am?

The master of Silver Rain Terrace?

The head of the Four Greats of Heyang?

You are wrong!

I'm just a dog.

Do you think I want to be like this?

This is my only choice.

Sun Zhen,

I see you as my buddy, but you treat me like a fool.

Kill me if you can.

I will give you my respect.

Young Master.

Don't force my hand.

Coward.

Zhuo Lanjiang!

What's the point of this attitude?

Old Master Zhuo has been living like a ghost for three years.

He's been doing this for you.

Three years ago, you lost a sword in the capital.

Do you think it was stolen by a thief?

I can't bring myself to kill the soldiers stationed at the borderland.

You haven't pledged your full loyalty.

And so, you have to die.

We have been following Big Brother for years.

We know many of his secrets.

Won't he be afraid that I drag everyone down?

No.

You won't. [Zhuo]

Jiang's sword.

- What did you do to Jiang? - Old Master.

Big Brother asks me to take good care of an old friend's son.

Fine.

Old Master Zhuo.

Young Master rushes back from the capital after knowing your situation.

He will arrive in Heyang in no time.

All right.

I see.

Give this message to the public.

Tell them that I died in a fire.

Old Master Zhuo.

What has been done in the capital is a thankless task, and sinful.

If anything goes wrong, all of us will be done for.

I can be a sinful watchdog.

But I won't allow my son

to be sullied.

Yes.

If I lose, they will force your son, like how they forced you.

If I win, Zhuo Lanjiang will also be dragged down after his collapse and bear all the blame.

By then, how will you be able to protect him?

[Amnesty]

I requested this amnesty from the princess.

As long as you tell me the identity of the person behind the scenes,

you can have it to keep both of you safe, for your entire lives.

Since I was young, my father has been the mighty master of Silver Rain Terrace.

He is a big hero.

He is never

a fawning watchdog who wags his tail at the owner.

[Maintaining the Peace]

Father!

Father! Father!

Father, open the door!

Father!

I won't ask for anything. I just want you to stay alive.

Father!

Father!

Father!

Father!

I'm old.

I'm so old.

Timid and irrational.

Mr. Pan, I promise you that I will not go against the county ya men

or help commit evil.

But...

But I can't tell you the name of that person from the capital.

Can you still protect my son?

Zhuo Lanjiang has done nothing wrong.

I will try my best to protect anyone, even if they are innocent strangers.

Not to mention, Jiang is my friend.

All right.

I will take that

as your promise.

I push you out.

Father!

- Father! - Old Master Zhuo!

Father!

Father!

Father!

Why?!

Jiang.

That person from the capital is vengeful.

You can stay alive

only if I die.

Father!

Father!

♫ Wait for a chance to start anew after the past life ends ♫

♫ Despite countless thoughts ♫

♫ What should I do with my aching body? ♫

♫ Attracted by the setting moon and refuse to leave ♫

No!

♫ A bright heart worn by tragedies ♫

Have you heard about it? Mr. Pan took down Silver Rain Terrace.

Of course. The fire was big. I could see it from the east of the town.

I heard that the former master of Silver Rain Terrace, Zhuo Shanju,

you know, faked his death.

That old geezer must've done, so much dirty business behind the scenes.

When Mr. Pan found that out, he killed himself out of fear.

Seriously?

What about the Young Master of Silver Rain Terrace?

Young Master? He's not the Young Master anymore.

He's a dog losing its owner who barks when they see us.

What's wrong?

I'm not running a restaurant here.

If you are not buying anything, go somewhere else to gossip.

What's with your attitude?

- Do you want to chase your customers away? - Absolutely right.

I'm in a bad mood today. I don't want to make a deal with you.

Understood? Get lost.

- She's insane. Let's go. - What's with her attitude?

- Don't bother with her. - She is ridiculous. Jeez.

Old Master Zhuo was ready to commit suicide before he met you.

He burned all the letters.

He has never told me about the identity of the person from the capital.

To think, the fire brought away everything.

Old Master Zhuo was so scared that he would rather die than reveal a word.

It shows that the power of the person behind the scenes is far beyond what we can imagine.

By the way, do you know about the spy Old Master Zhuo planted in the county ya men?

That person does not report to us.

They are a trusted aide of that mystery person.

Their goal is to gather information from the government, and monitor Silver Rain Terrace.

Old Master Zhuo has been in contact with the spy through letters.

I have never met the spy in person.

Miss Shangguan, please talk some senses into Young Master.

He will only listen to you.

What's wrong with Jiang?

After that day, he cooped himself up in the room, and drank.

He ignores everyone.

Stop drinking. You will die.

What does it have to do with you?

Get up.

Let go.

I finally understand why Zhuo Shanju would choose to bear everything and take his own life.

Seeing how useless the son is, if I were him, I wouldn't tell you anything either.

Say that again.

Although your father and I are on conflicting sides, I'm moved by his love for you.

He had been keeping you under his wing for his whole life.

Turns out you became so vulnerable.

I bet he must have regretted it and can't rest in peace after seeing you like this.

You are right.

He had protected me all his life.

As his son,

I haven't done anything for him.

Only if I could be stronger, more mature, and more trustworthy.

Things wouldn't have ended up this way.

He died for me twice.

But what have I done?

I was still angrily accusing and questioning him when I last saw him.

I hadn't even told him

I was glad that he was still alive.

[Silver Rain Terrace]

You haven't eaten these days. Have some soup, at least.

Your hand.

I'm good.

Eat some.

Thanks.

[Tomb of Late Father, Zhuo Shanju, by Son, Zhuo Lanjiang]

Father.

You hid at the back mountain of Silver Rain Terrace, for three years.

The place is damp and cold. You must have had a tough time there.

This place has beautiful scenery throughout four seasons.

No one will disturb you.

You will like it, right?

I thought you wouldn't come.

You asked for me, and I would come.

- No matter what? - No matter what.

Yang Caiwei.

I'm sorry

for everything my father did to you.

Because of him, you lost your parents, and ended up in Heyang

with a drifting, helpless life for ten years.

He almost brought you to death, and he made you live under someone else's identity.

I understand I can never compensate you, for what my father did.

And I wouldn't ask for your forgiveness.

I just want to apologize

on my father's behalf.

[Tomb of Late Father, Zhuo Shanju, by Son, Zhuo Lanjiang]

Old Master Zhuo.

For what you did before death,

I will never forget,

or forgive.

But now that you have passed away, I won't hold grudges against you.

May you rest in peace.

Jiang,

you and your father are different.

The one who should be held accountable is the person behind him.

You don't have to bear this.

My father and I are different.

Everyone says this when they try to comfort me.

But I belong to the Zhuo family, and their blood flows in me.

How could I have no relations with him?

I once thought I was the Young Master, with everyone at my beck and call.

But who could've thought that my father and I were merely someone's cat's-paws?

When I found out

that my father was the mastermind you had been investigating,

I blanked.

Caiwei.

I'm sorry.

I don't deserve to be your friend.

Anyway, let's drink.

Sure.

But you have to come tomorrow as we promised to meet every month.

Yang Caiwei,

I wish you and Pan Yue happiness and safety.

Is Jiang not coming?

Please enjoy.

We didn't order any liquor.

Mr. Zhuo ordered this for you.

He asked to keep this for you.

For us?

And this too.

He said this is for Miss Bai. [Burn ointment]

He is saying goodbye to us.

If so, let's split and find him.

All right.

[Silver Rain Street]

- It's raining. - Hurry and go.

Excuse me. Have you seen a man around this tall?

- He's in black. - No.

Miss, have you seen a man around this tall? He's in black.

- No. - Are you sure? No?

♫ Who will leave me some residual warmth to have the memory sealed forever ♫

♫ In the name of love, I question ♫

♫ The cruelty of fate ♫

♫ Reason with fate about love, and drowned in pain ♫

♫ Anticipating the future ahead alone, with no way out of it ♫

♫ As you struggle with your fate, and get forever entangled ♫

♫ You are left empty with reluctance ♫

♫ ♫

Jiang!

Zhuo Lanjiang!

Where are you going?!

Where are you going?!

♫ ♫

Where are you going?

♫ Never be able to escape from the assumption of good and evil ♫

♫ You are left empty with reluctance ♫

Little Liar.

Farewell.

[Qimu Pavilion]

You didn't return to the county ya men.

So I was looking everywhere for you. What has happened?

Jiang is missing.

We have searched everywhere.

Unless he's intentionally hiding from us, or he might have left Heyang.

So many things have happened in just a few days.

It is overwhelming.

Give him some time to come around.

He will come back then.

Miss Shangguan.

Miss Shangguan, here's your letter from Miss Bai.

I know where Jiang went.

Don't worry. I will take care of him.

[Silver Rain Terrace]

[Sealed by Heyang County Yamen]

[The 7th day of the 6th month, the 11th year of Yongning]

- What's that? - What's it about?

Over years of domination, [Announcement]

Silver Rain Terrace has committed numerous murders, smuggling, and crimes, which is unforgivable.

The main culprit, Zhuo Shanju, has committed suicide. His sin will not extend to his family.

If the members of Silver Rain Terrace will change and repent, their past will not be pursued.

They won't be punished.

I didn't expect to witness the collapse of Silver Rain Terrace after 30 years of domination.

Exactly.

I heard that Silver Rain Terrace has lost its master after Young Master Zhuo went missing.

Except for Mr. Sun who voluntarily stays guard at Zhuo Shanju's tomb,

the rest have dismissed and returned home.

From now on, Silver Rain Terrace will disappear from Heyang.

Mr. Pan is impressive.

I used to think he was delusional when he said he wanted to reform Heyang.

In just three months, he took down Relief Hall and Silver Rain Terrace consecutively.

It seems that we may live a peaceful life.

Exactly.

Mr. Pan, why make such a fuss about sealing Silver Rain Terrace when Zhuo Shanju is already dead?

This is my promise to Old Master Zhuo.

That way, the Ripple Organization will believe we have stopped the investigation.

This is also the only way to keep Zhuo Lanjiang safe, and make Zhuo Shanju's death worth it.

Miss Qing. Mr. Pan instructed his men to seal Silver Rain Terrace.

He shows resolute determination and courage.

I knew I made the right choice.

Should we give him another shove?

If we do, we are very likely to push ourselves into the abyss.

The case is closed. We should act like we are happy.

Don't forget the spy is still around us.

I know.

But I'm worried about Jiang.

This is a heavy blow for him.

He might not make it through.

Given Zhuo Lanjiang's character, we should trust him to make the right decision.

Once everything is clear, let's go and find him.

Xiaosheng is with him now. He will be all right.

It's a shame that Zhuo Shanju burned all the letters. No clues are left.

Have you found anything from the search for Mr. Chen?

He has probably fled Heyang.

How are we going to investigate without any clues?

Someone misled us into the Ghostly Fire Case.

Perhaps there will be new leads if we find him.

But we are totally clueless now.

By the way, Gu Yong mouthed the surname "Yang" before he died.

Should we go to the capital to look for officials with surname Yang?

This surname can refer to too many things.

I'm afraid it's not a fruitful trip to the capital.

Who is there?

[Edify through music and ritual]

It's the spy.

Perhaps he can be our new clue.

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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 ♫