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ADAPTED FROM A SHUQI.COM NOVEL ORIGINAL AUTHOR: SENLIN LU

You instigated all the devotees and backed her into a corner.

There might be no blood on your hands,

but can you truly say that you committed no wrongdoing?

But I didn't kill her.

Even if you take me to His Majesty,

I am still innocent.

Killing someone gets you the death penalty.

Extensive abuse of witchcraft in the palace

also gets you the death penalty.

Just now, you confessed to all of them.

- I didn't! - Back off!

Your Ladyship.

I didn't.

It was Gonglian. It was Gonglian. Your Ladyship.

- It wasn't me. - Take him away.

- Yes. - It was all Gonglian!

I didn't do it. I didn't do it!

- He escaped? - Yes.

White Asura?

White Asura.

For you.

Is this rouge for me?

Yes.

Use it and your eyes will return.

My eyes will return.

No! I don't want it!

A girl said you'd only return my eyes

if she died.

And then?

Of course, I couldn't let her die.

I said I didn't want her help.

Supervisor Luo will treat me when he comes back anyway.

I've returned it to you. I don't want you to treat my eyes.

Then, can you not let her die?

Please.

Where did she go? Why did she die?

She didn't die.

She said she was tired

and wanted to take a break.

And then?

Then,

she turned into a bird

and flew away.

She flew away.

You look a little like her.

Do you know her?

Her name is…

Her name is…

Her name is…

Gonglian.

Gonglian.

White Asura.

We finally meet.

Why are you here?

He also wanted to see a deity,

so I asked him to hide here.

She was never affected by your and Wang Anping's hypnosis.

She is just naive.

She trusts everything she sees and hears.

This rouge contains poison.

You want to poison Talent Dong to avenge Gonglian.

She is not the accomplice to your sister's murder.

Come to the Palace Investigation Bureau with me.

We've been waiting for you, White Asura.

I'm not trying to escape.

I know.

You want to jump down from here like your sister did.

It's really high.

She must have been very afraid when she stood here.

However, there was something even scarier behind her.

She was cornered and could only jump down from here.

You aren't the one who drove Gonglian to her death.

You've always tried to save her.

I know everything,

but I failed to save her.

Those people have been consumed by their obsession with White Asura.

Why did Wang Anping want her dead so badly?

Because a person's desire is insatiable.

People always want more.

In the beginning, everyone only asked White Asura

to bless them with life-saving herbs,

enough charcoal to last the winter,

or an opportunity to return home to see their family.

But slowly…

These are the wishes

they left for White Asura in the past few days.

Make some arrangements and see what you can do.

WHITE ASURA, PLEASE MAKE HIM LOSE HIS RIGHT HAND AS A PUNISHMENT FOR BULLYING ME

I WAS PUNISHED BY SUPERINTENDENT DAY AND NIGHT FOR BREAKING A CERAMIC

They want to hurt people.

He is being bullied at the Imperial Food Service.

First, he had hot oil poured on his hand, and he almost lost his ability to cook.

GONGLIAN, PALACE MAID

This man is even more unfortunate.

He's not good with words and offended the superintendent.

He was not allowed to wash his robes with hot water in the winter,

and he ended up with frostbite on both hands.

Poor soul.

But it doesn't justify the wish to make a colleague lose an arm

or harm the superintendent.

It's just a small punishment. A small punishment.

They are very pious.

They have also helped others a lot.

Perhaps you can think about how you can help them

so they are not disheartened.

What are you doing? Gonglian.

No wonder.

I heard you've been very generous recently.

It's like you've found a way to make money.

Not so loud!

It turns out you've been taking money in secret.

Is this how they show their devotion?

Is this the reason why you must help them?

We did them a huge favor.

What's wrong with taking some tokens of gratitude?

Did I force them to pay me? They paid me willingly!

If you want it,

I'll give half the money to you.

You are ridiculous.

For money, you are trying to harm people.

I'm here

because I want to discuss this with you.

You have no idea

how badly they were bullied and humiliated.

Not only must we promote good, but also punish evil.

What if the poisoned superintendent

turns to White Asura to punish the person who harmed her?

Then…

That depends…

What if the superintendent

pays you double what these people paid you?

This is not about money.

Return the money to them.

You should also take these requests away.

Fine.

As you said,

we won't do anything that harms anyone.

However, you should take a look

at these remaining requests and think of something to help them.

Somehow, at some point,

the requests have started to change.

They ask for better lives,

more opportunities to be promoted,

and misfortune for the people who are a threat to them.

I believe they are all suffering,

but how come we get to decide

what they should want and what they should receive?

Hey! Hey…

You…

What about me?

Everyone thought that White Asura was an omnipotent deity.

But Gonglian knew

that humans created this deity.

Those who helped them fulfill their wishes were also humans.

Gonglian's original intention

was to weave a web of kindness for everyone to help each other.

However,

as the devotees trusted White Asura more and more,

this web of kindness also attracted greed and evil.

The two requests to harm people

deeply hurt Gonglian.

Gonglian, don't overthink.

Fuqu.

Tell me. Have I done something wrong?

You did nothing wrong.

You only wanted to help others.

If you don't want to do it anymore, just stop.

Gonglian knew

that people would have all kinds of wishes and desires.

She also understood that she had no right to decide

what kind of wishes they could make to White Asura.

She also had no right to judge these wishes.

Gonglian was hesitant at first.

Three days later,

she heard the superintendent of the Imperial Laundry

had fallen unconscious after drinking the water

made from heartbreak grass, which she had mistaken for honeysuckle.

Then, she decided to put an end to everything.

But Wang Anping was already absorbed

in the glory and vanity brought to him by White Asura's identity.

He would never agree to Gonglian's decision easily.

Because White Asura would no longer exist without Gonglian.

Wang Anping tried threatening and bribing her,

but Gonglian wouldn't budge.

She did not believe Wang Anping could wield the influence he had properly.

She told Wang Anping that if he wouldn't stop,

she would expose all the witchcraft he did in the palace.

Gonglian even burned the records

of the requests of White Asura's devotees and where they were working.

Wang Anping was furious and said he would never forgive Gonglian.

He lied and told everyone that Gonglian could summon White Asura

so that the devotees would drive her to her death.

In the beginning, they came to congratulate Gonglian

and showed her great envy and expectation.

Gonglian knew it was all a plot by Wang Anping.

So she wasn't willing to die.

She even told these people that White Asura appeared in their dreams

because hypnosis was used to show what was in their hearts.

However, no one believed her.

Yes.

Because all of them were being helped before.

They received White Asura's "favors".

So,

they drove a person to her death for an imaginary deity.

They drove a person who helped them sincerely,

without asking for anything in return, to her death.

Am I pretty?

Gonglian.

Please let me go.

Devotee Gonglian,

summon White Asura now. You won't be so lucky next time.

Gonglian.

It's me!

It's me. What's wrong?

Did you hear that?

They said they were coming to kill me.

Gonglian, don't be afraid.

I wanted to kill them, but I didn't know who they were.

I wanted to have a word with Wang Anping,

but Gonglian wouldn't let me expose him.

She said she'd do her best to endure it.

She added that if she were driven to death by Wang Anping,

I had to protect myself no matter what

and expose Wang Anping.

You already know what happened after that.

Gonglian

was still driven to death by them.

Not only do I want to expose Wang Anping,

but I also want to avenge Gonglian.

You planned patiently for two years,

found the people who drove Gonglian to her death back then,

and pretended to be a huge devotee of White Asura

to obtain Wang Anping's trust.

Wang Anping only cares about money.

As long as I fan the faith these devotees have in White Asura,

as long as I can keep making these devotees offer him money,

he'd do anything.

Those devotees are just the same.

They only care about whether White Asura can grant their wish or not.

They didn't even remember

how they drove a living person to her death.

They even blamed her for dying too late,

thus ruining White Asura's incarnation.

I learned Wang Anping's dream-appearing technique.

I wanted everyone who drove Gonglian to death

to summon White Asura themselves.

None of them would be willing to die.

They still have things they want.

This is why they are pretentious.

I helped them get their wishes,

and they looked so pious before White Asura.

Just like how they drove Gonglian to death back then.

But when I entered their dreams as White Asura

and told them they were chosen to summon White Asura…

None of them was willing to die.

They were so sure and confident back then,

but when it was their turn, their expressions changed.

They were afraid, scared,

and still felt they were lucky.

They owed their lives to Gonglian!

So, you threatened them with the things they cared about most.

You used Pan Yongqi's son to threaten him.

You used the White Peony Balm to hurt Dianjiang's hand.

As for Luo Zhian, you took some effort.

You made Luo Zhian earn Consort Shu's favor.

Although that made him believe in White Asura even more,

it'd be more difficult to make him die willingly

when he was at the peak of his glory.

So, you let him take the Yin-Yang Road so he could meet Talent Dong.

I can't hide anything from you, Your Ladyship.

He administered acupuncture privately, which resulted in a consort's blindness.

Once this incident was exposed, no one in the palace

would dare to hire him, let alone Consort Shu.

Not only would his reputation be ruined,

but his whole family would also be caught up in it.

He could either commit suicide

or his whole family could die together with him.

You planned to drive every murderer of Gonglian to death.

Later, you pinned the crime of inciting others to suicide

on Wang Anping.

You are very smart.

Your Ladyship, aren't you curious?

If I wanted to take revenge by persuading others to commit suicide,

why would I use such a complicated method?

Death only happens in a moment.

However, knowing that one will die at a certain time,

it'll make living a form of torture.

Every second of Pan Yongqi in the prison was filled with anxiety,

every step Luo Zhian took on the Yin-Yang Road,

and inch by inch, the rope sank into Dianjiang's skin.

They were the punishment you gave them.

Not only did you want them dead,

you wanted them to feel

the pain Gonglian suffered before her death.

That is your real revenge.

You've seen through everything.

So,

did you release me from the Palace Investigation Bureau on purpose?

Yes.

I knew you didn't believe in White Asura.

You pretended like you were committing suicide

because you wanted us to let our guard down

so you could have more time to kill.

I've seen many devotees of White Asura

and practiced it many times.

How did you find out?

The feather.

Feather?

No!

Every devotee saw the feather as an embodiment of White Asura.

When you saw that I wanted to burn the feather,

you went mad.

But after you put up your act of committing suicide,

you were sure that I was fooled and left the feather on the table.

You didn't even look at the feather once.

I was too impatient.

Come with me.

Your Ladyship.

Can I…

I won't let you jump down from here.

I have to die anyway.

Please. Let me die here just like Gonglian did.

You really like Lady in Snow a lot.

This feather dress is pretty.

I also hope that White Asura exists.

If it's possible,

let my sister and me

be the birds beside Consort Shu in our next lives

so we won't have to suffer so much.

If you die now,

all your previous efforts would be in vain.

Wang Anping's only crime now

is setting up private altars for witchcraft

in the palace.

You are the only person who can prove that he caused Gonglian's death.

Did Talent Dong tell you how Gonglian died?

Everyone wants me to die, even you?

White Asura told me

I could get my eyes back as long as I frightened you.

You can only get back your eyes when I die.

What?

White Asura probably said

you could only get back your eyes

if I died.

I can only get back my eyes

when you die?

When you die…

Then…

Then, I don't want my eyes.

I don't want you to die.

When Medical Supervisor Luo returns,

he can treat my eyes anyway.

Then, His Majesty can visit me every day.

Am I pretty?

Am I pretty?

Am I pretty?

You are pretty.

Very pretty.

I'm very pretty.

I'm very pretty.

I'm very pretty.

Where are you going?

I'm tired.

I want to take a break.

Talent Dong,

don't go to the Yin-Yang Road to look at the paintings today.

Go back and rest in the palace. All right?

Why?

Make sure you are well-rested. His Majesty is visiting you tomorrow.

His Majesty is visiting me tomorrow?

I must go back and sleep.

His Majesty is visiting me tomorrow!

I must sleep well!

His Majesty is visiting me tomorrow!

I must sleep well!

It's getting cold.

You should go back.

If White Asura could grant a wish for real,

what would you wish for?

I hope you can get your wish.

But I don't know what wish I should make.

There are too many things I want to change

and people I want to save.

Besides,

if everyone in the world could have their selfish wishes granted,

that would be a terrible world.

But I really miss them a lot.

It hasn't even been that long.

Moss has already grown on these steps.

Didn't you like to drink?

I'll only give you a little.

Are you angry?

I dare you to snatch it from me.

Come.

Come and scold me.

All of them dared not mention you in front of me.

It's nothing much.

You are just dead.

I dare to mention you.

Old Man, you are dead!

You are dead!

Old Man,

why must you act tough?

Now,

I'm the only one left in this world.

How lonely.

Look.

Your legs shouldn't be wider than your shoulders.

Close your feet.

Yes. Steady.

Not beyond your shoulders.

This beef.

Did you do this? I…

Fine.

Two more hours for you.

Your lantern looks nice.

I think so too.

Your rabbit lantern also looks good.

My mother taught me how to make it when I was young.

If you like it, let me teach you.

Sure.

This koi lantern is not bad either.

Indeed.

It's red and festive.

Peiyi.

Peiyi.

Let's go home.

Peiyi,

you practiced well tonight.

I'll give you a drumstick as a reward.

Thank you.

Is it delicious?

- It is. - Eat more.

Master, you should eat, too.

Sure. I'll eat.

What a sensible child.

Peiyi, let me ask you.

What do you want to do when you grow up?

I want to investigate cases.

Here. Drink.

When can I attend your wedding banquet?

You should forget about it.

You still won't leave?

Little rascal. I'll beat you to death!

Peiyi,

we cannot let one thing pause our whole life!

Master.

Little rascal,

when was the last time you called me Master?

I can't even recall.

Don't go.

Don't go.

Why am I not the one who died?

Why did all of you abandon me? I'm all alone again.

The vast ocean feels like a dream, while the constellations slowly drift.

Everything will change.

The rest of your journey is long.

Your old man can no longer protect you.

You can only go on alone.

In governance and justice,

even your family is not exempted.

Don't forget

what I taught you.

I don't want to listen to you.

If you leave,

I will no longer listen to you.

You can be willful tonight,

but you shouldn't say this anymore.

With great duty on your shoulders,

you must do it.

I know.

If you face difficulties,

just look up to the sky

at the brightest star.

Will you, Father, and Mother be there?

Go to sleep.

You'll feel better when you wake up.

Deputy Director Xiao.

I… Good evening.

There are so many stars tonight.

Your Ladyship, do you remember you once asked me

why I joined the Astronomical Bureau?

Of course. Why?

Because of you.

Me?

The Celestial Dog is eating the moon.

Hurry, hide inside the house!

- Hurry! Hurry. - Everyone, hide quickly!

- Hide quickly. - Hurry.

Be careful.

Peiyi, stop watching.

Otherwise, you'll be unlucky forever.

Let's go. Stop watching. Let's go. Let's go.

Help!

Little girl, can you help me?

Why did you fall into the mud?

I was looking at the moon. I didn't watch my steps.

And now, I took two steps

and couldn't pull my feet out.

I can't pull you out.

I'm weak.

If I pull you, both of us will fall into the mud.

You can't just force your way out, though.

With your feet in the mud, the harder you pull, the deeper you sink.

What should I do, then?

There are two ways.

I can bring the adults here, but you can't betray me.

You can't tell them I snuck out here to look at the moon.

Alternatively, follow my instructions.

I can help you, but you have to be brave.

Sure. I'm very brave.

Hold tight and don't let go. Lie flat on the mud.

The flatter, the better.

And then?

Just wait.

I'm not sinking anymore. You're amazing.

It's a method my father taught me. Of course, it's amazing.

Now, slowly pull your leg out.

I am the Crown Prince's Grand Tutor, Xiao Wenyuan's son, Xiao Huaijin.

- Thank you. - Look.

Thank you.

Who did you say you were?

The Crown Prince's Grand Tutor, Xiao Wenyuan's son, Xiao Huaijin.

I came here with my parents.

Do you have something on your mind?

I can help you.

Didn't they say it was bad luck when the Celestial Dog ate the moon?

Why didn't I see that?

Other people were scared and hid from the moon,

but you snuck out because of this?

Did you not do the same because of this?

Yes.

However, I didn't do it because of the omen.

I like to observe the changes of the moon and the stars.

Do you know many stars?

I know more than 100 stars.

The Orion Constellation.

The Big Dipper.

The Gemini.

The Dubhe.

The Merak And…

Do you know about Mars staying at Antares?

It means Mars is entering the Heart Mansion.

Why do Father and Mother look worried when they mention this?

Some astrological signs can predict what happens in the world.

Do you know what Mars staying at Antares means?

I don't know.

Why do the changes in the stars

make the people on land so afraid?

How does it bring bad luck to the people

when the moon is devoured and spat out?

I've never thought about these issues.

What is your name?

My name is Peiyi. Li Peiyi.

Are you the Prince of Duan's daughter?

Is Mars staying at Antares so important to you?

I'll help you check it. When I find out why, I'll tell you.

The moon is coming out soon. If I don't go back, I'll be caught.

You joined the Astronomical Bureau because of that?

After I returned home, I asked Mother.

Mother said

I could only learn astronomy after joining the Astronomical Bureau.

Normal people cannot simply talk about it.

But after you join the Astronomical Bureau,

you can only meet your family once a year during the Lantern Festival break.

Back then, I didn't think about all this.

I thought I could answer your question quickly.

But after I joined the Astronomical Bureau,

I realized I had many things to learn.

It takes many years to learn astrology.

However, that was no trouble for me.

The Lantern Festival

is when the officials and students of the Astronomical Bureau

can reunite with their families.

There were only a few people

in the Astronomical Bureau during that period.

WHEN MARS TRESPASSES UPON THE HEART MANSION, VICTORY IN WAR IS IMPOSSIBLE

GENERALS WILL EITHER BE SLAIN ABROAD OR THE RULER WILL DIE

- Oh no! - Please don't!

- Help! - Don't do it!

Help!

I found

the meaning of Mars staying at Antares.

I also found out why your parents were worried.

When Mars trespasses upon the Heart Mansion,

victory in war is impossible.

When Mars lingers in the Heart Mansion, those in power will be overthrown.

The ruler will be chased from his palace.

Fifteen years ago,

someone used this astrological sign to take a dig at my father.

You are too foolish.

My question cost you 15 years of your life,

but I don't even remember anything.

Do you regret it?

I will never regret any choices I make.

Besides,

I really want to answer every single one of your questions.

It's getting late. I need to go back.

Peiyi.

Today is your birthday.

I never celebrate my birthday.

I know.

On this day every year,

I hate myself a lot.

Why am I the only one who survived?

Now, the old man even died because of this.

I'm still the only survivor.

You are alive

because you are the only one who can seek justice for them

and vindicate them.

Also…

you are not alone.

This is not over yet.

They will find me, or even you, sooner or later.

I don't want…

I don't want the people around me to be involved in this because of me.

Peiyi,

you just need to know my intention.

But don't see it as a burden.

As for me,

I will not regret the choices I made.