In the stables, Qing Jiu rescues a young girl. This girl, with a stubborn streak, insists on following them. Qing Jiu allows her to stay, watching her grow day by day, only to eventually realize that what seemed to be a mere stubborn rock is in fact a precious jade.
Qing Jiu reflects, “Today I’ve found a seed, buried it in the soil, and nurtured it day and night with great care. Will a delicate flower bloom from it next year?”
In the depths of despair, Yu’er was given a helping hand. Qing Jiu’s arrival was the first ray of light piercing through her darkness, and since then, she has stayed by her side. Even if she is as elusive as a flower in a mirror or the moon’s reflection on water, being a bit closer to her is enough.
Yu’er wonders, “Today, a bright moon settled in my heart. I chase after her relentlessly, day and night. Can I be closer to her next year?”
