The ancient courtyard Liuying saw while unconscious will be revealed in the final chapter as a memory belonging to the first River God. The ghost official's remark about "the River God, who hasn't shed a tear in eight thousand years" lays the groundwork for an emotional outburst. Even the detail of "a drop of memory-water showing Shen Jin, without her realizing it is herself" is preparation for the final awakening of her memories.
Now all the gears have meshed. Let me begin weaving this story of memory, guardianship, and immortality into a flowing river of words and stars.
