Mala Beads

The abbot's blessing and words are cherished by Sanhua, embodied in her Mala beads that she never removes. In moments of unrest, she finds solace in their counting, a calming ritual akin to reciting the Heart Sutra.

The Amorphous

Jinhsi wanted to see the world through Sanhua's eyes, so Sanhua sought the guidance of a famous shadow puppet master, Huanglong, to show Jinhsi a corner of the hell she had seen in this way. But this bizarre world unexpectedly won Jinhsi's favor, which occasionally gave Sanhua the illusion that she could also fall in love with this hell. Unlike the rough monster shadow puppets, there is also a pair of delicate human shadow puppets that Sanhua keeps as a private collection.

Ksana

Sanhua used to believe that transiencef was the root of all beauty in the world. Just like snow and ice, so pure and captivating, but destined to melt. But sometimes, as she holds a frozen flower in her hand, she wonders - is she admiring its fleeting beauty or mourning its inevitable demise? She freezes the frosty blossom, determined to preserve it for just a little longer. Just like this moment with all its precious memories and beauty that she vows to protect forever.

The Magistrate's Bodyguard

Instead of her name, Sanhua is more commonly referred to as "the Magistrate's bodyguard". Sanhua is always seen standing silently behind Jinhsi, maintaining an adequate distance. She stands tall and poised, hidden in the periphery of others' gazes, like a sharp blade ready to be unsheathed at any moment. Although the majority of voices opposing Jinhsi have already subsided, there are still a handful of individuals who would attempt to challenge her authority. Because Jinhsi still held the title of Jinzhou's Magistrate, the seemingly blunt and inflexible bodyguard by her side seemed the easier target for pressure. Or so they assumed. Regardless of how impossible the ill-intended demands sounded, Sanhua can always flawlessly execute them to the utmost perfection. With her impeccable time management, sharp intellect, cool under-pressure demeanor, and savvy negotiation skills... even the harshest critics were left stunned. As the Magistrate's bodyguard, Sanhua handles both unruly daytime guests, and those uninvited guests who lurk in the shadows. Being Jinzhou's Magistrate, Jinhsi is a prime target with a high price on her head. Unwelcome guests sought more than just a cup of tea, but they would soon learn their mistake: instead of hot tea, they were met with the razor-sharp blade of her bodyguard. The crimson-eyed bodyguard seemed to possess an uncanny ability to detect lies. Within seconds, she transformed into a fearsome Asura ready to strike. One quick slash revealed shivering limbs as severed trouser legs fell in the cold air. This alone was enough to scare off most of the unwanted guests. Naturally, once the blade returned to its sheath, all shadows and shady dealings would be erased. Jinhsi's radiance would remain untainted, free from contamination. But sometimes, even Sanhua meets surprises in life... "Hello. You must be Madam Magistrate's bodyguard?" So asked the strange resonator standing before her, who bears the same beautiful human-shaped frequency as Jinhsi. Her world was suddenly filled with new ripples.