S1E29 — Cai Zhao Accepts Punishment

Before leaving, Cai Zhao paints a picture of her childhood and shares it with Mu Qing Yan, encouraging him to move forward with his life. She then returns to Qingque Sect to take responsibility for helping him escape. Accused of colluding with Li Sect, Cai Zhao willingly accepts severe punishment. She is publicly whipped and then confined to the back mountain for a year as penance.