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I remember the scene you mentioned, and I think it could also be connected to her daily runs. It wasn't just about fulfilling her promise to cut down the tree; it seemed to serve as another coping mechanism for her, especially after her grandmother's death. The drama repeatedly shows how Ye Li tends to channel her emotions into actions rather than openly confronting them.
As for Li Shan Mountain, I also believe it was still a thriving place when Ye Li first arrived after her mother's death. We saw scenes of her and Prince Li attending classes together, interacting with other students, and being guided by their masters. The academy felt lively and full of life. That's why I think the tragedy happened later, possibly around the time Prince Li was forced to leave due to the emergency.
That departure could have been the turning point that changed everything. The drama has already shown that Ye Li harbors resentment toward Prince Li, and I don't think it's solely because he left. It may also be tied to the fact that people from Li Shan who accompanied him ended up dead. Whether the tragedy occurred during his absence or shortly afterward, that timeline feels significant.
I've also seen clips circulating on social media from the trailers. Aside from the scene where Ye Li appears to be fleeing, there was another where she wore a white scarf over her face while people carried bodies away on stretchers. Because of that, I think the plague theory is becoming increasingly plausible. If Li Shan was struck by an epidemic and subsequently sealed off, it would explain a lot. Her resentment could stem from the fact that no one from the capital came to help them, leaving the people of Li Shan isolated and without adequate medical supplies during a crisis.
After Episode 17, I think the doctor's explanation to Mo Xiu Yao is likely true. Qing Shuang was a real person, but she died a tragic death. Considering Ye Li had already lost her mother, it's understandable that she would have viewed Qing Shuang as a sister or one of the few remaining people she considered family. Losing her must have left a devastating impact.
That's why I agree with your interpretation. Ye Li's mind seems unable to fully accept Qing Shuang's death, so she continues to manifest her presence as a way of coping. What makes it even more interesting is that Ye Li rarely allows herself to appear vulnerable, yet we constantly see that vulnerability expressed through Qing Shuang instead. It's almost as if Qing Shuang embodies the emotions Ye Li refuses to show.
Trauma affects everyone differently, but Ye Li's response seems to be extreme self-control. She copes by appearing strong, composed, and unaffected because showing weakness would make her feel exposed and unsafe. We see this pattern repeatedly. Even when her evil grandmother died, she never truly broke down in front of Mo Xiu Yao. She carried herself as though everything was fine, despite clearly being affected.
As I've mentioned before, I don't think everyone at Li Shan died immediately after Ye Li arrived there. The timeline we've been shown suggests that life at the academy continued normally for some time. Whatever disaster struck likely happened months later, after Ye Li had already formed deep bonds with the people there. In a way, that possibility makes the tragedy even more heartbreaking because it means Li Shan wasn't just a place she livedβit became her home before she lost it all.
What's interesting, though, is that part of her seems aware of the reality of what happened at Li Shan Mountain, yet she continues to speak as if the people there are still alive and well. It feels less like ignorance and more like a coping mechanismβa way of protecting herself from a truth she cannot fully confront. The drama repeatedly hints at her loneliness, which is why I see Qingshuang isn't just her companion, but also a manifestation of that coping mechanism. She often appears during emotionally significant moments, almost as if she's filling a void that Ye Li cannot bear to face alone.
That said, I don't think schizophrenia is the answer either. One detail I can't overlook is the chess scene with Mo Xiu Yao. Her martial arts instincts suddenly surfaced, yet she seemed completely unaware that her own body possessed those skills. Then there's the snake incident. As far as we know, she was the only one present, yet she couldn't recall herself being the one who killed the snakes and instead attributed it to Master Zhu. It doesn't feel like she's intentionally lyingβit feels like her mind is processing those traumatic memories through distorted recollections or hallucinations.
That's why I find the dissociative amnesia theory much more convincing. The memory gaps seem specifically tied to traumatic events, which would explain why certain parts of her past remain fragmented while other memories are intact. So I agree with your theory about it being DID, because dissociative amnesia is actually one of its hallmarks. The clues also points toward trauma, dissociation, and fractured memories rather than a primary psychotic disorder.
Of course, this is all speculation for now, but the more clues the drama gives us, the more convinced I become that the real mystery of Li Shan Mountain isn't what happened thereβit's what happened to Ye Li herself.