(Solo guqin opens softly with ambient wind chimes)
(Sparse plucked guzheng enters over muted wooden percussion)
磨墨正衣冠
踏过石阶履痕端
风过竹林乱
心有尺度不随澜
(Bamboo flute joins steady rhythm builds quietly)
不向危崖争寸寸长短
且同明月借半袖清寒
(Full traditional ensemble enters with warm strings and drums)
行端自能避凶顽
步履从容过万山
心宁方得天地宽
静水流深向远川
任凭世事千重险
回眸一笑是安然
(Drums drop out leaving gentle pipa and cello)
烹雪煮新茗
坐看浮云去复停
万籁归幽境
不与红尘争浮名
(Instruments thin to solo guqin and breathy voice)
虚室生白光(Whispered)
照澈心头霜
自守一寸直
何惧路苍茫
(Ensemble swells to peak with soaring dizi and layered harmonies)
行端自能避凶顽
步履从容过万山
心宁方得天地宽
静水流深向远川
任凭世事千重险
此身长立水云间
(Music gently fades into distant temple bell and quiet wind)