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=The Maid Ballad=

=Episode 8=

The second one...

You'll disguise as a man.

- We want food. - We want food.

- Feed us. - Feed us.

- Food. - Food.

- We want food. - We want food.

- Food. - Food.

His Majesty

has ordered us to cooperate fully with Prince Chen in flood relief.

The Supreme Court is in charge of the criminal justice system

and the purpose of this flood relief

is to catch corrupt officials.

This disaster is so severe.

Prince Chen may be clever,

but he has no experience in governance.

Exactly.

I just hope we don't end up risking our lives.

Ridiculous!

Right?

In times of trouble,

we should be the first to take the lead.

How can we be so fearful?

- Greetings, Prince Chen. - Greetings, Prince Chen.

I, Lin Yi of the Supreme Court,

am here to assist you

in flood relief

by order of His Majesty.

You've been promoted quite fast.

Not long ago, we were classmates.

Now,

you have become

Officer Lin.

You flatter me.

We were classmates

at the Imperial Academy,

but in the disaster area,

we were both here to serve His Majesty.

I

and the members of the Supreme Court

are at your disposal.

- We are at your service. - We are at your service.

At ease.

Thank you so much for your help.

Greetings, Officer Lin.

Lady Xuan, why are you

dressed as a man?

The river

runs from east to west

through the major cities.

This area

has no village

and is downstream.

Send manpower there

to dig ditches.

Once the water has receded,

clean out any blocked ditches.

It's a good idea to

stop the disaster at its source,

but

we don't have enough manpower at the Supreme Court.

Officer Lin.

I've thought about this before.

We can select some of the strong men from the victims.

As long as we can give them enough supplies,

they'll be happy to help.

However,

I don't intend to send supplies.

How can you provide relief

if you don't send supplies?

Yes.

Supplies are of

paramount importance to the people.

If we don't give out supplies,

the people

will be in an uproar.

- We want food. - We want food.

- Food. - Food.

- Feed us. - Feed us.

Supplies

must be distributed,

but it depends on

how they are distributed.

Now that

clearing the ditches needs manpower

and labour,

why don't we convert the supplies into wages?

This will

solve the problem of the court's financial difficulties

and prevent

corruption of local officials.

Giving real money

to the people.

Not even

a penny less.

Working for food?

What a good idea.

As expected of you.

Thank you.

Here.

(Records of Emperor Shun and Yu's Water Control)

Lady He.

The young guard following Prince Chen

is really Xuan Qiancao.

I see.

You may go now.

Yes, My Lady.

We have many disaster relief archives.

Bring them to Prince Chen.

Yes, My Lady.

Thank you.

(Prince Chen is like)

(a deity from Heaven to me)

(and I am)

(nothing more than an insignificant being in this world.)

(I try my best to shine)

(so that you can notice me.)

(Even if it's just once,)

(I'd be happy.)

These officials never sent us any supplies.

They must have been corrupted.

- Beat them up! - Beat them up!

Listen.

Please calm down.

- Give us supplies. - Give us supplies.

Please calm down.

Please calm down.

Can I have your attention?

We are all citizens of Wei.

The court

will not forsake us.

Besides,

Prince Chen is here.

No one will ever starve again.

That's what they told us before,

but

we're still starving.

Exactly.

- We want food. - We want food.

Please calm down.

This is

the booklet to register for employment.

If you register,

we can pay you in advance.

Pay?

Never heard of disaster wages.

This is another scam.

Exactly.

Liar.

- Liar! - Liar!

Seriously,

don't blame the court for the flooding.

Blame nature.

But if we all pull together,

clear the ditches

and get through this,

everything will be fine.

Also,

I'm here to assure everyone

that Prince Chen will pay for your work,

not a penny less.

It's good to have money

in our hands.

- Yes. - Yes.

Come and register

if you want to join.

Line up.

It's true.

I got it.

- I want to join. - I want to join.

Me, too.

Give me.

I'm in.

Give me.

I got it.

Me, too.

I really admire

your generosity.

By the way, Officer Lin,

I wonder if the Supreme Court's archives

will record

the method of flood control.

Yes.

Why didn't I think of that?

Then please

take me with you

to find a way to solve the flood.

Sure.

Qiancao.

All of our dynasty's archives

are here.

That's a lot.

Officer Lin, how about this?

It should be a lot quicker

if we go through them separately.

All right.

These are arranged by year.

I'll check from the previous dynasty.

How about me?

You may check the present ones.

All right.

(Jia Yong 18th year)

(Jia Yong 18th year)

♪Someone is worried in Peach Blossom Temple♪

♪A lovesick tree planted in Peach Blossom Ridge♪

♪A small path in Peach Blossom Land♪

♪We wait for the sunrise in Peach Blossom Village♪

♪Countless rings of peach wood♪

♪ Can't you see the yearning day and night♪

♪Countless rings of peach wood♪

♪A hundred-year covenant, I hope to stop♪

♪Love, like flowing clouds♪

♪Experienced many winters and summers♪

♪A fleeting moment in a dream♪

♪Jotting it down with a pen♪

♪The setting sun and rippling waves♪

♪Time wasted away♪

♪People also wear away♪

♪Today, in the Southern Terrace♪

♪The morning sun and the weapons of war♪

♪The setting sun and the sound of music♪

♪The moonlight of the past♪

♪Can no longer shine in♪

♪The mountains and rivers of old friends♪

♪Can no longer shine in♪

♪The mountains and rivers of old friends♪