Original subtitles

♫ Who gazes at the stars in the sky? ♫

♫ Heading towards the shore in a broken boat ♫

♫ This time, I'll hold onto fate and never give in ♫

♫ Family bonds are hard to maintain ♫

♫ Who will take me to the fearless dream? ♫

♫ As the wind and rain come and fade ♫

♫ A lone sail sways ♫

♫ A flower blooms alone amidst the thorns ♫

♫ Its petals are pierced by thorns ♫

♫ Yet it turned into a pair of wings flying against the wind ♫

♫ Everything grows through the heart ♫

♫ Even if dreams are lost ♫

♫ Smoothing out the surging waves ♫

♫ Breaking through the tumultuous sounds of the heart ♫

♫ Having the courage to resist ♫

♫ Embracing the chant of destiny ♫

♫ Only love brings light ♫

♫ Only love embraces the thorns ♫

♫ Everything grows through the heart ♫

♫ Having the courage to resist ♫

♫ Embracing the chant of destiny ♫

[Blossoms in Adversity] ♫ Only love brings light ♫

[Adapted from the novel of the same name on cmread.com]

[Episode 27]

Camel for sale!

Camel for sale!

Mister, how about I give you my daughter, and you give me that camel?

Can we exchange?

Father, don't sell me!

Stop crying. I'm not asking you to die.

We've lost the camel hump. We can't afford to pay for it.

I'll have to face a lawsuit and get exiled tomorrow.

Don't blame me.

Don't sell me, Father!

- Come here. - How old is she?

Just turned 16. She is young and fertile.

Don't sell me, Father!

Don't sell me, Father!

- Fine, I'll take her. - Thank you!

Don't sell me, Father!

You are really my lifesaver, camel.

Father!

Young Lady, I am sorry.

I really can't stay in the same room with him.

It doesn't matter. You can just rest at home.

Although I don't know how to cook, I do know that everything requires dedication.

You are now distressed and agitated. You won't be of much help there.

I will think of another way to deal with the cooking competition.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Gu Yanxi, where are you now?

That's fine.

I've been so incredibly busy in the past few days that I hardly had time to think of you.

Physician Zhang.

It is poisonous to mix stiff silkworm and poria.

As an imperial physician, you didn't even know about it.

And not a word was written in the medical record about the medicine used in His Majesty's pillow.

Yet you kept it a secret.

What are your intentions?

This medicinal pillow wasn't prepared by the Imperial Medical Bureau,

and His Majesty has never ordered us to prescribe stiff silkworm powder.

There's only one liang of the stiff silkworm powder in this medicine bag,

and it isn't an oral medication but rather dispersed by its scent,

so its effects will be way less powerful.

And there are only four qian of poria in the decoction.

Even if the two are incompatible,

the toxicity they generated would only cause His Majesty to sleep more deeply,

but would never put him in a coma.

His Majesty is in a coma.

Don't you have something to say?

This medicinal pillow was indeed made by Changqing.

Your Highness, you might not know this,

but His Majesty can't sleep at all without the poria and the stiff silkworm powder.

I was afraid someone might take advantage of this,

so I only asked Changqing to buy and make the medicinal powder.

There's not a third person knowing about this.

How long has His Majesty been having trouble sleeping?

His Majesty has been plagued with frequent nightmares for ten years.

Since Lord Ling passed away, his headache has been unbearable all night long

and it was even harder for him to sleep.

Uncle has never told me that.

Physician Zhang.

According to you, since the toxicity of these two medicines is minor,

what is the reason that put His Majesty in a coma?

Some unknown poison might have interacted with these two substances and led to this result.

Is there an antidote?

We don't even know what the poison is.

If we rashly prepare an antidote and get the opposite of the desired result,

I'm afraid His Majesty can't take it anymore.

Are you sure? You saw your daughter?

I saw her clearly.

I raised that kid. I could never mistake it.

Wonderful.

No matter how capable she is, she's your daughter, and you are her father.

A daughter should always be obedient to her father.

The cooking competition is already in the bag.

Exactly.

Everything about cooking that Xigu knew was taught by me.

I have asked around.

She's been serving as a maid in the Hua Family for so many years.

What can she do?

Alright.

Tell you what? You need to present yourself as her father.

I'm all ears.

I've heard your daughter's great skills at making pastry

were the reason why the Hua Family turned things around this year.

You are her father.

It's good if you can convince her to work with you.

It will be even better if she can give us...

the pastry recipes of the Hua Family.

Exactly.

Come on, drink it all.

Shaoyao.

Shaoyao.

Shaoyao.

Why don't you come in through the front gate?

Mr. Zhong knows who you are.

That's the exact reason why I...

Never mind. Let's go play elephant chess.

I can't.

- What's wrong? - I'm worried sick.

Zhi is having a competition.

I really want to help her, but I don't know how to cook. I'm of no help at all.

What competition?

A cooking competition.

Duo told me that if we won, we could have lots of delicious food every single day.

If...

If we lost, our whole family would have to beg for food.

So what you are saying is that Zhi really needs help,

but you can't provide any of it.

You should have asked me.

I can think of something for you. It's better than you being here worrying all alone, right?

You have an idea?

Of course. I know everything.

[Tangxi Restaurant] Come inside, please.

Come inside, please.

Please go up to the second floor.

[Tangxi Restaurant]

- Hurry up. - No problem.

Young Lady, please step aside a bit. You're in the way.

Give it to me.

Come on, serve it to the customers.

Shun, serve the dishes.

For table number two. Go.

What now? I can't eat anymore.

And I don't have any money anymore. I really can't help you now.

Waiter.

- What would you like? - Another pot of wine, please.

Alright, please wait a moment.

What are you doing?

Zhi, he bought all of these.

He bought me so much food.

This is just a drop in the bucket, and people might think that I'm cheating.

You can't do this anymore.

Mr. Shen, no matter how much you spent today, I will pay you back.

Zhi, you don't have to. This...

Shaoyao, take all these to Daxiangguo Temple and give them to those who are seeking alms.

What is seeking alms?

Those people you called "beggars".

Fudong, someone outside wants to see you.

Who is it?

I got it.

[Hua Mansion]

Xigu, it's me, your father.

I have brought you some amber sugar.

This was your favorite when you were little. Right?

I still remember.

So what? I hate amber sugar the most now.

I hope you remember that well.

It was all my fault. I should not have sold you.

But after I sold you, I was worried and anxious every day.

All I thought about was to redeem you one day.

I really regret it.

What's done is done. What's the point of saying all this now?

It's our destiny that we reunite today.

Great. That's a weight off my mind after ten years after I see you.

Do you know what I've been through before I came to the Hua Family?

You have no idea.

The Hua Family is a decent family.

They've never mistreated me.

But that's because I tried so hard to survive, it has nothing to do with you.

Xigu, you are young and inexperienced.

It must be hard for you in the Hua Family to win others' respect, right?

It's not easy for you, isn't it?

You're not doing well. And it hurts me when I see you like this.

After all, you are my own flesh and blood.

We finally met today. That's so good.

I can't just sit and watch being ordered around in that family.

Xigu, go home with me, okay?

Go home?

Yes, Xigu, don't worry.

Our home is much better now than before.

I won't sell you again.

Now I'm the sous chef at Bai's.

Xigu, if you promise you can help me at the Bai's,

I can guarantee no one at the Bai's will pick on you.

Alright. You finally get to the point.

Xigu, I am getting old and all by myself.

It's not worth it to stay in the Hua Family.

Why is it not worth it?

I know that Hua's food is all created by you.

Since you were young, you've been smart, eager to learn and also diligent in learning.

Now the Hua Family has earned a great fortune.

But what about you? You still dressed so shabbily.

Then what should I do?

You remember those recipes for the pastry, right?

Come with me now.

We can find a literate mister to write down those recipes.

And with that, the two of us will have a well-off life.

- How does that sound, Xigu? - My name is not Xigu.

Make sure you remember every word I say.

I am no longer Xigu.

Back then, it was Lady Zhi who gave me a new name,

taught me how to read, and entrusted me with responsibilities.

Liang Fugui.

Since the day you sold me, I had no father anymore.

Xigu.

Xigu.

Ridiculous.

[Tangxi Restaurant]

♫ Who gazes at the stars in the sky? ♫

Fudong, why did you come back?

Young Lady, I have figured it out.

Years ago, he sold me like an animal.

Now he wants to deceive me into being his golden goose.

I will show him.

He is a heartless animal.

And I, Fudong, am a human being.

Good.

Young Lady, I will help you to catch up on the score.

♫ Everything grows through the heart ♫

♫ Even if dreams are lost ♫

♫ Smoothing out the surging waves ♫

I've been exhausted these past few days.

♫ Only love brings light ♫

Look who is here. Our head chef Fudong.

Things today in the kitchen have been so hectic.

And where have you been these two days?

The past few days I've been shirking. My apologies to everyone.

From now on,

I hope you all will join me in uniting our efforts to surpass the Bai's.

Are you going to make raw fish slices,

chicken in black bean sauce, spicy pig kidneys,

and eight mixed vegetables?

She knows so much?

No. Remove all these.

What do you mean?

Everyone has worked hard all day and all the ingredients are ready.

Now you want to throw them all away? What airs are you putting on?

It takes at most two hours to handle these ingredients with your skills.

If it took you over half the day,

I knew why they said the Hua Family served food so slowly.

Don't waste your time on making these dishes.

These dishes are our specialty dishes.

What can we make except for these?

Do you want to serve the customers with your sweet hawthorn fruits?

I know all of you have been head chefs for many years in prestigious families.

I also know these are all your specialty dishes.

You are willing to make the dishes that you are most proud of.

I express my thanks to you here on behalf of Lady Zhi.

However, why did you all come out from those prestigious families

and accept our Hua Family's offer?

All of you are quite experienced cooks.

In knife skills, heat controlling and seasoning, you're all top-notch.

It's just a pity that you keep making your so-called specialty dishes.

You are satisfied with the present situation without changing a thing for ten years.

Even with the most skilled dishes, people will get tired of them one day.

I have seen it.

What the Bai's will make today are five-flavor almond jelly goose,

preserved vegetables, spicy stewed game, and stir-fry venison.

Almond jelly goose is a signature dish from Yunlai Restaurant.

But now the diners in the Imperial Capital advocate health-preserving medicinal cuisine,

so now they add schisandra chinensi that can nourish and strengthen the body.

Vinegared siskins have been popular for a while,

but now there are many vegetarians in the Imperial Capital.

So the Bai's combine the preserved lotus root

with the preserved bamboo shoot into a vegetarian dish.

Spicy stewed game and stir-fry venison

each originated from the signature dishes of Banshan Restaurant and Fengxiang Restaurant.

But the Bai's surpasses them on these two dishes.

It has infuriated those two restaurant owners, but they can't do anything about it.

Therefore, starting today, I will invalidate the menu and finalize the new dishes.

What do you mean by that? Don't get ahead of yourself.

These men here have all been cooks for half their lives.

Does any of you want to listen to this kid here?

Niu, I won't listen to her.

What about you?

Speak up! Say it.

Fine, you don't want to answer, huh?

I don't accept this!

I'm telling you, I've been in the business for so many years,

and I've never seen a head chef who could cut their fingers while chopping vegetables.

Look at your delicate and slender fingers.

When you can hold a knife steadily, then come and challenge me again!

She is quite a professional.

Today, let me make this clear.

Since the Young Lady has entrusted the kitchen to me,

then I have the final say in everything.

If any of you disagree, leave my kitchen. And you are free to go with your salary.

Young Lady gave me the right.

I can manage it, whether you are here or not.

Fudong.

No, Ms. Fudong.

What do you need us to do? Please do tell.

The weather is cool today. The residents here favor strong flavors.

We can replace raw fish slices with spicy ginger fish soup.

Replace chicken in black bean sauce with quail soup.

And serve them all in clay pots.

Let's make the tender roasted venison and fragrant pan-fried tofu.

Do you mean that kind of fragrant pan-fried tofu from Shuixing Restaurant?

No. We will add one more seasoning.

First, pan-fry the tofu with scallion oil.

Then take 20 Chinese torreya seeds, toast them till burnt and grind them into powder.

After adding the sauce, cook it together with the tofu.

I have prepared the Chinese torreya seeds. You can make the scallion oil first.

Yes, Ms. Fudong.

Qian, I know that you are not just good at raw fish slices.

The spicy ginger fish soup you make is also exceptional.

It's just that the duke couldn't eat spicy food,

so you haven't had the chance to make it for many years.

Today, may I have the honor to witness your culinary skills?

Bring me the fish.

What are you waiting for?

Go. Get the fish, come on.

- Yes. - Get to work, go.

I was quite impressed seeing you making quite a speech in there.

The way you carried yourself was even better than the head chef of Bai's.

Young Lady, you are making fun of me. I was just putting on an act.

You had no idea.

When that cleaver came down just now, my heart skipped a beat.

- Spicy ginger fish soup. - Alright!

I'll have one order of spicy ginger fish soup. Make it two.

Alright!

Pay attention to the cooking heat!

One order of fragrant pan-fried tofu.

Cut this a little thinner.

[Hua's] ♫ No tea plant is left withered ♫

[Bai's]

♫ The sky drops rain, birds eat worms, and chickens leave manure ♫

♫ The tea leaves may be rustic ♫

Spicy ginger fish soup. Table seven, two orders.

The wandering physicians and medicine shops in the city have all been searched.

Even the imperial physicians have been questioned.

Some cures can bring people back to life, and some for deafness and muteness.

But there isn't one that can keep a person asleep indefinitely.

Sir.

You're back.

Where are the reports from the past few days? Let me look them over.

I've organized them all and placed them on your desk.

However, there's nothing related to that matter at the Palace.

Fudong.

Have some tea.

Young Lady, you don't have to.

Come on, you need it.

You spend all day in the manor,

how do you know so much about the restaurants in the Imperial Capital?

I was quite amazed hearing you say all that.

Young Lady, to be honest,

ever since you taught me how to make haws, and entrusted the kitchen to me,

I came to realize going forward, I might not have to be a maid all my life.

These culinary skills that I learned when I was little would one day come in handy.

So whenever I had the chance to go out or there were banquets at the mansion,

I would observe, memorize, and ask about everything that I considered important.

Especially after what happened to our family last year,

I realized even more that being a cook might not earn much respect,

but it truly is something that can be of use everywhere.

You're right. People always need to eat no matter what happens.

With a skill, you can make a living wherever you go.

It would be wasteful to just throw it away.

This is...

Smells so good.

Steamed buns.

I want one. Mother, I want one.

- Don't fight, there's enough for everyone. - Thank you, miss.

There is meat too.

- Slow down, no need to rush. - Thank you.

- Slow down. - Thank you.

- I want one. - I want one too.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Eat up.

- Yes, eat up. - Thank you.

I want one more.

Don't eat too fast.

Give me one. I'm starving.

Mother, try this.

Take a few more buns. There's enough for everyone.

So delicious.

Eat up.

Are you hungry?

I've put the food here.

If you want to eat, help yourself.

If you ever get hungry, just come here. We will often bring food here.

Young Lady, what's the matter?

That child is timid. I'm afraid he can't beat the others even if he tries.

He probably often goes hungry.

Don't worry. I'll come by often from now on.

Let's go.

- What would you like? - One of these.

What is your signature dish?

- I want this one. - Another portion of fish soup.

- I want your signature dish. - This one looks good, I'll take this.

Yes, these dishes.

- Serve them quickly. - This is delicious.

Coming up.

It'll be ready in no time.

The Hua Family's cook really has a thing or two.

How come none of the cooks I hired know how to put in thought like this?

Go prepare a valuable gift.

Yes.

[Tangxi Restaurant]

I have long admired your reputation, and I have come especially to visit you today.

You're looking for me?

You must be the head chef of the Hua Family. May I ask your name?

Ms. Fudong, he...

You can leave. I'll take care of the rest.

Alrighty.

You heard the head chef. Let's call it a day.

She's our head chef.

- Why didn't you say so earlier? - You...

- Ms. Fudong. - We're leaving, Ms. Fudong.

Why aren't you leaving yet?

May I ask your name, miss?

Why?

Well...

That basket looks quite heavy. Let me help you carry it.

No need.

I didn't know you were the head chef. Please forgive me.

I am a cook and just a cook. You don't have to be so polite.

And don't follow me.

Then I'll speak frankly.

I'd like to ask you, miss,

if I offer three times the monthly allowance, and give you another house as a gift.

Miss, would you be willing to join the Bai's?

You are Bai Mingxia?

It is me indeed.

My Lady is competing with you in the arena.

And now you are poaching me from my Lady, you truly aren't a good person.

Miss, you misunderstand.

I am a businessman indeed,

I would never undermine others right before the battle.

I intend to invite you to join the Bai's after the competition is over.

Without my Lady,

I would still be miserable and perhaps begging for food somewhere,

instead of standing here, and looking at you.

Please leave. I will not leave the Hua Family.

Don't be so hasty to turn me down.

Miss.

Miss.

Miss.

- Thank you. - Please give me another one.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

- Thank you, miss. - Go ahead.

- Thank you. - That's so nice of you.

We've got something to eat.

I'll help you.

These are the raw ingredients that are left over today, right?

And you cooked for them.

They are people too.

They want to have something hot to eat to warm their bellies on cold nights.

You come from a wealthy family,

you don't know this bit of food can save a person's life.

Thank you.

I also begged on the streets when I was young and almost starved to death.

But unfortunately, I had no luck to meet a good person like you, miss.

That's why you opened a restaurant?

Yes. I was always hungry as a child, it's hard to let go even after growing up.

So here I am, doing a business to serve food and fill people's bellies.

Mother, I want more.

I had enough. You can eat mine.

Alright then.

Give me two more buns.

- You're hungry, aren't you? - Thank you.

Thank you.

Give me another one.

Come, this way.

Don't be afraid.

Hurry.

- Move aside. - My kid!

Move aside.

My kid!

Get off.

My child!

My child!

Get out of my way.

Get up.

Go.

- Go. - Why are they grabbing the children?

- I don't know. - Move aside.

Out of my way.

Run.

Take him away.

What are you doing?

Look over there.

Who... Who were those people?

Desperadoes.

In this Imperial Capital, many nobles keep retainers for dirty work,

hire assassins and even train soldiers in private.

Maybe we were just unlucky tonight to stumble upon them.

No, I must go back.

I'll walk with you.

Alright.

I have no idea where those little beggars were taken.

This is unusual. We must report to the government office.

Fudong, if I need you to stand as a witness, will you do that?

Go report the case, Young Lady. I will do it.

But I'm afraid the government office might not be aware of this,

and even if they are aware, they won't do anything about it.

There is a better place to ask for help.

Where?

The Security Bureau.

But what did those men in black abduct those little beggars for?

[Secret Report]

Get in or get lost.

I'm afraid I will disturb you.

I forgot to tell you something.

Lady Zhi had someone send some new beverages yesterday.

This is yours. I didn't dare to send it to the Palace to you.

Lady Zhi has been very busy lately.

She joined a cooking arena and has been up to her neck these days.

But she's still thinking of you, sir.

Right. When in the Palace, you don't even have time to catch your breath.

Of course, she would worry about you.

Sir, could you try some?

So I can tell the maid that you have drunk this and reassure Lady Zhi.

This is the new beverage that the Hua's has come up with for the competition.

It's quite interesting. It even fizzes.

Where are the bubbles?

There were still some yesterday. Don't know why there's none today.

I'm afraid she might lose using this to compete.

I'm returning to the Palace. You take care of the affairs here.

Okay.

Sir, I didn't know there was a note in there.

This was from Lady Zhi,

so I didn't dare to open it. [Someone's abducting children.]

I'll go find her.

Have you finished all your business?

I don't have anything urgent here.

You don't need to worry. Go take care of your matters first.

I wrote you a note because I thought the Security Bureau could be of help.

Let's talk somewhere else.

You said someone was abducting children. What's going on?

Fudong saw many men in black abducting little beggars in the Grass Lane

and they were only abducting boys.

These little beggars just disappeared like that and were nowhere to be found.

But they are living human beings.

I've said everything I needed to. You go ahead with your tasks first.

♫ The flower that falls upon the heart ♫

♫ They are purer than snow ♫

♫ My love for you ♫

♫ It is hidden beneath my gaze ♫

I'm sorry, Hua Zhi.

I have to go.

♫ Letting the time fly ♫

♫ I will spend my life devoting to you ♫

♫ Will love be fulfilled? ♫

♫ Tears will answer ♫

When you come back, tell me what it is all about, okay?

I will come back.

Then I'll wait for you.

Sir, I've checked.

There are still beggars missing today, they are all around the age of eight or nine.

I thought this was the least relevant clue,

but it turned out to actually be a clue.

What clue?

Are you a fool?

It means that the Sixth Prince is still alive.

No matter who the other party is, they probably haven't found him yet.

What do they want him?

I'm afraid only the Sixth Prince himself knows.

But sir, they've abducted the little beggars, and haven't found the Sixth Prince.

We're out in the open.

It's like looking for a needle in a haystack trying to find the Sixth Prince.

It's such a hassle, we can give up.

No, no.

Tomorrow, you all go out to search the streets.

The louder, the better.

Search!

Some of you, go over there,

Make sure to search thoroughly.

Go that way.

Take a look inside.

Need help over here.

Officers.

Your Highness.

Recently, every Security Bureau Guard has gone out there to look for the Sixth Prince.

If they do find him...

You have dispatched the troops in the capital to search for him for so long,

yet haven't caught a glimpse of Six,

I'm afraid they won't find him easily.

Your Highness, we can't underestimate them, you can't be too careful.

As long as they don't find Six, we can sit tight.

But now, the Security Bureau has put forth the effort,

I can't be a sitting duck.

I will spare no effort to find the whereabouts of the Sixth Prince.

Before the Security Bureau does.

But what if luck's on their side and they find him before us?

Then I will surely silence the Sixth Prince before he speaks.

Don't worry. In another two days,

it would be too late to change anything, no matter what.

Get it done.

I will.

I wonder how those little beggars are doing now.

Young Lady, it's the same voice from that night.

- Let's go. - Alright.

What is it?

What's that?

- It's a signal fire, let's move. - Alright.

It's you! Since you've been in my carriage, don't think about leaving.

Get in.

Young Lady, I'm afraid he is still in shock.

Don't be scared. Once you're on the carriage, no one can catch you.

There have been bad people abducting kids like you.

You can come home with us first, and you can go back when things calm down outside.

What do you think?

Come home?

Come on.

Baoxia.

You're back.

Who is this kid?

A little beggar out on the street. He snuck into our carriage...

So you brought him back.

This is called kidnapping, Young Lady.

I will catch you. Get out of here.

He...

Look at him.

Baoxia, go find Shaoyao. Let her have a look at his injury.

A living child.

My name is Shaoyao. What's your name?

Are you a puppy? Why do you bite me?

And show your teeth.

Is your name Huang?

But it was Zhi who brought you back.

Let's call you Jian. ["Jian" means bringing home a waif]

You look even younger than Bolin.

Children are not supposed to bite. Do you know that?

Come out quickly. I need to...

I can't catch him.

I'll count to three. If you don't come out, then no food for you.

One.

Two.

He's really like a puppy, longing for food.

Good boy, Jian.

Alright, stop teasing him. He might bite you again.

Take a look at his injury.

Don't hide...

The big sister here is a physician.

Stretch out your hand and let her see. It won't hurt.

After she's done looking, I'll get you some food.

These...

These are all abrasions.

He also got a foot sprain.

Have you fallen off a carriage and rolled a few times on the ground?

Are these finger marks?

Did someone try to strangle you?

Keep this a secret.

If the Madams ask, just tell them he's a manservant that I've bought recently.

Tell them to keep this within the family.

Okay. Then where does he sleep?

He is timid. Let him stay in my room for now.

I'll squeeze in with Shaoyao tonight.

Baoxia, go get him something to eat. Make sure it's hot.

I'll go as well.

Don't eat the leftovers, I'll make him a fresh bowl of hot noodle soup.

Shaoyao, check what medicine we have at home. Use what's in hand to treat him first.

Don't worry. Just some minor injuries.

I've cured that mangy little dog in the courtyard when it was in worse shape than you.

It's okay.

This is so dirty.

Where did you steal this from?

Tell you what?

Since you are here, you're not allowed to steal anymore.

If you do that again, I will break your legs.

Are you a little mad dog? You want to bite me?

If you don't behave, I will...

I will stew you and eat you.

I'll add something to make you taste even better.

I'm just kidding.

These are all good for promoting blood circulation and relieving the pain!

♫ Not a patch of land is wasted ♫

♫ No tea plant is left withered ♫

♫ The sky drops rain, birds eat worms, and chickens leave manure ♫

♫ Using effort and sweat to water and nourish ♫

♫ The tea leaves may be rustic ♫

♫ But the taste is of spring ♫

♫ Ah, in the early spring, we pick the tea leaves ♫

♫ Ah, let's enjoy the abundant spring together ♫

♫ Not a patch of land is wasted ♫

♫ No tea plant is left withered ♫

♫ The sky drops rain, birds eat worms, and chickens leave manure ♫

♫ Using effort and sweat to water and nourish ♫

♫ The tea leaves may be rustic ♫

♫ But the taste is of spring ♫

♫ Ah, in the early spring, we pick the tea leaves ♫

♫ Ah, let's enjoy the abundant spring together ♫

♫ Ah, in the early spring, we pick the tea leaves ♫

♫ Ah, let's enjoy the abundant spring together ♫