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"Soft Thistles Blossoms" - Sabrina Zhuang

♫ When the flowers bloom in the afternoon ♫

♫ The signs of spring are fading ♫

♫ An encounter of destiny ♫

♫ I'm not ready and prepared to be caring and gentle ♫

♫ A swan walks with its head held high ♫

♫ Its ambition is spreading far and wide ♫

♫ Over mountains and rivers, waving at the brilliant sun ♫

♫ Take the first step toward realizing one's full potential ♫

♫ Devotedly pursuing my initial aspiration ♫

♫ I'll hold onto my devotion while laughing away my worries ♫

♫ I'll keep moving forward ♫

♫ With these courts standing ♫

♫ Bring justice to people ♫

♫ Rainbows will come after storms ♫

♫ Plans and schemes are all entangled ♫

♫ If we remain comitted ♫

♫ At the end of the story ♫

♫ With a great legacy left behind, who will fear ♫

♫ All the years to come ♫

[Miss Chun is a Litigator]

[Episode 2]

Order!

My Lord, the witness and I completed the test.

How did it go?

The result proves that he could do it.

- You may leave. - Others might fail. But he could do it.

That's right.

My Lord, I ran at my fastest speed

from the back alley of Aroma Restaurant to Licorice Street within 15 minutes

without panting nor feeling the effort.

It looks like Zhang Wuniang is right.

Miss Chun, what else do you have to say?

Please allow me a second to think it through.

Enough. You had plenty of time

but failed to show me any evidence of Chun Dashan being wronged.

I've been very patient with you.

I'm considerate because you're a young girl, and didn't sentence you for disturbing the court.

You should stop disturbing the trial.

I hereby announce-

My Lord, please wait.

My Lord, I sent him to gather evidence for me.

The case is indecipherable.

Please summon Li Er for re-interrogation.

Do you really have new evidence?

Yes, I have solid evidence.

Bring Li Er to court.

[Integrity, Prudence, Diligence]

My Lord, in the previous trial,

what did Zhang Wuniang say about my father entering the yard and Li Er saving her?

My Lord, Zhang Wuniang's pleading and trial statement today

both confirmed that Chun Dashan entered the yard and locked the gate for an unlawful purpose.

Li Er testified that he saw Chun Dashan entering the yard

and dashed in to save Zhang Wuniang.

If the door was locked, how did you see inside?

Can you see through walls?

My Lord, I got nervous and misspoke.

R-Right, I was outraged and got confused.

I live next to Zhang Wuniang.

I heard her calling for help and climbed the wall only to see this villain committing a crime.

I didn't enter from the door.

Do you know martial arts?

No.

My Lord, I found the map of Licorice Street.

As you can see, the walls there are above eight Chi (TN: 1 Chi = 0.33 meter / ~ 1 foot)

My witness is six Chi (~6 ft) tall and he can't jump over.

But you?

I stepped on the water tank.

I placed it next to the wall in case of fire.

So, is it still there?

No, it's broken.

As it is intended for fire extinguishing, it must have been there for years.

There must be a mark on the ground.

Why don't we ask someone to take a look?

Actually, I bought it after Zhang Wuniang paid back the money.

It hasn't been long. There's no mark.

Let's say it was new and didn't leave marks.

What about the broken pieces? Where are they?

Those broken pieces... were picked up by someone.

I bet it was the person who sold it to me.

You bought a water tank. It got smashed, and the broken pieces were taken away.

Did you get hurt in the process?

No… I-I didn't.

You are quite impressive.

My Lord, Li Er is a real martial artist.

He stepped on the water tank and got over an eight-Chi (8.5 feet) wall without getting hurt.

Please consider recruiting such talent to serve the court.

My Lord, I've been practicing martial arts since childhood.

Hence, I'm curious.

Can you tell Li Er to show us how to jump off the high wall without getting hurt?

Right, show us. Then my evidence is invalid.

If you refuse, then you're lying.

Moreover, where did you find a pestle in that scenario?

Oh right, usually, women and kids are doing the laundry.

Don't tell me you practice martial arts by washing clothes.

Haven't you heard that Li Er washes his clothes every few months

and he asks his neighbors for help?

This is strange.

Then, where did he find the pestle?

- Where did you find it? - Where?

Li Er, jump the wall with a pestle for us.

My Lord, all attendees, I grew up without a mother. My father raised me.

Everybody knows how much he loves me.

Now I'm at the age of marriage.

He really wants me to marry a nice man.

It doesn't make sense that he'd tarnish my reputation now.

Li Er, you made so many things up. It's obvious you're lying.

Zhang Wuniang, you were right about one thing.

No one on earth can distort the truth.

Once you lie, you need to cover it up with more lies.

But they won't stand because they're baseless.

The truth will be revealed through trials.

My Lord, you are wise. Please clear my father's name.

Please get up.

Thank you, My Lord.

Li Er, you're still not confessing?

Do you want to be physically punished?

P-P-Physically punished?

My Lord.. My Lord, I confess.

Zhang Wuniang made me do all of this.

He's lying. He's framing me, My Lord.

You're the one who's lying.

My Lord, s-s-she made me do all this.

I-I have no idea why she wants to frame Mr. Chun.

Right, I bet she finds him handsome and wants to get him.

Half a month ago, she came to me and gave me a tael of silver.

I will give another 20 taels once it's done.

All right, I'm the right person for this. Wait for my news.

[Harmony Jewelry]

My Lord, she told me to follow Mr. Chun.

I'll pick it up around 10 o'clock in the morning on the 18th of this month.

- All right, see you then. - I happened to see him placing an order for a hairpin at Harmony Jewelry.

He would pick it up around 10 o'clock in the morning on the 18th of this month. So, I informed Zhang Wuniang.

She gave me another tael of silver and told me to find a beggar to follow Mr. Chun on that day,

rob him somewhere quiet, and go to her backyard.

Sir, are you all right?

Stop!

Excuse me, did you see anyone passing by?

I think I saw someone over there.

What…

Greediness corrupted me.

I made a mistake.

My Lord, I made a mistake.

- My Lord, please spare me. - He's talking nonsense.

He must have taken money from the Chun family to frame me.

I'm wronged.

My Lord, please do me justice! My Lord!

Zhang Wuniang, there's solid evidence, even though we don't know your motive.

You'd better confess for lighter sentencing.

Once we find out your motive, none of you can get away with it.

- That's right. - Enough!

The case seems clear now.

The court is adjourned today.

I will announce the sentencing on the third trial on the day after tomorrow.

Court adjourned.

My Lord, please spare me.

It's time to go.

Miss, are you all right?

I think I was too nervous.

You were astonishing.

I almost cried out there.

Master is saved now.

Sir, please wait.

Sir, you defended my father with honest comments.

Thank you for your support.

And I'd like to apologize for what happened at the government office.

I had no choice.

You're welcome. But I can't accept your apology yet.

My wine was priceless. Now it's gone.

How should I apologize?

Not yet. I haven't decided yet.

Old Madam, Miss did not even drink a sip of water this morning.

She was busy defending Master yesterday.

Guo'er, where are your manners?

What a well-mannered girl.

Oh my, where are my thoughts? Get up.

Thank you, Old Madam.

Why did you rush here early in the morning?

I came to inform Madam

that father was framed. But the truth was revealed.

He will be back the day after tomorrow.

He will?

But Xiao Qin said that even Master Hu couldn't handle it.

Master Hu did offer some bad ideas. But luckily, everything is cleared.

Who cleared it?

I and some friends of mine.

How?

I came to inform you to ease your mind.

Ask father once he's back if you need any clarification.

That'd be too late.

Don't worry, I've made arrangements.

Master Hu is heading to the government office with money.

I'm sure he'll bring Dashan back.

No!

Send someone after him.

- Stop him. - All right.

What are you doing?

Maidservant Wang, why are you stopping her?

No one shall leave without Old Madam's permission.

She's my maid. Why can't she leave?

Tumi. Guo'er is your maid.

But I'm the madam here. Maidservant Wang doesn't have a say.

I do, right?

Madam, please reconsider it.

I would never harm father.

Are you out of your mind, Miss?

Master Hu is a known litigator.

If he can't fix it, who can?

You won't let us help Master.

Are you bullying us just because you're more educated?

Madam, Old Madam.

If you do this now, I'm afraid of another incident.

How old are you? What do you know?

All officials are alike.

You can't believe what they say before you put money in their pockets.

Since I'm here, stay out of this.

I know what to do.

Thank you for trying to help.

But let's not rush it. Give it some time.

We can get help if things remain the same tomorrow.

If anyone in your family can fix this, why would you ask us for help?

It's Madam who asked you for help, not Miss.

- You! - Guo'er.

Why would you say that?

I may be young, but I know what's important.

I won't leave my father in trouble.

Tumi, I know your father loves you.

But no matter how much your father loves you, you'll get married one day.

Once you're married off, you don't belong to this family anymore. An outsider.

So, let's make things clear.

Your father is my daughter's husband.

He is my son-in-law.

It's not up to you, an outsider, to make any decisions here.

What's more, even if your father dies one day,

my daughter gets to decide where to bury him.

You'll just go to his tomb and cry.

Thankfully, my father is still alive.

As long as I'm here, I won't let him be wronged.

I don't get it. Who's the outsider here?

You did put in labor and money.

I should thank you.

But you didn't ask my opinion before taking action.

Is it Chun family or Xu family?

How dare you talk to me like this?

It's about my father's innocence. I must turn down your kind offer.

- Guo'er, go stop him. - Understood.

Stop that lowlife.

Stop her.

- Guo'er, are you fine? - So rude.

Absolutely rude.

Is that what Chun Dashan taught you?

Your daughter married my father.

Diminishing my family is diminishing her.

And you. Guo'er is my maid. How dare you touch her!

Servants can't touch your maid. But I can.

Even if you don't get married this year, you'll be assigned a husband by the court next year.

I'll use this maid as an example to set up some rules

so that you don't embarrass yourself in front of your future husband.

Miss, are you all right?

Guo'er, go stop him. Quick.

Stay put!

No, Mother.

- Are you all right? - Tumi.

I-I'll tell Master Hu to come back. Go rest.

What are you doing?

Mother, let it go.

Y-You…

[Flavor of River Fish]

Miss Chun was impressive.

I would tremble if I were in court.

But she wasn't scared.

A friend of mine works with her father, Chun Dashan.

It's said that she loves lawbooks since childhood.

I bet she grew up listening to the stories of the government office.

Really?

She grew more eloquent over these years.

I heard she helped many people.

No wonder.

Dear guests, your Hibiscus Fish Soup. Please enjoy.

Don't just listen.

The Hibiscus Fish Soup of the Waterside Tavern you keep thinking about costs a tael a serving.

If it gets cold, it will be wasted.

They say the Hibiscus Fish Soup is precious.

They only sell ten serving per day.

I was very curious.

When it is placed in front of me so easily,

I'm not that interested in it.

Just let it be wasted.

If it's wasted, it's you, a favorite courtier of the emperor, who pay for it.

Lord Han, you must be joking.

The provincial governments are in control of so many areas.

I'm just a sixth-rank official.

You can't see me as a favorite courtier of the emperor.

Look, with my name, I can't book the No. 1 private room

in this small restaurant in Bian State.

Who is in the No. 1 private room?

I heard he was a merchant from the South.

Quite interesting.

Mother, wait for me!

Mother.

Mother, don't go!

You gave full support to that girl.

What do you want me here for?

I tried my best to beg Master Hu. However, it's futile.

Mother, you misunderstand me.

Dashan loves this daughter dearly.

You beat her today.

If he finds out, it will be a big issue.

He will blame me for this.

Then you just let her stop Master Hu and let her do whatever she wanted?

I think if Dashan is sentenced in the third trial,

we can still beg Master Hu at that time.

In this way, it's all Tumi's fault.

They can't blame us for it.

Well, there were so many decent young men, but you were not interested in them.

Why did you have a crush on Chun Dashan?

All right. It's up to you.

Mother, please be careful.

Xiao Zheng, we've seen many women since childhood.

But we have never seen a woman like Chun Tumi.

At a young age, she is well-versed in law.

She can easily change danger into safety.

She is like a lioness.

She attacked the sore spot fiercely.

Yesterday, you stepped out and took the initiative to save her.

I knew that besides her wonderful and interesting complaints,

you had a purpose of your own.

But, Lord Han, you have a secret order for your trip.

I have to say it even though it's not pleasant to hear.

- You- - Don't worry.

Romance won't be a hindrance to work.

When did you see me abandon public service for personal reasons?

When this case is closed, I need you to help me with something else.

What is it?

I want Chun Dashan.

He must be a legal talent since he can have such a daughter.

He is from a military family. You are a civil official.

He can't be your subordinate.

I went back to the military office yesterday and I read the files of the Chun family.

Chun Dashan's father has two brothers.

He was the third son.

Two men, who were of the same generation with Chun Qingyang, served in the army.

Chun Qingyang was not in the army.

He was a runner in the county government office.

As you know, in order to prevent people from avoiding military duty,

the law decrees that military families should not divide up their families.

However, Chunshan's uncles have no sons.

They have no heirs.

They only have three daughters who got married in other counties.

Chun Dashan had no choice

but to serve in the army as the only male heir of the family.

Chun Dashan has no son, right?

If he had one, it wouldn't be her daughter to appeal for the redress of a wrong for her father.

But Xiao Zheng, this is not the most important thing at present.

You know that the secret imperial edict on me is extremely important.

You should help me fulfill my assigned task assigned as soon as possible.

Then we report to the capital. That's what we should do.

We'll find a way to solve Chun Dashan's problem in the future.

Why are you crying?

It's nothing serious.

I'm relieved that everything is done.

Sit down.

Miss, there is such a long wound on your back.

It's half an inch wide.

It's all because of me.

There is no master in this world who is beaten for a servant.

There is no master in this world who is beaten for a servant.

But an elder sister will protect her younger sister.

Well, we grew up together.

Now we are both beaten by them.

Find some ointment later.

Let's apply the ointment together.

But Madam is keeping it...

I...

It doesn't matter. I'll ask them to give me the ointment.

If they refuse to give us, I'll either rob them or beg them.

Anyway, I can't let you suffer more.

They dislike us.

Don't make a fool of yourself.

Why do you come?

Madam has asked me to give you this.

The sun coming out from the west.

Did Xiao Qin give you this?

Don't use it.

They took the initiative to give this to us.

It might be poisoned.

It can't be.

Madam also wishes that we can get better sooner.

She saw I was hurt.

When my father comes back, she doesn't know how to explain it.

This should be their best medicine of theirs.

Well, you can use it.

But I won't use it.

The wound on my face is very obvious.

When Master comes back tomorrow, he will definitely ask about it.

At that time, you can tell him what happened today.

Never let them have their way.

Our purpose today is to stop Master Hu.

We just need to achieve this goal.

Although Madam is muddle-headed, she supports my father.

Then we just forget about today?

As long as my father can come back safely, everything else is...

There is something I want to discuss with my father.

What is it?

Old Madam has reminded me that I was not engaged.

When I'm old enough, the marriage will be arranged by the government.

Before that, I should hurry and do what I want to do.

What do you want to do?

Guo'er, I enjoy engaging in a battle of words in court.

I felt I was very useful, like a swordsman...

Miss, please take care.

When I first took the indictment to court, my mind was blank.

But when my train of thought was clear, I was afraid of nothing.

I know nothing about these things.

As long as Master is fine and your reputation is untainted,

let's continue to live a good life in the future.

What life will we have in the future?

The same as before.

Miss, when you are free, you can read a book or listen to a story.

You will get married and give birth to a child.

It sounds so boring.

How can it be boring?

This is how everyone is living.

Anyway, you can't be a litigator like Scholar Sun.

I nearly forgot this.

Scholar Sun asked us to give him five taels as the front money.

But he did nothing for us. He even nearly made things worse.

Ask him to give our money back!

Me?

I should go alone?

You don't have to do anything. Let me teach you what to say.

You just say...

The magnate from the South came to Bian State at the same time as me.

Then we should dispatch someone to watch him?

At this crucial time, we'd better be careful.

Greetings to you, My Lord.

Long time no see. Why do you come?

You are alone in Bian State for a long time.

The prime minister was concerned that you might miss the day when rewards were granted.

That's why he has sent me here.

Where are the rewards?

This is yours.

This is the imperial guard's.

Before I left, the prime minister told me several times

that you must take the proper amount of medicine on time every month.

Never delay it. Otherwise, you might suffer.

I'm late going back because Han Wuwei is in Bian State now.

I've told the prime minister in detail about this in the letter.

You saw him just now in the Waterside Tavern, right?

Yes.

As to the ink stone, I'll make arrangements for it.

Just now, you swagger in front of Han Wuwei.

It was really not necessary.

My Lord, this was the prime minister's intention.

Although at present, Han Wuwei is in the open and we are in the dark,

Chu You, the military governor of Bian State, is an extremely tactful guy.

It's very troublesome for us that he has handed over the ink stone to Han Wuwei.

The prime minister is worried that you might suffer losses.

First, I can attract Han Wuwei's attention.

I can help you get rid of him after it's done.

Second, you can ask me to do some errands for you.

I should thank the prime minister.

Although my title is a Lord, I'm a sinner.

How can I ask you to do errands for me?

My Lord, never think that way.

Although our leader is still angry, he is still your father.

Blood is thicker than water.

How can a father send his son into exile forever?

Everyone knows the prime minister is supporting you.

Sooner or later, you will regain your power.

I work for the government these years.

I only need an imperial guard.

Please don't mention the past events again.

Yes.

But I do need you to do me a favor.

Please tell me.

You want to give these to A'Yili?

I haven't seen her for several years.

I don't know how she has changed.

She liked these things before.

I don't know whether she still likes them.

Miss, he is just a little fool.

He knows nothing. Please stop teasing him.

Alright.

Please cover my eyes.

No!

No! No! No!

I didn't shoot you. Why do you cry loudly?

You are truly a fool.

So boring!

A'Yili.

Prime Minister!

Prime Minister, why do you come so late?

I was so bored.

Didn't you say that you would take me to see my brother? I've packed my luggage.

You are so impatient.

When we receive a message from the imperial guard, I'll set off with you at once. Is that alright?

Great. I don't need to stay in the pavilion any longer.

Are you suffering in the pavilion?

So many people are playing with you.

It's so boring to play with them.

You are so whimsical.

When you see your brother, you can't be so whimsical. Am I right?

Of course! When I see my brother, I will be the most obedient person in the world.

- Waiter! - Coming!

Isn't she Chun Tumi's maid?

This Jin Yi. He always says he will give me support.

But I can't find him at the crucial time.

One of the members of his family seemed to be suffering from an acute disease.

He has left in a hurry.

Thank you, Brother Xiao Jiu!

My lady asks for me. I'm leaving.

I'll see what has happened to her lady.

Don't forget our task.

I know. I'll soon be back.

You'll be fined several times by the principal for committing the crime of fraud.

If you know the law but break it, you are doubly guilty.

We will forgive your past misdeeds.

You can just compensate for our losses.

May I help you, Miss?

I want to see your master?

Do you want to carry on a lawsuit?

Yes. Just take me in.

- Money is not a problem. - Good.

Which family are you from?

- What's your surname? - My...

My surname is Guo.

Your surname is...

No.

You are from the Chun family.

- I remember you. - No. You've mistaken me for someone else.

Let me go in. It's a big lawsuit.

My master is not at home. He'll see no guest.

Why do you shut the door?

Who are you? How did you come in?

I heard that your master did not provide service after collecting money.

What's more, he doesn't give back the money.

Sir, please spare my life. It's none of my business.

[Sun's Residence]

Are you all right? Is it serious?

It hurts so much!

Then I heard the wailing inside.

Then the door was suddenly open.

- Guess who I saw. - Who?

The gentleman who helped you in court.

He? Why was he in Scholar Sun's house?

He has asked me to tell you something.

What did he say?

It's the second time

I've helped you.

There is something wrong with him.

Oh, God! He is so handsome!

How can a gentleman be so handsome and so kind?

Handsome?

Miss, I decide to support you to work as a litigator.

Didn't you say that...

This gentleman must be attracted by your charming style in court.

When he rushed into the court, the muddle-headed county magistrate respected him very much.

If I can marry such a man, I also want to be a litigator.

I think there is also something wrong with you.

Miss, we've been walking for such a long time.

Where on earth do you want to go?

My father will come back tomorrow.

Everything has gone wrong recently.

I want to buy a talisman and hang it in the house.

If you walk slower, the man selling talismans will pack up the stall.

[Military Governor Manor, Bian State]

My Lord. My Lord.

- It's been kept here, right? - Yes.

We've been keeping it in this manor since we got it.

There is someone watching it day and night.

This way, please.

Did you hide it in a safe place?

Please don't worry.

I regard it as precious as my life.

I've hidden it in a very secret place.

My Lord.

It's very safe to keep it here.

Please.

How dare you! You dare steal something from the manor of the military governor!

Guards! Guards! Come here quickly!

A thief broke in!

Keep it safe.

- My Lord. - Quick! The thief is there! Chase after him!

Up there!

Who on earth are you?

- My Lord. - My Lord.

Lock the four city gates!

We must catch the thief who has broken into the manor of the military governor!

- Yes. - Let's go!

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"Spring Light" - Shuang Sheng

♫ Wind chimes jingling in the middle of the night ♫

♫ You're the roots for the blooming flowers ♫

♫ Like yesterday's twilight, geese have already embarked on their journey ♫

♫ When you're by my side ♫

♫ A sweet feeling of ever-growing longing is hard to hide ♫

♫ I see you without looking at you ♫

♫ Spring makes me hope for more romantic moments ♫

♫ Flowers are still blooming and dreams haven't ended ♫

♫ Our love can't be contained as we wander the world together ♫

♫ We'll be together through fates many twists ♫

♫ Wherever you go, it's endless Spring for me ♫

♫ We'll continue the journey over mountains and rivers, into the setting sun ♫

♫ Our love can't be contained as we wander the world together ♫

♫ We'll be together through fates many twists ♫

♫ Wherever you go, it's endless Spring for me ♫

♫ We'll continue the journey over mountains and rivers, into the setting sun ♫