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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 committed ♫

♫ 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 7]

Grandfather.

I thought you were going to come tomorrow. Sit down.

Your father wants you to stay away from Lord Han for your own good.

I know. But they look at me highly and want me to join the Inspection.

And in return, they will get our family out of the military system.

Isn't that what you've always wanted?

But if it means that you have to suffer,

I'd rather not have that wish.

But investigating unjust and false cases is what I want to do.

Grandfather, think about it. We are a military household. This position passes on.

Father is young now, and I'm his only daughter. But what if I have a brother one day?

Do you want him to be forced to join the military?

He can't take the imperial exam or do what he wants.

About our household, your father and I will work on it. But you're a girl.

Joining the inspection tour is outrageous and unprecedented.

I know that if I do this, people will say I'm not ladylike.

Showing myself out there and ruining my chance to marry.

But if I do it well, won't people change their views, and their stereotypes toward women?

Don't talk to me as if I'm on trial.

All I know is that it's not reasonable and undecent.

Grandfather, if you and father are worried about me, you can always love me more as compensation.

Naughty.

Can you persuade father for me?

Do you know what your father's biggest fear is?

He is worried that your mother won't forgive him.

This path you're choosing hasn't worked out for anyone.

Your father is afraid that he won't be able to protect you.

But just because no one's ever succeeded, if you won't let me try, how do you know I won't make it?

If mother was here, she'd support me.

Mother studied the law before, and how did father feel about that?

Did he know she wanted to be a litigator but she failed to do it?

Wait here.

Ever since you started learning the law, every piece of paper you wrote on, your father wanted to keep it.

When there wasn't enough space, he put them in my room.

I thought Guo'er burned them all.

Look. You wrote this when you were 12,

and you tried to write your first indictment.

Have a look.

This one was when your father said you weren't paying enough attention to poetry,

so you were up all night writing these articles of law.

Your father used to stay up at night,

looking at these indictments and worrying.

He doesn't want to keep you from doing what you love,

but this is like a knife over his head.

My child, if one day, punishing evil

conflicts with your safety, how would you choose?

And how would your father and I cope with your choice?

When you have the answers to those questions, go find your father.

Dashan, I talked to her for you.

But I don't really agree with you.

I know what you're worrying about.

But she's talented, and it runs in her blood.

You can't hide it.

If so, I won't be able to protect her.

Father, I promised her mother

that Tumi won't repeat her mother's mistakes.

But if she didn't choose that path,

she'll live an unhappy life.

We should let children choose their own way of life.

We won't be there for them forever.

I didn't support your marriage back then,

but looking back now, do you regret it?

Of course not.

Marrying Tumi's mother and having Tumi are the best things that ever happened to me.

I think Tumi's mother didn't regret it either.

You're awake.

Elder.

Don't get up.

You just took some medicine. You haven't fully recovered yet.

Where am I?

You're still in Bian State.

You were unconscious due to the prison, and thanks to Jin Yi, I was able to save you in time.

But a while ago, when the envoy came, I took one dose.

One dose used to keep me normal for months.

Why did this episode happen so quickly?

You've been taking the medicine for too long, so the efficacy declines.

With this episode, you need to take the doses more frequently.

I'm getting weak.

It's not that. If anything, you've been acting strong.

Think about it. How long haven't you been back?

I was just busy with things to do.

Work does matter. I'm not complaining about you being away.

But the pain of the poison is like ants biting your heart.

How can you not take that seriously?

Aside from me, how about A'Yili?

Aren't you afraid she might worry about you?

How's Xiao Li?

Apart from worrying about you, she's fine.

That's good to know.

Young Master.

Pardon me when I say tired birds need to go back to their nest.

After this trip to You State, if the inkstone incident is taken care of,

you should come back to the Pavilion.

Going back?

It's not that easy.

To His Majesty, an unloyal son is as good as a dead body.

I won't be able to go back to Ink Dance Pavilion.

Young Master.

Miss, are you going out?

Quiet. Don't let father hear you.

Miss, Master was so angered about the inspection tour.

Maybe you should avoid going out today, in case he gets mad again.

I have to find Lord Kang.

You're still thinking about the inspection tour.

Guo'er, as women, we are born to be stuck inside a house.

Day and night, trapped inside these walls.

Joining the inspection tour with Lord Kang, and seeing the world out there

might be my only chance in my whole life.

So I won't give that up.

Elder.

You don't need to bring it in. He has fallen asleep.

I heard that you and young master have been helping that girl, Chun Tumi.

The world is a dangerous place.

- Considering his identity, we should avoid any trouble. - Yes.

When he's feeling better, I'll tell him that, too.

I understand.

I searched for him all day, but Lord Kang is nowhere to be found.

I have to wait until tomorrow.

Hey girl, where did you go so late?

- Lord Han? - I don't want to sound strict, but why are you going out every day?

It's none of your business.

Lord Han.

You accepted our invitation and asked for something in return.

So you're now working for Kang Zhengyuan.

You can't talk to your superior like that.

Why did you take me up here? Let me down.

Are you scared?

I...

Did you come up here to drink wine?

This is a good wine.

Tri-flower Liquor of Bian State. It has a fruity flavor compared to normal drinks.

You're back late anyway. A little longer won't hurt.

You're forcing me.

You're right. I like forcing people.

You can't get down anyway. Just enjoy it.

Well... The last time I helped you,

when I got back, I talked to Xiao Zheng just like you told me to, and he scolded me.

Did you bring me up here to apologize?

If I say I came here just to tease you, would you believe me?

I am grateful to you and Lord Kang for giving me a chance to join the inspection tour.

But can't you be like Lord Kang, talking to me about business and nothing more?

That's because he doesn't want to see you as much as I do.

I think it's because he doesn't have time for you, so you came out by yourself.

You're right.

He's too busy writing to his mother.

Writing to his mother?

What would he write?

Today is my mother's deathday.

What would you do on your mother's deathday?

We don't do deathdays.

- You don't do deathdays either? - Yes.

My father and my grandfather think that you don't need a specific day to miss someone.

You just have to think about her every day, and she will be there with you.

We're the opposite.

My mother made some mistakes.

I think it had something to do with jealousy.

But...

she's not open-minded about it like you, and she couldn't get over it.

So she chose a date and just took her own life.

In the royal palace, someone like my mother is not allowed to exist.

With one brush, her whole existence was wiped away.

Wiped away?

Her name was taken from the family genealogy.

All her stuff was burned.

Let me show you something.

It's a law book my mother left for me.

It has her notes on it.

This is my treasure.

It inspires me to follow her will and be a truthful litigator.

At least she left something that reminds you of her.

- My mother didn't leave anything for me. - Not exactly.

Your mother probably had big eyes, a small mouth,

little earlobes, and a cute face, right?

How did you know that? There isn't even a picture of her.

By looking at you.

You are the best evidence that she existed.

Tumi, let me teach you how to comfort someone properly.

I... Look! A falling star.

A falling star? Where?

Just now.

It's gone now.

I heard that

if a man and a woman see a falling star together,

it means they're meant for each other.

We almost saw it together.

- Almost. - Almost.

I think you're drunk. You're talking nonsense.

How can you ruin the mood?

You're so good at ruining the mood.

Did you really believe there was a falling star?

Anyway, I have to go.

Finally, you're back.

Master looked for you multiple times.

If you don't come back, I might lose my head.

- You- - Father.

Father, did you need something?

No, I just wanted to check up on you.

Did you finish packing?

Do you agree with me joining the inspection tour?

I knew you're the best!

I'm sorry. I should have talked to the family first

instead of deciding on my own. Sorry for upsetting you.

I'm not upset.

There's nothing to be upset about.

I know you're trying to protect me. They all say women can't touch the law.

But you let me do what I want.

Tumi,

I know that learning well and helping people

are what you decided to do since you started learning the law.

If someone truly wants to do something, they should do it.

It's all right.

I will be there for you.

I will have your back. I will protect you.

But,

if one day I'm not around,

you need to do things properly and protect yourself well.

You will always be around.

We will be together forever.

My dear child.

Young Master.

This is the dose for this month. Please take it in time and take care of yourself.

- I heard that you met a female litigator. - Yes.

That's not easy for a girl.

I also heard that she's pretty close with Han Wuwei and Kang Zhengyuan.

That's right.

Make good use of this person, but be careful.

Take care of the inkstone soon.

Since you left, A'Yili started to sit outside the small pavilion where you used to read.

She doesn't say, but I know she misses her brother.

I know.

On this trip to You State, I will be close to Han Wuwei.

Please.

You've always been mature. Putting you in charge, I have nothing to worry about.

You don't have to worry about Your Majesty, I will make plans for you.

Elder,

I have a favor to ask.

You can be frank with me.

Xiao Li and I have been apart for so long.

I want to see her.

All right. I'll keep that in mind.

Come on.

Young Master, please stay.

Young Master, what did the Elder say?

- What happened? - Get ready to go to You State.

What about A'Yili?

The Elder promised to bring Xiao Li to see me next time.

Isn't that a good thing?

He also mentioned Chun Tumi.

Chun Tumi?

Was it Shen Wei?

It shouldn't be.

So the Elder has someone else watching us.

Be careful these days.

Stay away from the Chun family.

The Elder doesn't want you near her?

He wants me to use Chun Tumi.

Isn't that a good thing?

Jin Yi, think about it.

Every time an outsider gets involved with our business, when does it end well?

Besides, the inkstone is what matters most now.

Anyone or anything except Han Wuwei shouldn't be on our minds to distract us.

How's your packing going?

Almost done.

Don't mess with it. You don't understand.

Who says I don't?

You sound like I don't know how to read.

His Majesty said I was brave and careful.

Right, despite your rough look.

But... Don't touch it.

As if I want to.

What about your law books?

Well... I memorized them already.

- I won't take them with me. - You won't?

You don't understand anyway.

I'll give some to Chun Tumi.

You can't give her my books.

You memorized them all. Do you still need them?

They provide new inspirations.

If I can't determine the proper sentence, I still need to read them.

Chun Tumi was so protective of her book.

Her mother left it for her.

The pages were almost broken.

I don't know how many times it was patched.

She only read one law book growing up,

and she has such perceptions.

She loves law this much.

Imagine how happy she will be

if she had a whole set.

Am I right?

- Do you agree? - Yes.

- She loves the book her mother gave her because she misses her. - Right.

If you give her my books, with my notes on them,

will she think about me?

That won't do!

I'll go ask His Majesty for one set. Cheapskate.

Husband, what took you so long?

You're now the captain.

As captain, you should have the dignified air of an captain

I will make you a new uniform.

As captain, I should set a good example, and train the troops well.

As my wife, you should take care of the house affairs, and care for father and Tumi.

I know.

Oh, right. You need to get ready.

I've become captain, so I have to treat the camerades.

Invite the neighbors to our house and have a feast.

I will be leading the troupe to protect Lord Kang on inspection tour.

If anything happens, you'll need the neighbors' help.

All right.

Inspection tour?

Wouldn't that take a long time?

Months perhaps.

Well, Tumi will miss you.

Don't worry.

Tumi will be joining us.

We'll head for the North, and she will have a chance to see her mother's relatives.

You can't go.

I-I might get scared alone.

If you get scared, once I leave, you can go live with your family.

No.

Huband, whenever you go on business trips, I'm always worried for you.

Since you can take Tumi, can you take me along?

Nonsense.

This is not a game.

Lord Han will travel alone.

Allowing me to take Tumi was a mercy.

I will leave in a few days.

Preparing the feast for my camerades and getting my luggage ready,

I need your help with them.

Don't forget anything.

I'm full.

Husband...

- Come on. - Cheers.

- Come on. Let's drink. - Father.

- Be careful. - Come on, Father.

I will become a general when I grow up.

- He wants to be a general. - That's good. He'll make it.

Alright, let's go meet a real general.

- Let's drink. - Guys.

My son wants to be a general.

The real general is here.

The general is treating us to the premium Tri-flower Liquor.

It has a soft and mellow taste.

- This must have cost a fortune. - I will be on a trip soon.

The Chun family will need your help.

- The drink is good. - Dear brothers and seniors,

I, Chun Dashan, here will make a toast with the Tri-flower Liquor, to express my gratitude.

- Good! - Have fun.

- Come on. - Cheers. Cheers.

I'm so happy, Tumi.

I didn't expect to drink your homemade tea.

Madam Zhang, what are you talking about?

You're famous now.

I've always wanted to ask, when you walk on the court, won't you be tired?

- I'm fine. - Tumi is not an ordinary girl.

She always sorts out issues for the neighborhood.

- I knew she'd be something one day. - When did you say that?

- I just did. - Exactly.

- I didn't hear that. - Well...

You were there, Madam Wang.

Miss, what are you doing here?

Guo'er, I saw Xiao Gin going out just now.

They know father and I are leaving, but they've been very quiet.

I'm a little worried.

- Follow her and find out. - Got it.

Guo'er, come on in.

What took you so long? Where's Xiao Qin?

My legs are exhausted.

- Can I sit down first? - Sure.

You've never been respectful, so what's with the sudden etiquette?

Miss, her lady is sick and waiting for her to get medicine,

but she was having so much fun before she finally did her job.

Medicine?

Our lady had a sudden illness this morning, and we didn't even ask for a physician.

- What medicine? - That's what I thought.

I went into that pharmacy to ask around,

but the owner was being very strange.

He didn't tell me anything, and he won't take my money.

Did you see the medicine?

What package? How many did she buy?

I don't know.

She got so many other things all put together, as if she doesn't want anyone to see.

But I did see that she was gripping one package.

It was wrapped in rattan paper, and it was small.

Rattan paper? A small package wrapped in special paper must be rare medicine.

Is she trying to poison master?

- I don't need help. I'm no drunk. - Husband.

Be quiet. Tumi is probably asleep.

That's nice of you to think so.

We should be a family.

Husband, have some hangover soup and wash your feet with hot water. It helps with the alcohol.

Go get the soup.

Husband. The soup is ready.

Father, are you awake?

Just drink the soup first.

Tumi, it's late. Did something happen?

I asked Guo'er to bring some hangover soup.You should have some.

Tumi, I have prepared the soup, and your father was about to have it.

Thank you for thinking of him.

Yes. My lady asked Xiao Qin to watch as the soup gets ready.

All right.

- We can use this soup. - I...

The soup is not right.

What's not right?

I smell something. Someone poisoned it.

Tumi, what are you talking about?

Xiao Qin, you were there by the fire right?

Yes, I was there the whole time.

It's definitely not poisonous.

But it smells weird to me.

Can you try it, Madam?

I...

Or perhaps Xiao Qin can try it?

What's going on here?

Master, there's nothing in it.

Then what have you been doing all afternoon and in the pharmacy?

Be honest.

Xiao Qin, there's no point denying it.

We will find out the truth tomorrow in the pharmacy.

If you did poison the soup, we will report you to the official.

Whether they sentence you to cane or gibbet, it's your luck.

You did try to murder an official after all.

I...

It's not poison.

It was the laxative Madam asked me to buy.

Get out.

I need to talk to Madam.

Leave us!

Tomorrow, I will send you to your family.

Let's go on our separate ways and be strangers.

I was wrong. I’m sorry.

Can you forgive me for this once, Husband?

I just don't want you to leave.

I-I wanted to have a child of our own.

So that you won't be thinking about your daughter all the time.

The laxative is harmless.

It will only make you weak for a few days.

If you can't go, they will send someone else on it.

Inspection tour means traveling a lot, and it will be tough for you.

I was just thinking about my husband.

Once a military order is made,

except if I'm disabled or dead,

it won't change that easily.

If you mess with it, do you know what will happen?

Anyone who evades military orders on the grounds of self-harm will be sentenced by military law.

I-I didn't think that much.

They won't think that you don't want us to be apart.

They would think I'm a coward trying to evade the order.

The Chun family is not famous or wealthy.

I know it is hard for you.

All right. I can make it easy for you.

You can find a husband who can stay with you all the time.

No, please don't.

Husband... Husband!

Here, have this.

- Such a treat. - It's from the old master.

My granddaughter Tumi has always been an adorable girl.

If she loses any weight on this trip, Dashan and Guo'er will be blamed.

Don't let her read during the ride.

When you're in an accommandation, apart from the daily business,

she must be accompanied on a walk or a jog.

Her daily exercise will be determined by Dashan.

This is also from the old master.

He said, "whenever she's hungry or thirsty,"

"or if sees something interesting on the way,"

"what others have, you should buy for her"

"without her asking first."

Grandfather is old, and with a job in the governement office

this is probably all he has. And he's giving it to me.

He should keep it and buy things he wants.

If anything happens in the family, will he borrow from Madam?

Miss, the old master did this because he loves you.

If you won't take it, he would be sad.

And I did ask him why.

He said, he's as good as dead, and the money is useless to him.

Live poorly and travel richly.

We can't let anyone wrong you.

- Did you get what I asked you to? - I did.

[May Chun Tumi, do the right thing]

[and make mother proud.]

[Lord Kang Zhengyuan...]

[Lord Han Wuwei on inspection tour…]

[Brother Ye...]

Great sky lantern, please make my wish come true.

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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 ♫