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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 11]

Brother Ye,

after some clean up, this place looks quite neat.

I brought you food.

Crispy honey and cracker sticks.

Wait.

They're all smashed.

It’s good.

That's good.

Are you feeling better?

Yes, much better.

Brother Ye, why did you come to You State and how did you get hurt so badly?

Why did you come to see me?

I…

You knew I was a suspicious person, so why did you come?

A promise is a promise.

It is really that important?

Of course.

Even I am a lady, but I know I shouldn't go back on my words.

I'm injured

because I am wanted by the imperial court.

Don't joke about that.

Do you regret not arresting me?

You're not a bad person. Why did you break the law?

I didn't.

I said I was wanted by the court.

I didn't say I was a criminal or murder.

Then why do they want to arrest you?

People admire the power of the imperial court.

But they don't know that many things there cannot be disclosed.

I didn't do anything.

But I had to hide my identity the moment I was born.

You won't understand it.

I do. Just like wrongful convictions,

what you said may exist in this world.

But if someone is born an outlaw, how do they seek justice?

Justice?

Just go.

Brother Ye, it's cold in the mountains. I brought you clothes.

Wear it when it gets cold.

See you.

You are innocent if you haven't broken the law.

They have no right to arrest you.

I can help you if you tell me everything.

I have my own judgment.

Otherwise, I would have told Lord Kang and Lord Han about you.

I didn't.

You helped me many times.

I know you're kind.

I believe you when you say you're innocent.

Because we're friends.

Rest well. I see you next time.

Little Girl.

Have you seen Xiao Zheng?

Lord Kang is not here.

Inform me when he's back.

Yes.

Tell him to wait for me in his room.

Yes.

What's so funny?

Do you find it weird that Xiao Zheng took care of me because of my carelessness in the past?

I find you very considerate.

You're a good friend.

You can see my virtues, right?

Name a few.

You're a great martial artist.

That's true.

And? What else?

Well.

You're a man of high status but you're never mad when I boss you around.

You have a big heart. I truly admire you for that.

What's going on? Where does that come from?

I just realized something today.

I thought being a female litigator was the hardest thing in the world.

But then I realized that some people were born to live a destined life.

I am lucky enough to be able to choose my path.

And I'm even luckier to know Lord Kang and you who care about justice.

Most people in the world have no choice.

Are you one of them?

Lord Han, aren't things going well with Luo Li?

We'll see once Xiao Zheng is back.

Then why are you worried?

I don't know who's going to be implicated.

And I don't know how far Luo Li will go.

I have no control.

I don't like this feeling.

Lord Kang took over the case.

Luo Li can't interfere anymore. Will he keep applying pressure?

He won't try to kill Lord Kang, right?

Don't worry, I have faith in Xiao Zheng's ability. And I believe I can protect him.

Luo Li can't hurt us unless he launches a coup.

Then stop being worried.

Did you get a new lead?

No.

So, Miss Chun, what makes you so confident?

The law books again?

Of course.

No scheme can escape the punishment of the law.

Luo Li may be in power, but he's still subject to the law.

Whatever we do, we're guided by the law.

Xiao Zheng, didn't I tell you to wait for me in your room?

Don't catch a cold.

Leave us alone.

Yes.

Xiao Zheng, what's wrong?

I went to Luo Li's office to study Shan Yi's case, but I heard the shocking news.

What was it?

Shan Yi's grandfather’s tomb was raided.

What?

Shouldn't it be heavily guarded after Shan Yi's arrest?

How can it be raided?

Exactly.

Well played.

He knew that you'd take over the case.

So, he put his own men to examine the coffin first and disguised it as a tomb raid.

That's how he rules You State for His Majesty?

What's frustrating is that we have no proof to incriminate him.

He can simply punish the guards.

Anyway, it was just negligence of duty, not murder.

It is not a crime.

What's more, those guards told the same story.

They said the cemetery was haunted and they fell unconscious last night.

That's why it was raided.

Guess what Luo Li said.

Actually, it's not so weird.

This place has been haunted many times.

In the martial hall and private cell, soldiers kept passing out.

And they woke up, not remembering anything.

Zhengyuan. Even my place is haunted,

not to mention the cemetery where demons and evil spirits linger.

If you don't believe me, feel free to interrogate anyone.

Oh, right.

I invited Taoist Master Zhang to perform a ritual and pray for You State.

We talk later.

He did it on purpose. I… I was doing justice, but he used it against us.

It is better to believe it, lest it is true. That's what people think about demons and gods.

But here's the key problem.

What was inside the coffin?

What do you mean?

You don't know, or there was nothing?

No corpse. No stolen goods. The coffin was empty.

Empty?

So... what's next?

It wasn't a smart move for Luo Li.

He's used to being dominant and won't budge.

Isn't that good for us?

What do you mean?

Look, if I were the burglar, seeing Luo Li freaking out, I'd realize how important those things are.

I'd either bide my time or take the risk and threaten him.

It's harder for him to find the stolen goods.

The spectators see the chess game better than the players.

As the case attracts attention over time, more forces will join this mess in secret.

Then it's even harder to find the loot.

Come on, tell me what you mean.

Lord Kang is just a Prison Inspector passing by You State.

He only cares if anyone is wronged. Not finding the loot is just a minor imperfection.

The moon waxes only to wane. Water surges only to overflow.

It's not good to be so perfect.

Luo Li lost his treasure.

Why don't we just let the burglars and him…

Let them have a dogfight and wait for the evidence to surface.

That's what I'm saying.

It makes sense.

Retry the case tomorrow to make sure he's not wronged.

Then we'll get out of here and head to Luoyang.

I'll keep an eye on it and wait for the chance.

Not tomorrow.

Shan Yi needs a litigator for the retrial.

I'm afraid that you have to help.

What's wrong? You don't want to help?

It's not like that. It's just…

Tell me.

Go ahead.

To be a litigator, I either take beatings or pay a fine.

My father used to pay for me.

Now I'm working for the imperial court. Is that covered?

I haven't realized that you are a money-grubber.

- I… - I'll take care of it. Just serve the imperial court.

Thank you, Lord Kang.

Please delay it for a few days. Let me study the files.

I also need some investigators.

Your men will definitely be targeted by Luo Li.

Lord Han, please assign me someone capable and low-key.

No problem.

You wouldn't mention your hidden guards to someone you don't trust fully.

You also allowed her to use them.

You treat her more and more differently.

I used to tease her because I found her interesting.

Of course, I'd pay more attention to her.

Now that I'm fighting alongside her, I've forgotten about it.

She's a reliable partner.

When she wants to go into battle, I will provide her with the best weapons.

Xiao Zheng.

If there were more people like her, it would be a blessing for our nation.

Where does that come from?

It comes from a deeper understanding of the rule of law.

But it's not the time for this.

What's wrong?

A confidential decree came.

Leave Luo Li alone. Stay away from You State.

You State is an essential defense line against the tribes in the north.

For His Majesty, Luo Li matters to the stability of the empire.

Are you fine with it?

At first, I wasn't.

As part of the imperial family, we've been seeing power struggles since childhood.

Luo Li is just an experienced official.

His rise to power was not so honorable. And yet he has power over His Majesty.

I couldn't accept it.

You've always been proud and never backed down from anything.

You love to push yourself and seek perfection.

You accepted it because of Tumi, right?

Instead of wasting my time, I will let Luo Li fight the burglars.

He won't stop until he retrieves the lost items. Eventually, he'll make mistakes.

Amid the chaos, I'll be able to dig deep and take him down.

Tumi enlightened you just like that.

You've grown appreciative of her so much. You're calling her by name.

What happens between me and my subordinates has nothing to do with you

Fine.

I won't mess with you law practitioners.

Write back to His Majesty.

I'm leaving. Take your medicine.

Brother Ye.

Where is he?

Did he leave because I was bothering him?

No way.

He hasn't recovered. He's fine, right?

Brother Ye, when did you come?

I never left.

Then why didn't you call me?

I thought anybody would notice me.

You shouldn't visit so often.

I hate bothering you.

You're so feeble. I should take care of you.

I'm actually quite good at taking care of people.

It's just that my father takes care of me most of the time.

Really?

My father is very nice to me.

I borrowed Lord Han's lawbooks.

He copied them for me so that I can read slowly.

He's a good father.

Right, Brother Ye. How come you've never mentioned your family?

In my family, there's me and my younger sister.

And your parents?

My mother died early, and I’ve never met her.

My father is alive, but I can't see him.

Why can't you see your own father?

He has rules. He won't let me see him. So I can't.

I've never heard of something like that.

Do you find it inhumane?

A bit cold-hearted.

My father is actually a very good person.

He has important things to do.

Unfilial sons like me should have strict fathers like him.

Miss! Miss...

- Come in. - Miss.

Why are you shouting at night?

Miss, Young Master is in trouble. The Elder has left for You State.

What?

Miss, the Elder said you couldn't leave. He won't let us off if you leave.

[Previous Case Files]

[Previous Case Files]

My Lord, here.

- Get down there. - Understood.

My Lord, there's a secret path.

Chun Tumi is getting better at her job.

She's like an experienced investigator.

- You've worked hard. - Thank you.

Did you find out the ingredients of the medicine?

It seems to be a normal tonic.

No, keep investigating.

Yes.

The pigeon soup tastes delicious.

Miss, it fits with the lily and ginkgo seed salad.

I added ginseng to the soup.

Such a combination replenishes Qi and balances Yin and Yang.

I don't need tonics. I'm not injured or sick.

Oh really?

Who passed out in the court after the trial last time?

Master gave an order. If you faint again, he'll kick me out.

Miss. Please show mercy.

Finish the soup, please.

All right.

Guo'er. Did you make all these?

Do you have a secret recipe for such an amazing soup?

Of course.

For example, the ingredients must be fresh, especially the pigeon.

It must be freshly bought.

Hello, excuse me. Where do you keep the food ingredients?

Miss, everything's over there.

Thank you.

- What's this? - Qixi pastry.

The Qixi Festival is coming. (T/N: Chinese Valentine’s Day)

That's right. We're preparing for it.

Time passes quickly.

Don't do this. It's dangerous.

I've done more dangerous things.

Right.

You don't even know my name and you're visiting.

So when are you going to tell me your name?

Forget it. You'll tell me someday.

What's this?

Pigeon soup. Tonic.

Try it.

Is it good?

Let me try.

It's disgusting.

Don't drink it.

I wanted to treat you to some nice soup because I won't be able to visit for a few days.

Are you busy?

I'll be the litigator for a suspect to save him from Luo Li, the military governor of You State.

There are people who trust me. I don't want to let them down.

I am also scared that "punish evil and promote good" will end up being a slogan.

I'm sure you can do it.

You can do what no one else can.

Why?

People challenged you in the previous trials,

thinking that you would fail.

But you made it every time.

How did you know?

Bian State is a small place.

Are they badmouthing me?

No.

The folks are praising you for what you've done.

Because of you, they have a way to seek justice.

The things you did were closely related to their livelihoods.

They can only live a decent life when there is justice.

Those who have suffered are very grateful to you.

You should be happy.

I see.

Luo Li can't terrify me.

I'll visit you in court.

You can enter You State?

Is there anything else?

No. See you in court.

Brother Ye, can you promise me something?

Yes.

You didn't even ask me what it was.

You'll tell me when you want to.

All right, I'll tell you once I win the trial.

Old Uncle, are you okay?

I-I'm fine, Miss.

- Thank- - Take this.

Thank you.

Miss, excuse me.

Is there a Laizhong Inn on this street?

It's over there.

I see.

Where do you live?

I'll wash it and return it to you.

It's just a handkerchief. Keep it.

You're very kind, Miss. See you someday.

See you, Old Uncle.

Greetings, Elder.

Elder, why did you come in person?

How can I let Young Master wander about?

I was useless and fell for Han Wuwei's trick.

Young Master m-may be in danger.

What?

I've been searching for days but to no avail.

I deserve any punishment.

Pass on my order.

The burglary involves the personal property of the military governor.

It will be a private hearing.

A private hearing? Isn't that against the rule?

All right.

Thank you.

Goodbye, my Lords.

[Songfeng Bamboo Rhyme]

Why did you just say yes?

- Stop it. - Stop what?

Think about it.

Nobody would point fingers at Tumi for being the litigator now, right?

That's right. You're so thoughtful.

Luo Li actually did us a favor out of ill will.

But still, we must find a way to contain him.

What do you have in mind?

Luo Li is in a high position.

If he wants to tackle Tumi, neither of us can stop him.

- What should we do? - Strike first.

Why hasn't the governor found his treasure?

No idea.

An ordinary item of his would be a fortune for us.

Stop tarnishing our lord's reputation.

Our governor served You State wholeheartedly and ended up in poor health.

How can you diminish him?

Do you have a conscience?

I didn't say anything.

This young man is right.

Do you remember the case of the young scholar?

The governor helped change the sentencing.

That's right.

That young scholar was a filial son.

Thanks to the governor, he wasn't executed.

Now he's…

What?

You know the suspect, Shan Yi, right?

I know. Their family practices medicine.

They used to offer free treatment to the poor.

He's a nice young man. Really.

That's right. What a good guy.

- You're right. - One more thing.

A litigator offered advice on the case with the scholar.

This time, our governor personally invited her to represent the suspect.

Well, that's good.

That's the silver lining for Shan Yi.

- Yes. - Completely.

Our governor cares about this young man.

Of course, who else will care if our governor doesn't care about his people?

- That's right. - Yes.

- Right? - Our governor is a good man.

Let's toast to the governor with tea.

- Come on. - Come on.

- To the governor. - Cheers.

To the governor.

The people have been talking about you these days.

What were they cursing me for?

They were praising you.

They said that you worked hard to help Shan Yi

and brought in the litigator who had advised

on the young scholar's case.

They're scared that I will give them a hard time in court.

She's really clever.

I'll just give her a little push.

We tried hard to make the people wonder what was inside Luo Li's vault

to distract him and contain him in court.

Now, it's great.

He forbade them from discussing it.

How can you still smile?

We worked so hard and drank so much tea for nothing.

Do you know how to spread a piece of news as fast as possible?

How?

Prohibit any discussion.

Elder, Young Master may have stayed here.

[You State Court]

The burglary case will be heard today.

Did you see the litigator lady?

No.

I didn't see her.

Neither did we.

It's not Shan Yi's case. The litigator lady isn't here.

I remember it's today.

So it's a private trial?

Will the litigator lady make it?

- No idea. - Who knows?

We came here to find out. But she's not here.

- Yes. - Yes, it's strange.

- Come on. - Let's see.

- No idea. - Don't ask me. Look at that.

Whose case is this?

- Zhang Youpeng's. - Isn't it today?

It's written there.

Uncle, what are you looking at?

Little girl, this is the court for trials.

Don't you know?

Get some food on the street if you're hungry.

The Qixi Festival is coming.

The food stalls are ready.

What are you doing here?

Where are your parents?

Why do you care if I'm hungry or where my parents are?

What a sharp-tongued girl!

- Yes. - She's got a temper.

- Yes. - Exactly.

Xiao Zheng.

Xiao Zheng.

You look much better.

You're still recovering. Take care of yourself.

Wuwei, no one can easily take me down.

I know you can do it.

But as a military official, I can better…

Don't you believe that I can handle this case?

You're the one I trust the most since I was a kid.

You've done a good job.

Let me do the rest.

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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 ♫