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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 ♫

♫ There are 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 13]

- Your Highness. - Lord Kang.

- My Lords. - My Lords.

What about the people outside?

They've been killed.

Do you know who did it?

It takes time to find out.

- Bring more men. Don't let this happen again. - Yes.

Would it have been Luo Li?

That would be stupid of him. He should at least wait until we are out of You State.

Li Wei.

Otherwise, who would hate Chun Tumi so much that they sent a killer?

No matter what, I'll get more guards here for security.

The bolt was cut by something sharp.

It's a clean cut.

And the bolt only lost a thin paint

with no other damage.

This killer took down the patrol,

and the one that saved her took down the killer.

This was my fault.

- Captain Chun. - Yes.

You will be in charge of getting more men here.

Just get it done.

Yes, Lord Kang.

However, I'm worried that the killer was targeting someone else.

So please be careful, My Lord.

I will be on patrol duty myself.

I just wanted to ask My Lord to take extra precautions.

It would be great to arrest the one behind it.

I'm on it.

I've had men check the vicinity.

If they left any traces, I'll find them.

It is a spectacular knife.

The blade is thin and fits into the thinnest crack.

In the meantime, it can cut iron.

The knife must have been hard to get.

Who is trying so hard to kill me?

That's what I don't understand.

Luo Li might hate you, but he wouldn't have made it so obvious.

Besides,

to a killer like that…

I'm nothing and nobody.

I won't be worth it.

Perhaps he was after you, and went into the wrong room?

Do you really have no idea who saved you?

Tumi, that person is the key to this.

Do you trust that person more than you trust me and Lord Kang?

I really don't know.

Have you made any enemies recently?

Not anyone who can afford this killer.

If it was an assassin, they would come after me.

Why would they come to you?

This is not a prize to fight over.

Would it be those thieves?

When we were solving the case, I might have said something that threatened them, so they wanted me dead.

It's possible.

Whether it was Luo Li or those thieves, this was probably because of us.

If we didn't make you go to court, you wouldn't be dealing with this.

I knew it was your fault,

but it has happened, and there's no point of complaining.

We just need to fix it.

Lord Han, if you feel bad about it, remember what you promised,

and remove our military household registration.

I will. I promise.

It's just... I'm more curious about what Luo Li lost.

We are leaving many questions behind, and it bugs me.

You State is surrounding the capital.

Lord Han, all questions have answers.

If you don't have them yet, it means it's not time yet.

What are you doing?

I'm packing.

As soon as we're done here, I will leave You State with you.

I'm not planning on leaving.

Young Master, think about it.

What has happened to the things you liked since your childhood?

You know what?

Chun Tumi,

she saved my life once in Guanting Mountain.

During that time, I was like a mad dog.

She was the only one who wasn't scared away by my look.

Since my childhood, I have been respected,

feared, hated, deceived, resented,

praised, and pitied.

But no one truly understood me.

No one tried to know

whom I cared about, or what had happened to me.

Let me ask you.

I'm your master, whom you want to follow for life.

But other than that, what am I to you?

Young Master...

Whoever the killer was, Tumi was saved by that person.

I just don't understand. What does this Ink Dance Pavilion do?

It's not about that.

That person has feelings for Tumi, so I'm not surprised that he tried to be the hero.

What I didn't expect was that Tumi kept his secret.

She trusts that person more than she trusts us.

Why didn't you keep asking her?

His Majesty made us back down for the sake of social welfare.

And we made Tumi come forward for the sake of justice.

We owe her.

Although Tumi didn't know His Majesty's orders, she could easily figure out our concerns,

but she willingly became the target and helped Shan Yi with the litigation.

I thought we could protect her, but we brought this to her.

In court, although we protected her, she won the case against Luo Li by herself.

And now, for me to force it out of her, it's...

You did the right thing. Leave the rest to me. I'll find out.

I will never put her in danger again.

A lot has happened on this Inspection trip.

Let me sort it out.

What do you have to sort out?

These attacks were clearly targeting me.

Poisoning you once, and killing Tumi once, they think Han Wuwei is a dead man!

- Guards! - Wuwei, calm down.

We shouldn't jump to action yet.

- Your Highness. - Lord Han.

I asked them here to rearrange the guards.

All right, I'll join you.

Miss, you didn't sleep well last night.

You shouldn't be overusing your eyes.

This is my entry for the contest.

If I lose, I will give it to the winner.

You will lose.

Knotting colored threads and threading seven-hole needles, how can you win?

I couldn't even make a proper Fried Paste.

I can't lose this.

Wait.

Miss, Master won't let you out.

Father won't let me, but I won't tell him.

I'll sneak out and sneak back in.

Are you crazy?

What? Are you going to tell on me?

Miss, can't you just stay home?

If you're bored, perhaps you can ask for more case files from Lord Kang?

No, I have an important appointment.

No.

Captain Chun, why are you standing out here?

- Lord Han. - Lord Han.

I feel better staying with her here.

Did Tumi sleep well last night?

This girl may seem fearless, and she even tried to comfort me,

joking about the killer getting into the wrong room.

But she saw blood for the first time, how can she not be afraid?

Weren't you just pretending to believe that story to put her heart at ease?

It runs in the family.

Lord Han, did Governor Luo do this?

I know my words don't matter, but Tumi is my only daughter, and I will protect her with my life.

Please show me the way.

What should I do?

Captain Chun.

You're working for the emperor.

The imperial court will take care of you.

Have you thought about moving your family to Luoyang?

Moving to Luoyang?

If you haven't, you can think about it from now on.

Tumi is someone you cannot hide, and her reputation will spread far.

She is very capable.

Do you really want to dim her light?

The more famous she is, the safer she will be.

His Majesty likes talent as well.

All right, I'll have to pick up Lord Kang from the military governor's house.

I will leave the place in your protection.

Think about it.

Yes, My Lord.

Brother Ye, you look so nice today, so graceful and elegant.

Come down here.

Sit tight.

Here.

Be careful.

This one is good.

I prefer this one.

Higher.

- Let's go. - Wait.

What are you doing?

So we won't lose each other. Let's go.

Let's go.

The contest will begin soon.

Is there anyone else who has paid the deposit?

Brother Ye, I think you need a handkerchief.

No, I don't. I don't use one.

I said you need one. Wait here.

Is there anyone else who has paid the deposit?

Here.

Here are the stakes.

All participants will bet on their handkerchiefs and thread through seven holes.

The fastest person will win the top prize, a beautiful handkerchief.

Don't worry, all the other participants will receive a small gift from us.

The contest begins.

Impressive.

I'm done.

That was so fast.

This girl has skills.

This girl has won the prize.

Good!

- Thank you all. - Thank you.

Nice.

Miss, here you go.

I won!

You were so good!

Brother Ye.

This might not be the best, but it's better than the one I made. Here.

Excuse me.

I would like to trade this handkerchief with the one from that girl.

Which girl?

That's not appropriate.

You can't.

That's not appropriate.

I think this one is better.

But this one I made...

Don't worry about it.

This is nice.

Try this one.

Where did you get this?

Miss, come look at this.

Alright.

Do you have news of A'Yili?

I saw A'Yili outside the city a few days ago.

But I lost her.

If A'Yili came out here to see our young master, it's fine.

I'm worried that she's being used by someone

and might do something bad to the Pavilion and our young master.

Don't worry, Elder. I will find her.

The sooner the better, don't make our master worry.

Yes.

Excuse me, three coins for five, right?

- Three coins for five. - Another one, please.

All right.

Look, they're selling small silk balls.

I think they did a better job than me.

That handkerchief was mediocre, but I'm glad you liked it.

- Candied Hawthorne. - Brother Ye, do you want to have one?

- Do you want one? - Do you want one?

Sure.

- How much is it? - Two wen.

Sure.

Here.

Thank you.

- Here you go. - Thank you.

- Do you want one? - No, thank you.

Are you sure?

I'll have one then.

Is it good?

- Let's go. - Yes.

The clouds are thick tonight.

We can't see the stars.

But standing here and watching the lights are fine by me.

Don't worry.

What? You can do something about the sky?

Brother Ye.

When you said you owe me three lives, what did you mean?

Including last night?

Why?

If we're counting last night, what did you mean?

I just wanted to be sure.

Why are you laughing?

I'm not.

You did! You were laughing.

It's up to you.

What is up to me?

If you say it counts, it counts.

It's up to you.

Then it's decided.

It's up to me.

You owe me three lives, and I'm your creditor.

You shall repay them as I tell you to.

Before that, you cannot get hurt, not at all.

I'll leave You State tomorrow.

I don't know when I can see you again.

You can't always come to find me.

So...

I want you to be safe.

I promise.

Brother Ye, hold this for me.

Tumi.

So pretty.

Tumi.

My name is Ye Cha.

Ye Cha.

Is it the name of the ghost in the Buddhist scriptures?

Why did they give you that name?

Perhaps my father thought I'm hated by ghosts and gods.

Or perhaps your father wanted gods and ghosts to leave you alone.

He wanted you to be safe.

Give me your hand.

From now on, I will keep you safe.

Do you still want it, Miss?

Yes.

Four wen.

Thank you, Miss.

Wait. Miss.

How much is this?

- Four wen for one. - Four wen?

Yes.

Wait.

Where did you get that wallet?

From that girl who just left.

Mister.

Don't move.

What are you doing?

What's your problem?

Dumb fool?

Who are you calling a fool?

Thank you, kind person.

Wait.

- Brother Ye, let's buy a windmill. - Thanks.

All right.

Uncle, how much is one windmill?

Two wen.

Here you go.

Here.

The windmill brings good luck.

Miss, you will be blessed.

Thank you!

Is the assassin related to Ink Dance Pavilion?

No.

How do you explain the freezing needle?

Young Master,

do you remember that bird you had when you were little?

In Ink Dance Pavilion, hobbies or preferences are not allowed.

This is what we must compromise in Ink Dance Pavilion.

Did you...

forget what His Majesty taught you

when you were growing up?

I would never forget what father told me.

But when can I see him?

If it was not for that litigator, you won't ask to see His Majesty.

You've always been obedient.

When we are back,

I will arrange a meeting for you.

But don't forget.

Find the inkstone.

Watch Han Wuwei closely.

I won't let him have the inkstone.

How's Xiao Li?

Good.

She's good.

I want to see her.

I was going to bring her, but you were hurt and missing.

I will talk to His Majesty and follow his instructions.

Before meeting with father, I will look for the inkstone.

I hope that Ink Dance Pavilion won't do anything else.

You...

Why did you steal my wallet?

Do you have any proof?

Physical evidence, the wallet is not on me.

Witness, did anyone see it?

But you...

Abducting a girl in public, you should be convicted.

That's a lot of crooked reasoning for a young girl.

That's a lot of bad intentions for an old guy.

I don't know if you'll be this defensive in the cell of the county magistrate.

What are you doing?

Using this hairpin as money?

This hairpin is of premium quality.

It's worth more than your money.

Can I leave now?

Wait.

What is this?

I don't know.

It came from you, so how can you not know?

I have a bad memory. I don't remember a lot of things.

Eat it.

I'm not sick, why would I take it?

How did you know this is medicine?

You've taken it before.

I... I don't know what you're talking about.

I've paid what I owed you. We're even.

I have the same one.

I found it from someone from Ink Dance Pavilion.

What is your relationship with them?

What is Ink Dance Pavilion? I've never heard of it.

I just found this one.

You found it?

What? Are you the only one who is allowed to find things?

Wait.

I've paid back what I owed you.

I have nothing to do with your questions.

I'm going home.

Get out of my way.

Who told you to stop me?

You have a bad memory.

You might get lost

when you leave like that.

Let go of me!

Let go of me.

When you remember who you are, I will take you back home.

Stop. Let me out.

We were about to go on the trip, there was no time to deal with family matters.

A divorce is not as simple as a piece of paper.

Madam Xu didn't commit the seven sins, but she poisoned me.

There is enough reason to get a divorce.

But I left in a hurry, so I let her stay at her mother's for a few months.

I wanted to come home after the trip

so that we two families can talk and cover up this matter.

We'll find an excuse for the divorce.

But who knew she would be pregnant?

How stupid.

Now Madam Xu is suing you for fawning at your superior for the sake of your career and abandoning your wife.

Father, you know me. I would never do that.

I know you have a conscience.

But what about others?

I will find Lord Kang and ask for a leave.

I will go visit the Xu family in Laishui and solve this matter.

Did you get anything?

She's a tough one.

But when I mentioned Ink Dance Pavilion, she had a different look.

Perhaps she's connected somehow.

She is not dressed like someone from a poor family,

but why did she steal, and specifically from you?

You're saying... she did it on purpose?

I'm not sure. But we have to keep a close eye on her.

Lord Kang. I need to see you.

Come on in.

Captain Chun, is everything okay?

I have an urgent matter at home,

so I wanted to ask for a leave.

From now on,

I will keep you safe.

Governor Luo, apologies for the inconvenience we might have caused.

I'm afraid it wasn't just Lord Luo.

We were causing inconvenience for the whole You State.

What are you talking about, Lord Han?

Having you here in You State has been quite beneficial, even for my guards.

After today, I don't know when I can see you again.

[Elegant Granary]

There are beasts and bandits in the mountains.

Please, my lords and Miss Chun, you must travel safely.

Thanks for the heads-up.

But I know good people are always blessed.

Take care, Governor Luo.

Let's go.

Young Master, they're on the move.

Keep following them.

Yes.

We are still half a day away from a guesthouse.

If you wish to starve to death, that's fine by me.

My hands are tied. What am I supposed to do?

Stop.

With you watching me, I can't go anywhere.

How pathetic.

Doesn't Ink Dance Pavilion have a proper knife?

Or... are you just a servant who was kicked out for stealing money?

This crap can't hurt anyone.

Well, be careful.

Don't get hurt by that and become a joke.

That hairpin of mine is expensive.

I am not eating or using anything for free.

Your father and I can take care of this matter with Madam Xu.

Why did you have to come?

They've always been grumpy that your father cares for you more.

If this were a private matter, I wouldn't insist on coming.

But Madam Xu is suing Father in court.

I'm afraid you might get in trouble, so I asked to come with.

Lord Kang and Lord Han agreed anyway.

Don't hesitate anymore, Grandfather.

Besides, if I'm not with you, I won't be able to eat or sleep. Do you want that?

You're good.

We are the Chun family.

We won't be bullied by anyone anywhere.

Speaking of, I kept saying you need to be careful.

During the case with Lord Luo, weren't you afraid that he might hurt you?

I was. I...

I was afraid that I might let you down.

I don't know what to do with you.

Ever since you left, I was worried that something might happen to you.

But it was your father who caused some trouble.

You're right. Divorce is a big thing.

Besides, the law is not easy to bend.

We need to sort out the property and dowry.

The man needs to find a witness, and we have to wait for someone to pick up her and her dowry.

This should have waited until after the Inspection when two families can sit down and talk about it.

But now it's a court case.

We'll find out when we arrive at Laishui.

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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 ♫