Xia Yulai

The film centers on Xia Yulai, a lawyer renowned for his perfect record in court. His unconventional methods come into question when his daughter, Xia Laibi, aspires to become the Great Qing's first female lawyer. Their relationship is tested as they confront the challenges of a changing society and foreign encroachment on their local market.

As the plot unfolds, the father and daughter duo delve into a conspiracy that complicates seemingly minor civil disputes. When Xia Laibi is wrongfully accused of murder and arson, Xia Yulai takes on the formidable task of defending her against corrupt officials and unscrupulous merchants. In a climactic showdown, they rally their community to stand against external threats, blending personal stakes with broader social issues.