A Maid from Heaven (七仙女)

Over here in heaven life feels so very dull!

Got nothing better to do but count the floating clouds

Elder sister often sings praises of the mortal world

Where the men farm, the women weave

I'd sure like to take a peek

But it's father's wrath that I fear so

Let me go and look for my eldest sister

Perhaps she'd offer some advice

She would have some ideas

Eldest sister...

Eldest sister...

Eldest sister, I want to...

I know what it s that you want. But...

it's against heavenly rules to take a peek at earth

If our father finds out...

We'll get into trouble

Let's make sure he doesn't come to know

It's not a big deal to take a peek at earth

Yes, let's take a peek

Come with me then

Seventh sister's idea is great indeed

The mortal world is much more interesting

Hey, stop talking

Our father will kill us if he finds out

Look, eldest sister... who are those people?

Those are fishermen

Fishermen?

Let me sing something in their praise

Fishermen fishing in the middle of the sea

Middle of the sea

Sailing on lakes and seas

Selling half of the catch for wine

... and the other half for rice

For rice

Look

A woodcutter

I'll sing in his praise too

The woodcutter sings and cuts the wood

Walking down the hill after a day's work

Selling the firewood on the main street

On the main street

To buy food and be content

Listen to this

The farmers work hard in the fields

Work hard in the fields

Sowed seeds of grains, rice and wheat

Hoping & praying for a good harvest

A good harvest and happiness

Happiness

Listen to me

The scholar studies by the window

Reciting the literature

He must learn the Four Books and Five Classics

A man should be ambitious

Ambitious

It's such a different world

Happy couples tying the knot

Tying the knot

The bridal sedan picks up the bride

It will take her to the bridal chamber

Hey, look

Sister, why is that young man in such a hurry?

Do you know why?

His name is Tong Yong

His father passed away;, having no money for...

the funeral, he sold himself to work as a slave

He's heading to work now

He is a filial son

But he's all alone

Poor chap!

Let's go back to the palace

The bells are urging my sisters to rush back home

Let me take a second look at Tong Yong

Working as a slave to raise money for burial

Wondering if & ever he could get back home

He seems like an honest man

I sympathize for him

He's worried on earth

I'm unhappy

He's crying

I'm grieved

I desire to go to the mortal world

But I'm afraid of my strict father

If I don't go

Then I'll be alone forever

Um... Eldest sister

Seventh sister, I know what you're thinking about

I've gone through the same experience

But if our father finds out...

You must help me, sister

The rules are stern

I've made up my mind

I'll break the rules if I must

You're too young; I'm so worried

Eldest sister

C'mon, get up

I won't if you don't promise me

Fine

Really?

Yes, get up

But...

How about this?

Here's an incense stick

If you're in trouble, burn this

The six of us will come to your help

Thanking my sister for her goodwill

She helped and gave me the incense stick

I bid her farewell

I hope their love will last forever

Rays of sunlight pierce through the clouds

I'm on my way to the mortal world

I don't like the life in heaven

I'd rather be an ordinary girl in love

Where's the local earth-god?

Respected fairy

Oh, please arise

What can I do for you, fairy?

Oh, this I can't... no can do

If the Jade Emperor were to find out...

I will be in serious trouble

Don't worry, earth god

If my father blames anyone

I'll take all responsibility

Yes, fairy

Watch your steps

Your dress could be a problem though

Change into something the human beings wear

Moving forward in sorrow

I see a village girl on the path

What is she doing?

She's looking at me

But I'm in no mood for gestures

My late father used to tell me

Speaking to strange women would spell trouble

I'll take the trail then

There she is again!

Let me go back to the main path

Why are you doing this?

Lady, I don't understand

You've blocked my way twice

What did you do that for?

There's a saying :

One can choose his own path

If you can walk around

Can't I just stand around?

Excuse me, lady

All right, please

Please

Lady, you ran into me

You have a sack and an umbrella

You were preoccupied and ran into me

Are you blaming me now?

Did I bump into her?

Fine, please

Please

Lady, are you doing this on purpose?

Let me ask you

Do you want to walk past?

I... Of course

Tell me then

Where do you live? What's your name?

Where are you heading to?

If you tell me clearly, I'll let you pass

Lady

My name is Tong Yong; living in Danyang

My parents are deceased, I have no family

I couldn't afford a proper burial for my father

Hence I've sold myself to work as a slave

Full of sorrow

I'll work for three years as a slave

Please excuse me

See, the sun is about to set soon

Please don't cry, mister

Let me give you a word of encouragement

You're like a willow in frost

You'll bloom again in Spring

Thank you for your kind words

I've a sad story too

We're both unfortunate

Where do you live, lady?

Where are you heading to?

I was living in Penglai Village

I traveled a long way to board with my relatives

But I can't find them anywhere

That's why I'm here all alone

Then we are both unfortunate

If you wouldn't mind

I'm willing to...

To do what?

Marry you

You should have thought this over

We hardly know each other

And I've to work as a slave at the Fu Household

I can't let you suffer with me

Please take me along; then I won't wander around

Lady, I can hardly support myself

I don't want you to suffer too

So you're refusing to help?

There's nothing I can do

Goodbye