*GHOST SCENE 1* [TouTien Cheng sits and reads records on the table] [The light flickers] TouTien Chang:

Strange! How am I supposed to look at these cases well if the light is flickering? [The light steadies] TouTien Chang: Let me look at another case or two. [Reads the record] TouTien Chang: Prisoner Tou Ngo poisoned her father-in- law? Ive already read this record and put it at the bottom of the pile! [The light dims again] TouTien Chang: [draws his sword (or whatever) and strike it on the table] There is a ghost! You ghost! Come out and Ill cut you in two! [Ghost of Tou Ngo appears and speaks] Tou Ngo: Father, its me, your daughter, Tou Ngo. TouTien Chang: It cannot be! How dare you insult my daughter! Her name is Tuan Yun and not Tou Ngo! Tou Ngo: No father. It is really me. TouTien Chang: Go away! I do not believe you! Tou Ngo: Father, allow me to explain what happened to me.

my daughter-in-laws happiness for the sake of paying my debt will never be an acceptable idea. Please understand. Donkey Chang:You bitch! Even if youre a virgin, I hardly even touched you! I swear to your face, if I dont make you my wife Im not a man.

*FLASHBACK 3* PREFECT:I am the Prefect Evilbrute [of Chu-chou]. The court is now in session. DONKEY:I am the accuser, my name is Donkey Chang. I accuse this woman, Tou Ngo, of poisoning and killing my father. I beg Your Honour to see justice done, to me and to my father. PREFECT:Who put in the poison? DONKEY: That woman! (pointing to Tou Ngo) TOU NGO:I had nothing to do with it. It was not I who put in the poison. That is the truth. PREFECT:Since you didnt do it, someone go and beat the old woman. TOU NGO[WITH FIERCE]: Stop, stop, stop! Dont beat my mother-inlaw. I am willing to confess. It was I who poisoned my father-in-law. PREFECT:Well then, take her to the death cell. Tomorrow she shall be beheaded! TOU NGO: (emote mode) I shall become a headless ghost burdened by injustice. All deeds of injustice are known to Heaven and Earth. I have fought to the end, contested to the last. Mother, if I do not die, how am I to save you? PREFECT: The court is dismissed.

*FLASHBACK 1* __ MOTHER TSAI: Please come in TouTien Chang, Ive been waiting you for a long time. TouTien Chang: Ive come here to bring my daughter to you. She has come to run chores for you. I leave my daughter here and I hope you will look after her. MOTHER TSAI: No worry, you are a member of my family now. You owe me! In addition to the agreement, I shall make you a gift of ten taels for your travelling expenses. It isnt much! TouTien Chang: Oh thank you mother Tsai! How can I pay back? Oh, Dont worry, one day I can repay this kindness many times overMay you please be kind to my little daughter if shell be a stubbornsay only a word or two, for she does not deserve a beating.. MOTHER TSAI: Oh, no need for you to say that, Ill treat her as if shes my own, no need for you to worry.. TOU NGO[teary eyes]: Youre leaving me father? MOTHER TSAI: Oh, dont cry! Come with me my daughter in law, this is your home now __ *FLASHBACK 2* The scene will start after Mother Tsai have told Tou Ngo about the Changs desire to marry them. Donkey Chang: Were to be married into the family today! Tou Ngo: You desperado! Shut your senseless mouth! I will not marry you. No one can break my vow. Donkey Chang:Look at the pair of us! We look good together. Dont miss the opportunity to be my wife. (Donkey Chang gets hold of Tou Ngo and tries to make her kneel and Tou Ngo pushes him and he falls.) Mother Tsai: Mr. Chang, you have been a hero of my life. I owe you my breath and am grateful for not asking from me my wealth. But, to sacrifice Tou Ngo: Father, I forgot to tell you, please take care of Mother Tsai in your ouse and take care of her as I did when I was still alive. You see, shes like my own mother and I wouldnt want her to grow old alone. TouTien Chang: Go in peace, my child. Dont fret, I will take care of your mother-in-law like my own skin. [Ghost of Tou Ngo exeunt] *GHOST SCENE 2* TouTien-Chang:Dont say anything! You are such a disappointment. Didnt I charge you to observe my words before I left you? You disgraced your ancestors and endangered my reputation! Tou Ngo:Restrain your anger, father. Listen to your child. I followed all the good deeds. I have not just served Mother Tsai when my husband died two years after our marriage, I have saved her too. Old Chang and Donkey Chang professed to be good spirits when they helped Mother Tsai from Dr. Lus hands. But they are conspirators! Users! J It was Donkey Chang who put poison to the soup, plotting for Mother Tsais life and also because he wants to own me! Goodness sake, mother Tsai refuse the soup and gave it to Old Chang who eventually died after drinking it. Read this record, does it not confirm what I say? I have done nothing wrong- I have not disgrace nor stained anyones name. Is this the payment I deserved for the faithful duties I served? Im grieving for injustice and my soul is not appeased. Father, the emperors powers are vested in you. Examine this record with care. The true villain must be sentenced. TouTien-Chang:Oh my child, so wrongly put to death! This will break my heart. When tomorrow comes you shall have justice. __ *GHOST SCENE 3*