Incredible Vocal in Beijing Opera (1) (Lyrics Translation + Pinyin) 铡美案 - 包龙图打坐在开封府【中英文唱词】

京剧 《铡美案》 片段 【中英文唱词字幕】
Part from Beijing Opera “Execution of Chen Shimei” (Chinese Lyrics + English Translation + Pinyin)

In Song (宋) dynasty (960-1279), Cheng Shimei (陈世美) won the 1st seed in the entrance exam for central government officials. Appreciating his abilities, Princess married him.
The truth is Shimei already married Qin Xianglian (秦香莲) at his hometown. Years later, Xianglian and their kids came to Kaifeng (开封), the capital of Song, to find him. To hide the truth, Shimei ordered Han Qi (韩琦) to assassinate Xianglian and the kids. After knowing the truth, Han Qi let them go. Han Qi was forced to suicide for this.
After escaping the assassination, Xianglian files lawsuit against her husband.
Bao Zheng (包拯), or Bao Longtu (包龙图), is the judge of the Supreme Court of Kaifeng.

孟广禄 - Meng Guanglu as Bao Longtu

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Lyrics translation is done by myself. Hope to get your appreciation and support. Thanks!