Yan Ling's Righteousness soars through the skies

This film (drama)Also known as中原镖局之燕翎义薄云天，is aTaiwan, ChinaProducerbeauty live，At1995Released in year 。The dialogue language isMandarin/Cantonese，Current Douban rating7.7(For reference only)。

The Central Plains Escort Agency's convoy, led by Zhao Yan Ling, includes her sister Zhao Meng Jiao, her brother-in-law Cai Han Ying, and the invaluable "living oracle" Jia Hu Tu, along with four disciples. They pledge their lives to the mission, undaunted by hardships, racing towards the capital to deliver the blood letter documenting the various crimes of Yan Song and his son into the hands of the iron-faced official, Zou Ying Long. Zou, known for his integrity and hatred of evil, would present the blood letter to the Emperor, ensuring that the treacherous would be completely eradicated, thus saving the common people from disaster. Yan Song has secretly formed an armed force—the Iron Clad Guards—deploying many skilled fighters to obstruct the convoy’s mission. The head of the fifth division, Duan Chang Hong, has been rendered unable to wield his sword by Zhao Yan Ling, yet he secretly harbors a deadly "left-hand secret sword" technique, setting traps along the way to seize the blood letter. Moreover, the head of the fourth division, Yin Shao Qing, has been ordered to leave his jurisdiction to assist Duan, and both are cunning, malicious masters of strategy, creating numerous obstacles which make the convoy's journey fraught with difficulties and dangers. In pursuit of revenge for the murder of his father and uncle by Duan Chang Hong, Ye Zhen Yu diligently practices the Eight Trigrams knife technique to counter Duan's secret sword technique, begging Zhao Yan Ling to allow him to join the convoy, aiming to kill Duan and fulfill his vengeance. Young swordsmen Si Ma Wu Qing and Ouyang Wu Di, known for their lethal skills "Heartless Triple Slash" and "Invincible Reverse Sword," secretly nurture admiration for Zhao Yan Ling, using it as motivation to follow the convoy and confront the forces of evil without backing down, repeatedly thwarting the schemes of the Iron Clad Guards, much to the dismay of Duan Chang Hong and Yin Shao Qing. Also, the retired escort master Jiang Xiong, who once received a favor from Zhao Tian Hao, is inspired by Yan Ling's righteous deeds and determined to take up the Wave Breaking Blade as the vanguard of the convoy. Zhao Yan Ling, thoughtful and composed, along with the united heroes, continuously breaks through the Iron Clad Guards' ambushes as they make their way to the capital. The Cloud-piercing Swordsman Tie Han Shan is not intimidated by the threats of the Iron Clad Guards. Duan Chang Hong and Yin Shao Qing plot to kill Tie Han Shan's son, Tie Jun Jie, using him as a pawn to frame Cai Han Ying, intending to incite a massacre between the convoy and Tie Han Shan's forces, then seize the blood letter. Jia Hu Tu pretends to understand soul-calling techniques, employing psychological tactics to expose the Iron Clad Guards' plot. Tie Han Shan, enraged, unleashes the rarely seen Cloud-piercing Swordsmanship's eight moves, seeking vengeance for his son on Duan and Yin, but unexpectedly falls victim to Yin Shao Qing's unique hidden weapon, Seven Yin Bewildering Poison, which poisons his vital organs and incapacitates him. Before retreating, he bequeaths the essence of his Cloud-piercing Swordsmanship to Zhao Yan Ling. After days of intense practice, Zhao Yan Ling's skills reach new heights, and she vows to annihilate the Iron Clad Guards in revenge for Tie Han Shan. In the midst of the Central Plains Escort Agency, the Iron Clad Guards' third division head, Yun San Niang, sets a trap amidst the Seven Star Society, which the convoy unwittingly enters, letting down their guard. However, Zhao Yan Ling notices a strange ease along their journey and suspects something amiss. Indeed, the Seven Star Society's leader, Ling Qian Li, suddenly falls gravely ill, and after taking a medicinal remedy from the convoy, his condition worsens, causing confusion among the Seven Star Society members. Fortunately, Zhao Yan Ling, guided by Jia Hu Tu’s subtle hints, carefully uncovers numerous pieces of evidence implicating the Iron Clad Guards' behind-the-scenes manipulation. After brainstorming, Zhao Yan Ling decides to turn the situation to her advantage, aiming to expose the mastermind Yun San Niang while waiting for the right moment to strike. However, facing the infamous "Water Untraceable" Yun San Niang, Zhao Yan Ling cannot help but feel unsettled. Jia Hu Tu encourages her to remain calm and adaptable, warning that rigidity limits potential and prevents seizing the initiative against the enemy. Reinvigorated, Zhao Yan Ling outmaneuvers Yun San Niang, only to discover that Yun San Niang is an imposter, and the timely intervention of the third-generation disciple of the Qian Kun San Qi, Jin Bu Fan, sends the Iron Clad forces into disarray and retreat. The wandering gentleman Jin Bu Fan falls head over heels for Zhao Yan Ling, giving the convoy much care along the way, his admiration apparent, yet Zhao Meng Jiao expresses her discontent with Jin Bu Fan's overly sentimental behaviors. Meanwhile, Jin Bu Fan's cousin, Han Ming Zhu, influenced by Yun San Niang's instigation, accuses Zhao Yan Ling of stealing away Jin Bu Fan's affections, creating an awkward situation for Jin Bu Fan. Yun San Niang is stunningly beautiful, possesses extraordinary lightness of foot, yet harbors deep cunning, employing ruthless methods and invisible poisons. Knowing Jiang Xiong is vanguard for the convoy, she wounds him, then feigns to let him return to camp, luring him into a warning to Zhao Yan Ling to avoid unnecessary casualties, thereby arranging an ambush to corner them. In a tense standoff, Zhao Meng Jiao and Ye Zhen Yu team up but are unable to match Duan Chang Hong's secret sword technique. Zhao Yan Ling calmly directs the two to unleash their skills, and Ye Zhen Yu finally avenges his father's death by delivering a fatal blow to his nemesis. Yun San Niang observes coldly, doing nothing to intervene, igniting Yin Shao Qing's fury and leading to the tragic deaths of Jiang Xiong and Cai Han Ying at the hands of Zhao Meng Jiao and Ye Zhen Yu. The cold ruthlessness of Yun San Niang, as she removes threats for power, becomes starkly apparent. Si Ma Wu Qing and Ouyang Wu Di inadvertently fall into Yun San Niang's trap, losing all their internal energy to a testing stone and becoming severely injured under a surrounding ambush. Si Ma Wu Qing sacrifices himself, expending his last strength to throw Ouyang Wu Di out of harm's way, but he, too, is subdued by Yun San Niang's drugs and intoxicants, turning him from the admirable "Heartless Sword" into the Iron Clad Guards' top assassin. The convoy's heroes engage the Iron Clad Guards again, with Si Ma Wu Qing attacking without mercy. Ouyang Wu Di stands as a barrier for the others; however, his hesitation prevents him from unleashing the Reverse Sword's ultimate move, and after a series of clashes, he begins to falter. After observing for a long time, Jia Hu Tu unexpectedly splashes cold water on Si Ma Wu Qing, breaking the spell of intoxicants controlling him. With Jia Hu Tu's plot exposed, Yun San Niang, enraged, launches a frenzied attack on Zhao Yan Ling. However, Zhao Yan Ling, prepared to counter, boldly meets the assault, using her intelligence and skills to deliver a fatal strike, ultimately putting an end to the treacherous Iron Clad Guards' third division head. After numerous trials, the convoy finally enters Hebei territory, encountering a young knight "Green Robe Gent Li Wen Yang," who possesses an elegant demeanor and a righteous heart, wielding a long sword and a refreshing yet straightforward swordplay, standing up for the weak in the martial world, leaving Zhao Yan Ling deeply impressed by his gallant actions. However, Li Wen Yang's arrival puts pressure on Jin Bu Fan, who desperately seeks to show his worth to win Zhao Yan Ling's favor. At this moment, the seemingly dead Yun San Niang miraculously returns; she has mastered a sinister art that allows her to rebound when on the brink of death, enhancing her power further. The two sides again clash, resulting in horrific casualties, with Zhao Yan Ling sustaining an injury from Yun San Niang’s Branch-Severing Palm. Yun San Niang forces the convoy to surrender the blood letter, threatening Zhao Yan Ling's life. Fortunately, Zhao Yan Ling unexpectedly learns a method to heal herself from the cold-faced Yama's internal energy alteration, reversing her internal injuries and forcing Yun San Niang to self-destruct. As the convoy nears the capital, they receive news that the great officer Zou has left the capital, preparing to gather evidence of Yan Song's crimes to present to the Emperor for impeachment. Zhao Yan Ling decides to directly present the blood letter to the iron-faced official herself. The Iron Clad Guards mobilize entirely under the command of their supreme leader, Wan Qian Kun, laying traps and creating obstacles to thwart the convoy's progress. From Jia Hu Tu, Zhao Yan Ling learns that Wan Qian Kun is actually the brother of the cold-faced Yama, Wan Jian Qiu, yet possesses dark intentions, having mastered various sinister arts. Once denounced as a suspected suicide, he however retreated into the palace, founding the Iron Clad Guards to fulfill his ambitions. Upholding the Central Plains Escort Agency's spirit of chivalry, Zhao Yan Ling, undaunted by dangers, leads a collective of like-minded heroes into a life-and-death struggle against Wan Qian Kun. United in will and courage, they eventually disband the Iron Clad Guards. Zhao Yan Ling personally presents the blood letter to the iron-faced official, executing justice and cleansing her father Zhao Tian Hao's unjust accusations. Evil ultimately cannot triumph over the brilliance of justice; treachery will surely be revealed under the righteous spirit. Zhao Yan Ling's unwavering integrity and righteousness not only comfort her father Zhao Tian Hao but also earn her admiration for her indefatigable spirit and true growth into a genuine heroine.