Episode Guide
Episode 1: Luo Yuan and Geng Nian were seconded to the Intermediate Court to assist in the investigation of the Jiang Petrochemical Factory.
On a rainy night in 2011, the villagers nearby collectively stormed into Yang Yunsheng's factory, and a fierce fight broke out between the two sides. The reason was that Yang Yunsheng took advantage of the heavy rain to discharge toxic wastewater into the fishpond, killing their fish. Yang Yimu became furious and was knocked down by the other side with a stick while his wife was still waiting for him to come back. >>read more
Episode 2: An explosion occurred at the Jiang Petrochemical Plant.
Xia Modong criticized Rao Bin for making such a confused decision. Rao Bin deeply regretted it and admitted his mistake to Xia Modong. Xia Modong said he was sorry to himself. Xia Modong quickly called everyone to run outside, but it was too late. The nitration waste exploded upon exposure to light, and the inspection team didn't have time to run far. The deafening explosion stunned everyone. Xia Modong, trying to come back to find Rao Bin, was knocked down by the shockwave. Luo Yuan woke up and saw that Xia Modong was unconscious. He anxiously performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation on her. Seeing that Xia Modong was in critical condition, Luo Yuan disregarded everything and performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on her. After some effort, Xia Modong finally responded. >>read more
Episode 3: Luo Yuan conducted an in-depth investigation in Xia Mo Dong Village and collected samples from the Qixingyun Sheng Factory.
During the investigation, Xia Mo Dong met with Xin Yang, the CEO of Da Jiang Testing Company, who is currently released on bail pending trial. When discussing the deceased Rao Bin, Xin Yang not only appeared innocent but also complained that he had provided false reports for the Jiang Petrochemical Plant for trivial gains. Xia Mo Dong found it hard to believe that as the boss, Xin Yang would delegate the environmental assessment report to a probationary engineer. Didn't CEO Xin have to sign off on the final report? Xin Yang became unhappy after hearing this and felt that Xia Mo Dong had come to confront him. >>read more
Episode 4: Judicial reforms are underway in Lingjiang Province. Su Zhuo, representing the Environmental Protection Federation, has filed a lawsuit for compensation.
Judicial reforms are underway in Lingjiang Province. Su Zhuo, representing the Environmental Protection Federation, has filed a lawsuit for compensation.The High Court of Lingjiang Province is preparing to establish an Environmental Protection Trial Chamber. Director Jiang is strongly advocating for Luo Yuan and Geng Nian to be responsible for this area. >>read more
Episode 5: Luo Yuan assisted in handling the case of Yuan Xiaoxiao, and Phoenix Xiangfa was taken to court as the defendant.
Luo Yuan expressed willingness to assist Judge Lin in the trial of the sentencing case of Yuan Xiaoxiao. Director Tian allowed Luo Yuan, Lin Hailan, and Geng Nian to form a panel to jointly handle the case. Xia Modong asked Su Zhuo if they could win the lawsuit this time. Su Zhuo said that public interest litigation is aimed at protecting the plaintiff, but environmental restoration after winning the lawsuit is a big issue. >>read more
Episode 6: The Yuan Xiaoxiao case upholds the original verdict, and a new Environmental Protection Trial Chamber is established in Qixing County.
Luo Yuan visited the detention center to see Yuan Xiaoxiao and told her that he had been to her home and had seen the small animals she was taking care of. He could tell that Yuan Xiaoxiao genuinely loved animals. Luo Yuan asked her why she was so fond of animals, and Yuan Xiaoxiao said she had loved them since she was a child. She explained that she had adopted a golden eagle this time because she felt sorry for it. Someone had bought it but then didn't want it anymore, and after spending time with it and training it, she had become good friends with the golden eagle. >>read more
Episode 7: Yang Yunsheng came to Chen Zhiqiang to ask for money, and Luo Yuan brought everyone to the scene.
Luo Yuan and Geng Nian went to Guo Shuiqing's house and shouted loudly for him to open the door, but Guo Shuiqing refused to respond from inside the room. Later, he even threw a lot of garbage trying to stop them. Luo Yuan, who had a cleanliness obsession, was hit by a pile of garbage coming towards him and almost passed out. But when he saw the door open, Luo Yuan rushed in directly. He inspected the surroundings, and then the police helped clean up the garbage outside. >>read more
Xia Momo, the mother of the protagonist Xia Weidong, tries to keep Luo Yuan, the young prosecutor, away from her daughter Xia Moxun Meanwhile, the water treatment company responsible for the factory's wastewater struggles to handle the increasing waste volume, leading to a tense confrontation with the factory owner >>read more
Episode 9: Above the Rivers
The episode opens with a courtroom showdown, as the prosecution presents evidence of Hu Yong's previous unlawful timber harvesting. Though he was acquitted the first time due to lack of evidence, he now faces fresh charges. Hu Yong's lawyer, Su Zhuo, mounts a robust defense, arguing that his client was previously found not guilty and therefore bears no culpability. Hu Yong himself claims he was simply helping a friend transport wood, and was misled by the villainous Liao Qiangwu. >>read more
She explains that the surrounding land will inevitably be polluted, and the high-cost methods of dealing with the aluminum slag reveal limited progress in reducing environmental cleanup expenses, potentially constraining environmental protection efforts due to economic factors >>read more
Episode 11: Judge Luo Yuan Holds Traveling Court Hearings
In this episode, we see that Judge Luo Yuan is a different kind of judge than the traditional, stern image. He understands that being a judge is not just about sitting in the courtroom and ruling based on evidence and the law. It's also about finding the right balance between the law and human compassion. >>read more
Episode 12: Above the Rivers
At the county courthouse, Xia Wei Dong briefed Luo Yuan and the team on the details of the case She explained how the ammonia in the aluminum waste was causing significant environmental damage, and that the surrounding land was inevitably being polluted Xia Wei Dong acknowledged that the current methods of handling the waste were costly, suggesting that environmental protection efforts may be constrained by economic factors until technological advancements can reduce processing expenses >>read more
Episode 13: Lin Hai Lan Wants to Transfer Back to the City for Her Family
In the aftermath of the ecological assessment, the forestry department was still reluctant to refill the artificial lake. Nie Wen reminded Luo Yuan that they needed to determine exactly which areas of the ecological forest were damaged and then work on restoring them. Xia Wei Dong also expressed concern that the artificial lake had become a liability and could potentially turn into a major source of pollution. >>read more
Episode 14: Luo Yuan Appointed as the Chief Judge of the Environmental Resources Tribunal
In the evening, Xia Wei Dong's mother, Xia Mu, was driving by when she happened to witness a serious traffic accident, which left her shaken. Remembering the previous chemical plant explosion, she felt even more afraid. Angrily, she pulled Xia Wei Dong into the car and questioned her about the dangerous environmental work she was doing at the tribunal. Xia Wei Dong tried to explain that she was only serving as an expert advisor, but her mother was not satisfied with the explanation and asked her, heartbroken, why she had to take such risks. >>read more
Episode 15: Corporate Environment Causes Employees to Get Cancer
In this episode, Wen Shanshan's company underwent renovations, which led to air pollution and caused several employees, including salesman Hu Mingchuan, to develop cancer. Hu Mingchuan knew his time was running out and wanted the company to compensate him, but Wen Shanshan refused. To Wen Shanshan's misfortune, she herself was then diagnosed with breast cancer. >>read more
Episode 16: Wen Shanshan's Tragic Passing Before the Verdict
In this episode, Guan Yi and Lin Hailan have been working tirelessly overnight on the Su Zhuo case, exhausted from the effort. After careful examination, Lin Hailan believes Su Zhuo's case should be considered an environmental tort. Geng Nian acknowledges that he was wrong to previously question Lin Hailan's judgement, apologizes to her, and expresses his faith in her ability to preside over the case fairly. >>read more
Episode 17: Water Crisis Hits the City
In this episode, we see the consequences of illegal wastewater dumping in the city. Hu Zhao Yu is introduced to Luo Yuan and Xia Wei Dong by the Deputy Mayor. Hu tries to get close to Xia Wei Dong, but Luo Yuan skillfully steers the conversation towards the wastewater treatment plant. Later, Xia Wei Dong thanks Luo Yuan for defending her from Hu's advances. Luo Yuan reminds her that as a judge, she needs to maintain distance in social situations. They decide to cook dinner together, but the mood becomes a bit awkward. >>read more
Episode 18: Dunmu Hong and Zheng Wei Arrested
In this episode, Judge Lin Hai Lan works late into the night with Guan Yi, determined to classify the case as an environmental tort case. Geng Nian comes to apologize to Lin, hoping Lin can make a fair judgment as the presiding judge.During a visit to the temp agency at the center of the case, Lin and the lawyers discover the office has been dramatically changed - furniture gone, windows open, and large industrial fans blowing. Su Zhuo and Wen Shanshan accuse Jia Keming of tampering with evidence, but he claims it's due to company restructuring. >>read more
Episode 19: Jiang Dan Secretly Helps Jinmeng Water Utility Avoid Charges
The employees of Jinmeng Water Utility staunchly denied the allegations of illegal sewage dumping during police interrogation, leading the investigation to a standstill. Despite multiple rounds of questioning, where the suspects gradually confessed to the crimes, the person in charge, Zheng Wei, refused to admit guilt. It wasn't until the police presented a video of Zheng Wei's wife that his psychological defenses finally crumbled, and he chose to come clean. >>read more
Episode 20: Zheng Wei Becomes the Scapegoat in a Pollution Case
In this episode, Xu Fei is feeling down after doing poorly on an exam. Her husband Geng Nian comforts her and suggests she first focus on treating her kidney stones before thinking about having a baby. Xu Fei wasn't in a rush to have a child, but Geng Nian's concern makes her start to reflect on her own life. >>read more
Episode 21: The Conspiracy Backfires, Sending the Case Back to Square One
In this episode, Xu Fei excitedly makes dinner reservations, hoping to have a romantic birthday celebration with her husband Geng Nian. However, Geng Nian, preoccupied with work, forgets the special occasion, leaving Xu Fei feeling dejected. Elsewhere, Zheng Wei's wife falls ill and is hospitalized. Xia Wei Dong, out of kindness, takes in Zheng Wei's older son, telling Luo Yuan that the child is just a coworker's child. >>read more
Episode 22: Luo Yuan Confesses, Xia Wei Dong Solidifies the Relationship
In this episode, despite Luo Yuan being unable to further participate in the ongoing case due to certain circumstances, he remains steadfast in his belief that his previous efforts will not be in vain, as the evidence is conclusive and justice will ultimately prevail. Qu He Ping, understanding Luo Yuan's disappointment, personally speaks with him to encourage him to maintain his resolve and composure as a judge. >>read more
Episode 23: The Suspect Reminds Luo Yuan of Yuan Xiaoxiao
In the Environmental Protection Tribunal of River Bay County, Judge Mo Li is dealing with a tricky case involving a young man named Gu Yu. Gu Yu had dropped out of school due to campus bullying in the past and now lives with his mother, spending his days at home caring for various reptiles. Mo Li is concerned that Gu Yu's physical condition may not be suitable for imprisonment, but the case is complex, and she is unsure how to proceed. >>read more
Episode 24: The Twist of Fate in the Python Case
Despite being unable to continue his direct involvement in the current case, Luo Yuan remains steadfast in his belief that his previous efforts will not be in vain, and that justice will ultimately prevail. Recognizing Luo Yuan's determination, Qu He Ping decides to personally take over the case and serve as the presiding judge, ensuring a fair trial. >>read more
In the opening, Luo Yuan and Xia Wei Dong are busy at work when Gu Yu comes out of the courtyard with a smile that reminds Luo Yuan of his former love, Yuan Xiao Xiao. Xia Wei Dong comforts Luo Yuan, telling him that Gu Yu has regained hope thanks to Luo Yuan's help and that he is a great judge >>read more
Episode 26: Luo Yuan and Geng Nian Narrowly Escape Death in the Mine
After a thorough investigation, the Lingjiang Maritime Court officially confirmed the facts of the foreign cargo ship's pollution and quickly issued a civil ruling and a ship seizure order. Vice Mayor Xu quickly contacted the ship's deputy and formally notified them that law enforcement officers would board the ship for an inspection, emphasizing that they would resolve the issue within the legal framework. >>read more
Episode 27: Title: Xu Fei Initiates Divorce from Geng Nian
In this episode, Dai Chong Guang continues his investigation into the Lei family's situation. He consults with Officer Cui, who reveals that Lei Xiang's mother's surname is Li and she seems to have some connection to the village chief. Cui also notes the complex web of relationships in Rongshui Village, with many villagers being related to each other. >>read more
Episode 28: Yang Yunsheng Desperately Pleads with Dai Chongguang to Save His Son
In a desperate act, Cao Biao barricaded the mine entrance with a pile of grass and set it on fire, trying to smoke out the trapped workers deep inside. His expression was frantic, as if he had completely lost his mind. Meanwhile, Lin Hailan was unable to reach Luo Yuan and Geng Nian, and fearing the worst due to Cao Biao's mental instability, she immediately notified Xia Weidong to rush to the mine. Fortunately, they arrived in time and were able to rescue the trapped workers. >>read more
