Han Zaifen

The story took place in the Aba area of ​​Sichuan before liberation. Old Chieftain Maiqi, backed by the Kuomintang, is a well-known local bully. He survives by growing poppies, producing and selling opium, and owns his own arms. The surrounding chieftains dare not compete with him. He has two sons, the handsome young master is his successor, and the second young master who is naturally dull has long been excluded from his successors

"Meng Lijun" (孟丽君) is a 1995 Huangmei Opera musical television series starring Han Zaifen (韩再芬) and directed by Hu Liancui (胡连翠). It is adapted from the ballad "Rebirth"(再生缘) by Chen Duansheng (陈端生) of the Qing Dynasty. The play tells the story of Meng Lijun (孟丽君), who disguises herself as a man to become the top scholar in the imperial examination in order to avenge her family, and is eventually pardoned by the court. The play won the Best Opera Film Award at the 13th Golden Eagle Awards. After its broadcast, it promoted the popularization of Huangmei Opera, and the number of Han Zaifen's (韩再芬) fans increased dramatically across the country.