Song

Do not prolong dispute.

Not prolonging the dispute, though there is some gossip, ultimately good fortune.

Cannot win - return and flee.

Losing the lawsuit, returning and fleeing, the fief of three hundred households is without blame.

Live on old virtue - danger.

Enjoying the old salary, abiding in correctness to prevent danger, ultimately good fortune. Or assisting the ruler, but achieving nothing.

Cannot win - return to fate.

Losing the lawsuit, returning to one's place, changing attitude and abiding in correctness, good fortune.

Litigation - great fortune.

Deciding the lawsuit, great good fortune—distinguishing right from wrong, fair judgment.

Awarded belt - stripped three times.

Perhaps receiving a robe due to the lawsuit, but being stripped of it three times in a day—honor gained through litigation is hard to keep.