Yin-ming, I lament your premature death
If Heaven must take away one of my sons
I wish it were Yin-tak and not you!
Your Highness...
Yuen-yee and Yin-tak will come back soon. It's time to tidy up
Shau and Kam... Yes...
Tidy up. Don't leave a trace
Yes, Madam...
Thank you, Master...
His Highness must be very sad. That's why he'd made such an indiscreet remark
It should be nothing personal
His words did come from the bottom of his heart. I'm really no match for my bro
You and your bro are both very good sons
Don't belittle yourself. Pull yourself together so you can help His Highness
You think I can really do it?
Even I'm a female, I go back and forth between halls and palaces
You're a man. Why not?
Ching-luen, why don't you say a word? You don't want to accompany me to the temple?
No, but work in the courthouse is busy so I'm afraid dad can't handle it alone
Don't worry. He's very efficient. Apart from you, he has Kiu Tai and Ma Wing
Grandma, you also have the company of Kam-fa, Siu-yue and mom
It's just a visit to a temple You don't really need my company
Ching-luen, don't be rude
I just stated the fact. I know why you asked me to come with you
It must be a blind date arrangement?
It's good you've known it already In that case, you should behave yourself
Don't mess things up, OK?
Your grandma is keen on helping you to find a good husband
Relax! Your dad and I are sensible people
We won't force you to marry someone you don't like
Mom, so I can't say no to this?
Smart!
Madam Tik, Great Madam...
How do you do, Master?
Great Madam, you may take some rest in the inner hall
Sure... I'd like to go to the garden
Don't sneak away. If you do it you know the consequences are serious
You know what your grandma is like when she flies into a rage?
OK
Great Madam, please Sure
Sis, sis
How's it? Have you found out anything?
Yes
Mr. Pang is 24. He has no bad habits He's just fond of wearing green clothes
He'll come to the blind date with his mom
He's like a woman! A man won't be too fussy about his dress
Wearing green will make him look like a toad. It seems he can't be good
Sis, you haven't met him yet. Is your judgment a bit too premature?
He's in his twenties but he still needs his mother's company
How can he become a great man in future? I know who he is before I meet him
It'II be the temple fair a few days later
When we're in the temple, get a floral board for me so I can use it in the rite
Mom, I wonder why you always think that big is good
'He's just fond of wearing green clothes'
You're that toad?
Who're you talking about? My son looks noble and dignified. You said he's a toad?
No one forces him to agree with me
Son, how come you have such a friend? She's very impolite
No, he isn't my friend. We have no ties of kinship either
Grandma is ridiculous She's really a lousy matchmaker
Both mother and son are birds of a feather
Hey... You...
Mom, step back. Let me handle it
Even you have a grudge against me you mustn't say anything to insult my mom
It's not my fault. She pops up and let me get a chance to scold her
Stand there! I haven't finished yet
You were able to run away last time but I wonder if you can do it this time
Give it back to me
Hey!
It's robbery if you don't return it to me
I'II arrest you and bring you back to the courthouse to see my father
Who's your father?
He's the governor of Luo County
I'm used to all sorts of threats since I was a kid
Get it yourself if you're capable
Son, stop playing. It's late
My mom said we got to leave I haven't time to play with you
Mom, let's leave
Stupid!
Your jade medallion is here
Ching-luen, come and greet Madam Pang
Ching-luen, what happened?
Well... Well...
I remember I still have many things I forgot to do
I won't eat the vegetarian meal with you
Great Madam, goodbye
Madam Pang, let me explain it
Madam Pang...
You've scared away the last eligible man
There won't be any blind date in future
Grandma is very cross with you
It's not my fault. That wicked guy has taken away my jade medallion
That's why I had a fight with him
What? You've lost my jade medallion?
Mom, don't be too angry
The river shrimps today are fresh They're still bouncing up and down
It appears something has gone very wrong?
Old Master
I'm sure my sweetie has messed things up again. No wonder grandma is so cross
She's lost the jade medallion! I'd given it to her as a present
Unforgivable!
A rascal has taken it away I must go and arrest him now
No! No!
You haven't had enough trouble?
In future, you're not allowed to go anywhere
without first getting my consent
But I'II be acting as Mother Buddha in the temple fair 2 days later
You're like a clay Buddhist idol fording a river now, hardly able to save yourself
You hardly able to save yourself now
You've to take all the blame
You let her practice martial arts and help you investigate cases
Now she's audacious in the extreme and she gives full rein to her passion
Mom, I just teach her according to what she's good for
I let her take advantage of her own strengths only
You spoil your daughter so she does what she's not supposed to do
You're the culprit
I've to inflict a punishment on you
You've to be on your knees
You must reflect on what you've done
My legs are numb
Dad, sorry
It's quite poetic to watch a round, snow-white moon in a chilly autumn night
But it's really a bit too chilly...
Old Master, you're good at seeking pleasure under adverse circumstances
Be careful not to catch a cold
Dad, I've brought you a woolen sweater
Grandma won't like it if she finds it out
You can wear it inside
Use this for your knees. Then cover it with the border of your clothes
Grandma won't find it out
Old Master, have your dinner first
No, my legs are numb. I'll eat later
OK, you must eat something later
I've asked Kwong-yuen to stay with mom
You're very thoughtful
Dad, I've decided to commit in grandma's eyes a monstrous crime of insubordination
Grandma, the moon isn't round. It's not worth wasting time in watching it
What if we play a game of chess in your room?
Even a crescent moon has its unique beauty
It's chilly outside. Don't catch a cold
What if I recite the Book of Filial Piety in your room?
You needn't help your dad He'll spend the night outside tonight
Dad has rheumatic pains. Grandma you know it well. Now he's on his knees
He's heavy so it'II be too much for him
Save your breath
Grandma... Grandma...
I'II let your dad go back to his room. Give him a hand
Really? Really?
Tell him not to wear the wrong shoes next time
so he can avoid exposing himself to ridicule
She's found it out already
I know grandma's bark is worse than her bite
Master, please interpret this divination bamboo slip for me
Madam, what'd you like to know?
I'm running a business I'd like to know its prospect
May I know your business?
I run a casino and courtesan house
It's not a very respectable business
So what? Go and interpret the divination slip for me, please
Sure
It's Slip No. 66. The title is 'The Forefather being trapped by an Overlord'
The message of the slip is
'The road is treacherous, the horses are thin and weak and the people are in a rush'
'The troops are scattered and trapped'
'The waves are breaking on the rugged shore and the boat is broken'
'Dusk is looming, flowers are withering and frost is falling'
It's the most unfavorable slip
Your business will be impeded by severe weather
It means you've offended a petty person. It's perilous!
How come I have offended a petty person?
No wonder the business in the casino has been stagnant recently
No one visits the courtesan house either
Why? Whom have I offended?
Oh, I know. I must be the new governor Tik Yan-kit
He's that petty person He's a wicked god of plague
Master, what can I do?
Run a decent business and you can turn calamities into blessings
Don't be silly! Why should I run another business because of him?
He's the god of plague
But I'm not. I'm not scared of him
Master, what if you help me curse this petty guy?
Curse him until he lowers his head in despair and tears well up in his eyes
He'll be in agony for the rest of his life
Madam, madam, cursing others is really very wicked behavior. Don't do it
Besides, it may backfire sometimes
Backfire? Backfire on you!
If you don't help me curse him I'II go home and do it by myself
It's trifling profit! It's really sweated labor
Lady, what'd you like to know?
An immortal incarnate has come to the Pure Land Temple
He gives response to every prayer and delivers all sentient beings from torment
You kindness really has no bounds. Amitabha
Fine! Fine!
Though immoral incarnate has been banished to the mortal world
Buddha will appreciate your work of delivering all sentient beings from torment
so Buddha will let you return to the celestial court sooner or later
I hope you're right
Yuen-yee, the parade has started
Goodbye, immortal incarnate
Take care
Sit tight, please
Mother Buddha must look sedate and sober
Villain!
Fine! Fine!
Young Master, the parade is finished?
I love the hustle and bustle of the East Capital
But you're wearing a sinister smile on your face
You've made fun of someone? I'm curious to find out who's so lucky today
No wonder you didn't go into the temple with me
I couldn't meet someone I'd like to meet but I ran into someone I don't want to see
She's out of luck today
Hey! Don't mess around
No wonder you asked me to wait for you here
This table is a good vantage point for watching the girls go by
It's true that Heaven will help those who help themselves
Watch out!
Lady, be careful
Be careful...
Villain! You can't run away this time
Hands off!
Let's leave
Lady! Lady!
You're not only avaricious but also despicably lecherous
Oh, hands off, please!
Give the jade medallion back to me
Get it yourself if you're capable
OK
It's not my fault. You broke it No one asked you to hit me so hard
Villain!
Ching-luen...
Grandma, dad, mom
Oh, that guy is the governor of Luo County?
Oh, that fortuneteller is actually Tik Yan-kit
Oh dear! I just said I'd curse him until he lowers his head in perpetual despair
Son, let's leave
You had a fight with someone again?
Grandma, I was forced to... Shut up!
Look at this!
I went to watch the parade because you were acting as Mother Buddha
It turned out you got into trouble again Even the jade medallion is now broken too
I regret letting you go outside
I just tried to arrest that petty thief
Mom... Ching-luen just tried to warn the wicked and punish the wily
It's your turn to get punishment this time?
You don't have to help me out
Dad, sorry again
I'm used to it. Don't worry
An affectionate father, a virtuous wife and a compliant daughter?
Grandma... You're impressed? So you're going to let us off?
I won't change my mind even the Lady of the Western Heavens
descends to the mortal world and makes a plea for leniency on your behalf
OK, mom. Mete out the punishment, please
You'll embroider for 3 days
What? My fat and hulking hands are good at cooking only
You want me to embroider?
Embroider a soy sauce chicken, sweet- scented vegetable or sweet and sour fish?
I'm not going to punish you I'm going to punish Ching-luen
I'II embroider?
Yes, you'll embroider for 3 days
Show me a pair of mandarin ducks, gold fish and spotted deer
Wow! Grandma is very creative
I can't help you out this time
I can master every sort of weapons but I've let an embroidery needle beat me
Sis, if you've learned the Iron Palm and practiced the Belly Exercise
you can make yourself invulnerable
Then you won't be scared of an embroidery needle anymore
You take pleasure in others' misfortune!
I've helped you prepare over a dozen needles already
That will be enough for you to embroider for quite a while
You'd better go and brew me a bowl of refreshing tea
I'm not keen on brewing tea anymore
You're always like this. You said you'd like to learn boxing 5 years ago
But you quit after just learning several months from me
You suddenly started to write poems and couplets 2 years ago
You started to read the 4 Books and 5 Classics in the study
But you put them away in less than half a month
Have you thought of taking the civil service exam?
I haven't any inspiration to win scholarly honor or official ranks
so I'm not anxious to take such an exam
It's OK as long as I feel as ease
You can't just idle your days away
You start to talk more and more like dad
Once you talk, my head starts to ache
Really?
Dad... Dad...
Your head aches?
What a surprise?
I'd like to have a word with both of you
What's up? What's up?
There'll be a cadet exam soon. I've submitted an application on your behalf
I'II take a cadet exam?
No way! Dad, you let sis do what she likes
How come you treat me differently?
Tell me what you'd like to do
I don't know yet
You're a grownup already You can't be so lackadaisical
I'm about to get hysterical because of you
Relax! I'II arrange everything for you
What? Take the Cadet Exam
My martial art skills are very mediocre. I can't pass even the first round of the exam
Dad... I'II bring disgrace on you
I don't expect you to come out in front
I just hope this will give you an opportunity to steel yourself
I'm afraid I'II be beaten to death before I've steeled myself
Am I right, sis?
Relax! The examiners will keep an eye on you. No one will hurt you
It's a pity girls cannot take the exam
I'd really like to take and pass the first cadet exam of the Da Zhou Dynasty
Then I'II become a general and dedicate myself to the service of the state
It's OK. Though you can't take the exam
you can help Kwong-yuen practice and steel him too
In that case, I'll have no time for embroidery
Grandma will have no objection as you'll make amends for your faults by good deeds
Dad, you've expended much care and thought on this
Come back
I'II do my best to steel you
Your Majesty, this hairpin is very special
It's got 3 holes in the head of the hairpin
When there's wind, it will give out the clear and melodious voice of magpies
It's a very ingenious design
Thank you, Your Majesty
Send it to Prince Ngai's Mansion after it's made
Yes, Your Majesty
Thank you, Your Majesty
You must wear it and show it to me
Yes, Your Majesty
You often bring me some tonics when you come to the palace
I appreciate your thoughtfulness
But I've noticed that Prince Ngai has looked tired recently
Keep the ginseng for him so he can enrich his blood and keep in good health
Thank you, Your Majesty
Yuen-yee has come back from a tour of inspection in plain clothes on my behalf
She told me Minister Tik has become a fortuneteller
He's really an immortal incarnate He gives response to every prayer
Old Master is a weird person Your Majesty, forgive him, please
Minister Tik doesn't like to delegate. In order to understand the public sentiment
he acts as a fortuneteller but it requires him to loosen respect and degrade honor
He really has expended much care and thought on it
But I'm really afraid that he'II become worn-out
Your Majesty, thank you for your care and concern
Though Old Master is busy he enjoys his work very much
The busier he is, the more energetic he becomes
He has very good appetite too
But I'd like you to tell him on my behalf that he mustn't overeat
There's still plenty of work to be done in the coming cadet exam
Yes, Your Majesty
The imperial exam is always the responsibility of the court ministers
Minister Tik is just a county governor
Besides, he's very busy. I'm afraid he's unable to handle so many things
But it's not fair to ask Prince Ngai to take on such heavy responsibilities alone
Besides, both court ministers and local officials should work together to serve me
I'II be relieved if both Minister Tik and Prince Ngai will work harmoniously together
Yes, Your Majesty
Your Majesty, Lady Chor is begging for an audience
Let her in Yes, Your Majesty
Your Majesty
Rise Thank you, Your Majesty
I've received a letter from Prince Lo Ling and His Highness told me he's ill
As His Highness's wife, I feel sorry I can't take care of him
I beg Your Majesty to let me go and pray for Prince Lo Ling in the Pure Land Temple
The death of Lady Tsun must've made my son very sad so he's ill now
As his wife, it's right and proper for you to pray for him
Thank you, Your Majesty
Prince Lo Ling is alone in a distant land
It's hard for him to recover even he has only a minor ailment
Hin has gone into exile for years It's time he returns to the Capital
Yuen-yee, help me prepare a decree. I'd like to summon Prince Lo Ling to the Capital
Yes, Your Majesty
Thank you, Your Majesty
Her Majesty has decided to summon Prince Lo Ling to the Capital
Tik Yan-kit must've done a lot of work to achieve this
Cho Yuet has stayed close to Her Majesty on the pretext of making a hairpin for me
Actually, she's been helping Tik Yan-kit to abet Her Majesty to follow their plan
What this couple is up to is only too evident
Tik Yan-kit and the old ministers are ardent supporters of the deposed emperor
If Lee Hin can return to the Capital
Tik Yan-kit will find it much easier to help him get back the crown again
Both Tik Yan-kit and Lee Hin are a real threat to Da Zhou and us
Tik Yan-kit is scheming and calculating Don't let him get allies and become strong
Bro, we must find a chance to persuade Her Majesty to change her mind
Destroy the leader and the gang will collapse
Tik Yan-kit is just Lee Hin's stooge
When a running dog's master is gone it can no longer be fierce anymore
Once its master is dead it'II become a stray cur
Now Her Majesty has 2 sons only
Li Tan is undistinguished and incompetent
To save his own skin, he's ready to let go of the throne
So once Lee Hin is dead, the posterity of the Tang Dynasty is like being cut off
We must take Lee Hin's life as soon as possible
Once Lee Hin is dead, no one will be a threat to you anymore
We must act fast. Sam Sz...
Dad, let me do it
The matter is crucial. We can't afford to make a mistake. We can bank on you?
Dad, trust me, please
I'd like you to know
apart from Bro Ming, I can also accomplish matters of great importance
I can help you lay the foundations and build your career
Yin-tak... You've never been to a battlefield before
You've never had any noteworthy exploits
How can others entrust you with an important task?
The more difficult the task is the better it can steel a person
Your Highness, if you'd like Yin-tak to be a great man, give him a chance
If a jade is not cut and polished it cannot be made into anything
Dad, before Bro Ming was executed he reminded me to assist you in your work
I must help you uphold the family's name and avenge bro's death on his behalf
Dad, I won't let you down
OK, I'll let you do it
I'II risk life and limb for it
Mom, I'm back
Young Master
You're still studying the ledgers at this time of night?
Ting-yuk, come and sit over here
Don't tell me something has happened?
The ledgers are OK but I'm not OK
Why? You eat well and sleep well You can even kill a few tigers. What's up?
Even a tiger will become sleepy sometimes
Studying these ledgers makes me feel dizzy and blurs my eyes
Uncle Kwai can give you a hand
Don't bank on me
I've become forgetful and my eyes are worse than those of boss
I don't care. I'll let you take over it in future
You know I'm not keen on running a business
I'm particularly not interested in running a casino or courtesan house
Come on, it's how I've made a living and paid the expenses of bringing you up
I don't care. You'II take over it in future
If you insist, I'II close them down
If you do it, how can we take care of all the brethren all over the country?
I'm not such a dishonorable person
Young Master, our business has been growing. It's a waste if we quit
Our days are numbered
A new law is enacted
A courtesan house can only run business from youshi (5 - 7 pm) to xushi (7 - 9 pm)
The government will ban those courtesan houses which break the law
Youshi? No one will go there when it's still daytime
Then we've to stop doing business by xushi?
There're only 4 hours How can we do business?
This is not even the strictest rule Let me read out another one for you
Gambling is prohibited Offenders will be caned 100 times
Casino operators will be transported to a distant place for penal servitude
It must be that Tik Yan-kit
He'd like to drive away and exterminate everyone. I'm not scared at all
He's determined to clean up Luoyang You can't do business as long as he's here
There's nothing I haven't gone through before. You think I'm no match for him?
You're really wicked! You want to kill your mom?
Mom, you're still very good
Of course
You used to taking part in merrymaking every night
Now you practice martial arts every night
What's happened? I want a full confession
OK, I'll tell you about it I'II take the cadet exam soon
What? You'll take the cadet exam?
No wonder you persuaded me to move from Hangzhou to the East Capital
You've got a plan already
Stop practicing it!
You know very well government officials are the people I hate most
Tell me if there's a good government official
Is there one who's not corrupt?
But now you want to become a government official
so you're acting against me, right?
After you've become a government official you'll ban my casino and courtesan house?
You'll even arrest me and send me to jail?
You should close down all these businesses
Then you run some decent businesses or enjoy your retirement. I care about you
You think being a government official is easy?
Have you heard of a saying that officials shield each other in wrongdoings?
The official circles are treacherous
Son, a leopard cannot change its spots. Stop dreaming, please
I'II make my mark!
You'll kowtow to me after I've become a high-ranking official
I'II kowtow to you? You can't even beat me
You want to make a show of yourself in front of others?
You really think ill of me?
Swords have no eyes!
If I can't pass the exam I'II listen to what you say
I'II run the casino and courtesan house
If I break my promise, I swear I'II be like this sword
If you pass the exam, I'll wash my hand of my business
I won't run any casino or courtesan house
If I break my promise, I swear I'II be like this saber
OK
Young Master...
Boss, you used to be a bit flexible It seems you've gone too far today?
I couldn't talk that wicked son round
I must take a drastic measure to deal with the situation
What?
Money can move the gods I'II buy off the chief examiner
He wants to pass the exam?
Dream on!
Tik's Mansion
Grandma
Is practice too hard for you?
I've been practicing for almost 10 hours already. I'm aching all over
I feel sorry for you
Don't exaggerate. Just about half a joss stick is burnt
He went to the loo twice too
Don't make him practice too hard
So Old Master has cooked him many dishes already. They're his favorites
But I'm really worn-out
OK, OK, I'II burn a joss stick and pray for your ancestors' blessing on your behalf
Hey! The lamp hasn't enough oil
Kwong, go and replenish the lamp for me
Sure, grandma
Dad, excuse me, please
Forefathers, please help Kwong pass the exam
so he'II win honor and distinction for our family
Grandma cherishes you very much
Ouch, grandma!
What's up?
I've got burned
Have a look. Oh, dear
It's really a bit red
It hurts
You're too careless
What's up? You want to show me you're a stern father?
If he has to take the blame, you must blame yourself for not teaching him rightly
Mom, he's looking for an excuse to skip his practice
Don't be muddleheaded, please
What're you talking about? You want to put the blame on me?
You are accusing me of collaborating with my grandson in deceiving you?
Let grandma check it. My goodness! It's really a bit red
You must get some rest. Don't practice before you've recovered
Skip the exam if you're not too confident
Take the exam next time
Lifting the stone cylinder
Sung Ting-yuk, 32, Hangzhou; Passed
Unsatisfactory
Riding and archery
Yeung King-hin
Sung Ting-yuk
Unsatisfactory
Passed
Long live Your Majesty
Rise
The Candidates' Register
Wrestling
The following 10 candidates have satisfied the examiners in the Cadet Exam
Yeung King-hin, To On...
Tsui Hon-sun, Wong Nui, Ma Shing...
Sung Ting-yuk, Lai Shiu-keung...
Yue King, Law Kin-cheung and Cheung Yat-man
All candidates in the Cadet Exam must be proficient in civil and military knowledge
I think highly of you. You'll help Da Zhou to expand her empire in future
We'II do our best to serve the state...
Offer them the badge
Your Majesty, Sung Ting-yuk doesn't deserve to get the badge
Why?
His family background isn't clear and clean
His family runs a casino and courtesan house
They plunge the people into the depths of suffering and do lots of harm to the county
If he's offered a badge, the whole world will laugh at us
Your Majesty, the Cadet Exam was invented by Your Majesty
It's a good thing of Da Zhou
If Sung Ting-yuk has stained Your Majesty's reputation
his sin will be unforgivable
Your Majesty, allow me to say a few words
Pompous! Prince Ngai...
Sung Ting-yuk, be frank and brief
If my family background should prevent me from passing the exam
I should've been banned from the exam at the outset
Now I've taken and passed the exam
But if the court is inconsistent in its words
how can the court convince the world that it's fair?
It's true my mother is running a courtesan house and casino
But she's never forced anyone to be prostitutes against their will
On the contrary she's taken in many people
who ran away from their hometown because of famine
She's helped people meet an urgent need What she's done are really acts of charity
Besides, my mother and I have an agreement
If I can pass the exam and have the honor to serve the state
my mother will wash her hands of her business and retire
Your Majesty, I hope you'II consider my case favorably
Your Majesty, my family background is also not clear and clean
But Your Majesty had broken the rule to promote me
It shows Your Majesty's magnanimity
Your Majesty is not rigid and conservative when you pick your officials
If Your Majesty will permit Sung Ting-yuk to serve the court
I believe both the officials and people will respect Your Majesty more
Your Majesty, Sung Ting-yuk has shown
excellent skills in weightlifting riding, archery and use of spear
He's cut out to be a brilliant soldier and general
Your Majesty is carrying out many reforms There's a big demand for capable officials
If we don't recruit him it's surely a loss to the court
I pick an official according to his ability We shouldn't bother about small matters
Offer Sung Ting-yuk the badge
Thank you, Your Majesty
Sung's Mansion
What? You... You've passed the exam?
It isn't a fake badge. I have real ability and genuine knowledge
Have a look
That Prince Ngai and Prince Leung had tried to strip me of my honor and rank
But I wasn't scared of them
I exerted my utmost efforts in the court to fight for my point of view
Prince Ngai's power overshadows both the government and the masses
He's also Her Majesty's nephew No one has the nerve to offend him
You're not afraid that you're asking for trouble?
I got help from a high-ranking official Even Minister Tik was speaking in my favor
You mean that Tik Yan-kit?
People said he's capable and fair-minded
I didn't believe it in the past
Now I feel he's honorable but Prince Ngai is insufferably arrogant
The official circles are treacherous Young Master, you ought to be careful
Right. If Prince Ngai is cross with you he may send you to a poor and distant town
You'll regret and suffer by that time
Mom, if you want me to have a successful official career and lead an uneventful life
don't forget what we've agreed before
Don't look down upon me Of course I'll keep my word
Awesome! Let me hold a big banquet and invite friends and celebs from everywhere
to witness your retirement
Son, you're too thoughtful!
Now I'll go and write the invitation cards
Sure, sure. Great!
Oh dear! Uncle Kwai, what should we do?
We've banked on the wrong guy this time. That Prince Leung is really...
Forget it. Our money has gone down the drain this time
But both Prince Ngai and Prince Leung are too formidable for us to do anything
Yes, but you're really going to retire?
I haven't a choice. I must keep my word
Uncle Kwai, you'II take over the casino and courtesan house in future
What?
Take good care of everyone there for me
I'm afraid it's beyond my ability
Relax! Come to talk to me if you've encountered any problems
But I guess I still have the say?
I was about to take this hairpin to your residence so you could check it there
Now you've taken the trouble to come to my little shop. I'm really sorry for it
I've just gone to the Pure Land Temple. I'm just too impatient
Here you are
Please inspect it, Madam Tik
Is there a problem?
No
This hairpin shows great design and excellent craftsmanship
The gracefully delicate pattern requires great skills and many years of experience
Madam Tik, you're very discerning The craftsman is an old hand at this
We're closely connected too
Mom, you know this craftsman?
It's really very coincidental
The craftsman's last name is also Cho
Mom, are you all right?
Old Master, Boss Cho and Madam Cho have arrived
Boss Shum
Boss Cho, Madam Cho, how do you do?
Let me introduce you to one another
She's Madam Tik and her daughter
You're Madam Tik?
Dad
My daughter died 10 years ago
Boss Shum, I don't want to do business with these people
Old Master said he doesn't want you to touch this hairpin
He doesn't like an unclean person to stain his things
You're too rude to my mom Your mouth is really filthy!
Ching-luen!
Right, everyone knows you're Her Majesty's appointed craftswoman
Her Majesty likes your work very much
It's because of you, Governor Tik has got the favor and trust of Her Majesty
But don't forget Old Master is your mentor
If he hadn't taught you the skills you wouldn't have become Madam Tik
From now on... I won't let you use the skills you learned from me to make any ornaments
Mom is Her Majesty's appointed craftswoman
If you don't permit her to make the hairpin for Her Majesty
Her Majesty may put the blame on you
Let's leave
Boss Cho...
Mom, don't get upset because of them
Fung Loi Prefecture, 10 years ago
Hubby...
I've arrested all the bandits who're responsible for abducting Madam Yeung
You may take her home and let her get some rest
The bandits have raped you?
My family is a notable clan Now you've lost your chastity
You can't stay with us anymore as you've brought disgrace on us
Go back to your father's house
Hubby...
Don't follow me
We're no longer husband and wife. Leave!
Hubby...
Hubby... I didn't do anything wrong
Why must a woman put chastity and family name before her own life?
I won't grin and bear it I won't take my own life
I didn't do anything wrong Tell me why I should suffer
First, you're my daughter
Second, you've brought disgrace on us
Third, your husband's family has now severed its link with us!
Dad, why do you put money before kinship?
Dad, I'm your daughter
You're a cursed person
Save your breath. No matter what you say your dad won't let you stay here anymore
Don't stain our place. Go away! Leave!
OK, I'll leave. In any case I'II live to fight another day
I'II succeed. I won't let you look down upon me
So leave! Shut up and leave!
Wow! The damage to the bracelet is irreparable
Our severance is also perpetual
What an eyesore!