Yat-fu is an unfilial son
You can't blame him
If I were in his shoes
I won't forgive me either
You wanted him to leave the courtesan
It was for his own good
You did nothing wrong
What courtesan?
Yat-fu was in love with a courtesan
If I remember correctly
Her name was To Koon
She was only after money
and was toying with Yat-fu
But he was head over heels with her
I didn't want him to get hurt
so I played the devil
and paid her to leave Hangzhou
Yat-fu thought you broke them up
and he's still mad at you
He was completely infatuated with that woman
and wouldn't listen to anyone
He had no idea what Kwai went through
He left home to look for To Koon
I doubt if he found her
I can't believe he still won't see me
after all these years
Why didn't you explain to him?
How? He can't tell him
the woman he loves is not worthy of him
What if Yat-fu kills himself?
I feel so sorry for you
If your son wants to ram a wall
you should let him
Then he'II understand
He must learn his own lesson
You did all you could for him
but he treats you like his enemy
What's the point?
People from the underworld like me
hate unfilial sons
I'II send someone to fix him
No... I'm forgetful anyway
Maybe I won't remember any of it
How can? You love your son so much
Ting-yuk, this is how parents are
Someday when you want to get married
You must seek my approval
If I don't like the girl, you can't marry her
Even if you marry her by force, I'll kick her out!
Hurry, Master Wu is waiting
I will
Help...
What's all the racket?
Help...
What is it, Fa-ho?
Help...
Miss Fa-ho!
Master Sung
What's the big deal?
I came here for fun
What kind of prostitute are you
if you won't let me touch you?
Contain yourself, Master Yeung
or you'll only scare Fa-ho
That's right, Master Yeung
Let us entertain you
We guarantee you'll have a good time
Come on, Master Yeung...
It's nothing... get back to work
I already told him
I make a living with my skill, not my body
But he...
Don't worry, if anything happens
I'II be there for you
Thank you, Yat-fu
Are you Yeung Ka-hei?
Who are you?
I'm Tik Yan-kit
I see, the governor
I'd like a word with you
please step inside the room
No need for that
We can talk right here
I have nothing to hide
This is our best wine
Please enjoy
Minister Tik
That's more like it
Did you borrow money from my wife
to start a business back home?
Speaking of business
She loaned me 100 taels
but that's hardly enough
I already spent half on my meals
Can you give me 300 more?
That's about right
You...
100 taels is enough to start an oil business
or a noodle stand
but if you plan on spending the money
on a lavish lifestyle
My wife can't help you
Please don't bother her again
Borrowing money from my ex-wife is perfectly legal
What's wrong with that?
I know you married my ex-wife
So what?
She used to sleep with me
I can borrow as much from her as I like
Are you afraid she'll fall in love with me again
and run off with me?
Or you think it'll create a scandal
and ruin your reputation?
If that's what you think
no wonder you're unhappy
That's why you're here to give me trouble
Watch your mouth!
Kwong-yuen!
What? You want to hit me?
Go ahead! You're the governor
I'm just a commoner
I can't fight you
You can do anything you want
Squish me with a finger
I'm here to talk
I mean no harm
If you mean no harm
why did you bring these mad dogs?
They're barking at me!
Stop this nonsense!
Kwong-yuen!
You'll fall into a trap if you hit him
Don't be stupid
Go ahead!
Arrest me if you want
Yeung Ka-hei, you signed the divorce paper
Cho Yuet is no longer married to you
Don't harass her anymore
That's all, goodbye!
See you around, bosom buddy
It's my fault!
Don't say that!
We were once married
That's why I loaned him the money
but he returned evil for good
He turned things around and defamed you
Why did he do it?
Don't feel bad
You did nothing wrong
It was Yeung Ka-hei's fault
A simple act of benevolence
gave you so much trouble
Mother...
Why are you crying, Mother?
I'm not...
There must be a reason
you look so sad
Please tell me
I'm fine
What is it, Father?
Why is Mother crying?
Nothing is the matter
Mother...
King-fai, here's the deal
Your Mother spent 3 months to make a hairpin
but she accidentally broke it
That's why she's so sad
Let's go out into the backyard
I'II tell you all about it
Yes, you should go with Captain Sung
Come on...
What would you like to play?
Tell me... what is it, King-fai?
I know you were lying
Tell me why is Mother crying?
Yes, you're too smart for that
Here's the truth
Your Mother wanted to help someone
but this is a bad person
He's only after the money
That's why your Mother is sad
We don't want to remind her
so you should not ask her either
Understand?
Are you sure?
You should believe me
When have I lied to you?
We're friends, right?
Yes
Then why would I lie?
In that case, give me a high five
Alright!
1, 2, 3... alright!
What are you talking about?
Is it a secret?
Are you friends with Ting-yuk?
Of course!
You should give him a high five
What?
Otherwise, you're not friends at all
Come on, two more...
Alright...
Good! Now we're all friends
But... man and woman can't touch
Does that mean you have to get married?
Don't be nosy!
Father
What are you doing here?
To learn from you
You made so much food!
Chicken, sweet and sour ribs
and steamed fish
These are Grandma's favorites
Must be tough for you
It takes generations of discipline to become a family
Doing something for them is no trouble at all
Yes, Father
Kam-fa, what are you looking for?
There should be herbs left over from last time
What is it?
Madam is a bit feverish
She's not feeling well
Are you feeling better, Mother?
I'm much better now
I want to get up
Be careful
I will
When I was feverish as a child
you used to change my dressing
and didn't get any sleep
You still remember?
Of course! You worked very hard
to raise me
I remember everything you said
You wanted me to be a dauntless man
an official who bears the people's welfare in mind
You told me to go by my conscience
Don't seek to render my name immortal
but act according to my conscience
Yes, you're a good son
Mother, Yuet only took pity on Yeung Ka-hei
She did nothing wrong
except she married the wrong husband
I know, because I care about her
I was being stern
I'm a reasonable woman
unlike that Mrs. Or
The one from the stories
that man told under the tree?
You loved those stories
I remember once you have just recovered
I carried you there
But all he talked about was Mrs. Or
her son Or Dan and
his poor wife So-mei
I remember one in particular
It was raining cats and dogs
So-mei finished her sewing for the others
and had just returned them
As soon as she stepped inside the house
Mrs. Or glared at her
Start cooking, you bitch
and get more firewood
You have good lungs, Mother
Of course!
How is Mother?
She has the cold from over exerting herself
But she's much better now
She just fell asleep
She's sick because she's worried about me
I feel so guilty
I told her everything
She'II understand
I hope this is the end of it
The storm will blow over soon
I'm sure it will
Just like day follows night
Who is it?
Master Tik wants to see you
Can we have a word inside?
It's too stuffy in there
We have nothing to hide
Let's talk out here
I'd like you to leave Luoyang
Why? You're chasing me out?
I don't want any trouble
What will it take for you to leave?
You're really stupid
Your Father knew I wanted money
I'II leave if you pay me
Fine! How much?
1,000 taels
I don't have that much
This is all I have...
That's all?
This is small change for the beggars
I beg of you
For as long as you're here
there'II never be peace at home
If you're willing to leave
I can do anything
Anything?
Yes!
Get down on your knees!
Fine!
You're such a wimp
A man should never kneel
You're a useless wimp
You're not even a man!
This ought to teach you
Will you leave now?
Not so fast!
I want you to bark for me
You...
What? You don't know how?
Then crawl under my crotch! You must know that!
You're toying with me
You're catching on!
Why would Tik Yan-kit have a moron son like you?
I might as well tell you
Nothing you do will make me
leave your parents alone
This is becoming very interesting
Drop by again so I can have more fun
Don't push your luck, Yeung Ka-hei
I'm asking you a favor
you can turn me down
but don't go overboard
That's how I am
What? You want to hit me?
Go ahead! I dare you to kill me
So everyone will know
Tik Yan-kit's son is a murderer
Sir...
Don't act like you saw a ghost
You won't get away
I'm in a very good mood today
I will get what I want
Let me go, Master Yeung
I don't sell my body...
Fa-ho...
Master Yeung, let me go
I'm begging you
No! Master Yeung, let me go
No... I beg of you
Master Yeung, please...
No! Master Yeung...
Stay away... no... please
I beg of you, Master Yeung
No, Master Yeung, please...
Get out of my way!
Quiet down...
Please don't fight
You came here for a good time
Are you alright, Fa?
Shall I alert the authorities?
I'II remember you
It's alright, get out!
You'll be fine
Why did you sound the drum?
Someone is dead
According to the waiter
He came to check on Yeung Ka-hei
to see if he needs water
When he came inside
he found him dead on the floor
He's holding a gold hairpin
I think Mother made this
Collect all the evidence
Let's look for more clues
Yes, Your Honor
Kiu Tai
Yes?
Bring the waiter
I want to question him
Yes, Your Honor
Any leads, Your Honor?
Nothing yet
Turn him over
I want to examine him
Yes!
He was in a fierce fight
He was hit in the waist
and sustained internal bleeding
It is the possible cause of death
Did someone come into this room
and killed him in here?
No, see for yourself
Everything is in perfect order
There are no traces of a fight
The waiter is here, Your Honor
Greetings, Minister
Did you find Yeung Ka-hei's body?
Yes, sir
Last night or during the day
Who came to see him?
Anything special happened?
He saw Madam Tik and young Master Tik
I was here, but I didn't touch him
He was fine when I left
That's true, he met with Madam Tik afterwards
Then he went to Ying Heung House
He came back very late and drunk
When I came in this morning, he was dead
Captain Sung, summon everyone from Ying Heung House to the yamen
Yes, sir
Sung Yat-fu
You argued with Yeung Ka-hei
Did you hit him?
Yes, I punched him
Where?
In the face
Everyone at Ying Heung House can testify for that
Yes
He was fine when he left
We saw him
When he left in a fury
I stayed behind at Ying Heung House
I don't know where he went
Prince Ngai and Prince Leung
Greetings, My Lord
At ease, Minister
I heard there was a murder
The deceased Yeung Ka-hei
knew your wife
Given your intricate relationship with him
I wonder how you'II handle the case
That's why I'm sitting in to find out
I hope you don't mind
Me and my wife know the deceased
I should stay clear of the case
If you have any doubts
I suggest we turn it over to the Justice Ministry
No need for that
if you're not involved in the case
You're always fair and upright
and there has never been a mistrial
You should go ahead
As I was coming in
I heard people say
The deceased saw your son and wife
during the day yesterday
Why are you only questioning those from Ying Heung House
and not your wife and son?
I hope you're not playing favorites
Right! Why is your son still on duty?
You should summon your wife
and question them both
Excellent point! Tik Kwong-yuen!
Sir?
I relieve you of your duty
You're wanted for questioning
Yes, sir
Lieutenant
Sir?
Go home and bring your Mother
I need to interrogate her
Minister, sending your daughter to bring your wife
are you trying to tip her off?
How can you say that?
If Madam Tik runs off
that's admission of guilt
It's as good as a confession to the murder
Isn't that right, Minister?
I'II go right away
Hurry back!
Grandma! Mother!
Ching-luen, you're home early
I'm here on official business
Mother, you're needed at the yamen for questioning
What happened?
Yeung Ka-hei is dead
Tik Kwong-yuen
Yes, sir?
Why did you go see Yeung Ka-hei?
I wanted him to leave Luoyang
Since he arrived
Mother got herself in trouble trying to help him
We're unhappy because of him
I only wanted him to leave
and things will be back to normal
But he only insulted me
I left when I couldn't stand it anymore
Are there any witnesses?
The waiter saw me
That's right, Your Honor
Yeung Ka-hei was mean
He made Master Tik kneel down
and bark like a dog
He also wanted him crawl under his crotch
Even I felt bad for Master Tik
That's ridiculous...
Because he insulted you
You went back at night to get even
I came back to the yamen
because I was on night shit
I didn't leave after that
Sir, Kwong-yuen was with me and Cheung Biu all night
We can all testify for him
Looks like Master Tik is clear
But we don't know about Madam Tik
Step aside
Cho Yuet is here, sir
Greetings, My Lord
At ease
I'm only sitting in on the trial
I won't get in the way of the investigation
Cho Yuet, kneel down
Yes, sir
Tell me, Cho Yuet
Did you see Yeung Ka-hei last night?
Yes, I wanted to settle
what's between me and him
To avoid any unnecessary scandal
I brought along my maid Siu-yue
I arrived at the inn in time
to see Yeung Ka-hei insulting Kwong-yuen
What? You want to hit me?
Go ahead! I dare you to kill me
So everyone will know
Tik Yan-kit's son is a murderer
Yeung Ka-hei, I need to talk to you
It's your turn now?
You have caused enough trouble
and harassed my family
Take the money and leave Luoyang
So we can enjoy peace and quiet
This is all the jewelry I have
That's all
You came for money, happy now?
Why do you say that?
Money is not all I care about
I care about you too
Do you know, all these years
I have missed you
What do you want?
Madam
Come on!
I know you missed me too
Why else would you come see me
and help me out?
We were once married after all
Let go of me!
You want some fun too?
Run, Madam!
We did nothing to hurt Yeung Ka-hei
Please understand
You can go back at night
No, I was with Madam all night
She didn't kill anyone
You're a loyal maid
You could be an accomplice
There are too many unanswered questions to the case
Firstly, Yeung Ka-hei died of internal bleeding
but there were no signs of fighting in his room
Secondly, to cause internal hemorrhage
in a strong man with one punch
is not something a fragile woman can manage
She could have hired someone
Surely you thought of that
Thirdly, according to the waiter
After Yeung Ka-hei met with
Cho Yuet and Tik Kwong-yuen
He went to Ying Heung House
and he was alive and well then
Between the time he left Ying Heung House
and the time of death
Who had he seen and what happened?
When did the killer show up?
We still have no answers
Don't change the subject
to create a diversion
Yeung Ka-hei was holding Cho Yuet's hairpin
He was trying to tell us she was the killer
But you tried to complicate things
Are you trying to exonerate your beloved wife?
That's precisely question No. 4
If someone holds onto something at the time of death
it'II be very hard to pry open the hand
but when we examined the body
Yeung Ka-hei's fist was loose
we retrieved the hairpin easily
My guess is
someone put the hairpin
in his hand after he died
to incriminate someone else
Incrimination...
I still think you're covering up
Can you honestly say Cho Yuet has nothing to do with the murder?
I never said that
We don't have solid evidence
to draw any conclusion
We're sitting in on the trial
We can't jump to conclusions... sit
Minister Tik is always fair
He won't cover up for anyone
even if his family is guilty
he'II surely go by the book
Everyone knows he's impartial and efficient
I believe in 3 days' time
Minister Tik will solve the case
Am I right, Minister?
3 days?
I'II do my best
Very well! I knew he's capable
We should really learn from him
Cho Yuet and her maid are prime suspects
I wonder what will Minister Tik do with them
They are suspects indeed
Guards, put them in custody
Yes, sir
Mother!
This way, Madam
Don't worry, get some rest
Your Honor may summon you again for questioning
How much longer must I stay in Luoyang?
Why? You want to leave?
I don't want to see my so-called Father
Yat-fu, me and my Mother
want you and Uncle Kwai to make up
You're father and son no matter what
You're flesh and blood
Don't do this... what is it?
Nothing! I don't want to hear it
Yat-fu! Master! I didn't see you
I thought you left
Let's go
You and Fa-ho...
She reminds me of a friend
No wonder you hang out in Ying Heung House
Fa-ho and I want to leave Luoyang
The sooner the better
Not till after the case is settled
Mother!
Madam
Yuet...
Mother...
I've been thinking
I must know the truth
What actually happened?
I'm sorry to give you the run around
Our motto is loyalty and filial piety
I was strict with Yan-kit
and want our descendents to become useful
I have high hopes for you
So much has happened lately
I'm very uncomfortable with the gossips
I have been too demanding
Please forgive me
Yan-kit explained to me
the accusations against you are aspersions
But you made a mistake too
You're soft-hearted
and people take advantage of you
But to say you're a murderer
I would never believe it
Mother...
If you didn't do it
I will clear your name
Tell me, did you do it?
No, I didn't
Good! I believe you
Mother...
Mother
Get up...
I must protect you even if it kills me
Mother...
It must be Mother...
Come back, King-fai
Grandma, where is Mother?
King-fai, I told you to go to bed
Mother will be back when you wake up
Father, where is Mother?
Why is she not here?
Where is she?
She puts me to bed every night
Where is she now?
Ching-luen won't tell me
You're a bad boy, King-fai
unlike your Mother
She knew Grandma is sick
She went praying at the temple
She'II be back in a few days
Stop making such a racket, naughty boy
Really?
When have I lied to you?
Ching-luen, why didn't you tell him?
It's my fault, Grandma
Indeed it's her fault
She had me worried for nothing
Right, it's my fault
Will you go to bed now?
Good night, Grandma
Good night, Father and Kwong-yuen
Good boy! Get to bed early
Have a seat, Mother
King-fai is still young
Even if he knows we're in trouble
There's nothing he can do
But I'm a grown man
I can't help either
Why do you say that?
I know Yeung Ka-hei is a creep
I wanted to protect the family
and protect Mother
But I failed miserably
I'm a grown man but I have no ambition
I'm utterly useless
Father, am I useless?
Grandma, am I useless?
No, sit down
Kwong-yuen, you're a good son
Kwong-yuen, all these years
Did I expect you to excel in the exam?
Did I ask you to make a name for yourself?
Though I want you to grab your chance
and test your ability
I have never forced you to do anything
Because I know
if you seek fame and rank
you'll fight for it yourself
I don't need to make you
I also know you're simple and honest
you have no quarrel with anyone
I won't force you against your will
Follow your dream
You do anything you want
Father...
Officialdom is full of treachery
a cut-throat place
where you don't belong
I only pray that you'll be safe and happy
even as a commoner
as long as you can support yourself
That's all I ask of you
I understand
I will do my best
to be open and upright with a clear conscience
Kwong-yuen, you'll be safe
but you're different, Yan-kit
You have the burden of the state
I know you're under enormous pressure
and have worked hard for the people
Don't worry
The whole family is behind you
I know, Mother
I have seen enough troubles in my lifetime
Yuet will be fine
We'II take care of the family
You'll have no trouble back home
Do your part for the people's welfare
Heaven will watch over you
Here's our chance to avenge Yin-ming
Even Heaven is on our side
Tik Yan-kit, let's see how cocky you can be
We can get even with Tik Yan-kit
all thanks to you, Sam-sz
Uncle, how did you find out
about Tik Yan-kit and Yeung Ka-hei?
I've been watching him
biding my chance to impeach him
Since Yeung Ka-hei showed up
people started to gossip
I spread rumors
about Cho Yuet and Yeung Ka-hei having an affair
just to give Tik Yan-kit a hard time
Your Uncle has another move
He paid off Yeung Ka-hei
making him the last nail on Tik Yan-kit's coffin
You're so generous, My Lord
If you do your job well
I can give you 3 times as much
Then you can go home
and have the rest of your life well paid for
Since the rumor started to spread
I went to the inn that morning
intending to pay him off
and tell him to leave Luoyang
But he was dead when I arrived
Planting incriminating evidence is a good move
Nothing can clear Cho Yuet
Tik Yan-kit prides himself in being incorruptible
he'II lose the respect of the people
after this scandal
If Tik Yan-kit can't solve the case
Cho Yuet will be executed
and the family will be implicated
He won't get away this time
Your Honor...
What happened?
There was a fire in the morgue where we kept Yeung Ka-hei's body
We just put it out
I meant to report to you
What is that, Father?
A small lump of meat
but it's not food residue
Before he died
he got into a fierce fight with the killer
He could have bitten him
this may belong to the killer
If we know who saw him that night
we'II find the killer
When I examined his body at the inn
I found powder on his shoes
Smells like the kind you use for cuts and bruises
Sung Yat-fu may have something like this
He gave me some earlier
that smells and look like this
Yat-fu told me it's his own formula
So he's the killer?
Don't jump to conclusions
Captain Sung, he's like a brother to you
You think I'll cover for him?
If I don't trust you
I would have taken you off the case
Your Honor, as a captain
it's my duty to bring him in
You look like the courtesan Yat-fu was in love with
But unlike To Koon
you're nice and kind and willing to help people
If Yat-fu was in love with you then
We wouldn't have so much trouble
He's a nice man
It was the woman's loss
If you love each other
take this money to him
Let him buy back your contract
You can go away and start a small business
and support yourselves
Uncle Kwai
I only ask one thing of you
Take good care of him
All these years, he roamed about
Now he has a new home
I hope he'II pick himself up again
You care so much about him
Why don't I try to talk to him?
No, he's too stubborn
He doesn't want any favors
Keep the money
Don't tell him it's my money
Yat-fu!
You got rid of To Koon
Now you try to get rid of Fa-ho
Why can't you accept the woman I love?
Why is it in your mind
everything I do is wrong?
Yat-fu...
No, Yat-fu! Your father actually...
Actually you're greedy, you took his money
It's so obvious! I was wrong about you!
No, Yat-fu, I actually...
Get away!
Yat-fu... why?
Uncle Kwai...
Ting-yuk!
Excellent!
Again!
When we were kids
you broke a vat to save me
That wasn't the only time
I was charged with stealing a pear
You stood up for me
and got a tooth knocked out
You said you can't stand to see
people being charged unjustly
I'II never forget what you said
I know you won't stand by and do nothing
and let someone take the fall for a crime they didn't commit
Yat-fu, you think Madam Tik is the killer?
I don't know
You have changed
What are you doing?
Minister Tik found out
before Yeung Ka-hei died
he had bitten the killer
The killer was wounded
I remember that day when we left the yamen
I touched your right arm and you frowned
I thought nothing of it
but now I know why
That's where he bit you
That's a lie!