The nuptial wine cups are exquisite
Don't get so cocky
All in one shot
I made Her Majesty lecture her precious son for you
You should thank me for that
Thanks to me
I put Prince Lo Ling in his place
You only embarrassed him
Even Yuen-yee can't help you
You plotted against me
by stopping Her Majesty from giving me Yuen-yee
You're right
I like a devoted man
I dare not lie to Her Majesty
It's treason to lie
You still could have asked Her Majesty for Yuen-yee
You can open your mouth!
Don't think you're vicious enough
to put an end to this
I can still make a request
Her Majesty is my aunt
She's on my side
Go ahead!
If you marry this woman
You'll ruin us both
What do you mean?
I'm warning you
All those who oppose me will die
Go ahead! I wrote a letter
with details of your evildoing
We'II see what Her Majesty has to say about that
You bitch! I'll kill you!
Go ahead!
If anything happens to me and Yin-tak
Her Majesty will get the letter
You...
Don't...
Calm down! Don't spoil the plan
Why is Father so upset?
He wants Sheung Koon Yuen-yee to be his concubine
He's mad because I stood in his way
Don't worry, I'II help you
I'II speak to Her Majesty
I won't let your Father get his wish
She made a concession in order to gain advantage
putting up an act in front of Her Majesty
so I can't make my request
She's pissing me off
Having a concubine is no big deal
She's just being spiteful
She wants Yin-tak to marry Yuen-yee
and gave them the twin swords
I'II have Yin-tak transferred
so they won't see each other
and you can work on Yuen-yee
when the time is right
you can make your request
With Her Majesty's approval
she can't say no
Yin-tak is not as issue
He would never disobey me
But Sui-wan must be dealt with carefully
Will she destroy everything?
I'II fix her
You're saying...
I was being reckless last night
I've been thinking
We have been married for so long
and you've been a great help
I must not abandon you
You did your best to help me ascend the throne
I should not forsake our marriage
over a woman
I won't think about it anymore
Here
Drink this cup of tea
Consider this an apology
Come on, Mother
Stay out of this!
It was my fault
Take it out on me
don't take it out on Yin-tak
Unless someone gets down on his knees
Or I won't give it a rest
It's the thought that counts
Let bygones be bygone
That's right, Mother
Don't, Father!
Mother, Father is a prince
For him to kneel is inappropriate
So what?
That'll only give him one more excuse to divorce me
Why do you say that?
Come on, drink this
Considering our marriage, drink up
Please forgive Father
Sui-wan
Mother
Good! It's all over
Get up, Yin-tak
This is not over yet
We'II see how you behave
Don't worry
Why do I feel uneasy?
Because of the tea?
Yes and no
You look pale
I'II get you ginseng soup
Mother
When you went to the Palace with your Father
How did he behave when he saw Yuen-yee?
He avoided her
Don't worry, Mother
Father has already apologized
As long as Yuen-yee is single
I'm still worried
Keep an eye on him for me
Do I look pale?
Not really
but you seem distracted
Your Father won't change his mind overnight
Maybe Uncle persuaded him
He doesn't give up easily
I have a bad feeling about this
Does he mean it?
After I drank the tea
I saw him and your Uncle exchange a look
I don't know how to describe it
But it gives me the creeps
If you're over suspicious
there'II be no peace at home
I urge you to think nothing of it
What have you eaten?
I don't know, I had what you had
Everyone is fine, but I'm throwing up
Did you send for a doctor?
She doesn't want one
There's no need
What shall we do?
I had an appointment with Master Tai-mong
Can you walk?
Master Tai-mong just came out of a retreat
and Grandma had an appointment
It's rude to cancel
I must go...
Are you alright?
I'm fine now
Let's go... hurry!
No, you're ill
You should get to bed
We'II explain to Master Tai-mong
I'm sure she won't blame you
Get some rest
Yuet, you'II come with me later
Yes
Kam-fa
Yes?
Tell them to make congee
Yes!
Be good and get some rest
You're a good actress
Your Grandma believed every word of it
And you're a good liar
You said it like it's true
Just because you had a date
nothing else matters
Even I had to lie for you
We see that nun all the time
She always goes into retreats
What's the big deal?
Ting-yuk and I don't get time off together
Whatever you say
Don't be long
Be back after lunch
I will
I heard Minister Tik has been demoted
What happened?
Just a normal personnel change
Master doesn't mind the title
as long as he's serving the people
This is the good thing about Yuet
She's always optimistic no matter what happens
Madam Tik is virtuous
Minister Tik is open minded
all because Great Madam has disciplined them well
You flatter us
The family prestige comes from
virtues of our ancestors
Back then you received an immunity plaque
I believed you have not used it
It's not a good thing if we need it
Why do you ask?
You can be frank with me
When I was in retreat
I figure you'll have a stroke of bad luck
What kind of bad luck?
I must not reveal the designs of Heaven
Try to find your answer from this jade
When I was little
Mother gave me this jade pendant
She said when I meet the girl of my dreams, I should...
A betrothal gift?
You should have told me
I should ask if she likes jade
if she does, she can keep this as a pledge
It's true! Where's yours?
You said nothing about an exchange
I'm keeping this
so you can't give it to someone else
It's a pledge, you have my word
I come out every time you wanted me to
You can't doubt my credibility
I know you love me
Of course!
Every time I had to sneak out
and we can't go into the city
We can't let anyone see us
What about me?
I lied to Mother each time I had time off
When can we go public?
Not until Mother makes up with your Grandma
That'll take forever
I can't wait anymore
What?
I'm hungry
I know of a place
Follow me!
What's the hidden meaning of the jade?
To exorcise evil?
The designs of Heaven must not be revealed
Humans can't fight Heaven
We'II take whatever comes our way
Don't worry about it
Let's not impose any longer
Let's go check on Ching-luen
We're suppose to eat out
If we go home now
they may not have prepared the meal
If Ching-luen is asleep, let's not wake her
That's true
Let's walk around and go home after lunch
Let's go to Ngau village
they have the best sliced venison
Perfect for Kwong-yuen and King-fai
Let's go
Sliced venison...
This is really delicious!
Wait! Try a fried cake, it's good
It's very tender!
Mother
What?
Are you tired?
Let's sit down over here
We're almost there
we'II sit when we get there
Come on, let's go
I think I lost my bracelet!
Really? Let's look for it
No, Madam! You didn't wear it today
You didn't drop it
Really?
How forgetful of me!
It's alright, let's go...
Sure!
Two packs of each, I want tender ones
Ching-luen, come out!
Grandma
Great Madam Tik, Madam Tik
Grandma loves you
I was worried even when I was out
but you lied to me
Who taught you this?
Did Sung Tin-yuk put you up to this?
No, he didn't
Then is it your doing, Yuet?
You and Ching-luen collaborated on this lie
I found it strange
you were stalling at the temple
how the servants didn't prepare lunch
and not wishing to wake Ching-luen
The truth is she's not here
But it's destiny I ran into her
I'm sorry, Mother
It's not Mother's fault
It was my idea
Shut up! I'm not finished!
I know it's hard being a stepmother
but you have spoiled her so much
she has become foolhardy
It's not doing her any good
I'm sorry
Mother, to be honest
I've been watching Sung Ting-yuk
He's very dutiful
and he has a nice personality
And they hit it off so well
They make a nice couple
I'm not saying they don't
I'm only saying his mother is not worthy of our family
Having her as an in-law will damage our reputation
What will people say?
How can I ever face anyone?
I'm in love with Ting-yuk
not his mother
You were worried I won't get married
Now I found someone but you object
What do you want from me, Grandma?
I'd rather you don't get married
than marry the wrong person
I work with Sung Ting-yuk
He's open and upright
He's a good man
Good man? Why did he take your sister to Ying Heung House?
I bet you've been there too
He's a bad influence on you
You should be ashamed instead defending him
His mother runs a brothel
but he didn't
Even Her Majesty appointed him
He has earned his rank
That's good enough for our family
Haven't you heard the word on the street?
We must not give them any excuses to gossip
Or else how can we face our ancestors?
Don't be upset, Mother
I'II be his wife when I marry him
whatever people say about me
has nothing to do with the Tik's
I won't be ruining the family's reputation
How dare you!
If you wish to ignore the family injunction
do whatever you want
I won't say another word
Grandma!
Kam-fa!
Yes?
Go with me to Chiu-kwong Temple
I must repent
Don't follow me
Look what you have done
Grandma is angry with what you said
Father, please talk to Grandma
Not until she gets over this
How can I open my mouth?
Father... Mother!
Your Honor, I'II offer an humble apology for my mother
It's useless
Mother is not seeing anyone
Let alone you
I'II speak to my Mother
If she'II apologize
Perhaps we can convince Great Madam
and your family can be reunited
Don't complicate matters
I know my Mother
You'll only run against a wall at a time like this
You can't go over there!
Stop! Lunch time!
Get in line, one by one...
Uncle Kwai
What are you doing here?
You're sick
Give them to... Yat-fu
For Yat-fu? Alright...
Here take this... I want to give him these buns
Your Father made these, take them...
Why did you throw them away?
He came to see you even though he's sick
just to hear you call him "Father"
When you die, the slate is clean
It's not that hard to call him
If you don't do it today
you may never have the chance
Uncle Kwai fainted
Uncle Kwai!
What are you doing?
Get back to work
Father!
Get back to work
Father!
Mother, how is Uncle Kwai?
He's still unconscious
The doctor said it'II be any minute
Why did he go see Yat-fu?
Is that his dying wish to hear Yat-fu call him?
Yat-fu called out to him?
That's a turning point
But Kwai has already passed out
He couldn't hear Yat-fu
Now he's too sick
I can't take him to prison to see Yat-fu
Unless he gets to see him
or he won't die peacefully
Let me think about this
You better hurry
Kwai won't last much longer
How is Father? Have you seen him?
I think his time is up
He's too weak to come see you
Please let me see him, just once!
You're serving a sentence
I have no right to let you go
I'm not asking you to do that
I want to see him just once
I'II come straight back to prison afterwards
You can keep the cuffs
I won't try to run
Ting-yuk, I'm begging you
We're brothers
if you won't help me, nobody will
Keep it down!
What won't you see him before?
It was my stupid pride
I don't want him to see me like this
I'm regretting it, Ting-yuk
If I can't see him
I'II never be happy
Let me think about it
Thanks
Wait for me tomorrow
I might find a way
Stay calm, don't tell anyone
Sir!
What is it?
Sir!
When I inspected Clear Water River
I had a tip from an inmate
Sung Ting-yuk will set Sung Yat-fu free
The one who killed Yeung Ka-hei?
Since Tik Yan-kit is involved with this inmate
Here's our chance
We'II pay off the prison guards
When Sung Ting-yuk leaves with Sung Yat-fu
the guards will open the gate
and let my informants go
They will start chaos in Luoyang
When they go on a killing spree
the people will run scared
That will give Tik Yan-kit a major headache
Then we'II impeach him
for dereliction of duty and favoritism
He'll ruin his reputation for good
The prison guards...
...will be silenced
We can kill 2 birds with 1 stone
Tik Yan-kit will be in trouble
and Lee Hin can't count on him anymore
Disposing of him will be a piece of cake
and you'II ascend the throne
Captain Sung
The Minister wants to see Sung Yat-fu
Here's the paper
I'II lead the way
Come out! The Minister wants to see you
You may go
Open the padlock for them
Let's go
Alert the Minister
Right!
Cheung Biu is after the fugitives
Bring your men to intercept them
Yes, sir
Alert all the guards at the gates
Search everyone carefully
Yes, sir
Sung Yat-fu is gone too! Is he...
Have you seen Sung Yat-fu?
Yes, Captain Sung left with him
I didn't think much of it then
Soon afterwards, the fugitives broke out
I saw him with the key and a document
He looked a bit nervous
We'II go to his house
Yes, sir
Father!
Louder, Yat-fu
Only you can wake him up
I'm sorry, Father
Wake up and answer me
You can't go in, Minister
The patient is resting
He's not to be disturbed
Who'd dare to stand in our way?
Minister
Sung Ting-yuk, why did you let the inmate go?
The law should be sympathetic
I'm helping a friend fulfill his wish
I will turn myself in later
You know the impact?
Two inmates broke out
Ting-yuk didn't do it
He only brought Yat-fu home
He didn't let the others go
Then how did they get out?
They also killed the guards!
What?
Dead...
Sung Yat-fu, you must come with me
No, I must see my Father
There's nothing more painful than
separating loved ones in life and death
Please give us more time
I'II bring him in when Uncle Kwai dies
No, I can't take that chance
Take Sung Yat-fu back to the yamen
and spare no effort to apprehend the fugitives
Step aside!
No!
Step aside! The same goes to you
Don't blame my blade
Not until I'm dead
Yat-fu!
You want to hound us to death?
I killed one, I'm willing to kill more
Get out!
Fa-ho loves you
How can you hold her hostage?
Fa-ho!
If I kill myself
Yat-fu will commit suicide
You'll have 2 lives on your hands
Minister, Kwai is dying
Even if he wakes up
it'II only take about another hour
Please have mercy
Sir!
Alright! You win
We'II wait outside
Thank you
Yat-fu, talk to your Father
Let's go outside
This will be a long wait
I'II be back in the courthouse
You stay here with the Lieutenant
Yes, sir
You can't do that!
Prince Ngai will take Sung Yat-fu in custody now
And Sung Ting-yuk
I'm handling this
and it'll be over soon
No need to trouble you, My Lord
Over? Don't forget you still have fugitives at large
I will handle this fairly
You need not worry
But you should worry
The fugitives are on a killing spree
Innocent people are dead
People are running scared
It was Sung Tik-yuk's fault
You're conniving towards your men's outrageous behavior
Take Sung Ting-yuk and Sung Yat-fu into custody
You can't go in
Move it!
They're my prisoners
No one can touch them
You openly covered up for your men
and a convicted criminal
That's total disregard of the law
Sung Yat-fu's father is dying
He only wants to see his son for the last tme
As the local minister, I should let them
A convicted criminal to see is dying father?
That's a lame excuse
I think you've been had, Minister
I believe Sung Yat-fu is a filia son
And if you're wrong?
I'm willing to put my life on the line
and bear the consequence
If you take your life so lightly
Who am I to stop you?
Thank you for your understanding
You may go in with Fa-ho
Yes
Thank you, Minister
Get up and scold me, Father
Father!
Kwai, Yat-fu is here to see you
Am I dreaming?
No, Father! I was stupid
and I was useless
I was ashamed to see you
You must have suffered...
What are you doing?
Don't get up, Uncle Kwai
Master Yuk, for what you have done for us
I can never repay you
Uncle Kwai, we're family
Yat-fu is like my brother
Your business is my business
Right! If he won't help, he's not my son
Father!
Uncle Kwai!
Father!
Get the doctor!
No! My time is up
Don't curse yourself!
You'll live to see 100
Boss
What?
I beg you to look after Yat-fu
Don't worry, Ting-yuk and I will watch over him
Thanks, Boss
Fa-ho
Your turn
I'm right here
I know Yat-fu loves you
but he's in prison
I'II wait for him
Don't worry... Father
My Lord
To Sam and Ti Chin are killing again
They killed over 10 people on the street
How many more body counts can you take?
As the governor of Luoyang
the city's order is your top priority
You failed to apprehend the fugitives
instead, you allowed your man to help an escaped convict
Since you have total disregard for public safety
I'II take over from here
Don't take advantage of the situation
Ching-luen!
Sir!
Take them away
Yes, sir
I will explain to Her Majesty
I'd like to see that
Luoyang is the capital of Da Zhou
the foundation of the state
How can we stand the audacity of the fugitives?
To Sam and Ti Chin are dangerous criminals
Since their escape
they're likely to kill innocent people
It was Tik Yan-kit's dereliction of duty
that led to the bloodshed in Luoyang
Tik Yan-kit defied the law
and covered up for his man
He's not fit to be governor
He should be dismissed
Minister Tik, what can you say for yourself?
Your Majesty, I should be held responsible
but Sung Yat-fu's father is dying
He was worried sick in prison
Captain Sung let him go
out of a sense of pity
What he did was inexcusable
but not entirely unforgivable
If I were in his shoes
I would have done the same
to help Sung Yat-fu
Your Majesty, I made a mistake
I will bear the consequence
It's not Minister Tik's fault
Captain Sung, watch yourself
I'm sorry, sir
Don't be presumptuous in front of Her Majesty
Sung Ting-yuk, you acted arbitrarily
you knew releasing a convicted felon
will implicate your superior and get yourself killed
If you discussed with Minister Tik beforehand
he would have used his discretion to bend the rules
and you wouldn't have started so much trouble
Understand?
Yes, Your Majesty
Minister Tik, you failed to discipline your subordinate
You're equally guilty
I understand
Someone must run Luoyang
I urge Your Majesty to designate
the responsibility to Prince Ngai
Apprehending the fugitives is top priority
You should not complicate matters
or it'II cause chaos
Sung Yat-fu will return to prison
and serve his remaining sentence
Thank you, Your Majesty
You lost the fugitives
It is your job to apprehend them
I will not go easy on you
If you fail to capture them
you'll be punished
Tik Yan-kit, Sung Ting-yuk
anything more you wish to say?
Thank you, Your Majesty
I will do my best to catch the fugitives
Greetings, My Lord
Whether you're loyal to me
this is the time to prove it
Wound yourselves with these daggers
then tell spread the word
you were wounded by the fugitives
Prince Ngai wants you to scare everyone
so they'II blame Tik Yan-kit
Pick them up!
Yes, we're always loyal to you
Good!
I'II take my leave now
To Sam and Ti Chin hate Tik Yan-kit
they can kill him for us
Sui-wan, what do you think of my plan?
You don't have to discuss with me
Whatever you have decided
It doesn't matter what I say
Of course not! You're the brain
I always listen to you
You flatter me
Do you like the tea?
Yes
Good! I made them especially for you
You did?
Yin-tak, help your Mother to her room
Yes
I have work to do
Kwong-yuen, check for any clues
They don't talk much
When they do, they yell at people
The chain is hacked off
A jail break?
Next to the guard's body
we found an opened padlock
It's supposed to hold the chain
If it's already opened
why hack off the chain?
To fake a prison break
Sir
Well?
You were right
50 taels of gold were hidden in the guards' houses
Someone paid them off
and they died for the money
I must catch To Sam and Ti Chin
You barely recovered from the torture from Prince Ngai
How can you tackle those felons?
I started this and I got your Father in trouble
I must do this even if it kills me
But nothing can stop the lovebirds of Luoyang
Where are they hiding?
We have no clues anyway
Let's go outside and try our luck
It isn't fair, my son!
There's no justice
Lieutenant! Captain!
To Sam and Ti Chin did it again
Damn!
Tik Yan-kit's negligence
is the reason so many people are dead
We're trying to catch them
We can't count on you
That's right!
Exactly!
He's incompetent!
You can't trust them!
Pray to the Gods, trust yourselves
Let's go
Get lost!
Greetings, Your Majesty
What happened to you two?
Minister Chiu and I met to discuss a state matter
we ran into the fugitives
They said they will kill all court officials
They bragged about
chopping off Minister Tik's head
to get even for their arrest
They demanded that the court should stop trying to arrest them
otherwise they will go on a killing spree
and kill all court officials
This is outrageous!
They're after Tik Yan-kit
but took it out on other officials instead
Those fugitives affront the law
and killed innocent people of Luoyang
This is an insult to the Court
To catch them is our top priority
or there'II be no peace
They know Your Majesty is close to the people
If they have the audacity
to plan an attack on you
the consequence is unimaginable
It's Tik Yan-kit's fault
everyone feels insecure
Discontent is widespread among the people
They are sick and tired of Tik Yan-kit
We urge Your Majesty to punish Tik Yan-kit
to pacify the people and put their minds to ease
Minister Tik, what's the status?
There has been no progress
Mind your health, Your Majesty
As the governor of Luoyang
you failed to apprehend the felons
and everyone is running scared
I really should punish you
I'm sorry, Your Majesty
Here's your last chance
You have 3 more days
to make an arrest
I will do my best
3 days is not enough!
Let's ask Her Majesty for more time
Stay calm!
You need a clear mind to think
You have any leads?
Not yet
I'm worried about Mother
She's still at the temple
We must go get her
She's still mad at us
We'II drag her if we have to
Right! Let's go
Go to Hell, Tik Yan-kit
Protect the Minister
You?
Surprised?
Are you alright?
I'm fine
Your Honor
You're despicable, Tik Yan-kit
You want me dead
so I beat you at your own game
I used my Mother as the bait
and swapped with Captain Sung in the forest
to catch you off guard
You have affronted the law with your killings
It's my job to arrest you
I heard you made the arrest
I came to welcome you
You're well informed
I must be
the safety of Luoyang is at stake
Sung Ting-yuk is your subordinate
you should hand over the case
just to be fair
Her Majesty has ordered me
to escort the felons to prison
pending her verdict