You promised to do 3 things for me.
Buy 70 catties of hairy crabs from Dongting Lake.
Law Kau is the county Salt Officer.
I want you to get rid of him.
This is the third thing I want you to do.
I am your wife.
Shall I send you off?
Where is she?
Honey!
Why don't you sleep in a bit?
Then I can't see you!
I must bring the good news to the Bureau.
Do that after breakfast.
What are you making?
I wanted to make red bean congee,
but the rope snapped when I tried to get water from the well.
It must have worn out. Let me fix it.
No. Let's eat out!
Alright!
Where is Leopard?
Maybe he is out for fun.
That's true! He's so naughty!
That's right!
How is Wan Loy and her father?
Everything is back to normal.
She has been a good girl.
She comes to Peach Blossom Grove to clean up,
and keeps asking me when you'll be back
and whether we'll re-open for business.
But I don't want you to work so hard.
Of course we must re-open.
Or else the coal you got me would be wasted.
Honey... What?
There's something different about you.
Like what? Prettier?
That's a given! I don't know how to put it.
Never mind. Let's eat!
Dumplings in soup should be like a lantern when you lift it,
and like chrysanthemum when you put it down.
Poor appearance.
The stuffing should be made with lean pork from the pig's hind leg.
Poor ingredient.
My wife always speaks her mind.
The soya milk is tasteless!
Like you always say, it sucks!
What do you want?
I want to pay my bill!
People will poison us if we eat out again.
I'm only teaching them.
I finally know what's different about you.
What?
Whenever we dined out,
you'd always wash the bowls and chopsticks,
but you didn't do that just now.
I was used to waiting on you.
I didn’t mind eating all the dirt.
I'm still hungry. Let's go over there...
Tao Fa, why did you ignore me?
Because you thought I was a prostitute.
Because you look exactly alike!
Here...please accept my apology.
Alright!
Your rolls are still the best!
Can you tell Uncle Kwa to send 10 catties Of yam to the Peach Blossom Grove?
Sure! Thank you!
Bye!
Honey!
You knew there's a prostitute who looks exactly like you?
You'll know everything when you make a trip to the market.
Does she really look like me?
No, you're much prettier!
Prostitutes are flirtatious and coquettish.
Let's go home and wrestle.
Let's go for a boat ride.
Boat ride?
I know of a beautiful place.
Let's take a boat ride on the lake
and make everyone jealous.
Whatever you say! Good!
In the middle of this beautiful scenery,
with your arms around me,
is something I have always dreamed of.
Recite a poem for me.
The moon reflects on the silver lake,
The water is still like a mirror,
The Dongting scenery in a distance,
is like a green snail in a silver basin.
I wish we could freeze this moment.
The day you left for Wuzhou,
remember what happened at the pier?
You tried to come after me and jumped into the water,
luckily someone fished you out.
No man loves his wife so much,
I'm so lucky to have a husband like you.
You're not afraid?
Afraid of what?
Neither one of us can swim,
if we fall into the water, we'll both drown.
That's why we never took any boat rides.
Perhaps one's courage grows with age.
Tao Fa works like a cow and does everything,
her hands could never be soft and tender.
What are you talking about?
Your pulse is surging and strong
from at least 10 years of practising kung fu.
You're not Tao Fa.
Of course I am.
Quit your act, Yan Mei-leung!
You're scaring me, Honey!
Because I missed my wife too much
I gave you a chance to take advantage of me.
Why did you do it, Yan Mei-leung?
Why can't you let me be Tao Fa for a bit longer?
Why won't you let me enjoy being married to you?
Why did you disguise as Tao Fa?
No one has ever rejected me.
You must keep your promise and do 3 things for me.
You had fun last night too.
Want to show me the door already?
What's so good about me?
Why go out of your way to...are you mad?
Yes! I even killed your wife so that I could take her place forever.
No, you didn't kill her!
I'm capable of killing anyone.
Where is she?
If she's dead, will you love me instead?
Will you let me be your wife?
No, not even if you're going to kill me.
Don't think I'll back down just because we went to bed.
Tao Fa so much as loses a hair,
I will slice you to death!
Such a loving husband!
If Tao Fa found out about us, she'd wish she were dead.
You're not afraid I'd kill you?
Then you'll never see Tao Fa, my darling kid sister again.
Peach Blossom Grove, I'm back!
At least you didn't bring a woman home.
What a mess!
Where did this puppy come from?
What's your name?
Such a nice puppy...You must be friends with my Honey.
Are you hungry? You're chewing on my clothes
I'll fix you something to eat!
Here. ..eat this.
Enjoy the food while I go to the market.
I'll fix something good for your father.
Where am I?
How did I end up in here?
Oh, no! I was going to the market...
Why did I pass out?
You're awake!
Who are you?
Honey!
Are you alright? I was worried to death!
What's wrong? Don't scare me!
Am I dreaming?
Oh my goodness! I must be dead.
My spirit has left my body.
That's why I can see my body.
But what happened to my body?
My maid found you passed out on the street.
Your purse had been stolen.
She was quite scared to see that we look exactly alike.
Who is she? Why do we look so alike?
She said she's your long lost older sister.
Sister?
You were a baby when we were separated.
Naturally you don't remember.
Our father's name was Kong Tsi-kei,
and So Ping was our mother.
We're identical twins.
My real name is Kong Man. You're Kong Lai.
Father took us with him to Wuzhou on business.
We ran into bandits along the way.
Our parents split up, each with one of us.
You and Mother fell into a rapid stream.
Mother was killed and you went missing.
Father thought you were both dead,
so we started our wandering life.
Father never recovered from losing you and Mother.
When I was 10 years old, he died on our way to Bianjing.
Father...
After I buried him,
I became a beggar on the streets.
I was adopted by Big Brother Miu,
who taught me kung fu and street smarts
and turned me into the treacherous
and money hungry Yan Mei-leung.
Maybe because we're twins,
I've always felt that you're still alive.
When I was 20, I finally found you in Wuzhou.
Why didn't you tell me?
You're a decent woman and I'm from the underworld.
I don't want to disrupt your life.
I went to Wuzhou to make sure you're still alive.
I was pleased to see that you were happy with your life.
And I thought my parents had east me into the river like garbage.
I should have told you sooner,
so that you'd know our parents loved you very much.
They even sacrificed their lives for you.
I'm not alone in this world.
I have an elder sister!
MY dear!
My dear! Sis!
I know I should not disturb you when you're busy with state affairs,
but can you let me say something?
Go ahead!
The Kungsuen family has made a great contribution to Song.
What you did to my uncle and cousins...
Save the recounting.
I punished 26 people in the clan altogether!
I had them removed from office and confiscated their fortune,
or banished them to the border.
I have never pleaded with you for anything,
but I can't stand to see my 84 year-old mother
watch her sons and grandsons homeless and broke.
I beg you to revoke the order
and reinstate everyone's position, so that I can...
I'm afraid I can’t do that!
They have done great damage to this country.
They have been denounced for taking bribes and bending the law.
I was just going by the book.
Don't forget your Father promised
he would always be generous towards my family.
How dare you bring up Father!
I know about you and Uncle Tuen.
You're still able to sit there peacefully as the Empress Dowager
all because I considered your old age.
There's nothing between me and your Uncle Tuen.
I hope you won't listen to those rumours.
If you don't want people to know what you have done, don't do it.
I wanted Uncle Tuen to repent what he has done,
but you send him bird's nest every day.
He's my brother-in-law after all.
Stop quibbling.
I won't believe you anymore.
You both conspired against me
and you wanted to kill me.
I have no intention to kill you.
I beg your forgiveness if there's any misunderstanding,
I beg you to...
Go ahead and beg anyone you like,
just stop begging me.
Hide yourself in the Po Hing Palace,
and try not to scare anyone like an old monster.
Go ahead and beg anyone you like,
just stop begging me.
Hide yourself in the Po Hing Palace,
and try not to scare anyone like an old monster.
I was so ferocious I even scared myself.
She only bullies the good and fears the evil.
You must be strong to keep her in her place.
Mother is already old and haggard.
To get such a scolding from me,
is like putting salt on her wound.
Besides, her clan...
Don't be soft like a woman!
Her clan has brought great damage to Song.
Even after being removed from their posts,
they still wine and dine and show no remorse
You must take precautions and show no mercy
or else ashes may burn again.
You're right! I can’t be too careful!
Have you read the reports I have approved?
Did I make any mistakes?
You're beginning to get a hang of handling state affairs.
You only need some fine tuning.
For instance if the Ministry of Personnel has no special requests,
you can cut their budget by half
and use the money as relief fund for the ﬂood in Fuzhou.
The state granary can only stock 10,000 stones of grain.
That's hardly enough for feed the victims.
I'm glad you're here to give me advice.
I'll make the changes right away!
You're diligent and love your subjects.
If you need me, I'll do my best to help.
That's great.
Since I stripped Kungsuen Sai-cheung of his post,
I need someone who can help me as the Prime Minister.
Minister Suen has sewed under 2 Emperors,
he's upright and loyal,
you should consider him.
You're my only choice.
I'm afraid I'm not worthy of the appointment.
Leading the Bureau is my job.
When you were on leave,
Chuen-kung and Cheung-sing saw through Uncle Tuen's conspiracy.
That means they'll do well on their own.
Let them run the Bureau,
you'll assist me in the Palace.
I'm too old to be the Prime Minister.
But you're still hale and hearty.
You can do the job with skill and ease.
Say no more. I'll give you one month
to pick your successor and sort things out.
As you wish, Your Majesty!
You told me before you finish going overall the reports,
I must remind you not to leave your desk.
I need a break!
I have a date with Consort Yuen.
Will you wise up?
No matter what noise you hear,
don't come inside. Understand?
Yes, Sire!
My dear, here I come!
Your Majesty!
You're undressed?
Come out!
Yes, Your majesty!
Greetings, Your Majesty!
Why are you dressed like that?
You're working so hard in handling state affairs,
I should no longer indulge you in song and dance.
I will never dance again or fool around.
Why this outfit?
I'm deeply sorry about the panlong stick.
I found a mentor who taught me kung fu.
I've been learning that for some time
and today I'd like to show you.
What?
Wait up, Pak-nin! I have a letter of recommendation for you.
I have spoken to General Pacification.
He thinks very highly of you as well.
As long as you ask Master Fung nicely to stamp his seal on this letter...
I won't work under General Pacification.
His Majesty wants Master Fung to be the Prime Minister,
Chu Cheung-sing will become the Commissioner of the Bureau.
Everyone at the Sun Section is preparing for celebrations for him.
You should start making plans.
General Pacification is a rough-neck soldier,
I will never kowtow to him.
Don't worry about me. I have other plans.
It's Master Fung and Commander Chu.
Are they looking at us?
No!
They're pretending they didn't see me.
I'm sure they're talking about me.
Everyone at the Bureau is talking about me.
As long as I finish my mission,
I won't pay attention to the gossip.
We have to meet the others. Let's go.
I saw a picture of the water-driven astronomical clock tower today.
There is an armillary sphere at the top for celestial observation.
In the middle is a celestial globe
that tracks the celestial bodies.
In the bottom is a timing device that tells the time.
It was such an eye-opener.
In time, everything under the sky will no longer be a mystery.
Song has so many talented people!
Didn't you summon me to give you a report?
I have no worries as long as you're here.
I don't want to be the Commissioner.
I have seen how Song prospered in the past decades.
As a Song subject, you have tunnel vision.
I don't have any ambition.
One must understand the rise and fall of dynasties.
I can't handle anything major,
and can't be bothered with anything petty.
I recommend Chuen-kung as the Commissioner.
Even with Wan-ling and Yeung Mau ﬂocking around him,
they haven't affected him at all.
Besides, he's tight with His Majesty,
I'm sure His Majesty will approve of him being the Commissioner.
Alright...
You're not scolding me?
You have done me a huge favour by crumbling Prince Tuen's conspiracy.
I know it feels lonely at the top.
If you really don't want the position,
I can't force you.
It's your call whether you want to take the position.
So unlike you to say that.
One day if I take up the Prime Minister position,
I will just be doing it against my will.
I'm not getting any younger,
this may very well be my last duty.
You may be old, but you're still full of aspirations.
I spent most of my life grooming you,
even I can't tell if I've been doing the right thing.
Watch it! What's wrong?
Old Ghost is moaning and groaning.
How is Law Kau's case coming along?
He must have heard someone wanted to kill him.
He had already put on the soft silk armour given to him by His Majesty.
Are you sure about this? I could die!
Don't move!
Hey.
The armour Tai-lik is wearing,
is made of the same material as Law Kau's.
It's supposed to be impenetrable.
Not necessarily.
Zhanlu Sword?
I took it out from the arsenal,
to see how sharp it really is.
Yeung Mau, catch!
Hey...Zhanlu is made from a meteor from the sky.
It can cut open anything.
You'll chop me up like a melon!
No way...
Stand still!
Here...I borrowed this from the tailor!
Great!
Since Tai-lik is wearing the armour,
forget the wooden frame. Let Tai-lik do it.
You're such a pal.
I'll let you put in on.
Yeung Mau, hit harder!
Mau! I'm fine!
Did you injure a tendon?
No.
Let me see.
I'm fine!
I've examined Law Kau's body.
The sword cut through the armour
from the chest all the way to the back.
Law Kau's missing a piece of skin on his right shoulder.
I don't know about that.
I only know his bodyguards and his family
were all killed by a sword in one blow.
The wounds are neat and smooth.
The murder weapon must be very sharp.
You have to strike very hard even with the Zhanlu Sword to cut through the armour.
Yet the killer easily cut through it to kill him.
Zhanlu is No 1 on the weapons list.
Is there something more powerful?
Yes, Black Gold Sword.
What?
7 years ago, a great amount of siderite was discovered.
Because of its hard consistency,
the late Emperor ordered General Ma Chun-chiu
to make Black Gold Swords with it.
General Ma was then tasked with escorting the swords to the border,
so that they can be used against the ]in dogs.
But they were ambushed on the way.
The swords disappeared and the soldiers were killed.
General Ma was the sole survivor.
He was suspected of stealing the swords and was imprisoned.
General Ma Chun-chiu?
That's your father!
He committed suicide in jail.
The Black Gold Swords were never found.
If Law Kau was killed by a Black Gold Sword,
what happened to the rest of them?
If your father had stolen the swords,
he should have thought of a plan to free himself.
There are too many unanswered questions.
It's possible he was framed and died wrongfully.
(Chat Sheung Kei)
They have everything here!
Sky Dragon Sword?
The dragons still seem to come to live after 100 years!
Don't touch that!
Just wanted to have a look!
Don't be rude!
Master Chuen-kung, you finally let me meet the girl you love!
Don't talk nonsense!
This is Uncle Ying, owner of Chat Sheung Kei.
He was our butler, this is Field Officer Yeung Mau.
Hello, Uncle Ying!
Yeung Mau? People call me One-eyed Ying.
I have something to ask you.
What happened to the Black Gold Swords?
They are ominous objects.
All those who touched them met an untimely death.
Since your father lost them in transport,
no one has seen them again.
Have the Liao assassins struck across the border?
I haven't heard.
Any activities in the underworld?
I don't think so.
You don't know anything!
And you call yourself a veteran!
The Black Gold Swords came back into the picture.
It may help prove Father's innocence.
If he was indeed framed for the crime,
I'd do anything to clear his name.
I didn't want your father to die a broken man either.
But there are no leads, you must be patient.
I understand. Keep your eyes and ears open.
I will.
No hurry but be quick.
Chuen-kung, don't be so pushy!
We're used to that.
Master Chuen-kung has suffered over the years.
It's water under the bridge.
Let's not bring that up.
But there's something I must bring up.
Hing-yee died 6 months ago.
They say she drowned herself in the river.
Watch where you're going!
Hing-yee was your fiancee?
Yes!
When your family fell on hard times,
she'd rather kill herself than marry you.
Yet you're mourning her death.
You're very kind.
She did come to me once.
My husband beats me up whenever he gets drunk.
Chuen-kung, how could I be so stupid
to leave you and marry someone else?
Will you take me back?
You can't turn back the clock.
Madam To, what's done cannot be undone.
I'm afraid we won't meet again until we die.
Unfortunately what I said came true.
So I'm not as tough as I have imagined.
I couldn't get over her.
You wallow in the past and give up the present.
Now I know why you rejected me.
What do you know?
Why can't you get yourself off the hook?
Take a look at what's in front of you.
You really think I'm so good.
You want to be with me?
Yes!
Let's pretend for a moment we both love each other,
and we're a pair of lovebirds.
Come with me.
Let's pretend for a moment we both love each other,
and we're a pair of lovebirds.
Come with me.
Ying-toi went to school and met San-pak.
The two were inseparable and were secretly engaged...
Close your eyes, imagine what our future will be like.
...Ying-toi was engaged and will get married today,
while San-pak is on his death bed...
Your dedication finally convinced me
and we got married.
You gave birth to a few children,
and had to stay home to raise them.
You also had no time to dress up.
I'm obsessed with medicine
and work through the night at the Bureau.
I often forget to come home.
I'm not the kind to enjoy any pleasure
and I don't know how to please my wife or raise my children.
And we end up fighting all the time.
In the end, you spent every night alone until you die of old age.
Is that the love you're pursuing?
When you want to turn back,
you're too old and ugly to start over.
Just like Hing-yes, who married a creep.
Not only did she waste her time,
she also lost her life.
You won't scare me off!
Cheung-sing and Tao Fa are still a loving couple after 10 years.
That's because they truly love each other.
But I don't love you.
What will it take for you to love me?
I don't know and I won't.
Don't let go!
Let me enjoy this dream.
Give me half an hour.
Can't believe Chuen-kung can be so heartless
You're more than worthy of him in every way.
Who's Hing-yee? Where did she come from?
You can't force love!
He doesn't have a tender heart.
You won't win him over,
his heart is made of iron,
harder than kudzu root.
I've made soup with kudzu root.
Really?
Kudzu root, adzuki bean and pork shin.
One bowl for each of you.
Drink it while it's hot.
Hold it! You drink this one!
Fine!
Wait...drink this one!
What do you mean?
You think I'll poison you?
No, but it doesn't hurt to be careful!
I had plenty of chances if I wanted to.
If I wanted to hurt you,
I wouldn't risk my life to kill Tin Goong Goong.
I can't believe you still suspect me!
Tai-lik!
Look! You're in love with Chuen-kung.
She should hate your guts.
This soup can turn you into nothing but bones.
This soup is poisonous? It smells good.
Wan-ling, are you doing something evil?
No!
Fine! I get no thanks.
I don't want anyone to drink it!
I'll drink it!
Exactly! Don't let it go to waste!
Don't...
You gave yourself away!
The more you try to stop them, the more fishy it is.
Master Fung was being very lenient on you and let you stay.
Have you no self-respect?
I knew you're up to no good.
What did you put in the soup?
I'm fine...just a bit hot!
Wan-ling, you're so pretty!
His pulse is strong and firm, surging like a ﬂood.
Kwong! Chun! Take him to the bathroom,
put him in cold water and neutralise the drug.
Right!
We'll take a bath together!
Right!
Let's go take a bath!
Come on!
You put an aphrodisiac in the soup!
You'll ruin Yeung Mau!
Do you care about her that much?
Just go public if you want her so badly,
don't sneak around behind our backs.
What are you talking about?
I saw you two! You have no shame!
I saw you holding hands!
Still! You shouldn't have put aphrodisiac in our soup!
Quit your act!
You love Yeung Mau so much.
I'd be doing you a favour!
You should give me a red packet for being the matchmaker.
Tai-lik!
You little witch!
Listen, if you ambush me,
I'll kill you and then kill myself!
A girl's chastity is worth more than her life.
You're a girl too! Have you no shame?
Pack your things! You're not welcome here!
You're throwing me out?
I risked my life for what?
I was doing it for the Bureau and for you.
Now that you're safe, you want to get rid of me?
If you know your place and behave,
I can still treat you like a sister.
If you want to hurt people with your malicious tricks,
you must leave at once.
Fine! Don't forget you threw me out!
I swear since you don't want me,
I'll take any man who comes along.
You said I'm bad. I'll show you how bad I can be.
You put me up to it!
Chuen-kung, Wan-ling is still young, and didn't know any better.
Go after her...
Let her go! She's hopeless!
I'll go look in on Choi!
Wan-ling is really amazing with poison.
It took Chuen-kung 2 hours to undo what she has done.
If you don't root out this aphrodisiac completely,
it will damage his organs.
Luckily Choi is fine now.
Choi is fine, but we don't know if Wan-ling would do something stupid.
She tried to set you up,
you're not angry with her?
Love can make people crazy.
That's why she hates Yeung Mau.
Just like I'd love to stab you to death,
and I can be with Yeung Mau for good.
But I won't, because I have studied the classics.
Jerk! I don't like your smile!
Did you take an aphrodisiac too?
Luckily my cousin and I love each other.
She's tame as a lamb.
I love no one else but her,
and no one has come between us.
You'd better get ready to be a bachelor forever.
We'll see how long that'll last!
Don't bother to invite me to the wedding.
You'll be a henpecked husband forever.
That's better than being a bachelor.
Let's split up and look for her.
Relax! Mau has gone to see Sap-kau.
Wan-ling must have gone to him for some gossip.
You go that way. We'll go this way.
Wan-ling and I had a drink here.
Have you seen Wan-ling?
She was completely drunk
and left about an hour ago.
Why didn't you stop her?
Why? Everyone gem drunk all the time.
How can I stop them all?
Yeung Maul Sap-kau!
Chuen-kung! Chuen-kung!
Did you find Wan-ling?
The owner said she left an hour ago and was totally drunk.
She couldn't have gone very far.
Let's look for her nearby.
Wan-ling! Wan-ling!
Hush...Wan-ling!
Wan-ling!
What happened?
I was drunk and someone raped me.
What? Who was it?
Let me die!
No!
Calm down!
I won't let you!
Calm down!
That drunk!
Yuen!
Tai-lik!
Wan-ling is in trouble.
Yuen is missing too!
What's going on?
I was looking for Wan-ling,
and I saw Yuen climb up the roof top,
so I followed him over here.
But he disappeared in a blink.
So much is happening tonight.
That's Yuen's voice!
It's from over there!
A dead end?
Yuen!
Yuen! Yuen!