Don't tell anyone about this.
Don't let anyone know I was wearing a ninja suit,
or I snuck out at night.
Yam Man, come get the bad man!
I'm in love with Yeung Mau.
Ngau Tai-lik, enough of your shenanigans.
He's just pretending it!
Cheung-sing, you won't get away!
We're brothers. Do you have to corner me?
Pak-nin, don't do it!
He did it, but don't kill him!
I'm doing this for you.
How could you finger me?
You must come with me, Yam Man.
I snuck out because I have a bone to pick with this quack.
I'm not Yam Man.
Commander She, this man doesn't look like someone nice.
My husband is punishing him for the people.
Please don't arrest him.
I told you. I'm not Yam Man!
Word is out. You'd better admit it.
Admit it if you're man enough.
Yam Man, even if you go to jail,
the people will still respect you.
But I'm not. How can I admit it?
Pak-nin, I'm sure he's not Yam Man.
He's just a victim of this quack.
Shut up, Chuen-kung!
The quack's name is Yu Chung-ching.
He's back to his old ways as soon as he got out of jail.
The potion Tao Fa is making for Cheung-sing
contains wild yam, eucommia bark,
angelica root, aconite, rehmannia,
cornus fruit and deerhorn glue;
all of which are for kidney yang deficiency,
spermatorrhea and weak loin and knees.
You have kidney yang deficiency?
Spermatorrhea?
You're impotent?
Cheung-sing, this potion is all wrong!
You have rashes all over your body.
It means it's too strong for you.
Poor you, Tao Fa!
He's the reason you can't bear a child.
This is so humiliating! Let's go home!
No! You all are covering up for him.
Then how come whenever Yam Man strikes,
you went out according to the duty roster?
Since Cheung-sing came back to the Bureau,
Choi, Yuen, Kwong and Chun have been filling out the roster.
What about the Phecda Catch?
Only someone from the Bureau knows that.
Yam Man used that to catch Saimun Ching.
How do you explain that?
You mean this?
Sap-kau has taught me that too!
That's what you call the Phecda Catch?
You all know that?
I taught Tao Fa for her self-defense.
I taught Sap-kau 10 years ago.
I'm not sure if he has taught anyone else.
The yam field was a mistake.
We're all mistaken.
You're not Yam Man!
We shouldn't have given out tea at the yam field.
Pak-nin, Cheung-sing came to Fan Toi Avenue to see the quack.
Chuen-kung gave you this for your itch.
Busybody!
I'm sorry. If I knew your reason,
I would never have followed you.
You're just doing your job.
I know how you feel.
We're orphans who want to carry on the family line.
The big fire killed my entire family,
leaving me as the sole survivor.
My Father wanted me to carry on the ancestral line.
That's why I must have children.
I feel so useless.
We all have different aspirations.
Since we were kids, you've always done better than me at work and at play.
I hardly call that useless.
Over 10 years ago, we let a rapist get away.
Remember how Master Fung reprimanded us?
Yes, we stayed up for 3 nights in a row
until we caught the rapist
and changed the Old Ghost's opinion of us.
We swore by the wine bottle
we'd make Commander in 5 years,
and Assistant Director in 10 years.
You've done your duty, served the Bureau well,
and helped the Old Ghost against all odds.
I was bad. I was away for 10 years.
Now I don't expect to earn merit.
I just want to avoid making mistakes.
Still water runs deep.
You're the truly gifted one.
No, you have keen vision.
No, you stand above all others.
Enough! You're giving me goose bumps.
What's wrong with you?
We've just finished mopping the floor!
Did you wash your hands after using the toilet?
What's the matter with you?
He's very dirty. I'll wipe him down!
Don't bother!
This place is sparkling clean. Is there an epidemic?
What took you so long? We're in chaos!
Tao Fa feels dizzy and suffers from vomiting and diarrhea.
Her legs are so weak she can't get out of bed.
You were not here and we had no one to turn to!
Luckily Sap-kau was here!
Tao Fa was white as a ghost.
I was so worried that
I knocked on the doctor's door in the middle of the night.
Stop going around in circles. Tell us what's wrong!
What's wrong with Tao Fa?
Wan-ling, what did the doctor say?
Cheung-sing, you must be good to her.
Whatever she asks of you, you must say "yes"
Why are you all teary-eyed? She's dying?
Life is about birth, aging, sickness and death.
Tell me what's going on!
Tao Fa's life...
It's your fault.
The doctor gave her 2 months.
Honey!
Why 2 months?
2 months is already killing me. Imagine when the time comes...
How could I be so stupid?
I didn't notice anything wrong!
How can you just have 2 months?
You've always been strong.
I thought you were very healthy.
Look! You're white as a ghost!
What did the doctor say? Why 2 months?
The doctor said it's normal.
2 months is normal? What happened?
He said...I'd better not say!
It'll bring bad luck!
May I take your pulse?
Chuen-kung, take a look!
Tao Fa...
What?
Why is she smiling?
Why not? You expect me to cry?
How old are you?
This is not a joke!
You want to scare Chu Cheung-sing to death?
You only gain from hard work not frivolity.
Just kidding!
2 months doesn't mean she's dying!
I know! She's pregnant!
I'm going to be a father?
Are you kidding me? I can kill for that!
It's absolutely true!
You're going to be a father!
I thought I had been eating too much!
The baby cleared your name!
It proves you're as virile as ever.
I'm so excited my heart is racing!
You got your wish, Cheung-sing!
I'll be the godfather for sure!
I'll definitely be the godmother.
You think so?
Oh shut up!
What's wrong, Honey? You want to cry?
No, I don't want to cry!
But I saw you...
I have never seen a man cry!
Go ahead...
Stop trying to stir up trouble!
Get out of their way, go...
Don't! You must set an example
or your son will become a cry baby!
I didn't say I was going to cry.
But you're teary-eyed!
I guess where there is will, there is a way.
I started praying to the gods last night
and my prayers are answered today!
And I thought I was barren,
I dared not pour wine for your ancestors all these years.
They'll love you so much!
From now on, we can hold up our heads.
Thanks for your present, Honey.
I should thank you for giving me a son.
Don't mention it!
Thanks, Honey!
Thanks!
Mother! Uncle Tuen! Gentlemen...
The dishes I've prepared for you are incomparable delicacies
and better than the Heavenly Queen Mother's peaches.
Please enjoy...
Thank you, Your Majesty!
Dried yam?
Fried yam?
Preserved yam?
Sweet soup with yam?
A yam feast?
Looks like you're doing this for a reason.
Delicacies made from yam have become popular lately.
That has stirred me up quite a bit.
That's because people are stupid.
Master Fung, when can you arrest Yam Man?
We're doing our best, Sir.
That's not good enough!
Mother, that's not my intention.
No doubt what Yam Man did was outrageous!
But his attempt to uphold justice and punish evildoers
has prompted me to do some thinking.
I feel that my performance for the people has been wanting.
The appearance of Yam Man is an awakening blow to me.
I have decided to pardon him.
That's a wise decision, Your Majesty!
You're encouraging people to take the law into their own hands.
That's asking for trouble, you must reconsider.
The reason people adore Yam Man is that
corruption is widespread.
The people loathe corrupt officials
and have longed for someone like Yam Man to uphold justice for them.
I can win them over with an anti-corruption campaign.
That's quite an ambitious scheme.
How do you define corruption?
When, how and who will take the lead in this campaign?
We can start any time.
The Phecda Bureau has made some suggestions.
Fung Nam-tin...
The late Emperor offered high salaries to encourage officials to be incorruptible.
Too bad some people are insatiable and have abused their power
while the Ministry of War has only made an
half-hearted attempt to fight corruption.
It won't be easy to enforce it effectively.
How dare you accuse me!
Well said, Fung Nam-tin!
Chuen-kung, carry on!
Corrupted officials are inextricably connected to each other.
We must have enormous courage to stamp out corruption.
Please prepare 100 coffins,
99 of them for the corrupt officials...
Save the last one for me.
He's bent on going up against my family!
That bumbling fool is ignoramus.
He thinks a yam feast can help him run the country properly?
His refusal to reinstate my nephew is already a slight to me.
How dare you! I only drink Wuzi green tea.
Why did you give me Maojian?
His Majesty gave the order to prohibit extravagance in the palace.
We must serve tea that is one grade lower.
That's outrageous!
You may go!
Yes, Sir!
Contain your temper. He's still the Emperor.
If my own son were still alive,
this fool would never become the Emperor.
The situation is different now.
Judging from the feast just now,
His Majesty is counting on the support of the Phecda Bureau,
and Fung Nam-tin has the ambition to become the Prime Minister.
Based on what?
People from the Bureau are not ordinary folks.
The campaign against corruption is only an excuse to eradicate your followers.
When the time is right,
they'll come after you.
I won't take this lying down!
The Bureau and Fung Nam-tin must go!
Don't worry, I still control the army.
They won't dare do anything reckless.
Let me take care of the Bureau.
I'm counting on you!
These minions are giving me such a headache.
Really? Better now?
I left Mother and Uncle Tuen speechless.
It felt so good!
It's a tough battle fighting corruption.
The Bureau and I will do our best to help Your Majesty.
With your help, anything is possible!
What I want the most
is for the people to praise me like they praise Yam Man.
Because the people will not be poor when I'm around.
People will be well fed and worry free because of you.
If the people have any trouble,
it'd be great if they come to me and not Yam Man.
I believe Yam Man only wants
corrupt officials to be contained
and Your Majesty to be determined to make the country strong.
If you're willing to pardon Yam Man,
I'm sure he'd be grateful
and the people will be relieved.
Who is this Yam Man?
Why use yam as his symbol?
How can he fly over eaves and walk on walls?
I'd love to meet him in person.
I don't think he'll show his face again.
Why is that?
If the people are not bullied under your policy of benevolence,
there's no need to fight injustice.
Then I'd rather not meet him!
He can also get some rest.
Yes, for as long as he likes.
We're in luck...
The Emperor is great! Serves you right!
Am I dreaming? His Majesty kept his word
He is punishing the corrupt officials!
No, you're not dreaming!
It's absolutely true!
Good! Yam Man has been pardoned!
Bravo!
You said the edict was just an act,
and a trap to catch Yam Man.
Now you must admit defeat.
His Majesty fooled me.
I deserve to lose 10 taels.
What do you mean?
I don't understand.
He turned over a new leaf, stupid!
His Majesty is cracking down on corruption,
I'm willing to pay for fireworks to celebrate.
I simply adore Yam Man.
Let's have a big celebration.
Listen, anyone who goes to Yuk Tak Massage Parlour,
Sei Fong Inn and Yee Heung Lau will get a 50% discount.
Great!
Hurry up!
Go have a good time!
Great!
We'll play mahjong after dim sum.
No, you must practise for the special exam.
It's so hard. No, thanks.
His Majesty has replaced the examiners.
It'll be a real competition.
Didn't you want to prove your worth to your father?
I've thought it over. Fighting is not for me
I'm rich and my business is doing well.
I'll pass the chance to someone who's more prepared.
More prepared?
That's me!
You're a girl!
You can't try out for the martial exam.
I just need a mustache to look like a man.
Why bother? Just marry me and enjoy life.
If I become the champion,
it means I'm better than the men.
I can then join the Bureau
and shut my brother up.
Will you help me, Sap-kau?
Definitely!
Good!
We'll root for you too!
Good!
He's too skinny and the whip is weak.
His arm is skinnier than the whip.
You look big and formidable in that quilted jacket I made you.
Next, Chan Chat!
All fat and no muscles.
Such a stupid pretender! Unbelievable!
He calls himself a man?
Look at me...every punch must have killing power.
Give out a loud shout when you kick.
It's called an aura.
Next, Kwan Chiu!
Right here!
Remember, aura and killing power!
Killing power!
Go for it!
Great moves! Awesome!
That's my brother...my buddy!
Sturdy stance, good balance of offense and defense.
What is the highest echelon of martial arts?
All styles of martial arts have their weaknesses.
Speed and strength is the key.
Fast beats slow, hard beats soft and strong beats weak.
There are no exceptions.
Good answer!
Hold it!
Chuen-kung?
I'm Ma Chuen-kung, a field officer of the Phecda Bureau.
I suspect someone is cheating.
I need to try out this candidate.
Go ahead, Officer Ma!
Kwan Chiu, right?
If you can punch me, I'll let you pass.
I'm not scared of you!
Why must you stand in my way?
Don't worry! We'll root for you!
That's enough!
You expect to pass with kung fu like yours?
You should go home!
What kind of a man would hit a woman?
Not to mention your own sister!
His sister?
Kwan Chiu tried to pass herself off as a man.
That's a breach of the rules.
She should be disqualified.
Stay where you are!
That's enough! You want to kill her?
Shut up!
You have none of the virtues of a woman,
instead you're a swindler and gambler.
How unbecoming!
I don't know what you mean!
Behaviour, speech, appearance and needlework.
You fail in every aspect.
So what if I'm a girl?
Why can't I make my own decisions?
A girl can also do something big.
Why must you run my life?
Why can't you be a lady?
Why use a snuff bottle, play mahjong and use poison?
I want to join the Bureau.
If Yeung Mau can do it, why can't I?
It's dangerous work at the Bureau.
You never know what lies ahead.
You already had a tough life growing up.
I don't want you to suffer anymore.
I don't mind. I want to work alongside you.
Everyone at the Bureau is an orphan who has nothing to lose.
But you have a choice. You have a brother.
You can marry someone and lead a happy life.
Don't you get it? That's not what she wants.
Because she's keeping bad company.
What are you implying?
I'm not implying anything.
I'm saying you're an ignoramus loafer,
a good-for-nothing, Hung Sap-kau!
I have had enough of a snob like you!
Your sister turned over a new leaf because of my advice.
Now she's kind and righteous!
A gangster should talk about benevolence!
Have you no shame?
You think you care about your sister?
Even the dog would bark if people didn't laugh.
That's enough!
I'm not cut out to be a lady.
I'm sure I'm good at something,
but definitely not giving birth.
I don't want to spend my life raising children.
I want to uphold justice and help those in need.
I want to be like Yam Man.
Please!
Definitely not!
I've already spoken to a matchmaker.
Unless you can beat me,
or else you should get ready to get married.
Pighead!
You forgot to sign the duty roster.
Just do it for me.
Master Fung wants everyone to sign it off.
Fine! Give it here!
I'm glad to see you!
You're back!
I've been waiting for you.
Such a mess!
I need your help!
Fine! Luckily I'm more than capable!
Come on, what is it?
Great!
Did you find an antidote for the poison that killed the vice minister instantly?
The headless corpse was brought in from the east side.
I need you to examine and identify it.
Master Fung wants you to hand in the reports for the last 2 cases.
I only have one pair of hands.
There's no antidote for a poison that kills instantly.
There's no way to identify the body without a head.
Has anyone been missing lately?
No! Exactly!
As for the reports...Tai-lik, why didn't you write them?
You know I can't spell!
What are you writing now?
Hey...
Give it here!
Don't rip it!
Another yam petition?
You ask for Yam Man's help,
but you wrote "sit" instead of "help".
You expect him to just sit down?
And it should be "possessed" not "processed"
He'll get my drift! Give it back...
You should learn from Cheung-sing about the quack.
How can you rely on the gods?
Yeung Mau is so infatuated with that creep.
And you're just as obsessed with her!
I'm not! I only treat her as my buddy!
I know Yam Man is human and not a god,
but Yeung Mau won't listen to me.
Yam Man has earned our respect,
everyone believes in him.
Yeung Mau will definitely listen to him.
Yam Man has disappeared.
Too much has happened.
We should have dealt with Yeung Mau a long time ago.
We must do it ourselves!
Tell me what the creep has done to Yeung Mau
That really pisses me off!
3 days ago, Yeung Mau went to see Choi, Yuen, Kwong and Chun.
I don't know why you need so much money!
Here...
This is all I have.
Tell us what's going on.
She gave all her money to that pimp!
I'm sorry you had to borrow money for me.
But my Mother's illness really breaks my heart.
Help yourself to the money.
Filial piety can move the gods.
Poor little mule! I'll help you.
He has had her head spinning.
Someday when she runs out of money,
he's bound to ask her to sell herself.
This creep has a lot of nerve!
He knew Yeung Mau works for the Bureau,
but he swindled her money just the same.
How could he be that daring?
I bet he's planning to leave town.
How do you know?
A scum like him is insatiable.
He'll skip town after taking as much as he can.
This is probably his last attempt.
This is a serious matter, the Bureau must take action.
Hold on! We have to inform Master Fung,
and Yeung Mau will be humiliated.
There's no time to lose.
You can wait by the yam rock for Yam Man.
Tell Cheung-sing to get ready!
Yes, Sir!
Wait up!
I've been onto the gigolo gang.
They're really into something big.
They intend to sell 100 women to Jin as prostitutes.
They'll be leaving soon.
Their treachery is simply outrageous!
We must arrest them all in a clean bust.
These people have no shame.
We'll head straight for the Yuk Luk Academy
in an operation called Pluck the Scum.
Whatever...Iet's go!
What about the Yuk Luk Academy?
What is operation Pluck the Scum?
Why didn't I know about it?
Master Fung ordered a special mission
to crush the gigolo gang at the Yuk Luk Academy.
There must be some mistake.
Yuk-lau is at the Academy.
I told you he's part of the gigolo gang.
You just wouldn't believe me.
He's not a bad guy. I'm going with you.
You're not part of the operation.
Master Fung is waiting for you in the Yuen Tin Hall.
Don't mind her. Let's go!
The gigolo gang is smart with their tricks and has been active in many counties.
Several hundred women have been victimised.
The local yamen was supposed to follow up,
but since one of our field officers is involved,
the Bureau must take action.
Are you saying Yuk-lau was lying to me?
He used aliases to cover his tracks.
His real name is Chu Yuen-choi,
a.k.a. Chu Kwok-fai, Chu Chi-kau
and he calls himself Chu Yuk-lau here in the capital.
They make up extremely tragic stories
to win women's sympathy.
He's lying about his poverty and his sick mother?
You're too young and gullible about love.
You're an easy prey.
I thought I'd marry him and have children.
While he teaches at a school, I'll teach martial arts.
These swindlers are all sweet talkers.
Maybe Yuk-lau will change for me.
You still won't come to your senses?
We're all humans. I love him...
A field officer of the Bureau is different from all others.
You excelled in the first 2 years of service
I can't believe you can be so vulnerable.
You know very well what's expected of you.
You must remain sensible and collected.
You've made a grave mistake.
If you choose to remain obsessed and persist in your mistakes,
you should reconsider whether you should stay on at the Bureau.
(Yuk Luk Academy)
Break it down!
Don't move or you're dead!
Get down!
Get down if you don't want to die!
Try my pepper bomb!
Everyone get down!
Stay down!
You won't get away!
Don't try to resist arrest!
Are you alright?
Such a bunch a creeps!
You'd con just any woman?
You'll all go to jail for your crimes!
Please spare me, Brother Ngau!
It wasn't my fault, they made me...
You won't get away, Chu Yuen-choi!
How dare you pull a knife!
Hold this! I won't take the law into my hands!
Go to Hell!
I'm innocent! This is not who I am.
Let me out!
You have no evidence to arrest me!
I want to see Yin-yu...I mean Yeung Mau!
Shut up! No one can save you!
Yeung Mau will risk her life to save me!
In your dreams!
Make a confession if you have any sense.
Stop beating around the bush!
I'm not guilty. It's a case of a slut and a lecher.
All the women offered to let me kiss them.
They can't thank me enough for that.
Hey!
Yin-yu, it wasn't me. It was someone who looks like me.
You have no shame!
Stop quibbling, we have the evidence against you.
Yin-yu, I'm a scholar, not a swindler.
I'm the mule down on his luck, remember?
I really love you.
Get me out and I'll marry you.
Red beans grow...
Enough! The warrant says you wounded someone in a robbery.
If you're clean
you shouldn't have the tattoo punishment on your body.
How quickly you change your tune, witch!
What's the big deal about you?
You're no better than a slut.
You threw yourself at me as well.
Shut up!
The Phecda Bureau resorts to lynching...
Shut up!
Never mind...You don't even know the meaning of pain!
I have a lot of money.
Let me go and I'll share it with you!
Where did you stash the money?
We have to confiscate them!
Speak now!
Are you alright?
I'm fine! I just want to be alone.
The Sun Section busted the gigolo gang in no time.
How capable are they?
Only because Yeung Mau was victimised.
Yeung Mau must be feeling lonely!
I heard they had swindled all her money.
How easy she falls for a man's charm!
She should get married if she's so desperate.
If she chooses to stay with the Bureau,
not only would she humiliate herself,
but she'd bring shame to the Bureau.
I, Yeung Mau, do solemnly swear
I will do my best to serve His Majesty and the Phecda Bureau.
I will obey, uphold and maintain the Song laws.
Without fear of or favour to any person and with malice or ill-will toward none,
I will execute the powers and duties of my office honestly, faithfully and diligently,
and obey without question all lawful orders of those set in authority over me.
As of today, you're a member of the Bureau.
Thank you, Sir!
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe...1!
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe...3!
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe...2! You lose!
You lost twice. You'll go!
You know me and my big mouth!
I can take on a fight anytime,
but I'm no good at consoling a girl.
Don't try to weasel out of this!
I'm not doing that.
But I exposed the swindler.
Yeung Mau would only kill me if I showed face.
He has a point. Your turn!
Allow me to brag, I'm gifted in many ways
but when it comes to consoling a girl,
my hat's off to you, Cheung-sing.
Don't chicken out if you're a man!
A man knows when to yield and when not to.
I don't mind admitting when I'm inadequate.
You're a married man with a sweet tongue.
You mustn't decline.
The best way to mend a broken heart is to do nothing.
Hey...
And I thought you had bright ideas!
I have every reason for saying that!
When faced with a setback,
one goes through denial, anger, negotiation, depression,
and finally acceptance.
Just like I couldn't handle my impotence.
The more you tried to convince me, the worse I felt.
Yeung Mau is stubborn but tough enough.
Just give her some time.
Don't try to sneak away!
And spare us your so-called insight!
No, he does have some insight in this!
He does? Hey, wait up!
I, Yeung Mau have failed my duties as a field officer of the Phecda Bureau
and brought shame to the Bureau.
I hereby tender my resignation.
Yam Man, you must think of me as a fool.
I take pride in myself when in fact, I'm nothing special.
I've brought shame to the Bureau
and I've let Master Fung down!
Goodbye, Yam Man!
I'm leaving you in charge of punishing the evildoers.
You're responsible for your own doing.
I won't help you!
Yam Man? Come back!
I want my bundle back!
You want to walk away just like that?
I'm too ashamed to stay.
You're letting your buddies down by giving up on yourself.
Giving up on yourself.
Who taught you the Phecda Catch?
Give me my bundle!
I can give this back,
but can you set aside the burden you carry inside you?
You should learn from your mistake and start over.
There's no turning back for me.
Let me help share your troubles.
Is it wrong to want a family?
Is it wrong to love someone?
No, you just met the wrong guy.
What is love?
From love comes worries and fear.
First love is fun;
passionate love is intoxicating;
jilted love brings pain;
obsessive love is tiring;
lovesick is pitiful,
while unrequited love is asking for trouble.
When you're obsessed, you become greedy.
If you're unaffected, you become too casual.
If you're too attached, it becomes bitter.
If you're too sensible, you're too cold.
You speak from experience.
I was once very much in love with a girl,
but when my family was under straitened circumstances,
she'd rather kill herself than marry me.
Love is a mirage, like a flower in the mirror.
You're in worse shape than I am!
True love can make a weak person brave;
turn nitpicking into forbearance;
stubbornness into tenderness;
and the mediocre into someone extraordinary.
You have yet to meet your Mr Right.
What should I do?
Without love, you have no worries and fear.
Pick yourself up and learn from your mistake
Then you'll have the ability to deal with evildoers.
If you choose to run away,
your name will always be a byword for infamy at the Phecda Bureau.
I get it! I must pick myself up where I fell down.
Only by punishing the evildoers
will I be able to overcome my stupidity and ignorance.
Smart!
Go back!
You'll be an outstanding field officer.
Thanks for your advice, Yam Man!
How can I find you again?
Fate brought us together by chance.
Be happy with the encounter.
Stay calm and relieved if fate should keep us apart.
Remember, the beautiful scenery is always rushing by,
and only true love will hurt the most.
I can't remember all your sound advice.
Do something for me.
Just name it!
Be an invincible Yeung Mau!
I'll always take that to heart!
See you around!
Stop following me!