Who found the body?
I did.
Chief, he's the butler of the Liao family.
Is this the master bedroom?
No, this is his study.
My master usually slept in his wife's room.
Where's his wife?
She left with the young master and young miss the day before to visit her parents.
So your master was all by himself last night?
Yes. Actually, no.
Beg your pardon?
Ainu was here, too.
Coming.
Please come in.
Hurry.
Hurry up.
Hurry.
All right.
Hurry.
Hurry up.
-ls everything here? -Yes, the trip went quite smoothly.
Open the boxes, Yan Shunzi.
Let's go.
Move over.
Hurry up.
Who are you people? Why did you bring me here?
Wu Huatian.
Lady Chun, this girl's called Ainu.
Her father is a poor teacher.
We tracked her around for a few days before we kidnapped her.
Ainu, is it?
It's a good name.
Goodness, what a temper.
What kind of a godforsaken place is this? You better let me go right now
or I'll call the officials to arrest you all.
Men will definitely go crazy for this girl.
Come on. Get the girls settled.
-Yes. Move. -Yes. Move.
Wu Huatian, come with me for your payment.
-Please count it. -Oh, I trust you.
No mistakes, I hope.
Our brothel's reputation is important.
Don't worry, no matter how lustful we seem,
I know that none of my staff would dare to give you any trouble.
As for myself...
You haven't changed a bit. You still don't like men, I mean.
What a pity.
Shi Ji Chun
Have a seat.
Lady Chun.
At this late hour?
Come, get me some wine.
Boss.
So, have you finished your inspection?
Almost.
Boss.
-What is it? -She's violent. Needs to be tied up.
She does have a bad temper,
but she's in a class of her own.
You rotten girl!
So, anything missing?
Yes.
This one was deflowered three days ago.
Who did it?
I can't tell. He'll kill me if I do.
Is that so?
Come on, speak out or suffer.
I can't tell! I can't tell!
Okay, I'll tell.
Zhou Hai.
Do you know her?
I've told you people before.
Don't ever mess with Lady Chun.
Er Pozi.
Yes, madam?
Training starts tomorrow for this lot.
-Er Pozi. -Yes?
Add a bit more alum to clear up the water. That should work wonders for the skin.
That's right. Some more alum here.
Where's that girl?
You're referring to Ainu?
I am not eating! I'd rather starve to death!
I know this is hell. You're all beasts!
Let me go right now!
I've told you she can't be controlled.
Have you ever heard, even once,
that I can't control my own people?
So, what do you think?
This is such a nice room.
If you listen to me,
you'll have the room and the maids.
Just imagine the comfort of living here.
And at that time, Ainu,
all the wealthy officers, landlords,
they will be mesmerized by you.
You'll have countless jewelry,
endless wealth and glory.
What else do you want?
I don't want anything.
So?
Is that what you want?
No.
-Listen up. -Yes, madam.
-Thrash her with the cane. -Yes, madam.
-That's enough. -Yes.
-You may go out. -Okay.
You've got silky smooth skin.
Why, Ainu?
Why don't you just listen to me?
You know what?
You're really beautiful.
I think I may have fallen for you.
I don't want to eat!
Please, if you are truly kind,
just help me get out of here.
Hey, mute boy. Get out of there.
This way, please.
Good day, sir.
Haven't seen you for a while.
-Good day, sir. -Sir.
-Good morning, sir. -Sir.
Careful there. Give him a hand.
The elderly gentleman is here.
Good morning, sir.
You're earlier than me.
Be seated, please.
Acquired any new birdies recently?
They're quite extraordinary, according to him.
Too bad there isn't enough to go around.
Same old rule applies.
-The highest bidder will enjoy her first. -Of course.
But for this girl, the bidding price will start higher.
Shall we start at 500?
500?
She must be a...
Let me go.
-Bao Hu. -Yes.
Let's start the bidding, gentlemen.
1,500.
You own every rice business in this county.
That's a low offer coming from you.
Yeah.
My turn.
3,000.
Now that's quite an offer.
I forgot how much I put down.
Let me show you.
5,000.
Yes, yes.
Well?
Have you given up, old master?
Who said so? I haven't made my bid yet.
You didn't write down an amount.
Says who?
My son is the local governor.
I don't think I need to write a check.
My reputation and status speak for me.
I'll put down
5,100.
-5,100. -5,100.
You can never underestimate the elderly.
And we have a winner.
You gentlemen will take your turns later.
-Wang. -Yes, sir.
Withdraw the money tomorrow.
-Then we'll come and pick Ainu up. -Yes, sir.
Chang Chun Ge
Let go.
I said, let me go.
-Feed this bowl of sedatives to her. -All right.
Let me go!
Master.
Quick, get out of here.
What's going on?
Ainu! Ainu!
She's awake.
Move away.
It isn't easy to take your own life here.
-Listen up. -Yes.
-Lock her up in the dark house. -Right.
Brother Mute,
why did you save me?
I am going to die sooner or later.
No, you shouldn't kill yourself.
You can speak.
I didn't speak a word
because I refused to.
I hated everyone.
Why?
I was involved in illegal activities.
Later, I fell in love with a rich girl.
Her father found out about me
and was against our marriage.
He set me up and separated us.
But I couldn't do anything.
Later, the girl killed herself
because her so-called respectable father raped her.
So, can you understand why I've become cynical?
How come you're so good to me?
Because
you bear a slight resemblance to that girl.
But, don't worry.
I am not in love with you.
What I have for you is sympathy for the way they treat you.
You shouldn't kill yourself.
We'll retaliate.
Without my permission, no girl has ever walked out of this door.
Go!
Yan Shunzi, you are no match for me.
Are you trying to get killed?
Go!
Brother Yan!
See if you can move now.
Brother Yan!
Please don't die.
Miss Ainu.
You can't die.
If you die, who'll take revenge for me?
Brother Yan!
You can die now.
Brother Yan!
Please don't die! Please don't!
Brother, you can't die.
Don't die on me.
Brother Yan. Bother Yan!
So what now? I will kill you if you so desire.
Or you'll listen to me if you wish to live on.
All right, I'll do as you say.
Who found the body?
I did.
Chief, he's the butler of the Liao family.
Is this the master bedroom?
No, this is his study.
My master usually slept in his wife's room.
Where's his wife?
She left with the young master and young miss the day before to visit her parents.
So your master was all by himself last night?
Yes. Actually, no.
Beg your pardon?
-Ainu was here, too. -Ainu?
There's someone here to see you, miss.
Miss Ainu, Chief Ji. He was recently appointed.
He wants to see you.
-Please leave us. -Yes.
Chief Ji, I am amazed to see you here.
This is a surprise.
No, I am here on business.
Then I guess it must be important.
I have something I'd like to ask you.
Were you at Liao's house last night?
Since when did the brothel fall under your jurisdiction?
No, this isn't about the brothel.
You see, Liao was murdered last night.
His servants said that you were the last person to see him.
Are you inferring that I killed him?
No, I dare not.
But according to his servants,
you left around midnight.
And his time of death was
around midnight, based on the accumulation of snow.
Then, did he die before I left
or was it afterwards?
That...
It's so simple.
If you can prove that he died before I left,
then I must be the murderer,
and you can arrest me right now.
But if you have no proof,
then let me tell you,
he was still alive when I left.
He must have died after I left.
How can you prove that he was still alive when you left?
How can you prove that he died while I was still there?
Chief Ji, I guess you are new in town.
Liao Guoqiang was a terrible person,
an alcoholic and a sex addict.
He ought to have been dead ages ago.
Why do you care about his death?
All right, Chief Ji, anything else?
If not, please leave.
I'd like to rest now.
See you.
Chief, you're leaving?
Did you see that?
Ainu killed Liao last night, and the officers were here.
What?
Lady Chun, you shouldn't spoil her. You've even taught her kung fu.
I think our business of ten years will be jeopardized by her one day.
Don't you forget,
you kidnapped a young girl ten years ago,
and you were attacked from all sides. You had nowhere to go.
Had I not been there to save your life,
do you think you'd be here now?
I left the martial arts world behind and opened up this brothel for you.
This is disgraceful enough for me. Aren't you satisfied?
You were willing to help.
That's because I love you.
Too bad. I am not interested in men.
Love is strange, indeed.
You love me, but I like Ainu.
Ainu's killed someone.
It was Liao Guoqiang this time. Zhuo Wenjian and Li Zhangan will be next.
Then it will be our turn.
Why?
You...
I am just testing your skills
and making sure if I'm still in control.
Bao Hu is worried that
you will kill us one day.
Why did you kill Liao Guoqiang?
No particular reason.
I think I'm becoming like you in my hatred of men.
That's why I seek revenge.
This could mean that I love you more,
and that I don't yearn for the affection of men.
Then, were you excited
when you had your first taste of blood?
Very much so.
But it's similar to the snow outside,
completely tasteless.
Ainu,
do you intend to kill us in the future?
Of course not.
With you, it's like we're one being.
I can't live without you.
Ainu.
-One frog jumped over the pond. -One frog jumped over the pond.
-Two frogs jumped over, jumped over. -Two frogs jumped over, jumped over.
Let me drink.
Li, what's going on?
-One frog jumped over the pond. -One frog jumped over the pond.
-Two frogs jumped over, jumped over. -Two frogs jumped over, jumped over.
If you suspect Ainu, then how about we arrest her?
-All right, I'll go. -No, I'll go.
Enough nonsense.
The chief must work in his own way.
But then again, Ainu has powerful patrons.
We can't touch her.
Do you know her history?
Whores have no history.
They're either forced or have volunteered.
It's the same story.
The word is she's quite outstanding.
That's true. Especially in bed.
Have you tried her?
I can't afford to. Ainu serves the rich and the famous.
I am just a small fry.
Besides, Ainu selects her clients herself.
No matter how rich you are, she doesn't give a damn.
What kind of clients does she prefer?
As I just mentioned,
apart from the dead Liao,
there are Zhuo Wenjian and Master Wei.
Mr. Zhou, Miss Ainu is here.
Hello, Miss Ainu.
This way, please.
-Please wait for me here. -Okay.
Please.
This way, please.
Master, Miss Ainu is here.
Come in.
-Please. -Do come in.
-Please. -Come in.
Let's go.
Wei Jianzhong,
I remember the first time
you tied me up in bed.
From that day on,
I vowed to myself
that I would tie you up one day
and kill you.
The time has come.
It's your turn now.
Chief, what is it?
I'm still worried.
You can't go in, Chief.
The lights are off.
See, you wouldn't really want to intrude.
Don't, you bad boy.
The master has still got it.
Ainu is moaning.
Just leave.
Come on, get going.
You never thought this day would come, did you?
Miss Ainu, you're leaving?
You're still here, Chief Ji?
You must be worried.
That's why you waited for me here, isn't it?
You better go check inside,
or else you won't know if he's really dead.
Let's go.
What do you want?
I want to go inside.
He's asleep right now.
You've put me in a difficult position.
I think tonight, she wouldn't dare.
Oh, no! Fire!
-Fire! -Hurry! Put it out!
Ainu.
Chief.
Chief Ji, how can I help you?
You set the fire last night that killed Master Wei.
I'm here to arrest you.
Set a fire? Are there any witnesses?
There sure wasn't any fire when I left.
But just after you left, the whole house was in flames.
Then it must have been someone else who set the fire after I left.
I didn't see anyone go in.
Did you see me start the fire?
Even though you didn't leave a trace,
I'll have to arrest you today.
Chief Ji, you have no evidence
proving that Ainu is the murderer,
though you saw her there.
You should investigate further first.
Do you know who owns this place?
If you really want to arrest Ainu,
you should ask the governor's father first.
Who is it?
Excellent swordsmanship.
So it was you.
You've visited me twice already.
I'm just returning the favor. This is my turn.
Do you want to tell me who the murderer is?
No, on the contrary,
I am here to ask you to stay away.
Why?
Why not?
I'm backed by this.
Put down the sword.
Now you will stay away, won't you?
Tell me,
why are you trying to stop me?
It's for your own sake.
Otherwise, you'll be sorry.
What if I don't listen?
Fine, I'll tell you.
Zhuo Wenjian will be next.
What? Nonsense.
Ainu wants to kill me?
That's rubbish.
Master, she is serious.
It can't be.
You've got too much time on your hands.
You're interfering.
Are you sick of being an officer?
No, sir.
But Mr. Liao and Mr. Wei...
What's so strange about that?
We all have to die sometime.
You can't hold Ainu responsible.
However, if you don't see Ainu, you will be safer.
What?
Master Zhuo, you don't want me anymore?
Ainu, honey.
My baby, of course not.
I'd rather die than not see you.
My little baby.
-Come here. -Yes.
Chief Ji, you want to join the fun?
Master Zhuo, do you want him to join us?
Of course not.
-Get out! -Master...
Get out now!
Right.
Get out.
-Go bring the girls in. -Yes.
Hurry.
-What are these three doing here? -You always say you want to try new things.
Let me give you the four winds today.
The four winds?
Yes, it's the brothel's special.
Why aren't you taking your clothes off?
I am the north wind.
If you want me, then you have to work for it.
Come, bring me the wine.
Master Zhuo,
perhaps it's time for you to rest.
What?
I am only on the west wind.
What's happened?
-Knock it down. -Sure.
What's going on?
Don't move.
-Men. -Yes.
-Get the governor. -Yes.
Master.
Father. Father.
You can't get away this time.
-Cuffs. -Here.
Wait.
Chief Ji, let her go.
She is the murderer, sir.
I said, let her go right now. Didn't you hear me?
Yes, sir.
Allow me to take you home, Miss Ainu.
And I apologize for this incident.
Chief Ji, you can't let anyone know about what happened here.
Why not?
Because the old master died of an aphrodisiac overdose.
The governor's reputation is at stake.
So you better not tell anyone.
All men are the same.
They all lust after us.
I have watched them die one after the other.
I am ecstatic with joy.
Liao Guoqiang,
Wei Jianzhong,
Zhuo Wenjian...
And one more.
Li Zhangan.
I hear he has returned from his job.
What? They're all dead.
Yes.
I hear you spend a lot of time together.
That's why I want to warn you.
Beware of Ainu.
They weren't versed in kung fu.
But I'll be a tough nut to crack.
-You there. -Yes.
-Bring Ainu here tonight. -Right.
Master Li, Miss Ainu's here.
There you are.
They...
They will kill you before you try to kill me.
If you really want to kill me,
I think you can do it all by yourself.
You may all leave.
Move it.
Why did you kill the other three?
So that I may save my love for you.
Men never learn to appreciate anything.
If I wanted to kill you,
where's my weapon?
Come on, search me.
Come on.
Go ahead.
I'll certainly let you search me to see if I have a weapon or not.
Then again, I didn't ask you to hug me.
Well, do you want to sleep with me
one last time before you kill me?
What's the hurry?
Let me strip first.
Then you'll know
if I'm carrying a weapon or not.
-ls Ainu here? -Yes, she's inside.
-What is it? -I want to go inside.
This is a special door.
It can only be opened from inside, not from the outside.
You deserve to die, horny bastard.
You knew I was here to kill you,
but still you lusted after me.
You...
Somebody, please help! Help!
Help!
Knock it down.
You deserve this.
Never could you have thought that this very special room you built
to abuse and ravage women
would be the place of your death.
Do you remember
when you whipped me
for the first time in here?
-ls there no way in except for this door? -Just this door. There's no other way.
Come on.
Make way, you guys. I'm coming.
Come on.
He's already dead.
Chief Ji, you're a good officer,
but you've caught the wrong person.
After her!
Move!
Hold it!
Chief Ji, two years back,
I was one of these girls.
I was kidnapped.
They sold me to Lady Chun.
It was a living hell.
I was coerced into prostitution.
I've killed a few men. I killed them
only for revenge.
If you're looking for the real culprits, arrest them.
Bitch!
-Lady Chun, we've got a problem. -What is it?
Ainu has plotted against us. They've been intercepted at the gate.
What's happened to Ainu?
She's too smart. She fled.
I thought she might be hurt.
Didn't I tell you earlier?
The brothel will be ruined by Ainu.
What?
I am going to kill her.
The brothel is finished.
We could start anew at a different place.
But I can't live without her.
You've been blinded by lust.
Ainu did this out of revenge.
She won't hurt me.
Never.
Because she and l, we're one.
-Come on. -Go.
Will you fight against us
for her?
I am not sure.
But let me tell you,
no one harms Ainu while I'm here.
-Kill. -Attack.
This is scary.
Here's the key. Let the girls go.
Hurry!
Come on.
-Run away. -Hurry up.
-Get away. -Quick.
Hurry up and leave.
Mr. Bao!
-Mr. Bao. -What is it?
Ainu has set the girls free. All of them.
Did you hear that?
I've said it before.
No one harms Ainu as long as I'm here.
Can't you see that this is her revenge?
Do you believe that?
No way. She and I are the same person.
Lady Chun, we should settle this once and for all.
You want to die already?
Your yin and yang ghost hands aren't powerful enough
for my spine-chilling sword.
Bao Hu, it's not worth it.
We will still be together.
We'll see about that.
The likes of you
don't deserve my love.
But it's too late for me.
Ainu, you won't stop loving me
just because I'm now handicapped, would you?
No, I won't,
because I've never loved you.
Looks like this is it.
Today is the day for revenge.
I wanted to use hatred for revenge,
but I failed.
Then I came up with
the most brilliant idea in the whole world.
I used love to take my revenge.
I killed Liao Guoqiang,
Wei Jianzhong,
Li Zhangan,
and Zhuo Wenjian with love.
To bring the brothel down,
I used love to come between you and Bao Hu.
Never could I imagine
the damage love could inflict.
You...
I didn't expect you to be more vicious than me.
Stop it.
We are both despicable,
heartless, merciless,
cruel and sick.
Now, perhaps, you've had a glimpse
of how repulsive you are.
You don't need to do this.
I am dying anyway.
I suppose
this is karma.
Even though
you have killed me,
yet l...
I don't
hate you a bit.
Ainu,
I love you.
Could you kiss me once more
before I die?
It's my
Iast request.
Have pity on me.
Thank you, Ainu.
Thank you
for dying with me.
I put a poisonous pill
in my mouth.
I was chewing it
when you kissed me.
You aren't like me.
You still have a conscience.
And a little
Iove.
Ainu!
I am too late, Ainu.