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GODS OF HONOUR Gods of Honour Ep 19.
GODS OF HONOUR
Liu Pipa led an army to attack Jizhou on King Zhou's orders.
She also sent her sons Jinzha and Muzha to spy on...
the territory of the enemy.
That wicked woman has demoted us to the rank of a private.
How come?
We had voiced out our objection on some strategy.
She thus accused us of defying military orders.
Ever since we were demoted, we dare not defy her orders.
Seeing that we are compliant, she leaves us alone now.
But the Four Valiant Generals are suffering.
She has them transferred or beaten up for opposing her.
How could she do that! The generals have served our family for years.
How could she do that to them!
She even hit them herself.
She'd slap them in the presence of everyone, humiliating them.
Molijing had a slip of his tongue once.
She gave him a tight slap before 50,000 soldiers.
She even called them useless.
That wicked woman is too much!
She's such a bully.
Female generals are all so fierce.
Not necessarily. My mother wasn't like that.
What has your father got to say?
He's changed. He's lost all fire. He's even more subservient than us.
Don't say that of Father.
What caused the change in your father?
Father refused to fight a war to snatch beauties for His Majesty.
In his anger, His Majesty demoted Father.
He now guards the city gate.
How could this happen!
When did the men in the Li family become so submissive?
Do we train ourselves in war just to snatch beauties for His Majesty?
Brothers, stay. Join forces with us to defeat that wicked woman.
Fire-Spitting Boy, you'll all be accused of going against morals.
I don't care.
Brother, Father will be in a worse state if we're not by his side.
Mother, say something.
Sons, be good. You must bear with it.
She's your stepmother after all.
It's almost dawn. Leave before they discover your absence.
Mother, we'll take our leave.
Brother, take care.
No, you're not to leave.
What if that wicked woman ill-treats you when you go back?
Don't worry. We know what to do.
You're made of lotus roots. Do look out while on the battlefield.
His Majesty has given the General slaying Sabre to Huang Feihu.
Be extra careful when you encounter him.
General-slaying Sabre?
Mother, we'll take our leave. Goodbye.
Hold it!
Haul them back! Punish the other army deserters!
Move it! What's there to see,
Hold right there!
Don't you ever try to desert the army.
You may be lowly ranked privates. But you're soldiers after all.
Go back to the camp and get ready for war.
What an arrogant fatty!
Hurry! Let's look for weapons.
Found it! It's so short.
It's as short as General Deng How?
Thank goodness. I brought my own weapon.
Let's have an exchange.
Stop bickering. We came too late. Only the lousy weapons are left.
That Assistant General gave us such a late notice.
Son! Are you go to fight the war?
Yes! This is a great chance for me to earn my merit.
Forget it! You'll most likely die out there. You two, don't go.
King Zhou actually mobilized troops over ladies.
We should do something about it.
None of the court officials are humane, save for your father.
Even the Four Heavenly Kings panders to the King likes now.
Never mind about King Zhou.
Don't you want to teach that wicked woman a lesson?
Forget it. We're a family.
The men in the Li family are hopeless.
To think that you joined their rank!
How could you stand by and watch that woman bully Muzha and Jinzha?
Back in the old days, you'd have gone, "I'm getting angry here!"
Just forget it, son. We can always bide our time to take revenge.
That short female general of yours, won the last battle by fluke.
It won't take Huang Feihu much to defeat the entire army now.
Surely not?
But I'll be so ashamed to see my wife if I beat a retreat now.
Just look at your weapon! It's so short.
And you no longer possess any powers. You're made of lotus roots.
If you get hit, they'll make lotus root soup of you!
Still, I must teach that wicked woman a lesson!
Don't go!
- Madam Yin, we'll be careful! - Can't without me!
Who are you?
To think they'd send two youngsters to fight us.
Su Hu you think too highly of yourself.
Whatever happened to the other generals?
It's none of your business! You were imposing in the last battle.
But let General Deng show you how the new outshine the old!
Liu Pipa, take heed! You'll take care of this.
How dare they insult me. They're too much!
Very well, I'll let you have a taste of my prowess!
You're on!
The moment they shout "charge", you'll retreat.
You drew your eyebrows so thick.
The moment they shout 'charge" you'll retreat.
What are you doing here? It's dangerous? Go back.
Your general is about to lose.
How did you know?
Stick with me. Don't get separated.
Just exchange a few blows and flee.
General has lost!
Is that all a general of Jizhou is capable of?
Charge!
Stick with me. Be careful.
Junior, sit down!
Liu Pipa is something.
She's not!
She stole an attack on you Despicable!
Precisely! Damn it!
We've not lost yet Our front line army is still fighting out there.
We're only taking a breather now before we go out and fight again.
Very well, go and check on the situation.
Where are they?
Have you seen my two sons?
They're dead.
- Nezha! - Three-Eyed Boy!
Did you see a man with three eyes?
Why did you kill him?
He'd only say he had killed them. Let's look for them!
Your mother was right if we carry on fighting we'll lose.
Look!
That woman is so ruthless!
- I'll take her on! - Comeback'
What's going to happen to your wife?
But are we going to let her kill our comrades?
Nezha!
Mother's here. We needn't worry.
- Do you see them? - No!
I see them!
Son! What happened?
That picked woman did this to me.
She was vicious. She even poked my eye. I think I'm going blind.
I've lost my arm...
Shrew! To think you wouldn't even let Nezha off!
You're a bully!
Vile woman, let me teach you a lesson. Slut!
She almost broke my neck. Thank goodness I'm fine.
That woman was that formidable?
No, it was one of our soldiers. He was exceptional!
He pinned Liu Pipa to the ground and left that woman defenseless.
Really? Go and find out more!
- She hacked my arm off. - My eye..
Wicked woman!
That vile woman got away.
It's over? I've not even fought yet.
General!
What's going on outside?
We've won the battle!
Can't you hear the victory cries? We've won!
We've won?
Who defeated Liu Pipa?
No idea But it was a scrawny and petite soldier.
But his blows were powerful.
Ha! I remember now. He's with the Three-Eyed Boy.
They're on close terms.
You mean Yang Jian?
Are you all right? Can you see?
Go and boil an egg. Let's hope the boil egg can save his eye.
You two had me fooled, right?
Nezha merely wanted you to teach Liu Pipa a lesson.
Didn't you have a great time walloping Liu Pipa?
I didn't expect your blows to be so powerful. I thought she'd die.
General Deng.
- Call General Deng. - General Deng.
General Deng, he's the one.
General Deng, have you come to praise us for defeating Liu Pipa?
So you've realized our competency. It's all thanks to me...
My mother, I mean.
General.
Which camp are you from?
I... I don't belong to any camp.
That means you're not a soldier So you're an impostor!
How could you say that?
Is this how you talk to General Deng?
A military man has to observe military rules.
Passing off as a soldier is against the law!
But Madam Yin did help win the battle.
That I know.
I'll give you a chance. You'll join our troops.
Thank you, General!
It doesn't matter who fought Liu Pipa off.
What matters is General has won this battle.
All I ask is they have a relatively easy time in the camp.
Would General care to hear what I have to say?
King Zhou is determined to invade Jizhou this time.
Losers they are. They're no threat to us.
General, don't underestimate Huang Feihu.
King Zhou has bestowed him the General-slaying Sabre.
Formerly known as the Jinbei Sabre, it was crafted by...
seven top blacksmiths commissioned by the late king.
Not only is this sabre sharp,
it can bring on the winds and change the weather.
It's immensely powerful.
I don't believe it's that invincible.
It's true.
She's so arrogant!
Glad you know that! It's not the place of soldiers to claim credit.
Credit goes to the general, not you.
Mother we shan't claim credit again.
General Deng, credit goes to you for the victory.
How's your injury?
I'm fine. So long as Jizhou is preserved,
what's a little injury?
Thank you for your concern. Your Excellency.
But I have something to report to Your Excellency.
King Zhou has bestowed Huang Feihu the General-slaying Sword.
Formerly known as Jinbei Sabre, it was crafted by...
seven top blacksmiths commissioned by the late king.
The sabre is not only sharp,
it can bring on the winds and change the weather
It's immensely powerful and unrivaled.
I've heard about the General slaying Sabre before.
Huang Feihu will be greatly aided by the sabre in his possession.
I'm afraid Jizhou will face imminent danger.
Father.
In that case, why are we still waging the war?
What do you know?
Father!
Go out
Father.
Though you've kept me indoors,
I can see from the window how the people are fleeing for their lives.
Since we can end this war by becoming imperial concubines,
why not?
You're such an ignorant lass.
You made me one.
Take it that I'm ignorant.
Neither am I in love with anyone nor betrothed,
so what's wrong in becoming an imperial concubine?
King Zhou waged this war on Jizhou over both of you.
He's a violent man.
I'll change him.
What!
Father, he's fond of me. He should do my bidding.
I'll ask him to stop being a fatuous king.
Father, if this war wages on, Jizhou will fall into enemy hands.
Can you bear to see our people killed because of us?
Father, do spare a thought for the people. They are suffering
Father...
Women bring nothing but trouble.
But I can't bear to send both of you to the palace
Don't say that, Father. We're doing it of our own accord.
King Zhou is such a tyrant!
I must take revenge!
Five days later Bo Yixao presided.
the signing of peace treaty between both parties.
In order to gain both beauties sooner,
King Zhou merely rescinded Su Hu's title and...
didn't slap Jizhou with the charge of staging a revolt.
He even conferred special title on the land.
Bo Yixiao escorted the two sisters to Chaoge in BC 1132.
That also marked the beginning of Shang Dynasty's downfall.
Sister, what a crowd.
I wonder why too.
The officials welcome Your Ladyships.
His Majesty certainly dotes on you.
Such a grand welcome has been seen in our country only 8 times before.
Such a welcome is reserved for victorious generals or...
foreign dignitaries.
But we're only commoners.
That goes to show how much His Majesty dotes on both of you.
Your Ladyships will be staying in Yingxiang Palace.
Why are there so many attendants?
Your Ladyships will enjoy 24 dishes at each meal,
8 bales of silk and satin a year,
50 boxes of jewelry,
5 palace maids and 5 eununchs.
In all, there will be 10 of them
So many of them?
Your Ladyship must be tired from the long and arduous journey.
Your slave will take his leave now.
When will we get to see His Majesty? Will it be today?
The palace rules stipulate that Your Ladyships need..
3 days of preparation before meeting His Majesty.
Don't be anxious, Your Ladyships.
Sister,
we don't need that many attendants.
And we won't be able to finish 24 dishes at one meal.
That will be so wasteful. Our fortune will be compromised.
Let's ask Zhuang-gong gong to take back some of the attendants.
We'll get the kitchen to cook less food.
Your Ladyships, please don't send me away.
What's wrong?
Your Ladyships, maids and servants who are turned away...
will be charged with incompetency and punished.
I vow to serve Your Ladyships wholeheartedly.
Please don't turn me away.
We pledge to serve Your Ladyships wholeheartedly.
We won't send you away. Rise.
From now on, what we have will be yours too.
We'll live here together and...
share our food.
But three dishes will be enough for my sister and me.
Let's not waste food.
Your Ladyship, we can't do that. We can't partake in your meals.
Or we'll be punished.
There are so many restrictions. Who laid down all these rules?
Your Ladyship, do watch what you say.
If the other concubines or the queen hears you,
you'll be punished.
Are they very fierce?
My sisters, you're finally here.
Our respects to Your Ladyships.
You are?
Let me introduce myself. I'm Lady Yang.
- I'm Lady Li. - I'm Lady Chen.
Lady Su greets Lady Yang, Lady Li and Lady Chen.
Let's not be formal with one another. We'll be sisters.
Dispense with formality. Rise.
Thank you.
So both of you are the great beauties...
whom His Majesty is smitten with.
You're rare beauties indeed.
You flatter us, Sister.
Knowing that you just arrived today, I came to call on you.
Are you used to it here?
Of course not.
There are many rules in the palace. We're but only commoners.
We're still adjusting. Kindly guide us along.
You're too kind. I've brought gifts for both of you.
See if you like them. Chunmei.
How exquisite!
We can't accept such an expensive gift.
It's just a small token.
Do accept it.
Thank you, Sisters
Her Majesty wants to see Lady Su.
Greetings, Your Majesty. Ladies Su are here.
Lady Su greets your Majesty.
You're rare beauties indeed.
No wonder the King went to great lengths to win both of you back.
Your Majesty flatters us.
Life in the palace is not difficult.
So long as you observe the rules, life here will be a happy one.
Are there many rules? Are they easy to keep?
As chief of the harem,
I would expect both of you to adhere to my three principles.
One, concubines are not to interfere in state affairs.
Two, you are not to form cliques and create trouble in your midst.
Three, you are to wait on His Majesty wholeheartedly.
Live in harmony with the other imperial concubines.
Lady Su, are you fond of my Little Oddball?
He's called Little Oddball? He's adorable!
Since you're so fond of him, I'll give him to you.
Really?
But could you repeat the three principles, I just told you?
Your Majesty, don't be angry. My sister is young and ignorant.
Your sister hasn't said anything yet. Why are you pleading for her?
One, I must be good to His Majesty.
Two, I must treat His Majesty even better.
Three... I must be doted to His Majesty and be good to him.
Also, I must be good to Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, my sister has had little schooling, so she's...
She's indeed a bright girl. Very lovable.
I'll let you have Little Oddball.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, both of us are not versed in the palace rules.
Should we make any mistake and get into some trouble,
will Your Majesty help us?
Who broke the lantern?
Zhuang-gonggong, I didn't do t on purpose.
How dare you break a palace lantern!
Have mercy on me, Zhuang-gonggong.
Give him 30 strokes of the paddle!
Have mercy on me!
Zhuang-gonggong.
It was all my fault. He got distracted because I smiled at him.
He peeped at an imperial concubine. That's another charge!
Zhuang-gonggong, I'm sorry. Please have mercy on me.
Zhuang-gonggong, need he be so heavily punished?
Besides, he didn't break it deliberately.
How much is the lantern? I'll pay you back on his behalf.
Your Ladyships, palace rules have to adhered to.
If I don't go by the book. my head will roll too.
Haul him out! There rest of you will get 10 strokes each.
The rest be beaten as well?
This is the palace rule. If Your Ladyship has your doubts,
you may check with any palace main eunuch
I can't stand Zhuang-gonggong. He live by the rules all the time.
If I see his Majesty, I'll lodge a complaint against him
Sister, we're not to interfere in palace affairs, remember?
This is most unreasonable. His Majesty is so rich.
To think they'd punish someone over a lantern.
When I broke Father's favourite vase,
I got away with only a scolding.
This is our lot in life.
We can't compare ourselves to Your Ladyship.
Sister. Father ever gave you 30 strokes of he paddle.
But you were fine afterward.
What's more, the eunuch is a man. He should be able to take it.
Your Ladyship is mistaken. The beating here is very different.
Your bones and muscles may be broken.
Those who are weak won't be able to take the beating.
Those who can take it will be bedridden for a month.
That's serious! Oh dear!
We've got that man into trouble.
Oh dear, what shall we do? This is most upsetting.
Sister!
Sister, what are you looking for?
Father gave us this bottle of liniment before we came here.
I'll let him have the liniment.
I'm sure he'll be able to walk and run in less than a month!
Your Ladyship, don't!
Why?
Jiang Huan is Lady Yang's servant. If you give him the liniment,
Lady Yang may not be happy.
Surely not? I'm helping him here. and I'm not doing him any harm.
Better not, Your Ladyship. Let's not create trouble.
Sister, Ping-er is more familiar with the ways of the palace.
Let's heed her advice
Besides, the palace is unlike a commoner's home
If we get into trouble..
Her Majesty has promised to protect us when that happens remember?
Jiang Huan got beaten up because of us.
We're not wrong in giving him the liniment.
But the palace has strict rules. We can't!..
Silly rules! I don't believe I'll be punished for doing this.
Jiang Huan, I've brought you the liniment.
Your Ladyship.
Don't be afraid.. I came to give you the liniment.
I appreciate Your Ladyship's kind gesture.
This liniment is very effective. Apply it.
Thank you for your concern. I'll apply it afterward.
We'll apply it ourselves.
I'm Lady Su.
If you need any help, just look me up in Yingxiang Palace.
It's my fault you beaten up. I'm very sorry
We should be saying sorry instead.
No. Many apologies.
Mother.
Yan-er!
What are you doing here? I was about to look you up.
I've not seen you for some time.. You've grown thinner.
Are you having a difficult pregnancy?
Mother, I... I'll have something to ask you.
Not a word. Have this bowl of bird's nest porridge first.
I've already eaten.
Don't be so stubborn. This is your first pregnancy.
You can't just live on sweet potatoes and salted fish.
Don't let your child suffer because of your quarrel with your father.
I stepped into this house only for my child sake.
I hear Father has returned from Jizhou,
Any news of Yang Jian?
I'd like to find out too.
When your father found out last month I'd been helping you,
he flew into a rage and wouldn't let me go out.
He happened to be out today, so I was going to visit you.
I'm sorry, Mother. Father got upset with you all because of me.
You're father and daughter. Surely he can forgive you?
He's no longer young But he's still so hot-headed.
He's as obstinate as an ox (niu).
He should be called Huang Feiniu instead.
Preposterous!
I'm sorry, Madam. Master wanted me to keep an eye on you.
I said I won't let her into this house again!
But she's our daughter.
Have you forgotten already? Our daughter is long dead!
This pregnant woman is Mrs Yang!
Don't scold Mother. I wanted to come.
Even a dog knows which house has the best food.
I don't blame you for coming back.
Bird's nest porridge?
Wonder how many bales of cloth you have to weave to afford it.
I didn't come here to have bird's nest porridge
I know Your Excellency has just returned from the war in Jizhou.
My husband, Yang Jian, was serving as a soldier in the Jizhou army.
I came to ask for news about him.
He's dead!
Is that the truth? You don't joke about these matters.
Do I look like I'm joking?
He's dead? Please, tell me if he's really dead.
Father!
It was a chaotic situation. Would I look out for him?
Would a small-time soldier like him rise to become a general?
In other words, you didn't see him..
Would he still live if I did?
Excuse me.
Stop calling her!
Even if she's done wrong, she's our daughter after all.
Shut up! It's precisely because she's our daughter!
Having her as my daughter is the greatest shame in my life.
Stop giving her financial help or I'll divorce you!
Mother, let me help you.
You're still a boy. You don't have the strength.
Be good. Once I'm done, shall we go and fly a kite together?
Hurray!
It's a lovely day. I'm sure the kite will fly high
Mother, look! The clouds are moving.
Silly child. The clouds move because of the wind.
But I see people in the sky.
What nonsense! Only deities appear in the sky.
That's Nezha!
The one with wings must be Yang Jian's friend, Flying Boy.
Mother, you know deities?
That's Yang Jian.. Yang Jian!
It's Yan-er! My dear!
Yang Jian, where are you. Have you finished fighting the war?
Yes! I've finally won the battle! I'm now a celestial general.
I'll be conferred a title.
You're now a celestial general?
Yes! I'm now called Deity Erlang.
I see a dog. It looks adorable
Is it a dog deity?
Yes. It's called Celestial Dog.
Yang Jian, I miss you so much. When will you come back?
I'll back. You must wait for my return. You must!
Yang Jian!
Yang Jian?
- It's me. - Mother is you!
You're still weaving at this hour?
Father will scold you if he finds out you came here.
Not to worry. Your father is at Lord Deng's house now.
I just came to give you these things.
Mother, I don't need these things. Take them back.
These things are meant for my grandson, not you.
Your grandson has no need for the silk and satin.
Yan-er, don't be so stubborn.
Your tummy is growing bigger. Your clothes are getting tight.
And the weather is getting cold.
Thank you, Mother.
You'll do what I do when you have your own children one day.
Take a seat.
Mother, I had a strange dream just now.
I dreamt that Yang Jian had become a celestial general.
He was holding a weapon that looked like neither a spear nor a sword.
He even had a dog called Celestial Dog.
What did he say to you?
He said he'd become a celestial general.
Nezha and he were on their way to be made deities.
The dream came about because you thought too much about it
How can you take dreams seriously?
Don't blame me for belittling him. He's no celestial general material.
I'll be most grateful if he is made a general.
My tummy is growing bigger.
Looks like Yang Jian won't be back in time to name the child.
Shall I go ahead and name him?
Any names in mind?
Yang Jian told me in the dream he'd been made Deity Erlang.
Shall I call the boy Nianlang?
Nianlang?
That's a nice name.
Let's hope Yang Jian knows I miss him and he'll return soon.
In the next episode, Yang Jian encounters the Celestial Dog.