By order of Lord Beiping, we're here to welcome both generals.
His Highness appointed us Commander and Deputy Commander of Beiping Prefecture.
According to Sui's rules of etiquette,
you should carry a ceremonial rod and welcome us ten miles from the city.
The streets in the city should be cleared.
His Lordship is waiting in his house to welcome both generals.
Father, Lord Beiping Luo Yi is not young. Why doesn't he know such courtesy?
He's so ignorant.
How dare you!
We've never had the ceremony of clearing the streets in Beiping Prefecture.
If the generals are unhappy with the ceremony,
you can blame me, Du Wenzhong.
But I won't put up with you if you criticize His Lordship.
You're just a junior officer. How dare you talk to me this way?
You can't put up with us, right? Let me teach you how.
How dare you to be so rude!
What? You want to fight?
Let me change your rule of not clearing the streets in Beiping Prefecture.
Get out of my way. Beat it...
You want to die?
Don't move.
Darn it. How dare you make trouble in my Beiping Prefecture!
Who are you? Father...
Stop.
Uncle Liang, Father, help me.
Are you OK?
I'm fine.
Young man, did you need to strike so hard?
Whoever makes trouble in Beiping must be killed.
You must be Lord Beiping's son Deputy Luo, right?
Yes.
I don't care who you are.
You get in my way. I will kill you...Father...
Do you know who I am?
Since Luo Yi failed to teach his son well, I'll do the job for him.
I dare you.
Step back.
Kill him, Father.
I will kill you today.
Wait a second.
Deputy Luo is really good at using a spear.
You deserve the title Cool Face and Silver Spear Handsome Luo Cheng.
Who are you?
Highness...
Highness, how come you're here?
Father sent me.
Deputy Luo, this is a misunderstanding. Please forgive us.
Guards, tie him up.
Yes, sir.
How dare you!
Go.
Highness...Father...
General Wu Kui, I trust that Uncle Yi will deal with this fairly.
Go.
Let go of me.
Father, I escorted the merchants home.
Iran into Wu Anfu who was making trouble in Beiping.
I've taken him in pending your decision.
Darn it. He just reported to duty.
He's already made trouble in my Beiping Prefecture. Kill him.
My Lord.
Mom, I'm home.
Why did you lose your temper over such a minor issue?
I think this isn't something bad. We've already taught them a lesson.
I bet they won't dare make trouble again. Don't make a fuss about it.
Mom is right. Father, I believe he won't dare make trouble again.
OK. We'll spare him this time. Let's go meet them.
Uncle Lord Beiping.
Yu'er, it's been a long while...
This is a misunderstanding. Guards, set him free right away.
Yes, sir.
Stay here.
Keep quiet.
I have to see how Brother Qiong is doing.
Where is the man with a wound in his arm staying?
U Upstairs.
Help...
Go.
Help...Help...
Sir...Sir, what are you looking for? I've done nothing bad.
Who are you?
I'm a constable. I have an order to escort this prisoner.
Kill them.
Get on the horse quickly.
OK.
While Qin Qiong is being chased by the Golden Snake Guards,
Cheng Yaojin keeps eating and drinking in Ru Nan Zhuang
without doing anything serious.
His mother feels uneasy.
Come on, Mom.
Go ahead and eat slowly.
Mom, this is good.
It's OK. You eat it...Easy.
OK.
Mom, what's the matter?
Eat later. Listen to me. I really don't understand.
We've both been here at Ru Nan Zhuang for a few months.
Yes.
The You brothers are so nice to us. We don't need to worry about food.
They're serving us so well.
Right.
I just don't get it.
Why haven't they asked us to do something for them?
How can we just eat and drink for free?
Mom, the owner here, You Junda, is my sworn brother now.
His business is my business.
If he wants my life, I'll give my life for him.
I want you to ask hin": what he wants.
I'll do whatever he wants me to do.
OK. Eat then.
You eat some too, Mom.
Eat.
I'll go ask him after I've finished eating.
Eat then.
Mom, you go ahead. I'll be back after I ask him.
Ta ke ca re.
Master, Brother Cheng has been at Ru Nan Zhuang for a few months already.
But he still doesn't know anything about stealing the Imperial silver.
I wanted to talk hin": about that.
But every time I see him so happy, I find it hard to tell him.
It's fine if it were just him, but he has a mother.
If something goes wrong, how can I face him?
If you think he's capable, why don't you test his kung fu first?
Brother Da.
Big brother.
Brother Da.
Are you full?
I'm full.
Sit down please.
I'm not being boastful. I've eaten all sorts of food before.
Seriously, I like the food here the best.
Big brother, feel free to eat here.
I eat and drink here for free. I feel so bad.
Just tell me, what can I do for you?
OK. I won't keep it from you then.
K wanted to become your sworn brother out of respect for you.
You're not afraid of dying. You're a real man.
I also hope you'll teach me martial arts.
Martial arts? I haven't tried a dish like that before.
No, it's not a food. Martial arts is the practice of strikes.
Strikes? What's that?
Fighting.
Oh, fighting.
Come on. Hit me.
No way. I can't hit you.
If you don't hit me, I'll hit you then.
Brother Da, I'll really hit you then.
Hit you.
Yaojin.
Mom's calling me.
Yaojin.
Mom.
Son, you're so good to me and your Big brother.
We can't return your favor.
Your Big brother's not competent. But he's very strong.
You can teach him kung fu if you don't find that too troublesome.
Perhaps he can help you then.
Mom.
Brother Da, I'm very clever. I'm a fast learner.
Teach me. I'll learn. OK?
OK. Mom, I'll listen to you then. Big brother, follow me.
Mom, I'm going.
Good.
Big brother, this is Ru Nan Zhuang's arsenal.
What do you think?
So many. Which one should I choose?
Pick one that suits you. Pick one.
This one...This one is no good. I'll use this axe.
I find that suits you too.
Brother Da, step aside.
Big brother, don't practice here.
How's that? Is my kung fu good?
Good. What's the matter?
It's too light.
I remember now. I have a Bagua Xuanhua big axe.
It's really heavy. It hasn't been used in years.
I'll ask them to show you right away.
Good.
Let's go.
OK. The heavier, the better. Let's go.
Let's go.
This one is good...Good.
Honestly, an old man sold me this axe one winter several years ago.
It was his heirloom.
Kt came with a handbook on the use of an axe.
All the strikes are recorded in the handbook.
So thin?
Yes. Look. It's all written here.
What's written in it? They're just...
Big brother, you just need to look at the pictures.
All the strikes are drawn here. Look at them. They're all strikes.
Pictures...Brother Da, from tomorrow, I will practice using the axe in the woods.
Why in the woods?
It's good there. I can't play with it here.
Absolutely.
Brother Da.
Yes.
Come over here. Let me cut you.
Why?
I won't cut you then.
You better practice in the woods.
OK. I'll go then.
OK. Take care, Big brother.
Brother Qiong, let's go inside and get some rest.
Come over.
Squat.
Behave yourself. I'll kill you if you make a sound.
Brother Qiong, let's go inside.
Come on. This way please. Sir, this room is unique in Hua County.
It's so quiet here. Everything is here.
Come on...Hold this.
We'll take this room.
Don't worry, sir. Feel free to stay here.
Lady boss, my Brother Qiong is physically weak.
He needs some good rest. You must take good care of him for me.
Sure.
This is a prescription. Prepare this medicine for him on time.
Hold this...Don't worry, sir.
I promise you'll enjoy the best food and accommodation here.
I'll take good care of this gentleman for sure.
Thank you.
I'm not being boastful. I'm very good at looking after people.
I promise he'll be well and energetic in a couple of days.
Thank you for the trouble.
I promise you'll be happy with our service.
You two get some rest. We won't bother you anymore.
Brother Qiong, you...
I'm fine. Go and come back quickly.
But you're in such a state. How can I go?
I'm fine. Go. Don't worry about me.
OK. You must take care.
When I've finished the job, I'll come right back to pick you up.
OK. Take care. I'm fine. Go.
I'll go then.
OK.
Get up. Follow me...Walk faster.
Yellow Boy! Yellow Boy's back.
Sir, I've brought you food.
Come in.
Sir, I've brought you food.
This is a drumstick in soy sauce. Eat it while it's still hot.
Leave it there. I'll eat it later.
Sir, I want to discuss something with you.
You've stayed here for a few days. Could you pay first?
Right. I forgot about that. Just a moment.
Is this enough?
Sure. Our charges don't change every day. Of course this is enough.
Wait. Feed my horse with more hay. Don't starve it, OK?
Yes, sir. We feed it with fresh hay every day.
Seriously, it eats better than I do.
Thank you.
I'll go. Eat the food while it's still hot.
Xiaoer has gone inside. I must do something to stall...
Sir, it's so late. Why have you come out?
I can't sleep. So I came here to check on it.
Look. Your horse is so strong.
Shall I get you a lamp so you can go in and take a look? Be my guest.
No, thanks.
Sir, it's windy at night.
You must wear more clothes. Don't catch a cold.
I'll go back to my room now.
It's nice to stay at home. Life is hard outside.
Sir, you better give it more hay.
It's on the house. Feel free to feed your horse.
Honey.
How did it go?
Look at this.
Good job. Not bad.
Thank you for teaching me well.
Good. We work well together as a couple. Right.
I've never seen such a big piece of silver before.
You look at the moon alone. The mood is beautiful. But it's so sad.
The universe is so big. People are so small.
But still we have self-pity.
No matter how big the universe is, a person must still face herself.
Actually I'm running away from home.
I can tell.
What else can you tell?
You ran away from home so you could escape from the prearranged marriage.
There are many things that you can't run away from.
They'll still be there even if you run away from them.
Sometimes running away can make things even more complicated.
But I can't defy the emperor's order.
It's not impossible to avert it. You're a member of the Royal family.
The emperor's orders are for the benefit of people like you.
If you think something's wrong, why don't you be candid and talk about it?
Given your father's authority,
His Highness can't do anything even if your father revokes the marriage.
I'll go home and talk to Father then.
There's no hurry.
Stay in Beiping Prefecture for a couple of days.
Then I'll ask Cheng'er to see you home. Let's go.
Sir, there's something I'm embarrassed to talk about.
But if I don't say it...
It's OK. Shoot.
OK. Sir, I'll be candid with you.
Recently, the price for everything keeps going up every day. So...
I understand. I should pay first. That's fair enough.
Right.
I'll get you the money.
Sir, running an inn is difficult. I wouldn't have asked you if I had a choice.
What's the matter?
M)' money is gone!
What? Then...
My money is gone.
Sir, what do you mean? You're saying you lost your money in my inn?
My money...I put it there. Now it's gone. What happened?
You're saying we stole your money?
No, I didn't mean that.
But I did put my money there. How come it's gone now?
What do you mean then?
If people find out about this, how will they patronize my inn again?
Wang Xiaoer, come in. He says he lost his money in our inn.
Talk. Did you steal his money?
You're saying I stole his money?
How dare you do that!
I'm innocent. I never get greedy about money.
Sir, did you see me steal your money?
I didn't say you stole my money.
But my money's gone. Of course I'm desperate.
This isn't a trivial matter. No, we must report it to the police.
I want the court to prove my innocence.
OK. Let's do that.
Forget it. Don't call the police. It's not worth it for such a trivial matter.
My brother will come pick me up in a couple of days.
He'll bring money.
Lady boss, please let me stay here for a few days.
When my brother comes, he'll definitely pay you. OK?
OK. I can tell you're an honest man. You were quite generous too.
Fine. I trust you. Will you pay me in a couple of days?
OK. I'll wait. Go prepare the medicine right away.
OK.
Get some rest. I won't bother you anymore.
Walk faster.
This way.
Brother Hu, why don't we take the main roads?
Mind your own business. Don't you know we're being chased? Walk.
Sir.
You won't eat? Such airs. Wake him up.
Sir, get UP"-
Why is his face so red? It's burning.
He has a fever? You can't get sick here. Why are you standing there?
Prepare a ginger drink for him right away.
He's fallen sick in my inn. Now what?
I'm fine...Perhaps I've got the flu. I'll be fine after I get some rest.
What if you can't hang in there?
Sir, don't you have a home? You have to pay to stay in an inn.
I know. But I was bitten by a poisonous snake on the way.
I nearly died. The doctor told me to get some good rest.
So I had to stay here.
Sir, has your brother forgotten you?
That's impossible. He's my bosom friend.
You still believe in that? Heed my advice.
Go home quickly. Trust nobody but yourself and your money.
Do you have anything valuable? You can pawn it first.
Redeem it when you have the money.
I really don't have anything valuable.
What's that?
It's a pair of maces. It's the only thing my father left me.
It's been everywhere with me these past couple of years.
I don't want to pawn it.
Didn't I say you could redeem it?
Think about it seriously. Call me if you need anything.
In principle, a pawn shop doesn't take weapons.
But if you really insist on pawning them, I'll give you ten taels of silver then.
I can't give you any more than that.
What? Ten taels?
Take it or leave it...
No, ten taels is fine. It's better than nothing.
Ten taels of silver and a pawn ticket.
OK
You four chase along the trail. If you see anyone suspicious, just kill him.
Yes, sir.
Honey.
How much if you get pawning that pair of maces?
Ten taels.
Ten taels?
That can cover the room charges
and the cost of medicine for the past couple of days.
What about the future?
Lady boss, be a friend. Give me a few more days' allowance.
OK. Enough.
This ten taels of silver will be used to cover the room charges
and the cost of the medicine for the last couple of days.
We don't run a charity here.
If all the guests follow suit, how can we run the business?
I paid you just now. You're still giving me a hard time?
This is way too much.
What do you want then? You can stay for tonight.
Leave first thing tomorrow morning. But I'm sick. I can't leave.
Oh, really? Then pay me another 50 taels. I promise you'll eat and sleep well then.
Otherwise, you'll have to go.
Yellow Boy, you're my blood. Now we have to part.
You've travelled with me along the banks of the Yellow River.
We fought with my maces in three states and six prefectures.
You're so brave and amazing.
Too bad I'm stone broke now. I'm really sick.
I can't even feed you any hay. You'll starve with me. I...
It looks so dull. It must be sick. How can he sell such a horse?
Look at the horse owner. He looks awful.
The horse won't be any good either. Let's go.
Good horse...Sir, how much for this horse?
It's priceless. Just name me a price.
You must quote a price when selling your horse. You must have fallen on hard times.
Well, I'll pay one hundred taels for it. How about that?
One hundred taels. Please take it. I'll take the horse now.
Take 50 taels back.
Why?
Treat the horse well.
Don't worry. Goodbye. Let's go.
Yellow Boy.