Gotcha! Thief!
What nerve!
You dared to sneak in alone to steal the formation diagram?
You're asking for death.
What do you want?
You want to know?
You'll find out in no time.
Father, I did as you said,
and caught a thief in the library.
What?
Actually, I knew someone would come steal the diagram.
So I sent Xue Liang to go get it to set a trap for him.
He really fell for it.
Good, let's go to the library and check it out.
After you... After you...
Just go.
Who is he?
Doesn't matter, I've got the diagram.
Search there.
Your Honor.
Your Honor, spare me.
I'm Li Er. I work here. I'm not a thief.
It was my oversight, I failed to keep an eye on the thief.
Father, please penalize me.
Get up. Thank you.
Now listen. Yes.
Search thoroughly, whoever you find who looks suspicious,
bring him to me at once.
Yes.
Who are you? Give the bundle back to me.
Xie Yingdeng, let me ask you,
who brought you into the formation? who got you out of the library?
Who gave you the diagram bundle?
What? Now you that you've got it,
you don't even care to say thank you?
Benefactor? Please forgive my rudeness.
Thank you indeed.
You helped me get the diagram, but you've taken it away.
With your martial artistry,
you didn't have to take this circuitous route.
I did it for one reason.
I want you to take me to Wagang to see a person.
Once I've seen him, I'll return the diagram to you.
A person? Who?
You want the diagram back or not?
Generalissimo, Counselor, this adept helped me get the diagram,
and he saved my life.
But the diagram is with him.
He's here to see a person.
Gentleman, may we know your name?
You're being rude.
Our generalissimo is asking you something.
Cousin.
What are you doing?
I'm going to kill you.
They're using the same routine.
His martial artistry is on par with Cheng's.
That's strange.
What you used is the Luo family's Five Tigers Spear routine.
Where did you pick it up?
Let me tell you,
you're not the only one who knows the routine.
I'm better at it than you.
Who are you?
You said you're here to kill me, but you refuse to tell us your name.
A spoiled man indeed,
you think this the House of Beiping?
You don't want to live?
Gentleman, please stop.
If my guess is correct, you're not here for revenge.
Is there a misunderstanding?
No misunderstanding. I'm here for him.
Luo Cheng, son of Lord Beiping Luo Yi.
To be honest, he's my cousin.
If he has done something inappropriate,
as his cousin, I too should be accountable.
If he has offended you, let me answer for him.
Does he deserve you being so good to him?
Luo Cheng, I'm your elder brother.
I'm your half-brother. We have different mothers
Elder brother?
My name is Jiang Song, or I should say Luo Song.
When Lord Beiping Luo Yi was still a street performer,
he passed by a place called Jiang Market,
He came to know my grandpa Jiang Baishan.
He was penniless then,
my grandpa took him in.
My mother Jiang Guizhi was Grandpa's only daughter.
Seeing that Luo Yi was hardworking and smart,
Grandpa married his daughter to him,
and taught him the Five Tigers Spear routine.
So the Five Tigers Spear routine is a Jiang family routine.
This is the first time I've heard that.
The Five Tigers Spear routine is a one of the best routines.
When Luo Yi had mastered it,
the court was recruiting soldiers.
My mother was pregnant with me,
but Luo Yi decided to join the army.
He has since never returned.
After I had grown up, I went to work in the town.
I happened to hear about Lord Beiping Luo Yi,
and his son Luo Cheng.
So I went home to tell Mother.
Brother...
Why didn't you go to House of Beiping to reunite with us?
After hearing the news,
Mother at once took me to House of Beiping.
Instead of meeting Luo Yi,
we were thrown out by the servants.
My mother got so mad she fell ill,
and later died of depression.
I have since used her family name instead, and become Jiang Song.
I decided to go to Luo Yi to avenge my mother.
I slipped into the house,
and overheard Lady Luo praying in front of the Buddha,
and learned that you are in Wagang.
That's why I'm here.
Brother, my respects.
Please get up.
Brother, don't worry,
once I've helped the buddies break the Snake Formation,
I'll take you back to reunite with Father.
Since you two are brothers, you are one of us.
Come, sit down first.
Brother, sit...
You're one of us now, take the diagram out.
Guys, please forgive me.
My family affair has hurt your cause.
I shouldn't have been so spiteful.
The Snake Formation can split into three,
and three into nine.
It sure is versatile.
SKY
Indeed.
I just tried out the formation as described in the diagram.
I've figured out a way to break it.
Please tell us.
The formation may look versatile,
putting the challenger under a two-pronged attack,
but a better part of it is just a deception.
It's actually quite simple.
The way to break it is...
We'll send forth two spear adepts.
They'll fight back to back and stick to their foothold.
They'll fight versatility with steadfastness.
Using the sky as a part to break the formation into five parts,
the formation will crumble.
Two spear adepts.
One is my cousin Luo Cheng,
the other is right here in front of us.
You brothers must remember,
only by joining forces will it work.
Yes.
I'm Cheng Yaoyin,
I'm here to break your formation.
Give way.
Rascals, let me give you a taste of the Snake Formation.
Set formation.
Snake Formation is a linear formation as the name implies.
How do snakes attack?
Bite, twine and devour.
As for the twine part...
Look...the Snake Formation
is actually a two-pronged attack from the front and rear...
Set formation, twine!
Brother, you alright?
I'm fine.
Let's break it. Come on.
Once the enemy is caught inside,
he's encircled and becomes a sitting duck
Set formation, devour.
Come on, charge.
Snakes can swallow prey bigger than their mouths,
let's say a hard egg.
A snake will swallow it up bit by bit, until it reaches its stomach.
Engulfing your enemy,
that's what devour means.
The devour position is key to the formation.
Charge!
Set formation.
Don't panic, keep your formation.
Come on, charge!
Who are you? Announce yourself.
I'm Cheng Yaoyin.
I heard your twin spear routine is unsurpassed.
I'm here to see.
First-mover takes the initiative.
I should be proactive.
Wrong.
A twin spears adept wants you to be proactive,
you'd be asking for death.
If you don't believe me, try me.
Remember, when you meet a twin spears adept,
be reactive.
Whether it's the Twin Dragons Out to Sea move aimed at your forehead,
or a two-prong attack aimed at your sides,
meet his horse head on,
Use the horse as leverage,
break from the middle,
hit, swipe and thrust.
That's it.
Why aren't you making a move?
Scared frozen?
In a tournament, I always give people the handicap, I let them start.
Especially you since you're an elderly.
If I don't give you a handicap, I'll be called a bully of the old.
Brother, let's go.
Alright, let's go.
He knows how to break twin spears with single spear.
Heaven is not on my side.
Come on, a toast to our formation busters
Come on...
Brother Jin... Buddy...
Brother He.
Brother Sire, my toast to you.
Good, let's drink... Come on...
Cheers...
This Snake Formation was formidable.
We thought Wagang was doomed.
Instead, we busted it.
We even achieved three good things.
What three good things?
You don't know?
First, we broke Sui's formation.
We forced their top dog out to host it.
Second, we defeated Yang Lin.
But we didn't press our victory home.
We paid the favor we owed him.
Yes, right...
The happiest one is...
The happiest one...
Our brother here reunited with his kin.
We have a new brother.
Brother Jin is right.
We couldn't have broken the formation without our latest addition.
I grew up with just my mother,
I always wanted brothers.
Here in Wagang, not only have I reunited with my natural brother.
I've gained so many sworn brothers.
Breaking the formation is nothing,
I'm willing to give my life.
Bravo!
Our late brothers Jin Cheng and Niu Gai lost their lives in the formation.
My toast to them.
Their spirits in heaven would be pleased if they knew we've broken the formation.
Brother Jin, Brother Qiong, come on, guys,
a toast to overthrowing Sui soon.
Cheers... Cheers...
Hurrying to your death?
Here we are...put it down...
So bothersome...
Groom, hurry up...
Bride, take it easy...
Be careful...
Give way...
Groom, come on over...
Come on...
Such a maiden fair, come fetch her...
But with feet this big...
Master Chen, once she's gone inside,
there's no returning her.
Think twice.
What do you mean? Big feet mean a firm stand.
A couple should live in harmony.
But if fights break out, she can give you a mighty kick.
Master Chen, you're blessed.
Go away...
Come on...
Matchmaker Wang, you said the girl comes from a respectable family,
she's kindhearted and pretty.
That's right.
The Pei family is respected in Shanma Pass.
Her father is a commander.
Miss Pei is pretty, gentle and kind.
But you never said she has a pair of big feet.
I did say her feet are not very tiny.
You call this not very tiny?
Let me tell you, today is your wedding day.
The bride is already here outside your house.
You can't refuse her.
I don't care.
I'm not that blessed,
I want to call it off.
Call it off?
What do you take me for?
You think you can call it off as you like?
I'm not going to marry her...
NO?
Open your eyes wide.
I'm as pretty as a fairy.
Which part of me is not good enough for you
other than a pair of feet that's a bit too big?
Alright...
I made it clear in the negotiation,
her feet are not that tiny.
You were willing then,
now you want to go back on your word?
Go in for the wedding ceremony.
Come on...
Come on!
That's a very big pair of feet.
The matchmaker did not mention that.
What? Too late for regrets now.
What's the use of complaining?
They're going to consummate their marriage.
Obeisance to heaven and earth.
What do we do now?
Obeisance to the parents.
I really can't stand it.
Obeisance to each other.
It's tragic.
Pei's feet, so very big.
Big as a boat, can kill fire.
She gets a groom, to his fear.
A frightened groom spells doom.
Look at her...
Kid, what did you say?
Say it again.
You
I did...nothing...
Nothing...
To the bridal chamber...
Stop it!
To the bridal chamber...
The ceremony's over...
To the bridal chamber...
Come on... Bridal chamber...
Still not coming?
It's heaven's will that you married me.
Deal with it.
Understand?
You understand or not?
Yes...
Drink it.
What now? You're crying?
I haven't bullied you, I...
Let me dry your tears for you...
Don't cry.
Don't worry, I'll be good to you.
Don't cry.
Stop crying! That's all you know?
If you won't stop, I'll go.
You...
All you can do is cry.
How useless.
You don't want to marry me, right?
I don't care to marry you either.
Sire, Wagang Fortress is still a threat.
I heard they're recruiting.
I'm worried they'll get more capricious.
I really don't get it.
When I was young, I chased away the Hun,
I conquered South Chen and unified the south and north.
The ten years I resided in Yangzhou,
I've promoted the study of Confucianism, Taoist teachings, Buddhism,
and I've promoted education.
Now we have peace and prosperity,
why do these rascals still want to overthrow me?
Who's their leader?
Sire...
Lord Changping, what is your suggestion?
Sire, I can recommend a man to quell Wagang Fortress.
Who is he?
I recommend Shanma Pass Commander Pei Renji
You mean veteran general Pei Renji the Iron Halberd?
That's him.
Pei Renji's an adept of the iron halberd routine.
He has three sons.
The second son died early.
His eldest Pei Yuanshao is a martial arts adept.
His third son Pei Yuanqing is an extraordinary man.
He has extraordinary strength.
He could pluck up a willow tree when he was fifteen.
When he was eighteen he could raise a thousand catty vessel with one hand.
He's now twenty years old.
He's an adept with a pair of silver octagon hammers.
He is second to none.
Really that formidable?
Or are you exaggerating?
What I said is the truth.
His martial artistry is on par with the Prime Minister's son,
Tianbao General Yuwen Chengdu.
He is well-versed in war books and strategies,
excels in attack, defense and ambush.
He's a military talent.
Sire, please summon the Pei father and sons to the capital to lead the campaign
Wagang will fall in no time.
Alright, summon the Pei father and sons.
Let me see if that Pei Yuanqing really is that formidable.
Yes, Sir.
Audience adjourned.
Long live Your Majesty.
Lord Changping, that was some exaggeration you fed Sire.
It's a matter of opinion.
You may call it exaggeration,
I actually think it was an understatement.
Really?
We'll know after he's sparred with Tianbao General.
We'll know who's more formidable.
Then you too will know whether I've made an exaggerated claim,
or I've just told the truth.
House of Pei
Miss Cuiyun, you're home.
Let me inform Mistress... No...
Come back...
Miss Cuiyun's home...
Master, Miss Cuiyun's home.
How come you're home again?
Come out.
You were carried over.
You were rejected again?
Don't be so loud.
Sister, how come you're back?
Yes, I'm back.
But it wasn't my fault this time.
That man found my feet too big.
He kept crying when he saw me.
How can I marry a man like that?
It's my luck the marriage was called off.
How could I spend my life with such a useless man?
Sister, you're right.
If you have to marry, marry a hero.
Not some useless guy.
Sister, don't marry him.
You know me.
Know what?
A girl has to get married.
What if you end up a spinster?
Let me tell you,
don't you blame me for this.
I never said I wanted to marry.
I can't bear to leave you two.
I want to stay here for life,
and take care of you two.
Isn't that good?
So you find my feet too big too?
Sister, I don't find them big,
I just find them smelly.
You rascal.
Your Honor... Halt! Rascal...
Your Honor...
Please...
Miss Pei has some temper...
The groom never said her feet are too big.
But she heat him up.
The marriage is now off.
How will I find her a new match?
Don't worry, we'll pay you more.
Thank you.
Xiaocui, show her the way.
Thank you, I bid you goodbye.
This way...
Don't just stand here, go in.
I'm so tired.
A wedding is more tiring than going into battle.
I ache all over, especially my shoulders.
You really shouldn't beat people up.
This was your third wedding.
You've been sent back every time.
It could have worked, but you beat the groom up.
Now it's harder for you to get a new match.
Go freshen up and apologize.
I'm not going.
You're disobedient.
Father, come on...
You wouldn't let your feet be bound when you were young,
you tore the binding cloth off.
Now you've ended up with a pair of big feet.
You want to kill me or what?
Mother, don't blame her.
Then who else?
The Pei family has been respected for generations
but we have a wilful daughter.
You have embarrassed me in Shanpa Pass.
Father... Don't get mad.
Father, why not chop my feet off?
A cripple is better than having a pair of big feet.
Sister...
Come on... Cuiyun...
Put them down... Just do it...
Your Honor, a royal decree...
Royal decree?
Royal decree? Come on...
Come on...
Pei Renji, this is Sire's decree.
Yes.
This is my decree: Rebels are wreaking havoc.
Pei Renji and his sons are summoned to Chang'an
to discuss the suppression of Wagang rebels.
May it be carried out.
Long live Your Majesty...
General Wu, thank you indeed.
You've had a long journey,
let me prepare a feast for your refreshment.
General Pei, you're too kind.
We must hurry back to Chang'an.
You too shouldn't tarry either.
Go to Chang'an as soon as possible.
I won't waste anymore of your time.
I have some presents for you, please accept them.
You're too kind.
Please...
Mother, try this...
Sire thinks highly of me,
we father and sons have to rush to Chang'an.
Cuiyun, you and your mother will stay home.
Oh yes, I've asked Matchmaker Wang to talk with the Hu family in the east side.
Father, no more matchmaking for me.
I've decided not to get married.