My Lord, I've brought Qin Qiong here.
Qin Qiong, you were sick this afternoon. You've gotten well so soon?
My Lord, I faked the sickness. But I regret it already.
There are laws for the nation and rules for the family.
Please punish me accordingly.
How dare you fake illness to fool me! Guards.
My Lord.
Cane...
Qin Qiong, where's your hometown?
I'm from Shandong Jinan Licheng County.
But that's not what the document says. You were exiled here from Shanxi Luzhou.
Yes, that's correct.
Who else is there in your family?
I only have a mother.
Where's your father?
He was killed at Maming Pass during a battle many years ago.
What was your father's name? What was his post?
Why was he killed in the war? Tell me everything.
My father's name is Qin Yi, aka Zihou.
He was the Commander at Maming Pass during the Northern Qi Dynasty.
When Sui attacked Qi, he was betrayed by a bad man called Gao Agu.
He was killed on the battlefield. Back then I was only four years old.
My mother Madam Nin fled from Maming Pass with me.
We wandered everywhere. Subsequently, we settled down in Jinan.
Qin Qiong, what is your infant name?
My infant name is Taiping Boy.
Mom...
Nephew Qiong. You're my nephew. It's really you. He's my nephew.
This is so unbelievable. I can't believe you're really Brother Qin's son.
Cousin Qiong.
It's been really tough for you. I'm your aunt. He's your uncle.
This is your cousin Luo Cheng.
So you're my aunt Qin Shengzhu? Aunt Zhu.
Get up.
My Lord, what's going on?
Brother Qin's my cousin who's been missing for years.
Cousin? Congratulations on the reunion, My Lord.
Cousin Cheng.
Please get up. I can't believe you guys helped my nephew.
I must reward all of you well.
Much obliged, My Lord.
Qiong, why did you become a bandit?
My Lord, someone in Luzhou
planted evidence to frame Brother Qin for committing the offence.
Jin Jia and Tong Huan can be witnesses.
My Lord, what Major Du said is true.
I see. What a bunch of lousy officials. Qiong, the case will end here.
Uncle Yi
My Lord, now that Brother Qin's case is closed, we've both done our job.
We would be grateful if you could grant us the acknowledgment
so we can report to our superior officer accordingly.
OK. Luo Chun.
Yes, My Lord.
Give them the acknowledgment.
Yes, My Lord.
Uncle Yi, I have a request.
Speak.
My horse Yellow Boy and my family maces made of wrought copper
were confiscated by the Luzhou government.
Can you get them back for me please?
That's easy...You two get this done please.
Definitely, My Lord.
No problem.
Guards.
My Lord.
Give these two heroes more money for their expenses on the way.
Thank you, My Lord.
Don't worry, My Lord.
Actually, we consider Master Qin our big brother.
We will do our best to accomplish what he tells us to do.
Thank you.
My Lord, we'll go then.
OK.
Take care...
Master Qin.
Ta ke ca re.
See you later, Master Qin.
Master Qin, see you later.
Ta ke ca re.
Goodbye.
Qiong, let's return to our house right away.
I want to host a banquet to welcome my nephew.
Let's go, Cousin Qiong.
Please...
Right. Let's go inside.
Imperial Study.
Sire, Lord Mount has come
Sire.
Brother Lin, you should be very busy at the border.
Why have you come to the palace personally?
There's nothing special.
I haven't seen you in a long time. I miss you very much.
I happened to find several thousand-year wild ginseng in the mountain.
I brought them here for your replenishment.
You do think of me all the time.
So why haven't you brought Yu'er with you this time?
Sire, there's something I'm not sure if I should tell you.
Please feel free to talk to me.
It's a blessing that Sire has bestowed marriage upon Yu'er.
Lord Jin is gifted and virtuous. But Yu'er is too young.
She was so worried about the marriage that she fell sick.
She still hasn't gotten well yet.
So I came specifically to request Sire to withdraw your order
and suspend the wedding for the time being.
The old man Yang Lin has come personally?
This is absolutely true. He's meeting Sire in the Imperial Study now.
The old man Yang Lin is Lord Mount. He's stationed in Dengzhou.
He takes orders but not summons. It takes a lot to get him to come to the capital.
Did you find out what he's talking to my father about?
Not yet.
Do you need to guess? This must be related to Your Lordship.
Since Sire ordered the marriage,
there has been no news of Princess Yu.
Now Lord Mount has come in person to see Sire.
But he hasn't brought Princess Yu with him. This shows...
This shows he wants to turn down the marriage.
But this isn't a bad thing.
You can take this opportunity to get another concubine.
Given your competence and the Imperial Order in your possession,
you still failed to accomplish the mission.
I'm afraid it's because you have a selfish intent.
You are my son. You think I don't know what's on your mind? Listen carefully.
You want to marry Princess Yu. That's just your wishful thinking...
For a man to do something big, he mustn't indulge in romance.
Do you understand? Remember:
You will be strong only if you have no desire.
This pair of birds is so cute.
Father, Mother.
At ease.
Much obliged, Father. Long live His Majesty.
Ying'er, come over and sit down.
Yes.
Queen, why don't you tell him?
Yes...Ying'er.
Mom.
We have made the decision for you to marry Lord Mount's daughter Princess Yu.
I heard about that too.
Recently, I heard that Lord Mount came to the palace to meet father.
I bet it must be about the marriage. Thank you Father and Mother.
But I'm afraid you'll be disappointed.
Mom, don't worry about my marriage.
Don't worry about me over such a trivial matter
or I'll become a bad son. It's OK...
Ying'er, are there other girls that you like?
Yes. But I dare not mention it.
You've always been open. Feel free to tell us. I'll make the decision for you.
Yes, Father. I did fall for a girl.
She's Prime Minister Yuwen's extended family.
She's chaste and virtuous. She's diligent and frugal.
Everyone knows that.
But she's the daughter of a wealthy businessman.
A wealthy businessman's daughter?
Please don't be mad, Father. I knew her status is low.
I didn't want you and Mom to be unhappy.
So I didn't think about her again after I had met her once.
I don't think this is impossible. He's just getting a concubine.
Marrying a commoner would show our congeniality.
This could win people's heart. Isn't that a win-win scenario?
Mother.
The Queen is right. I approve.
Say thanks to your father now.
Thank you Father and Mother for your grace.
OK. Get up.
Yes.
Ying'er.
Yes.
What's the name of this wealthy girl?
Bring her here to meet me in a couple of days.
OK. Mom, her name's Xiao Mei.
Mother.
Your Highness, my name is Xiao Mei.
At ease.
Much obliged, Mother.
Much obliged, Your Highness.
You are Xiao Mei?
Yes.
Come over here. I want to take a closer look at you.
Elegant and innocent. No wonder Ying'er likes you so much.
Thank you for your compliment, Your Highness. I'm scared.
My shoulder hurts badly whenever it rains.
Your Highness, that happens to my mother too.
So I've learned massage. If you don't mind, I could do it for you.
Perhaps it will relieve your pain.
Really? OK. Go ahead and try then.
I do feel much better now.
I should congratulate you. Mother liked you so much today.
I want to congratulate Your Lordship too- Now you can marry me properly.
I won't need to hide in this underground palace anymore.
Today your virtuous look was so tempting.
I almost couldn't hold myself back in Mother's chamber.
But we're not married yet. Lord Jin hasn't married me yet.
You must be courteous to me.
I will be as courteous as Confucius.
Please spare me, My Lord...
Stop. I paved this road. I planted the trees.
If you want to pass by, you'll need to pay. If you say no, I'll kill and bury you.
Kid, what road and trees?
This road is...
Don't talk to him anymore.
Listen carefully. We're robbers. Give us your money.
I don't understand.
Why keep talking? Let's go.
Please spare my life, sir. I'm ignorant. Please allow us to leave.
My practice these past few months wasn't a waste. I'm invincible.
Yes, you're invincible.
You guys are robbers?
No...
What do you do when you rob?
I put your money into my bag.
This isn't appropriate, right?
It is.
Unless we run into someone like you who defeats us.
Then it would be inappropriate.
What was your first sentence just now?
I paved this road. I planted the trees. If you want to pass by, you'll need to pay.
If you say no, I'll kill and bury you.
I planted the trees. I paved this road. If you want to pass by, you'll need to pay.
Robbery.
Please spare our lives...Come on...
That's all I have.
Come on. Give them to me.
Here you go.
What do you do when you're done robbing?
Set us free.
Beat it. Thank you.
Stop.
Do you have any food? We don't.
Ta ke ca re.
This time, I met many people who claimed to be kung fu experts.
But they couldn't even defeat me.
The Imperial silver will pass by here soon. What shall we do now?
How's Brother Cheng's progress with the axe?
He hasn't made any progress with the axe.
But he's good at bluffing.
Who are you talking about, Brother Da?
Brother Cheng, I'm talking about Zhu Neng.
Brother Cheng.
You're home?
Brother Da, I'm home.
Be careful.
Iran into some robbers today.
Did someone rob you?
I robbed them. Look at this, Brother Da.
Brother Cheng, you're more competent now.
My practice hasn't been a waste.
It hasn't been a waste. But this is your silver. It's yours.
I can't take them.
I live and eat here for free. I can't take the silver.
You're entitled to live and eat here for free.
Keep them.
Brother Cheng.
Give them to the people then.
To the people?
I'll take one.
Brother Cheng does have drive.
What are you talking about? Didn't I tell you just now?
He's good at bluffing. It's just a few pieces of silver.
How could that have been a robbery? Obviously he stole them.
I robbed them, Brother Da.
Er Xian Zhuang
Brother Qin has left for Beiping Prefecture for some time already.
I wonder how he's doing now.
Right. It's been so long. But we haven't heard from him at all.
Heaven bless us. A lucky person will be safe.
If you're worried about him,
why don't you send someone to Beiping Prefecture to find out?
You don't need to send anyone. I'll go.
If you hadn't acted recklessly,
Brother Qin wouldn't have gotten into so much trouble.
That's why I have to go all the more.
I've learned a lesson after the incident last time.
Don't worry, Brother Xin. Let me go. I won't make trouble.
Enough. I'll ask someone competent to go.
Fine. You call the shots since you're the head of Er Xian Zhuang
and the head of outlaws in thirteen provinces.
She...
Head, Shan An's leaving now.
Good. If Brother Qin's case is closed, bring him back.
When you arrive in Beiping Prefecture, go see Chang Gongjin first.
Be careful. Go.
I will-.
How's Yingying? Has she made any trouble lately?
If there's nothing else, tell her to go to my study later.
I want to talk to her.
Yes.
Shan Zhou, how's Yellow Boy?
He was much thinner when he first came back from the Luzhou government.
His hair was a mess. Now he's so strong.
OK. I'll go take a look.
Head Shan, this way please.
Head Shan, Miss Shan is missing.
Where's the horse?
Brother Xin, I'm riding Brother Qin's Yellow Boy
to Beiping Prefecture to look for Brother Qin.
Don't worry about me.
Miss Shah wants to catch up with Brother Qin.
So Brother Qin is Lord Beiping Luo Yi's nephew.
This is a blessing in disguise. Brother Qin really is safe.
Right. The case ended there.
Brother Qin and Lord Beiping told us to come to Luzhou Prefecture
to get back Master Qin's Yellow Boy and his gold maces
and deliver them to Beiping Prefecture.
When we went to make enquiries at the government office,
we were told that they had already been redeemed by Master Shan.
What? But Miss Shan is already
delivering Yellow Boy and the maces to Beiping Prefecture.
Shan Mian, Shan Zhou, this is my order.
Yes, sir.
Hurry to Beiping Prefecture. Bring Miss Shan home.
Yes, sir.
Yes, sir. Let's go.
Right place, right time.
Brother Qin will definitely excel as an officer.
But he will grow further and further apart from us.
I heard you used many wonderful strikes
when you fought Shi Danai in the arena. Too bad I didn't get to see that.
It was no big deal.
The Qin's family kung fu is the use of the gold maces.
Cheng'er, why don't you practice with Shubao?
K want to see my nephews kung fu
so I can find an appropriate post for him.
Good. We have a pair of silver maces at home.
Cousin Qiong can use those.
I'll practice with you then.
Go ahead, Cousin Cheng.
Shubao, you use the maces well. Qin's mastery of maces hasn't been lost.
Thank you, Uncle Yi.
Cousin Qiong hasn't gone out to tour around yet.
Why don't you go out and see the scenery of Beiping?
Cheng'er, you should take Shubao out and tour around.
Thank you, Uncle Yi.
Beiping
Master Fu, your comments please.
Comments? Why are you guys getting worse?
What were you two doing? You were so lousy.
I haven't practiced in a long time. I'll show you how to practice today.
Shan An, it looks like fun there. Let's go take a look.
Miss Shan, we still have important things to do. We better go.
It's fine. This won't take much time. Let's go take a look.
But...Miss Shan.
Excuse me...Excuse me...
Miss Shan, let's get out of here. Master Qin's waiting for us.
Good. Look, Shan An. There are so many people. Good.
Look. He's Wu Anfu from the Commander's House.
His kung fu is so good.
Right. Hu Kei and Wu Liang are commanders. Even His Lordship has to give them face.
He's the commander's only son.
He's practiced kung fu with his father and uncle since he was a kid.
Of course his kung fu is good.
Right.
Stop.
Bravo.
Let me show you guys my double-headed snake. Come.
I can't believe there's such a weird weapon.
What kind of weapon is that?
Step back. Be careful, I might hurt you.
Bravo.
Master Fu has tripped...
Master Fu, are you OK? Master Fu, get up.
Bravo.
Miss Shan.
Master Fu...How are you?
Be careful, Master Fu.
Don't move.
Go away. Who said, "bravo"? Who said that?
Who said that?
I did.
You did?
Let go.
Come back...How can you hit a woman?
What are you doing? Listen to Master Fu.
Master Fu.
Did you say, "bravo"?
She didn't mean it. Please forgive her.
I'm talking to this girl. Who are you?
You're getting in my way. What do you want to do? Beat it.
What are you doing?
Yes, I said that. I've never seen anyone trip himself with a staff.
Don't laugh. Is that funny?
I'll cut the tongue of whoever laughs again and feed it to my dogs.
Keep an eye on them.
You're so cute.
You laughed at me just now. I'll forgive you.
But I do want to kiss you.
Stop it.
Get lost. I'll stab you.
Master Fu.
Miss Shan, don't make trouble.
No.
Your temper is hot though you're young.
I've never tried a girl with a hot temper. I like that.
Miss Shan.
Get out of the way.
Get out of the way now.
Get out of the way.
Run.
Master Fu, are you OK?
Master Fu.
I'm fine
I don't care whose daughter she is. She has the nerve to injure me.
She'll never escape in Beiping Prefecture. Chase.
Get out of the way. Stop...Stop.
Get out of the way...
Stop...
Get out of the way.
Are you OK, Miss Shan?
How dare you hurt me!
I will tame you today or you won't know how powerful I am.
What kind of a hero are you bullying a weak girl?
Bullying? Like this?
Lecher.
Get off Miss Shan...Miss Shan, run.
Shan An.
I will kill you.
Brother Qin.
Master Fu Stop it.
Master Fu.
Shan An...Shan An...
Good. You hit me.
Master Fu.
Master Fu, are you OK?
I'm fine.
Wu Anfu, you've committed murder. Drop your weapon. You're under arrest.