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♫ The green mountain is high,the setting sun illuminates ♫
♫ Striding in the path of time,tossed about by wind and rain ♫
♫ Sword and knife,violence and pride ♫
♫ carry out heroic deedspraising the youth ♫
♫ Even if the lofty sentimentsonly intend for a beauty's admiration ♫
♫ who can stand a hero's tear? ♫
♫ Look at glory and splendoras if they were goose feathers ♫
♫ Look forward,urging the horse with a wild laugh ♫
♫ Feel sworn brotherhood,surpass the skies ♫
♫ On your behalfStars fall and souls vanish ♫
♫ In this mundane world,the inevitable turmoil of feelings ♫
♫ by a cup of wine can stretch sky-high ♫
♫ Even if the landscape is far away, ♫
♫ with a cry, long and loud ♫
♫ the windy clouds where the sword points,will curl up in a surging tide ♫
♫ Even if this is a loneliness of a lifetime, ♫
♫ do not remit cruelty ♫
♫ just because of the hot blood flaming in the chest ♫
♫ Make the green mountain bloom,and the old man of the east ♫
♫ will recollect the mistof the floating clouds ♫
The Three Heroes and Five Gallants
Episode 25
Don't touch. Old Xi'er once said that
men and women are different. A man's head and a woman's waist
can only be looked at but not touched.
Alright, alright, Sister Qiu Kui, I know it now.
Looks like Third Master's words are now like Emperors' decrees to you.
His words are not decrees. I'm his boss!
- Fellow brothers, tonight, let's eat and drink without restraints! Come, let's toast!- Come. Come. Come.
Brother Chang, on this trip to the Eastern Capital,
you must take us to have fun for a couple of days in that dazzling world.
Don't worry. As long as we can fulfill our task. Leave it to me.
- Oh, Brother Shen...- Come...brothers...Sit.
Come, wait. I...
am toasting you, fellow brothers.
- Bottoms up. Right.- Bottoms up.
Fellow brothers,
this time, we must complete this task
for Royal Uncle.
In this trip, everyone will be working hard.
Everyone! We all
must bring glory and honor
to the Talents Recruitment Club. Here.
- Drink!- Brothers, bottoms up.
Come. Sit. Brother...
I've already fulfilled the first step of our plan.
The next step is to make Pang Yu agree
to let you get into the troops as a substitute.
Brother Shen...
What if Pang Yu doesn't agree? What will we do?
If he doesn't actually agree,
then you two will use the excuse of escaping the marriage and leave this place.
Take a shortcut road back to the Eastern Capitaland arrive before them.
Give the news to Kaifeng Court.
If that's the case,
wouldn't the motive and advantage of me and Saihua
being able to get in here be all gone in vain?
Of course.
That would be the worst outcome.
But at present, we are not facing that choice yet.
Then...
Brother Shen, I'll wait for your news.
I'm entrusting it to you.
The two of you protect the Magistrate. I'll go and take a look.
Let's go!
Zhao Hu, no need to chase after them.
These bastards...dare come to assassinate Magistrate Bao?
They're running away faster than a rabbit.
They are not here to assassinate the Magistrate.
Then why did they come?
They are here to disturb us. Their aim is for us to be busy with our own affairs.
If I ever catch them,
see if I don't cut off their legs.
- Are the preparations complete?- The preparations on my side are already complete
but a little situation has arisen in the Talents Recruitment Club.
What's the problem now?
Among the chosen bodyguards,
2 ate too many cold dishes last night. They started to have diarrhea in the middle of the night.
Going to the lavatory 10 times in the night. They are already sick from dehydration.
Right now, lying on their bed on the brink of death,
able to move only their eyeballs.
- Where's Leader Shen?- He's also at a loss as to what to do.
He's now outside waiting for Master's decision.
I heard that yesterday night, two bastards
got diarrhea from drinking too much.
Yes, Royal Uncle.
I'm guessing that it's most likely due to eating cold dishes last night
After dinner, they still went to that Hundred Flowers Building.
After playing too happily with the ladies, they forgot to put on their blankets when they fell asleep.
Hence, cold air from inside and outside, working in collusion like this,
and now, they can't get up.
These are really bastards!
You breed troops for a thousand days just to use them once..
It's all because I wasn't strict with them. It's all my fault.
Stop saying these useless things. Hurry and look for two mercenaries to fill the gap.
Initially, I also had the same idea. But afterwards...
What is it?
We indeed have a lot of people but too few that are suitable.
Which aspect is not suitable?
Think about it, Royal Uncle. Those who have good martial arts
have big attitudes and wouldn't blend with the group.
Being under Chang Da, what if conflict arises?
Chang Da will not be able to control them.
This type of horses that spoil the whole herd mustn't go.
Then send two well-behaved ones.
But those who are well-behaved only have average martial arts skills.
What if they encounter any trouble?
It's fine if they just can't be of help, but they may even need to be taken care of.
These types who are just free loaders like Nanguo.[ Nanguo was a Warring States musicianwho had no real talent at all.
In the future, have them kicked out of the Talents Recruitment Club.
But there are still people
with good martial arts and good attitude.
Then hurry and send them!
Say it.
They are scheming and very greedy for money. If they see money,
and connived with outsidesr, won't they betraythe Talents Recruitment Club?
Say, Leader Shen, what do you mean by that?
With such a big Talents Recruitment Club, can't I find just two people?
That's why after thinking back and forth, over and over for a long time, I thought of one person.
Who?
Zhang Han.
This Zhang Han...I planned to keep him by my side
to talk to him about his little sister.
But since it's like that, then just send him.
Anyway, it wont cause too much delay.
Good. I'll go and inform him right away.
There's still one short.
11 is enough already. I think that...
Like the old saying puts it, "Better nothing than a substandard choice."
Right? One person less is one less trouble.
That's right too. Then stress to Zhang Han the fact
that he'll soon be my relative. Since we are family,
my thing is his thing. He must do his best.
I think that
Royal Uncle can draw Zhang Han to your side
with this situation.
How can I draw him to my side?
Let Zhang Han be the leader
of the goods' escort. Make Chang Da assistant leader.
Good idea...Makes sense!
Virtuous Brother Zhang Han! Virtuous Brother Zhang Han!
Virtuous Brother Zhang Han,
two of our brothers suddenly got sick.
Royal Uncle asked you to be a substitute and escort a package.
You've taken care of it?
Hurry and pack your things. Follow our initial plan.
If you don't meet any familiar people along the way,
very simple, make your move on the day before you enter the Capital.
You must save Third Young Master Bao.
I-I understand.
Hurry and pack your things. Our brothers are waiting for you.
Everyone, in this mission, you must listen to Chang Da and Zhang Han.
The two of you must then listen to Second-in-command.
Whoever doesn't obey and causes me trouble,
can't blame me if I turn against him!
Everyone, did you clearly understand what Royal Uncle said?
Clear!
Since this time you'll be going as a merchant convoy,you must look like merchants.
Second in Command will arrange your lodgings and meals along the way.
But there's one thing. You can eat but you can't eat disorderly.
You can drink but not get drunk.
You may play but not be excessive. Have fun but not forget to return.
The limits will be set by Second-in-command.
Did you hear that clearly?
Clear!
Everyone, Master Wang's carriage and the goodsare waiting outside.
Shouldn't we...set off now?
Set off. Set off.
We'll be leaving now.
Everyone is here. Let's move out!
Royal Uncle, how about I secretly follow them for a while?
Check how they are doing.
Very good.
Then I'll be going now.
Those at the back, stay a little closer.
Bai Yutang has already seen the sign I left for him.
But why didn't he wait to talk with me
and instead left hurriedly?
Say, this stinky Old Xi'er, when are they coming back?
We've already waited for them for two days.
It should be soon. Master Yue has already gone to fetch them.
Let me tell you. Old Xi'er told me that Fourth Uncle is full of evil schemes.
Always fooling Old Xi'er.
That Master Yue is like Fourth Uncle.
He just knows how to lie and sweet-talk people.
Sister Qiu Kui, stop thinking blindly now.
Fourth Master and Master Yue are both intelligent. They have their own ideas.
I know that they are very quick-witted. If they are together, I'm sure they'll come up with evil ideas.
Let me tell you. I recently noticed that Fourth Uncle is giving Master Yue a lot of attention.
Just like a waiter in an inn.
Now that you mentioned it, it seems you're right.
How could I be wrong?
Let me tell you. You are Fifth Master's woman. Stop being close with that handsome young man.
Fifth Master will not be happy about it.
Sister Qiu Kui, you really have a misunderstanding about Master Yue.
What misunderstanding?
Actually, at the start, I too liked looking at the Master Yue.
But Old Xi'er later told me that since I already became his Boss,
I must stop liking other men.
Handsome young men like that Master Yue...
any man who sees me looking will get mad and will want to kill people or commit arson.
Enough already. Won't talk to you anymore
Anyway, you will understand in the future.
Yalan, Qiu Kui,
How was it? Where you able to see them?
It must be that Old Xi'er is drunk again!
Fifth Master couldn't carry him and that's why they didn't come back.
Look at how I'll cut him into pieces alive.
Second in Command...
How's the preparation?
Everything's been taken care of. The whole inn has been booked already.
All the guests have already left.
Hurry. Assist Master Wang down the carriage.
- Be careful.- Help Master down the carriage.
- Careful.- Da Zi.
- Keep watch.- Okay.
Put everything in order.
Old Chang, go and instruct them.
Okay.
The four of you, guard each corner of the inn.
Look for a concealed place to stay. Anything suspicious, report immediately.
And also, by the middle of the night, someone will come to replace you.
Me and Leader Zhang will split into first and second half of the night.
We will be staying at the main hall downstairs.
Have you remembered everything?
While you're on duty, you mu-must n-not
- fall asleep.- Right.
And then, you must...must...
...focus your attention.
Go now!
Yes!
Leader Zhang
Who'll take the first and second halfbetween the two of us?
What do you think?
How about this? I'll take the first half of the night.
Leader Zhang, go and take a rest early.
I'll trouble you then.
I'll replace you in the second half of the night.
Good.
Come with me.
Tonight, the two of you guard him. You guys can sleep but you must be alert.
Yes.
Tomorrow, it will be the two of you. Let's go.
It's already time. You all go and have a good rest and sleep.
Go. Go now.
You guys, go to your position now,
keep your eyes wide open. Any situation, inform me immediately.
Got it?
Yes.
Hurry.
Let's go now.
Set off!
Jia!
Yu!
Master, you're back.
Another day has passed...
Where are they?
I hope there are good news today.
I'm back.
Where's my Old Xi'er?
I think that us just waiting like this is not a good plan.
Then, what do you suggest?
Go to Chenzhou and drag Old Xi'er back.
Sister Qiu Kui is right. We must take the initiative to find him.
I'm just afraid that if we leave,
we might miss each other.
They won't take the small roads.
If we take the main road, we'll bump into them sooner or later.
But...I'm afraid that if we haven't seen them yet,
we're waiting for a different group instead.
Who are we still waiting for?
The mantou delivery people.
Our strength is small to begin with. If we start splitting,
we won't be able to eat it.
Just open wide your stomach to eat it.
What are you afraid of? If we really can't finish them all, I'll carry those mantous.
I have the strength.
Yue Hua said it right. We can't leave yet.
Then what do you suggest?
Let's wait a while longer.
Then what about the mantou?
Why is it so cold today?
It seems I've got a cold. I can't take it. I can't take it!
- Why did you come here?- I'm freezing to death.
Get out! Get out!
I think I must have caught a cold. My whole body is shivering right now.
Don't blame me if I'm rude.
Do you have any compassion? I'm ill now!
I'm being serious here.
I was just joking.
Let's talk outside. Wait for me there.
I'll wait for you in the back garden. Hurry.
Add 1 more.
When did you arrive?
This afternoon, before dark.
- Then why didn't you--- To prevent others from suspecting.
Shit! You clearly want to elude your responsibility.
Don't think that I really am afraid of you. Let's talk about official matters.
How's the situation there?
Tomorrow night, they'll surely reach the Ding Family Post.
Then we must hurry and make a plan.
Tomorrow evening, they'll hire singing girls to go with the wine and liven things up.
You must make Yalan disguise as a singer
and get in contact with Second Brother.
Then it means that Second Master will be coming too?
That's right.
Remember, you must make Yalan deliver what's needed on time. There can be no mistakes.
Letting Yalan go there alone, maybe.
But she was kidnapped into the Imperial Family Garden. What if someone recognizes her?
Master Yue, you really thought it thoroughly.
But we don't have any choice now. We must run this risk.
How about I go with her?
Did I hear it wrong? You?
What I mean is...
When I was small, my parents treated me like a daughter.
Every 7th month during the Guanyin festival at the temple,
they used to dress me as a girl
and take me around to do sight-seeing.
That makes sense,
I really could never see any manliness on you.
Even the air around you is full of gentle Yin energy.
Stop your sarcastic remarks.
I can't be blamed for looking like this.
Then being needlessly obstinate, shouting abuse like a shrew, not your fault either?
When have I been like that?
Instead you, condescending, arrogant,
opinionated, presumptuous, self-deceiving, self-delusional!
I don't have the energy to talk to you anymore, sissy.
- Yalan!- Sshhh! My ancestor.
Fine, I'm afraid of you.
Don't shout, my ancestor.
Tomorrow morning, I'll wait for you at the river bank east of the town.
If you're really a woman, you'll never get married in this lifetime!
Was it Fifth Master?
Is Musician Yang here?
I am him. May I know what you need?
Let's talk privately.
- Leave first.- Alright.
Mister, please have a seat.
Mister, this is...?
Fifth Master.
Isn't Old Xi'er back yet?
Pack your things. Let's leave immediately.
Is Master Yang here?
Hurry and come in! Hurry and come in!
Father!
The two of you are...
We are the people that Master Jin mentioned about.
But he clearly said two ladies.
Miss, don't misunderstand. She's actually also a girl like me.
It's more convenient for traveling,
that's why she disguised herself as a man.
I was just saying earlier thatthis mister is quite handsome.
But he's actually a sister.
Then Miss, can you take me somewhere to change my clothes?
Alright. Sister, please come with me.
Thank you.
Musician Yang.
Miss, what songs do you know?
I can sing Subei songs and some Fengyang flower-drum songs.
Knowing just these songs will not be enough.
As a performer, you must at least know some elegant ancient tunes.
Elegant ancient tunes?
Then...I can try singing "Yue Long Sha"( Moon Covered Sand).['sanqu' style poem by Zhang Kejiu, 1270-1346]
♫ Bird cry in the night.Willow branches and moon entwined drunkenly sway.♫
♫ Embroidered slippers hold the fragranceof the damp mossy path ♫
♫ I scratch my head confused. The remaining lamps carves away the lonely shadow ♫
♫ Former happenings have been washed away by the years ♫
♫ Spring is gone, it now is the wrong time for happiness ♫
♫ From afar a phoenix looks down with regret ♫
♫ Of the passing wild geese no records are left ♫
Jia! Jia! Jia!
Yu!
Customer, you must be tired from your travel.
Come inside. I've already prepared a high quality room for you.
- Please come in.- Alright.
Father.
Master.
Miss Yue was quite handsome and elegant when disguised as a man.
Now that you've returned to your female appearance,
you're more bright, beautiful and attractive, making an old man like me
dazzled while looking at you.
How can that be? Master is joking.
Sister Yue Hua, what can you sing?
I...know a few Jiangnan songs.
Master said that local songs might not be enough. We might need to sing something more elegant.
Then...can I just play a pipa [Chinese lute] or a zither?
We have a pipa. Miss, can you play?
I can play some simple tunes.
Then, I'll go get if for you.
Customer, please wait.
Why?
Customer, to tell you the truth.
Our establishment has been fully booked by a big customer.
If you're here for a snack or for a room, I must trouble you to go somewhere else instead.
I hope customer can understand.
Oh, you got a big business, is that it?
Customer, not really.
How long did he reserve the whole inn?
He reserved the whole inn for one night.
Oh, one night...
but today I'm here to discuss a bigger business deal.
Another big business?
Very big.
Then that's good. I'll just call our owner.
Owner!
This customer wants to discuss a big business deal with us.
- Big business?- Yes.
Customer, with pleasure. With pleasure.
Customer, you are...?
Jingang fingers? [Vajrapani, Buddha's warrior attendant]
Warrior, feel free to tell me your instructions.
There's nothing I wouldn't follow. Nothing.
This half is my deposit.
Don't worry. We kill the rich to help the poor,those we attack are heartless, evil, rich overlords,
and also the corrupt officials that oppress the people.
We won't hurt small business people like you.
Then...customer...what you want is...?
I have a small favor that you can help me with, Boss.I wonder whether you're willing or not?
I am willing to be of service.
♫ Morning rain at Weicheng has settled the dust ♫
♫ The willows in the tavern yard are again green ♫
♫ Sir, let's empty one more cup of wine ♫
♫ No old friends are to be found West of the Changuan Pass ♫[Wang Wei, 699-759]
Fifth Master, you're here.
Yo, Master Jin is here.
Yin and yang have reversed...
Second-in-command, everything has been prepared.
- Lead the way.- Yes.
Old Chang, that...t-this is a b-big market fair.
Royal Uncle instructed us before we left
to let everyone pretend to be merchants.
- Merchants?- Right.
Fine.
Then good.
Respectfully greeting you, Master.
Are you the owner?
I am, indeed.
- Lead the way.- Okay.
Sir,
everyone! Please come in!
Fellow servants at the back, you worked hard!
Exert a little more effort. Push all the carriages to the backyard.
Alright?
Guard him well. I'll be staying in the next room. If anything happens, call me.
Yes.
Second-in-command,
- Have you all settled in?- All have settled in.
Second-in-command...
Say it.
Second-in-command, this is a big market town.
Can we follow Royal Uncle's instructions and let everyone have some fun?
Leader Zhang also reminded me to show a merchant appearance.
Okay. Set up a banquet.
Then get some girls to sing some songs.
- Isn't that looking like a merchant?- Good.
Wait. Remember the rules that we set before.
Eat just enough. Limit drinking. No sleeping with the girls.
Have fun but be careful.
Yes.
Second in command,
How's the dinner preparation?
The chef is cooking it now. I saw him kill the goat, chicken and ducks.
I personally bought the wines outside.
Have you sent people to watch the kitchen?
I've sent two persons.
Remember,
30 minutes before the banquet starts, send someone to open all the wine pots.
Then, drink 1 mouthful from each pot.
Yes.
Second in command, I'll go ask the owner to hire some singing girls.
Make sure they're local.
We don't want any outsiders.
I understand.
Go and check the stable.
Okay, boss.
Hey, Sir.
Owner...Are there any good singing girls here in this town?
We have a Master Yang here.
He specializes in performing music in tea houses and taverns.
He has 2 girls in his household who are really good singers.
Is this Master Yang a local or an outsider?
He has been living here for a long time.
Good. Tell that Master Yang and his two girls to come over quickly.
I'll go right away, right away.
Brothers!
You've worked hard. You've worked hard, brothers.
Look. The dishes are getting cold. Why haven't we started to eat yet?
We'll start the dinner soon as the wines are served.
That's not important. More important is, are there girls or not?
There are. There are.
There are girls!
Everyone.
Second-in-command.
Everyone, sorry for making you wait.
Everyone, please sit down.
Let's start the banquet now.
Aiya, everyone, sorry to keep you waiting.
Hurry and serve the wines.
Okay. Okay.
You may leave now. We'll pour the wine.
Yes. Yes. Master, enjoy your meal.
- Let's go.- Okay.
Everyone, no need for formalities.
Let's begin. Although there's not much wine,we must play the part well.
We must shout loud and festive enough.
Come! Everyone, cheers!
Cheers! Cheers!
Remember Royal Uncle's instructions,we can drink but not get drunk.
Continue.
Come, second-in-command, please...
Everyone, the boss has instructed
for you guys to rest early once you're full.
You'll still have to travel a long way tomorrow.
Okay, we know.
Yo, Master Yang, you're here already.
Owner, are we late?
Not late. Not late. Come with me then.
Fine. Have to trouble you.
Second-in-command, I'll give you a toast.
- Please. - Everyone, let's drink together!
Drink together!
Cheers!
- Aiya, come, eat, eat.- Second in command,
the singers are here.
Let them in.
Come in.
This is Second in Command.
Fine. Respectfully greeting Second in Command.
Old Yang, what relation do these girls have with you?
Master Second, they are both my daughters.
This is my eldest, Yang Ping.
Hello, Second-in-command.
This is my second daughter, Yang Juan.
Hello, Second-in-command.
What songs can you girls sing?
You choose.
Second in command.
Just sing any two good songs.
Yes. Yes.
Yu!
Ladies!
Such big guts!
Get up! Surround them!
You...what are you doing?
Look at my eyes.
Look at my punch!
Ha-ha-ha-ha!
Everyone, don't panic. Don't panic.
Everyone, sit down. Sit down.
Drink. Drink.
Second-in-command, you were...?
That girl looked a lot like an old friend.
That's why I casually played a friendly little joke on her.
Drink wine! Listen to music!
♫ The wind is light. The moon is bright ♫
♫ The cicadas won't stop making a sound. ♫
♫ The flowers' fragrance is making people drunk. ♫
♫All is as in a magical performance.I don't have any older or younger sisters... ♫
Can you sing "18 Touches"? Sing "18 Touches" for us!
Enough already. Why so noisy?
The two of you come over here.
Give our second in c-command a...a t-t-to,,,
a toast.
Right!
Come, hurry up.
Right. Right. Right. Give a toast.
Come. Hurry and give a toast.
Come. Eat.
Come, fill our Second-in-command's cup with wine.
♫ How I want to look at you once more ♫
♫ How I want to go back to your side ♫
♫ If ever time will stop at this day ♫
♫ will it be forever? ♫
♫ Even though they say that love is hard to be made into reality ♫
♫ Willing to take a step back to fulfill it ♫
♫ Those compromising words ♫
♫ I’ll keep them for you ♫
♫ You said that rather than crying til ones eyes are red, better to just think and miss me ♫
♫ I’m afraid that yearning cannot cope with the changes of time ♫
♫ Gossips spread for one year ♫
♫ Forever seems like too far away ♫
♫ Rather than looking at your back slowly getting far, better to just think and miss you ♫
♫ Learned to wipe my tears dry after turning around ♫
♫ If there’s a Heaven, then the love, hate, and embrace of the past are rubbed to become ♫
♫ one’s heart’s callus.
♫ You said that rather than crying til ones eyes are red, better to just think and miss me ♫
♫ I’m afraid that yearning cannot cope with the changes of time ♫
♫ Gossips spread for one year ♫
♫ Forever seems like too far away ♫
♫ Rather than looking at your back slowly getting far, better to just think and miss you ♫
♫ Learned to wipe my tears dry after turning around ♫
♫ If there’s a Heaven, then the love, hate, and embrace of the past are rubbed to become ♫
♫ one’s heart’s callus.