I broke his limbs.
He must be using Heiyu Paste
to treat his injuries.
Now's the time to seize it.
Who are you?
Zhao Min is tricky.
She may have filled it with fake Paste to trap me.
I might do more harm to Third and Sixth Uncles.
But the Paste on his body can't be fake.
Someone stole the medicine!
Don't let him escape.
Master!
Master, I was worried.
I was worried you might be...
Don't worry, I'm fine.
Go to Gu Cheng. Tell Yang Xiao to return to WuDang.
This black bottle is carved from jade.
It's as black as ink, and grows warm to the touch.
It looks ancient.
The bottle alone is a rare treasure.
It's pungent.
I scraped some from Ah San
in case Zhao Min is tricking us.
See.
The smell and colour are the same.
I believe it must be Heiyu Paste.
Third Uncle, your old injuries healed.
I must rebreak your joints
before applying Paste.
Try to bear the pain.
I never had hopes of healing.
At the worst, this won't work.
After 20 years, I don't care.
Carry on.
Buhui, go outside.
I won't go. No...
How can I treat them if you don't go?
Father.
Where's Chief?
He's treating Heroes Yu and Yin's injuries.
Chief.
You hurried back.
Brother WuJi. Can I see Hero Yin now?
Your overconcern for him
isn't a good thing.
I don't see Grandfather.
He returned to Eagle Sect to finish some tasks.
Master, you had a tiring day.
Will you rest?
Master, rest now.
Master.
I'm nervous. Zhao Min's quiet
though she knows I stole the Heiyu Paste.
You think Zhao Min suspects you?
She's made no move. That worries me.
Brother WuJi...
Hero Yin fainted from pain 3 times.
What?
Third Uncle, is the pain too acute?
The pain is expected
but the itch is unbearable.
It's like thousands of bugs crawling over me.
It's a sign of serious poisoning!
Sixth Uncle, how do you feel?
Red... white... green... blue...
So colourful... little balls hovering...
Look... flying...
Qi Chong Qi Hua Gao, 7 toxic insects, 7 toxic flowers
made by frying the rotting mixture.
Those poisoned feel itchy, as if from insect bites.
Later they see colourful dots,
very beautiful, like seven flowers flying.
Qi Chong Qi Hua Gao, 7 insects and 7 flowers.
Each poison is a unique blend
of 49 possible combinations
with 63 variants.
Only the poisoner knows the antidote.
Brother WuJi, is it really a deadly poison?
I took precautions, but still fell for Zhao Min's trick.
The bottle is filled with 7-Insect 7-Flower Paste.
This deadly poison was applied to Ah San's wounds.
She risked his life to trick me.
She's so fiendish, it makes my skin creep.
Brother WuJi, save them.
Wine...
Dad, I truly understand now.
I know how you felt when you ended your life.
I made Third and Sixth Uncles suffer.
I'm a murderer.
I made a grave mistake.
I can only kill myself...to atone for my mistake.
Dad... I have to follow you.
My life for their lives.
WuJi.
Grand Teacher.
WuJi.
Grand Teacher...
I'm a sinner. I harmed Third and Sixth Uncles.
Grand Teacher...I deserve to die.
I deserve to die.
WuJi, get up.
My failure to stop your father from ending his life...
pains me to this day.
I won't let it happen again.
WuJi, you've been in mortal danger so many times.
Do you still not see it?
Only the weak turn to suicide.
Face the mistake you made
and solve the problem.
Never use death to run away.
Do you see now?
I do.
Is there really no antidote for 7-Insect 7-Flower Paste?
This Qi Chong Qi Hua Gao
has over 100 variations.
I don't know which toxic bugs and flowers Zhao Min used.
I can only use poison to fight poison.
But I use one wrong poison,
Third and Sixth Uncles will die.
If that's the case,
we must let Heaven decide their fate.
There's one other way.
Approach Zhao Min?
She should have the antidote.
I'm against it.
But, Teacher...
You're too kind and honest to be a match for
the crafty, ruthless Zhao Min.
If you go to her, you'll be on the losing end again.
I don't want you to come to harm.
WuDang Sect is depending on you
to carry on its name and tradition.
But...
Brother WuJi...
Zhao Min is at Xiejian Stone, demanding to see you.
Truly?
- I'll kill her! - I'll handle her.
Master. Return this to her.
Your feud with her is deep.
We can't keep her things.
No-one is to follow me.
Give me the antidote.
Are you repeating your hostage trick?
Give it to me!
I came to visit you.
Is this how you treat a visitor?
This is serious.
Give me the antidote or I'll...
What? Kill me? If I die,
Yu DaiYan and Yin Liting die.
With no antidote, their fate is sealed.
You'll die with me!
Why'd I be with you in hell?
Don't flatter yourself!
I'm serious.
If you don't give me the antidote,
we'll both die today.
What are you holding?
Take your hairpin back.
Why don't you want it?
You played a terrible trick. I don't want your things.
Why ask me for the antidote
if you don't want my things?
Nothing to say now?
I won't argue. I can't out-talk you.
I'll tell you the truth.
You were hit by Xuanming Palm.
I came to see if you're badly hurt.
But the moment you see me,
you talk of killing me.
It doesn't pay to be kind.
Let go my hand.
You know very well,
we're so close, if you let go,
I can't defeat you.
You don't seem injured.
Xuanming Palm can't harm me.
And 7-Insect 7-Flower Paste?
That really poisoned my uncles?
Chief Zhang.
I can give you Heiyu Paste,
and the antidote for 7-Insect 7-Flower Paste.
But you must promise to do three things for me.
If you force me...
you can kill me but you'll forgo the antidote.
What three things?
I don't know. When I do, I'll tell you.
Just promise you'll honour the deal.
Don't worry. I won't ask for the moon and stars
or anything evil and wrong.
I won't say to kill yourself
or act like a pig or dog.
Alright, if you give me the medicine
to treat my uncles' injuries,
I'll listen to your orders
and complete those tasks,
however dangerous.
Good, strike palms and swear.
I give you the medicine in return for three tasks.
You can't refuse a task if it isn't evil or wrong.
I will keep my promise.
You can keep this now.
Forget it then.
Don't give it to your pretty maid again.
Alright.
The medicine will be delivered soon.
This is master's letter for you.
[ Chief Zhang ]
Chief Zhang, see you.
The Paste is in the box's secret panel.
The antidote scrip is in the hairpin.
You've had these a while.
Why did you fret?
A pity you didn't cherish these items as my sincerity
but gave them to a maidservant.
Zhao Min planned this long ago.
Her plot is perfect.
Her methodical scheming gives me the shivers.
Thank you.
Master.
You look after me every day.
If you weren't around, I couldn't cope.
It won't happen. I'll always take care of you.
How are Hero Yu and Hero Yin?
I learned my lesson.
I checked the medicine carefully. It's fine.
They can get up soon.
I'm worried about Uncle Song and the others now.
You can get news of them easily.
How?
Just ask Zhao Min for news.
She might avoid me.
She won't. You promised her.
She won't avoid you.
How do you know?
You owe her three favours.
Zhao Min is shrewd. She won't let you go.
Her beauty covers ruthlessness.
I tremble in fear thinking of her scheming.
Yes, her methods are puzzling.
Whatever they are, I hope she tells me my three tasks soon.
Or I'll be anxious about what weird ideas she'll think up.
It makes life hard.
[ Qin Wang Palace ]
My Prince...(?)
??
Let me tell you...
??
Besides, this is for our son.
It's for our son to get his girl.
- You mean Zhao Min? - Yes.
Zhao Min!
Zhao Min's coming?!
Who's coming when?
This Zhao Min is your oracle!
Halt! Lower the palanquin.
My lord.
My lord!
My lord. I'll announce you.
Hold it. What's the happy event?
There's no special occasion.
So why the bunting?
His Highness ordered them hung to welcome you.
Announce Prince Ruyang.
Yes.
Prince Ruyang arrived. Shall I invite him in?
No. Don't do that.
I'll receive him personally.
My respects.
I've looked forward to your visit.
Pardon my tardiness in receiving you.
No need for such a formality.
Let me know if you have a task.
I'll carry it out.
You're so courteous. Please come in.
Please.
Son, pay your respects.
Greetings, Your Highness.
Young Prince.
Please.
- Sit. - Please.
Your Highness, this is...
This is specially arranged
for your enjoyment.
Let me recite a verse before we drink.
How about wine.
Certainly...
Listen to this.
Under the trees
A pavilion beside the pond
It's a cool place
Pomegranates ripen, every leaf red
Swallow nestling singing
Bird in the willow tree echoes the song
Falling raindrops splashing the lotus
scatter like pearls
How many beautiful days will you see
Don't let them slip by
The poor pass through, why handle hardship
Best friend and guest enjoy
drinks and songs with elders
Getting drunk in turns
Day and night in each other's company!
Good...
The "raindrops on the lotus" is the best verse.
Your Highness's recitation was very pleasant.
The rendition is of secondary importance.
The point is whether we understand.
The meaning is very important.
Come, let's drink.
Father, Your Highness, cheers.
Where was I?
You said the meaning is important.
The meaning is very important.
So what does it mean?
I'm rather poor at poetry.
Actually, the meaning is simple.
It just means everyone wishes
to lead a peaceful, happy life.
Everybody wants an idyllic life.
You're saying...
It's my wish too.
I long for a peaceful life surrounded by grandchildren.
You're in a good mood.
But...
some people won't let me live in peace.
Ming Sect rebels roving in the south
have made my life difficult.
I'm angrier that the Court
has people ignoring the danger.
In eradicating the rebels,
they're slow to take action.
And there's no progress!
Your Highness, are you reprimanding me?
If I haven't done a good job, please tell me.
What's the matter?
What did I say just now?
Why are you standing?
Son, what did I just say?
I do not know.
Your Highness, I'm working on eradicating the rebels.
That's good, I know that.
Sit down.
Pour the wine....
for His Highness.
I was digressing.
We'll drink and not discuss state affairs.
How could I not know of your loyalty to the Court?
Seriously, it's not easy to eradicate the rebels.
The rumours going round about you...
I don't believe.
I often say...Prince Ruyang
is the most loyal official.
He has military influence.
If he wanted to rebel, he'd have done so long ago.
Has someone been...
Why are you on your knees?
Really, get up...
What I'm saying is...
I've failed in my duty.
Not at all.
I'm not implying anything.
I'm not reprimanding you.
But the rebels have run wild
and you carry heavy responsibilities.
The rebels remain unsuppressed
and some people think meanly.
Don't take it to heart.
You're right to reprimand me.
But I'm not reprimanding you.
I know your problems but...
as it has come to this,
explanations no longer matter.
What they see is...
I understand.
Good... you understand...
Drink.
Cheers, Your Highness.
Prince Ruyang, let me ask you...
Who owns the land under Heaven?
The Emperor, of course.
I beg to differ.
Of course it's correct this is the Emperor's land.
But you must understand this.
It's also your land and mine.
Because of the Emperor, we can each hold a title.
Without the Yuan Dynasty,
we'd be back on the Steppes
hunting rabbits and deer.
I deserve to be reprimanded.
I said I'm not reprimanding you.
But if you say it's a reprimand,
then I'm reprimanding myself.
You have a heavy military duty.
There are things I can't see
and can't help with.
What is it?
I'll say no more.
Oh, ask Her Ladyship to join us.
Send for Her Ladyship!
Your Highness.
What is the matter?
It's a happy occasion.
Drink a toast to him.
Here's to you.
Thank you, Your Highness, My Lady.
Not at all.
Make yourself at home.
Sit down.
Yes, please sit.
You have something to ask Prince Ruyang, don't you?
How is Miss Zhao Min?
Why are you so nervous? We don't intend anything.
My wife likes Zhao Min very much.
I like her too.
My son likes her even more.
The child is too wild.
What a thing to say!
She's young and naturally a little wild.
But once she's married and has children,
she'll settle down.
Indeed.
With her character, no-one will like her.
How could you say that? That's not true.
For instance...
This is only a supposition...
If Zhao Min comes to live with us,
we'll like her very much.
Yes.
Father, you really mean it?
Child, we're just chatting.
True can be false, false can be true.
Your Highness, excuse me now.
Alright.
Take care.
Sit down. Keep chatting.
In this matter, I must touch on a big issue now.
What issues are big?
Big issues concern one's fate.
Then what's the issue?
Your Highness. I'm absolutely loyal to the Court.
I know.
Or I wouldn't hold this feast for you.
Yes...
The Hans have a good saying.
Have you heard this?
"Moral character, family order, national order, peace."
The most interesting part is family order.
Without family harmony,
peace is hard to achieve.
That's right.
Zhao Min is a very intelligent, remarkable girl.
I'm envious you have such a clever daughter.
Intelligence is good, but everything has a limit.
A person too smart for his own good
can take the wrong path.
Once you've gone astray, evil people can use you.
And when that happens, your family is affected.
If His Imperial Majesty's wrath is incurred,
it will be really disastrous.
I don't know where my daughter has gone.
When she returns, I'll watch her carefully
and keep her home.
That's wrong. You can't keep her at home.
The issue is where she goes.
If she comes to my palace, that's fine.
She can talk to my wife, and if my wife isn't free,
my son, Zhao Qiang, can keep her company.
I'd be glad to.
Yes. I'll see to it.
He will see to it. Show your appreciation.
Thank you, Your Highness.
Your Highness. The military situation...
Never mind that.
I know how good you are at leading troops.
Sit down.
We're one family.
Let's chat and drink more.
Come, drink.
Your Highness.
Mind you don't catch cold. I drank to my heart's content.
If I said anything wrong now,
don't take offence.
I won't, of course.
Take care.
Walk carefully.
Careful.
You go in...
Raise the palanquin. Go!
Father...
Why'd you speak in such a confusing manner?
Confusing? You're such a child.
Isn't that so? I'm puzzled by your words.
You can be puzzled
but he understood.
You don't see it.
He's a prince with strong military backing.
If I'm too harsh with him
and he gets desperate, it may hurt our interests.
But there are things I had to remind him of.
Or else, if he grows arrogant,
Yuan Dynasty will suffer.
This is power play. You should learn it.
But about Minmin...
Minmin must be taken in hand.
You can't expect me, a prince,
to beg him to betroth his daughter to you.
Even if I'm prepared to do so,
that girl is so wild, she'll wreak havoc in our family.
He must discipline her before presenting her to us.
Isn't this for the best?
Father, you think too deeply.
Deeply?
If you don't think deeply,
you will be controlled.
Why do horses run around at their riders' commands?
It's because they don't think.
Besides...
Everything I'm doing is for your sake.
You know why I made this effort.
If I could have my way...
Zhao Min isn't the kind of girl I approve of.
She will cause big trouble one day.
What can she do? She's just a girl.
What, girls can't make trouble?
A girl can topple a nation.
But Minmin...
Enough. I said all I should.
And there are still things I have to do.
I'm very tired. Go.
Yes, Father.
Seventh Prince!
Your Highness.
We're relatives, why be formal?
These things...
- Greetings, Prince Ruyang. - What did you say?
We brought betrothal gifts, and fixed the date.
Respects to Father-in-law.
Chaghan, let's have a chat.
Shouldn't we parents plan our children's marriage?
My wife is too sickly and weak to see to all this.
I'm sure you won't object to my arrangements.
The things parents do for their children
to ensure their long, blissful marriage.
We won't follow custom.
I followed Han tradition and had their 8 Characters read.
I approached more than 10 fortune-tellers
before I chose an auspicious day.
Look, it's all written here.
Right, I forgot to tell you...
His Majesty summoned me yesterday.
Chaghan...you're in deep trouble.
Your Highness...
Recently...it's Ming Sect, isn't it?
Their new chief's name is Zhang WuJi?
Yes, yes...
Zhang WuJi is really bold.
A few days ago, he declared rebellion against the Court.
Ah...
I've just been informed.
I'll read it.
Zhu YuanZhang, Xu Da, Tang He, Deng Yu, Hua Yun and Chang Yuchun
rebelled in Huaibei region,
and Xu Shouhui and Deng Puwang in Jiangxi,
as well as Chang and Siao at Xin Zhu.
Chaos! People are living in misery and poverty.
His Majesty was furious, and said you failed your duty.
But I defended you to him
and I took part of the blame.
That calmed His Majesty down.
I'm in Your Highness' debt.
Alright.
We're one family and shouldn't be at odds.
But this solution is only temporary.
I can't protect you forever.
Destroying Ming Sect is Minmin's task.
She's made full effort.
You dote on your daughter too much.
Matters of war shouldn't be left to a girl.
But conversely,
if she's not intelligent and highly skilled,
she can't be my daughter-in-law.
I'm honoured to have this marriage arrangement.
But I'm worried...
What's worrying you? Minmin's stubbornness?
When she gets stubborn, even I can't control her.
Regarding the betrothal,
Minmin still needs to agree.
Chaghan, you're really...so...
Alright.
I'll ask Minmin myself.
Where is she?
She's gone to Wan'An Temple.
Who is it today?
WuDang Sect.
Come with me.
Song Qingshu, come out!
Qingshu!
Take me. Leave my son alone.
No, Song YuanQiao.
Your turn will come. Take him away.
Yes.
Leave my son alone.
Father...
Let my son go.
You've lost your internal strength.
If you wish to suffer less, behave yourself.
Don't resist. Take him away.