You, Cat, have already fallen into my hands.
Those five rats are no match for me.
I will catch them one by one,
and then skin them and pull out their tendons.
Stop daydreaming!
Zhan Zhao, let me ask you.
We are both working for Chancellor Pang.
We should be working together
to tackle those rats from Kaifeng Court.
Why are you suddenly helping them?
Because it was you who wasn't loyal first.
You used my name and went to Sanghua Town
to rape and murder, destroying my lifetime's good reputation.
All that was on Chancellor Pang's orders.
Even my going to Wild Goose Peak Fortress was following his instructions.
He was worried that these five rats would go to the Fortress
and ask Ji Qiang and his wife for the antidote.
Oh?
But that's not what Chancellor Pang said.
What did he say?
Chancellor Pang said that he initially sent you to Chenzhou to help Pang Yu.
But unexpectedly, you went to Sanghua Town instead,
wildly raping girls and killing innocent people.
That old dog is lying!
If not because of his orders, why would I go to Sanghua Town
and cause such huge commotion?
But Chancellor Pang asserted this categorically in front of the Kaifeng Court and the Emperor.
If not, why would the Emperor order you to be arrested to face the Chancellor in court?
I'm worried that the five rats are not your match.
That's why I secretly helped them.
This old dog! Old dog!
If I'm dragged to Kaifeng Court,
I'll blurt out all his crimes.
All of it!
Although I'm currently working for the Chancellor,
I don't have any capital crimes. On the contrary, if I arrest you and take you back,
not only can my crimes be forgiven,
I can also restore my position in the Jianghu.
Then luckily, you fell into my hands.
Don't think of ever restoring your name.
Virtuous Brother,
leaving this person alive will only cause us disaster.
How about...
Brother Ren, please be patient.
We still need him to bring the rats out of their hole.
Kill him in secret and don't let anyone know.
Won't those five rats still come here one by one to save him?
Brother Ren, Dongfang Ming was ordered by the Prince
to set up a martial arts competition on the 15th day of the 8th month
at Golden Money Fortress.
At that time, we can let Zhan Zhao go on the stage to compete,
and then you Brother Ren can kill him.
But his martial arts are very good.
He won't be easily killed.
If we can't beat a Zhan Zhao with great martial arts skills,
can't we still beat
a Zhan Zhao who has taken the Five Poison Scatter.
Making him die during the martial arts competition
will indeed have a greater effectthan killing him now.
And also, Brother Ren's merit
will be greater than now.
What are you laughing at?
I find it so funny.
Bai Yutang and Jiang Ping have already escaped to Chenzhou.
The two of you are still talking nonsense here.
After a few days, this little estate of yours,
will be surrounded by government officers.
Isn't that funny?
Zhan Zhao,
you may be able to scare others.
But scaring me?
You won't succeed.
Then...let's wait and see.
Maybe you still have some illusions.
Then let me tell you.
If there was only Jiang Ping,
he could manage that.
But as long as Bai Yutang is with him,
they will never use the government's power.
Bai Yutang is too headstrong and values his pride too much.
He'd rather die under my sword
than ask for help from the government.
One rat is easy to deal with.
But what if there are 5 rats attacking together...
Jiang Ping and Bai Yutang have both been defeated by me.
Seeing me is like a rat seeing a cat.
I want to use this opportunity to go to Tuzhou tonight
and kill them.
Fifth Brother, if that criminal Yan Fei
is really hiding in the Liu Family Estate,
then just two of us won't be enough.
I'm afraid we need to request for government back-up.
Think about it. Those few Tuzhou court guards,
are they Yan Fei's match? Won't they just die if they come here?
But having more men is not a bad thing.
If we really want help, I'd rather go to Kaifeng Court and ask Big Brother and the others.
Think about it.
If we ask those local guards to help us, our honor
in the Jianghu as the five rats will be lost.
Oh...you said it right too.
Big Brother
I think Yue--
I think Second Brother and Sister-in-law should be back in the Eastern Capital now.
That's right. Miss Yue will be back soon too.
Right.
Hateful.
You just have to prick me where it hurts.
But say, these past days,
thinking about Yue Hua, I don't think about eating or drinking anymore.
I'm aware that it's no good this way.
I force myself to forget her, but every time I close my eyes,
it's still Yue Hua's face that I see.
What should I do? Fifth Brother... Fifth Brother,
your selling value is very good.
You must have a way to deal with girls, a trick.
Teach me. Give me a hand.
My way...is not suitable for you.
I...
- I can learn.- Too hard.
- I...I can learn it modestly.- You're really willing to learn?
- I really am willing to learn. - Good.
Non-stop pestering technique.
It's like you're a dog skin medicinal bandage
sticking at her and not letting her go no matter what.
Get her into a hard pressed state, where she no longer knows what to do. She might get dizzy and agree.
That's not appropriate.
I am a gentleman. I will never commit non-stop pestering.
I will also never learn that dog skinmedicinal bandage thing.
Oh, is that it? Gentleman? Fine.
Tonight, I'll sleep and you be the guard.
Why?
Think about it. Yan Fen is so quick-witted and cunning.
If he does a sudden attack on us, how will we able to take it?
That's why we must be smart and careful.
That's great. Let's guard in shifts. I'll sleep on the first half.
Hey!
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- Don't run!-Hey, Fifth! This person's martial arts skills are very good.
We don't know how deep his skills are. Better not to chase after him .
Don't block me. It could be Yan Fei.
Fifth...hey!
It's indeed White Butterfly Yan Fei.
Fourth and Fifth Rat,
long time no see.
Fifth Brother, no need to talk rubbish with him.
Let's do a pincer attack on him. Even if we don't kill him,
- let's beat him up until he's half-paralyzed.- Fine.
Fourth and Fifth Rat,
even if you two attack together, I'm not afraid of you.
Less nonsense! Watch my attack!
Fifth Brother, how are you?
You can't escape anymore.
Better to just obediently give me your lives.
Fifth Brother, how many Thunder Bombs from Second Brother do you have left?
I still have 2.
Just one is enough. Bomb this bastard!
Bai Yutang, I know that you don't have a Thunder Bomb with you.
Even if you do, I'm not afraid of you.
Mr. Yan, how do you know that we don't have any?
If he had one,
he would have used it last night.
Look at my dart!
Wasn't it supposed to be poison powder?! Liar!
Fifth...Fifth..Fifth, how are you?
Whether it's poisonous or not, let's hurry and go now.
Greetings, sirs.
Constable Fan, you came just in time.
You must make sure that this reaches Magistrate Bao's hands.
Yes. I abide.
Guard Jiang, you've been up all night. You should go back to your room and rest.
No. No. No. I'll just rest here beside him.
This way, I'll be more at ease.
- Sure. I have official matters to attend to. I'll leave now.- Goodbye. Goodbye.
Mother Tiger, this should be the place.
[Xuzhou County Court]
You hold the horses. I'll go ask.
Ah.
Hey, you must be refined.
Fine. I know.
Busy? Hey, you worked hard. You worked hard.
Nice meeting you. Nice meeting you. Sir,
I just want to ask something. Is this the provincial courthouse?
What do you want?
I'm looking for the provincial courthouse.
- I'm asking you, what for?- I'm looking for the provincial courthouse.
- What do you want?- Didn't you hear, provincial courthouse?
Hey, where did a Shanxi fat donkey like you come from?
Don't move! Don't move!
Don't make a move.
Let me tell you.
Before I set out to come here, I assured the Magistrate that
I wouldn't act wildly. I'd be refined.
Refined, is that it? Magistrate (homophone of Master Xiang) you said?
Let me tell you. My surname is also Xiang.
When Little Xiang goes out, he doesn't bring smokes. When Big Xiang goes out, he doesn't bring money.
Sir, I am Big Xiang.
Master...
- Were you able to ask?- I wasn't able to.
He only said...that his surname...
his surname is Xiang. He's called Big Xiang. He doesn't bring money when he goes out.
He didn't bring money? He can't buy any mantou then.
This has nothing to do with mantou.
This is Jianghu jargon. He's asking money from us.
- He's asking money from us? On what basis? - Mother Tiger,
be refined. What do you usually tell me? Be refined.
And also, what did we guarantee Magistrate before we left?
We won't be unreasonable. We won't act wildly.
If Magistrate finds out that we were not civilized,
that we were not refined. Will he still let us out next time?
Then, are we really paying him?
It is a rule.
If you want to enter the courthouse, you must pay a fee.
It's like watching a circus monkey. If you watch it perform, don't you have to give money?
Follow the rules. Just give money.
Is this rule money?
Mother Tiger, a rule is a rule. Money is money.
Let me tell you. This thing is like this.
Someone following the rule must give money to the one making the rule.
If the one who makes the rule doesn't get any money, isn't that a loss for him?
Rules are business. I understand now.
You understand now? Then pay.
How much?
I don't know...No, no, no. Look.
This provincial office is bigger than a county office.
Those steps are a bit higher.
If we give too little,
he will laugh at us. If we give too much,
we'll feel bad.
Just give enough for an order of wine.
- Is this enough?- How will I know?
Don't worry. The courthouse people will never take advantage of us.
If it's not enough, he will tell us.
Be good.
Busy? You worked hard.
No...
Sir, this is me following the rules.
Why are you two here?
I...I'm looking for the provincial courthouse.
I know. But why are you looking for the provincial courthouse?
To look for someone or to file a complaint?
I'm not filing any complaint.I'm looking for someone.
- Who are you looking for?- The local court magistrate.
Is the local court magistrate someone you can see so easily?
Not right. Before we came here, the Magistrate said
that the person I'm to look for isthe local court magistrate.
Magistrate, what Magistrate?
What Magistrate? It's Kaifeng Court's Magistrate Bao.
Bao...Magistrate Bao? Then you are...
I'm not some nobility. My name is Xu Qing.
- Then what do you do?- I...
I...my position is quite long.
I'm called...wait a little.
I do this.
Is the Guard Jiang who came here this mornin
- an acquaintance of yours?- That's my Fourth Brother.
I still have a Fifth Brother called Bai Yutang.
He's 4th rank. His position is slightly higher than mine.
Master, really so sorry. I'll immediately inform them for you. Immediately inform.
Looks like this seal is more useful than rules.
Virtuous Brother, how's your injury.
Brother Ren, don't worry. It's not serious.
Zhan Zhao came here to get information.
He wasn't really sure whether I was hiding here.
I'm just worried that since Zhan Zhao didn't go back,
the officials will send people to investigate.
If the government send people here,
You will just deny knowing anything.
If they want to search, let them.
I'll rush to Nanyang. After meeting with the Prince of Changsha's envoy,
we'll decide on our next step.
They definitely won't be able to find Zhan Zhao.
but when will you be back?
If I ride my horse fast and travel day and night,
I think 4 or 5 days will be enough.
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Everyone, I still have some urgent matters to attend to.
- I'll be leaving now.- Alright. Alright.
Oh, my. Will Fifth Uncle be alright?
Third Sister-in-law, don't worry. I've already sentsomeone to Kaifeng Court for the antidote
He should be back within 2 days.
I suggest that we charge into Liu Family Estate now,
catch that Yan Fei and force him to give us the antidote.
Why are we farting about sending people to the Eastern Capital?
It's not that easy.
This criminal Yan Fei has very good martial arts and is very cunning.
Look at him. He's less intelligent than me and his martial arts skills are inferior to Fifth's,
but he used poison needles, flying darts, poison powder...
and was able to escape from us.
Ay-yo, what's the problem?
One iron ball from me will bring him down, and that's it.
Mother Tiger, no need for an iron ball.
Just one hit from my hammer and his head will shatter.
The key thing now is, we don't know where he's hiding.
Did he escape to the Liu Family Estate or didn't he?
We don't know.
That's right.
Why isn't Yue Hua back yet?
Didn't she say she was going to get information from the Liu Family Estate?
Not right. If she's not back tonight, I must go find her tomorrow.
- Then I'll go with you tomorrow.- I'll go too.- No. No. No. You can't come with me.
You two mustn't leave Fifth Brother's side at any time.
What if that criminal came back to attack while he's weak?
Fine. I'll guard Fifth Uncle then.
If Yan Fei dares to come,
I'll grab him and force him to give me the antidote.
Fine! Third Sister-in-law, that's a good idea. That criminal Yan Fei
will surely come. But he doesn't know that our numbers have increased.
You two should do shifts, one in daylight, one in the dark.
When the criminal arrives, join forces and catch him. Remember, for this guy,
if we can catch him alive, then do. If not, kill him on site.
- I'll listen to you.- No.
Fourth, what do you mean?
Are you trying to nail us here?
Third Brother! What time is it already? Can you stop making trouble?
What's Fifth's situation now? Lying in bed, unconscious.
Let me tell you. Right now, even a 3-year old kid can kill him.
Don't you care about Fifth Brother's safety?
Then why don't you guard him yourself?
My martial arts skills are inferior to Third Brother's.
Right, Third Sister-in-law? My Third Brother has great courage.
Just swinging his two hammers, the enemies are powerless.
As they say, able people should do more work.
Third Brother and Sister-in-law, take care.
This Fourth can really talk...
He said it right.
What does "able person" mean?
Folks, come to the Guandi Temple to watch the show tonight.
Hey, fellow townsfolk!
You all must come tonight, okay? Come early!
- I'll save you good seats! - Thank you. Thank you.
Good! Good!
Squire, Circus Troupe Leader Shen is here.
I won't see him.
Squire, didn't you order to report to you if any stranger arrives?
Greetings, Squire.
Troupe leader Shen, you've worked hard.
Nie Hou, go greet Squire.
Wishing Squire a long life
and lots of blessings.
Squire,
this is my offering to you.
This is our circus troupe's offering, just a little token to show our respect to you.
Tell everyone to arrange everything well.
Don't let Troupe Leader Shen be bullied.
Then, everything relies on Squire Liu.
Oh, right, Squire. You must attend our show tonight to show how important it is.
Alright. I will surely attend.
Then I'll go now.
- Forgive me for not being able to send you off.- I'll be leaving too.
Squire... Squire...
Squire, what are you laughing at?
Although this person is thin like a branch,
his actions are very agile and his sight is keen.
He is a martial arts master hiding his hand.
If I'm not wrong, he is one of the Five Rats, River Rat
Jiang Ping.
Lighter, okay?
Stinky Old Xi'er, what are you doing? Hurry.
I'm checking for wind direction. Southeast wind...
I'm coming.
Still...still moving towards me...
Come over.
Where are you hitting?
Are you using the leather to slap me?
Gently.
Oh, my...
Who's there?
Sir!
We are eating fruits.
Greetings to Sir and Mrs. Xu.
- We are still unmarried.- Greetings, to the future Mrs. Xu.
Still unmarried, not future.
Mother Tiger, he already implied "not yet"'.
- He said...--- Say... Mr. Guard..
We haven't seen you for over a day. Where have you been?
Sir, yesterday my eyesight was so poor that I wasn't able to recognize you
- and the future Mrs. Xu. That's really--- It's fine. It's fine.
This is our first meeting.
Doesn't matter that you couldn't recognize us.
Right. Right. Right. My Mother Tiger said it right.
We don't know each other the first time, better acquainted on the second.
- After the third and fourth--- we'll be a lot more familiar with each other.
- Right. Right. Right.- Sir, this is
the rules that you gave me yesterday. Please Sir, take--
No, what does this mean? What do you mean?
Are you complaining that what I gave is too little?
How can I dare take your rules?
If you want to enter, then you must give money. That's the rule.
We both are people who understand rules.
Right.
Mr. Guard, what my Mother Tiger said is very right.
We do things based on rules.
I paid based on rules and you received based on rules. We must abide by the rules.
No. No. I really don't dare get your rules.
Don't move. What do you mean?
- You're laughing at us for not knowing the rules. Is that it?- No. No.
Ay-ya, everyone says that this yamen...
- Which character?- Which character?- Character "ba".
Right, the courtyard's "ba" shaped gate(used as an official message board)
Without rules one cannot pass through it. That's why rules are very important.
- Right. Right.- Stinky Old Xi'er, I'll go look at Fifth Uncle.
You stay here and learn rules from him.
You must be refined.
Future Mrs. Xu, take care.
I'll be refined, refined.
Sit.
Mr. Guard.
Are we friends?
Yes. Yes. Yes. It's me who is making friends with someone of higher position.
Since we are friends, shouldn't you help your friend?
Sir, just give my your instructions.
I'll strive to the utmost. I'll strive to the utmost.
- Stop calling me sir. Call me Old Xi'er.- I dare not. I dare not.
Just call me Old Xi'er!
Then...then how about this. I'll call you Third Master. From now on, Third Master.
I'm fine with whatever you want to call me.
It's like this. Is there a way
for me to get out of here and stroll the streets?
Third Master, do you want to stroll the streets?
To have some drinks.
- Then I'll treat Third Master.- No. No. No.
- Today, I'll treat you.- No. No. No.
Mr. Guard, today I treat you, then tomorrow you treat me back.
- Sure. Sure.- Right? Then...think of a way.
Think of a way I can go out on the streets.
Think of a way...
Don't bite your finger. Think.
Don't scratch your head. Think. Say it.
I really can't think of a good way.
Why are you so stupid?
I'm very stupid.
Mr. Guard, is there a blacksmith shop on the street?
There is.
That's great.
In a while you go and tell Mother Tiger that a blacksmith shop outside
found out that I was here.
Their skills are not enough
so they insist on asking me to be their Teacher. This way, I can...
Will that be alright?
- Will it?- I don't know.
Isn't it alright since you don't know?
Right, right..- I'll go tell her now.
- Be convincing, alright?-Fine, fine.
Squire, the carriage is ready.
- Let's go watch the show.- I say, don't we need to put more guards?
No need. If they want to come in, let them.
In daylight or in the dark, we'll welcome them.
But what if...
While Squire Yuchi is away,
we mustn't make any rash move.
If they see that we are prepared, they'll be even more suspicious.
I understand now.
Anyway, when they enter our estate, they won't find any clues.
Better stay calm and do an empty city strategy to dispel their suspicions.
Let's go watch the show.
Such a big Liu Family Estate,
yet there's no one around! It must be a trap.
- Who's there?- Who's there?
Who are you?
Fourth Master? Fourth Master.
Fourth Master.
Yue Hua? Why are you here?
I fell into their trap.
They locked me up in this water prison.
Bastards.
Hey, don't waste your strength.
You won't be able to chisel through it. I already tried.
Then what do we do? I'll go up and fight it out with them!
I heard that in Magistrate's residence,
there's a sword that can cut through metals like clay.
Maybe it can cut through these bars.
Alright, alright. I'll go at once to get it.
- Will you be alright?- I'll be fine.
Then endure it a little bit more.
I'll be back right away.
- Sorry to trouble Fourth Master.- Just endure a little longer.
Virtuous Brother, please sit down.
Virtuous Brother, why are you back so soon?
On my way, I coincidentally met the Prince's envoy.
He is currently sending his men here.
Did the envoy have any instructions?
After hearing my report, he was very happy.
He decided to send 4 good and strong martial artists from the Prince's palace,
they'll arrive here as fast as they can.
to help us catch the cat and all the rats.
What? Treating my estate as a battlefield?
Brother Ren, having a war in our territory
gives us maximum advantages in time, terrain, and men.
But there's also a chance for indiscriminate destruction.
Brother Ren, soon as His Highness decides to revolt,
we'll all be generals leading armies to wage war.
Can you stay in this Liu Family Estate forever?
But this is a business that I have managed for very long.
Brother Ren, after the revolt succeeds, we both might become regional governors.
Then we'll be living in mansions and working in courthouses.
What's the point of keepingthis old provincial house?
When you were away, Jiang Ping got into the Shen Family Circus Troupe in disguise.
He's already stepped into the water.
Look, Brother Ren, always trying to escape won't resolve the problem.
We must act as one, ready to offer everything to the cause. Join the Prince to conquer the world.
If things get destroyed, we can rebuild.
Right. When do you think those 4 men will arrive here?
Tonight.
Slowly.
Sister Yalan, don't worry anymore.
After drinking this medicine, he'll vomit out all the poison within 1 hour.
He'll also regain consciousness soon.
Thank you Second Sister-in-law.
Look, we're all one family. No need to be this courteous.
An old temple within the mountain, one pot of wine.
The sun and moon within the clouds, two different worlds.
The butterfly crosses over the wall.
The lotus flower strips its petals.
Were you four sent by Master Zhu Ying?
Exactly.
I am Yuchi Liang, greetings to you officers.
I am Chen Ji.
I am Bai Da.
I am Tian Yun.
I am Yang Jin.
Okay. This is Squire Liu,
your assistant leader.
Greetings, assistant leader.
Come in, officers.
Second Sister-in-law,
no matter what, Yan Fei was your Senior Brother.
You must know his skills very well.
This guy's martial arts are very strong.
But a good fist can't fight four hands.
If we all attack him together, I'm sure we can catch him.
How about this. Let's not waste time and make our move now.
Since Yan Fei already knows that we are here,
it will be easy for him to escape.
Yan Fei will not run away. At least for now, he won't.
Why?
Because Yue Hua is in their hands.
Come. Eat. Eat.
There are news from Tuzhou.
This afternoon, another couple arrived at the local court house.
What do they look like?
The man is tall and big, around 27 to 28 years old.
When he talks, he stutters a little.
Han Zhang?