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[Can't Buy Me Love]
[Episode 15]
He started it, he can't blame me...
I'll preempt him...
Greetings, Princess.
Miss Ngan Ping told me you'd be coming.
I'm both flattered and overwhelmed.
Cut the crap! I'm here to discuss Prince Dor Luk.
I knew you'd find out about us, but...
I want you to leave him alone.
You're mistaken. The Prince took the initiative from the start.
I tried to avoid him but he won't leave me alone.
Perhaps you should go to the source instead of coming to me.
Not everyone can tell who's the source
but it's crystal clear to me.
What will it take for you to let go?
Name your price.
Good, I like your candor... 500 taels
I'll give you 1,000.
After you take the money, you must leave the Prince at once.
Stop telling everyone I beat you up.
I didn't!
I was in debt and was beaten by my creditor San Shui.
I never said it was you.
The Prince thought he was being smart and insisted it was you.
He believed you because he's naive.
He is quite simple minded indeed.
I remember that day I went to town
and tried to get a job at the biggest brothel
I ran into him on the way...
Hey... are you dead?
Might as well do me a favor.
You probably have some money.
Where's your money? You're flat broke!
Sir.
Are you all right? I'm glad you're fine.
Thank you, Miss.
My paper dragonflies...
I don't know if he's naive or stupid.
He thought I saved his life.
It's wise of you to pay me off.
You'll leave after you take the money?
Who needs a man when you have money?
I'll leave Cheung On tomorrow.
I'll never come back.
Stones?
He's naive but you're stupid.
You are released.
Master Kam... she forced me to say it.
Please don't get the wrong idea...
I know.
That's not the real me.
I know.
I never wanted to leave you.
Must be tough for you.
Master Kam...
Must be tough for you to lie like that.
I know that you lied about everything.
I'm glad you're here.
What do you want?
Princess Wing Ho promised me 400 taels after I finished the job.
Did you finish it? Did you seduce Kam Dor Luk?
I really need the money!
I have gambling debts to pay.
My creditors are after me.
They'll kill me if I don't pay them off tonight.
I must leave town immediately. I really need the money.
Didn't Princess Chiu Yeung give you money?
Please don't get the wrong idea, I didn't tell her anything.
She only wanted to pay me off to leave Kam Dor Luk.
She never paid me in the end.
I beg you to help me.
Give me some money so I can run away.
Let me report to the Princess.
Wait for me at Pak Chi Forest.
Please put in a good word for me with the Princess.
The Princess is right, she has to go.
Help!
You won't get away, don't bother to hide.
If you come out now, I promise to make it quick.
Her Highness, Princess Wing Ho.
Hello, Wing Ho.
You look pale, Chiu Yeung.
You're not happy to see me?
The Princess didn't sleep well last night.
Haunted by a ghost?
I'm not feeling well, I'm afraid I can't entertain you.
I'm not here to gossip, I'm here to discipline you.
How could you be so heartless!
You're not fit to be a Tang Princess.
Please watch what you're saying.
Words can be sharp like arrows.
You'll be sorry when you draw blood.
You have regrets?
Are you scared of the blood on your hands?
I have done nothing wrong. I have nothing to be afraid of.
Of course you have.
You're afraid someone will steal your husband, and you'll be left all alone.
When you found about the illicit affair between Dor Luk and Chor Kiu
you were so jealous that you resorted to removing your rival.
You killed Chor Kiu to keep your husband.
Don't try to frame me!
You must have proof or else stop your slanderous accusation.
Yee Hung Lau's owner Auntie Mei can testify.
Chor Kiu told her you went to More Luk Hut last night.
Then Chor Kiu disappeared.
Her cape was found by the cliff.
Obviously, you killed an innocent woman out of jealousy.
Your evildoing is all over town.
I'd like to see how you shut people up.
That's just Auntie Mei's version...
Shut up! You have no right to speak now.
Everyone is equal before the law.
You accused me of murder.
If I'm found guilty, I'll be executed.
This is a serious charge.
Precisely, this is very serious. Not just a life and justice are at stake
but also the prestige of the royal family.
As the eldest Princess, I cannot cover up for you.
You're determined to kill me?
I act according to my conscience.
I must sacrifice family for justice.
If you're determined to corner me, there's no turning back for us.
You have yourself to blame.
You were blinded by jealousy and defied the law by murdering someone.
You brought it upon yourself.
Even civilians love their siblings.
Why is it there's no love between us Princesses?
You're my sister.
Why can't you feel love?
Why are we at each other's throat?
Sisters? I'm the eldest.
My Mother is the eminent and respected Empress Tseung Suen.
You can't compare with me.
Your mother is only a barefoot laundry girl.
You don't deserve any of this!
You think you're real gold? You're plated gold.
You have a gold coating, but inside you're iron and copper.
You want to be a Princess?
In your dreams.
You're not worthy.
You murder out of jealousy.
You've committed a heinous crime.
I have reported to Father.
I'm here to take you into custody, pending Father's verdict.
If you insist, we'll go before Father.
Let's go!
Yes, Princess.
Greetings, Princess.
I don't want to see you, go away.
You're here just in time.
Chiu Yeung is suspected of murdering Chor Kiu.
I'm taking her to see Father.
Chor Kiu is dead?
This is none of your business, go away.
You want to see Father? Let's go.
I'm coming with you.
If the Princess is in trouble, I won't sit back and do nothing.
I may be stupid, but I must help you resolve this.
Chiu Yeung, Wing Ho said you murdered a prostitute named Chor Kiu.
Is that true?
Absolutely not!
Wing Ho made it up to frame me.
I can make up stories, but if it is the talk of the town, it must be true.
They are just parroting each other.
There must be some truth to it.
Rumors can be circulated maliciously.
Not if Chor Kiu becomes a ghost.
Wing Ho, what proof do you have?
When Yee Hung Lau was on fire
I happened to pass by with Chiu Yeung.
When she saw Prince Dor Luk come downstairs with Chor Kiu in his arms
she was furious and slapped him in public.
Isn't that true, Prince Dor Luk?
Yes...
When Chor Kiu was in debt, you helped her pay it off.
Isn't that true, Prince Dor Luk?
Yes!
I heard Chor Kiu had fallen for you.
She left Yee Hung Lau two weeks ago and moved
into a cottage in the countryside called More Luk Hut.
Is that true?
Yes!
Prince Dor Luk saved a life but was slapped in return for his good deed.
When Chiu Yeung found out Prince Dor Luk paid off the debt
and about More Luk Hut, she was furious and decided to kill.
- I did not! - You did!
Two nights ago, at 11 o'clock, you went to see Chor Kiu at More Luk Hut.
Don't bother to deny it.
You have nothing to say?
I'll do the talking for you.
You killed her in the dead of night.
Princess Chiu Yeung was there that night.
But I was there too.
Because of my stupidity, Chor Kiu took advantage of me repeatedly.
Chiu Yeung's visit was to expose her.
If she intended to kill Chor Kiu, she wouldn't have bothered exposing her.
The murder would have implicated you.
You knew you would be held responsible, so the two of you colluded.
Everything I said is the honest truth.
How do you explain why no one has seen Chor Kiu since that night?
Why was her cape found by the cliff?
She's a prostitute, but she's still Father's subject.
Father, I urge you to look into the matter
and make sure justice is served for Chor Kiu.
You once told us, as a Princess we must set a good example.
We must not show any favors because everyone is equal before the law.
Chiu Yeung, did you do it?
Tell us the truth.
You must not lie to your Father
I did not.
Of course you'd deny it.
Chor Kiu is dead, she can't testify against you.
Of course she can't, if she's dead.
But what if she's alive?
Father, Chor Kiu is waiting outside to be summoned.
All right!
Summon Chor Kiu.
Greetings, Your Majesty.
Are you Chor Kiu?
Yes!
A few days ago, Ngan Ping told me
Prince Dor Luk was meeting Chor Kiu at More Luk Hut.
I smelled something fishy, so I sent Ngan Ping to check up on Chor Kiu.
I found out she came onto Prince Dor Luk because someone put her up to it.
She was acting on Princess Wing Ho's order.
That's a lie!
I found out she paid off the owner of Yee Hung Lau and Chor Kiu
to come between Princess Chiu Yeung and Prince Dor Luk.
Yee Hung Lau's fire was not an accident.
It was carefully staged.
When Princess Chiu Yeung saw Prince Dor Luk with Chor Kiu
she was led to believe there was something illicit between them
so she would ask for a divorce.
I did not, Father.
Quiet! Didn't you want me to look into
the matter and uphold justice for Chor Kiu?
Chor Kiu, was Ngan Ping telling the truth?
Yes, Your Majesty.
I was unable to pay my gambling debts.
Princess Wing Ho wanted me to move to More Luk Hut and seduce Prince Dor Luk.
I tried, but he rejected me.
Princess Wing Ho refused to pay my debts and decided to silence me instead.
I know Wing Ho too well.
I didn't want her to get deeper into this mess
so I ordered Ngan Ping to watch them.
I arrived at Pak Chi Forest early and I saw Chor Kiu.
Soon afterwards, Sum Yee arrived.
She didn't show herself but tried to ambush Chor Kiu.
I didn't want to show my face either, so I secretly tried to help her.
Chor Kiu started to run and Sum Yee ran after her.
I grabbed Chor Kiu when she went into the bushes.
I put on her cape and ran off with her bundle so Sum Yee would run after me.
As expected, she chased me to the cliff.
I pretended to fall off the cliff so Sum Yee would think Chor Kiu was dead.
Chor Kiu would have been defenseless
and she would have died.
I waited till Sum Yee was gone
I climbed up the cliff to find Chor Kiu.
I intended to keep this to myself
but Wing Ho would not let up
I had no choice but to expose her.
Wing Ho, why can't you let go?
This is way too much.
Don't listen to Chiu Yeung.
She obviously paid off Chor Kiu to defame me.
Even if I paid off Chor Kiu and Auntie Mei.
What about Sum Yee? She's your confidant.
I knew talk is cheap
that's why when I fought off Sum Yee
I bit her on her left arm.
We'll know the truth by checking Sum Yee's arm for teeth marks.
Examine her!
Spare me, Your Majesty
I acted on Princess Wing Ho's order.
It's not my fault... and Eunuch Ngai.
Your Majesty, the Princess put me to it.
She wanted to kill Chor Kiu to frame Princess Chiu Yeung
I had to obey.
Please spare me, Your Majesty...
Guards! Arrest them!
- Have mercy, Your Majesty. - Have mercy...
Wing Ho, Chiu Yeung is your sister.
Why did you set her up? You want her dead?
Why? She's your own flesh and blood.
You got yourself in trouble in the end.
How can you face your Mother?
How can you be so heartless?
You tried to kill someone and frame your own sister?
Why? Why did you twist things around?
You think you can get away with it?
Father, I made a mistake, please forgive me.
You have committed a capital offense.
Don't be upset, Your Majesty.
Don't intercede on her behalf.
This is a heinous crime.
If Wing Ho made a mistake, it's my fault.
War and state affairs have taken up your time
I failed to discipline her
and manage your harem properly
I feel so ashamed.
Dowager!
I must be held responsible for Wing Ho's mistake.
On account of Empress Tseung Suen.
Please spare her life.
Wing Ho, as a member of the royal family.
Your crime is twice as heinous.
Because the Dowager interceded
I will spare your life
but you'll be reduced to a civilian
and all your assets will be confiscated.
You're banished from the Palace forever.
It's windy, I'll get you a shawl.
Good!
Excuse me.
You should be calm to enjoy the tea
but you seem uneasy.
Perhaps you should excuse yourself.
I'm not the only one who's uneasy.
I have made my concessions
but I failed to stop Wing Ho from making more mistakes.
Now she's in too deep and cannot extricate herself.
You must not blame yourself.
Princess Wing Ho will appreciate your good intentions in time.
Perhaps I'm too willful and spoiled.
This is my retribution for my evildoing.
Would you like to try this crispy snack?
I have no appetite.
I learnt to make a few new dishes.
Perhaps I can make them for you?
New dishes?
The first dish is I... iced tofu bells.
Make the tofu into bell-shape and ice them.
They're very refreshing.
The second dish is Am... ham and tofu soup.
It's very delicious.
The third dish is Sorry... soy sauce with lamb.
Cook it over low heat...
Soy sauce?
It's just as good.
I get the implication.
You did? Good, I'm glad you understand.
No, you made a mistake, you should apologize.
You won't get away with it.
Yes, thank you for your help
I'll never forget it.
I won't make the same mistake again.
Have some tea, Princess.
It won't happen again? You should at least...
Yes, it was my fault, I'm sorry.
Just don't let it happen again.
Soy sauce with lamb?
What are you looking at?
Nothing! You're laughing, how shallow.
What about you? Iced tofu? How stupid!
I came as soon as I heard.
Are you all right, Wing Ho?
I'm a Princess.
I'm loved and respected by all.
I have power and wealth.
Why did I fail so miserably?
This is where I grew up
but now I'm banished from this place.
I have become a civilian.
What does a civilian do?
Civilians have their respective duties.
I plow the land, you can weave cloth.
We work at dawn, rest by sunset.
We'll lead a simple life.
Away from treachery and deceit.
It's my fault, I got you involved.
For better or for worse, you're my wife.
You were so content with your lot.
Because of me, you beloved jade chess set was confiscated.
Because of me, you'll never taste your favorite crispy shortcake.
Because of me, you...
You know what I like?
Of course! We've been married for five years.
Promise me, whatever happens
you must take care of yourself.
Even when I'm not around
you must cherish yourself.
Her Highness, the Dowager, Lady Wai and Lady Suen are here.
They're here to take my things and evict me.
I'm scared!
It'll be all right.
I came to watch you undress.
Wing Ho, it's time to undress.
Not the earrings and the necklace!
It's part of my dowry from Mother.
They were her favorite.
The five-color pearl set is dearest to Wing Ho. Is it possible...
No! It's His Majesty's order to confiscate everything
including all jewelry and clothing.
No! No one is taking Mother's things.
- Don't do this, Wing Ho - I'm not taking them off...
Give me a hand...
No...
Wing Ho...
No...
Wing Ho! You can't defy His Majesty's orders.
Now the necklace!
No one is taking it.
I don't want to see you, get out...
Wing Ho, let them have it.
No! It belongs to Mother.
No one is taking it.
Why make things difficult, Wing Ho?
It's a crime to disobey His Majesty.
Father loves me, he won't be mad at me.
He always gives me what I ask for.
Not anymore, not after you committed such a heinous crime.
You're not his daughter anymore.
He's angry with me?
Mother is dead already, Father doesn't want me either?
Change after you take off the necklace.
You must leave before noon.
No! No one can bully me.
I won't let you.
Stay away or I'll kill myself.
Calm down, Wing Ho.
What will happen to me?
I don't know how to be a civilian.
Where can I go?
I can't farm... I don't want to eat field rats.
Be a good girl and put down the hairpin.
It's very dangerous!
No more dangerous than leaving the Palace.
What will people do to me?
I'm not a Princess anymore, they're not scared of me.
No one will make me peony radish.
No one to wait on me.
If I can't be a Princess, I might as well be dead!
No...
No one tells me no.
You bitches... kneel down before me.
I'm a Princess.
I'm the eldest, even the bridge of my nose is higher.
You won't beat me!
I'll stab you... you monsters!
This is outrageous! I'm the best...
Everything about me is the biggest and the best...
My mansion, my clothes, my sedan chair...
Everything must be big.
How dare you!
My bun is big and so are my eyes.
You can't beat me...
I'm big and mighty like Guanyin.
I came to earth to save mankind
especially those of you who are lost
I came to redeem your souls...
I'm the Jade Emperor
the Court on Earth is in trouble.
The Court in Heaven will take charge
I'm here to deliver all mortals.
Princess Wing Ho, you're actually Tziha Fairy under Guanyin
but you came to Earth without permission
and violated the laws of Heaven
I order you to return to Heaven.
Guards! Take Tziha Fairy away...
Wing Ho!
I'm scared, she's bigger...
Don't be scared, I'm right here...
I just saw Prince Weng.
He said Wing Ho calmed down after taking her medication
I told His Majesty about her condition.
He agreed to let her stay a few days
and decide what to do when she gets better.
I'm really sorry.
If I knew Wing Ho would be like this
I would never have gone before Father
I would have tried to settle it quietly.
Wing Ho should be sorry.
She left you no choice.
The eunuch must have overlooked the turtle
and let it come ashore.
I'll take it away.
When Wing Ho was little, she hated turtles.
She said they're slow and ugly
useless and easily spooked
and hide in the shell when they're scared.
She also said they'd always lose.
She always wanted to win.
So what if you win once or twice?
No one can win every time.
This time she lost everything.
Now she's like a turtle
hiding in her world and refused to come out.
With the proper care, she'll get well.
All I can do now is live in repentance at Dai Chin Temple
and pray for the state and for His Majesty.
I'll bring Wing Ho with me.
Hopefully, praying can help her recover.
Please let me see you off.
Ngan Ping, put the turtle back in the pond after dark.
Let him be scared for now
so he'll never wander off again
and learn to find his way home.
Yes, Dowager.
I need one more favor.
You sent for me?
I heard Dowager Tsui is taking Wing Ho with her to Tai Chin Temple tomorrow.
I have decided to go with her.
I'm grateful you didn't desert her in times of trouble.
Wing Ho is not a bad person.
Though she seemed heartless and cruel
when she scolded and punished me
she really cares about me.
That alone is hard to come by.
I only hope that I can do my best
to help her recover.
You must love her very much
I want you to keep this for her.
The five-color pearl set? It's her favorite...
I asked the Dowager for it.
Please keep it for Wing Ho until she gets well.
On behalf of Wing Ho, I thank you for your kindness.
I'm responsible for what happened to her.
I'm sorry.
She refused to come to her senses.
She went astray because she was blinded by jealously.
She had no one to blame but herself.
Please don't feel guilty.
I'm glad you're home!
I want to make sure you didn't turn the house upside down
and made a mess with the shop.
We had more business than we can handle.
We barely had time to breath.
Dor Fook worked really hard.
You won't have to worry when you see the books.
I'm not worried. I heard so many good things about you on the road.
Really?
About the Prince complained to His Majesty about his daughters.
Even His Majesty was impressed.
Don't tease me.
That was impressive!
No more finger guessing game on the Princess or the Prince.
But about who's in the boss.
Who's the boss?
Here...
Marry the Princess? No big deal.
I'm in charge, I'm the boss.
I won't lose again...
Bravo! That's brilliant!
Dor Luk, you spoke up for the Princes.
Now that Princess Wing Ho is banished from the Palace.
You have been through so much with Princess Chiu Yeung
you must cherish each other.
I know what to do.
We finally have peace at home
I must thank the gods.
There's more, Grandma.
Minister Law said His Majesty has given his approval.
The Directorate will name you president of the gold association.
Really?
- Congratulations! - Congratulations!
We must thank the gods for the good news.
Have some tea, Master.
What's with the knitted brows?
We didn't make much profit.
We have plenty of auspicious days this month.
There should be weddings and banquets.
They took their business to Kam's Gold.
They're getting rich, not us.
People are so snobbish.
As soon as they found out Ting Loi Hei was named president
they switched sides and kissed up to her.
This can't keep up.
You have a plan?
We must maintain an appearance.
What does that mean?
People are easily swayed by appearance.
We must look good.
That will cost a lot of money.
We don't need real gold
we can use plated gold.
We'll cut back on what's underneath.
Underneath? I had to wear something!
I mean the manpower at the shop.
If can't bring in revenue, we'll cut costs.
Boss.
What now?
Year-end is coming.
Have you finished the books?
I just did.
Tell everyone this is our first year in Cheung On
everything costs money
I ask for their forbearance.
What do you mean?
You'll get paid like always.
What? No bonus?
Kam's Gold is giving everyone three months' pay.
I'll have to close down if I do that.
Why? You made a million taels over the past few months.
What about my costs?
There's a problem with such meager profits.
I'll make a lot more if I run a bank.
I expected to earn 10 million taels a year in Cheung On.
We made a lot less than expected.
What can I tell the others?
If you're so considerate.
why don't I fire you and pay them with your salary?
Will that be easier to explain?
Get back to work if you have no objection.
It's about time we keep up with appearances.
Wear as much gold on you as possible.
Don't let people know we're worried.
Stare at people with piercing eyes.
Don't give Ting Loi Hei any reason to gloat!
You look so calm, you're brilliant!
We've been walking a long way.
We should have taken the sedan chair.
Then we can't show off our wealth.
Still... you think this is too much?
Of course not! This is how people will know we're rich.
We've been doing this for several days.
Shall we call it quits?
They won't stare when they get used to this.
Then we can quit.
Stop talking and keep walking
or we'll be late for Master Chung.
Stop rushing me.
Wearing all this makes me a few catties heavier.
If you're in a hurry, run along I'll join you later.
All right! Take your time.
This is real gold!
There's more... it can't be happening!
Yau Wai...
What is it?
Your Mother has been kidnapped.
They want 10,000 taels of gold.
Here's the ransom note! Look!
Maybe it's a prank.
We went out for a business appointment
I went ahead and she never showed up.
Soon afterwards, a kid brought this note.
Maybe this is a bluff.
The letter contains a ring.
Your Mother was wearing it this morning.
They really kidnapped her.
We must report this.
No! It says if we do, they'll kill her.
Get the gold.
No! They want money order, no gold.
Then get the money.
No! Your Mother keeps the money
I don't know where she puts it.
I turned the house upside down but couldn't find it.
- Use the gold to get money order. - No!
- Why not? - They want money order in small amount.
It's after dark, the banks are closed.
We'll go first thing tomorrow morning.
No! The banks open at nine.
They want the money at seven at the market.
Who would have that many money orders
and is willing to lend it to us?
I have no choice but ask you for help.
10,000 taels for one night.
After I save my wife
I'll get the money from the bank.
Dor Fook, do you have them in small amounts?
Yes, we'll go to the treasury now.
We'll pay you back.
Just for one night, I promise.
I'll write you an IOU.
No need, we trust you.
I doubt if you'll lie about something like this.
A life is at stake, you're family after all.
We should help you.
Let's put aside our differences
and focus on the rescue.
To get money from Kam's Gold.
- You have the key, Dor Fook? - Yes!
Dor Luk, Dor Shau, you should go with him to be safe.
Of course!
To ask for 10,000 taels on such short notice.
I'll pay you interest
10 taels for the night? 100? I'll pay 1,000.
Nothing must happen to Mother.
We need the money to save her.
Please help us, Auntie Loi Hei.
I'm still Madam Loi Hei to you.
We're unable to help you.
Get up, Yau Wai!
A life is at stake, Ting Loi Hei!
It's late, we need to rest! Please leave!
I can't believe how spiteful you can be.
At least I'm not greedy and shameless like you.
You're heartless!
This is the retribution for your evildoing.
- You... - What?
Don't raise your voice if you need a favor.
I don't have to help you.
This is the retribution you both deserve
for walking around town with all that gold.
You showed off your wealth
and caught the eyes of the kidnappers.
It's your own fault.
So what if I'm sitting on my hands to watch you die?
It's Heaven's will to finish you off.
I'm only human
I can't go against Heaven's will.
Not to mention what you did to me before.
If I return good for evil
people will think I'm stupid and crazy.
Get lost!
I won't give you a copper, let alone 10,000 taels.
Loi Hei, no human being would say that.
We prayed at the temple for a month.
The effort was in vain.
Your daily prayers are not enough to put out the fire inside you.
I must save a life
and I will lend them the money.
I call the shots at Kam's Gold, I object.
Shut up if I'm still your mother-in-law.
As the matriarch of the Kam family
I will loan 10,000 taels to Ting Choi Wong.
There's no time to lose.
Come with me to get the money.
I... will... not!
What?
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