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[Can't Buy Me Love]
Episode 3
Three, four, five, six, seven.
That's right, seven people including the Princess.
How should we sit?
By seniority.
Who has more seniority? The Princess or Grandma?
Stay still, don't rush.
Let Loi Hei decide.
She's royalty, we're civilians.
We must show some respect.
She'll take the head seat.
Dor Luk will sit next to her.
Grandma will sit on her other side.
Do you mind, Mother?
The Princess must take the head seat.
She will burn incense in the ancestral hall after breakfast.
Yes! And then offer tea to Grandma.
- Dor Luk? - Dor Luk?
Where did you come from?
You're supposed to be inside.
Exactly! You're supposed to be with the Princess.
I came back to change.
Where's the Princess?
Maybe she's still sleeping.
Does your back hurt?
That's what happens on the wedding night.
You'll soon understand.
Dor Luk, I'm the veteran.
Ask me if you need any pointers.
Dor Luk, you're now a married man.
I pray that you'll have two children in three years.
What a scrumptious breakfast! Let's eat.
Let's wait for the Princess.
Right!
Don't bother!
Granny Kam! Madam Loi Hei!
I came to tell you the Princess is not coming.
She's not?
That's fine. Maybe she's busy.
Let's eat.
Wait! You have to pay your respect to the Princess.
Of course! That's court etiquette.
We should... Let's do that now.
Wait!
Again?
You must look proper to see the Princess.
Let's make sure you don't embarrass her.
Embarrass her?
We're the Kam family!
Fine! Let her check us out.
The Princess' mansion is heavily guarded.
You must be announced.
The Princess is part of the Kam family.
Her staff will be free to enter your household.
You will wait here each morning at seven o'clock.
Someone will take you to the Princess.
Did I hear this right? We do this everyday?
What's so strange? You wash up everyday.
It's a privilege to be allowed in the mansion.
Front door for the guests, back door for the staff.
What a splendid mansion!
Such an eye-opener!
Stay right here!
Aren't we going to see the Princess?
Yes, but wait here.
Wait?
For what?
For the Princess!
You have learned court etiquette? Then you know what to do.
Yes!
Show me! Greetings, Princess...
Greetings, Princess.
Ridiculous!
Why?
You must do it together! Again.
100 guards, 60 maids, 40 eunuchs, and 120 kitchen staff have settled in.
3,000 taels for daily meals.
The annual salary and income from the fief is 120,000 taels.
Enough! I'll let you take care of it.
Don't be a nag.
'Don't be a nag.'
Raise your head, Recorder!
'Raise your head, Recorder!'
Liu Shun! I'm talking to you.
Yes, Your Highness?
Be quiet when you're taking notes.
'Be quite when you're taking notes.'
Greetings, Princess.
That's more like it!
Granny Kam!
Are you all right, Mother?
How much longer must we wait?
We've been here all morning.
Grandma is tired.
It's all right, I can manage.
The Royal Highness...
Greetings, Princess.
Fine! I'll check on the peony in the garden.
- What? - Hey...
You may go but don't wander around.
What?
- What an attitude! - What does that mean?
This is ridiculous! We waited so long for nothing.
The peony is more important than us. She barely looked at us.
Just grin and bear it.
She's new to civilian life.
She has her ways and we have ours.
We need time to adjust.
A family should exercise patience.
Yes... oh my God!
- Grandma... - Mother...
- Are you alright? - Not me! It's Dor Luk!
- What? - Dor Luk!
- He passed out again. - He must be hungry.
Hurry up! Take him home!
Hang in there!
Not this way! That way!
- Dor Luk. - Mom Loi Hei!
You shouldn't be here if you're sick.
I'm fine! I want to see if I can help.
Business looks good.
As busy as a temple fair.
Since His Majesty named us top gold shop, people have been flocking in.
Number one means we have no rivals!
His Majesty's calligraphy is so forceful and natural.
Look at our gold wedding set.
You're bound to find something attractive.
Even the Princess used this set.
You must be from Suzhou.
What is Suzhou famous for?
- Pretty girls! - Pretty girls!
This hairpin is perfect for a pretty girl like you.
Does the Princess have one?
This is precisely what she has.
I'll take it.
Follow me over this way.
You saved us from a crisis.
I know it's tough for you to marry the Princess.
To rebuild Kam's Gold any sacrifice is worth it.
I can see the Princess is hard to please.
She's used to people kissing up to her.
She's a different woman behind closed doors.
She's not so scary.
I hope so.
My dear sister, I've been waiting for you all morning.
I didn't know you were here.
It's your homecoming.
Dowager Tsui told us to come back early
I've been here all morning.
Dor Luk wanted to do my eyebrows.
Yes! It was such a pleasure.
It took you quite awhile.
I heard Father arranged for our cousin Princess Wencheng to marry Songtsan Gampo.
Is that true?
Yes! Father didn't want you to go to Tibet but needs to settle this graciously.
He finally came up with this idea.
Father and Dowager Tsui must really love you.
I'm lucky to have more than just their love.
You obviously also care about me. You watch every move I make.
Dor Luk must be bored by our gabbing.
A family get-together is never boring.
Such a sense of humor she has.
I see you enjoy entertainment?
The sisters are all waiting for you.
For us?
We have lined up exciting programs to celebrate your homecoming.
You'll be so surprised.
- Bravo! - Bravo!
Pitting human flesh against a sledge hammer!
Impressive, Prince Tak Leung.
You're very kind.
To celebrate Chiu Yeung's homecoming
the Princes have been practicing very hard.
My turn... to show you the burning meteor hammer.
Great!
The dancing flames are as fast as lightning!
Simply wonderful!
You flatter me.
Prince Weng.
I'm performing with flying daggers.
But I need Prince Dor Luk's help.
Me? I know nothing about weapons.
As long as you're willing to help. Set it up!
What a huge target! I know! Flying darts?
Am I right? Why are you tying me up?
I thought you needed my help! Wait, I'm the target?
Relax! I have perfect aim, you won't get hurt.
No...
Great!
Not bad...
This act of flying daggers is not as good as another Prince's.
Only one knife?
Wait. Hold on... I need to use the toilet! Let me go...
Quiet! You'll distract him!
No...
Well?
Nice!
You snagged his hair! Do it again!
Are you crazy? Not again...
Hurry up and let me go!
If you don't mind me saying, that's a children's trick.
Ngan Ping is an expert with daggers.
After you see her in action, I'm afraid you'll never show off again.
Allow me...
My God.
Release Prince Dor Luk.
Yes!
You were beaten by the maid.
You better practice some more!
Of course!
I'm alive? Incredible...
The Princes are so talented.
The court is no doubt a place of hidden talents.
It's such and eye-opener for me.
Wait! You have yet to perform.
I heard you blocked a blade intended for Chiu Yeung.
You must be a man of valor.
If you're not too shy, you must know some martial arts.
You should show us.
Surprise us!
We can't wait!
You all seem so eager.
Very well, I will show you something.
The sledge hammer was brilliant.
The flaming meteor hammer was also brilliant.
The lightning flying daggers were awesome!
And so was that blindfolded throw!
Now, it's my turn.
It's time I show my true colors.
The most outstanding skill I have...
Double Dragons, Four Vajras, Eighteen Arhats...
What exactly are you performing?
Swordplay? Or lighted torch?
Shall we prepare a nail bed or copper caldron?
That would be too much trouble.
I need a table, four chairs, and 40 cards.
You want to show us how to play Game of Leaves?
You mean coins, strings of coins, myriads?
That's a game, not a performance.
That's it?
Don't underestimate this game.
With these two fingers I can play all day and clean you out.
I'm unstoppable and invincible thanks to these fingers.
What?
Your Highness, Dowager Tsui is waiting for you.
Chiu Yeung, today is your homecoming.
Prince Dor Luk brought valuable gifts
especially this pair of golden dragon cups.
The workmanship is so exquisite, the dragons seem to come alive.
No wonder Kam's Gold is the number one shop.
The dragon cups are a metaphor for Tang's dynasty lasting forever.
How is Chiu Yeung getting along with your family?
My Mother considers having such a virtuous and wise daughter-in-law
the greatest good fortune of our family.
She made sure I would love and care for the Princess
so I won't disappoint His Majesty.
Precisely because Chiu Yeung is his favorite, she is spoiled and unruly.
You must exercise the utmost patience.
What? The Princess is virtuous and smart.
She meticulously waits on my Mother and shows understanding and tolerance.
Rather than enforcing court etiquette
she's sympathetic enough to waive the daily greeting.
She's the paradigm of virtue and sensibility.
That's an overstatement.
The Kam family get along swimmingly
and they have been very nice to me.
I will definitely return their kindness.
They will most definitely get what they deserve.
No wonder Lady Suen said yours is a match made in Heaven.
It is my good fortune to have married Dor Luk.
He really takes good care of me, giving me massages every night.
Good! I'm glad you love each other.
All thanks to your discipline.
The Princess is well aware of the virtues of her womanhood.
Chiu Yeung.
Yes?
I'm glad you know your place as a wife.
My biggest wish is to see you grow old together.
Ching Wan, Chuen Ping and Chun Huai, must learn from Chiu Yeung.
Yes, Dowager.
There's no end to the Princess' virtues, especially her respect for the elderly.
She insisted on serving them tea twice a day.
But Dor Luk considers that against etiquette.
He insisted that I drop the idea.
I'm so glad you two are so happily married.
Let's all drink to that.
At ease.
That ought to teach him a lesson
for taking advantage of you in front of the Dowager.
You're an ingrate.
What have you done for me?
We pretended to be happily married.
The Dowager lavished her praises on you.
That's your job!
I'm glad you said that.
You're my wife. You should observe the code of being a daughter-in-law.
But you make Grandma greet you everyday.
She's in her seventies!
If I'm supposed to be the loving husband
you should be the filial daughter-in-law.
That's part of the deal.
But I'm royalty, I always come first.
How dare you talk back! You don't call the shots.
When His Majesty makes a mistake
loyal ministers like Ngai Ching will point it out to him.
You're not afraid to die like him?
Our wedding vow is a lie to His Majesty!
If he finds out, I'm dead for sure. But I'll be sure to take you with me!
How dare you!
Lady Wai.
Greetings, milady.
Greetings.
At ease.
Thank you.
What brings you here at this late hour?
I was passing by On Hing Palace and thought I'd pay you a visit
and see how well you're getting along.
- How envious I am to see you like this. - You're very kind.
You can ask Liu Shun for the details.
He has written down everything meticulously.
No words can describe your love for each other
no matter how hard Liu Shun tries
I'm sure he'll never accurately portray your true colors.
Pardon my ignorance.
I thought those in the Imperial Court are treacherous and deceitful.
But Lady Wai and the Princess have such trust in each other.
That is so rare.
- Grandma! - Grandma!
Grandma! Mother!
Mid-Autumn Festival is coming
I'm excited to see the lanterns.
These are the gifts?
- Yes! - Yes!
- This is from Grand Aunt's son. - Right!
This is from her daughter.
My cousin from Yongzhou sent these.
This peony radish is from my mother.
The glossy mushroom is from my brother to Grandma.
Really? Your mother is too kind.
We must send them something nice.
Of course.
Who sent those?
Prince Chung, Madam Cheng, General Shum, the four Princes and 500 others.
Gifts from the Arts and Cultural Directorate.
Because Dor Luk is now a Prince.
The Princess has so much luxury.
It's not the number of gifts.
I like Madam Yuen's peony radish the best.
We can cook that today.
With fried eggs.
Anything is fine as long as the family is here
and eating together, right Grandma?
This is the Princess' first Mid-Autumn Festival.
We should invite her over for dinner.
That vase is empty, let me go check on it.
- Dor-- - I'll help you with that.
- Dor-- - I'll go store these somewhere.
- Wait for me! - Hurry!
We must have dinner together on Mid-Autumn
and enjoy the festivities.
We'd love to have the Princess with us.
We always have a blast.
We have a fire dragon dance at the Court.
It's much better to enjoy the full moon with family.
And play with lanterns.
I used to make lanterns for my grandsons.
Want to play?
No thanks, I don't want you to spend your hard-earned money.
We're may be too poor to buy lanterns, but they don't always cost money.
I made you one out of pomelo skin.
It's smiling! Look at my pretty lantern!
It's beautiful!
You'll enjoy the full moon with the family.
You're smiling, is that a yes?
All right!
We await the pleasure of your company.
You're having dinner with the Kams?
Granny Kam and Madam Loi Hei invited me personally
I should show respect for the elders.
Granny Kam has a powerful voice.
She reminds me of my Grandma.
You're most kind.
Everyone is fond of me due to my good nature but Lady Wai hates me.
She sent that state recorder to spy on me.
Shall we take care of him?
How?
We'll be vicious!
We could serve him dinner and drug him.
Isn't that too much?
No! I haven't even mentioned my seven-step deadly nails move.
That's true!
A snake!
Where?
- Shall I? - Yes!
- You must be careful! Let me help you. - No thanks!
Sorry... Let me get up.
My back!
Liu Shun will be in bed for a week.
I'll be free as a bird!
That's Madam Siu Yuk.
Something is fishy.
Go home, silly Princess.
The scary mother hen
has the figure of a melon.
They're making fun of me!
Stop singing! You'll have a wretched future if you don't study.
Making fun of the Princess is vicious.
Repeat after me...
Princess, please marry me.
Chase away the black clouds with a smile.
You're sweet and kind and pretty as a fairy.
Civilians are so simple.
They'll do anything for a reward.
They'll soon realize you have a kind heart.
Please have mercy, I haven't eaten in days.
I have no home... thank you.
I can't believe you broke my bowl!
You ought to be grateful.
Thank you! Thank you!
I told you, gold is everything.
These civilians are hopeless.
Money makes the world go round.
Does everyone give in to money?
Princess!
What do you want?
I eat congee everyday, I'm dying of hunger.
The crops failed because of the drought.
My husband wants to sell me to a brothel.
That's awful! Ngan Ping, give them gold.
Line up!
Right...
- You'll be rewarded for your kindness. - You have the heart of Buddha.
You're my benefactor...
Come home with me, stupid Princess.
Bring more gold, stupid Princess.
You're gullible and stupid like a pig.
Which Princess is stupid like a pig?
Princess Chiu Yeung.
Will Princess Chiu Yeung come back?
I hope so.
A piece of gold for every out-stretched hand.
- That's better than being a robber. - Right!
I'll tell her I'm selling my daughter to a brothel.
It's a blessing to have such a stupid Princess.
Yes, our good fortune indeed! Cheers...
This is the best Mid-Autumn.
Dor Shau is home.
- Dor Luk is married. - Yes!
True to our family tradition.
We'll celebrate with the God of Fire.
Only the prosperous land catches fire.
Burn lanterns on Mid-Autumn
we'll play until we're 70...
You used to burn other people's lanterns when you were young.
Everyone was scared of you.
True to the Kam spirit, we scare away ghosts and humans.
Is everything ready, Siu Yuk?
The Princess will be here soon.
The food is ready.
We can start serving when she arrives.
She always goes back on her word, I'm not sure she'll come.
Princess Chiu Yeung!
Greetings, Princess.
At ease! Please get up, Granny Kam.
Thank you! We've been waiting for you.
Please have a seat.
Still water runs deep.
Everyday is a good day when the family is together.
I hope you don't mind the civilian dishes.
You're too kind.
Let's eat!
- Let's eat! - Let's eat...
Try a piece of this golden chicken.
Silver chopsticks?
You think we'd poison you?
That's the rule.
Grandma, your favorite chicken breast.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
Dor Fook and Siu Yuk love chicken wings.
- One for each of you. - Thank you.
Birds of a feather flock together.
Thank you, Dor Shau.
Dor Luk likes to argue.
This chicken neck has your name on it.
Thanks, Grandma.
Mom Loi Hei gets the drumstick.
She's such a smooth talker.
Thank you.
Who gets the full moon?
That's fitting for this occasion.
Dor Fook...
- Hey... - Dor Shau...
I'll give it to you, Dor Luk.
Dor Shau, remember Mr. Chan's son?
Whose face you said is like the moon?
Yes... he's a general in Xian now.
I heard he did well on the battlefield.
No wonder Mr. Chan put up red flowers and looks so cocky.
Dor Shau will someday train the Imperial guards.
One thing at a time.
Start out with the Military Command and test the water.
I have yet to perfect my skills.
Someone will recognize his worth some day.
I still want to learn Taichi.
The Turks are waiting for your attack.
Let's toast the future general.
Cheers!
How stupid!
Why do you say that?
Kam Dor Shau doesn't want to be a general.
Can't you tell?
You can tell and we can't?
Because you're stupid.
He said one thing at a time and he hasn't perfected his skills.
He wants to learn Taichi.
He's stalling!
What? You can't possibly know what he's thinking.
How well do you know him?
You're twisting his arm.
He learnt from the Shaolin Temple so he can become a general.
Is that his wish or yours?
Looks like you want it more.
We're all for one and one for all.
Don't get upset.
What a bunch of wicked idiots!
We always abide by the law.
What makes us wicked idiots?
Let me spell it out for you.
You're unruly, spiteful, cunning, crafty.
You didn't even know there's someone immoral under your roof.
That makes you a bunch of idiots.
We have the utmost integrity.
Who are you calling immoral?
That's an insult.
Be careful with what you say.
My grandchildren have integrity.
Granny Kam, I want you to know the truth.
The immoral person is right there!
Your daughter-in-law was involved with a man in broad daylight in a back alley.
That's hardly proper for a woman.
- That's a lie! - I believe you!
Siu Yuk observes the code of womanhood.
She's incapable of anything indecent.
Siu Yuk has never done anything out of line.
She's happily married to Dor Fook.
She would never be involved with another man.
I saw her with my own eyes at noon in an alley off Peacock Street.
She was definitely with a man.
Don't make things up.
I'm telling the truth.
Siu Yuk is not that kind of a woman.
Maybe you were mistaken.
Where were you two days ago at noon?
Do you have any witnesses?
Show them, shut them up.
Siu Yuk, where were you that day at noon?
- Tell us... - Tell us!
- Come on! - Tell us!
All right... I didn't do anything immoral.
That man was my brother.
Your brother?
- Hear that? It's her brother. - She's quibbling.
Brother and sister don't pull each other's sleeves in an alley.
It's the truth, he pulled on my sleeves because...
Because what?
Tell us!
Because he's addicted to gambling!
I paid off his debts with all my money but he kept taking on new debts.
I told him I'm broke.
He wanted to take my gold bracelet.
He tried to grab your bracelet in public?
I refused to give it to him because that was our engagement present.
I've always had it on me since we got married.
Then where is it now?
Let me see it! Don't tell me you lost it.
I already pawned it.
I saw the pile of gifts from the Princess for Mid-Autumn.
Since we're both daughter-in-laws of the Kams
I didn't want to embarrass my family and I pawned the bracelet to buy presents.
Siu Yuk...
That's so silly!
Why didn't you tell us?
I know you don't mind but the servants will compare.
Everyone wants to save face.
Being looked down on is one thing
but being accused of immoral conduct is another matter.
If word gets out, I can never show my face again.
You can call me poor, but I will not tolerate any talk of immoral conduct.
- Siu Yuk... - Siu Yuk...
Siu Yuk...
Come back, Siu Yuk! Where are you going?
Siu Yuk, we're family.
Happy now? Satisfied?
Nothing is more important than a woman's reputation.
Why do you enjoy stirring up trouble?
Why are you so cruel?
I told you what I saw. What's wrong with that?
You won't know a thing if it hadn't been for me.
You brag about how close you are but you hide so much from each other.
You didn't even bother to ask.
How stupid can you get?
Stupid? Nothing like you.
You're the stupidest of them all.
You think they will commend you for giving out candy and gold?
They're conning you.
What did you say?
The kids make fun of you.
'You're gullible and stupid like a pig.'
You call me a pig?
How dare you!
Stop playing dead!
Get up... stop faking it!
Get up, Kam Dor Luk!
Don't kick him!
- Hey! - He passed out!
- Dor Luk! - Dor Luk!
- Get up! - Let me see...
Dor Luk!
Take him to his room!
Are you all right?
You're awake!
The doctor came by. Leung Sun is preparing your medication.
You have always been weak.
You passed out because you haven't eaten.
No, it was that unruly woman...
Dor Luk...
Siu Yuk, I'm sorry you had to suffer.
Not me, you're the one who suffered.
Stop being so sad.
Before Mid-Autumn is over, let's have some hot pot.
Hot pot?
- Come on... - Come...
No wonder it's so warm, it's my favorite hot pot.
When you passed out, we decided to move the hot pot to your room
so you wouldn't have to run around.
Still water runs deep, don't frown.
After we finish eating, we'll bring out the lanterns and enjoy the moon.
All right... we haven't eaten dinner.
- Let's eat! - Let's eat!
You need rice to make dinner and you need to be reasonable.
When we do nothing wrong, we have nothing to fear.
Understand, Siu Yuk?
Yes, Granny.
- Dor Fook! - Yes?
Check on your brother-in-law, we should try to help out.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
A graceful house doesn't have to be big.
We can turn stones into gold if we stick together.
We'll have sweet dumplings after hot pot.
A big bowl for each of us.
- Great! - Yes! - Yeah...
Cheers...
I ruined their Mid-Autumn dinner.
Was that too much?
No! You spoke your mind.
Serves them right for being dishonest.
You have a point.
But Kam Dor Luk passed out because of me.
That's because he's weak and he passes out all the time.
That's such a shame for a tall guy like him.
It's his problem, not mine!
- Ngan Ping, pour the wine! - Yes, Princess.
Take your medication, quit dreaming.
Marry the Princess.
Don't be heart broken.
It's useless.
Regrets... close your eyes.
- With more passion! - Louder...
Look at that ferocious tiger.
The Princess is worse than a tiger.
She ruined our Mid-Autumn!
I want to eat her alive!
We'll help you teach her a lesson.
Yes! We'll show her...
Hit her on the back... rip off her bun.
Pour hogwash on her.
Make her get down on her knees and beg.
Kill her!
Bang! Bang!
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Tonight is Mid-Autumn... It can't turn back to July 14th.
Look! Is that a ghost?
Where? There are no ghosts at this hour!
You don't scare me!
- Ghost! - Run!
- It's coming!
Run!
I'll kill you all!
It's human!
It's a girl! Help me untie her!
Help!
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