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[Can't Buy Me Love]
Episode 5
What is it, Siu Yuk? Are you all right?
I had a dream... about Sz being tortured by the Princess.
She slapped her, clipped her fingers, and beat her.
Sz was barely alive!
It's just a dream, don't worry.
Will the Princess torture her?
Very likely, if she won't confess.
Then Sz will come after me!
She would probably haunt the Princess.
No, she'll come back for me.
Why?
I got her killed.
I saw some something glittery in the garden.
I picked it up and put it in my pocket.
Why did Sz have it?
If I find it on you, I'll have you beheaded.
Fine! Go ahead! You don't scare me.
The Princess wanted to search us.
I was so scared, I slipped the charm into Sz's basket.
I didn't mean to get her in trouble
I told her to leave, but she fell when I pushed her.
You have no business here, run along!
Go on!
That protective charm is so cheap, why did you pick it up?
I thought it was just a tiny plate.
I didn't know it would get someone killed.
Do you think Sz will come back to haunt me?
Come... let's ask the ancestors to look out for us.
Right! You're the eldest son, they'll watch over you.
Put in a good word for me.
You're my wife, they'll watch over you too.
Ancestors of the Kam family, I pray that Sz will only be beaten slightly.
If she's killed, please watch over Siu Yuk.
Stop her ghost from haunting Siu Yuk.
She didn't mean to hurt her.
Yes, it was my fault! I was greedy.
I kept the protective charm.
It won't happen again!
So it was you!
Mom Loi Hei!
Earlier today, in the living room, I noticed you look worried.
When the protective charm fell out of Sz's basket
I noticed color came off that red string.
Your finger was also red.
I suspected you then.
I came here to pray to the ancestors, hoping that I was wrong about you.
But it was you!
Why?
- I'm so sorry. - Please don't turn her in.
- I don't want to die. - Please help us.
Sz's life is at stake, what should I do?
Siu Yuk, one should not be greedy.
You made a big mistake.
It was wrong of you not to report the lost item.
Then you implicated an innocent person
and you tried to shirk your responsibilities.
That's against our family spirit of being fair and honest.
What should I do with you?
Don't turn me over to the Princess.
Please don't!
She'll be killed.
Mother, please help Siu Yuk.
That's right! She didn't mean it.
- Please help her. - Please?
Siu Yuk is family, you must help her.
That's right...
What do you want me to do?
Let Sz take the blame?
Even if she gets away with it, she'll never be able to live with herself.
She'll be struck down by thunder.
A life is at stake.
You can't make up for it by becoming a vegetarian.
We can't sit back and watch Siu Yuk suffer.
It's beneath us to let Sz take the blame.
You should turn me in.
No! We're counting on you to give us an heir. Turn me in!
No! I should face up to my responsibilities.
No! We're in this together!
Dor Fook!
Don't cry! You're young and have your lives ahead of you.
Loi Hei, turn me in!
No, Mother!
Before Heaven crashes in, there must be a way.
You're smart, you'll think of a solution.
That's right!
Your biggest mistake is to overestimate me.
I'm at wit's end.
What now?
We're dead either way.
Calm down, everyone!
Not reporting a lost item is wrong, but it's not fatal.
The Princess is raising hell over the charm.
She threatened to torture and kill.
It would be suicidal to oppose her directly.
Sz will not die in vain.
But she still has to die?
Nothing will happen to you, Siu Yuk.
What?
You have a plan?
We'll just have to see about that.
She calls me ignorant, but I'll show that shrew the meaning of a swap.
What's taking so long?
Hey... the Prince wants to see the Princess.
Hurry up!
To what do I owe the pleasure of your company?
Greetings, Princess.
You're here to pay your respect or to beg for mercy?
Neither! I came to talk to you.
The thief who took the protective charm is residing in your mansion.
Another thief? I just caught one yesterday.
There can't be that many.
Obviously your feelings are hurt and you want to start trouble.
You mistook an innocent person for the thief.
Do you have any proof? I think someone framed Sz.
Can you prove she's the thief?
Grandma and your mother-in-law each lost an earring.
If we find them in your mansion, we'll know the truth.
What? You're scared we'll find the lost earring
and prove you had the wrong person in custody?
We'll see about that.
Here's the thief!
Up in the tree?
Absolutely!
Princess, it's a crow's nest.
That's the thief! Let me check...
See? There it is! Take a look.
- It's mine! - Look! That one is mine!
You found it! How lucky I am!
You're so clever! That damn bird is the thief.
You must catch the thief red-handed.
Sz is not the thief.
This despicable, treacherous bird is the thief.
You can let her go now.
Of all things, why did the crow take the earrings?
That's simple folklore, no wonder you don't understand.
Let me explain.
Crows have a habit of picking up things, especially those that are glittery.
Gold earrings, plates, or bracelets, for instance.
They take them to decorate their nests.
I'm certain it took your protective charm.
When you dropped the protective charm
that crow flew by and couldn't wait to pick it up.
Then it should have taken it to its nest.
How did it end up in Sz's basket?
Because of the peony radish inside.
Right! The peony radish!
Yes, the peony radish.
Crows steal them from our house all the time.
When it saw the peony radish in the basket, it flew down to the basket.
Right! To eat!
In order to eat, it had to let go of the charm.
That's how it ended up in the basket.
Based on the evidence, we have come to the conclusion that Sz is innocent.
You took Sz into custody last night, but someone still stole from us.
Who's the real thief? The crow.
Even if the crow stole from you, that doesn't mean Sz didn't take my charm.
What makes you so sure Sz took it?
- Bring the prisoner! - Yes, Princess.
Granny Kam, when did you lose the earring?
Last night.
Then I will be its alibi.
This crow has been making so much noise, I caught it and tied it up.
How could it steal your earrings and put them in its nest?
You tried to frame the crow.
How can you gang up against such a pitiful bird?
You have underestimated me. Your sneaky tricks can't fool me.
You think you can pull a swap and deny all responsibilities of the theft?
You're desperate enough to lie and make up stories.
You're not worthy of your title, and you're an insult to the state.
Why didn't you say so earlier?
Why wait till I'm blue in the face to tell me?
Because I quite enjoyed your monkey show.
It's nothing compared to the performance in the Palace
but at least you tried very hard.
You...
We resorted to this trick because we're anxious to save Sz.
We know she's innocent.
I hope you'll get to the truth and release her.
- It's not her fault... - She's innocent, let her go...
Are you finished? Dismissed!
I'm starving! You're going to die in here, Ng Sz Tak.
Time to eat!
Thank you! It's delicious!
Eat while you can, you may not live long enough for another meal.
No, the Princess won't kill me because I didn't do it.
I'm innocent, she'll let me go when she finds out the truth.
You didn't steal it?
I swear to Heaven.
But the curse on Ngan Ping is too mean.
About her injuries all over her body
how she can't eat or sleep and her heart feels like it's on fire.
And how Heaven will get her some day.
Ngan Ping is on her death bed.
That's why the Princess is so furious.
What's wrong with Ngan Ping?
She contracted a strange disease.
First, her left arm was in pain, then it was her right arm.
Now her head hurts like the Earth caved in.
The pain has gone to her waist and she's feverish all over.
Which side of her back did the pain start?
From the left.
Was it like her hands? The pain has moved to the right side?
How did you know?
Like someone tied her up, and the pain moved down to her waist?
How did you know?
Does she like deep fried foods?
Yes! How did you know?
She eats deep fried shredded taro every day.
I know what's wrong with Ngan Ping.
Eat a bit more even if you have no appetite.
I want shredded taro.
You're sick, no deep fried food.
I'm dying anyway, let me eat something I like.
Don't talk nonsense.
- Princess, I have something to report. - I don't want to hear it.
- There's hope for Ngan Ping. - What?
Greetings, Princess.
Ng Sz Tak, can you save Ngan Ping?
Three years go, my uncle's aunt's grandma's cousin had the same thing.
Legend has it that when the fire dragon makes a full circle
the patient will die.
An out-of-towner cured him.
If I'm not mistaken, Ngan Ping has the same symptoms
as my uncle's aunt's grandma's cousin.
Does she have rashes on her waist?
Even the Imperial doctor didn't know, how did you know?
Just check her back.
Do I have rashes?
Yes! The Imperial doctor didn't look at your body.
That's why he used the wrong treatment.
She has shingles, a fire dragon on her waist.
I don't mind a money belt, but who wants a fire dragon on the waist?
Is it curable?
Yes!
What medicine do you need?
Ice lotus from Tianshan, cordyceps, ginseng, anything you need, I'll get it.
No need.
No medicine?
I only need needles.
The Imperial doctor said Ngan Ping is fine.
The pain is gone and she can finally sleep.
I was at wit's end, but now I can relax.
Don't worry, Princess.
After a good night's sleep, she'll be good as new.
Thank goodness for you!
I'm surprised a maid can save a life with needles.
Since that out-of-towner taught me the technique
I saved a lot of people in my village.
Practice makes perfect.
Where is your hometown?
Tin Ping village.
Tin Ping village? The one in Yizhou?
Yes!
What a coincidence! I'm from Upper Tin Ping.
I live in Lower Tin Ping!
Tin Ping village is 1,000 miles away, and we managed to meet in Cheung On.
It must be our destiny.
It's my utmost honor to be from the same village as you.
But you're a Princess, why are you from Tin Ping village?
I lived with my Grandma until I was six, then Father sent for me.
I used to count the stars when I was little.
My favorite food is multi-grain congee.
Me too!
Congee with rice, corn, wheat, peanuts, red beans, soy beans... anything.
And spicy dried bean curd, it was heavenly.
Master Kam said you're a grouch, but I don't think so.
What else did they say about me?
Don't get me wrong, they didn't badmouth you.
Everyone is very nice.
Take me for instance.
I'm stranded here, away from home. They saved my life, took me in, and fed me.
People who feed you are nice?
Then nobody in the world is bad. You're too inexperienced.
Princess, Ngan Ping is awake.
Really?
- Princess! - Princess!
How do you feel, Ngan Ping?
I'm grateful to be alive.
Thanks to you and Sz.
It was nothing.
I'm glad you're fine.
You were feverish and barely conscious, I was worried sick.
Yeah, I was drowsy most of the time
but I remember you agreed to let me get married
so I'll have a family, isn't that right?
You have recovered indeed, you little imp!
Need you ask? Since when have I gone back on my word?
Don't worry, I'll tell Dowager Tsui next time I enter the Palace.
Thank you, Princess.
Sz, as a martial artist, I promise you
I'll do my best to save you for what you did for me.
This is your reward.
There's no need.
Take it!
It was no big deal, I can't take that.
Don't reject the Princess.
This is an order.
I don't have much schooling
but I know people should help each other and not expect any reward.
I'll feel guilty if I take your gold.
In that case, I won't force you.
Let me know if you need anything and I'll do my best to help you.
There is one thing... perhaps you can help me.
There's still no news about Sz?
Do you think she has been secretly executed?
What?
Greetings, Princess.
At ease! I know now Sz is not a thief.
- That's great! - Excellent!
We should sacrifice a chicken to the gods.
You're so nice to me, Madam Yuk.
All because the Princess is wise.
Or maybe she has an ulterior motive.
Quit while you're ahead.
Yes, Grandma.
Granny Kam has such sense of propriety.
I always play fair and would never take the law into my own hands.
Unlike some smart aleck who brings humiliation upon himself.
Your Highness is wise indeed.
Indeed!
The Princess is more than wise, she's also kind.
There's hope for Master Shau.
What?
Sz cured Ngan Ping and turned down a reward.
She asked me to send for an Imperial doctor
to look after Kam Dor Shau's right arm.
I granted the request. The doctor will be here soon.
Thank you, Princess
I don't need a doctor.
Imperial doctors are brilliant doctors.
This is the chance of a lifetime.
Maybe he can work miracles.
Master Shau must become a general.
It's been so long, I can't even hold the chopsticks.
There's no hope.
My arm is withered... what's the point?
I don't need more disappointments.
Dor Shau, fortitude and determination!
Put on a good showing.
Just leave me alone!
Dor Shau!
- Dor Luk? - And me!
Dor Fook!
Still the long face?
I know I was a bit loud just now.
Only because we care.
I'm not a girl, don't coax me.
Look again, there's more to it.
Darkness will always end, troubles will go away.
And this one.
Be content with your lot.
Come like a storm, go like dust.
Don't worry, be happy.
Just like me, everyday is a happy day for me.
I like this one, it's short.
Pay no attention to gossips
I like this one... Happiness comes with harmony.
If we stick together as a family, our unity is worth millions of gold.
Well? Do you feel better?
Of course, each word is a gem.
Forget about your hand, anything is possible.
Even if the hand is lost, remember it's the heart that makes a hero.
Thank you so much.
It must have taken you a long time to write them.
Not me! These are Dor Luk's treasures.
Treasures? From where?
My encounter with the paper dragonflies started three years ago.
I was down with the flu for a month, I was completely exhausted.
One day, I snuck out for a walk.
I kept walking until I came across a big tree.
'Without the severe cold weather, how can you enjoy the fragrant plum blossoms?'
Every time I'm depressed, the words on the paper dragonflies are like a beacon
and can cheer me up.
About the same time each year, I'd go back to pick up some more.
The paper dragonflies also brought him a romance.
Really?
I went back there last year to relish the words.
The hot sun made me so dizzy that I passed out and I thought I would die.
I saw a fairy in my semi-consciousness, wearing a dragonfly hairpin.
Are you all right?
I'm glad you're fine.
September weather can be quite steamy, you must take care of yourself.
Thank you for your help.
My paper dragonflies...
Luckily the dragonfly lady woke me up, or I would have died under the sun.
I was so busy picking up the paper dragonflies
that I forgot to ask her name before she left.
I watched the dragonfly hairpin until it went out of sight.
A dragonfly romance?
But I never saw her again.
It's not what you think.
I faint so easily, I wouldn't want to be her burden.
Besides, I have fallen within the Princess' evil clutches.
There's no hope for me.
I only want to see her again, and thank her properly.
That's all? You can't seem to forget her.
- You... - Watch what you say!
- What? - If the Princess gets wind of this
Dor Luk will be torn to be pieces.
She treats me like dirt.
Luckily, I have these gems to show me the way.
Don't lose the ones over there.
Right!
Master Shau!
You're working, Sz?
Yes! You came out for a walk?
Sz, I'm sorry I wasted your good intentions.
It's all right! It was my fault.
I shouldn't have taken the liberty to ask the Princess to get you a doctor.
You must have your reasons.
I think you're a hero meant for big things.
Little things are fine too! Look at you...
Yes, I can rest after cleaning and then I get to eat and then sleep.
You're quite capable!
The best thing about me is that I'm content, that makes me happy.
Just like working for you, everyone is so nice to me, especially Madam Yuk.
Since I was released, she lets me eat three bowls of rice every meal.
That's nine bowls per day, white rice no less.
I'm so happy, I wake up laughing!
I wish I could be like you.
It's almost noon, I have to prepare lunch.
Excuse me, Master Shau.
- Dor Shau... - Let's eat...
What are you doing?
Fish are free to swim in the ocean, just like birds are free to fly.
Don't feel inferior even if you have only one hand.
Birds need wings like man needs ambition.
Keep your ambition as long as you're alive.
We'll all tie up one hand for you.
- Sit down! - Let's eat...
- Let's eat...
Dor Shau, have you heard the saying
that holding the chopsticks with your left hand is easier than plowing.
Look at me! It's a piece of cake.
You can do it, Dor Shau. This is for you.
We're in this together, forever.
It's hard to hold chopsticks with your left hand
but when you're trying to eat, you can always poke.
Or scoop! Just be flexible.
We're family, we're in this together.
Come what may!
- Let's eat... - Come on...
Watch out! That porcelain peony vase is very expensive.
I'll be very careful, Master Fook.
Look! It's spotless after I cleaned it.
Let me see... you're right! Wrap it up for me.
Yes, Master Fook.
- Dor Fook! - Siu Yuk!
What are you doing?
Mom Loi Hei said since the Princess was kind enough to send the Imperial doctor
we should send her something in return.
You're such a klutz! Let me...
Sure!
This vase is over 1,000 taels.
Hold this! You're so careless, Siu Yuk!
How can we send it to the Princess if it's broken?
Do we have to send this vase?
We have a jade scepter, the laughing Buddha.
Why the peony vase?
It was Mom Loi Hei's idea.
- You can't send it. - We have to.
- You really can't. - What is it?
I know! You can't part with it.
I'll buy you a white jade bracelet.
The peony vase is a fake.
Antique porcelain turned into ceramic?
I must tell Mom Loi Hei.
I can't believe there's a thief in the family.
That would be me!
What?
There's a problem at home...
I know, I already paid off your brother's debts.
But there's more...
My brother-in-law's business is short on cash.
My sister is in tears all day.
That's why--
I pawned the peony vase and helped her out with the money.
Alright... I'll speak to Mom Loi Hei.
We'll send the jade Buddha instead.
You can't.
What?
My younger brother's house lost the roof in the thunder.
What?
You have enough trouble as it is, I didn't want to bother you.
It was unforgivable to keep that charm.
I'd be kicked out if they knew I swapped the vase.
What else did you pawn? Tell me everything.
My other brother needs money for his wedding.
That's all... sit down...
You must help me.
Your business is my business.
You only did it to help your family.
Are you alright?
I can't breathe... am I dying?
I'll fetch you some ginseng tea.
Good! The 1000-year-old ginseng from Changbai Shan
is perfect for shortness of breath and improves circulation.
It's a life saver.
You want to...
Sell the ginseng to buy back the vase.
But it's a gift from the Emperor!
Precisely because it's from the Emperor
Grandma and Mom Loi Hei didn't want to use it.
No one will ever know.
That's true! You're so clever!
We must do this carefully and quietly.
I have an item without equal for you.
Look at this ginseng, the fine lines...
Smell it, strong and slightly bitter.
It's the best of the best.
Name your price.
- 1,000 taels. - 500.
- 1,000. - 500.
It's from the Emperor...
Don't raise your voice...
You should pay more for something from the Emperor.
Quit your act! You have never met the Emperor.
Give us a bit more, 688...is a favorable number.
One dressed as a man, one as a woman.
You talk funny and look sneaky.
You probably stole this ginseng.
500 taels, take it or leave it.
500 taels is only half of what it's worth.
We don't have enough to buy back the jade statue.
I'm sorry.
I don't expect anyone to send coal in winter
just don't kick me while I'm down.
Good people like us are rare.
Are you alright?
- Watch where you're going! - Are you blind?
Can't you see I'm a cripple?
Then you shouldn't be running around.
You didn't even apologize.
You have no manners, you disgraceful ingrate.
Be careful! It's very expensive.
Yes, Madam Yuk.
One peony vase, two jugs of wine
four boxes of peony radish, six boxes of pearl powder and...
Relax! You can count on me, Mom Loi Hei.
This is for the Princess, everything must be perfect.
None of this is necessary.
She gives us an inch, we give her a yard.
When has the shrew given us an inch?
She intended to send over an Imperial doctor.
Her top bodyguard destroyed Dor Shau's arm. She ought to feel guilty.
Princess Chiu Yeung.
Again?
Greetings, Princess.
At ease.
Thank you, Princess.
What brings you to our humble home?
I wanted to send over an Imperial doctor, but hurt Dor Shau's feelings.
I came to see how he's doing.
Thank you for your kindness.
You're most kind.
We were just going to see you, to bring you some gifts.
Really? Gifts for me?
Peony radish is very nourishing, it's good for you.
The Princess' lungs are rather weak lately.
The Imperial doctor advised against peony radish.
She should take ginseng.
Ginseng is best with black chicken.
Father gave you a wild ginseng from Changbai Shan for Mid-Autumn.
- May I... - Of course! Siu Yuk...
- Yes? - Go fetch the ginseng.
Perhaps not... we should save it for Grandma.
Yes!
I don't need it, my lungs are fine.
But Mom Loi Hei is weak...
Yes...
I'm strong as a bull, I don't need it.
- Dor Luk... - Dor Luk!
How are you feeling?
You're coughing.
Dor Luk is too weak to take ginseng.
Siu Yuk, go get the ginseng for the Princess.
- Dor Fook, go get it. - You go get it.
- You go ahead. - I don't know where it is.
Forget it! They can't produce it.
The ginseng Father gave you is one of a kind.
I only want to know why this ginseng ended up in the herbal shop.
Siu Yuk, what happened?
You're in charge of the chamber of treasures.
What happened was...
What happened was, they sold the ginseng.
I saw them yesterday, cross-dressed as an old man and old woman.
I looked into the matter.
They sold the ginseng to the herbal shop, and bought back the peony vase.
Is that true?
Of course not!
Dor Fook and Siu Yuk would never do that.
I swear on my life...
Yes, I sold the ginseng.
- No, it was my idea. - No, it was my idea.
Only because I pawned the peony vase.
No!
It's not your fault.
Such a loving couple, and partners in crime.
You're covering up for each other, your family has no shame.
You've allowed yourself to be swallowed by greed.
I'm sorry, please don't get upset, Grandma.
Siu Yuk only wanted to help her family. She didn't mean to upset you...
If you were just honest, I wouldn't have to try so hard to make you confess.
Don't you have anything better to do? Go chase a butterfly!
Leave my family alone.
You're always stirring up trouble!
I thought a Princess was supposed to be dignified.
You're just a nosy trouble maker who can't tell right from wrong.
Insulting the Princess is punishable by death.
- Are you all right, Dor Shau? - Don't sneak attack me!
I thought your arm was supposed to be lame.
You can move it!
It's true. I have recovered.
You're a family of liars.
Mother...
What's this?
The color came off!
Something is fishy!
What are you doing? Hey...
The tiger is messed up.
- Why? - What happened?
Let me check... here's the truth.
Someone is lying through his teeth.
You faked your injury just like you faked your tattoos.
You never raised the fire dragon cauldron or fought the 18 monks.
You're not a Shaolin disciple!
No wonder you had to fake your injury.
If you had become the head coach with your half-baked kung fu
not only would you have failed, you would have deceived the Emperor.
Luckily, the Princess stopped him in time.
You often speak of loyalty, honor and faith, but look at the lot of you.
You are all deceitful liars.
You're rotten underneath a fine exterior. What a joke!
You have said enough!
Not yet!
Your family is a mess.
You're ignorant and know nothing about the classics.
You're shallow and have no talents. You're better off dead!
That's better than you, so full of yourself and starting trouble everywhere you go.
I will speak out against any injustice. I have a clear conscience.
- You... - Oh my God!
Grandma!
Not me!
It's Madam Loi Hei!
Mother...
- Mom Loi Hei... - Mom Loi Hei...
- Loi Hei! - Give us a hand, Dor Fook.
- Bring the chair... - Sit down...
Mom Loi Hei...
Are you all right?
Mother...
What's going on?
What have we ever done to you?
What quarrels do you have with us?
You pick a fight with us, one after another.
Why must you stir up trouble for us?
You want the family to fall apart?
I must conk you on the head!
How dare you!
- Mother... - How dare you hit the Princess!
Please forgive her!
She's old, you must spare her.
It was my fault, please leave Grandma alone.
- We should kneel down... - Please forgive...
Don't get down! Who needs her forgiveness?
So what if she's a Princess?
She's married into this family.
As the grandmother, I have the right to discipline her.
As a Princess, you should be familiar with the classics.
Don't you know the three cardinal rules and five constant virtues?
What's most important? It's harmony.
Harmony with fellow men and harmony between husband and wife.
But not you! You nit-pick about everything.
You won't stop until you corner everyone!
I should have conked you long time ago.
I should conk you a few more times and wake you up.
How dare you! You hit the Princess and show no remorse.
The Princess has every right to have you executed by law.
Fine! My head is waiting!
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