" Huang Fei Hong " Episode 15
Retreat!
Fall back!
Fall back to the forest!
General Liu, follow me!
Charge!
There is a saying...
...let them enemy in and trap them inside.
They are trapped now.
So, you have already set the traps.
Impressive!
If the enemy ever comes here, this will be their grave!
Bro Fei's squad has defeated all the enemy from the rear flank.
They are on their way to regroup with us.
Fei Hong is really lucky.
After we win the war...
...what do you plan to do?
I haven't decided that yet.
Are you having a homesick?
I miss my father.
And Aunty Thirteenth too.
There is a guy back home that has been bothering her.
I don't wish to see her get cheated while I am gone.
Your thirteenth aunt? How old is she? Is she so charming at her age?
She is my aunt, but she is actually younger than me.
I see.
Who else is there? There must be someone that you miss.
There is...
Who is that?
Ah Mei.
You really are a womanizer.
Fei Hong, how about we make a deal?
If I can go back alive, you will let me have Aunty Thirteenth.
- What were you thinking? - Look how mad you are.
I am serious.
Will you leave or stay?
- I don't know either. - I think you should go home.
We are here while disobeying the order from the imperial court.
Besides, there is someone waiting for your return.
Remember to tell him for me that I have fulfilled my duty.
Who's waiting for me?
- You will know it once you are home. - Who is that exactly?
I don't have an aunt to care about me.
Explain, who is thinking about me?
- Huang Fei Hong! - Enough, go to bed.
Huang Fei Hong!
Something bad has happened!
Many of our soldiers have caught this disease.
The disease causes severe itchiness and festers once scratched.
Those with weaker body will even get fever.
The casualties within our ranks are more than we had during the battle.
His pulse is unusual.
The pulse and breathe are unstable
- He is evidently poisoned. - Poison?
- How is he poisoned? - What happened?
Just as I expected.
You were poisoned and the source of it is in the stream.
The river is contaminated? What should we do now?
We have some clean water in the camp, let's share it with everyone.
It won't hold off the situation for long.
If we can't a clean supply of water...
...and resolve the situation, we'll soon die of thirst and disease.
It looks like one of the poison in the book, the Heart Scratchier Claw.
There might be some medicinal herbs on the island.
I know the formulae, I will collect the herbs.
Bro Fei, I will go with you.
Lu Ya.
Here, I have found some clean water. Have a sip.
Brother Gui, you should drink it. I am not thirsty at all.
I had mine just now. Go ahead.
Lu Ya, Brother Gui! We found water!
What happened here?
You must have quite a hard time recently, am I right?
What do you want?
According to the Emperor's order, Taiwan and Penghu Islands...
...are now a part of Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere.
In other words...
...we are both of the same family.
As long as you obey, medicine and clean water supply...
...will not be a problem.
- It was you who poisoned the water! - You imbecile!
- What do you want? - Simple.
If you give up the resistance...
...and hand over the head of Black Flag Team, Liu Yong Fu...
...we'll give you clean water, antidote and a warm welcome.
Such cowardice is not something the Five Blossoms Village will tolerate.
You are wasting away your last hope of survival!
- Brothers, don't drink the water! - Don't drink it!
- Brothers! - What's wrong?
- Wake up! - The water in the jars are poisoned!
You will still kill us even if we surrender!
You bastard!
Charge!
You savages!
You are lazy yet you take this mountain for granted.
And the people of our nation...
...work so hard to survive but we have to live on that barren land.
This is not justice.
If we can eliminate you savages, we shall have the land of our own!
- Where is the antidote? - There is only poison, no antidote.
This is Saffron and the other one is lovage.
These are Angelica dahurica and Angelica pubescens...
...and now some Milkvetchs.
Bro Fei, will this medicine work?
It's hard to tell, we are missing some herbs.
I can't find any of them on this island.
- They must be very valuable. - Lovage and Gastrodia are common.
Back on the mainland, these can easily be found in any herbs shop.
But the climate here is humid and warm.
It's no surprise that these won't grow here.
It's worth a try. Perhaps it's not as bad as it looks.
I have been a healer for years, I can handle this kind of situation.
I am healed! My sickness is healed!
Me too!
I am healed! Look at me!
- The medicine works. - Bro Fei really did a great job.
You scared me last night. I thought he were just consoling us.
But it really works!
Brother Huang knows what he is doing, he is not that reckless.
I heard that his father Huang Qi Ying has a clinic in Guangzhou...
...and he saved many lives there.
- His skill truly is remarkable. - We are all soldiers...
...it might have caused some pain, but it's all over now.
I heard that giving birth causes the most pain.
You little fool, why the rush?
Once we defeated the Japanese, I will let you marry Fei Hong.
What are you talking about? I don't want him!
- Don't run away! - Ah Mei!
- Look, she ran away. - Don't run away!
How do you feel?
Salted-Fish, what's wrong?
You are right on time.
- Take a look at this. - It itches so much!
How is he?
It seems like Fei Hong's medicine can only suppress the symptoms...
...and not the sickness itself.
The poison is now causing a relapse and invaded deep into the internals.
It's worse than before.
That's why the festering on their skin became worse.
Just kill me!
Ah Mei is in there, check on her!
Miss Ah Mei!
Ah Mei!
- Here, take it slowly. - Ah Mei!
Ah Mei.
How do you feel?
My neck pains.
My back itches.
Is my face already...
Am I becoming a hideous monster?
Don't worry, no matter how you look like...
...Bro Fei will never abandon you.
He will find a way to save you and all of us.
I am not listening to this!
- Ah Mei! - Leave me alone!
This...
This sickness is chronic.
Those with a strong body will have be safe for now.
But their sickness will become even worse.
The relapse will become more frequent.
The symptoms of itchiness will be worse than before.
Huang Fei Hong.
When the imperial court gave up on us, I told everyone here that...
...they can leave whenever they want.
Back then...
...everyone had the courage and righteousness to follow my lead.
I didn't try to hold you here, and you wouldn't leave.
But you are leaving now, what do you plan to do?
I wished to sneak into the mainland, that's why I built the raft.
General!
On behalf of his effort to save us, please be considerate...
...on his punishment.
Huang Fei Hong never did anything wrong.
Everyone is poisoned and he is not.
The will of survival is our instinct, leave if you want.
Take Ah Mei with you and find a good doctor at the mainland.
Cure her and be on your way, it's better than dying in here.
My love doesn't lie with Ah Mei, I won't take her with me.
You ingrate, you are abandoning my little sister too?
Huang Fei Hong, you are poisoned too?
You filtered the water for everyone, why are you poisoned as well?
I drank the water from the river, that's why I am poisoned.
This itchiness really is agonizing.
Huang Fei Hong, why are you doing this?
I am going back to the mainland, but I am not escaping.
I thought about it, you aren't cured because of the missing herb.
The best chance we have is to get that herb from the mainland.
- You needn't do it onto yourself. - I need to test the medicine too.
I need to have a patient.
I have made a promise to die along your side.
A brother till the end.
Xiang Tong, San Ba.
Make a new raft for Fei Hong and prepare some clean water and foods.
Yes, sir.
It looks good on you.
I like it.
You can't see my face while I am wearing it.
It's great.
What are you talking about?
- Give me your hand. - Why?
Your hand, please.
- What is this? - It's a saying from Lingnan.
Say it with me. Never give up.
I must go now.
Take care of yourself.
Bro Fei, I will remember these words.
Let's go.
Bro Fei!
I'll be waiting for your return!
The Five Blossoms Archer has witnessed it for us.
Whether there is a place for me in your heart...
...I will still be waiting for you.
" Fuzhou, Mansion of Prince Rui "
Chen Tai Chuan, how dare you!
There is no place for you to speak as you like in front of His Highness.
I am just a mere chief commander of Fujian, I dare not do so.
The Empress Dowager simply wants me to deliver her concern for His Highness.
That's why I came by and see if he has any grand plan lately.
It will do me good to report to the Empress Dowager.
The grand plan I am working on is right here. Do as you like.
What is the meaning of this?
As a commander...
...what good can you be if you can't even open a painting?
Fine.
I will report this matter to the Empress Dowager.
Go ahead.
I have a sudden interest in painting lately, but as for the content...
...you won't be seeing it.
Goodbye.
Sir, let's tell the Empress Dowager and see how long he'll last.
Don't be a fool!
Without any solid evidence, not even the Empress Dowager can mess with him.
If we report to the Empress Dowager without anything to prove that...
...he stole the Buddha Heart, it'll just how useless we are.
What a surprise.
Aisin Gioro sure is a big clan.
I met a killer back in Guangzhou and now I'll meet another in Fujian.
Am I destined to meet with these Royal Lords?
Your Highness, we caught someone suspicious.
Noted, let him in.
Inside, now!
A Zhi?
It's been a while since we met in Guangzhou.
Perhaps Your Highness never thought to see me alive again.
That's not it. You being alive...
- ...is within my expectation. - Stop pretending.
- There is nothing left between us. - It might be too early to say that.
Your Highness.
Do you know how many soldiers did you sacrifice for your own gain?
Don't you feel bad at all?
I understand.
You won't believe a word I say now. So, I have something to show you.
This is the western war ship that you talked about?
It was, but it's now mine.
It is also the future of our naval force.
I named it 'Restoration'.
In hope to subdue the turmoil and restore the glory of Qing Dynasty.
This is what His Highness bought with the Buddha Heart.
Now you know why His Highness put so much effort in it.
- You are dismissed. - Yes, sir.
Fei Hong, have a seat.
This war ship is twice the size of the ironclad Dingyuan.
The power it has and the cannon load is three times of the Dingyuan.
- What do you think? - Congratulation.
You finally got what you want.
I will tell you something else.
After I stopped you from informing the fleet, we lost at the Yellow Sea.
That's what united the imperial court and support my plan.
I don't even know you anymore.
You used the wrong mean to do something that seemed right.
You did it when you stole the Buddha Heart and stabbed me from behind.
I sure miss the Royal Lord that used to chat with me heartily.
Fei Hong.
I need to tell you something.
Deep down, I wish to be a man of honour just like you are.
But I was born into the royal family and I must control the situation...
...and how to plan a scheme.
With everything that happens in the imperial court...
...the Emperor is just a puppet.
The Empress Dowager's vision is a shallow one...
...and she has the fence sitter Li Hongzhang at her side.
We need treachery to let them know the way of prospering the nation.
I don't understand big visions and the affairs of the imperial court.
I only know that to let the soldiers sacrifice in vain is wrong!
The Aisin Gioro will rule the land.
The defeat of the northern fleet...
- ...pains me just as much. - Your Highness.
Everything in my eyes are clear as black and white.
But you confound right and wrong.
- How could I trust you? - You are my soulmate.
Stabbing you from behind was the only option.
I understand how righteous you are.
You won't stand by and watch if the Japanese invades.
After many thoughts, that was my only option.
The pain in my heart was unspeakable.
There is someone waiting for your return.
Remember to tell him for me, that I have fulfilled my duty.
You stabbed me, but you were secretly helping me.
Gui Xiang Tong is my best right-hand man
He saved your life.
Ah Zhi.
You are a soulmate indeed.
Now that everything is clear, I can finally leave it in the past.
I need a favour from you.
Anything.
The Japanese poisoned all the water source in Taiwan.
I am now deeply poisoned, I need you to prepare some herbs for me.
Leave it to me.
How about this? I'll get those herbs for you.
" Fuzhou, Mansion of Prince Rui "
How many medicine did he take?
Around 30 catties.
- Did he need so much for himself? - I am confused too.
He that touches pitch shall be defiled.
It seems like Fei Hong has learnt to be cunning as well.
A seal for a stabbing. We're even. Goodbye.
We mustn't disobey the Empress Dowager's sea ban.
Chen Tai Chuan had no proof and was afraid of your power...
...so, he didn't search the house.
If Huang Fei Hong set sail, you'll be charged with misfeasance.
If Chen Tai Chuan got a hold on this, all your effort will be for nothing!
Send out my order.
Huang Fei Hong is now wanted. He must never set sail.
Yes, sir.
Your Highness, Huang Fei Hong used your seal to set sail.
Chen Tai Chuan has sent his men to intercept him.
- Sir, he has Prince Rui's seal. - You useless fool!
Prince Rui let the fugitive escape.
I was just thinking about how to get a hold of you.
- Blow up that boat! Fire! - Yes, sir.
Stop right there!
Prince Rui.
Huang Fei Hong was using your seal.
If he escapes, Your Highness will disobey the Empress Dowager's order.
- I am trying to help Your Highness. - My business is my own.
Carry out the Empress Dowager's order is my duty.
No matter who he is to you, I must carry out my duty.
Fire!
I will kill anyone who harm him!
What a surprise indeed.
The Iron-hat King would threaten to kill an imperial officer...
...for a mere peasant.
If this crime of yours ever got out, it will be a story for generations.
The imperial court bought the cannons, not for shooting the Japanese...
...but to fire on a mere peasant?
This is be a shame for generations!
Now, the imperial court...
...has deteriorate so much because of cunning officers like yourself.
I shall end your life before I meet my punishment.
I did everything for the imperial court...
...yet those officers see me as a pain in the neck.
It is I, Aisin Gioro Zai Zhi who killed Chen Tai Chuan!
I have killed a fellow officer, I can't escape my judgement now.
I would rather let you carry out your duty...
...as a mean to repay you for stabbing you that day.
Charge!
Fight to the death!
- Charge! - Charge!
Ah Mei!
Bro Fei.
Is it snowing?
Ah Mei, stop talking, I will definitely save you.
Bro Fei.
My chest is burning up.
They sky is so dark.
- Am I dying? - Ah Mei, don't be silly.
I still need to bring you back to Guangzhou, let's go.
I am about to die soon.
The Guangzhou you told me about...
...there are boats, harbour, businessmen...
...and scholars too.
I understand.
You don't want me to meet your father.
That's not true.
- I won't meet him. - That's not it.
I will let meet my father once we win the war.
Bro Fei.
There is something I need to ask you.
Did you ever love me?
I am...
Don't answer that.
Perhaps...
...I never thought you will really fall in love with me.
But...
...if you really did love me...
...I will be disappointed.
Do you still remember the story I told you?
The story about the warrior and the chieftain's daughter?
A love of the life.
That is...
...what I wanted.
I know that you have someone you can never forget.
But my love for you...
...is just like yours to her.
My love will never waver...
...forever and always.
Ah Mei.
Ah Mei!
Pardon my interruption, but the night is cold.
Your Highness should go back and have some rest.
You are right.
Even the incorruptible has been corrupted.
But there are still hopes for us.
Don't worry, Your Highness. We have news from the Lord High Steward.
The Empress Dowager believes that Chen Tai Chuan...
...tried to gain control, so you killed him.
Your Highness will be back to the Capital after the autumn.
Then, let's enjoy the chrysanthemum appreciation with me.
Last autumn, I was having a drink with Fei Hong at Mountain Qing Feng.
That is more than a year ago.
Now, we don't even know if he is killed.
Your Highness.
- What make you in a hurry? - Vice Lord High Steward is here.
Lord High Steward Zhang, it's an honour to have you here.
Thank you, Your Highness.
Aisin Gioro Zai Zhi, receive the imperial edict.
As by the decree of His Royal Majesty...
...Prince Rui, Aisin Gioro Zai Zhi...
...is charge with the theft of Buddha Heart and treason...
...hiding the truth and be a traitor of this nation.
You disobey your order and your judgement has come.
You are now relieved of all your duties...
...and will be sent to the prison at once...
...and await your punishment.
That's all!
The imperial edict is here, Your Highness should take it.
Long live our king, long to reign over us.
Will Your Highness go on your own or should I send you there?
Take me to the Empress Dowager.
This cannot be the Empress Dowager's order.
Your Highness, do you wish to increase your sentence with these words?
His Majesty's order is the Empress Dowager's order.
I should just tell you the truth.
You stole the Buddha Heart and killed an officer.
All the evidences of your crimes...
...was given to His Majesty by the Empress Dowager herself.
- Your Highness, this way. - How dare you!
Even Li Lian Ying would show respect to our lord.
Who are you to speak like that?
It is because the Lord High Steward Li respects His Highness...
...that he sent me here to read the imperial edict.
Your Highness can show me your anger...
...but after that, Your Highness please move to the prison.
Good news, my lady. Report from the Capital...
...the Empress Dowager has sent her men to arrest the arrogant Prince Rui.
- All thanks to you. - You flatter me, my lady.
Isn't this the very reason you have me as an undercover there?
Aisin Gioro Zai Zhi, I bet he never sees this coming at all.
A mistake that costs him everything he had.
- What a pity. - Did I hear it wrong?
- You pity this man? - Of course.
He is a man of brilliant mind and grand visions.
He could have been the saviour of the imperial court.
Soon, he is sure to become a man such as Prime Minister Ito.
If he can realize his plans to prosper the nation and army...
...he will be a threat to the nation of Japan.
I will leave now if there nothing else to discuss.
" Document remark: Aisin Gioro Zai Zhi "