Master Shi Chun, you're back?
Thank you, Mo Yung
How come it's you, mom? I thought it was Mo Yung
She and Kin Hei have slipped out already
She's got nothing to do here Going out isn't a big deal
But she goes out everyday
She seldom stays at home since she's come to the Capital
She's really let me down
You said you'd go and help in Chun Sin Mei. Let's go
Shi Chun was on night shift last night He must be very tired. Come on, let's go
What're you drawing?
I'd like to cover the plum blossom with a layer of white snow
Come on, snow is colorless This isn't the right technique
Look, there're just patches of black They look so ugly!
Right, right
How about my painting?
Very good
The stalks are natural and flowers are exquisite with layers
You've almost got the style of a master
I'm surprised by your progress
My foundation in painting and your good teaching contribute to my success
Miss Ng's painting is marvelous I'm really ashamed of myself
You need to be more focused in your work Don't stand here. Go and practice now
Yes, Master
I'm surprised you've asked me to come out for tea
I'd like to thank you for teaching me the medicinal value of orchids last time
Actually I find it very interesting
I thought you're only fond of drawing I didn't know you're interested in medicine
Are you doing this to please somebody else?
This is a way of making friends with others
You'd made fragrant tea for me when we first met each other
I never dream that I can drink it again
I'm surprised you're so fond of it
In brewing tea, one must pay attention to the matching of tea leaves and dry flowers
The quantity and water temperature are also important
Everyone has his own way of making tea That'll also affect the taste of the tea
I think talent is most important
As in your case, you've almost mastered the fine brush techniques in a few lessons
I really can't match up with you
If you won't be distracted so easily I believe you can improve in a short time
I can't concentrate when you're here
Why?
When our works are put together I'm too ashamed to look at mine
That's why I can't concentrate
Maybe your specialty is drawing orchids Drawing plum blossoms isn't your cup of tea
I'd like to draw other plants too such as herbs with medicinal value
It's a pity I don't know much about them
That's easy. Let's go to the countryside
I can show you those herbs and you can draw pictures of them
Great! I hope I can draw the pictures
I'll publish a collection later so as to make the herbs known to others
It's great we've many interests in common
Let me use this cup of tea as wine and propose a toast to you
Great! Cheers!
Apart from their medicinal value many herbs look very beautiful too
They can be objects of appreciation and you can draw pictures of them too
What if I take you to the hills later?
I can show you the herbs and you can draw pictures of them, OK?
Great! It's good to draw on the spot The drawings will be much more realistic
Let's go this way
Mo Yung is over there? How come she's changed her clothes
Even her hair has a different style She looks like an unmarried girl
She's chatting casually with a man! Oh my goodness!
Hey! You want to make me blind?
It's your fault. You're lucky. It's flour If it's pepper, you'll be blind
I don't want to talk to you
Is my look OK?
You look prettier than you left home today
Of course! The stylist has done a good job
Changing your identity is a piece of cake
I've asked you to go around What did you see and do?
You must tell me in details. I don't want mom to suspect me when she asks
Don't worry I've walked around the whole city today
I know even who's married and who's dead
I know you're smart Tell me while we're walking Sure
Are you all right, mom?
How come your eyes are so red?
I'm choked up!
She'd collided with someone in the street The flour he carried showered on her face
That's why her eyes are so red
Oh dear! Are you all right?
I'm fine for the time being but I can't guarantee it later
We're back Hello
Dad, mom, bro Kwo, Shi Chun
You're back finally
Kin Hei was walking like a snail She's made us almost late for dinner
Hey! I'm starving. Let's start
Let's start Sure
Why are you staring at Mo Yung?
Mo Yung goes out everyday but she seldom buys anything
Did you really go out with Kin Hei?
What are you suggesting?
We'd better let her tell us about it
I didn't go anywhere except the East Gate
I thought you were in the market
We wanted to go there but we saw a wedding of a rich family at the East Gate
The dragon and lion dancing made us stay there and watch
What? I didn't hear the noise
You won't go anywhere apart from Chun Sin Mei and the market
You won't know about it even there's a battle outside
I was there too
Really?
I met the wedding procession when I finished my purchases in the market
There were many people and the dragon and lion dancing
Did you see Mo Yung there?
How could he see me? It was so crowded I almost couldn't see the groom
It doesn't matter if you couldn't see the groom
The most important thing is getting a red packet
I've got one too
Look what I've got Wow!
What's up?
Let me warn you about something?
What?
When I went to the market today I saw something I shouldn't see
Was it something filthy?
Actually it was quite nauseous
I saw Mo Yung dressing up as an unmarried girl
She was walking with a man too
What're you driving at?
She doesn't want others to know she's a married woman
She must be hiding something
She isn't that kind of person
You spend all your time working in the Imperial Hospital and revising the book
You've been neglecting your wife She must be very lonely
Mo Yung has just said very clearly that she was with Kin Hei at the East Gate
How come she'd gone out with a man?
But I saw them myself
You must have mistaken about it
Don't worry, I've asked Mo Yung to make you a soup with wolfberry fruits
I'm going to see Tung Ching now Don't stay up too late
Sir, is the food OK? We care about your feedback
It's very good
Really? Come again Sure
Steamed pot chicken
The restaurant is still open?
The business is too good The customers don't go away
Tung Ching seems to be more energetic when she's busy
Excuse me Yes, one moment
I've shortness of breath and a lot of phlegm. What'd you suggest?
Almond, turnip and pig's lung soup
Almond resolves phlegm and stops coughing Tumips clear away heat and toxic materials
Everyone knows pig's lung helps nourish the lungs
Great!
Anything for a woman who's deficiency in blood and vital energy?
Red jujube and tremella fungus congee
Red jujube tonifies blood and clears away lung-heat
Tremella fungus benefits vital energy and nourishes blood
We can enjoy delicious medicinal food We can also learn more about medicine
It's better than seeing a doctor
By the way, he's Dr. Li Shi Chun He's a doctor in the Imperial Hospital
I'm his master. People call me Miracle Doctor and Little Buddha
Since I'm happy today I'll give you free consultation
I'll cure your illness and a checkup will give you peace of mind
Thank you, doctor
Register first. Over there
You're good at grabbing chances
Of course. Since your dad isn't here I must get some customers for myself
I want to show off in front of him tomorrow
You've to work day and night Are you sure you're OK?
This is also my interest
I'm high-spirited when I can work with someone who shares a common goal
How come there's a cushion?
Did you make it?
The craftsmanship is very poor The goose down has stuck out from the cover
Don't be so mean Making it took a lot of effort
But the quality is totally unacceptable
It was made by Mo Yung
What?
She worried that we'd catch a cold revising the Compendium here at night
She made 2 cushions to keep us warm
Though the craftsmanship is just so-so we should appreciate her goodwill
Actually it's quite comfy
Mom is really too mean. She always says...
What does she say?
Nothing, a mother-in-law is usually very demanding to her daughter-in-law
Well, I worry that you're too busy I've added several items of medicinal herbs
Go and have a look. They're over there
It's very good work
Of course. I got up very early to do it
You've added a chapter on mulberry leaves too
Have you heard of people forcing others to eat mulberry and drink dew to make drug?
How's it? Any news?
The Pharmacy has been quiet No palace maids went in or out of it
The palace maids ate our pork buns Do you think that's upset their plans?
Shi Chun
Dr. Cheung Dr. Cheung
Any job order?
No, what's up?
His Majesty isn't feeling well recently He'll throw a tantrum over trivial matters
Every Imperial doctor is very frightened
The Director and his assistants have just been summoned by His Majesty
Are you sure His Majesty is ill?
I hope I've the answer
His Majesty has summoned both the Director and his assistants to give him consultation
He must have a serious illness
How's it? What's my illness?
I've checked your pulse many times already Your Majesty is fine and healthy
But I've been depressed and I can't eat and sleep well
I've really no idea about it
Are you suggesting I've made it up?
I daren't make such a suggestion
What a lousy Imperial Academy of Medicine You're all lousy doctors. Get out
Yes, Your Majesty
Your Majesty, don't be angry
Since the Imperial doctors couldn't find out what's happened to you
Your depression may have been caused by other things
You're responsible for mismanaging the Imperial Academy of Medicine
How come no one gave me any elixir in the last 2 days?
I saw ominous stars when I was stargazing in the last few days
We must avoid doing anything important so as not to harm Your Majesty's body
That's why we daren't deliver the elixir to Your Majesty temporarily
Mr. Shiu, can you confirm that?
Yes, Your Majesty Be patient for a few more days
When the ominous stars disappear and the lucky stars return afterwards
Your Majesty may take the elixir again
Your immortal energy will increase and you'll be healthier than before
Great! Your words have enlivened me You should have told me about it earlier
I've wasted my time worrying about this and that
Mr. Yim, you and Mr. Shiu will be in charge of the making of elixir
We'll do everything for Your Majesty
Great! Your dedication has impressed me You may return to work now
Yes, Your Majesty
You're lucky I've found an excuse to comfort His Majesty
Otherwise, your might have lost your head
I'm a cautious man
I didn't expect someone would mess about when the palace maids were picking mulberry
The most ridiculous thing is you still can't find out the culprit
I bet it must be sort of busybody who knows nothing about our plan
Since the palace maids have eaten the pork buns
their blood has been polluted
We've no choice but suspend delivering the elixir to His Majesty
Just make sure you'll resume the delivery as soon as the blood is safe
I won't allow anyone to ruin my work, OK?
Sure
How come the cleanliness of the blood affects His Majesty's medication?
The situation is precarious We'd better quit our investigation
We can do nothing before the palace maids have recovered
His Majesty summoned the Director Can it be related to the making of elixir?
Thank you, mom
Shi Chun
It's you!
How come you're so absent-minded?
I've been troubled by things happened in the Imperial Academy of Medicine
You must be tired. Have a sip of tea?
How's it?
What?
The tea
There're some flowers in it but the tea isn't hot enough
I brewed the tea when I was waiting for you It must have become cool
You brewed the tea so as to kill time while you were waiting for me?
What if we go up the hills tomorrow? You can show me the medicinal herbs
No, I've work to do tomorrow
It's all right. Let's go later
Many things have happened in the Imperial Academy of Medicine recently
I'll be very busy for quite a long while
What's happened?
Actually...
Forget it. Nothing
What if you brew me a cup of hot tea now?
OK
You look troubled today You were absent-minded in the lesson
I'd like to share someone's burden but this guy refuses to tell me about it
Maybe I can help if you tell me about it
You'd better tell me more about things happened in the Imperial Academy of Medicine
You... care about my work?
Yes, it'll enhance future communication
Well, last time you said you'd take me to the hills to look at the medicinal herbs
I can also take the chance to draw pictures
What if you escort me to the hills and show me the herbs?
Sure. I'm delighted to go with you if you're not afraid the trip is too tiring
Let's go tomorrow morning Sure
But what should I bring?
Don't worry. I'll bring the stand and the other heavy stuff
I feel apologetic about it
Come on, we're friends
Thank you very much
Sure. My treat. I'd like to return the favor for the trip tomorrow
That's a good idea
This one is new. Let's go in
Let's go somewhere else
You don't like medicinal food and dishes? It's ordinary meals with soups and dishes
I'm afraid I'm not used to eating it
Try it. It may be delicious
Let's go somewhere else
She's Madam Li?
Yeah, how come she dresses up as an unmarried girl?
She's going out with a man who looks like a wealthy guy
My goodness! It's daylight adultery!
Dad, you saw it too?
I didn't see anything
You saw it. Why did you lie?
It's none of our business Don't get yourself involved. Let's go
Hello
What's up? You're so absent-minded
Hi
Why did you throw away the good vegetable leaves?
I just made a mistake. Hey I didn't ask you to compile the book today
Why are you here?
I can come here for other purposes
I just went by and dropped in to see if there's anything I can help
Your work in the Imperial Academy of Medicine is busy
If you've time you should spend it with Mo Yung
Mo Yung has been busy recently It seems she doesn't need me at all
Really? Is there any problem?
What's up?
Nothing
You wouldn't ask if there's nothing
It means you agree with me if you refuse to say anything
Talk to Mo Yung. It's not my problem
What?
I saw her dressing up as a young girl today
She was going out with a man too
How did you know about it?
I'll go and wash the vegetable first
Miss
Master Shi Chun has come home
What? He said he'd be in Chun Sin Mei
Hurry up!
Master Shi Chun Shi Chun
I'll go out first
What were you doing here?
We were just chatting
Are you bored?
No, actually you can come home later I've ways to kill my time
Grab a seat
I feel you've changed a lot You always stuck to me in the past
It seems you don't need me at all recently?
I must learn to be independent I don't want to be so reliant on you
Are you on morning shift tomorrow?
Yes, what's up?
You should go to bed earlier I've to go up the hills tomorrow anyway
What for?
I won't tell you about it. I'll get a bowl of water for you to freshen up now
Mo Yung, Mo Yung
Good morning, mom
Good morning. You're going out? Yes
You go out a lot recently?
Sorry but I've told Kin-hei to help in Chun Sin Mei already
You're going out alone? I thought you'd go with Kin Hei?
No, I've a date
You've a date? I see Look, you seldom say you're bored recently
It seems you've ways to kill your time?
You may say that
What's it?
I'll tell you after the whole thing is over I must rush. Bye now
After the whole thing is over? It'll be too late by then
Shi Chun, Mo Yung has gone out again
I know
What? Follow her and find out who she's dating
No, if I do it, it means I don't trust her
Do something before it's too late
Don't be so cross. OK, OK. I'll check it
Do you need me to go with you?
No, I'm fine
It's hard work to carry all these drawing tools up the hill
Don't worry. I don't mind even if it's a hill with knives or a wok with hot oil
Don't be so exaggerated? We're just drawing pictures in the hill
I just try to make you smile
Actually you should ask Siu Tung to carry some of the tools for you
His presence is an obstruction
What?
He's not interested in painting He'll fall asleep and snore heavily
He'll disturb our fun in drawing
The wild chrysanthemum are pretty
Actually, it can be used as medicine
If antelope horn, white peony and Gambir vine are added, it can cure muscle cramp
You're really a brilliant student of the Imperial Academy of Medicine
You know so much about medicinal herbs I've found the right person to help me
I don't deserve such a compliment
Let's go up the hill I'll tell you more when we see other herbs
Sure
Take it easy. Be careful
It's a big hill. How can I find her?
Take it easy. Be careful
Those are Myrobalan They nourish the lungs and stop coughing
It's very good for soothing a sore throat
Are you OK? Have you talked too much? You've got a sore throat?
Yeah, I've got some discomfort in my throat
I've got some mandarin orange juice drink Would you care to drink some? OK
How's it? Better now?
Yeah, it's very soothing It's as good as the tea you brewed
OK, let's go
Thank you My pleasure
Will you see better if I do this?
Help! The bees!
Don't be scared. I'll drive them away
Don't be scared. I'm here. Don't be scared
Ouch! Ouch!
Are you all right?
How're you now?
I'm fine
Your face is swollen and the bites are red
You're lucky I've got some mint balm here Let me put some on your face
Don't try to be a hero next time It's not worth getting these bites
You're off duty now. Why are you here?
There're so many bites on your face How come you can smile so happily?
They're only minor bites. Without these I wouldn't know she cares about me so much
This painting...
Is it good? It was drawn by the girl I'm fond of
You told me you'd a date with a girl It's her?
You still remember that? We've known each other for a long time
But I've just met her again recently
How long have you known each other?
The first time I met her was in Qizhou, your hometown
She was trying to get the "Scholar Brush" in the Confucius Temple
I don't know but I was impressed by her deeply the first time I met her
It was sometime before I married?
Then she went to Wuchang to find someone She met the hill bandits on her way
I saved her life
Then I came across her again in the Capital She's still unmarried
We're learning drawing together now Destiny has really put us together
Why do you like her so much?
She's talented. She draws well She knows the art of tea-making
She's gentle in appearance but her character is strong
I'm lucky I've met such a girl
She's really perfect in your mind?
How can I win her heart? How did you get your wife? Teach me
It's OK if you don't want to say it I'm going to work now
You seldom drink wine alone here
How come you know I'm here?
I just went by. Are you upset by anything?
What's happened?
I saw Mo Yung going out with a man
He's Pong Hin
You might have mistaken about it?
I saw them myself
Even Pong Hin told me they'd known each other in Qizhou
He's been fond of her since then
How come he got the guts to tell you about it?
Actually he doesn't know Mo Yung is my wife
I'm really a jerk. My wife has been going out with her old boyfriend for a long time
I've been totally in the dark
Don't drink anymore
Maybe Pong Hin is fond of Mo Yung but Mo Yung isn't fond of him
Why does she dress up as an unmarried girl?
I can't blame anybody actually I must take all the blame
I never care about Mo Yung
I don't even have the right to blame Pong Hin
Why did you say that?
Actually know Pong Hin cares about and understands Mo Yung
I can't match up with him. I'm such a jerk
Don't pick it. It's broken You can do nothing about it
You're right. It's broken. It's useless
Don't get it wrong You'd better ask Mo Yung to clarify it
What can I ask her? She's gone out with her old boyfriend
Hey, give me another pot of wine Sure He's had enough already
I know you're upset but you've to face it anyway
Don't drink anymore. Go and talk to her
Right, I must talk to her tonight
Whatever happens, I'll be on your side
Do you need to calm down first
I'm fine. Thank you
Shi Chun, Shi Chun Shi Chun Could you find Mo Yung? Who was with her?
There's something fishy about her
She wore this when I saw her in the street There's something fishy about her
Your mom has told us about it already What's happened between you and her?
I don't know
Dad, mom, bro Kwo, Shi Chun
Miss, your dress!
How come my dress is here?
There's a witness everywhere
Why are you lying to us? Why are you messing around outside?
Mo Yung, you owe me an explanation
Sorry, I've been learning fine brush drawing secretly
I want to share your workload
What?
I want to draw the illustrations in the Compendium you're revising
She wants to give you a surprise so she's learning drawing secretly
When you're not here at night
she'll stay in her room practicing drawing secretly
She's made very good progress
These are medicinal herbs. Good work!
But why did you dress up as an unmarried girl?
Master Lau Suet Wu doesn't teach any married woman
How about that guy...
Thanks to him Master Lau agreed to teach me
Mr. Pong introduced you to learn fine brush drawing?
Yes, actually I'd met him in Qizhou
I went to look for you in Wuchang while you were taking the Civil Service Exam
He'd saved the lives of me and Kin-hei
I didn't expect to come across him again here
To my surprise, he's your colleague too
Does he know you're my wife?
No, I lied to Master Lau that I was single I'm embarrassed to clarify it with Mr. Pong
Lady Yung has another reason not to disclose her identity
She wants to know from Mr. Pong about your work in the Imperial Hospital
She wants to share your burden
I see. Mo Yung is so thoughtful She did everything just for you
I've suspected you wrongly You must be tired. Let's return to our room
Mo Yung has been so nice to Shi Chun We've almost mistaken about her
Don't put the blame on us You're the only one who suspects her
You've made a big mistake
How could I know if she didn't say it?
If I hadn't spoken up you wouldn't have known the truth
It's good the clouds have rolled by finally
You've made big progress in a short time You must be working very hard
It's worth the effort if I can help you compile the book
You've done so many things for me but it seems I've done nothing for you
I'm happy having you as my husband
What's up? Are you very tired?
Maybe I've spent a whole day drawing pictures in the hill. I feel a bit tired
Let me give you a massage
Do you feel better now?
You're very nice
I'm your husband. I should be nice to you
Actually you've to support the whole family You must be very tired too
I should be the one who serves you
Actually I'm very tired today but I feel relaxed when we're together
Look, you've flooded the cup It's no use worrying about Shi Chun here
It's good he seeks clarification instead of avoiding the problem
If his wife is really unfaithful I worry he'll collapse after talking to her
But I think differently It's to your advantage if they break up
If they've to break up Shi Chun will be very upset
I just want to be the one who stands by him I won't think about other possibilities now
Are you all right?
I'm fine
Don't pick them up. You'll hurt your hands You look tired
I bet you didn't sleep last night Are you troubled by Shi Chun's case?
I'm wondering what's happened to them
You don't need to guess. Go and ask him
It's something between them It isn't proper for me to ask about it
Good morning, everybody Good morning
I went by the market
The fish and vegetable there are very fresh so I've bought some of them
Why are you dressing up like this? You're not afraid Shi Chun will see it?
There's no more secret I've got nothing to hide now
I can do anything I'd like to do in future I don't need to do it secretly
It's time you went to the gallery
Right, you stay here to help them
Sure. Hurry up Otherwise, Mr. Pong has to wait for you
I'll be off now
I'll take the vegetable into the kitchen
My goodness! It's daylight adultery!
What's happened to your face? It's been swollen for a long time already
It isn't a big deal I'm delighted she cares about me so much
The scars can be sort of memorabilia
You should clarify it first
It seems you're still not sure whether she's really fond of you or not
I'm very sure you're not sharing my joy
It isn't easy for me to find someone I like I won't give her up
Don't get it wrong
I'm just afraid the more hopeful you're the more disappointed you'll be
Why should I be disappointed?
Dr. Cheung, are you going to work in the Pharmacy later today?
Yes, Dr. Shum is ill and I'm replacing him
Mr. Shiu and the Director's Assistants have instructions for the doctors
They should prepare some blood tonifying decoction for His Majesty
I want to make sure it's done promptly
Don't worry. It's the same prescription We know how to do it
I'll go back now
Look, I'll go to the Pharmacy Somebody will take my shift later OK
That mysterious Pharmacy is operating again
We must grab this chance to get evidence
Excuse me
Dr. Li
You've got some dirt on your clothes Really?
Look, it's here. It's stained my fingers
Bird's feces? Damn! I must deliver this bowl of sacred decoction for His Majesty
It's disastrous if His Majesty sees that It'll be regarded as contempt
Let me help you clean it. Well, the bowl...
Let me hold it for you
Yeah, hurry up. Don't waste any time
Let me take it for you Thanks
Let me help you clean it
It's OK now
Take it back Thanks. I must hurry now Sure
What's inside the bowl?
Fresh human blood
It's so scary! It's the palace maid's blood
Those Taoist priests are getting blood from the palace maids for His Majesty to drink
That's why those maids must eat mulberry and drink dew so as to keep the blood pure
It's really too cruel
Do you remember the palace maid in the morgue?
Her blood had been drained before she died
Even the palace maids are human beings They shouldn't be treated like that
Hey, I must go and have a look
The Pharmacy is heavily guarded You can't go in
Even you can get in you'll be executed if you're caught