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Prosperity to our Kingdom, long live the King

Let there be revels and feasts by day and night

Abundance of blessings, everlasting happiness

Your Majesty

You entice me totally

I'm forever fortunate to be in your favour

Here's a toast to you

Good...

Take a seat up front

I dare not sit in front of your Majesty

There is no place for me

No excuses

Your standing makes me uncomfortable. Please sit

In that case...

Come on, don't stand on ceremony

Come, sit down

Thank you, your Majesty

Lord Wang

Lord Tau has a matter to report to Your Majesty,

No, I have decreed

Those who disturb me will be punished

Yes

Punish whom?

Lord Wan

Yes, your Majesty, awaiting your instructions

Your Majesty is fond of many pleasures

Senator, come drink with us

Thank you, your Majesty

May it please Your Majesty to hear my report

A delegate from the country Cai

Seeks to discuss your marriage with Princess Kue Gi

Regarding the marriage

Have I not already consented?

What else is there to discuss?

Your Majesty, the delegate seeks your audience

And also wishes to obtain a wedding gift

What nuisance ! Just say I'm unwell

And will not see anyone today

Take this as a gift

Your marriage with the Princess of Cai

Concerns both countries' relations

Then there's the pompous wedding ceremony

I suggest you grant an audience

It does not warrant my presence

You attend to it

Yes, your Majesty

Gi Chin

Who are you angry at this time?

Gi Chin

I have killed Lee Leung

What else are you displeased with?

Who else are you angry with?

Is there anyone else bothering you

So? Tell me

and I will avenge you

Its...you

Me?

You bully me

You gave the Jade ornament away as marriage gift

This belittles my importance

Oh, is that all

As our countries are planning an ally

That is why they have requested

My marriage with the Princess

In fact I haven't seen her

And don't even know what the Princess looks like

So why be jealous

Such sweet words !

I've long heard the Princess is a great beauty

You will surely drop me for her

This... will never happen

You are my favourite

Lord Wan, you are here, come...

Gi Chin is displeased about the marriage,

and is angry with me. What should be done?

Your Majesty, it's easy

I know Gi Chin long since has the intention

To build a resort palace...

for the King's pleasure

Your Majesty, why don't you grant her wish?

Anything to make her happy

Even 10 palaces would not matter

Your Majesty

I want a plush palace

To be completed in 6 months

Yes, your Majesty

Quickly...

Brother, you have killed two birds with one arrow

Your skills are improving by the day

This is attributed to your effective teaching

You're too kind

I'd say it's your talent and conscientiousness

Halt...

Take them back

Release her

Who are you, busy body

Never mind who I am

I am telling you to release her

No way, if you get in my way

I'll arrest you too, hear that?

I dare you

Come. Arrest them

Yes

Who are you to meddle in my affairs

You don't know whom you're dealing with

Grabbling women in broad daylight

What a nerve ! You want to rebel?

Arrest them all

Yes

Have mercy, I wouldn't dare next time

An-erh, what's the matter?

Father, this fellow is outrageous

So I taught him a lesson

It's you again

Wan Jaw

You've been looting and pillaging

Such an outrage at your young age

It's the King's decree, dare you interfere?

Your father is a principle official

Yet abuses his power and oppresses the people

This country is destined to doom at his hands

Old man, what nerve

To scandalize my father

I have long retired from politics

But I can't bear to have you oppress the people

I'll spare you for now

Go and tell Wan to serve the people well

Or risk facing retribution

An Er, let him go

Damn it

Does old Shing want a rebellion?

Father, there is one other very strange thing

What is it?

Shing's son Shing An

... is a dead ringer for the King

Really?

Father, didn't you say...

the King has a twin brother

Lost amidst the war

There is such a fact

Do you think Shing An could be...

It has occurred to me

The late King named him prince

That makes him eligible to the throne

This matter cannot leak out

If it does...

The people will support Shing An as King

And we'll be finished

Looks like Shing doesn't know of this yet

Father, what's to be done?

I have it. Go invite General Chuen...

to come for a discussion

Yes

Greetings, General

What can I do for you?

You're too kind

The building of the palace is expensive

And requires resources to complete on time

While General is retired

You are no exception, so I have come to...

There's one thing that you can enlighten me on

What is the purpose of building the palace?

To satisfy the whim & fancy of the concubine

I can't obey if it's not for the country and people

Then don't mind if I have to take stronger measures

An Er, please see our guest out

Yes

General, please

Over there

Beat him

Come men, kill them

Hold it

Lord Wan

What is his crime?

Shing Tien has enjoyed the King's favours

Yet incites people to rebel

Shing has served the previous dynasty

And has a track record to show for it

If Lord Wan wishes to execute them

The King's endorsement must be sought

The King has delegated this matter to me

So why poke your nose in others' affairs

This is a matter of great importance

I must personally inform the King

General Chuen

Here, my Lord

Note you all

They are in your custody

Don't do anything without the King's decree

He who disobeys will not be spared

Yes

The guards will await my instructions

Understood?

Yes

Lord Tau, Lord Tau

I seek Your Majesty's audience

What are you doing here?

I seek your permission to report an urgent matter

What urgent matter?

Lord Wan has personally ordered General Chun

... to arrest Shing and his son

They are being tortured in the dungeon...

and will be executed

I seek your Majesty's pardon for them

I have commanded such an action be taken

Your Majesty, Old General Shing has been loyal

What crimes have they committed?

He has refused his share of contribution

Sire, General Shing must have his reasons

I beg you to personally review this matter

There's no such need, please leave!

Allow me to say one more word

Proceed

General Shing has a son named Shing An

He happens to be a dead ringer for your Majesty

What nonsense !

Your Majesty, I vouch with all my life

If Shing An does not resemble your Majesty

I'll be condemned with treachery

May your Highness look into this

I will not bother with this

I don't think he'd lie to you

If there is such a thing you should look into it

Alright then

Shing An be brought to the Palace tomorrow

Let me look at him

Yes, your Majesty

Go

Can there be such likeness?

What is your original name?

When were you adopted by Shing Tien?

Twenty years ago

I was lost amidst upheaval

And was brought up by the General

You don't know your real name?

Your Majesty, Shing served your father

They both were rather close friends

If Shing were executed

Who would be loyal? May your Highness re-consider

Your Majesty, while Shing has much to his credit

He has been duly rewarded by your father

You have decreed the building of the palace

Yet he refuses to contribute

And moreover publicly defames the project

This tentamounts to rebellious contempt

If the Shings are spared...

the palace not be completed !

Besides, there will be other problems

You have a point. Guards ?

Your Highness

At 3 o'clock tomorrow

Execute the Shings in public

Your Majesty

That's enough

Your Majesty, Lord Cai and the Princess are arriving

And are near the city's gate

I will personally welcome them

Lord Wan and Tau

Welcome them on my behalf!

I will receive them after I've changed

Yes

The lords and officials await Your Majesty

Your Highness and Princess have come to our country

Between 2 counties the marriage will be a strong bond

Please rest in the palace after your long journey

You are too kind

Lord Wan

I have something to report to your Majesty

The rebellious gangs have infiltrated the people

and plans an uprising. Your Majesty shouldn't go

Send soldiers to suppress them

That can't be done in time

It is not advisable for your Highness to go

Not go?

Wouldn't that be somewhat impolite?

We cannot risk your personal safety

So what's to be done?

Not going could be embarrassing

Yes, yes, I've got an excellent idea

What time is it now?

Your Majesty, it's noon

Call Shing An

Shing An, you represent me

But be very careful

Not to give away your true identity

I'll pardon you and your father

And reward you for it!

If your majesty can spare my father...

I'll be willing to run the meanest errands

I dare not seek reward...

I have thought this through

Your efforts won't go unrewarded. Arise!

Men ?

Your Majesty

Send for Lord Tau

Yes, your Majesty

Have a seat

Yes, your Majesty

Please sit

Greetings, your Majesty

Shing An is dressed like your Highness

I really cannot tell the difference

Say, if even you can't tell the difference

Lord Cai and the Princess certainly cannot

Lord Tau

Let Shing An welcome the Princess!

Yes, your Majesty

Kill!...

Kill!...

Don't move

Your Highness, they are rebels

Let's execute them here and now

Yes

You imbecile, to ingratiate your concubines

You build palaces, straining resources

and oppressing the people

Our good country

... will soon topple at your hands

Also your principle official Wan

Oppresses us, do you know that?

Wait, don't kill them

Yes

Release them

Yes

Let them go

It is because your King is at fault

That you voice discontentment

When I return to the palace

I'll adjust my agenda according to people's will

I'll not punish you for this rebellion

But rebel no more, go!

Thank you, your Highness

Long live the King

Long live the King

His Majesty the King

You've had a tiring journey

Your Majesty

-Please -Please

Please take a seat

You are too kind

It is my pleasure

Please

This rebellion... did it affect your Highness?

A mere misunderstanding, I'd say

Some people caused an upheaval in the streets

I personally suppressed it

And have released the people involved

That's why we have been delayed

Your Majesty is both brave and righteous

Indeed invaluable qualities

I'm flattered. You have escorted the Princess

Please forgive me for not greeting you sooner

You're too kind. My daughter's marriage to you

... is an honour for my country

Lord Yuan

At your service

Send for the Princess

Yes

The Princess

Your Majesty

Please rise, Princess!

Thank you, your Majesty

Princess, in making this trip to our country

Please pardon any discourtesy

Not at all. The Princess is only too accommodating

I wonder how long will the Princess stay

I think...

It would be determined by the auspicious date

... on which the marriage will take place

I hope this would be completed soon

So my mind could be laid to rest

Your Majesty

Your Majesty

My aged bones seek repose

I'll leave the Princess to chat with your Majesty

Good

You must be tired, please suit yourself

Please have a seat, Princess

Princess, the King is handsome and righteous

Even I am happy for you

You seem to be smiling from your heart

I am merely marveling at the serene scenery

Hey, you were so insistent yourself

I have served you since I was young

Can't I read your mind?

Sin Er, You...

If I have offended you, please pardon me

Princess, what nice weather it is

Let us put on our civilian clothes

And visit the country

Good idea! I do want to stretch my legs

Great. Princess please change your clothes

Hurry, get on with it...

Kind madam

Where are they going with the heavy wood?

It's all because of the king

He wants to build palaces to please his concubine

The palace must be finished in 6 months

And the burden is put on the people

Please don't

Go, go...

Drink up, your Majesty

Shing An, have you seen the Princess?

Yes, Shing An reports

The Princess is truly beautiful

And is also well-mannered

Unlike other mundane ladies

Your Majesty is fortunate to have her for a wife

Gi Chin, what's bothering you?

Don't mind me, I'm just a mundane lady

Not worthy of your Majesty

Who dares to regard you like that?

You'll pay for your nonsense

Shing An, I might have underestimated you

You do have some guts

You aren't afraid I will slay you?

If I were frightened I would not have come

I have never seen a brave man like you

I will reward you with an official post

To serve me well

Thank you, your majesty. However, I don't...

seek such reward while my father is imprisoned

I'd rather petition his release. I'll be grateful

Well, I grant it

Release Shing Tien

Yes, your Majesty

You can go now

Thank you, your Majesty

With Sing An around me

What have we to fear?

Come, drink with me

I am so fortunate to be favoured by your Majesty

But can you grant me a request?

Certainly, what is it?

You must be my companion daily in the palace

And ignore the Princess

I...

If you are unwilling, forget it

I am not unwilling

I promise you, then

Wouldn't you feel hurt for the Princess?

I wouldn't feel hurt except for you

Really?

Come, men!

At your service

The King has decreed

For supplies to the Princess' palace

will be cut,

and whoever disobeys will be punished

Yes

Here's to your Majesty

Good

Lord Yuen

Princess

I hear that after father's departure

You have been arranging catering supplies

I...

Is this true?

Maybe it's an oversight

It's not an oversight

They just don't respect us

Lord Yuen, please inform my father at once...

To meet me at the frontier

But Princess...

This is no place for us

Let's return to your country speedily

Let's go!

You fools

How could you have let the Princess leave?

Send someone to bring her back

Princess is determined to leave and may not return

She must be brought back at all cost

Your Majesty

She is a Princess and can't be forced

So what's your suggestion?

In my humble opinion

You should chase her yourself

And win her back with sincerity

Go myself?

Yes

If I run into any danger on the way

What then?

Your Majesty is right. It'd be wise not to go

You old fool

I have an idea

Shing An

Your Majesty

Please go and represent me

Yes, your Majesty

Your Highness

Princess

Why did you leave without bidding farewell

Are you dissatisfied with our hospitality?

Please consider the relation of both countries

And return with me!

You disrespect me and curtail my supplies

It is obvious you are forcing me to leave

So why bother

Is that so? I am unaware of such happenings

It must be someone's treachery

I will return and investigate thoroughly

I acknowledge my fault

And have personally come to seek forgiveness

May it please the Princess to return with me

I will see that you're never again mistreated

The palace is cold and lonely

I'd rather be with my father

Princess, I have my problems

But I can't tell you

One day you will understand

Princess, let us return together!

Go and explain to Lord Cai

This was just a misunderstanding

The Princess is fine

Ask him not to worry

Yes, your Majesty

Princess, please get in the carriage!

May I ask why are we stopping?

We need to replenish the horses' food

And just as well we rest from the journey

Let us alight and take a stroll

What a scenic spot

Like a paradise

It seems there is only the two of us

I have been thinking

When can we be alone together

Now my wish has come true

Your harem is filled with beauties and you revel nightly

How will you value me?

Princess, I...

I am not as you imagine

I have something to ask you

Why does your attitude change between extremes

And all those rumours about you

Are they true?

Yes, they are...

No, they are not

You are the lord of all

Are you still displeased with something

Why are you always sighing?

Look

If we could be like them

Lead a simple life

Love each other without care

I have always thought so too

To be free from worldly strife

And treacherous men... how ideal that would be !

But you are a Princess, yet I am...

I'll not regard you as a king

And you'll not regard as a princess

We'll live together as a common, loving couple

Is that so impossible?

I wish for that too

Good, you've done well in this

Go get your reward!

Thank you, sir

My boy !

Father

Didn't you say Shing An is a big problem?

Now the time is ripe for killing him

Is this true?

She is so amorously involved

Shing An has surely taken undue advantage

What a nerve !

Yeah

Guards !

Your Majesty

Let Shing An be arrested

I must exterminate his whole family

Yes, your Highness

Make urgent escape

Run

Search

Search

After them

Shing Tien and his group have escaped by night

What?

Have Shing An executed

Yes

Your Majesty

Please hear me out

Shing An has repeatedly risked his life for you

Why execute him?

It's his own fault to flirt with the Princess

How can you easily fall for such a rumour

Never mind, I must kill him

Your Majesty...please wait

Your Majesty, Shing An is your own brother

It would be a great wrong to execute him

My own brother?

Lord Tau, no nonsense from you

Your Majesty, Shing An is your elder brother

The queen gave birth to twins

The elder was to be temporarily made the prince

In due course the younger would then succeed

At that time, the rebels stormed the city

To safeguard the young prince, your father bade me...

and Chi Cheung carry the young prince out of the city

Hoping he would revive the kingdom one day

He also placed on each of the young prince

part of a broken jade

Such that if separated, the broken jade

Might be evidence a proof when the princes reunited

Amidst the chaotic battle, Chi and I...

carried the princes out of the city

Unfortunately we got separated along the way

The rebels pillaged and raped everywhere

Chi was killed, leaving the orphan prince

But the heavens protected the young prince, who was

...discovered by General Shing Tin the next day

The general brought him home and raised him

The elder prince ever since lived among commoners

The rebels were subdued, but the old king died

As the young prince's whereabouts were unknown

Your Majesty was crowned King

Under General Shing's adoption

The prince was well-trained in martial arts

He is the Shing An you see today

It can't be, I don't believe it

Is there any proof?

There is

Let me see

Yes

General Chun

Yes

Bring me the broken jade on his chest

Yes

This means ... you are truly my brother

Yes, your Majesty

Your Majesty, allow me to speak

Even if Shing An is your brother, you can't spare him

Your father once decreed him as prince

He was raised lowly, whereas You ascended throne

This cannot be easily changed

Besides, letting him live, you...

Your Majesty, have mercy

Should you kill Shing An

You will commit the sin of killing your own brother

The late King would turn in his grave

And the people would not yield to such an act

Lord Tau

Don't fabricate this story to deceive me

Your Majesty, this is true

No, I never had a brother

Shing An

You dare to impersonate me and flirt with Princess

Even if I tore you into a million pieces

I cannot fully give vent to my anger

I must punish you well

And give you living hell

He is convicted of impersonating the King

And must be guarded closely

Yes

General Chun

Yes

The key to the iron head?

Your Majesty, here it is

Give it to me!

Yes, your Majesty

Send for the Princess tomorrow

Yes, Your Majesty

Let us go!

Greetings to Your Majesty

I never expected you to be so beautiful

I should have met you earlier

Please, arise!

Thank you, Your Majesty

I haven't appropriately shown you my hospitality

This is a grave offence

We were talking the other day

And I have been waiting for you

However you've been busy with affairs of the state

And have forgotten about it

I know I am at fault

Princess, I have arranged a performance

Please enjoy it with me

It would be my pleasure

Your Majesty, we can leave!

Good, let's go!

Your Majesty

To the State prison!

Yes

To the State prison...

Go...

You two are condemned prisoners

The King has granted you an opportunity to live

You will do battle to the death

He who survives will be pardoned

Let the battle begin

Kill him, kill him

Rise up, rise up

Kill him, kill him

If you don't, I will kill you.....

Kill him, kill him....

Your Majesty, a king must honour his words

You had said that the winner will not be executed

You cannot go back on your words

What, he deserves to die

Yet you plead for him

I was more concerned with your credibility

Alright then, I will submit to you!

Come, men!

Your Majesty

Escort the prisoner to the cell

And await my instructions

Yes, your Majesty

Princess, let us leave!

Princess, please have some jam

Sin Er, you also saw with your own eyes

How the King used the prisoners for amusement

He was unruly and unpredictable

How can I spend my whole life with him

I feel strange too

The King's attitude

Makes him a totally different person

Your Highness

The King has returned and sent for you

Please tell him I am unwell

And cannot see him

Yes

He ignored me days ago

And now sends for me twice a day

How surprising !

The iron head cages nobility which seek escape

Await at the gate at 2 a.m. and you'll be directed

Princess

Princess. Please follow me

Where to?

Lord Tau is awaiting at his place

And has an urgent matter to discuss

It concerns fate of the country

Princess, please come with us

Please

Is there really such a matter

Wasn't that the King I met?

No, it was Shing An

Shing An?

Where is he now?

Princess. He is in the dungeon

With his head caged in an iron mask

The man in the iron head is Shing An

Just think, though the King has pardoned him

Wan will not spare him

And will kill him sooner or later

Please devise a plan to save him

This will depend on the Princess

If it's within my power

I will do it, regardless of the suffering

Please accept my gratitude

You are too kind

It's my duty

As regards how to save him

You must tell me

Princess

The dungeon is heavily guarded

None can enter without the King's order

In that case

Is there no way then to save Shing An?

This is the blueprint of the palace

It was developed by the late King

A passage connects the garden to the outside

Another leads to the dungeon

Your Majesty, the Princess has come

She is waiting in the hall

Please send for her quickly

Yes, your Majesty

Your Majesty, you must abide by your words

You have forgotten what you promised me

What nuisance, so what?

Who dares interfere with my affairs

Your Majesty...

Get lost

If you pester me further I'll execute you

Get lost

The Princess

Princess, you are so beautiful

I send you my best regards

Arise, no need to be formal

I was just being bored

It's about time we both had a good chat

I'll offer you finest wines of this palace

Though I don't drink

I shall accompany you

Splendid

Come, men!

Yes, your Majesty

Send for the dancers

Yes, your Majesty

Send for the musicians

Yes, your Majesty

Prepare a feast

Yes, your Majesty

I've heard of the splendour of the palace garden

Blooming with flowers

Can you show me

The garden is filled with all kinds of flowers

It's my pleasure to take you for a tour

You will do honour to my garden

Thank you, your majesty

Let us go then

Princess, so what do you think of the garden?

Absolutely superb

Good!

I will present the whole garden to you

Really?

Of course

Thank you, your Majesty

Princess let's rest awhile in the pavilion

Guards !

Yes, your Majesty

Send for the royal doctor

Yes, your Majesty

Pick that bunch of flowers

Mellifluous music fills the air

Slender ladies dancing gracefully

Instruments playing harmoniously

They suit the dances perfectly

Castle for the country, harem for the loved one

The King will enjoy endless pleasures

Let the best wine freely flow

May the King enjoy blessings and prosperity

Splendid

Princess

You are so talented and gentle

I have never been so happy

Come, Princess, and drink with me

I never drink

Please pardon me

Come, you haven't even had a little

Come, drink... a bit

Splendid

You cannot be a wet blanket

Fill it up again

I am fortunate to be enjoying your hospitality

It's late and I must go

Go? You should stay here

It's inconvenient as we're not yet married

Let's consummate our passion tonight

Your Majesty

What?

People will talk

Who dares laugh at me

Who'd wish to be beheaded ?

Come!

Stop, no more, be gone

Who dares enter against my orders

I will have his head

Come, quickly...

Princess, see, they have all gone

Now it's just you and me

We can do as we please

Princess

Princess

Don't run away, what do you desire?

I'll give you my whole country if you want

Gi Chin has fallen out of my favour

After the special palace is built

It will be for your pleasure only

Princess

Gi Chin is a bore

I swear I only have eyes for you

Caught you red-handed

I knew you were up to no good

I can't imagine a well-bred lady like you

... committing a theft

I saw the King's order

I was merely curious and took a look

Why exaggerate the matter

I have long heard of you and Shing An

So you've come to steal the key to release Shing An

And let him usurp the throne, haven't you?

You and I have no quarrel

Why do you want to dishonour my name

I want revenge because you stole the King's favour

All right, please bear with me

After I save Shing An, I will return home immediately

And never see the King again

No way. I'm out of King's favour

All this THANKS to you

As long as you live I'll have no peace

After the King becomes sober

I'll tell him your secret

The key will prove you are guilty

Come, men

Guards !

Guard her closely

To await the King's decision tomorrow

Yes

Princess

You've come in good time to save the day

The Princess has been startled

Halt

Father

Let me kill this King and rid the people of a devil

Killing would not only jeopardize our plan

Besides it wouldn't be righteous on An Er's part

Quickly, hide the body

It is important we release An Er from the dungeon

Yes

Princess

Who is it?

Lord Tau

I have been commanded to draw my sword

There is someone over there. Take a look

Yes

Hurry

Let's go

Go down

Dear friends

It's my birthday today

Prepare food and wine

Shall we drink to that?

Good, that is splendid

Listen...

Let's be clear on this

Don't just drink

And forget about the prisoner in the dungeon

Relax, chief

The dungeon is very secure

He can't escape even if he had wings

That's right!

Good, let's be merry then

Okay...come...

Brother

Father

Be quiet

Open it quickly

Where is the Princess?

Princess, where are you going?

I'm here

I thought you had gone

And I was surprised

I dared not disturb your Majesty while you slept

So I waited outside

Oh, I've been awake quite a while

I can't leave my beautiful Princess

Father

Brother

Let's go quickly

Who took the key?

Who killed Gi Chin?

I don't know

How dare you?

Come men! Where has everybody gone

Are they all dead?

You imbecile, you're licentious and oppressive

The people want you dead

You dare insult me, I'll kill you

If you killed me today

My father will invade your country

And avenge me

I am afraid of nothing

Would I be afraid of your petty country?

It were best you tell the truth

Who is the murderer? Or else you're dead !

I don't know

I'll kill if you wouldn't tell

You want to rebel

Come!

Brother, a word of advice

As the King

You should rule with righteousness and magnanimity

You dare to lecture me

I will kill whoever disobeys

You are hardened in your oppressive ways

The country is doomed

The late King will not rest in peace

You rebels

He who defies me will die

I'll have your lives

Lord Wan, Lord Tau

Guards, come and arrest him

Nobody will hear you

If you shout again, I will deal harshly with you

Rebel

Brother Wei,

since you'll not listen to reason

I'll have to lock you in the dungeon

I'll rewrite your agenda and eliminate treacherous men

After which I will return the kingdom to you

And I'll return to the country and attend to my father

You rebel, you want to usurp the throne

Brother Wei

Only the heavens will attest to my good intentions

Princess, for your kind assistance

I am forever grateful

Don't mention it

I only wish to return to a simple, rustic life

And retire with you...

Princess

An Er, let's hurry

Quickly change clothes and proceed as planned

Yes

Let me go

Come, men, where have all of you gone?

Must be that fellow howling again

Let's fix him

Release me at once

Why do you shout in the middle of the night?

Someone has abducted me here

Go send for Lord Wan at once

And have General arrest the rebels, do you hear?

But of course, you're the king

How dare we disobey

Let's go

We must serve you well

Open the gates and let me out

You must be thirsty from yelling the whole day

Have a toast from me

You dare behave rudely to your King

You rascal, I am your King

Go send for Lord Wan

And Ask General Chun to save me

King, there is no Lord Wan

But there are many of Lord Wu

Go in

Beat him up

The King

Arise

Arise

Thank you, your Majesty

Minister of Public Works

Your Majesty

What's on the country's agenda

Report truthfully to me

Yes, your Majesty

I will listen to the people and act accordingly

Your Majesty, the most pressing matter...

is to be magnanimous and relieve the people

Building the special palace...

strains resources and oppresses the people

May it please your Majesty to stop the project

And allow the people to return to farming

To consolidate our country's strengths

Stopping the project is precisely what I have in mind

Stop it at once

Suen and Wai should be brought to see me at once

The two are Shing's gang and constant trouble

They are not fit for office

Besides, Shing An looks identical to your Majesty

It would be trouble to let him live

Please make the right decision, your Majesty

And deal with the three accordingly...

to prevent future trouble

What? They are righteous men

To continue to confuse right and wrong

Will jeopardize my affairs

Watch your step in future

Your Majesty has hitherto listened to my advice

Now there is a marked difference of opinion

It might be that I am getting old and useless

I might as well retire from the palace

I consent to your request to retire

Thank you, your Majesty

Your Majesty, Lord Cai has arrived

Please send him in quickly

Yes, your Majesty

Sorry I couldn't be there to welcome you

Please sit

No need, the purpose of my trip...

Is to clarify some issues with your Majesty

Please feel free to speak

May I ask why my daughter...

has been in your kingdom for 2 months

Yet the wedding has not been arranged?

The Princess

Your Majesty

Arise, Princess

Father

Rise, my child

Child, you've suffered unkind treatment

I am fully aware of it

I will fend for you

Father, I have not suffered any wrong

I have long known that you are obsessed with...

your concubine, and disregard the country's affairs

You even built her a special palace

And disregard my daughter

What does this all indicate?

How... should I begin to explain

Father, it's not him

Not him?

Can there be another King?

I have arrived at your gates with my troops

Failing the marriage, we'll go to war

Father...

Is my daughter not good enough for you?

The Princess is beautiful and good-natured

It's a blessing indeed to take her as my queen

And you?

I'll never change my mind

So why the procrastination with the wedding?

We... must select an auspicious day

I have checked, tomorrow is such a day

Please let the wedding be tomorrow

Tomorrow?

Are you all blind?

When I get out

You'll die for it

Be quiet, will you

If the Chief knows he'll beat you up again

Why inflict suffering on yourself?

What is it?

Really?

I bid my leave

You're not allowed to go

Come, men

Yes, Lord

Lock him up

I'm innocent

This will stop you leaking out this matter

Go

Mercy...

Come, men

Yes, Lord

Ask General to bring his troops

And wait for me outside the dungeon

Yes

Son, gather a few servants...

And follow me to the dungeon to the save the King

Yes

Change the clothes

Pardon me, I've come late

Come, men!

Yes

Get the axe

Yes

Listen to me, you officials!

He is not the real King but a rebel

His face closely resembles the King

That is how he has planned to usurp the throne

Don't be fooled by him

Wait, you officials

Allow me to clarify this matter

Although this is not the real King

He is the King's elder brother

The late King has decreed

When naming the Prince to the throne

That he should be King instead

Your present King exploited the war to be crowned

Lord Tau, you conspire with Shing An

And want to fool the people. Such a hideous crime !

No, I have clarified the whole matter

It is true Shing An is the King's elder brother

He could not bear to see the people oppressed

So has come forward

To act in the King's place

He wants to revive the country

And bring stability to the people

So you have joined the rebels

You've oppressed the people and ill-advised the King

As long as you're in office

The country will perish

The Princess is right

Treacherous officials are in power

And have brought degeneration to the Kingdom

Homes have been broken

We must rid our country of them

Get rid of them...!

Wan and his son are the traitors

We must eliminate them for the people

Down with evildoers

Down with evildoers

I tell you

The King has been sent to Cheung Yi

There are going to be fresh troops

Those who support the rebels

Will be punished by the King

Wan, you're about to die...

yet have no regrets ! Let's exterminate him

Kill...kill...

Princess, hide yourself

I'll go and get my younger brother

And give up the throne to prevent damage to Kingdom

There shouldn't be anymore disruption and damage

Lord Tau, look after the Princess

Yes

Let's go

Brother Wei

Brother Wei

Brother Wei

Brother Wei, don't run. Return with me

Brother Wei, listen

You want to usurp the throne, I'll kill you

Brother Wei

If you promise to amend your ways...

The throne is still yours

It has always been mine

I swear I'll not spare you this time

We are brothers

I'll return the throne to you

Return it to me... you shameless rascal?

I'll kill you with my own hands

And seize back my throne

Brother Wei, stop

Brother Wei

Brother Wei

Who dares come forward

I will have him die with you

Your brother has pursued you

With good intention

You can't repay that with ingratitude

You can't prove his intention

Return with us

Your elder brother will give up the throne

I don't need your pity

You insult me

I am a person of self-respect

And have no need for pity

I will need my army...

and come to fight against with you

The country's resources have been exhausted

And neighbouring countries prey on us

There should not be killing among brothers

Please return to the throne

I will retire to Cai with Shing An

If this impotent King resumes the throne

The country will surely perish

I'll leave this country and follow the Princess to Cai

... and become its citizen

Good. Go, all of you. I don't care

I can and will survive without you

Get lost, all of you

Shung Wei, haven't you heard

Remember, the way to be a King

If you lose the people, you've lost your kingdom

I hope you'll recant your ways

Out of my sight!

Princess