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BE A WORTHY SUCCESSOR TO YOUR GREAT ANCESTORS

THE FIRST EPISODE

- Madam! Madam! - What is it?

They're here.

Get out!

Hurry! Hurry!

Pour some tea! Hurry!

Humor them, I'll be right there.

Coming!

- Ying-ying. - Mother.

- They're here. - Bastards!

Don't lose your temper.

Come.

I'll teach them a lesson.

They will see that we are not to be trifled with.

Come out when the tea is ready.

Where is she?

Go away!

Move aside!

Yes.

She's preparing your tea.

See? There she is.

Thank you for your trouble.

Why such a large pot?

Out of respect for you.

Have you decided?

I can't wait any longer.

Ask my mother.

Madam! Come quick.

What is it, Master Shi?

Need you ask?

I have returned here many times to discuss my marriage proposal.

Miss Ying-ying has finally agreed to it.

Tell me what you want!

Gold, silver, anything.

Just name it.

But the sooner the better.

Ying-ying said yes?

Of course! She told me to talk to you.

No, she's mistaken I'm afraid.

You must ask my husband.

What?

Your husband is dead!

How can I ask him?

Are you cursing me?

Don't get mad.

He made his wishes clear before he died.

Look over there.

That's just an old bow.

It's more than that.

That is my husband's last word.

He said that whoever can draw his bow can marry Ying-ying.

And keep his bow.

What if I can't?

Then you can forget about Ying-ying.

This is too easy!

Hey!

Yes!

Draw the bow!

Yes!

Please.

Be careful, don't hurt yourself.

Move aside!

- Bravo! - Wonderful!

- Bravo! - Wonderful!

You have to draw the bow.

And shoot with it.

There's more space outside. I'll lead the way.

Come!

Yes!

Let's go outside.

Yes!

- Stand back! Master Shi is drawing the bow! - Quiet! Move aside!

Move aside!

Look, Master Shi!

There's a crow.

Shoot it down! Come on!

Are you blind? It's a crow.

Crows are unlucky, you can't shoot one.

That's a magpie, not a crow. Shoot it!

Don't let it get away.

Bring the bow!

Yes!

Move back!

- Great! - Wonderful!

Master?

Are you hurt?

I shot it!

It's mine, friend.

Sorry, but that's my arrow.

I shot the bird.

How can you claim that this arrow is yours?

Your arrow is over here, Master Shi.

Damn it!

Is this yours?

Who are you? You have a lot of nerve!

You're ruining my chances of marrying this woman.

Are you looking for trouble?

Who are you? You're very rude.

Who am I?

You should know who I am. I am the magistrate's son.

Men!

Yes!

Show him who's in charge!

Yes!

Get back!

Stop! Stop it!

Stop it!

- Mother, he shot it. - I know. Take the bow inside.

Hurry.

Charge!

Move aside!

Master!

Forget it, Master Shi.

And you should stop, too.

I dare you to stay here. Let's go!

Move it!

I can wait - but I have business in the capital, I can't stay long.

I'll wait for one night.

That's more than enough! Let's go.

- Go! - Step aside!

Go!

Watch out, Master!

- May I know your name? - Kuang.

Please come inside, Master Kuang.

Thank you.

Doggie.

Take Master Kuang's horse to the stable.

Come in for some tea.

It's my treat.

Sit down.

Please.

I'll make some tea.

Thank you.

Ying-ying.

Come out and wait on our customers.

Ying-ying, wait on Master Kuang.

Thank you.

Have some tea.

Thank you.

Mother.

What is it?

You...

Let him try shooting the bow and arrow!

Master Kuang.

Will you be here for long or are you just passing through?

Please, sit down.

After you.

I am on my way to the capital. I will be spending the night.

I will be on my way tomorrow.

This is fate.

You mean...?

When my husband died, he left this bow behind.

He said that whoever is able to draw it will be its new owner.

And my daughter would love to get to know you better.

What do you think?

- I must hurry to the capital... - Mother!

Master... Master? Have you decided?

EMPHASIZE LOVE AND BENEVOLENCE

Well? Any ideas?

I'm still thinking.

Commoners are easy to handle.

You're useless.

I got it.

What is it?

Arrest the bastard.

Trump up some charges.

Then he can't get away.

Alright.

But what if my father finds out?

Don't worry, he won't.

Bravo.

Catch!

Let me have a go.

After you.

Don't give in, Master Kuang.

If you do, you'll be giving up a wife.

Pardon me.

That's enough! Get up!

You'll never beat him. Get up!

We'll try boxing.

What's going on?

Go take a look, Doggie.

- Open the door! Open up! Hurry! - What's going on?

We're here to arrest a bandit.

Open up! Hurry!

I'm sure this so-called "bandit" is you.

- That bastard is making it all up! - I'm not afraid.

They're nothing. I'll get rid of them.

Don't trouble yourself.

They're calling you a bandit.

That's a serious charge. You had better go.

They want to arrest me. I can't implicate you.

They don't want you.

They want Ying-ying.

Don't worry, we'll take care of it.

You will just get us in trouble if you stay.

Take this bow with you.

It's settled. Go, now!

Open up! Open up!

What is it? What do you want?

We're here to make an arrest.

Arrest who? Don't you have a name?

We're looking for a bandit. Search the place!

Yes!

Wait! This is a tea house.

There's no bandit here.

Don't lie to us! Search!

Yes!

There's nothing in the back! Go away!

We have our orders.

- Search the place! - Yes!

And what if you don't find anything?

That's none of your business.

Then I must draw some blood.

And give you an excuse for this violence.

Arrest them!

Stop it!

Stop it! Stop it!

Charge!

Look!

Move away!

What are you doing? That is stealing!

Charge!

Stop it!

I'm here! I dare you to come after me!

Go after him!

Let's go and see what's happening.

I dare you to follow me!

Mount your horses!

Come here, Doggie.

What is Master Kuang doing?

He's luring them away so that we won't get in trouble.

What if they arrest him?

They won't.

He's heading for the capital.

Those morons wouldn't dare follow him.

Master Shi won't let us off with this easily.

Let's go back inside and bolt the door.

Useless morons!

You're incompetent!

Yes, Master.

Get lost!

Yes.

Go!

I really like that girl.

I have another idea.

What is it?

Well, they can't be persuaded.

So, let's take her by force.

What do you mean?

We'll snatch her.

Nonsense! They're kung fu experts.

How could we do that?

We'll take "Polar Bear" with us.

Then we'll be fine.

You mean the Coach?

Yes!

THE SHI FAMILY WEDDING PROCESSION

Madam!

What is it?

They're here.

This time they have brought their band.

- Move aside! - No wonder it's so noisy.

This doesn't look good.

You better hide.

They have come prepared.

Doggie, Ying-ying.

Get ready and watch for my signal.

Get out!

What is this, Master Shi?

Congratulations, Madam.

Bring them over here.

- Take them over. - Wait! What's the meaning of this?

Come here, Madam.

Let's discuss this openly.

I am the magistrate's son. I am good enough for your daughter.

You have played me for a fool again and again.

I don't care if you approve or not, I am getting married today.

Come, help her prepare for the wedding.

Yes!

Hurry!

Wait!

Let's talk about this.

There's nothing to talk about. Hurry up!

This is kidnapping in broad daylight.

Do it!

Charge!

Catch, Madam!

Don't let them get away!

Yes!

You will have an easy life!

You are a bullying bastard!

You will die.

Your father will have no heirs.

Damn! Tell the magistrate.

Hurry!

Go!

We're in big trouble.

Let's go! We can't stay here.

Where can we go?

To the capital. We'll find him.

Yes, we can catch up to him.

Let's go.

Mother.

If that's what you want, so be it!

THE SECOND EPISODE

The bandits are here!

Sound the gong!

The bandits are here!

Fetch the master!

Take whatever you want.

- Please spare our lives. - I want some information on someone.

Who?

Her!

That's Shih Chung-yu from the Rouge.

Prepare the horses!

Let's go, boss!

There's word that Pang Xun has entered the city with a few men.

What? That's odd.

He has over a thousand men.

They've been looting every city they've come across, beginning with Shaoxing.

Why did he bring only a few men here?

They're lawless bandits.

We must arrest them.

Guard the four gates.

Yes!

General Ma.

Yes, sir.

Search the city with General Wang.

Sir.

General Wang is away from camp.

Why?

He's obsessed with Shih Chung-yu.

Sister.

- What is it? - You have a customer.

I have told you that I won't see anyone while General Wang is here.

Sister.

He will pay 10 taels of silver just to see you.

Exactly.

Ask for 100 taels.

Give it to her.

Thank you.

- 100 taels. - 100 taels?

Tell her to hurry!

Wait!

I want to see her first.

- He already paid 100 taels. - I'll give you 200 taels.

- 300 taels. - 600.

900.

2,000!

Talk is cheap.

Show me your money.

I don't have it here.

No? Then shut up.

How much is this worth?

The dragon jade is worth over 10,000 taels.

If you know how much it's worth, you should run along now.

Stop it!

You can't do this!

You can't do this, sir.

Tell her to come out.

Go and fetch her!

Here I am.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

That's alright.

Excuse me.

You just wanted to see me.

What?

I hand over this dragon jade and I only get to see you?

Such arrogance.

It's worth it.

- I will leave if you play the pipa. - I'm not feeling too well.

Don't go.

- Money makes the world go round. - I won't perform for just anyone.

Don't go!

Someday...

you'll offer to play for me.

Come back! Come back! Your sister is so arrogant.

No, it's not that.

She's in love with General Wang. She's obsessed with him!

Make way! Make way!

Move, move!

Wait!

General Wang.

Someone is looking for you.

He's asleep.

General Wang.

- Minister Li wants you. - I have to go.

Wait!

- You're not leaving, even for the Emperor. - I'll come back again tomorrow.

If you leave me now, don't bother to come back.

Minister Li must need me urgently.

Who's more important? Him or me?

You, of course.

Then stay.

Execute him!

Yes!

Beat the drum!

Wait!

Who's that?

Shih Chung-yu.

Get rid of her!

Yes!

- Stop! - What are you doing?

Don't look so cocky, you've been to the Rouge.

Nonsense! I've never been there.

Don't bother to deny it.

- Quiet! The minster will hear you! - Then let us through!

- I can't! - Then I'll yell!

We'll all yell!

Alright.

Just her. The rest of you, go home.

Arrest her!

Yes!

Stop!

I have something to say.

Greetings, Minister.

What are you?

I'm human just like you.

A courtesan is not worthy of speaking to me.

Even courtesans are your subjects. I want to file a complaint.

How dare you come here after seducing one of my generals?

General Wang and I love each other. I did not seduce him.

A courtesan in love?

You've been to a brothel?

Nonsense!

I would never go to such a filthy place.

Then how would you know that a courtesan can't fall in love?

You have a sharp tongue.

I'm telling the truth.

Gentlemen.

Love is everywhere.

Prime Minister Xie An spends time in the company of courtesans.

And Commander Yang Xu invites them to social functions.

What about Guan Pan-pan and her courtesans at Yanzilou?

Many scholars and courtesans have left behind stories of romance.

You're making a mountain out of a mole hill.

This is not discipline.

You're just a heartless fool.

Arrest her!

Wait! You are a high-ranking officer.

Arresting me is easy for you.

But, tell me - what crime am I supposed to have committed?

You barged in here and insulted me. You will be executed with Wang Xing-yu.

Sir.

They call you the Tigress. I thought you would have courage.

But you are just a coward. Look at you, begging for mercy!

I'm not begging you for mercy. I'm thanking you for being our matchmaker.

What do you mean?

Even if you keep us apart in life, you are letting us die together.

Of course I must thank you.

Execute them!

Yes!

No, thank you. I can do it myself.

- Chung-yu, you can't do this. - I'm keeping you company.

They don't deserve to die.

Please go easy on them.

She's guilty of insubordination.

Wang Xing-yu is guilty of whoring.

What are you doing?

Do all people who have visited a brothel face execution?

Of course.

This is fun.

General Wang is not the only one who has visited a brothel.

- Will you kill all those who have? - Will you?!

Quiet! Except for Wang Xing-yu, none of my men dares to visit brothels.

That seems overconfident.

Let us show you.

Those of you who were there, show yourselves!

Come on, don't be shy!

That's right, come out!

They're not coming out.

They won't admit it.

Well?

I knew you were making up lies.

What do you have to say for yourselves?

What now?

If they won't volunteer, we will force them.

Yes.

Come out, sir.

Minister Qian, I know you. And Minister Zhao, too!

- No, no thank you. - Come on, give us a hand!

Come on!

Come out, all of you!

Come on! Kneel down.

Come out.

Please, kneel down.

- Come on. - There you are!

You two look familiar.

Damn!

You can see for yourself.

You have all been there?

We're sorry!

- Kill them all! Executioner! - Yes?

- Execute them! - I can't do it.

- Why not? - Because I was there too.

This is outrageous!

- Outrageous! Outrageous! - Sir!

Minister!

What's so urgent?

Madam has heard what has happened today.

She asks that you suspend the sentence and wants to meet the prisoners.

Madam.

Good, good. Get up.

Who is Shih Chung-yu? Let me take a look at you.

Madam Li.

Lift your head.

How pretty! So pretty!

No wonder General Wang is obsessed.

He's not obsessed with me, I'm obsessed with him.

Well said!

Courtesans are manipulators.

They have no genuine feelings.

Minister Li.

What is it?

Madam Li, may I say something?

Go ahead.

If I could not feel then I wouldn't have come to the execution grounds.

I was more than prepared to die with General Wang.

You must be fair.

If visiting the brothel is not allowed, this should be enshrined in law.

And if you despise courtesans, you should close all the brothels.

This is outrageous!

By law, even the Emperor does not execute those who frequent brothels.

I would remind you that enforcing extralegal punishments is a crime.

How dare you!

Kneel down!

Did you hear what she said?

Of course, she wants you to kneel.

Mother!

Get down on your knees!

You would have made a big mistake if I hadn't intervened.

Imposing such an extreme penalty will hurt morale.

- How can you... - Madam, please forgive him.

Please, have mercy on him.

Stay out of this.

I must teach him a lesson.

You are fair and strict.

But to make the Minister kneel in front of his men is not a good idea.

Are you pleading for him?

Everyone makes mistakes.

Only for you, I will let him stand.

Thank you, Madam.

Get up!

He won't listen to me.

Get up!

Yes, Mother.

His behavior towards you was awful. Why did you intervene on his behalf?

Forget it.

You are so kind.

If I had a daughter like you, I would be very happy.

Then let me be your daughter.

Mother.

Get up, get up.

Such a clever girl.

Sister.

Kowtow to Madam.

Mother.

Get up, get up.

Congratulations! Now you have two goddaughters.

Get up, get up. General Wang has such good taste in women.

I'm glad he found someone like you.

Thank you for sparing him.

Thank you, Madam.

You may spare General Wang's life.

But he should be punished.

That's true.

Guards!

Yes!

A beating. 80 lashes.

Yes, sir.

Let him capture Pang Xun and redeem himself that way instead.

That's even better.

Go and change. Wait for my order.

The army is no joke.

Sign this pledge that states you will capture Pang Xun.

You will then redeem yourself.

Yes, sir.

Hang on.

What are you doing here?

To sign the pledge.

This is none of your business. Get out of here!

Catching this bandit is my business

Minister.

Madam has appointed Shih Chung-yu as the leader of this mission to capture Pang Xun.

How could a woman 90 to war?

What?

You're looking down on me too?

I'll show you.

Mother is being manipulated by her.

Let her learn a lesson.

Let her do it.

We have no spare troops. You can only have a thousand soldiers.

That's not enough.

That's too many.

How many do you need?

None.

I only need General Wang and a few extra men to capture Pang Xun.

- Very well. - No!

- Pang Xu is ferocious! - I know.

- He has a few thousand men. - I know that too.

- But how? - That's my business.

- Minister. - Enough!

Write down what she said.

Yes.

- How long will it take? - Only three days.

And if you fail?

You can have my head.

Sign the pledge.

- You can't! - Get out!

Sign.

What if I succeed?

- You'll be rewarded. - I don't want that.

What do you want?

Respect for courtesans and for you to hail me three times in front of your camp.

And say what?

You will praise your amazing godsister.

Well?

I doubt you'll succeed. Very well.

We'll see about that, my dear godbrother.

Save your tricks for someone else.

We know you're not a street performer.

We have tailed you for two days.

You asked about Pang Xun.

I can't believe she did that.

We used to follow her.

We made our living on the streets.

My business with Pang Xun does not concern you.

Do you know who I am?

You'll be terrified to hear, I'm Pang Xun's cousin!

So, we're family!

I thought you were a government spy.

Damn!

You work for Pang Xun?

Get up.

I'm sorry, we didn't know.

What is this?

Let them talk.

We're staying with Master Ma.

The boss wanted to summon his men to overthrow the Emperor.

But he's giving up on all that for some bitch called Shih Chung-yu.

Please, speak to him.

Run along.

Wait!

Pass on a message for me.

Tell him Shih Chung-yu is waiting for him.

You're Shih Chung-yu?

You useless fools!

Get lost!

Get lost!

You were right.

It was Pang Xun who wanted you to play the pipa.

You can't expect us to barge in and arrest him!

No, let him invite us in.

That is a lady's strategy. We'll wait for him.

Say it!

I asked her to go after Pang Xu because...

I understand.

Say you're running away with me.

We'll run away.

And live an easy life.

I took Chung-yu's jewelry.

This should be enough for us.

You faked your affections for her!

Will you do that to me?

Of course not.

Let's go before she finds us.

General Wang.

Too bad you won't live long enough to see out your plan.

Stop it!

Don't kill him! I'll tell you where Shih Chung-yu is.

Go after her!

She sits down! Such arrogance!

What?

You can talk all you like, but no touching!

What a sharp tongue you have!

Do you know the rules?

In here? We kill and fight. We have no rules.

Kill and fight?

Yes.

What a cute face!

- How dare you?! - You kill and fight, right?

Damn you!

I'll kill you!

Come on then.

What's stopping you?

- You think I'm afraid to? - Stop it!

You're being rude to our guests.

Drop the act.

Do whatever you want with us.

I heard that you're here to catch me.

Yes.

To save Wang Xing-yu?

Yes.

Is he worth dying for?

I'll do anything for him.

Would he do the same for you?

I'm sure of it.

In your dreams! Ask her!

Jin-hua?

It's my fault.

It's not your fault.

She's not here to catch me.

She eloped with her lover.

With who?

Him!

Xing-yu?

Now you understand.

He lied to you. Feigned his affections.

And stole your jewelry.

If you want them, take them!

Jin-hua, how could you?

How could you do this to Chung-yu?

It's not my fault.

She's ferocious like a tiger.

Xing-yu could never love her.

Shut up!

I won't.

He's not in love with you.

You have no right to do that.

I wish I could kill him.

Blade!

It's no good!

Do it!

I'd like to see your heart!

Sister, sister! What happened?

This happens when she's angry.

Hold her tight! Tighter!

She will be alright soon.

Don't!

I can't stand it!

Hang on! Don't mess it up!

Miss Shih? Are you better?

Don't get upset over him.

Me? Upset?

I know when to let go.

We should tell him about us.

Please help me!

Why can't I tell them?

Fine, go ahead and tell him.

We did the same as you did.

When did that happen?!

You're keeping things from us?!

Congratulations, Boss!

You'll watch while they have fun with your lover.

Let's get drunk and celebrate.

Quiet!

Let me sleep with her first!

You're too old. Why should you go first?

Because she wants me to.

Go to hell!

Who do you want to sleep with?

You.

Really?

Of course.

What do you see in me?

I like your beard.

My beard?

Shall we go?

Not yet - what about them?

Let's get them drunk.

Whatever you say.

Quiet! Don't fight! We'll take turns.

The best drinker gets the first go.

That's fair!

Pour the wine!

Drink up!

- I can't. - I want you to.

Come on!

I want you to show him.

Do it for me.

You must do it for her.

It's your turn!

Alright, I'll drink.

Excellent!

Stop, Boss!

Boss!

What is it?

It's important!

Talk!

Let's go over there.

I'll be right back.

- What a party pooper! Let's drink! - Come on. This doesn't look good.

Get rid of them.

According to our scouts, soldiers are coming this way.

Watch out for these women.

I've been to hell and back already.

Report back when you find out more.

Where is everyone?

My sister is not feeling well. They took her inside.

I'm drunk.

Damn!

There's a draught in here.

A draught? I'll close the door.

Where does it hurt?

- Here, my chest. - I'll give you a massage.

- Don't go away. - I won't, I wont.

Here I come!

No. I'm thirsty.

Fetch some water.

Sure.

Get under the covers.

Don't go away!

Here's your tea!

Let her sleep.

Let's go.

You go.

You go.

PM... I'll stay with her

You'll have trouble with me if you stay.

What?

Go help Chung-yu with Pang Xun.

Alright.

If you overthrow the Emperor, what will that make me?

You'll be Empress Tigress.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

What about him?

I'll make him the "Romantic General."

Excellent.

Let's drink to that.

He's refusing to drink!

He should know better.

Right!

He's asking for it.

Let me teach him a lesson.

You're such a...

Someone will see to him.

Boss, I got it.

Are you sure?

Positive.

You!

What is it?

He says that you're working with the government.

Do you believe him?

Of course not.

Boss.

What else?

I would know if she was working with the government.

Lao-si.

Kill him!

You're no match for me.

I'll kneel to you if you can take my blade before the wine stops dripping.

It's still dripping. You lose.

You won't get away.

Have you seen Shih Chung-yu?

Where is she?

Over here!

Tie him up!

Sir.

Take him away.

Yes!

Well?

I lost.

In twenty years, you will play the pipa for me.

Wang Xing-yu, you're forgiven.

Thank you, sir.

What about me?

You'll be rewarded when we return to camp.

I don't want a reward.

What do you want?

Hail me three times.

Hail you...?

Have you forgotten?

My amazing...

We'll do that later.

I gave you Pang Xun.

You owe it to me.

Don't be rude.

You should keep your word.

Forget it.

You made a promise!

- I didn't say no. - We're all ears.

- Chung-yu... - I risked my life for this.

Go ahead.

My amazing...

Get out!

Yes, sir.

We had a deal. In front of everyone.

Come back!

Yes.

My amazing godsister.

My amazing godsister.

Louder! I can't hear you.

My amazing godsister!

Let's go.

Yes, sir.

You have my utmost respect.

Your portrait, Miss Shih.

Pang Xun left it for you.

Read the words on the back. It's incredible.

He was a soldier who fought under your father.

It was love at first sight for him.

Due to his humble origins, he dared not tell you.

He loved you from afar.

He helped you escape when the Emperor chose you.

But his family was executed and he became a bandit.

Yet he could not forget you. He looked for you.

And...

I had him arrested.

Make it quick! Come on!

THE THIRD EPISODE

Miss.

Look, Miss!

Brother.

This is the White Water Strand.

It's infamous for its rough terrain - be careful.

Escorting Brother Xu are Ren Da and You Jie.

Both are pupils of Lo Tian-yi.

They are known as the Dual Devils of Hebei.

We must be careful.

Let's go.

We are government troops from Jinan. We are escorting a bandit.

Is this a rebellion?

You're the bandit.

Ren Da, You Jie.

We know who you are. I'm Hua Feng-chun.

This is Miss Xu Feng-ying.

You framed Master Xu. Let him go.

We'll spare your pathetic lives.

You survivors from Liangshan are just asking for trouble.

Brother Hua, save your breath.

- Charge! - Charge!

Brother!

Open this for me!

You're safe. Let's go.

No, these two are evildoers.

We can't just let them go.

Stand guard up there.

Let us know if more troops show up.

Alright.

Stop!

Who are you?

Put that down! You can't pass!

I said you can't go that way.

I must.

Go ahead and try!

Stop!

Sorry, but I must deliver these goods to Jinan before dark.

I'm just hired help. I don't have time for this.

Why are you still here?

I want to know what's going on.

You're bandits! You attacked government troops.

So? Mind your own business.

You're quite a combatant.

It's too bad I don't have my weapon to hand.

We can't have a fair fight.

Take off those cuffs.

This fight isn't fair.

Sister, let me use your spear.

It's shorter, but it'll do.

Wait! You have a tattoo on your face.

You use a spear...

Are you the son of Master Xu Min of Liangshan?

Are you the Green-faced Tiger, Xu Shi-ying?

Yes.

And this must be your sister, Xu Feng-ying.

You catch on fast.

My name is Mu Yu-ji, eleventh ranked.

I'm sorry, I didn't recognize you. I'll make it up to you.

Who cares? Let's go.

Don't let them get away! They're bandits!

Please!

You may go, too.

You saved our lives, Master Mu.

We haven't thanked you.

Where are you going?

I'm making a delivery to Jinan.

We're due back in Jinan. Let's go together.

Xu Shi-ying is from an eminent family.

Why did you call him a bandit?

I don't know. We have our orders.

Who are the others?

The one with the iron bow is Hua Rong's son, Hua Feng-chun.

The one with the double whip is Hu Yan-bao.

The one with the blade is Qin Ming's son Qin Ren.

They are the descendants of the Liangshan heroes.

Here comes our Master.

That's Luo Tian-yi.

Master Mu.

I want nothing to do with the government - goodbye.

You have saved my pupils.

Even if you don't want to join us, I will make your delivery for you.

Let's have a drink in Jinan.

That's the least I can do.

Please, don't give me the cold shoulder.

Alright.

Mu Yu-ji is a fine man.

Why would he associate with Luo Tian-yi?

He said he was ranked eleventh.

Then he must be the famous Shiyi Lang.

He's a well-known kung fu master.

But he's also a loner.

He probably doesn't know about Luo Tian-yi.

He must have fallen for it.

Serves him right!

After all, he let us go.

Our country is being invaded.

We should make a friend of him.

Yes.

Tiger.

Yes.

Follow them.

Tell us what they're up to.

Yes.

- Meet us at the usual place tonight. - I will.

Make this delivery for Master Mu.

Then report back to the office.

- Wait! I had better... - You must be hungry after your journey.

Let them run your errand.

Let's have a drink.

If you consider me unworthy, you may go afterwards.

You're too kind.

I'll stay.

Please.

Like this.

Please.

Master!

I drugged the wine.

That's what I did last night to Guan Sheng.

But he's the state general, why...?

The state magistrate has already surrendered.

He has been named King of Qi.

He knew Guan Sheng came from Liangshan.

And would never surrender.

He planned to use him as an example, so I drugged him last night.

Then I took him to court.

Minister Liu has been named King of Qi by the Jin Dynasty.

These are ambassadors from the Jin Emperor.

Guan Sheng dared to oppose the mandate of Heaven.

So, I had him arrested.

What do you think?

Well...

If you're willing to surrender, we will release you immediately.

You will be named as a founding member of the new dynasty.

I am a Song subject. I will never betray my country.

You won't surrender?

Never!

Execute him.

Yes, sir.

Execute Guan Sheng!

Do you wish to follow Guan Sheng's example or will you surrender?

We'll surrender.

Very well.

Everyone surrendered after Guan Sheng's execution.

That's why I'm late.

But Xu Shi-min managed to escape.

It's our fault.

Luckily we have Mu Yu-ji.

These so-called chivalrous swordsmen will never surrender.

We must kill a few to frighten people.

Then no one will dare resist.

You plan to...?

I'll report back to Minister Liu.

Tomorrow at noon, Mu Yu-ji will be beheaded.

Brother.

Luo Tian-yi captured Mu Yu-ji.

I followed them into Jinan.

They took him to a restaurant.

They drugged him and had him arrested.

- You were right! - I found out something else, too.

Minister Liu Yu has surrendered.

The Jin Emperor named him King of Qi.

Master Guan is dead.

Liu Yu finally did it.

We came to Jizhou to contact Master Guan.

But Shi Min's arrest delayed us.

Now Master Guan is dead.

Liu Yu will let the Jin army through.

We must alert the Imperial Court so that they will be prepared.

First, we'll rescue Mu Yu-ji tomorrow.

Then, we will travel south with the news.

I want to make one thing clear.

If anyone is killed tomorrow, or if we can't save Mu Yu-ji,

we must break away and escape!

Compared to the task of spreading the news about Liu Yu's surrender,

our own lives are insignificant.

- But...! - This is just our back-up plan.

National security is far more important.

Bring out Mu Yu-ji!

How dare you!

Kneel before me and the generals!

I'm a Song subject, not a traitor like you.

I'd rather die than kneel before you.

We'll see about that! Beat him!

Generals, rebels like this are to be executed in public as an example.

Don't fall for his trickery.

The rebel Mu Yu-ji will be beheaded tomorrow in public.

I will supervise personally.

I'm not afraid to die. I will die to defend my country.

Take him away!

Yes!

Bandit!

When is the execution?

At noon.

Don't push!

- Glazed candies! - Don't push!

I've never seen anything like this.

We need to get closer. I can't see!

Look at those soldiers.

They're on guard.

They're executing an infamous criminal.

So what?

They should execute him elsewhere if they don't want people to see.

What are you doing?

My wife has never seen an execution before.

Pardon us!

Have you seen one? No, you haven't!

Can I stand here?

Leave them alone.

Don't push!

What are you doing?

If she can watch, why can't we?

Come back! I'm scared!

Move it! They're trying to rescue him!

Minister, someone came to his rescue.

Don't wait any longer.

Execute him now!

Yes!

Execute the prisoner immediately!

Yes, sir!

Brother Mu, we're here for you!

- Sister! - Brother!

Master, it's Xu Shi-min.

Chop down the pole.

Yes!

I'll stall these men.

- Rescue Master Mu. - I will.

Kid!

I'm grateful that you came for me despite what happened yesterday.

Forget it! Let's get out of here!

Yes.

Where's Brother Hua?

Hurry!

Shoot them!

I must avenge Brother Hua!

Brother!

Be careful!

I'll take care of the magistrate.

Shoot!

You traitor!

Please, spare me!

Brother!

Brother!

Feng-ying, watch your brother. I'll take care of this bastard!

Alright!

Let's go.

Go ahead. I will only be a burden.

Brother.

Their chief is dead.

These men are nothing.

The three of us can break away.

But if we are not quick enough, more soldiers will catch up to us.

It will be tough to get away.

We can't leave you.

Remember what Brother Hua said last night?

We should give up our lives to ensure that

the people are told about Liu Yu's surrender.

Master Xu!

Take care of my sister.

Get the horses.

Let's go!

Take care of her.

Master Xu!