Original subtitles

"In 1644, the Manchurians invaded China and took over the entire nation.

Under the ruling of Emperor Kang Hsi and his successor Yung Cheng,

China experienced prosperity that has not been seen

in more than a hundred years.

When Qian Lung became the third Emperor in 1735,

he was determined to follow his predecessors' footsteps

and make the country even more prosperous.

The citizens were won over by his charisma and ambitions

and they worked tirelessly under his rules.

In just a few years, their lives had been greatly improved

as the government rode on a monetary surplus.

Thus, the Ching Dynasty reached a new zenith.

Together with its expansion of territories,

the Ching Empire has become one of the world's superpowers.

No other nations dared to challenge this roaring lion. "

Executive Producers: Yeung Bo-ting, Lee Cheuk-yiu, Choi Siu-hung

Produced by: Han San-ping, Man Sui-sun, Kong Fung-kay

"The mountains and rivers span from West to East

while life goes by like a breeze

When there is love, there are tears

and heroes will emerge in times of chaos

We wander thousands of miles across this land

but our brotherhood is always close to our hearts

The world may be filled with coldness

but our hearts are as fiery as the red sun

We will climb mountains, we will cross rivers

but we will never succumb to danger

Love will keep me warm in this cold world

for I know that, once the wind and the rain end,

there will be a rainbow"

Based on the novel "Book and Sword, Gratitude and Revenge"

by Louis Cha (Jin Yung)

Here's your hot water, sir.

"All water came from the same source. "

"Red flowers and green leaves are one family. "

Get out of the way!

We are here to capture the Red Flower rebels!

Leave now or we will arrest you too!

Fourth Brother!!

"Thunder Palm" Man Tai-loi?!

Chief!

I'll stall them, Chief. Go!

Fine. Let's go!!

Chief, why do we have to sneak into the Palace?

To see Qian Lung.

- You may leave. - Yes.

The two of you were able to trespass here

without alarming any of my guards.

Your martial arts must be extraordinary.

What is your purpose here?

We have no intentions of harming Your Majesty.

We're here to deliver a letter to Your Majesty

on behalf of the Chan family from Hoi Ling.

Are you saying that I am of Han descent?!

The letter speaks nothing but the truth.

Do you expect me to believe you

with just this letter and your words?

Your Majesty, is there a red birthmark

on your left buttocks?

And if there is?

I can provide similar proof if necessary.

Your Majesty! The country of the Han people

is still in the Manchurians' hands.

You are a Han too, yet you are working

for the Manchurians and suppressing your own people.

What you are doing is no different from

betraying your own family!

Nonsense!

Your Majesty, I am risking death to tell you the truth

simply because I hope that Your Majesty will

tread the righteous path. Join our Red Flower Society

and give the country back to the Han people!

What did you say? You want me to overthrow my own kingdom?!

- Open the door. - Yes.

Nanny.

Nanny! Please, please get up.

You have raised me and treated me like your own child, nanny.

Now, there is one thing that has mystified me

and which only you know the answer to this mystery.

Please, nanny, be honest with me

and tell me who I really am.

I have always thought that I was the ruler of the Manchurians

and that it is my duty to glorify and exalt Manchuria,

just like my forefathers.

If I am not a Manchurian,

then I am nothing but a traitor who has committed treason.

Nanny, was I brought into the palace at birth?

Nanny...

"Why did the Chief sneak into the palace to see the Emperor?

What's the relation between His Majesty and the Chan family?

And what does that have to do with our plan to take back the country?"

Tai-loi!!

Chief! Are you all right?

Here, sit down. I'll tend to your wounds.

No...

I've already frozen my pressure points

so that I can prolong my life a bit more.

Chief...

Don't tell others about what happened today.

I know I won't live long now.

There's one last thing you must help me to do...

I have gathered you all here today in such short notice

because I have an important announcement.

My health is failing. I don't think I'll be able

to lead you to topple the Ching Empire in my lifetime.

I have decided to step down. My position as Chief

will be succeeded by... my stepson... Chan Gar-lok.

Chief!

Chief! Chief!!

Greetings, Mother.

Rise.

Yes, mother.

Something unusual had happened. Are you aware of it?

What do you mean, mother?

Liu, your nanny, died all of a sudden,

yet she was granted a funeral fitting for an official.

I can't think of anyone besides you who would

authorize such an arrangement.

I don't want to lie to you, mother. I did it.

She has been imprisoned for years.

What had she done to offend you?

Since you won't tell me, then I'll tell you.

I wanted to execute Liu a long time ago

so as to make sure that the secret stays a secret.

But you were young and naive back then.

You cried and knelt in front of your father

for 3 days and 3 nights, begging for her mercy.

Your father finally relented and only ordered her

to stay mute for the rest of her life.

I am sure you still remember this?

Mother, I'm still your son. I haven't changed a bit.

Really?

In the wolf's lair,

if there is a sheep in a wolf's skin,

then it will become scared and confused

if its real identity is revealed.

That's understandable.

However, no one is trying to take the wolf's skin off,

which means no one is trying to put it in harm's way.

Whether it's a sheep or a wolf,

as long as it's smart, it will know what to do.

I will always obey you, mother.

I will have no thoughts of betrayal or rebellion against you.

Oh, my little Snow. You and I are so in love!

Hey, Yuen, you pervert! You'll never change, will you??

What's it to you? I'm only talking to a squirrel!

I'm warning you, stop calling her name!

Flirting with your squirrel is just the same as flirting with my wife!!

Do that again and I'll kill you!!

Please stop, my two elders. It's just a misunderstanding!

Fighting over me again?! When will you two ever stop??

Out of my way!

Sunhin, get me the ink.

Yes.

All these years now and still fighting??

You're always on his side!

I'm on nobody's side!

He started it, not me!

But he kept bringing up your old affair with him!!

You're always making trouble!

Fine. Since you two like fighting so much,

let's have a duel to the death here right now!

We'll settle this once and for all!

This... this is... me?

Please forgive my painting skills, elder.

It can never replicate your true beauty.

Here.

Let's have some wine, everyone. Cheers.

Today is Miss Snow's birthday.

Here's to the most beautiful woman in the world!

Cheers!

Thank you so much!

"Your strength can move both mountains and rivers"

Here's to all the heroes in the world!

Good! This is for both Snow and my student!

Fine, this is for my student, Fok Ching-tung!

With the blessings of Allah,

I, Fok Ching-tung, hereby become leader of the Muslims

on behalf of Chief Moocheulan.

We will all live together in peace and harmony,

so that we will be united in our devotion to Allah.

May Allah protect us!

"EXHIBITION HALL"

Lord Cheung is here!

At ease.

I want to practice with you.

Well? Do you dare to defy me?

We dare not. Please forgive us!

We surrender! We admit defeat!

No soldiers will ever surrender under my command.

Greetings to you, Your Majesty.

What can I, Cheung Jiu-jung, do for you, Sire?

Rise.

Yes, Sire.

The chief of The Red Flower Society is dead.

They are now without a leader.

You should take this opportunity

to disband and annihilate The Red Flower Society

once and for all.

However... The Red Flower Society has many members

and they're spread widely across the country.

It may take a long time for us

to get rid of all of them.

If we can't destroy them in one go,

then you must prevent Chan Gar-lok from

coming to the capital and becoming their new chief.

Yes, Sire.

Greetings from Ninth, Tenth, and Twelfth Brother

to you, Master Chan and elder Yuen.

You have travelled here from afar. What is the matter?

Our chief... he passed on a few days ago.

Master Chan, elder Yuen, please accept our condolences.

We're also here to do something very important.

Please tell us.

Per our chief's last wish, Master Chan,

please come with us to the capital

and be sworn in as our next Red Flower Society Chief.

The "Fourteen Brothers" of Red Flower Society

are all superb martial artists and scholars.

Their skills far surpass mine.

Why do they consign such a colossal task to me?

I've heard that the other son of Chan Sai-kwoon

is on his way to Onxi in preparation

to become the new Chief of The Red Flower Society.

I am aware of that. I've already sent someone to stop him.

I am aware of that too. I know that you've assigned this task

to Cavalry Commander Cheung Jiu-jung.

We have a trespasser!

It's you!

I don't care if you're the Emperor.

AII I care is that traitors must be killed!

Did you send someone to assassinate Chief Yu??

Chief Yu was assassinated?!

You didn't know?

Come on!

I'll ask you again. Did you send someone to assassinate Chief Yu?

I never lie. I didn't do it.

Good.

Get him!

After him!!

So the poison was in the incense!

That's why the Chief couldn't prevent himself from being poisoned.

Whoever that poisoned Chief must have known

his daily routines well.

Could it be someone from our own Red Flower Society?

Who are you?

Hand over Chief Yu's belongings and

maybe I'll grant you a quick death.

Come and get it.

I've been waiting for you!

- Go! - Go!

Over there!

Sorry, Fourth Brother. I should've kept him alive.

It's all right.

It's him?!

What is it?

I've fought with him before.

Not only had he infiltrated our group for so long,

his kung fu was also incredible.

Fourth Brother! Fourth Brother!

Your Fourth Brother is right here!

You promised to meet me at Yangchow, Fourth Brother!

I was so worried!

Look, everyone. The Chief is back!

The Red Flowers Brothers welcome our new Chief!

Greetings. Thank you.

"FUNERAL TABLET OF CHIEF YU MAN-TING"

Stepfather... your Red Flower Brothers

have avenged your death

by killing your murderer.

You led The Red Flower Society for so many years.

Your accomplishments are notable and everlasting.

Your body may be gone, but your soul will live forever.

Your teachings and your righteousness will never diminish.

Chief Yu, your soul will live forever.

Your righteousness will never diminish!

Chief, we should start preparing for the handover ceremony.

Uh...

Chief...

Please have a seat.

Actually... to be the Chief of The Red Flower Society

requires great responsibility.

I feel that my young age and my limited skills

make me unqualified to take over such an important post.

Chief.

What is it, Fourth Brother?

There is something I need to tell you.

This will help you decide if you will indeed

take over as our new Chief.

Please tell me.

Before Chief Yu dies, he insisted that you become

the new Chief of Red Flower Society.

I think it's because it has something to do with you.

With me?

See for yourself.

Chief Yu wanted me to give this to you personally.

"TO GAR-LOK, MY SON"

Chan Gar-lok!

Who are you?

Cheung Jiu-jung.

The Emperor's henchman?!

I'm here to deliver a message to you.

I suggest you go back to Tiensan

and never set foot here again.

I hate being told what to do.

May we never meet again.

Surrender!

Never.

Chan Gar-lok, this country belongs to the Manchurians now.

You should just forget about the past!

"Chan Gar-lok, this country belongs to the Manchurians now.

You should just forget about the past!"

"Gar-lok, my son. By the time you read this letter,

I probably have left this world already.

The responsibility of overthrowing the Ching is now in your hands.

I know how much you enjoy wandering on your own,

but I have no choice but to assign this colossal task to you.

And, I found out that the current Ching Emperor Qian Lung

is actually your blood brother.

This is most fortunate to us indeed.

But if you can join forces with him

and restore our Han kingdom together,

then I shall die with no regrets. "

Chan Gar-lok! Aren't you afraid of death?

This is too important for me to be an outsider anymore.

Then we'll see if you can outlast my sword.

I'll ask you one last time. Will you go back to Tiensan??

You already knew the answer.

- Chief! - Master!

Many against one!

So that's Red Flowers' motto!

Gar-lok, I'm so happy that you've agreed to be our Chief.

I must carry out my stepfather's last wishes, Fourth Brother.

I meant to ask you something.

I hope you're willing to give me the answer.

Please speak freely.

Chief Yu asked me to accompany him to the Palace

and to meet with Qian Lung.

He was assassinated soon after.

But he was hiding something from us,

as if he were trying to protect someone.

Is there something to do with the Emperor and your family?

You're right, Fourth Brother. It has to do with our family.

The Emperor and I are blood brothers.

He's our family's eldest son.

My older brother was switched at birth by Emperor Yung Cheng.

He became a prince at the palace.

This is not my son! This is a girl!

Give me back my son!!

So Chan Sai-kwoon's eldest son is the Ching Emperor!

That's why my stepfather wanted me to become Chief.

He wanted to make sure the brothers will not fight over it.

Don't worry. I will support you,

and all the Red Flower Brothers will support you too!

Fourth Brother.

The inauguration ceremony for the new Red Flower Society Chief

will now commence!

Our new chief, Chan Gar-lok, will now accept

the Red Flower Emblem!

Greetings to you, Chief!

"All water came from the same source.

Red flowers and green leaves are one family. "

Chief, how about a little practice?

Sure. Please teach me.

Fourth Brother, I want you to come with me to the capital.

You want to see the Emperor?!

Yes, I need to talk to him.

That's good. After all, you two are brothers.

However, before we see him, we should also get the proof.

Qian Lung will not want his true identity to be revealed.

If he listens to you, great. But if he doesn't,

then at least we have the evidence to force him to comply.

But my stepfather gave the two most important documents

to my master back in Tiensan. We'll have to go there first.

Why don't we just meet with Qian Lung for now

and see what he thinks?

Chief, there's one more thing I need to ask you...

Please, Fourth Brother. Just tell me.

Where is your sister now?

My sister?

Does your sister know that she...?

That I don't know. But, she is also a pivotal figure in this.

Now that you're Chief, your family matter

has become a national matter.

I never regret my decision once I've made up my mind.

Besides, my family matter was already a national matter

even before I was born.

By the way, Fourth Brother.

My sister is married to the son of an official.

She now lives in Shanxi.

Can you please go there and tell her to

meet me at the capital?

Of course.

Chief.

Third Brother. Any news?

I heard that Chiu Wai has stolen the Muslim tribes' sutras.

He stole them?

Apparently, Chiu Wai sent the "Two Kwantung Evils"

to bring the sutras back to China.

The tribes then followed them all the way back here.

My lord, why not just ambush them right here?

No. Chan Gar-lok is not with them.

Something fishy is going on.

Here's your food. Enjoy!

What beautiful scenery. I'll never get tired of this place.

What? Are you implying that you're getting tired of me??

Aren't you being a bit unreasonable?

Don't you know? Unreasonable is a woman's middle name!

You mind your own business!

By the way, that lady has been staring at you, Yu-tung.

What are you talking about?

Don't be shy! I know it's hard to court a lady,

but I'll be more than happy to be a matchmaker!

No, thanks. I enjoy being free and unattached.

Why do I need a wife?

How did you hurt yourself?

I'm fine... I'm fine...

Fourteenth Brother? Fourteenth Brother!

"Fourth Brother, Fourth Sister.

I need time to be by myself, so I had to take off first.

Sorry. -Yu-tung"

Charge!

Go!

We're here, Chief!

Good. It's all yours then.

Master Chan?!

Are you all right?

You...!

Don't go after them!

My fellow brothers!

Thanks to all of you, we were able to get back our sutras.

Please accept this bow from me!

Chief Moocheulan! You're too kind!

Thanks for helping us out.

Chan Gar-lok and his Red Flower cohorts

are travelling all over the country.

One moment they'll be in the South, and then

they'll be in Shanxi the next.

They act as if they have no real purpose.

What exactly is going on here?

"Travel East, but strike West"...

"Travel East, but strike West" indeed!

All the Red Flower Brothers are together

except Man Tai-loi and his wife!

Could that be the key?!

"A secret order to Cheung Jiu-jung.

Rush to Shanxi and find The Red Flower's

Fourth Brother Man Tai-loi.

You must capture him alive!"

We're here.

What can I do for you two?

I am Man Tai-loi.

We're here on behalf of Madam Chiang's brother

Chan Gar-lok to deliver a letter to her.

Please have a seat.

Fine.

Mr. and Mrs. Man? Thank you so much for coming here.

Don't mention it.

Where's the letter?

I'll only give it to the real Madam Chiang!

Look out!

How dare you!

You even killed my daughter!

Are you getting tired of being Emperor

or do you no longer treat me as your mother?!

I dare not.

You dare not? She's already dead!

I did not kill your daughter, mother.

I know that all your sons and daughters are still alive.

In fact, one of your sons is also the Emperor.

Mother, the lady that I killed today

could've brought our Ching empire to its knees.

Step aside!

Come on! Move!

What's going on?

The Red Flower Society massacred

all 38 members of the Chiang family overnight!

- Brother, let's rest a bit here. - Okay.

Let's go.

Brother, you really should rest...

We're attracting attention already. Let's go.

Madam... Madam...

Can you perchance be Lok Bing

of The Red Flower Society?

You've got the wrong person.

But you're carrying the Twin Blades. You must be her.

And this must be the legendary "Thunder Palm" Man Tai-loi!

Looks like you're hurt. Your group had saved me once.

If you need anything from me, just say so.

Thanks for your offer, but we're in a hurry.

I'll bid you farewell. Let's go.

Don't walk too fast, brother.

Brother?! Brother! Brother!!

I'm here, darling.

Sorry to have kept you waiting!

Is he staying at your inn here??

He's Red Flower Society's Fourth Brother.

He may be injured.

You know how to cook?

I just hope it's edible.

I'm hungry. Let's eat.

Let me help you.

What is it?

They're here?

Bing, don't worry. I'll protect you with my life.

No matter what happens, I'll never leave you.

Fine.

Where's Fourth Brother?

Brother!

Brother...

You have to hang on, brother.

If you die, then I don't want to live either!

Silly girl... I won't die, because I want you to live...

Fourth Brother, Fourth Sister. I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have left the two of you.

We could've fought those Ching dogs together,

and you wouldn't have been so seriously hurt.

Fourth Brother, it's all my fault. Please punish me!

Fourteenth Brother... it's not your fault...

I've brought you hot water, Fourth Sister.

Sir! Sir!

What do you want??

Sir, I'm here to provide the Viceroy and his men

with some valuable information!

What valuable information?

I know that the fugitive Man Tai-loi and two other

Red Flower cohorts Lok Bing and Yee Yu-tung

are in town. I'll take you to them now!

No need!

Lord Cheung! What a surprise to see you here too!

Mr. Lee.

Take us there.

Yes, sir. This way.

That spy Tung will come back here for sure.

We must get out of here now.

That jerk is nothing, but if Cheung Jiu-jung is here,

then we'll be in big trouble...

Who's there?

Yu-tung? It's me, Uncle Luk.

Uncle?!

Uncle.

This is...?

This is Reverend Luk Fay-ching of Wu Tang.

Elder Luk.

Your reputation is well known.

I'm Man Tai-loi. I'm injured, so I can't

get up and greet you. Please forgive me.

You're too kind, brother Man.

Cheung Jiu-jung is already here. You are in grave danger.

You have to find a way to leave here at once.

Chow Jung-ying?

Chow's "Righteous Villa" is about

Chow is the Villa's master.

He's as righteous as his villa's namesake.

Brother Man, I think you should take refuge at his place

until Cheung has left this region.

I will update your condition to your group. What do you think?

Thanks for your help, Elder Luk.

Madam Chow.

All Red Flower brothers are our heroes.

This must be Master Man.

Madam Chow...

Please stay still. You're seriously hurt.

We're all brothers and sisters. No need to be cordial.

Come and say your greetings, Ying-kit.

Uncle, Auntie.

We didn't bring you any presents.

Here, take this pearl necklace.

But this is too precious! We can't accept it!

It's all right, Madam Chow.

Oh no!

What is it?

Some Lord Cheung is here to see Master!

Cheung Jiu-jung has found us already?!

Sir! Sir!

Sir... Sir...

Please forgive us, my lord, for leading you

and your men to our garden instead.

I've heard a lot about your "Righteous Villa",

that's why I've come here to pay a visit.

Tell me, little boy.

Where are those three guests that came here today?

Tell me and you can take this to go get candies!

Who do you think I am??

I could not care less about your stinking money!

There were four guests instead of three, right?

No idea!

How dare you lie to me?!

You and your parents can be beheaded for this!

I'm not afraid of you, and neither are my parents!

You...!

Ying-kit! No more nonsense! Go back to your room!

I recognize this necklace! It belongs to that lady!

And you said they're not here?

You must have stolen this from her!

You're lying! She gave it to me as a gift!

Then where is she?

I'm not telling you!

See, Tung? Children are nothing but a nuisance!

They just love to lie.

If you tell me the truth, then you're a hero.

Otherwise, you're nothing but a little bastard.

- What did you say?? I'm not a little bastard! - Be quiet, Ying-kit!

They're hiding underneath the pagoda!

They've found us!

Promise me, Fourteenth Brother.

Take care of your Fourth Sister for me.

Brother!!

Fourth Brother!

Brother!!

GO!!

Brother!!

Go!!!

GO!!!

Brother! Brother!!!

Are you all right, Fourth Sister?

Brother...

You should get some rest.

I'm fine.

Go to sleep.

Bing.

Brother?! You're all right now??

I don't want you to leave me anymore! Never!!

Fourth Sister...

Fourth Sister...

What are you doing??

Sorry...

You... you're despicable!

Fourth Sister... I...

Don't call me Fourth Sister!

And to think that I trusted you!

How could you do this to your Fourth Brother??

Fourth Sister, I disappoint you,

and I disappoint Fourth Brother even more.

Go ahead, kill me!

Kill me with your own hand so I can redeem my sin.

Please.

See that, Master Chow?

This letter was with Man Tai-loi.

What exactly do you want?

Straight to the point!

"Money can solve all troubles"

You're a millionaire, Master Chow,

so pay me 10,000 taels and your problem is solved.

How dare you?!

It must've taken a long time to build

such a large villa like this one.

However, it doesn't take much to destroy it!

Really? I'll see how you're going to do that!

So you're all in this together!

Watch what you're saying!

You ungrateful woman!

I rescued you and you insulted my father?!

There's no righteousness in Righteous Villa!

We're here to see your master. Please let him know.

Fourth Sister!

Stop fighting!!

Chief!

- Chief! - Chief!

Greetings to you, Elder Chow. I'm Chan Gar-lok.

You've travelled far to come here. Please get some rest first.

There's no need. Elder Chow, we've heard that

our Fourth Brother has taken refuge at your villa

so we came here at once.

We ran into our Fourteenth Brother on the way.

He told us everything.

Why aren't you talking??

Turn over the bastard who betrayed our Fourth Brother,

you old fart!

What did you say, you hunchback?!

Shut your mouth, you bitch!

So all you Red Flower people do is fight with your words?

In that case, Elder Chow, allow me to exchange

a few moves with you.

If you win, then we'll leave immediately.

But if you lose, then you must turn over your son to us.

Please.

Sunhin!

Forgive me.

Master! The villa is on fire!

What?! Put out the fire now!

Yes!

So you want my son, right?

Fine, you can have him.

Come with me!

You can do whatever you want with him now!

My younger brother was coerced into telling the truth.

When Father found out that they took your Fourth Brother,

he accidentally killed him in a rage.

So you want to settle the score, right?

Fine, go ahead and kill me and my parents too!

Elder Chow, I have falsely accused you. Please forgive me.

Please forgive us, Elder Chow!

Please get up, everyone. Get up. Please.

Elder Chow, we can never repay you for your gratitude.

Master! Master! The fire is getting out of control!

We have to abandon the villa!

What?!

Elder Chow!

Brothers, let's help them put out the fire!

Let's go!

I'll carry the coffin!

No!! I have to stay with Ying-kit!!

Madam Chow...

- Mother! - Madam Chow!

Elder Chow...

I have to stay with Ying-kit...

Who do you think could have done this, Ching-tung?

The tribesmen told me that Siu-wai was here.

This has to be the work of those Ching dogs!

I'm worried that this is just the beginning.

This is just the beginning, Ching-tung?

What do you have in mind?

Now that Siu-wai has gone back to the capital,

I want to go there myself and see

what conspiracy he and his officials are plotting,

then I'll decide the next move.

Fine.

"WAN SHEK VILLAGE MAGISTRATE"

Get in there.

Greetings to you, Your Majesty.

Leave us, all of you.

Yes!

So, what did your Chief Yu tell you after he visited me?

About what?

About... my background.

Before we visited you, Chief Yu wrote everything down

in a letter. Then, he sealed it and gave it along with

the two evidence items to a confidant.

Was he worried that he might be killed?

Of course. If we were indeed killed, then

his confidant would open the letter

and follow his instructions accordingly.

Now that our Chief Yu is dead,

I don't think killing me will be of any use to you either.

You're no fool.

Your Majesty, shouldn't you execute Man Tai-loi

for his assassination attempts?

My excursion here is much more than

just executing him.

"To win in battles, you must know your enemy"

Red Flower Society is our enemy.

Now that Chan Gar-lok has become the new chief,

I'll have to get to know him better.

Assassins!!

Your Majesty, Chan and his men escaped.

Your Majesty, by letting them go now,

there will be grave consequences.

Capturing Chan Gar-lok will not be easy.

Besides, Jiu-jung, even with your "Jade Sword",

you almost lost to him last time!

We have three battalions and five cavalry divisions here

and they were still able to come and go.

I'm beginning to like this guy.

Your Majesty! The Red Flower rebels are on the move again.

Just as I expected.

You're indeed wise, Sire.

Where is Siu-wai's army now?

General Siu-wai and his troops have positioned themselves

on the south side of Chek To Crossing.

So he has done what I told him?

Yes, Sire. Your orders were carried out accordingly.

That's good then.

Lord Cheung, the road ahead is quite treacherous.

Hidden dangers may be awaiting us.

I think we should turn around and find a safer route.

By His Majesty's orders, no matter what happens,

we must keep going West.

Don't stop! Keep going!!

We've been expecting you, Lord Cheung.

Guard the prisoner!

Yes!

Brother!

Bing!

Brother!!

Bing.

Let him go!!

Man Tai-loi is in my hands! Approach me and I'll kill him!!

Let Fourth Brother go!

Cheung Jiu-jung! Do you really think you can hold me hostage?

I'm not afraid of death!

Brother.

If you die, then I will die with you.

Stop!

Cheung Jiu-jung! Let our Fourth Brother go, and I'll let you go.

Fine. Move!

Brother!

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

Charge!

Release the arrows!

Retreat!!

Lady Ching-tung! Lady Ching-tung!

What is it?

We have just received a message.

It says that Chief Moocheulan had agreed to a truce

with the Ching Emperor.

A truce? That means father will have to offer

my sister to the Emperor!

What should we do now?

I can't let father offer Xiang Xiang to him.

He will ruin her life!

Tell everyone to pack up. We're going back to Tibet.

Yes!

Get out of the way!

"THE VICEROY'S MANSION"

Greetings, Your Majesty!

Your visit here took us by surprise. Please forgive us.

You may rise.

Yes, Sire!

Viceroy Lee, have you reassigned all the troops?

Your Majesty, there are now 100,000 troops here at Hangzhou.

Even if all the Red Flower rebels show up,

I'm confident we will capture them all!

"ON LAN HOUSE"

It's been so many years. Even the name has changed.

"GLORIFY THE NATION"

"ON LAN HOUSE, FORMERLY CHAN'S MANSION"

He still remembers home.

Who dares to block our way?!

Stop fighting, all of you!

What did you say?? It was stolen?!

Do you know what's inside that box?

It's a jade jar from the Muslims to His Majesty

as a token for the truce!

It's a royal gift!

Losing the jar is like losing face for our country!

His Majesty will be so mad if he finds out about this,

and he'll cut off my head for sure!!

Viceroy, the Red Flower rebels ask you to meet

with them at West Lake if we want the jar back.

What?!

Our Viceroy will only allow you to come in, Chief Chan.

Wait for me outside then, Seventh Brother.

Chief... Beware of their evil schemes.

Don't worry. I'll be careful.

Chief, you're returning the jar to them already?

It's important that we keep our promise.

Fine.

I'm here on Viceroy's orders! Let us in!

Man Tai-loi is in there. Remember. Make it quick.

Fourth Brother!

Chief?!

Something's wrong!

What happened?

Brother! Are you all right?

I'm fine.

Chan Gar-lok! We meet again.

Lord Cheung! Long time no see.

Don't let any one of them escape!

Yes!

Get inside!

Don't go after them!

Something's not right, Seventh Brother.

Cheung seemed to have let us come in here on purpose.

Could this be...?

Release the arrows!

Chief! This house is filled with explosives! Get out of there!

Let's go!

Hurry!

Go!

Careful now.

We were able to escape, thanks to this stranger.

Fourteenth Brother?!

It's that Chan Gar-lok and his Red Flower bandits again!

Please calm your anger, Your Majesty.

Even though they have rescued the criminal,

we were able to get back the Muslims' gift safe and sound.

Please take a look.

Your Majesty, there is a deserted town ahead.

We should take shelter there while we wait

for the sandstorm to pass through.

As you wish.

Protect His Majesty!

You're awake.

Did you save me, miss?

Yes. You were wounded by the arrows.

But don't worry. You'll be fine.

"THE VICEROY'S MANSION"

What's with the commotion?

Your Majesty, the ladies from brothels all over Hangzhou

have gathered here at West Lake

to compete in a mock contest for the "Brothel Scholars".

What?! How can they make fun of

our national scholar exam like this??

Move! Get out of the way!

No!!

Man Tai-loi! You've finally appeared.

I'm the one you want. Don't harm the innocents.

I will keep harming them until I catch you again.

Just surrender.

Then catch me, if you can!

Cheung Jiu-jung! You're not going anywhere.

- Third Brother! - Brother!

Cheung Jiu-jung! What do you have to say now?

Cut the crap and just kill me!

You...

Hold it!!

"REVEREND MA'S RESIDENCE"

Are you all right, Fourteenth Brother?

Chief.

Fourteenth Brother.

Yu-tung.

Master!

Your face...

Reverend Ma, Fourteen Brother risked his life to save us.

Chief Chan, I have a request.

Please allow me to take this traitor back to Wu Tang

so that the Wu Tang priests can reprimand him.

You're too kind, Elder Luk.

Since Cheung Jiu-jung is a Wu Tang disciple,

it's only proper for Wu Tang to castigate him.

Pai Chun.

Yes.

Where is Cheung Jiu-jung?

He has yet to return from pursuing the Red Flower rebels.

Oh?

Your Majesty, to avoid giving the Red Flower rebels

an opportunity to harm you, perhaps you should not

visit the lake.

I am going regardless.

Your Majesty... Viceroy Lee has a point.

Can't you two be my guards for once?

Yes!

Bravo. Her singing is beautiful!

This way, gentlemen.

Please.

Please.

Miss Yuyee! Master Tung Fong is here to see you!

Greetings to you, Master Tung Fong.

It is my utmost fortune to have

such a prestigious guest like you here.

Master, we will wait for you outside.

You, over there.

And you, over there!

Yes!

Looks like your personal safety is very

important to you, Master Tung Fong.

Good observation, Miss Yuyee.

You're not like other ladies of the brothel.

You're too kind. I can also tell that

you're pretty extraordinary yourself.

Am I right?

But of course!

Looks like His Majesty isn't here to listen to her singing!

Who cares? As long as he's still in the next room.

Master! Are you all right?

You're so bad, Master Tung Fong!

Sir, it's better that we not interrupt him while he's having fun.

But I have a bad feeling about this.

I have to check it out.

Let's go!

Sir, everything is fine.

See?

I still have a bad feeling about this.

Where did that woman and her maid go?

We don't know.

Why is it so quiet now?

Come on!

Master? Master!

Your Maje...

Oh no!

Pai Chun!

Guards? Guards!!

Red Flower Society again!

Now I regret that I was too lenient with you people.

I should have executed you, Man Tai-loi!

You wouldn't. Aren't you worried

that your secret will be revealed?

This so-called secret is nothing but hearsay and rumour!

Why did you bring me here? What do you have in mind?

Catch.

I want to see your Chief!

I've been waiting for you.

Your Majesty... may we talk in private?

Fine.

Look at this natural beauty.

This should have been a perfect abode for our Han people.

Why did it fall onto the Manchurians' hands?

"Talents abound in every generation".

This is survival of the fittest and the most capable.

It's only logical and necessary

to have a changing of the guard.

And this is not invasion?

How can you call our occupation of this vast land an invasion?

This is a conquest!

This battle of words is not going to solve our problem.

Then what do you propose?

Kill me so you and your Red Flower Society

can revive the Han kingdom?

No, but you can.

What?!

You are of Han descent yourself.

You became the Manchurian Emperor only because

you were switched at birth and sent to the palace.

You are the perfect candidate to overthrow the Ching

and restore the Han rule.

What nonsense are you talking about??

You want me to bring down my own empire?

Don't lie to yourself anymore, big brother!

What did you say?? Big brother?!

Yes, you are my big brother,

and the eldest son of the Chan family.

Impossible! Listen here.

I am the Son of Heaven, the Emperor of Ching.

How dare you suggest we are related!

You can deny it to anyone else, but not to me.

Listen to me. Big Brother...

Don't touch me!

You have to face the reality.

Then you might as well kill me.

I won't kill you, but if worse comes to worse,

I'll let the world know that you are a Han.

"LUK WOR PAGODA"

Listen up, Red Flower bandits!

You are now surrounded!

Let our master go or we will kill

each and every one of you!

As long as we can stall their attack for an hour,

I'm sure the Chief will be able to take care of things.

Release the arrows!

Attack!

Charge!

Pai Chun and his men are on their way up here.

I know, but it will be a while before they get here.

Then what do you want?

To convince you to overthrow Ching and

return the country to the Han people.

What now??

Keep blocking those Ching dogs!

Go!

Third Brother! Upstairs!

I advise you to give up. You have no choice.

You're the one without a choice, big brother.

Stop calling me big brother!

If you promise me that you will discuss the plan

to overthrow Ching with us, then I will return

all proof of your true identity to you.

Why are you doing this?

Aren't you afraid I may renege on my promise?

You and I are blood brothers.

I don't want to force you.

What matters is that I want you to have no more worries

so that you can devote yourself to becoming a great Emperor.

However, if you refuse, then you'll have nothing.

Do you really think others will believe that

your so-called proof is genuine?

Dragging this out doesn't help the two of us.

If you still won't accept my proposal...

then I will kill my own brother.

You have the heart to kill me?

Yes, because I've sworn at my parents' grave

that if I can't convince you, then I will kill you first

before taking my own life.

Don't push me, big brother.

Big brother, why must you be an Emperor

who betrays his own ancestors?

If I were you, I would be an Emperor

powerful enough to change the regime and

expand even more, just like Lee Yuen,

Chu Yuen-cheung, and Chiu Hong-yan had done before!

But I am already the Emperor!

Wrong! What kind of an Emperor are you?!

You're controlled by the Empress Dowager above

and by the generals below.

To be honest, you're nothing but a puppet Emperor,

a sheep trapped in the wolves' den!

That's enough! Say no more!

You should know better than everyone else.

All it takes is one mistake for you to be abdicated

by the Empress Dowager.

By then, all your ambitions and determinations will be wasted!

Big Brother, as long as you agree to my plan,

we will support you to the fullest, so that

you can become an Emperor greater than all Emperors

that have come before you!

And if I refuse, we will see each other in the afterworld instead?

Yes!

Stop fighting!

Brothers, stop fighting!

Your Majesty!

What do you think you're doing?

Your Majesty, we've come here to... escort you back.

If that's the case, then why are you brandishing your swords?

There's no need for alarm. Retreat now!

But... Your Majesty...

Say no more! You heard what I said!

Go back outside and wait for my command!

Yes. Let's go!

"RED FLOWER SOCIETY"

Chief Yu, I have not disappointed you.

I have carried out your last wish by convincing

Emperor Qian Lung to join forces with the Red Flower Society.

Today, we shall swear a blood oath in front of your altar

as proof of his alliance.

Chief, did His Majesty really...?

I never lie. I will not renege on my promise.

I swear with my blood that I will work with the Red Flower Society.

If I betray this oath and reveal our secret alliance,

then I shall die a horrid death!

Gar-lok, your turn.

Gar-lok, allow me to drink this first.

Gar-lok, I better go.

I don't want Pai Chun to start suspecting us.

We'll meet again later to discuss our plan.

Fine. I will wait for your good news.

To be continued in BOOK AND SWORD: THE FINAL BATTLE

Chan Gar-lok: Vincent Zhao Wen-zhuo

Qian Lung: Chan Chiu-wing

Man Tai-loi: Ray Lui Leung-wai

Fok Ching-tung: Esther Kwan Wing-ho

Yee Yu-tung: Tse Kwun-ho

Princess Xiang Xiang: Ngan Wing-see

Lok Bing: Chan Hau-huen

Cheung Jiu-jung: Guo Leung

Empress Dowager: Cheng Pei Pei

Martial Arts Director: Yuen Bun