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SHAW BROS (HONG KONG) COMPANY LIMITED PRESENTS

A SHAW BROTHERS WIDESCREEN PRESENTATION

WEST SNAPPERS CORNER

WAI WANG, LAU LUK-WAH, NANCY YEN, FAN MEI-SHENG, SHIH CHUNG-TIEN

SHUM LO, KU KUAN-CHUNG, LAM FAI-WONG, CHENG KANG-YEH, YANG CHI-CHING,

KU WEN-CHUNG, WANG HAN-CHEN, KEUNG HON, CHING MIAO, LAU WAI-LING,

NORMAN TSUI, NG HONG-SANG, SHARON YEUNG, CHAN MEI-HUA, SHIH PING-PING

Open it.

Where is this person from?

Your Majesty, a famous Han specialty: A Suzhou beauty.

KU FENG - YONGZHENG

- Get the sword. - Yes.

One dislikes Han women.

- Take her out. - Yes.

Give chase!

- Let him out. Have him observed. - Yes.

Yongzheng, Emperor of the Qing dynasty.

To consolidate his power, the Emperor ruled with violence,

creating a murderous weapon: The Flying Guillotine,

executing dissidents and killing Hans.

But tyranny cannot destroy humanity.

The great men of Jiangnan rose up in rebellion,

concocting a scheme of assassination.

You've lost again.

LAU LUK-WAH - CHIANG CH'ANG-FENG

NANCY YEN - LI SSU-NIANG

KU KUAN-CHUNG - PAI CHENG-KUAN

FAN MEI-SHENG - LI SHENG-NAN

The Dragon swordplay of Tienxin's Li Ssu-Niang is admirable.

Jiangnan's Fastest Sword, Chiang Ch'ang-Feng,

really lives up to his fame.

I don't believe it's that great.

Li Sheng-Nan, how can you be so rude?

I haven't seen it, of course I don't believe it.

So you're Jiangnan's Fastest Sword?

This is Tienxin's Dragon Sword expert?

Shui Shang-P'iao.

If these two show me their skills, I'll see for myself.

Such trivial skill doesn't bear mentioning.

The thugs were watching me closely, so I'm late.

Pardon me.

Is everyone here?

Brother Pai T'ai-Kuan hasn't arrived yet.

As you are all aware,

that tyrant Yongzheng brutalised loyalists and indiscriminately killed innocents.

SHIH CHUNG-TIEN - KAN FENG-CH'IH

Those in the Central Plains are suffering.

Various heroes have now gathered at Danxia Mountain,

preparing for righteousness by Killing and removing the tyrant.

You have a responsibility.

In this urgency, we'll go to Danxia Mountain at once.

SHIH SZU - NA-LAN

- Na-Ian?? - Hero Kan??

Na-Ian, why have you ventured here?

Pai T'ai-Kuan failed to assassinate Emperor Yongzheng.

The Flying Guillotines are coming. This place isn't ideal!

I can't stay long. Farewell.

Brother Kan, who is she?

One of us. Na-Ian, daughter of the Military Secretary.

Brother Pai failed.

- Let's go. - Big brother!

WANG CHUNG - PAI T'AI-KUAN

- Big Brother. - Pal T'ai-Kuan,

you took matters into your own hands and alerted the enemy!

Not only did it ruin our plan,

but we also don't know how many righteous people will be beheaded.

Big Brother, it's my fault.

Rash people like you shouldn't go to the Mountain!

Big Brother, I...

The Flying Guillotines! Go!

LO LIEH - PAO YING

WAI WANG - KANG CHEN-FENG

Ma T'eng?

TILUNG - MA TENG

Warrior Ma, hold on!

Come with us to Danxia Mountain.

- What for? - To kill Yongzheng.

- No. - Why not?

- I can't do it. - Ma T'eng.

Are you afraid?

Brother, don't be rude.

As Warrior Ma cannot discuss it, we'll meet another time.

Farewell.

All of you take care.

Useless!

You couldn't even capture Ma T'eng!

We ministers are incompetent; Such crime warrants death.

Ma T'eng is an expert on the Flying Guillotine.

He understands its principles and can counter them.

If he's not caught, there'll be endless trouble!

- Minister Pu Lu. - Present.

These are the reports from Jiangnan in one day.

- Have them read! Rise! - Yes.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Damn the eight warriors inciting the commoners to rebel!

Assassinating court officials,

even daring to come to the Palace last night to take my head?

- Come. - Yes.

- Summon Pao Ying and Kang Chen-Feng. - Yes.

A decree from the Emperor.

- Summon Pao Ying. - Present!

- Kang Chen-Feng. - Present!

- Enter the Palace. - Yes.

- Kang Chen-Feng. - Pao Ying.

Bowing to the Emperor.

Have you found out the whereabouts of Ma T'eng?

Your servant has.

But Ma used a iron umbrella to block the Guillotine.

- Therefore... - You're both worthless.

You can't even find Ma T'eng!

I have a good idea which will surely corner Ma T'eng.

- Come here. - Yes.

No matter the size of the village or town, as long as it's a Han,

we'll kill one person out of ten families every three days,

forcing them to give up Ma T'eng.

- I also have an idea. - Speak.

Hang their corpses on the roads;

Let Lu Ssu-Niang and Kan Feng-C'hih see them.

Good, kill two birds with one stone.

- Just do it. - Yes.

- Pass on my decree. - Yes.

- Capture the Han people. Behead them. - Yes.

REWARD FOR CAPTURE

I hear they're looking for you everywhere.

I'm really worried about you.

Yu-Ian.

The shoes are ready, try them.

Yu-Ian, all these years, you've followed me and suffered a lot.

Hiding everywhere, never without a good day.

Little Hsiang's dad...

Say no more.

As long as you're by my side, no matter how hard it is,

I won't complain.

It's just Little Hsiang has reached the age to go to school.

Dad.

Hurry back to sleep.

Remember my words.

If one day I really do leave you,

take Little Hsiang, change your names, and go far away.

It can't be... You can't...

Yu-Nan, you should understand.

Some people can't live for themselves.

I don't understand, I don't want to!

At three o'clock noon, the execution.

They're innocent! Save them!

They're innocent!

Halt.

- Ma T'eng? - I'm the one the court wants.

I will go with you, let them go.

All right.

Release them. Bring Ma T'eng up.

Yes.

Thank you, hero.

According to His Majesty's decree,

criminal Ma T'eng, once caught, should be executed on the spot.

Yes.

Little Hsiang's dad!

Slash!

Go, quick!

Go, quick!

Who has jurisdiction over Jiangnan?

I, your servant.

- Come in and speak. - Yes.

Do you know your sins?

We do.

Ma T'eng has not yet been toppled.

What should be done?

We ministers are incompetent and warrant death.

If you warrant death, I'll fulfil that.

- Slash them. - Your Majesty!

The Emperor fulfils your death, why don't you thank him?

Servant dog!

- Slash them! - Yes.

- Take them away. - Yes. Go!

Go!

Wait.

Salutations, Grand Teacher.

Halt!

Teacher, halt!

What's the matter?

You have the privilege to enter the study. I too have the power to frisk you.

- Frisk me? - By decree of the Emperor.

All right, frisk then.

What is this?

Don't you know it's a snuff bottle?

How do I know there's no concealed weapon? I'll return it when you leave.

Servant dogs!

Salutations, Your Majesty.

Teacher.

- About the three ministers... - Very busy with country business.

Wait a moment, teacher.

- Kang Chen-Feng, Pao Ying. - Present.

I decree that any court official who dares to defend the three of them

will be guilty as they are.

Yes.

His Majesty has decreed

whoever dares to defend Ch'en Pu-Tsung, Li Cheng, and Kuan Yung will be as guilty.

May I ask, Your Majesty, what crime did the three commit?

As admirals of Liangjiang, they have failed to quell the rebellion.

Your Majesty, do you know why the people are rebelling?

What?

The people will follow justness, or they'll rebel. Have you forgotten?

I don't want the people's hearts, I just want the kingdom of Jiangshan.

Without people's hearts, how can there be a kingdom?

One doesn't need to argue with you.

Had you not been my teacher of 20 years, you would not have my mercy.

Your Majesty.

- Return. - Please revoke your decree.

Your Majesty, I beg you.

Don't be so interfering!

Come here!

- Present! - Slash the three of them.

- Your Majesty. - Slash!

Yes.

- Drag them out. - Go!

Your Majesty, violence will only conquer the world,

it cannot conquer the people's will!

What insolence!

Go!

Kill more innocents, and the foundation of Qing will be ruined by you!

You dare to deceive sovereignty? Such a heinous crime!

- Execute his whole family. - Yes!

Your Majesty, you mustn't be dogmatic!

We beg for mercy.

My words are ordained by Heaven. You're forbidden to defend them!

Slash!

You're so incapable!

My lord!

My clean area has been sullied. Get rid of them.

Yes.

Your Majesty, aren't you afraid of being a laughingstock in doing this?

You're old and shouldn't be an official in the court.

Go back to your hometown.

- Pao Ying, Kang Chen-Feng. - Present.

Take his hat and see him out.

Yes.

Hold it!

You needn't do it!

No need to see me out either.

Teacher, one thanks you for your years of guidance.

I am not your teacher.

Confucius bears no pupils of your ilk.

For the sake of the former Emperor, I give you further guidance.

Farewell, Your Majesty.

The snuff bottle?

Servant dogs.

Farewell, Grand Teacher.

Farewell.

TYRANNY WILL LOSE, THE TYRANT WILL PERISH

Pao Ying, Kang Chen-Feng.

Yes.

Present.

Send him off.

SLASH - Yes!

Thank you, hero, for saving my life. You have my gratitude.

- Not at all, Royal Teacher. - You are...?

Na-Ian, daughter of the Military Secretary.

I came here to save you.

We can't stay here. Please shelter in Guan Yin Temple for a while.

Miss Ts'an Chien.

What's the matter?

Miss Ts'an Chien, we've orders to capture the Teacher. Have you seen him?

He is not here. Go away!

Yes.

Miss!

What are you doing here?

Fool. What do you think I'm doing?

Miss, I know you're practising your sword.

I want to try my swordplay

on your head.

- Miss! - Scram!

Yes. Let's go.

Teacher, it's all right.

Miss, I don't understand.

Why are you helping me behind your father's back?

Your help is needed to accomplish great things.

- What great things? - The assassination of Yongzheng.

You...

To be honest with you, sir,

my mother was also a Han.

Yongzheng actually forced my dad to divorce his wife,

as a sign of allegiance.

Dad dared not disobey the Emperor.

But it was difficult to forsake the love between husband and wife. A dilemma.

As a result, my mother...

She committed suicide.

Moreover, Yongzheng is brutal and a tyrant, killing innocent people indiscriminately.

As long as he lives, Han people will not have a day of peace.

- You're right. - Sir Chang,

I'll bury your family for you.

I hope you can help us.

I admire your integrity,

but killing Yongzheng will be as difficult as ascending the heavens.

Even if he was in Heaven, I'd break through the sky.

Dressing as Korean ambassadors to assassinate Yongzheng

is a hopeless task.

Sacrificing a life for the head of a tyrant

is worth it.

Right, let's all draw lots to decide.

- I'll go. - GO DOWN IN HISTORY.

You look like a bandit, not a prince. How can you go?

- Let's draw again. - No need.

I'll go.

GO DOWN IN HISTORY

Teacher, this is a list of gifts for the tribute.

According to the rules of the Palace, others cannot view it. Correct?

Correct.

We’ll conceal the poisoned blade in this special shaft

so that searches can be avoided.

- The concealed weapon? - Don't touch it!

This is the Ten-poison Blade. The poison enters through a cut.

Never mess with it.

Old sir, you may not believe this, it was left by my great grandfather.

Look.

It's black.

Yongzheng lives with a black heart. When he's dead, he'll turn black too!

Well, he deserves it!

Old sir, where do you think it should be hidden?

Put it down, put it down here.

Brother Ch'ang-Feng, do you know how to use it?

As long as you press it lightly, the hidden device will pop up.

It's all right, don't press it.

Everyone has changed their clothes,

why are you still playing the xiao?

I can only play a xiao.

Isn't that what you said?

I was wrong about you before.

Forgive me.

Then I'll punish you into doing two things for me.

I’m willing to do anything for you.

Tell me.

My mother has white hair.

- I’m afraid this mission... - I'll take care of her.

Trust me.

I have a friend who has travelled the martial world with me.

Keep him company when I'm gone.

- Who is that? - This.

It's dawn.

Brother, take this.

We brothers will prepare a feast upon your return.

Even if I don't return,

my spirit will be with you for sure.

WEST SNAPPERS CORNER

Halt.

According to Qing law, anyone entering the Palace has to be frisked.

Frisk him.

My lord, you cannot open this.

It's a tribute to the Emperor. Until he has seen it, it cannot be opened.

Ts'ui Chin-YU, the Ambassador of Korea, to see His Majesty.

Long live the Emperor.

A tribute from our humble kingdom. Please take a look, Your Majesty.

Korea suffered from a prolonged drought, and the five grains were not harvested.

You were still able to pay a timely tribute.

- Pass on my decree to serve up tea. - Yes.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

- Ts'ui Chin-Y. - Your Majesty.

The monarch of Shunde is already in his seventies.

How has he been?

Thanks for your blessing, Your Majesty! The King of Shunde is in good spirits.

The Ming General, Lee Soon-Sung, defeated the Japanese pirates in Busan.

He fought a good battle.

Thank you, Your Majesty. Small victories are a trifle.

Nonsense!

That battle was completely lost.

The King of Shunde has been dead for more than 100 years.

How can he be in good spirits? Seize him.

Yes!

If you want to pretend to be Korean,

remember to get down on your knees.

You already have a concealed dagger; You should wear armour for protection too.

- Who are you? - A debt collector.

Ten days in Yangzhou and undertaking literary inquisition!

How much blood do you owe the people?

A pity.

There is still a bit more debt owed.

Ch'ang-Fung,

I hope your spirit in Heaven will see us fulfil your legacy.

My rice! My lord!

Don't move.

- What's the meaning of this? - I give you ten taels of gold.

- Open it. - Yes!

A GOLD REWARD FOR KILLING TRAITORS

Fourth Brother!

Come up!

His Majesty has arrived.

Where is the abbot?

- One wants to see him. - Yes.

- More medicine. - Yes.

His Majesty summons you.

Let him wait.

What a nerve, not welcoming His Majesty.

- Defying the decree! - Halt.

- Yes. - What's the hurry?

Your Majesty, you demonstrated kindness to Lama Ku Pen;

Inviting him from Tibet to the court

and converting Hsuan Hsu Palace into a monastery. He...

How dare he not come to meet us. This monk can't be spared.

How dare you!

What do you know?

- Tell the lama's guards to stand down. - Yes.

The Emperor has decreed the guards to stand down.

What mistake did I commit?

He is well versed in mechanics

and knows how to make various concealed weapons.

I want to make use of him.

You are wise, Your Majesty.

Forget about the formality.

Salutations, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

For being late in receiving you, I warrant death.

One will not blame you.

- Come in. - Yes.

This is a precious tribute from Korea.

I give it to you for your use.

His Majesty is very considerate.

Also, that monk hat of yours,

I would also like to give you a new one.

I want to appoint you Chief of Security of the Qing Dynasty.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

It's just that I'm not worthy of this.

Earnt from accomplishments.

Earnt without virtue or competence, how can I be worthy of His Majesty?

I want you to improve the Flying Guillotine.

Could it be that someone has defeated His Majesty's Flying Guillotine?

Who was it?

Ma T'eng, the traitor.

The Guillotine is the Royal weapon. It beheads from 100 paces.

A strong rotating force, it's invincible in the world.

How can he defeat it?

Simply with this.

A broken umbrella!

A very smart mind.

You'd never think that a martial artist could come up with this principle.

With the help of the iron umbrella's upward thread,

the Guillotine bounces off whilst the blades are closed.

And the people I sent to use the Guillotine

have been hurt by the ricochet when it bounces back from the umbrella.

Doesn't it mean my Royal weapon has become useless?

Rest assured, Your Majesty.

All things in the world are interdependent.

I'll have a solution.

I'll improve the Guillotine and defeat the iron umbrella.

Excellent. When will it be finished?

It won't be achieved in a day.

The sooner the better.

The Sequential Flying Guillotine. It's invincible!

Is it no different from before?

Your Majesty, there is a marvel inside.

One has to try this.

- Servant. - Present.

I decree the Palace gate be locked.

- No one is allowed to enter. - Yes.

WEN YUAN CORNER

Your Majesty, are you satisfied?

You designed it well.

- Thank you, Your Majesty. - Congratulations, Your Majesty.

No matter how good Ma T'eng is,

he can't defeat the Sequential Flying Guillotines.

You can discern the marvel behind this?

I understand. Two Flying Guillotines put together,

when blocked by an iron umbrella, will trigger the mechanism.

In defending below, one cannot defend above.

Hsiao Ch'i-Tzu, people in the Palace say you're quite smart.

You're not bad.

- Thanks for the compliment, Your Majesty. - Rise.

Yes.

Come here.

Yes.

- Hsiao Ch'i-Tzu. - Present.

Do you know martial arts?

I have studied!

If I hadn't learned martial arts, how could I serve the Emperor?

One will appoint you to an important role.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

- Go over there. - Yes.

- One will test the Guillotine on you. - Yes.

Your Majesty, you want your servant to test it?

Go on.

Yes.

Go over there.

Congratulations, Your Majesty, on the successful Flying Guillotine test.

Listen, all of you.

The secret of the Sequential Flying Guillotine can't be made known.

Yes.

May I put my life at risk and ask, why did His Majesty kill Hsiao?

People who show off their cleverness and like accepting compliments

cannot keep secrets.

Your Majesty is wise.

- Chief Ku Pen. - Your Majesty.

You invented the Sequential Guillotine. That's quite an achievement.

I'll give you 10,000 taels of gold.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Pao Ying, Kang Chen-Feng.

Present.

I decree the Minister of War to assemble the disciples of the Upper Three Banners.

Select the brave ones to retrain with the Sequential Guillotine.

Yes.

- Come back. - Yes.

I want you to let Ma T'eng, Kan Feng-Ch'ih, and the lot

have a taste of the Sequential Guillotines.

Yes.

Lord Lu, it's important. You must be careful.

Yes.

You'll be at the forefront whilst I am in the rear.

A two-ended approach.

Capture Ma T'eng at the blacksmith's shop in Pingjiang town.

Understood.

- Also, you should change your hat. - Thank you for the promotion, Lord Kang.

You thank me too soon.

- Wait. - Who is this?

She's my daughter, Na-Ian.

Lord Kang, your swordplay is amazing.

Seems like yours isn't bad either.

She has liked to practise martial arts from a young age.

I could serve His Majesty in the future.

What were you doing hiding behind the screen?

I've brought medicine for Dad.

- Dad. - Good, good.

- Farewell. - After you, my lord.

We'll make an overnight detour to save Ma T'eng, ahead of the vultures.

Pay attention, everyone.

Miss Na-Ian, you can't come with us.

And you three must proceed to Pingjiang to scout the situation ahead of others.

Don't worry.

We can walk in the water, in the mountains, and on the road.

We're familiar with this area.

Beware, everyone. There'll be guards along the way with concealed Guillotines.

FENG SHENG'S BLACKSMITH

Boss, any good choppers?

Yes.

- How much? - Five copper coins.

Thank you.

DANGER, ESCAPE

Go quickly. We can stall them.

Warrior Ma!

Flee with your loved ones.

Go!

Yu-Ian?

Little Hsiang?

Dad!

Little Hsiang's dad!

It is you the Emperor wants

if you come with us!

All right, I'll go with you.

Release them first.

I don't trust you.

Dad!

- Take him. - Yes.

- Little Hsiang"♪ dad. - Dad!

Little Hsiang's dad.

Little Hsiang, Yu-Ian!

Remember my words...!

- Remember my words! - Go!

Yu-Ian, Little Hsiang,

I'll avenge both of you for sure.

Hero Kan, I'll come with you to Danxia Mountain.

The Sequential Flying Guillotine is really powerful.

I want to ask you one more question:

Can it be defeated again?

I have long said that all things in the world are interdependent.

- It's difficult to say. - One wants you to develop

an even more powerful Flying Guillotine.

Yes, at your service.

Hero Kan, the only way of getting into the Palace is blending in

to obtain the blueprint of the new Guillotine.

Only then will we know the way to defeat it.

Wait a moment.

I know the Palace well.

Yongzheng is insidious and cunning.

Sending a girl to sneak in and snatch a blueprint...

It's easier said than done.

You have underestimated me.

Warrior Ma, you can escape from the Palace,

so I can sneak into it.

Even if you manage to get in, you're still a sheep in a tiger"♪ mouth.

For the sake of the Han kingdom

I know there's a tiger on the mountain, but I'm going to do it.

His Majesty's Imperial Examinations.

The brave and courageous of the Upper Three Banners,

will the selected ones please enter.

Disciples of the Upper Three Banners present themselves to His Majesty.

You have been selected from a group of over 300 brave ones.

One appoints all of you as the Royal Flying Guillotine.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Take the oath!

We swear to Heaven lifelong loyalty to the Emperor.

If we renege on our vow,

all from parents to offspring will not be reborn.

By branding this word, we shall never forget our loyalty.

Those who dare to betray the Emperor will have their families exterminated.

His Majesty's departing!

What is it?

Stop her.

Who is it?

- I've come for the exam. - Right!

A group of unarmed, incapable girls. What can you do?

- Throw them out. - Yes!

- What? - Wait.

My lord.

His Majesty selects warriors and chooses the best.

We serve the Emperor by coming to the temple.

The guards were justified in not allowing us in.

How is it that you, as a minister, are blocking it?

What are you talking about?

My lord, if the Emperor knows of this, you may not bear the consequences.

What a sharp-tongued girl!

Do you know that His Majesty recruits brave men? But...

But it doesn't say anything about not having women.

Come.

Mu Kuei-Ying storms the Heaven Gate. Hua Mu-Ian takes her father's place.

And...

Dowager She is 80 years old.

My lord, you don't have the time to read, but you must have heard of them, right?

Shut up.

They were Han Chinese.

My lord.

Han Chinese women can leave a name for themselves throughout the ages.

We have heroic women amongst the daughters of the Eight Banners;

- A legacy for all time. - Right.

Come here.

I, Na-Ian, lead my clan sisters to bow before His Majesty.

Who is she?

Your Majesty, she is Lord Pu Lu's daughter.

I warrant death for my incompetence in teaching my daughter.

How dare you, Na-Ian, speak out against your superiors and be arrogant.

How should you be punished?

Our loyalty can be proven!

Your Majesty, please consider us!

You've got a lot of ambition. I wonder how your martial arts skills are?

If I didn't know any, how would I have dared to come?

- The knife, spear, sword, and lance. - Yes!

- Axe, Pole-axe, Hook and Fork. - Yes!

- Striking and leaping techniques. - We do.

Try her.

Yes.

If you can hit the red heart of the shield in the swordsman's hand,

His Majesty will pardon you.

If you miss, your whole family will be slashed!

Your Majesty.

I’m willing to risk my life.

Attack.

- Lord Pu Lu. - Present.

- You've done a good job with your daughter. - Thank you, Your Majesty.

Rise.

You two servants,

had I not auditioned candidates myself, talents would have been overlooked.

- I failed to see. - I warrant death.

- Na-Ian. - Present.

One appoints you a royal guard and the Female Flying Guillotine.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Dad!

Dad.

Na-Ian, what have you done behind my back!

Dad.

I captured Teacher Yang and you saved him.

I caught Ma T'eng and you released him.

Today, you barged into the training ground.

Dad, I

I want to avenge my mother's death.

You know the Flying Guillotines are well organised,

cruel, and brutal.

You are a girl.

- If... - I know.

I've long disregarded life and death.

This is poison; One sip and you're dead.

It's over to you. Take it.

Dad, rest assured.

I know what to do.

Hurry!

Quickly!

Hurry.

Hurry!

Don't play tricks again.

If not me, who else?

You look after the men; I, the women. I don't need you!

Who says you control the women?

His Majesty.

You dare to use the Guillotine in the Palace?

You dare to touch a girl in the Palace?

I tell you, those who bear a Guillotine are not to be provoked!

Release!

Retract!

We've done it!

- We did it! - What are you so happy about?

- This is preliminary. - Continue!

Continue tomorrow.

Wait up!

You dare to give orders?

Female Guillotines are at my disposal.

- Let's go. - You dare?

Go.

Go.

Whoever dares to go will have their head on the ground.

- You dare? - Let's go.

My lord.

- What are you doing here? - Nothing.

I had been following Na-Ian and saw her coming out of the lama's temple.

What was she doing there?

- Follow her. - Yes.

How did it go?

I got the blueprint.

- Who is it? - Pao Ying's associate.

- What now? - Take the blueprint to Danxia.

Lin Chia?

Lin Chia, what's the matter?

- What is it? - She...

Speak, speak.

You killed him to silence him. What did he see?

Lord Pao, stop your nonsense.

The Emperor is arriving!

The Emperor is arriving!

- What's the matter? - Your Majesty,

Lady Na killed my servant with a poisoned needle.

Judging from his expression as he died,

he seemingly discovered a secret of Lady Na's.

Please investigate this, Your Majesty.

- Is there really something wrong? - Yes.

- Rise. - Yes.

- Na-Ian. - Yes.

Why did you kill him?

Lift your head.

Your Majesty, our martial training area is off-limits to outsiders.

He sneaked in late at night and acted suspiciously.

I found out and asked him; He didn't say anything.

He turned and fled.

How did I know that he was one of Lord Pao's men?

I took him for an assassin. I certainly couldn't spare him.

Your Majesty, she did not see who it was,

how can she conclude it was a spy and poison unscrupulously?

Right.

Your Majesty, we have a great responsibility to guard you.

Yes.

Special care must be taken, acting without hesitation.

If I cannot do even this,

how can I still be a Female Flying Guillotine?

If His Majesty feels your servant is wrong,

you're free to do as you please.

No, no, you acted correctly.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

- He warranted death. - Yes.

- Rise, all. - Thank you, Your Majesty.

- Rise. - Yes.

The Jiangnan confidential submission is presented for your perusal.

CONFIDENTIAL SUBMISSION SUSPECTS THAT NA-LAN,

DAUGHTER OF THE MILITARY SECRETARY,

HAS ENTERED THE LAMA'S TEMPLE TO STEAL THE GUILLOTINE BLUEPRINT

Summon Ku Pen

to come and see me.

- Return to the Palace. - Yes.

The Emperor is departing.

Pao Ying, Kang Chen-Feng, Na-Ian, come along.

Salutations, Your Majesty.

- Rise. - Thank you, Your Majesty.

Ku Pen, I have summoned you in the middle of the night

over a small matter.

Did you bring the blueprint for the Sequential Flying Guillotine?

I have it with me.

Where is it?

In my possession.

Please take a look, Your Majesty.

Damn servant, how dare you frame a loyalist!

I warrant death.

- Na-Ian. - Present.

Slap his mouth for me, vent your anger.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

My lords.

It is His Majesty's decree; I dare not disobey. Please forgive me.

Get out.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

- Na-Ian. - Present.

I have something for you to do.

Thank you, Your Majesty, for your consideration.

It is to kill someone.

- Who? - Your father.

- You dare to disobey the order? - Your servant doesn't dare!

Lu Hsin secretly collaborates with traitors and intends to rebel;

A familicidal of fence.

I've considered your loyalty

and send you to kill him in a demonstration to me.

You don't have the heart to do it?

Dad has betrayed His Majesty.

He warrants death.

I am employed by the Emperor on account of his benevolence.

Righteousness before family is proper and to be expected.

- Do it right away. - Yes.

- He must not live beyond 3 am. - Yes.

Do it yourself, not by proxy.

Yes.

Forgive your unfilial daughter.

Dad.

The Emperor calls for the death of his minister: They cannot live.

A father calls for the death of his son: They cannot live.

- Dad. - This is not your fault.

Give it here.

Dad.

- Give it to me. - Dad!

Ian.

There is much to say;

It cannot be expressed in a few words.

Take care, child.

For the great Ming Dynasty.

For the Han people.

It's an honourable death!

May Dad's name be remembered forever.

FAIRNESS AND RIGHTEOUSNESS

No child is too young to know they should love their parents.

Patricide is treason.

Na-Ian, aren't you aware of this?

I only know that there is a country, not a family.

I only know that there is an Emperor, not a father.

Father betrayed His Majesty and warranted a death.

One was right about you. You are truly loyal.

- Rise. - Thank you, Your Majesty.

The rebels are rampant in Jiangnan and one intends you to investigate.

Come with me.

A careless failure.

Today I fell into the hands of that little bitch. I feel ashamed.

There's something strange about this.

Why does Lama Ku Pen have the blueprint?

Maybe she didn't steal it at all.

No.

The blueprint on Lama Ku Pen may have been a stopgap.

Because if the blueprint had been lost,

His Majesty would have wanted his head.

Right. Let's look for Lama Ku Pen.

Oh, no!

- It's lost! - SEQUENTIAL FLYING GUILLOTINE BLUEPRINT.

One has an important task to entrust to you.

What is your command, Your Majesty? I'm willing to risk my life.

- Pao Ying, Kang Chen-Feng. - Present.

- Come in. - Yes.

Saluting Your Majesty.

Listen, Na-Ian.

Present.

I will appoint you a General.

Lead the Male and Female Guillotines to quell the rebels.

Taking the decree. Thank you.

Your Majesty, eradicating traitors is important.

- I'll take my leave now. - Go.

Didn't the both of you hear that?

We heard, Lady Na.

- I'll be waiting in the training ground. - Yes.

- Kang Chen-Feng. - Present.

Do you know the method used by Na-Ian to Kill her father?

With poison.

That's right.

She was trying to preserve her father's body.

It is clear that they have a bond.

She'd regret having killed her father.

Your Majesty is wise.

Hence you should monitor her this time in Jiangnan.

Yes.

If the slightest oddity occurs, Kill first and report later.

At your service.

Right! I've got an idea.

RAINBOW CLOUD HOSTEL

Now that the Flying Guillotines are out in full force,

it's the best chance to assassinate Yongzheng.

This news must be brought to Danxia Mountain.

All of you use delay tactics to stall the Flying Guillotines here.

Sister, rest assured. We know what to do.

Go on.

All right.

Farewell.

- Ma T'eng, how is it going? - Almost there.

One more day and I'll be done with the lock for the Sequential Guillotine.

No. It's too late.

The Flying Guillotines are on their way to Jiangnan;

They'll reach Danxia tomorrow morning.

This is the best time to kill the tyrant.

Ma T'eng, you...?

Rest assured,

we'll be at the mountain tomorrow morning to deal with Pao Ying and Kang Chen-Feng.

Right. I'll go ahead, then.

The martial world is gathered to slay the tyrant on behalf of Heaven.

Until Yongzheng dies, we're not worthy.

Good.

'Unity of will is impregnable.' W hat's there to worry about?

I wish you all success!

Time is of the essence. It seems the Guillotines will arrive soon.

Depart now.

I'll stall here.

Warrior Kan, take care.

Speak up. Where is Na-Ian?

Where she ought to be going.

Still talking tough!

- You two, talk. - No!

No? If you don't, I'll take your clothes off.

All right, I'll tell you.

Where?

To kill the tyrants, remove tyranny, and rid the people of harm!

You're too cruel.

Na-Ian will come back for you one day.

Not talking?

I'll let you die slowly.

I've long disregarded life and death.

You've done so much evil. Your death is near!

How should we deal with this?

I think there's something going on.

Wang Biao, lead them to Danxia to raid the rebels.

Yes.

We'll return to the Palace to protect.

Hero Kan.

Warrior Ma.

Catch up with Na-Ian and Kill Yongzheng!

Hero Kan.

Where are my men?

Your Majesty, please leave.

Ma T'eng.

You dare to betray your vows?

I betrayed my vows and warrant death.

And the blood debt you owe the people of the world must be paid with blood.

LIGHTING: CHAN FEN RECORDING: WANG YONG-HUA

SCENERY: JOHNSON TSAO

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: LI YA-FANG STAGE MANAGERS: JIANG KUN, PANG SHING

COSTUME: LIU CHI-YU PROPS: LAl YU, YUEN CHEUNG.

MAKEUP: WU HSU-CHING HAIR: PENG YEN-LIEN

SCRIPT SUPERVISOR: LI YAN-PING