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Among the first Emperors of each dynasty

Emperor Zhao Kuang Yin was the most magnanimous.

On his mother's bid, he gave his throne to his brother.

Zhao Guang Yi and then to Guang Yi's son, De Wang.

Kuang Yin passed his throne to his brother Guang Yi.

It had been rumoured that he was

killed by his brother in the palace.

This had remained a mystery ever since.

But when Guang Yi became Emperor

he forced Kuang Yin's son, De Zhao

to kill himself.

De Zhao's son Zhao Jue was crowned Prince of Xiang Yang.

He was eager for revenge and planned for a revolts.

In his own residence he built... the House of Traps.

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"Fu An Inn"

Brother...are you alright?

Brother, never mind me, chase him.

Too late.

"Federation of the Righteous"

Who is it?

A robber.

Just by the flying dart and the light technique

one can tell that the well-renowned Brother Hua is here.

Brother Deng.

This is Hua Chong, the Butterfly.

Everyone must have heard about him.

Master Hua...

Brother Hua, since you know I'm here

why did you still shoot the flying dart?

Aren't you concerned about hurting your friend?

Precisely because I know you are here

these four darts wouldn't hit people.

You think I'd miss?

Alright, let's sit down and talk.

Brother Hua, this packet is...

It's a gift to you.

I already know what it is.

The Jade Horse lost in the palace.

There's a warrant from Kaifeng county

for the robber's arrest.

It was just a joke that day at the banquet

not knowing that you'd take it so seriously.

This is nothing.

I just don't understand why

you are here instead of the Deng Residence.

This Horse has stirred a sensation all over the country.

You sure have the guts to steal it

but I don't have the guts to keep it in Deng Residence.

Do you see what this place is?

Federation of the Righteous.

This belongs to the Prince of Xiang Yang.

He's the brother of the Emperor.

If the Jade Horse is hid at the prince's residence

even Bao Zheng wouldn't dare to come

and search the place.

Since the birthday of His Majesty is drawing near.

I'll decide for you

and send this to the Prince as a birthday gift.

Brother, that's very considerate of you!

His Majesty arrives.

Your Majesty.

No need to stand on ceremony.

I suppose this is the renowned Butterfly.

Yes, he is my sworn brother Hua Chong.

Greetings to Your Majesty.

Fine...

This is not the prince's residence.

You are my VIPs.

Please have a seat and chat.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Brother, this is Shen Zhong Yuan.

A great kung fu hero and also His Majesty's think-tank.

Nice to meet you.

I've heard a lot about you.

My sincere respects.

You're too kind.

Please.

Please have a seat.

Deng Che, chief of the Deng Fortress

to preside over the Federation of the Righteous.

I've heard from Hero Deng

that he's a sworn brother of Hero Hua.

Yes, Brother Deng's business is mine too.

I'll do whatever it takes.

Good.

I'm willing to work for Your Majesty; even risk my life.

It'd be best if Hero Hua could join us.

There are heroes all over who have pledged loyalty to me.

Once the food and weapons are ready

we can start the revolt.

The pledge of our allies would be in the House of Traps.

Hero Shen will bring.

Hero Hua to sign the pledge later.

Yes.

Your Majesty, the Jade Horse Brother Hua stole

is an Imperial treasure.

It may be a good sign that Your Majesty will be crowned.

For security, may we lock it up in the House of Traps and

bring it out for viewing on Your Majesty's birthday?

Alright.

"House of Traps"

Master Shen.

This is Hua Chong, the Butterfly.

Your fame precedes you.

I am Lan Xiao.

Also recommedated by Master Deng to work for the Prince.

It's the Iron Man brother Lan.

By the order of His Majesty, I am here to collect

the Jade Horse to be stored at the House of Traps.

Master Hua is now the VIP of the Prince's Residence.

He can come and go at any time

you needn't worry, Brother Lan.

Yes, Master Shen.

Please.

Brother Hua, please place the Jade Horse in it.

There's also a copy of the pledge

please sign it.

"Deng Che, Lan Xiao, Shen Zhong Yuan, Hua Chung"

"Fu An Inn"

Brother, don't bother me.

Do whatever you have to do.

Then wait for me at the inn.

I hear Hua Chong has joined the Prince of Xiang Yang.

I'll go to the Prince's Residence tonight and investigate.

Regardless of my investigation

I'll bring you back to Kaifeng early tomorrow morning.

Someone went in, hurry and trigger the traps.

Who are you?

So it's Lord Bao's secret emissary.

Brother Wang, your brother died at the House of Traps.

The Jade Horse which the Butterfly has stolen

is stored at the House.

There's something more important.

The list of all those participating in the revolt

is also stored in the House.

I know you are wounded badly.

But no matter what, you have to go back to Kaifeng

and tell Lord Bao about the news.

Yes.

I've been fatally struck by the Butterfly's dart

and have come here to report the news before I die.

I'll serve you again in my next life.

These two brothers are men of great loyalty.

But there's one thing which I don't understand.

Prince of Xiang Yang's rebellious acts are obvious.

Your Honour's great name is well-known

among Kaifeng.

You'd rather handle this case yourself instead of

delegating it to an inexperienced person like me.

It's precisely because everyone knows me.

If I go to Xiang Yang,

the Prince will take special precautions.

But for a person like you

smart and capable, but of low profile

the Prince will be lax in guarding against.

It'd be much easier to find out his rebellious acts.

That's why I've recommended you to the Emperor to be

the Inspector-General of the 9 provinces of Jing Shiang.

I'll send over someone to help you discreetly all along.

When you see this plaque,

you'll know that he's the secret emissary sent by me.

"Prince Xiang Yang's residence"

News from the capital.

Lord Bao recommended Inspector Yan to come here.

He has come for me.

Bao Zheng doesn't dare to come

but has asked a book-worm to spearhead the attack.

Once he arrives at Xiang Yang

I'll kill him; Let's see who dares to come again.

Of course it's very easy for you to kill Yan Chun Min.

But Kaifeng has lost Wang Dong and Wang Liang here

and it's all because of the Jade Horse.

I'm afraid it's not easy now to cover up your stay here.

If anything goes wrong

it may get His Majesty into trouble.

Your concern is indeed warranted.

Nonetheless your idea of giving a warning

isn't a bad idea.

It'd keep people from coming to Xiang Yang to inspect.

But it's not appropriate for you to do it.

Besides, it would be an overkill to involve you.

Alright, let's do it this way.

The three-hand general Cao De Yu, Fang Diao

will launch the first wave.

Yes.

Miao Tien Luk and Chai Wan

shall launch the second wave and kill him on the way.

Yes.

"Yun Lai Inn"

Please...

Sir, please.

Please...

Sir, what do you think?

Wait, what's the charge per night?

A tael and a half, you can't come by a better deal.

Little housekeeper, what do you say?

One tael.

Alright, one tael.

You must be hungry.

We have everything

I'll pick some fresh food for you.

So that you could charge us in whatever way you want?

Anyway, forget about the fresh food.

Just get a pot of rice and two dishes.

Alright.

You dare to bully people.

What are you doing?

It's not right to bully.

Sir, please adjudicate.

I came here for food and accommodation.

He said the inn is full. Well, that's alright.

But he was abusive and even pushed me

how could something like this be condoned?

Sir, if you don't mind

come and stay with me in my room.

You are quite a gentleman.

Please.

It's Brother Bai, have you eaten?

Good question; I'm hungry indeed.

Waiter.

Coming.

Anything to eat?

Just add a bit more for the pot of rice just ordered.

Order what you'd like to eat.

Anything good?

The best rice is 8 taels, medium grade is...

No one wants anything mediocre, just get the best.

What's the choice of wine?

A great choice, but no single-order sale.

Bring the whole pot then.

Okay.

Oh, fish and chicken.

Some more, oh my god.

What do you think?

How much would it all cost?

Such a big pot of wine, how are we going to finish it?

What a nuisance.

Brother Yan, I'm not used to sleeping with others.

Sorry that you need to make a compromise tonight.

Who knows if it's just a dream, only I can make sense.

Sleeping in peace here, my great ability awaits assent.

It's already dawn.

Sir, you are early.

Give me the bill, I have to set off.

Alright.

Sir, it comes to a total of thirteen taels forty-eight.

Not much; I'll give an additional three taels as tips.

Thank you...

Brother Yan, I'd rather not have any formality among us.

If we are destined to meet, we'll meet again.

Oh God, someone's killed.

Over there.

"Bandit Cao De Yu"

"Bandit Fang Diao"

If I encounter this Bai chap again, I won't be too kind.

You don't understand.

What Master Bai did seems unreasonable.

That's why it can't be overlooked.

Two robbers were killed last night at the inn

but no one knew about it, that's very unusual;

Guess it must have something to do with Master Bai.

I long to get acquainted with such extraordinary people.

Extraordinary?

His skills lie in cheating for food and lodging.

Brother Yan, what a coincidence we meet again.

If we are destined to meet, we'll meet again.

The little housekeeper is right.

Your master and I are destined to meet.

Master Bai, are you supposed to go that way?

Please...

Sir, have a seat inside.

I don't want to go that way now.

Since we've met

and there's a restaurant here

why don't we go in for a drink?

Great... please.

Brother Yan, please.

Welcome Sir...

Upstairs please.

Upstairs please.

Be careful.

Waiter, what's the best food?

Wait, who wants average food.

Bring me the best.

Alright.

Who wants single-order wine?

Bring the whole pot.

So long as the wine is good, you'll have your tips.

Thank you.

So far so good.

Brother Yan, where will you be staying tonight?

I haven't decided yet.

There's an inn ahead, it's quite good.

Why don't you go with me there?

As you wish.

"Fu An Inn"

Sir, how come you're back again?

I like your look.

Sir, you are making fun of me.

You know, it's because I like your look more and more

that's why I'm unwilling to leave.

But I don't have the money to pay;

So I went out in the street

and found this Master Yan.

Come...

This Master Yan has a lot of money.

That's why I came back.

Sir, you're making jokes.

No, I'm not. The one who'll pay is here.

I can now eat and live for free.

Boss, please offer us your best room.

Alright... Please.

Please.

Sir, is this room okay?

So far so good.

Bring the best food and whole pot of wine.

So long as it's good, you'll have your tips.

Yes...

This little housekeeper

understands me much better.

I'm not used to sleeping with other people.

Sorry to make you suffer.

Yu Mo, get up, don't be rude.

Brother Yan, this bed

we should let the little housekeeper to sleep.

"Fook On Hostel"

Brother Bai, is he the shopkeeper here?

That's correct.

This is Prince of Xiang Yang's secret place.

The shopkeeper here is supposed to be his guard.

He is called Zheng Wa.

Your identity has already been exposed.

That's why the Prince has sent someone to kill you.

Those two at the inn last time

were also guards at the Prince's residence.

Thank you for helping me twice, I appreciate that.

They are all notorious bandits

who worked as guards at the Prince's residence.

I'm just not too happy with it.

Bao Zheng is well aware of the Prince's great power.

There're so many people at Kaifeng.

Why did he have to put such an important mission on

a scholar like you?

I felt it's unfair and so I stuck my neck out.

Bai Yu Tang, you've blamed Lord Bao wrongly.

I've been protecting you secretly all the way.

Lord Yan, guess you'd recognize this.

So you are the secret emissary of Lord Bao.

You must be Zhan Zhao?

I can't tell you my real name at the moment.

But I'm not Zhan Zhao.

Bai Yu Tang, you too have despised all the heroes.

Alright, let's have a match.

Stop fooling around, we've more important things to do.

Wait until the Prince of Xiang Yang's revolt subsides.

You'll know who I am.

If you're still interested then

I'll be pleased to have a match with you.

So you're Bai Yu Tang who caused trouble in the capital

because you sought to spar with Zhan Zhao.

Your fame precedes you.

Lord Bao has been trying to recruit you

but you keep refusing.

I wonder why you would help me!

I must fight against all this injustice

and so I repeatedly played tricks on you.

But if you are a sycophant

I wouldn't care less.

Lord Bao has his own difficulties.

We'll talk about this later.

We seem to get on well.

What do you say we became blood brothers?

You're a high rank official and me just an ordinary chap.

I fear it'd be way out of my league.

You're a great hero of the time, how can you say this?

Um, I look older than you

so maybe I'll be the big brother.

If so, please

accept my greetings.

Brother.

"Inspector's residence"

Order in the court.

"Prince Xiang Yang's residence"

Your Majesty, Yan Chun Min has arrived at the office.

I didn't expect he got

the assistance of Bai Yu Tang, the Rat.

The two teams we've sent

together with Zhang Wa have failed the mission.

If I were to go, it wouldn't have come to this.

Brother Hua, no need to be angry.

Who would have thought that Bai Yu Tang

would change sides and help Bao Zheng.

That's right, maybe we ought to get rid of Bai Yu Tang.

Yan Chun Min is just a scholar

and we needn't fear him then.

Bao Zheng should be in deep trouble.

It's heard that the palace has lost the pearl crown.

This incident will be the responsibility of the Kaifeng.

No one knows who did that.

Let's just sit back and watch.

"Wanted: the thief who stole the pearl crown"

Your kung fu is marvelous.

How about working for the Federation of the Righteous.

What? I'm afraid I've gone to the wrong place.

I thought this place traded in booty.

Friend, what do you mean?

What do I mean?

I heard that this place bought booty.

I've just stolen something

so I want to bring it in and get a good price for it.

This is the Federation of the Righteous

so I must be in the wrong place.

Friend, this belongs to the Prince of Xiang Yang.

It's not the place for you to create trouble.

What? I've heard that a couple of days ago

the Butterfly has stolen a jade horse from the capital.

He becomes a VIP once he came here.

I thought this is the place

which traded in booty.

So I've also stolen something

hoping to get some profit here

not knowing that you...

I am Hua, we haven't met before.

You keep saying we are thieves

so you are teasing me, right?

Well said.

I am proud we have such a friend with us

to glorify us thieves.

You steal treasures from the palace

and became VIP once at the Prince's residence.

It's such a glorious thing to be a thief like this.

You keep talking about thievery

what do you want?

Not much.

I'm a thief too and just seek to share some glory

I've also stolen something.

I wonder if you'll take this.

Stealing is stealing, and robbing is robbing.

It depends on what you've stolen.

I'm afraid the stuff you've stolen

is no match for my jade horse.

Maybe not, do you recall

any big case recently

that is comparable to the stolen Jade Horse?

Could you be the one who has stolen the pearl crown

at the imperial palace?

Precisely.

Let's see if this is genuine or fake.

Here it is.

A treasure of the court could hardly be

replicated by ordinary folks.

So you come here today

just because you want a contest with me.

I wouldn't dare; your chained flying dart

is well-known in the martial arts world.

How would I have the guts to challenge you!

Once you fling your darts

I'll be dead.

It's good that you understand.

I'm sorry Master Hua, your darts are all here.

This is simply petty burglary, no skill at all.

What's your real skill?

Master Hua, I'm here today.

It'll be too disappointing

if we don't have a match.

Stop, we are all friends.

Brother Hua, please forgive him

this brother of mine loves to joke.

Master Shen's brother is...

The renowned Black Fox, Zhi Hua.

That's right.

Brother Hua, don't be suspicious.

Master Zhi is well known long before

for being humorous; he's a good friend.

Master Zhi, your fame precedes you.

I won't mind even if you have made fun of me.

But His Majesty's business is no small matter.

Alright...

Brother Hua has stolen the Jade Horse.

Brother Zhi has stolen the pearl crown.

They are all imperial treasures.

There're warrants for their arrest

and there's no turning back for them.

So they only have to be loyal to His Majesty.

Zhong Yuan, you know me.

I'm weird at times.

Sometimes I don't mind being taken advantage of.

If I knew what we stole

went to this same place.

You tell him that

we are doing things in

different ways.

I don't mind to let him have an upper hand

and say what should I steal

before I could prove my loyalty to His Majesty.

Let him name something and I'll steal it back.

Brother.

There's no need, we all are good friends.

It ain't so.

You know my character.

I am tough like a rock.

You must think of something.

Brother, maybe...

if you don't want to,

I'll think of something myself.

How about the seal of the special envoy.

Do you think this would be adequate?

Good, I am holding a feast to celebrate your success.

Hero Zhi's kung fu is very good

and resourceful; I think he wouldn't be in any danger.

However, we could have the feast first

while we await his return.

What are you doing?

The seal.

Sire, congratulations.

Brother Zhi has stolen the seal.

Brother Hua, sorry.

Hope I didn't dirty your clothes.

Clear the table quickly.

Congratulations on your success.

Please come to the feast.

You work very stealthily.

I am anxious to know how you did it.

I followed brother Hua's way.

I pretended to be caught.

Mr Hua, I'm teasing you, it's true.

When I left,

I was thinking,

I had to steal Yan Chun Min's seal.

How could I do it?

Stealing the seal shouldn't be difficult

the challenge is knowing where it was.

Then I thought I might as well go to his place and assassinate him.

"Police Station"

His officials naturally

were not my match.

So I pretended

to be captured by them.

Yan Chun Min asked me...

'What are you doing here?'

I replied...

'I came to kill you'

So I confessed, right?

Then he asked me...

'Who asked you to do it?'

I said...no rush...someone did direct me

and he is a man of position.

But if I didn't tell you

you would question me for sure

and might use torture on me.

I am not afraid of death, but of torture.

As soon as you write a note

that says to execute me by beheading

and put your seal on it.

Then I will confess.

Great plan.

He fell for it.

No sooner was the note written and chopped by the seal.

I moved swiftly.

I broke the ropes

and pushed down the officials. I leapt on the table

and snatched the note and the seal.

Then I jumped over the wall and ran.

At that time Yan Chun Min

was trembling under his desk.

Great.

This is the note.

The great robber Zhi Hua who set out to assassinate me

will be beheaded on sight-Yan Chun Min.

Mr Zhi, you are a true hero.

That's wonderful.

I propose a toast to you... Here, come on.

Hero Shen, after the feast please take hero Zhi

to the House of Traps

and put the seal, together with the pearl crown

and the jade horse in it.

And you also sign your name to join us.

Thank you.

You're welcome. I only hope to unite all heroes

and win back my kingdom.

"House of Traps"

His Majesty has put all these important items

in the House of Traps.

If they're stolen, wouldn't that be a waste of efforts?

Don't worry, the house has many traps;

it is fool-proof.

Mr Lan, could you demonstrate to us

how these traps work?

He'll be less worried that way.

Alright.

Behind this trap door are guards.

If the intruder has great kung fu

and they fail to withstand his attack.

They'll fall back.

The gate will fall.

But the intruders will only be trapped, not injured.

Master Zhi, please go up the stairs.

Please.

Not bad, but the intruder

might leap right on top of the stairs.

Please go up to the next floor.

Not bad.

But if the intruder has great jumping technique

he could get to the second floor easily.

The 2nd floor has the deadly copper net trap.

Brother, I heard today in the court room.

Zhi Hua pretended to be caught

and robbed the seal; was that really so?

Yes, indeed.

Zhi Hua has great skills and quite a hero.

Why do you say this?

This Zhi Hua

is notorious for his treachery.

He is known as the Black Fox.

If I were here you wouldn't have fallen for his tricks.

You went out just because of the duty.

After a day's investigation

I confirmed that the Prince formed the Federation of

the Uprighteous to unite the mercenaries

and built the House of Traps

with traps guarding stolen treasures from the court.

It is obvious Zhi Hua

has joined him and stolen your seal

to claim his credit.

I am afraid so.

You can't lose your seal.

I plan to go to the prince's residence tonight

and see how good

are that Zhi Hua and Hua Chong.

And how deadly are the traps in the House of Traps.

No doubt the seal has been lost.

With Lord Bao's support however, it would be alright.

You shouldn't underestimate dangers.

Right, but having the seal stolen is a grave matter.

Besides, I want to have a go at that Zhi Hua.

The House of Traps is very dangerous.

Wang Tung of Kaifeng also died there

we must have a meticulous plan.

Don't be rash.

Brother, where are you going?

Since you wouldn't let me go, I'm off to sleep.

That's the right thing to do.

The traps here are really deadly;

especially the copper net trap.

But if you are not here to launch it

it'd be useless.

You needn't worry.

Since Brother Lan turned off the main switch outside,

he'd need to launch the traps one by one.

If the main switch was turned on,

the traps will go into action automatically.

I see.

You understand now?

Brother Lan.

The pearl crown could be placed inside

and please sign to join in too.

Sure.

"Deng Che, Lan Xiao, Shen Zhong Yuan, Hua Chung and Chi Hua"

"House of Traps"

Master Deng guessed right.

Why let him in on purpose?

Master Deng told me privately

that he will offer me a great credit.

He said Yan Chun Min lost his seal.

So Bai Yu Tang must come tonight.

If we could get rid of him.

Yan Chun Min wouldn't do any harm

we'll have done a great deed for his majesty.

Then set the traps in motion.

Right, once inside the House of Traps.

Bai Yu Tang is dead.

Black Fox Zhi Hua?

Though my nickname is not good,

I was sent by Lord Bao.

Lord Yan, you must know this.

So you are his secret emissary, please.

I have come to return Lord Yan's seal.

Then why did you

rob it during the day?

Lord Bao asked me to sneak into the Prince's Residence.

Though I stole the pearl crown.

Prince of Xiang Yang might not be fully convinced.

The incident of the seal should shock the whole city

and Prince of Xiang Yang would have no more suspicion

and I could accomplish my task easily.

So the seal...

Before I came here

I made a fake seal

for the Prince of Xiang Yang.

The fake seal is in the House of Traps.

I have the real one.

I also asked Lord Bao to notify the court secretly

that the seal had not been lost.

All that occurred in the court room

was merely a show.

You have thought of everything.

Brother Bai was worried about the loss of my seal

and insisted on going to retrieve it.

I stopped him.

I'll send someone to get him

to meet you now.

Good.

Brother Bai has great skills and is upright

but he is a bit rash.

He saw me robbing the seal

and must have felt bad.

Please explain on my behalf when he is here.

Naturally.

Master, Lord Bai is not in his room.

Oh dear, he must have gone to the House of Traps.

I'll go back at once.

Brother Lan, he must be dead

put him down.

Bai Yu Tang is dead.

He's dead.

I was thinking,

descendants of late Emperors are vying for the throne.

Heroes are being involved

and many want fame.

Unlike us

who enjoy a care-free life on this island.

You are right, big brother

but fifth brother might think differently.

I know him well.

He is young, rash and impetuous

but he is not after fame or riches.

He might not agree to work for Lord Bao.

That's the point, fifth brother is ambitious

and would easily blend into this environment.

Once in, it's not easy to get out.

Masters!

Report to fourth master.

Master Bai and Inspector Yan Chun Min

became blood brothers.

He went to the Prince's residence to get back his seal

and died in the House of Traps.

What's to be done?

I declined lord Bao despite his many invitations

but I must avenge fifth brother.

You're right.

Coming...

We'll do according to your instructions.

Master Zhi.

Mr Xu, what do these men do?

Your Majesty birthday's is near, these are tile makers

here to mend the roof; sorry for disturbing you.

It's alright.

Check the roofs of every part of the residence

and replace the damaged tiles with new ones.

Yes...

There are many affairs I have to manage these days.

I fear I might not serve you well.

Ai Fu, come here.

He has worked here since he was a kid.

If you need anything just ask him.

Serve Master Zhi well

and don't sneak away to

practise your kung fu.

You practise kung fu too?

It's quite a funny story.

Masters like Master Zhi, Master Shen.

Master Deng and Master Hua

are all top martial artists.

Even this kid practices kung fu; what a joke!

Not really.

The best kung fu is accomplished by steady practice.

No one is born a martial artist.

When I have time I'll show you a few moves. -Thank you, Mr Zhi.

"House of Traps"

Mr Zhi, Mr Shen.

You look quite busy.

The residence must look new for his highness' birthday.

Go about your work, never mind us.

Yes.

Look at that fellow digging

doesn't he look familiar?

Who could a workman resemble?

Your kung fu is not bad.

I am a tile maker.

I am used to climbing, no kung fu at all.

Climbing is also a kind of kung fu.

There is a Sky Rat

who is known for scaling heights.

I wouldn't know about him.

Are you suspicious that those two

might be the Sky Rat, Lu Fang

and Han Zhang, the Ground Rat?

Just a little doubt.

Bai Yu Tang is dead, they should be here.

Please have some tea.

Come in...careful.

Carry it into the living room.

Here.

What are you doing here?

This is the prince's residence, don't run around.

That's great.

That's where we want to go.

Let's go.

No entry.

Let us in.

Stop that noise...

What are you doing here?

A palace should have a king, right?

Naturally.

I hear he is going to celebrate his birthday, isn't it?

Yes.

We are acrobats

and could entertain His Highness.

Right.

What has celebrating birthday to do with acrobats?

Celebrating birthday should be joyous

and should not show a crying face.

What are you doing? Get lost.

You drive us away, we'll cry.

Let us stay, we'll laugh.

Get lost.

You made Mr Xu neither cry nor laugh.

Master Zhi, Master Shen.

These two are agile.

Looks like they know some kung fu.

Zhong Yuan, what's with you?

Last couple of days you think everyone knows kung-fu

they are just street performers.

They only know magic.

That's right, we only know magic

we could shift and delude perceptions in many ways.

It's getting unacceptable, drive them out.

Get out...

Turtle is an auspicious sign for His Majesty's birthday

why drive it out?

That's right, it's a good symbol for His Majesty.

Mr Xu, you should let them stay.

Yes.

Ai Fu, come with me.

Yes.

Ai Fu, did you see that?

Yes.

These two are Lu Fang and Han Zhang

of the Five Rats.

Ai Fu, what do you intend to do?

Whatever Master Zhi says.

Well said.

You seldom talk.

Maybe you'd like to tell me what's on your mind.

I think Master Zhi knows that very well.

Being a nobody in the Prince's residence.

I don't know when I'll have a successful career.

What would you consider as successful?

Make a name for yourself in the martial arts world?

That's exactly right.

The martial arts world is full of dangers.

I've heard that your parents were security escorts

and were killed, leaving you as an orphan.

My parents were attacked

by a powerful gang and were badly wounded.

But they killed over ten of them before they died.

Everyone in the martial world regards them as heroes.

I'd rather die a glorious death

than be a slave for the rest of my life.

Good.

What if I took you as my student?

Teacher, please accept my greetings.

Now you have the opportunity

to do a great deed.

It'd all depend on your own courage.

I'll go through hell to accomplish teacher's teaching.

Report the Prince's rebellion case to Inspector-General.

Go at once.

Brother, you are wrong.

You saw that Lu Fang

and Han Zhang have bad intention.

You didn't stop them but took Ai Fu as your student

and ask him to sue the Prince, what is your intention?

Yes, I don't trust him

so I wanted to test him, then you arrived.

Ai Fu, you have planned to rebel against his highness

follow me to accept your punishment.

Right, Zhong Yuan.

It's about time for the truth

aren't you Lord Bao's secret emissary?

I couldn't hide it from you after all.

You may not wish to test Ai Fu, but I do.

I want to test how brave he is.

He went to the Inspector-General to expose the crime.

Lord Yan has yet to win the confidence of the people.

He has no choice but to go by the book.

He would inevitably suffer torture

and if he breaks down he'll mess up the whole thing.

I believe he has the guts to do it.

How did you guess?

I am Lord Bao's secret emissary?

Merely a guess.

I heard you didn't show Hua Chong the traps

when you brought him along to the House of Traps.

When you brought me there

you asked Lan Xiao to show me how each trap worked.

It was obvious you wanted to show me

how they worked.

That gave me the lead.

"Kai"

Lord Yan.

Hero Zhi.

Yu Mo, wait at the door

no one comes in here without permission.

Yes.

You must have something in mind in coming here.

You must know.

Bai Yu Tang has 4 blood brothers.

Lu Fang, the Sky Rat and Han Zhang, the Ground Rat,

Xu Qing, the Mountain Rat and Jiang Ping, the River Rat.

The five of them live on Xian Kong island

calling themselves the Five Rats of Xian Kong.

People call them the Righteous Five.

I heard brother Bai mention this.

Lord Bao had long wanted to recruit them

but they kept declining.

Now because of Bai Yu Tang's death

they have accepted the invitation from Lord Bao

to avenge Bai Yu Tang.

I suspected that now they have

sneaked into residence of the Prince.

Now in the residence of the Prince

there're 6 secret emissaries of Lord Bao staying there.

Besides me and the Four Rats

there is also Shen Zhong Yuan.

They all have the plaque of Kaifeng.

I know.

The men inside the Prince's residence

would be adequate to do the job.

If you wish to capture the Prince,

you could do it now.

In any case he is the grandson of the late emperor.

He enjoys a respected position.

If we don't have a legitimate reason

how could we search his place and the House of Traps

and retrieve the stolen treasures

and the list of the rebels

to prove his treason.

I have made some preparations.

There's a servant named Ai Fu at the Prince's residence.

This kid is sharp and courageous.

He's good in kung fu and

awaits a good chance.

I've already taken him as my student.

Day after tomorrow is the birthday of the Prince.

It'll be a busy day at the Residence

I've asked him to appear in court to sue the Prince.

Would this be an excuse then?

Yes, indeed.

By the law of Song, if a slave wants to sue the master

he'd have to suffer flogging.

I fear he can't endure torture and change his confession

that'll cause more troubles.

Don't worry.

This kid will be able to tolerate.

You then bring Ai Fu to cross-examine with the Prince

while I'll bring my men to the House of Traps

to catch them unprepared.

This way they can't deal with two things at one time.

Order in the court.

Bring the complainant.

Yes.

Kneel.

What's your name?

Ai Fu, I am a servant of the Prince's residence.

What is your complaint?

I want to report a revolt case.

Someone at the Prince's residence wants to revolt?

It is the Prince of Xiang Yang himself.

How dare you, you are only a young servant.

Do you realise that this is a serious accusation?

Prince holds great respect, if you accuse him wrongly

you'd suffer the consequences.

I am young but not ignorant

and I won't dare talk foolishly.

Prince has really recruited rebels preparing for revolt.

I love my country

and that's why I risk my life to report the case.

Is that really so, what proof do you have?

The Jade Horse and the pearl crown which the court lost

are hidden in the House of Traps.

The ones who stole them, Hua Chong, Zhi Hua

are hiding at the Prince's Residence too.

If Your Lordship would send men to search there

you'll catch them red-handed.

Do you know that a servant suing his master

will have to suffer flogging?

I am here to risk life for my country.

My own life is of no importance to me.

Alright, prepare for the instruments of torture.

Yes.

Ai Fu, do you want to change your confession?

It's true that the Prince is planning a revolt.

I won't change it.

Good, a great hero.

Let him down.

Let's move to the residence of the Prince of Xiang Yang.

Yes.

"Prince's Residence"

Come.

Lord Yan arrives.

Lord Yan, you're here to celebrate Prince's birthday

why bother to bring so many guards with you?

Yes.

You're here for the Prince's birthday celebration.

You bring guards and dare not kneel to the Prince.

Where are your manners?

I apologize for not realising that.

But I'm not here for this purpose.

You're rude.

Your Majesty, excuse me for being rude.

I am here today because someone is suing Your Majesty

for sheltering rebels, hiding stolen goods.

How dare you!

Although I'm low in rank, I've the order of the Emperor.

Although Your Majesty is highly respectable

treason cannot be taken lightly.

You said you have the order of the Emperor

but I don't know who you are.

How can you prove yourself?

I have the seal.

Where's the seal?

Your Majesty seems to know that I've lost my seal.

Unfortunately, the one stolen was a fake one.

Yu Mo.

Yes.

It seems Yan is going to arrest His Majesty, hurry...

Master Lan, by the order of Master Shen.

Yan Chun Min is taking his men to arrest His Majesty.

There are people fighting in the hall.

Master Shen told me to ask you

to take some men to help.

Yes.

Master Lan, what are we going to do?

Let's turn on the traps first.

How cunning of Lan Xiao!

I suppose he'd be sent away by Shen Zhong Yuan

not realising that he'd turn on the traps before going.

Don't blame me if you're dead.

The trap is activated.

Finally there's no need to be left dangling anymore.

Brother Han.

You must be Brother Zhi, the Black Fox.

Alright...Yan Chun Min.

You said someone is suing me for treason.

Who's the plaintiff?

Of course there's someone.

Bring Ai Fu.

Yes.

So it's this Ai Fu.

Who's he?

He's a servant at our residence.

Servant suing the master.

Yan Chun Min, do you know the laws of our regime?

Of course I do.

Your Majesty, please have a look at Ai Fu's wounds.

I have already flogged and cross-examined him.

Take this traitor away.

Yes.

Your Majesty wants to silent him?

Capture Yan Chun Min too.

Yes.

Hurry.

There's a Copper Net upstairs, it's terrible.

It was said that brother Bai died there.

That's correct.

But just standing here won't help either.

At least we have to try.

That's correct.

Then I have to hang in the air again

we may not be able to go upstairs

but do as I say and try.

Alright.

Come on.

They are Master Xu, the Mountain Rat

and Master Jiang, the River Rat.

That's us.

It's Master Zhi.

You're too kind, I am Zhi Hua.

Hey, I'm still hanging in the air.

Brother, don't worry, I'm coming.

Go...

We're going too.

Go...

Shen Zhong Yuan, you are from the Kaifeng.

Are you alright?

I'm fine.

Be careful, there's...

Brother Xu 3rd brother

3rd brother.

Brother.

It's my fault.

I think brother Bai would feel lonely over there.

I could keep him company.

Brother Xu

3rd brother Brother Xu

3rd brother.

If only Big Brother could be here earlier.

This is Zhi Hua, our Big Brother.

Brother Lu, we've met before.

Brother Zhi.

The Prince of Xiang Yang

has hidden all the treasures in here,

the Jade Horse, Pearl Crown are all in there.

How are we going to take them out?

They are controlled by traps.

Although Lan Xiao was sent away by Shen Zhong Yuan

he turned on the traps before he left.

The switches don't work here.

The key is with Lan Xiao.

Then we can't take it.

I've made some preparations.

This seal is a fake one, it's useless.

This is the Dragon Pearl Crown.

This is the Jade Horse.

What's in this box?

This...

It used to contain the list of the names

but now it has disappeared.

The list is the most important thing of all.

Brother Zhi, where else could it be?

You'd have to ask the Prince, I really don't know.

Prince of Xiang Yang is in the hall.

Although Lord Yan has brought a lot of men.

Not to mention Hua Chong, Deng Che.

Even with those guards, they can't resist them.

Let's get back quick

2nd brother, protect His Lordship.

The list is not at the House of Traps.

His Majesty, the list is not in the House of Traps.

So what?

You should realise that you have lost your power.

Hand over the list.

His Majesty might spare your life.

Everyone outside is fighting for their master.

I can't blame them, but you, who I have treated so well

turned into a traitor

and is now putting pressure on me.

Your Majesty, did you hear that?

Hua Chong and Deng Che are dead.

You'd better hand over the list.

Alright, I'll help you fulfil your career aspirations.

Take it.

Father, please forgive my incompetence.

I can only follow your footsteps to death.

Prince of Xiang Yang committed suicide, here's the list.

The list is in my stomach.

Cut me up and take it.

Then I'll cut you up.

You can get the list

but why did you let Hua Chong grab it?

Once Prince of Xiang Yang is dead, his power is gone.

This list will cause the death of many.

What do you want it for?

Fame and riches bring disasters to many.

These people used to live comfortably in the Island

now they end up like this.

I'm afraid the list can never be found.