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Sir Loong arrives

Your Majesty

Rise

Thank you, Your Majesty

Loong Foh Do

Yes, Your Majesty

What is the status of the task I gave you?

Apart from the Fourth Prince and the Fourteenth Prince

all the other princes have...

entrusted the 20 rats Your Majesty bestowed to them

to their servants

They didn't seem to care for them too much

What about the Fourth Prince?

He was nowhere to be found in the palace

I wasn't too sure

What about the Fourteenth Prince?

He appreciated your great kindness

and raised the rats all by himself

There are over 70 of them now

He can be trusted even with these small matters

he will surely be diligent and kind to his subjects

Report to Fourteenth Prince

Eunuch Wang wishes an audience

Fourteenth Prince

Rise

Eunuch Wang, any news from Royal Father?

Let's talk inside

Eunuch Wang, what is it?

Don't worry, Fourteenth Prince

you're highly praised for being good to your subjects

Has the imperial decree been completed yet?

Not yet

What did Royal Father say about the other brothers?

He didn't say anything

but I can see that the decision is made

there's no need to worry about the other princes

The only thing to be afraid of...

Afraid of what?

I'm afraid that there...may be unexpected turns

You'd better watch out

I'm going

Eunuch Wang

Come men

Yes

Where's Tsang Jing?

It's late and he's not yet back

Assassin...

Tsang Jing...

Tsang Jing, kill them

Kill them

Report to 4th prince the failure of Evil Tinshan Twins

in mission & and were killed by Tsang Jing

That's absurd, they are all good-for-nothing

I am guilty...

You can't even accomplish a small mission

Get out of my sight

Yes

Don't be angry, Your Majesty. My view is that...

in order to get rid of the Fourteenth Prince

we have to first get rid of Tsang Jing

How can this be done?

Tsang Jing is an expert in kung fu and is clever

If we can make him leave the Fourteenth Prince

...then we will succeed

Tell me what's in your mind

Lure him by money and promotion

Will this work?

Tsang Jing is just an ordinary man

He works for the Fourteenth Prince for money and fame

You can buy him

Alright, go and find Tsang Jing

Master Jing, if you're tired...

you may go back to the palace and have a rest

I want to sleep here for a while

It's so dirty, how can you sleep here?

It's better to be peaceful and quiet here

than to be consumed by fear in the palace

There are wild dogs here

They might bite you

Wild dogs are not as horrible as human beings

Tsang Jing, the Fourth Prince wants to see you

Master Jing, they're Fourth Prince's men

If he has something for me...

ask him to come himself

You worthless scum, attack...

I should feel proud of myself

I can make the 4th Prince assign the troops by himself

Jade, Pearl

Yes

They are so fierce. Should I go?

No

Tsang Jing, are you going or not?

Jade, Pearl

Drive away these 2 fierce dogs

Get lost

Go

Come back

What is it?

Did the Fourth Prince ask you to take me to him?

Without you leading the way

how can I get into the Palace?

Hero Tsang, please

Master Jing, you...

Don't worry. You go back first

I'll be back soon

Master, Tsang Jing is here

Greetings to the Fourth Prince

The man selected by the 14th prince is really capable

Mister Tsang, have a seat

What can I do for you?

Mister Tsang, your fame precedes you

I'd like to appoint you to lead the troops in my place

What do you think?

I cannot accept

You look down on me?

I won't dare to

What does that mean?

You have a galaxy of talent

who have been with you for a long time

If you hire me there'll be resentment among the others

And I won't accept if the post has very little to do.

I beg you to take back your order

You reject my offer

Then it's my loss

Go then

Please excuse me

Master, why do you let him go?

Let me tell you

This man can think on his feet

and has integrity

He is very valuable

Master, it'd better if we could get rid of him

he is a protector of the Fourteenth Prince

otherwise he will be trouble in future

Please reconsider it

Send the order. Secure all gates

Pass the order to secure all gates...

Kill on sight

The Fourth Prince has asked Tsang Jing to leave

but these people attack me

I urge the Fourth Prince to punish them

Useless fool

Get down on your knees

The anxiety is killing

Master Jing

I've been so worried about you

Did the Fourth Prince give you trouble?

Tsang, it's good that you are back

What did Fourth Brother want with you?

He wants me to work for him

To work for him?

That's right

You won't leave me I hope?

Don't worry, Fourteenth Prince

I am not an ungrateful person

Sooner or later I'll have to leave you

but not right now

I appreciate very much your great kindness

This watch was given to me by Royal Father and

is the most valuable gift I have among my possessions

I'm giving it to you

Take it

People are trampled to death

You three cold-blooded killers

You have no regard for people's lives

Follow me to the magistrate's office to be charged

You are reckless

Do you know who my Master is?

How dare you be so rude?

I don't care who he is

No one is above the law - not even the emperor

That's right...

It's okay...

If you want to fight

go somewhere else

Please

You look like an extraordinary man

but you too are afraid of constables

Constable of the commander in chief is extraordinary

You are well informed

Someone in your family must be an official

No, how about you?

My father is the military governor of Wu Kwong

A low-ranking official only

You're modest,

that's no low ranking official

A man's vision should reach further

You are quite arrogant

so why don't we fight again?

We did just now

You are the first person in my life

that matches me in a fight

You've lost

I'll let you go if you admit it

You are reckless

You want me to get down on my knees. You know who I am?

I don't care who you are

I only know I am Nin Geng Yiu

Get down on your knees

As long as you don't ask me to kneel down

I'll give you whatever you want

You are not the Emperor

You won't be able to give me what I want

It's not that easy to become famous

I don't know what others think

For me it's just that simple

What are you laughing at?

You'd better lie down

For each time you stand up

there'll be one less stroke in your name

You...

I admire people like you

If you agree to follow me and work with me

I promise that you'll be rich and famous

What do you want me to do for you? Say it

Whatever makes you famous

Do you dare?

If you do, I do so too

You have guts. Follow me

Behind the city gate is the Prince's residence

Why are you taking me here?

I thought you were fearless

What is it?

Are you scared to go in the palace?

Nonsense

I've said that I dare to do whatever you do

Alright, let's go in

Who are you?

How come they all kneel down before you?

You'll know when you get in

Fourth Prince is back

Nin Geng Yiu, do you admit your crime?

The ignorant is innocent

Alright

You have guts

But just now you're too wicked to force me on my knees

I'm willing to serve you for the rest of my life

I want you to remember what you've just said

Whatever I dare to do, so do you

Yes. Apart from being the Emperor

Impertinent

You shouldn't mention this. Walls may have ears

Yes

Who's Nin Geng Yiu?

I've checked it very clearly

He's Nin Ha Ling's son, military governor of Wu Kwong

He's a scholar and a soldier, reckless and boastful

Fourth Prince is with him all the time

Fourteenth Prince, you'd better watch out

Send someone to keep a close watch on Nin Geng Yiu

I've already sent Jade and Pearl to do that

Good

The imperial decree arrives

Fourteenth Prince, please accept the decree

By the order of His Majesty

Fourteenth Prince

is appointed General, end of the decree

Thanks to the His Majesty. Long live the Emperor

Congratulations, Fourteenth Prince

Fourteenth Prince, take care

I'm leaving

Please

Goodbye

What do you think about me leading troops to Si Ning?

It's a good thing

The control of military powers is most important

If you win this war you can...

regain your prestige and even aspire to the throne

You are right

Send for Nin Geng Yiu

Yes

Master is angry

Greetings to the Fourth Prince

No need to stand on ceremonies

Why are you angry?

Although Fourteenth Prince has been given

the title of General and has become famous

It'll be fatal for him

if he is far from the capital

You should be happy instead

You should know very well why I am angry

I saw the military drill at the Palace this morning

I knew that Master would be very angry

Have you considered

he has control of the army and he is famous?

Besides

Father knows that I'm good at leading troops

but he appointed him as the General instead

I suppose Father must have his eyes on him

You mean the heir apparent plan has been laid out?

That's the rumour

According to the rules of the palace

the decree should be kept in a treasure chest

which is be stored in the "Just and Open" Palace

Where about in the Palace?

I don't know

Why do you ask?

Are you planning to change it?

Why not?

Even if I don't change it

I still want to have a look at it

and make some preparations

Don't worry, Master

I will find someone to do it

even if he fails

you won't get involved

However you have to do something

regarding Loong Foh Do

Things won't work well without him

Alright

If you can accomplish this

I'll give Fourteenth Brother's title as General to you

Thank you Master

Did you say it's mine or yours?

If you like it, I'll let you have it

No

It hurts

Come out

Who are you?

I'm a wood-cutter

Why are you keeping a close watch on me?

Who sent you?

Fourth Prince

None of your business

Speak. What does he want from me?

I'm not following you, I'm following her

None of your business

What do you know about me?

Nothing much

I saw you at the Jin Shan Temple

stay with Pak Tai Koon, Kam Fung Chi

Master Jing, who's that girl?

Master Jing, who's that girl?

Who is she?

Right

What's up with the Fourth Prince?

I want to tell you. Disguised as commoners

4th Prince & Nin Geng Yiu have gone to Lui's Residence

Lui's Residence. Which one?

It's Lui Liu Liang who wrote the banned book

"Only the toughest grass can stand strong wind"

Sir, someone by the name of Nin Geng Yiu

wants to see you

Nin Geng Yiu

Yes

Is he alone?

There is also someone with him who looks rich

and has two followers

Ask him to wait outside

I'm coming

Yes, Sir

Father

What happened?

Don't be alarmed

Put the document in the secret chamber

Master will be with you shortly. Please wait

Brother Liu Liang, nice meeting you

Nin Geng Yiu

I heard you are a government official

What can I do for you?

I want to discuss an important issue with you

An important issue?

You are now rich and famous

I am just an ordinary man

what have we to talk about? Please leave

It's been rumoured that you & the 8 Jian Nam heroes

are planning to revolt against the Ching regime

I believe your chances of success are slim

Brother Liu Liang, you meet often

believing that no one knows

but I have known about it for some time

The day before yesterday your niece Si Niang

Pak Tai Koon, Kam Fung Chi

were burning incense at the Jin Shan temple, right?

You bastard

Beware of your writings inciting the people to revolt

will cost the lives of your whole family

Who are you?

The Fourth Prince of Ching

Fourth Prince

Please stay, Brother Liu Liang

She is Madam Lui Si Niang

Si Niang, he's a traitor

Kill him

Nin Geng Yiu

Don't misunderstand me

We mean no harm

Si Niang, he's the Fourth Prince

Then what are you doing here?

Fourth Prince has studied the writings of Master Lui

and believe they are great ways to govern the country

That's correct

We are here

to seek help from Master Lui

so he could fulfil his wish

Uncle, don't be fooled by him

I was followed by his man just now

Don't misunderstand me

This is a critical matter

If I don't check it carefully

how could we work together?

Brother Liu Liang, no need to be suspicious

If Fourth Prince is against you

he would have sent troops to wipe you out

He didn't have to be here in person

Anything unusual from outside?

Nothing

Not a single soldier

Let's hear what they are going to say

Fourth Prince, let's talk inside

There're many princes & are fighting against each other

in order to be the Emperor

No one knows

who is going to be the next Emperor

What's the difference?

For us Hans it won't matter

who is going to be the next Emperor we have to suffer

When the Ching came South years ago

numerous Hans were killed

In order to subdue the Hans

the Ching Emperor adopted a policy of force

Common people live in an abyss of suffering

It's better to be dead than to stay alive

There's the thought of overturning the Ching regime

Now it is different

If the Fourth Prince becomes the Emperor

it will be a great benefit to us

Aren't they still Ching dogs?

Step down

If Master Lui and Miss Lui

agree to help me become Emperor

I'll abolish the harsh rules and treat my subjects well

You have my word

You hope for an equal treatment of Manchus and Hans

I can fulfil your wish

That's right. The Fourth Prince is sincere

We should work closely together

if you wish for the well-being of the Hans

Why should I trust you?

Fourth Prince

Friends should treat each other with sincerity, you...

I can swear to god

If I eat my words

I'll die a cruel death

I am embarrassed by your words

As long as we can accomplish the mission

I don't care even if I have to give up my own life

Thank you Master Lui

How do you want us to help?

Miss Lui

Get in touch with Pak Tai Koon and Kam Fung Chi

I'll ask you to come

when the time is ripe

Yes

In recent years

my health has somewhat degenerated

Tomorrow I'll be going to Yeh He for the summer

Don't try to start a revolution

One can never stay alive

I have already set out a plan for the future

I hear you've been fighting more and more fiercely

There's no need to fight

Loong Foh Do

Yes

When I leave the palace

take good care of the affairs here

Kill anyone who wants to cause trouble

Yes, Your Majesty

Retreat

Yes

Over here please

Greetings to the Fourth Prince

No need to stand on ceremonies. Please have a seat

Yes

What's the purpose of summoning us at this late hour?

Master Lui

His Majesty left the capital for Yeh He early today

I'd like to take this opportunity

to seek help from Miss Lui, Hero Kam, Hero Bai

to look for the Decree in the palace

The Decree? What do you want it for?

Hero Kam, this is a serious matter

The next Emperor's name is mentioned in this Decree

The palace has thousands of houses

where am I supposed to find it?

Hero Bai

The Decree is placed in the "Just and Open" Palace

But whereabouts in the palace?

If it's not on the beam

it will be at the back of a plaque

placed inside a treasure box

Miss Lui, this is our future

I'll leave this matter in your hands

Alright, I'll go right away

Si Niang, be careful

Let's go

Miss Lui

Miss Lui, this is a pair of Duen Yuk Swords

short one the phoenix sword; long one the dragon sword

Father gave them to me

they are my guardian angels too

What do you mean?

I'm giving them to you to boost your confidence

Thank you

If you don't return by midnight

I'll be like this pagoda

to repay you for your great kindness

Don't worry

I won't let you down

"Just and Open"

It's eleven o'clock now

Time is running out, hurry and look for it

Fourth Prince, I've been waiting for 2 hours

You said you have something to show me

Soon enough...

Be patient

What is it?

Be patient, you'll find out

Hope nothing has gone wrong

We've searched everywhere

where can the Decree be placed? Weird

It must be up there

There's light inside, let's get in

Yes

Follow me

Nothing

Weird. There was light

You must be seeing things

Nobody's here

Let's go and look over there

The Decree is really up there

Get up on the lamp

Fourth Prince, it's midnight

I have no more time for you

What are you doing?

I've promised Si Niang

that if she doesn't return by midnight

I'll kill myself to repay her for her great kindness

Fourth Prince, don't do that

Si Niang will come back

Please wait

Where did you find it?

In a hidden place in the "Just and Open" Palace

Oh, it's the Decree

Where are they?

They have left

Uncle, what I want to show you

is right inside this box

You, you are ruthless

Don't get me involved in this

Don't go

How dare you? Go away

Lord Loong

The King asked you to keep a close watch on the Palace

The treasure box is now gone. You're fully responsible

It's really him

Uncle, what should we do?

It's been decided

It's fate

Congratulations, Fourth Prince

What do you mean?

This Decree can be doctored

Doctored?

How?

Uncle, how?

How?

Prepare the stationery

Fourth Prince

When I'm gone

the throne shall be passed on to the Fourth Prince

The throne shall be passed on to the Fourth Prince

The throne shall be passed on to the Fourth Prince

Fate...

Miss Lui

Fourth Prince, please excuse my leaving

The throne shall be passed on to the Fourth Prince

Mr. Lui, you are amazing

You will share my riches and glory in future

I don't seek wealth and glory

As long as you keep your words

I'll be most satisfied

Please excuse my leaving

Please

Enroute to conquer the west, the Fourteenth Prince

heard that the Emperor was seriously ill

So he rushed back immediately to the capital

Father

Kneel...

Your Majesty, the decree is here

Loong Foh Do, you...announce my decree

Yes, Your Majesty

When I'm gone

the Fourth Prince will be my successor

Oh...this is...

Be quiet

Could this decree be a fake one?

Long live Your Majesty

Your Majesty, what would you like to say?

Allow me

His Majesty said that 4th Prince is of good character

He is filial and loyal and should be a good ruler

He should be crowned as Emperor

Thank you Royal Father

Your Majesty...

His Majesty has passed away

Your Majesty

The Fourth Prince, Yin Jen has got what he wanted

...with the help of Loong Foh Do, Nin Geng Yiu

He used Liu Liang, Si Niang...

to successfully help him get the throne

Titled himself Yong Zheng

Now both the Manchus & the Hans have been assimilated

I would like to see our ancestors' oppressive rules

against the Hans be abolished

Your Majesty

The ancient kings knew that Hans were hard to subdue

that's why there were such rules to subdue them

The nation will be at risk if the rules are abolished

What we enjoy today are the fruits of our ancestors

Nonsense

Are you trying to go against me?

I wouldn't dare to

I'm just being loyal to Your Majesty

Your Majesty, a kind Emperor will be taken advantage of

Without rules the Hans will rise against Manchu rule

Nonsense. You two get out

Yes, Your Majesty

Your Majesty just thinks of his promise to Liu Liang

Now everything is determined

there's no need to care about these commoners

We have to deal instead with the other princes

who cast covetous eyes on the throne

For the throne's sake, Your Majesty should reconsider

Especially this Fourteenth Prince

he will instigate the officials to revolt

I'm not afraid of him but Tsang Jing

Master Jing, you are in deep thoughts today

please speak up

so we could share your worries

If I die

what are you going to do?

No, you won't

You won't die

Master Jing, you won't die

Master Jing, why do you say such things?

You haven't answered my question

If this really happens

I'd stay unmarried and be...

forever at the side of your grave offering incense

I'd play the stringed instrument you like most

at your grave all day and night

Good friends like you are hard to find

I have no more regrets in this life

If this is so

you shouldn't hide any secrets

from us

Master Jing, where are you going?

I am going to assassinate Emperor Yong Zheng

Master Jing, you can't go...

it's very dangerous...

Master Jing...

Please don't go

The palace is heavily guarded. It's too risky

Let go of me

Master Jing. For us, it doesn't matter who

is to be the Emperor

Although Yong Zheng is not a good person

neither is the Fourteenth Prince

You don't have to work and die for him

Although Fourteenth Prince is weak and common

he appreciates my ability

and is willing to lower himself to befriend me

How could I not work for him?

At this stage

I need to face everything with courage

Your sadness

has put me in a very difficult position

Master Jing

You would surely lose your life

In my whole life

I owe a lot of people favours

but I've got only one life

and I can't repay all of them

Master Jing, don't go

Master Jing

Brother Tsang, what is it?

What happened?

What happened to Jade?

Both master and servant are weird

Fourteenth Prince, Master Jing has been loyal to you

you shouldn't blame him

What do you mean?

Fourteenth Prince

In order to repay you for your favours, Master Jing

has already gone to assassinate Yong Zheng

Oh, kill Fourth Brother

Tsang Jing you must succeed

Your Majesty

Lui Liu Liang has been kneeling outside for many hours

It won't be wise not to see him

This old fool is unworthy

Iet him kneel for another hour before summoning him in

If he mentions the promise

what should I do?

To deal with these common people

you should find an easy way out

Find a reason to delay the issue

Summon him to come in

Summon Lui Liu Liang

Retreat

By the order of His Majesty, no one is allowed in

Yes

Greetings to Your Majesty

What is it that you want to see me at this late hour?

Since your coronation, you haven't fulfil your promises

For this, I have taken the liberty to request

Your Majesty to abolish all the highhanded policies

and better treat the Hans

To abolish the rules

Iaid down by the ancestors takes time

All officials must agree before their implementation

If they object

your Majesty would be eating your own words

Be polite. Do you know who you are talking to?

Of course I do

Your Majesty is the head of the country

if you cannot decide, what's the use?

How dare you! Insubordination deserves death

As long as Your Majesty keeps your word

I will not regret even if I die

Lui Liu Liang, you are out of line

I value your past service but

if you don't stop talking nonsense

I will kill you

I have trusted the wrong person

Kill me if you want to

You want to die but I won't let you die so easily

Nin Geng Yiu

Yes, Your Majesty

Slap this old fool

for being so unruly

Yes Your Majesty

Throw him out and never let him enter the palace again

Yes Your Majesty

You ungrateful bastard

you'll have your day

Tsang Jing

did 14th Prince ask you to assassinate his Majesty?

Stop talking nonsense. Kill this traitor

Master Jing...

What happened to you?

You are covered with blood

Don't be frightened. I won't die

Tsang, did you kill Fourth Brother?

I'm useless, not able to repay your great favours

So I won't be Emperor

Tsang, did you know that

you will get me into trouble in doing this?

Fourteenth Prince

Master Jing has sacrificed himself

He is half dead now

Aren't you moved by his action?

You only think of yourself becoming Emperor

Are you a human being?

Jade

Fourteenth Prince

Since you knelt before the Emperor Yong Zheng

everything is decided

Stop dreaming

You are leaving

at the time when I need you most

Fate is sealed

There's no point of my staying behind

What am I supposed to do now?

If you don't accept fate

you might as well retire and lead an easy life

Take care

Brother Tsang

Report to Fourteenth Prince

Nin Geng Yiu, Loong Foh Do

have rushed in with troops

Oh, what is it?

Fourteenth Prince, you are bold

Arrest him

Yes

What are you doing?

You've instructed Tsang Jing to assassinate his Majesty

with the intention of usurping the throne

By the order of His Majesty

your title of General is now taken away

What?

From now onwards

Nin Geng Yiu will be leading the military troops

to conquer the west

You're guilty of conspiracy & deserve punishment

However, out of brotherly love His Majesty...

instead demotes you & you'll be exiled to the Pai Chun

Really?

Rise and speak

Thank you Your Majesty

Nin Geng Yiu will lead the troops to the west

Loong Foh Do's health isn't good

You will be responsible

for arresting Tsang Jing, dead or alive

Yes Your Majesty

Your Majesty, Lui Si Niang would like to see you

Lui Si Niang

Tell her that I am busy

and have no time for her

Yes Your Majesty

Your Majesty

Although Lui Si Niang has past achievements

she is after all a Han

She shouldn't be freely allowed in & out of the palace

If she is malicious, the consequences could be fatal

I know that

Lui Si Niang

His Majesty is heartless and refuses to see me

therefore I can only break in

How dare you break into the palace

This will deserve death, you know?

I am courageous and determined

I'm not afraid of death

You can't scare me

I want justice from Your Majesty

How dare you

be so insolent before His Majesty

Arrest her

Wait

For the sake of her past favours

I'll let bygones be bygones

Retreat

Yes Your Majesty

Miss Lui, speak please

I'm here to return you the sword

May I ask why Your Majesty returns favours with hatred

and blames my uncle

Mr. Lui was too rash at that time

I had no alternative

but to do this to him

Please forgive me

Then when will you fulfil your promise to implement

equal treatment of Manchus and Hans?

The government officials might not be able to accept

such hasty changes

Please go back & I'll make the necessary arrangements

I will not fail you

What if you break your promise?

You can deal with me as you please

Alright, an emperor's words are to be taken seriously

I am leaving

Your Majesty, this...

I have plans

Oh, isn't this your bracelet?

Who is it?

Tsang Jing

See where you can run to?

Shoot him

Master Jing...

How do you feel?

Master Jing

Thanks for coming to my rescue

We just fight for justice

No need to stand on ceremonies

You are seriously wounded

What are we going to do...

Don't worry

Let's go to my place first

What?

It's her

If it were not for Lui Si Niang

Tsang Jing would

already be beheaded

Lui Si Niang, Kam Fung Chi, Pak Tai Koon

they are all Hans

There'll be endless trouble if we don't get rid of them

You're saying that Lui Si Niang & her group will revolt

especially Lui Liu Liang

who will gang up and grow in power

This will endanger the regime of the Ching

Your Majesty, you'd better get rid of him soon

How?

Find a reason to summon his family to the palace

and wait for an opportunity to arrest them all

I'll be fine in a day or two

Thank you Mr. Lui

No need to stand on ceremonies

Si Niang

Uncle

Go and get some herbs from the mountain tomorrow

Dad...the imperial decree arrives

Imperial decree

By the order of His Majesty, the Lui Family deserves...

recognition for services rendered to His Majesty

You will be conferred with honours

and be awarded residence at the Tsing Hwa Yuan

End of the decree, thanks to His Majesty

Thanks to His Majesty

Congratulations Mr. Lui

Please convey to His Majesty that I being from...

a lowly class know nothing of palace etiquette

We don't deserve to live at the Tsing Hwa Yuan

It's the good will of His Majesty, please don't decline

Dad, I'm afraid that we won't be able to come out alive

He doesn't mean what he says

If he accuses us of an unfounded crime

we will surely die

Lui Si Niang, you've gone too far

You've assisted the traitor Tsang Jing to escape

for this, you are guilty of death

His Majesty is kind enough to let bygones be bygones

Watch your mouth or you dig your own grave

Lord Chang, my mind is fixed

Please convey to His Majesty

if he plans to harm our family, I will...

risk my life to expose the truth in the secret decree

to the whole world

Please

Dad

Si Niang

Uncle

Find a safer place for Tsang Jing

It's not safe here

I know

Chang Tieh Yue's greetings to Your Majesty

How's it going?

Your Majesty

Lui Liu Liang has refused to move into Tsing Hwa Yuan

Damn it

Lui Liu Liang said that

if Your Majesty does not fulfil your promise

he will...

Go on...

He will...

Say it

He will expose the truth of the secret decree

and...

Shut up

Send someone to keep a close watch over them

I have to arrest them all

Yes Your Majesty

Eunuch Wang arrives

Your Majesty

General Nin is back from the west in victory

and is waiting at the training ground

for Your Majesty

His Majesty arrives

Long live Your Majesty

Rise

Thank you Your Majesty

Sire, General Nin is back from the west in victory

He is the most glorious person in the capital

Nin Geng Yiu

Yes, Your Majesty

You've done well

and the troops you led are impressive too

Thank you Your Majesty

What's happening?

Your Majesty

The troops are exhausted after a long journey

in addition to that, the heat of the sun is scorching

Send my orders

ask them to take off their armour for relief

Yes, Your Majesty

By His Majesty order, all soldiers remove their armour

Nin Geng Yiu

Yes, Your Majesty

I asked them to remove their armour and rest

How come no one is obeying the order?

Among the soldiers only military orders prevail

they wouldn't understand imperial decree

Your Majesty, I'll give the military order

Listen up, you all. Remove armour and rest

Thank you General

Your Majesty, only my military order here is effective

your imperial decree only works in court

Damn it. Damn Nin Geng Yiu

Considering his achievements please don't get angry

Nin is arrogant and is disrespectful

He deserves death

Take away his title as General

his imperial robe in court

and all his awards

Send someone to keep a close watch over him

and see if he has any more complaints

Yes, Your Majesty

By the order of His Majesty

Nin Geng Yiu is guilty of insubordination

embezzling tributary goods to the court

Lord Loong, what does that mean?

Kneel

For your past govt. services you're pardoned

However your title as General

and all previous awards will be seized

End of the decree

Thanks to His Majesty

Thanks to His Majesty for not killing me

Long live Your Majesty

Insubordination. Embezzling tributary goods

He's laughing

Alright, I'll let him laugh to his heart's content

Chang Tieh Yue

Yes, Your Majesty

Help me draft 1 8 decrees

Give him a demotion in each decree

Yes, Your Majesty

Lord Loong, he's been demoted 1 7 ranks

What's the next grade?

Custodian of the city gate

Custodian of the city gate?

Report duty to the Wing Kam Gate at Hangchow

today. End of the decree

Lord Loong

if you see the Fourteenth Prince

tell him

that I have asked for his pardon

for causing him to fail to become the Emperor

You...

Lord Loong, if we report what

Nin Geng Yiu has said just now

the whole family will be executed

That's right

If it's not reported you and I will be in great trouble

Arrest him

Wait

Your Majesty, how is the kung fu of this

martial artist compared with Nin Geng Yiu's?

More than enough to meet the needs

But he might be hard to subdue

Don't worry, Your Majesty

These Japanese martial artists are cold-blooded

whoever pays them they'll be as loyal as a dog

Good. Tell him that

if he is loyal to me

he'll be greatly rewarded

Cold-blooded, hurry and thank His Majesty

Thank you, Your Majesty

I can be in peace

now that I've got such a kung fu expert

"Compete for hegemony, by Lui Liu Liang"

The book my uncle recently wrote

is about that bastard Emperor Yong Zheng

who killed his own brother, usurped the throne

They are all recorded in there in details

This will be passed on generation after generation

I'll entrust this in your hands

Don't worry, Miss Lui

I am willing to take all risks

Who is it?

Kam Fung Chi

Pak Tai Koon

Mr. Lui, it's all set

Everyone, please get ready

Your Majesty

Traitors Pak Tai Koon & Kam Fung Chi sneaked into

Lui's place. It must be a conspiracy for an uprising

Please decide, Your Majesty

How dare they do this?

Chang Tieh Yue

Yes, Your Majesty

Dispatch one of the troops to Lui's residence

and arrest the traitors

Yes, Your Majesty

Follow the original plan; sneak into...

the palace at midnight and kill the bastard Emperor

Master...

It's bad...Outside...

What is it?

Surround them

Don't let anyone go

Yes

We are surrounded

Kill

Hurry and leave

Hurry and leave

Go and find Si Niang at Jiangmen

Maintain our strength to avoid unnecessary killings

We can't leave you behind

Hurry and leave

Hurry and leave

Go and find Si Niang

Dear

Uncle

Master Lui...

Uncle...Sister...

Master Lui...

Sister...Uncle

Miss Lui, come over quickly

Miss Lui

Sister...

They've arrested Dad

Sister...

Sister

Miss Lui...

Where are you going?

To kill that bastard Emperor

Stay calm

First find out where they've kept Master Lui

and rescue him

Give way...

What happened?

Let's go and see

Lui Liu Liang

He will be executed today

"Lui Liu Liang will be executed at noon"

It's noon

Traitor Lui Liu Liang will be executed on the spot

Master Lui

Traitor, you were lucky last time to get away

but won't be so this time

His Majesty knew your plan to storm the execution site

You are trapped

Dead or alive, kill

Don't cry

Speak

Master Jing told us not to tell you

Where's Tsang Jing?

Speak

Speak

Master Jing wanted to repay you for saving his life

He went alone to the execution to rescue your uncle

What?

Brother Tsang, are you alright?

Brother Tsang

Hurry and leave

Brother Tsang

In my whole life, I've owed too many favours

Master Lui...

No need to say it

I appreciate you risking your life to save my uncle

Jade, Pearl, they...

They will come back

I haven't had a chance to return this bracelet to you

Brother Tsang

Master Jing...

Master Lui was killed

Where's my uncle's dead body?

His head is hung on the city wall

Who are you?

Lui Si Niang

The convict Lui Si Niang is down stairs

Uncle, I will avenge you

Good

Come, pour the wine

Wine and music, this is the life

A folk song about Lui Si Niang avenging her uncle

is recently quite popular among the common people

Has Your Majesty heard about it?

How I wish that Lui Si Niang would come

Good, go on

Good

Come, come, men

They are all dead

The magic of disappearance

Japanese martial artists