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In memory of my beloved brother, this story was written.

Quynh.

Sometimes people confuse reality and myths.

And sometimes, they want myths to become reality.

A STORY TOLD BY XAM

Thank you!

Quynh.

Here, that's for you.

Be careful, don't fall!

Who else wants a gift?

Here. This is for Met.

And this, for Bo.

-Quynh. -Quynh.

Three dwarfs line up to enter a cave.

The last one takes a stick, the middle one takes a basket.

What does the first one take?

No damn idea.

He takes the lead. What can an elephant do but the others cannot?

No damn idea.

Damn you, it was the parrot who spoke!

Then tell me.

No damn idea, either.

It gives birth to a calf.

What can a dead man do?

He stops breathing.

Hairy top and hairy bottom, embrace each other at night.

What is it? Ask him!

Don't you hear?

Hairy top and hairy bottom, embrace each other at night.

What is it?

No damn idea.

What is it?

What is it, Quynh?

Quynh.

Quynh?

What is the answer?

I'll send you a letter tomorrow.

Quynh!

-Good afternoon, madam. -Quynh!

Hey, you! Stop!

-He's calling you... -Stop!

I'm talking to you.

Does this look familiar to you?

Yesterday, you said this jar contained a giant tornado.

I opened it, only soybean paste.

If I sell something, I say what it truly is.

It is written giant tornado here, right ?

Giant tornado means strong wind.

Pagodas collapse in strong wind.

Who would be worried?

-You? -No!

-You? -No!

Only statues would be worried.

Read backwards, it means soybean paste. Correct?

-That's right, it's soybean paste. -See, why keep arguing?

Smell it.

Let's smell.

But it is too expensive for a jar of soybean paste.

He tricked us.

Catch him.

Refund our money!

-Get out of the way! -Stop!

Whenever Quynh's in trouble, Xam will solve it!

Run! Watch out!

It hurts!

You!

-Idiot. Run! -Stop!

-Hurry up. -You!

Hurry up.

Hairy top, hairy bottom, embrace each other at night. What is it?

The eyes.

I thought it was something else.

Stop. Catch them.

My job is to run, your job is to yell.

You have only two legs but you run like you have four.

You want to be an animal instead of a human, idiot?

Thick-head.

That's him. Quick.

-Are you okay? -Are you okay?

They are not here.

Let's go!

-Thank you Princess Parrot. -Hungry.

I will prepare you a treat tonight, tamarind caterpillar stir-fry.

-No. Larva. -Alright, larva it is.

Hey.

Diem, is that you?

It's Quynh.

Quynh, from Bot Thuong village, I was Master Doan's student.

You've grown up so fast.

And your skin is not dark as before.

Flapping on the white skin, it sounds bi bach. (bi bach means white skin)

What?

If you cannot compose a distich,

you were not a student of my father.

Flapping on the white skin, it sounds bi bach?

Skin needs flesh. Is grilled charred meat okay?

-No, that's not. -Grilled charred meat?

Flapping on the white skin, it sounds bi bach.

"White" and "bach" has the same meaning.

Flapping on the white skin, it sounds bi bach.

Got it! Black oil on dark hair.

-Black oil drips on dark hair. -Yeah?

-No way. -Not possible?

-No. -What?

-Are you alright? -I'm dying.

Hey!

-Rubbing my back makes me feel better. -Quynh.

What are you doing here?

I'm looking for you.

We should include a visual in our distich.

Flapping on the white skin, it sounds bi bach.

Shaking in mating season.

Shaking matches with bi bach...

Huh?

By nature, men are kind.

By nature, men are kind.

Oops.

Hello, master. Have you had lunch?

Insolent!

Good evening, Lord Trinh Ba.

Hey, aren't you afraid our lord's shoes get dirty?

I got it.

Servants. Hurry up!

-Yes sir. -Hurry up.

Is this how you treat your guest?

Clear it up, clear it up!

Tonight, this place is for Lord Trinh.

Everyone, out!

-Did you hear it? -Who the hell are you?

Get out!

I want to buy this drawing.

It is not for sale, sir.

Not everything can be bought with money.

If it cannot be bought,

then I seize it.

This is not fun at all.

Then tell me what is fun?

Whatever pleases you.

You are no better than me. You also got expelled from class.

How much do you know?

Now you're standing here boasting about it?

I know as much as you know.

Fine, I shall give you one chance.

If you can compose a distich, I will return your drawing.

If not,

you will crawl down here and bark like a dog.

Then I will let you go.

Please go ahead.

The commander led the captains to infiltrate the lord's territory,

in order to the princess and imprison her in his mansion.

Gathering the army, the lord maneuvered to strike the commander's mansion.

Finally, the attack was successful.

He rescued the princess, killed the commander

and all his captains.

The counselor invited the generals to visit the king's palace,

persuading the grand preceptor to help rule the entire kingdom.

Taking his time, the grand preceptor hosted a gathering with the generals.

During which, the counselor was honored

for supporting the grand preceptor in taking care of the people.

How could he be that good?

You can go.

The drawing?

It turns out you need inspiration for your drawing.

Looking at those girls to draw someone else.

I know who you drew.

She is mine.

Lord Trinh!

Lord Trinh!

Catching Lord Trinh's interest,

it is Diem's fortune.

How dare she refused.

Arrogant fool.

My father has noticed you.

Enjoy your generous bonus this year.

Thank you.

-You are dismissed. -Goodbye, My Lord.

Why are you hiding there?

Come here.

Well...

Actually.

I come here to bait.

Yes, father.

Have you taken shower?

Why don't you bait in your own pond?

Well...

Because fish in my pond do not have fair skin, so...

they do not catch my attention.

Don't you remember me?

I remember. You dropped out of my class long ago.

I came here to ask...

You cannot wed my daughter.

I want to ask if you would let me become your student again.

I will not teach you.

I will leave then.

Out of my way.

Arrest him.

What is that?

-What? -Let's go!

-What are you doing? -Save your question for the court.

According to blood the cross-matching test,

the defendant Doan and Lieu's offspring

are related.

What? Oh my God.

Exactly, deeper.

-A little bit deeper. -A year ago,

while treating Lieu,

Doan took advantage and raped her.

That is a lie!

Silence!

The father of Lieu's offspring

is not Mr. Kiet's offspring.

It is the child of defendant Doan.

That is not true!

Imprison him!

Awaiting for his trial.

This is a defamation! Father.

Let me pas. Father! Let me pass! It cannot be!

Father...

Father!

-Quynh. -Yes?

What have you just done?

I took some blood for the blood cross-matching test.

Damn you!

You just cut my hand!

Why didn't you ask?

Oh, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

I just need a bit of blood.

Be strong.

You can do it.

I could still handle it

until you squeezed my hand.

Are you crazy?

Why did you only take my blood for the test?

You're not as stupid as I thought.

And you're smarter than I thought.

Well, drop it. Now look.

The blood dissolves. Isn't it fun?

Of course it is. It's my blood.

It's gonna be fun when my blood drains out.

Then why doesn't this one dissolve although it's also yours ?

How the hell…

When you add a drop of canola oil, the blood drops will separate.

And with alum, all blood drops will dissolve.

Do you understand?

Damn it.

Now I know...

I have two blood types.

You're still dumb as I thought!

What do you mean?

The blood cross-matching test is untrustworthy.

This trial smells fishy.

Fishy! Fishy!

Don't you dare taking my princess's blood.

Lord Trinh.

Please don't... stop...

Princess Parrot.

What's up?

Come on, don't stop, Lord Trinh Ba.

Come on, Lord Trinh Ba.

This sounds familiar.

My Lord.

We have a witness to prove there was a fraud.

My father was framed.

The infant is not Master Doan's.

Lieu has committed adultery with someone else.

Who is your witness?

Here.

Here.

Say it. Say it...

Why do you keep moaning?

Please be patient, the best is yet to come.

Don't stop.

Don't stop. Don't stop!

I'm doomed.

You killed the bird to silence the witness!

How dare you.

How dare you fabricate all this charade in court.

Little student

dyeing his hair to look like a redhead.

Old official

open his mouth and jabber like a gasbag.

Imprison these two.

Princess Parrot!

I'll make them pay.

You're only good at pulling pranks on people.

I'd trick everyone,

-except you. -Be quiet!

Don't forget I became an orphan because of these corrupted officials.

Good afternoon, Lord Trinh.

Let me go! Let me go!

-It's all your fault, idiot. -No need to put on a fight.

Quynh,

I'm very pleased you got yourself into this mess.

I fell of the horse, so you'll go to hell.

But why Master Doan instead of me?

There's no fun at all in your death!

You must live...

to witness Diem falling into my arms.

Bastard!

Traitor!

You have such fair skin.

Even a horny drunkard

would fall in love with you.

Beautiful, isn't it?

Gosh!

Quynh drew it.

Liar!

I draw her with full clothes on. Why did you take them off?

Plus, hers aren't that big.

Oops, I'm sorry.

Unbelievable.

How could my father have ill-behaved students like you two!

Such a shame.

I don't wanna live anymore.

-Open the cell. -Yes, sir.

You're so stupid.

Everything will be just fine if you marry me.

You...

Let me out.

Have you ever seen anyone wed a dog?

-Anyone? -Here I am!

Whenever Quynh gets in trouble, Xam will solve it!

Where did you come from?

Damn!

For all the crimes I've committed, my picture should be in the middle.

Why casting me aside.

Lucky, I am a master of disguise.

No one can recognize me.

Eh, what did you do, wanted man?

Out of the way. He's a rapist.

Out of the way. He's a rapist.

Out of the way. He's a rapist.

Out of the way. He's a rapist.

Out of the way. He's a rapist.

Move.

Out of the way.

Stop the palanquin.

Where are you going?

Sir, we're going to a wedding.

Who's in there?

The bride, not your mom of course.

Hey, you.

What's that hideous creature?

She's human.

Why does she look so scary?

Well, it's a tragic story.

During the wedding ritual,

while she was lighting the incense, the candle fell over.

It burnt the whole family.

The groom died right there.

Now since no one wants to marry this girl,

I have to return her to her family.

It's so sad.

Get out.

What do we have here?

Gosh!

Fire. Burning, you've burnt my house,

-my parents. -What?

-Fire. Let's hang the clothes to dry. -Let's hang the clothes to dry!

-Fire everywhere. Take the clothes inside. -Let her go, she's crazy.

-What's wrong with her? -She's become insane.

I'm not crazy.

-I was washing my clothes, why burned? -Go.

Let's go. He told us to go. Thanks.

What?

Let go of me.

What's wrong?

What's wrong?

Guys, what do you want?

I'm a decent man. Why arrest me?

What are you carrying?

I'm carrying the official's feces out!

What?

I'm carrying the official's feces out!

Say it slowly. What are you carrying?

Feces.

I'm carrying the official's feces out!

You stink!

Of course, how could feces smell good?

One, two, three. Do you think I'm stupid?

Open the barrel.

-Please don't. -Open it!

-Why don't you want me to open? -Because it stinks.

He passed out.

See, he can't take it.

What about the second one?

Sir, I'd be honest with you.

This belongs to the official's wife.

That belongs to the official.

He eats a lot of nutritious food. Thus his has a stronger odor.

-You're lying to me. -Please don't.

Collapsing.

Told you. It really stinks. You guys won't be able to stand it.

Go.

-Now I don't want to go anymore. -What?

You need to work with your brain, got it?

For example, if I wanted to hide somebody.

I would hide him down here.

-Take a look. -Go!

-You have to check carefully. -Let go of me.

It stinks the most, right?

That one is mine.

Go, go, go.

Sorry, I ate too much pomelo yesterday.

Next time, remember to use your brain.

Okay?

Why are you standing? Don't you know how to help?

-You guys stop me. Now help me push it. -Help him.

You need to work with your head.

You're so stupid to stop me. Now bear with that smell.

See how awesome my 'Luring Tiger out of feces' plan is?

Awesomely stinky.

Hey, doesn't matter, I'm hungry.

Only the magistrate can help us.

He's the only upright official left.

Is there still such an upright official?

I feel so dizzy. I'm exhausted.

These thorns gave you a fever.

Am I dying, right?

Yeah, tomorrow morning you'll die.

Damn you.

Say 'damn' one more time and tomorrow will become now.

Quynh...

What's that?

It's called 'shaky'. It breaks fever.

First time I hear about it.

Quynh, you never asked before putting that into my--

You're not the only one who knows about medicine.

What's wrong with him?

Beside breaking fever, 'shaky' fruits make you really high.

Especially when it's noisy.

Thank you for saving my life.

I need a favor from you.

I will do it, even if my life is in peril.

Catch them, I will generously reward you.

This looks nice.

Want a girl? Then you should ask me.

You're gonna be a legend.

She won't be able to resist.

Everything will be alright.

Smile.

They exactly look alike.

It's destiny.

-Pervert. -Xam told me to.

Your Highness.

If something unfortunate happens to you during this journey...

For many years now, Lord Trinh has been taking care of everything.

Sir, people are here.

Slow down, Xam.

What?

Be careful, do not blow our cover. Just say we are merchants.

I have a brain, thank you.

We are unfortunate travelers.

We come to ask for some food.

Who are you?

Who are you to ask who I am?

We are merchants. How about you?

We are from an opera troupe.

You sing? Where do you perform?

We perform in the palace.

-What palace? -The Scorpion Palace.

Is there such a palace?

Why not? It is for the king's disfavored consorts.

It scores and points every night,

the king loves my voice.

King's singer must be something. Just give us a bit of your talent.

Come on, sing.

-Enough! -Uh?

What is the name of this song?

-Patient. -Does it have lyrics?

Yes, but you must be patient.

I want to hear the lyrics, continue.

Xam, where are the lyrics?

♪ I have just made up this song There are no lyrics yet ♪

Guys, do you have anything to eat? I'm too starving to sing.

Take this rice, and cook three pots for me.

Hey.

You have a brain, don’t you?

Three pots with this little rice?

How can you be a legend living like that?

Let me do it.

Chop me three bundles of firewood, and I can cook for you.

I am so pleased that there are such smart people like you in our realm.

You're a king, ah?

Why such annoying talk?

Such a beautiful teapot.

A nice teapot comes with two layers to always keep the tea warm.

Hot on the inside and cold on the outside. Interesting.

Pardon me.

We are merchants coming from far away.

Is there any tavern nearby where we could rest?

Keep going down the hill and you will see.

There is a girl at the back.

Every man can plow on the same land.

He's mocking Diem.

What he meant was too many people can plow on our land.

-Damn! -Damn!

All men came out of the same canal.

What does she say?

She said that all men came out from that same 'thing'.

Thunder in the realm.

Rain over the sea.

Are you crazy?

-Are you... -Hey.

Well done.

I know you like this teapot.

But she deserves to have it.

So I will give it to all three of you.

Thanks. Let's go. They're acting uppity.

Thanks.

This is not good.

I hate these guys. Beside, it will help us go faster.

I'll give you all severe diarrhea.

Where are they?

They're returning to the nature. One, two, three, go!

What?

Stop your dirty thoughts.

No, I was thinking

whether the magistrate has fair skin or not.

Still angry because I sneaked in when you were showering?

You should beat anyone who sneaks in while you shower.

That'd be insulting to you.

I haven't found such an asset for a while.

-Quynh... -Huh?

This guy looks familiar.

Do you know him?

Before turning you in,

I wanna have some fun first.

Me?

-Yeah. -No way.

-Yes. -Let me go!

Who brought you here?

You look tasty.

Kill me.

Xam, don't let the rare nuts fall into their hands.

My two nuts are about to be taken.

No, I mean the ones inside the bag.

Rare nuts? Why are you hiding them from me?

You want to die?

This is what you called rare?

It is an aphrodisiac. three times a day, seven times a night.

If it doesn't work, I'll beat your asses out seven days and three nights.

Please don't eat that. It's so rare.

Let's go.

Why aren't you home with Kiet?

I did everything for you, but you still ignore me.

You don't care about us at all.

You keep thinking about Diem, don't you?

How is she better than me?

She dared to refuse me.

That made her much better than you.

My Lord.

My Lord, the thus have let Diem slipped away.

It's getting more interesting.

Lion dance!

Can you take a look?

Please stand in the line.

Next one. Enter.

How did he resolve?

His decision is very reasonable and just.

When will it be our turn?

Where are they now?

Xam!

Hey.

What?

This is honey mixed with cow urine.

Oh my god.

Hey.

What?

I realized you've never treated me like a human.

You cut my hand and dumped waste on me without asking me first.

How can you become a legend?

Can you explain why must I suffer from all of these?

This is our priority pass, no one can stop us now.

Please stay away!

Please stay away, my son has caught a highly infectious disease.

Why didn't you take care of him? He got lesions all over his body.

-Why are you blaming me? It's your fault. -It's yours. Look at him.

What is it?

Stop.

Because...

What is your lawsuit?

I want to sue a physician for prescribing the wrong medicine.

-Goodness, too many flies. -God helps my son.

Working time is over, our magistrate will see you in his reading room.

However, only one of you may go.

This is my story, let me tell him.

You're not in your right mind. Let me.

You will mess up my case.

Among you three, who can talk properly?

What's your story?

Sir.

Since you are here already, we are equal.

Your story is also mine.

Come here and sit.

Are you rejecting?

No, I shoo the fly.

What happened? Tell me.

You want me to tell you now?

Don't you want to hear?

No, I shoo the fly, too.

Wait a second, I'm so itchy.

-What are you doing? -I'm plucking the rashes.

Is it possible?

Of course, I have to put on a disguise to see you.

Poor you.

Do you want to eat?

-Are you kidding? -Nope, it's custard-apple candy.

Drop it. Tell me your story.

Your Honor, someone is using his power to oppress the poor people.

He's ruthless and inhuman.

Ruthless? What did he do?

Your Honor...

Does he deserve to die?

So... what do you want to tell me?

He wants to marry a girl, but he can't. So he framed her father.

He didn't even spare my wife.

She was so lovely and adorable.

But he murdered her, too.

How could he kill such a wonderful girl?

No, it's just a parrot.

But this parrot was my wife.

Karma comes around.

Who is this insolent prick?

It's Trinh Ba.

Your Honor, are you alright?

Your Honor.

Cancel this meeting. Take me inside.

If you had studied properly, we wouldn't have to wait like this.

We'd be officials by now.

You'd never be able to enroll yourself into the examination.

I'm talking about you.

I don't want to be an official.

Why?

Officials do nothing but oppressing poor people.

There are bad officials, but there are also good ones,

such as the magistrate.

Being a good official is not good at all.

Why?

You're still young. You don't know anything yet.

I understand Quynh.

Being a good official requires big sacrifice.

You don't have enough time to eat or enjoy pleasure, got it?

Let's ignore him. No one can be more foolish than him.

Did I say something wrong?

Tonight. Where are we sleeping tonight?

Don't worry.

This medicine will make her feel better tomorrow.

Thank you, Ms. Diem.

It's been a while since we heard children's laughter in the village.

Here.

-Thank you, Quynh. -Play safe, kids.

Let's go play.

Is this your house?

There are many corrupted officials here.

If they want to catch you, tell your fellows to run, okay?

Run!

Run.

Before... I put you in a cooking pot.

Do you miss him?

I miss him too.

Quynh, why are you always misbehaving? Lay down.

Master, whenever Quynh's in trouble, Xam will solve it!

Father, me too.

The moon is so round tonight.

How can we give the medicine to the magistrate?

I don't see anyone.

Search every inch and find them.

Damn!

I don’t look human hanging out with him!

So the three of them are local criminals.

Don’t worry about such a trivial matter.

Alright, take good care of yourself.

I received some news. Just leave them to me.

Do you realize? I told you already. We cannot do anything.

Damn!

Are you okay?

Are you satisfied?

My Princess Parrot is dead.

We have to hide like rats.

They'll never stop hunting us down.

This village was burned because of us.

Are you satisfied?

I never realized that my family's mishap could cause terrible consequences.

Seriously? Can you finally realize it?

You don't know about the consequences or you just don't care?

Xam!

Lots of people were hurt because of you and you're saying you didn't know?

-My Princess Parrot was involved... -Stop it, Xam.

...in this because of you, too.

Xam!

You're the root of all problems.

All because of you!

You know Princess Parrot didn't die because of Diem.

I owe you two a lot.

But it's time for me to take care of myself.

Diem.

I'm sorry.

Forget about it.

Quynh!

Quynh.

If you need anything, just ask the servants.

Freedom and justice.

Do you have them?

Quynh is working on these for you.

Quynh, Diem, I found a way.

The imperial examination will be held soon.

Are you sad?

Quynh, Diem, I found a way.

Quynh, you've got to become an official.

You have to become an official.

Out of my way.

I need to be an official to save Master Doan.

To make Trinh Ba pay.

To get revenge for Princess Parrot.

To do what you've never done, and to have what you've never had.

So a playful guy like Quynh finally devotes himself to study.

For love or for justice, it doesn't matter.

And I...

I am so happy.

Because I will be friends

with an official.

There's fish over here.

Over there, too.

Here you are.

Ladies,

can I trade these fish for a bag of rice?

If not, no need to show attitude.

What do you need from a man?

Handsome or wise?

You seriously think you're handsome?

I will ask you one question.

If you can answer, you can take my fish.

But if I win, I will take your rice,

and you two as well. What do you think?

Go ahead.

Think carefully.

Hairy top and hairy bottom, embracing each other at night.

-What is it? -The eyes.

Hey, at least you girls should have to pretend to think a little bit.

You girls are so legendary!

Are you tired?

Eat this fish soup. I cooked it myself.

Thank you.

Fish porridge, but why is there only bones in here?

-Where's the fish? -I already ate.

What you need is the soup, not the fish.

I leave you the fish's brain so you can benefit from it.

If you don't like it then let me eat.

Damn.

Damn what? You want frog porridge?

-No! -Get back to study.

Many can excel more than you at the examination.

Stick to the strict rules, will you?

When I succeed, I will clear your father's reputation first.

Secondly,

I will marry you.

Have you composed a distich for...

"Flapping on the white skin, it sounds bi bach" yet?

I'm leaving now.

"From the beginning of our nation.

Passing from one regime to another, populace is always our root.

If our people's safety is not ensured, our nation will not be resolute.

If there are no talent in our scholars, our nation cannot be strong.

Great leadership has to come from brilliant talents.

Even though men of character were like the morning stars

and men of talent were like green leaves in autumn.

Good officials are highly needed

for their helping hands."

We bow to His Majesty and may His Majesty live thousands of years.

Pass the question.

If I catch a fish, Quynh will pass the exam.

If I don't catch any fish, Quynh will pass.

Damn!

We shouldn't believe in superstitions.

Fish is for eating only.

It's for you.

So pretty.

He's worth the wait.

But I'm still smarter than him.

Student, silence.

Student, stand up.

Student, stand up.

Stand up.

Swap seats.

Cheating.

Abort the exam.

This is not mine.

Guards!

Sir, this is not mine.

You forced me to sit here.

Who forced you?

Everyone here witnessed that.

Who? Who witnessed?

-Take him away. -That guy.

This one.

You must go to hell.

When I succeed, I'll clear your father's reputation first.

Secondly, I will marry you.

He's always been your favorite ever since.

I am a teacher.

I only emphasize on conscience and wisdom.

Don't forget I'm a descendant of Lord Trinh.

Greed has always been known to be the root of all evil.

You can still keep your head because you're Diem's father.

Father!

Compared to all the misery people have to suffer,

what Quynh has gone through

is just a trivial matter.

Then what is important then?

Envoy from the emperor.

I have a challenge for you.

If you can find a horse that can beat the emperor's Black Stallion,

I'll admire it.

Give me ten days to prepare.

Finding a horse does require that long.

Hurry up!

It stinks!

But it doesn't stink as much as the emperor's horse.

How dare that envoy look down on our court

and come up with this bullshit horse race.

Horse race?

In this kingdom, there is no horse that can beat their Black Stallion.

Damn it.

Whenever Quynh gets into trouble, Xam will solve it!

It hurts. It hurts. It hurts!

How did you get here?

I can go everywhere with my perfect disguise.

I'm just kidding.

What can't be bought by money,

I pay with love.

-Done? -Yes.

-It's done. -It's almost done.

Love is complicated for those palace guards.

They're flexible.

Well done, Xam.

But, how is Diem?

Those hobos cannot stand against me.

I want to see my prey

struggling before death.

I will let you join the hunt.

Think thoroughly.

Choose me or choose Quynh,

or...

-all you have to do... -Father.

...is to release the arrow.

Do you want to hit the eyes, or the heart?

I have taken aim, just loose it.

Loose it.

Release it.

-Release it! -I beg you.

Let my father go, I will do whatever you want.

Faster.

He has a horse that can beat the Black Stallion?

Who knows? Let's inform His Majesty first.

Go.

Show me your face.

Hey.

Rain over the sea.

Why are you sitting there?

Outrageous!

This is an important matter for our kingdom.

If you lose,

I will order the extermination of your three lines of ancestry.

Even five, seven or nine.

Your Majesty, I do not even have parents.

Silence.

Lord Trinh, please think of the greater good.

I allow you to stand.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, I can bet all my life on this.

Your Majesty.

Whoever competes should have equal title.

We have no choice but to believe in him.

I agree.

Your horse is too afraid of the Black Stallion

to leave the barn.

Why are you so weak?

Did you go drinking last night?

-Run. -Run.

You evil!

I beg you, please.

The cow is running. It's running over there!

If you win, I will treat you with horse hotpot.

Faster.

Even a strong man has his weakness.

Faster.

Faster. We're about to win.

We're about to win.

We're about to win.

We won.

You must be tired. Get some rest.

Good.

But it is strange.

You jeopardized your life

not for gold or title.

What do you really want?

My Lord, justice and rightfulness.

Father.

I have no other option. I have to save you.

Please forgive me.

It is not because of my life

nor your virtue.

But if evil prevails,

the world will perish.

Father.

Father.

I will get you medicine.

Are you going to abandon us?

Trinh Ba.

Prepare to accept the official's decree.

I hereby ask Trinh Ba to appear in court tomorrow morning.

My fellow classmate.

Congratulation.

Let me hold the baby.

Only by sacrificing the baby...

-No! -...can the real father be revealed.

No!

Please let go of my baby.

Please don't.

Please let go of my baby. Please don't.

Let go of my baby. Don't do that.

Save my baby.

Trinh Ba, why are you sitting still?

Trinh Ba, you're not human.

How can you sit and watch them killing your baby?

Trinh Ba. You are not heartless.

You just want to take advantage of the others.

Trinh Ba!

Trinh Ba!

Quynh, stop. This is my baby.

Stop it.

Two faces you have, so does my barrel.

Trinh Ba, now you have admitted it.

I, Quynh, will announce the sentence.

Stop!

There is a decree from Lord Trinh.

Quynh, prepare to accept.

The criminal Trinh Ba is a member of the royal family,

I order Trinh Ba to be taken back to court for trial.

Whoever stands against this will be accused of blasphemy.

Quynh, accept the decree.

What was he thinking? Committing such a crime.

See you later, Quynh.

Take care.

Trinh Ba,

I swear to execute you.

Have this sent to the lord's palace.

Yes, sir.

If I cannot have Diem, neither will you.

My Lord, there is a letter from Trinh Ba.

Who is this girl?

Diem.

Diem.

Diem.

We will never lose each other.

Because true love will never fade.

Diem was right.

True memories will never fade.

She ends her life to save her love for Quynh.

So sad! Such a bad ending for Diem!

Nah! I made it up.

That's how you bring tears to people's eyes.

So...

The truth is...

Where are you going?

Hey!

There is some punishment in life even the bad cannot imagine.

Hey.

Do you remember what crime I committed?

Raping.

Me and you, seven times a night, three times a day.

Are you crazy?

Horse race was only a test.

Now, we shall have a real competition.

This is the topic for the drawing contest.

Realm!

Your Majesty.

The realm belongs to the people.

He wants to make it difficult for us.

Quynh, fate let me meet you.

Our kingdom is on the verge of danger again.

Regardless of the title, we must all take responsibility.

I hope that for once, our small kingdom would be respected.

Master, justice has been done and retribution has been made.

What are you doing?

I resign.

I just want to be with you.

We will have many children.

Don't you want it?

Our people need a good official.

Our nation needs a good person like you.

Let's connect everything.

The kite first,

and the boy sitting on the buffalo last.

What are you drawing?

With such small eyes, this magnificent drawing is difficult to admire.

Insolent.

You called this scrawled drawing a realm?

This is a distinctive trait of the Viet kingdom.

Wherever the kite flies, within our sky and our land

it will be.

A sword or the sky, which one is greater?

You...

This is the real ending.

Flapping on the white skin, it sounds bi bach.

When two live unite as one,

their hearts blend into one.

Thus this distich:

Red blood flowing within crimson heart.

You did not say something nonsense for the first time.

Seven times a day and three times a night

with that rapist drives Trinh Ba crazy.

He deserves it.

Hey, where are you going?

Is that you Princess Parrot?

You reincarnated?

But why as a chicken?

Baby parrot.

Well...

So I will call you...

Princess Chicken.

-Princess Chicken! -Who are you?

How dare you sit on my land?

Who are you to not let me sit on this land?

I'm Trinh Bao of the Trinh's family.

Trinh Bao?

You will surely meet my nephew.

Who is he?