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At the dawn of the Ming Dynasty

In order to consolidate all power and keep his bloodline on the throne

The Emperor founded for his imperial court an airtight security system

He trains street orphans under a strict, totalitarian regime

Within the Law, these secret guards bypass judiciary procedures

Outside of the court, they have their own code of Law

They are called JINYIWEI, the Brocade Guards

Their commander

And the best fighter

is given the name QINGLONG

He was granted

The FOURTEEN BLADES

Inside this box houses fourteen different steel blades

Eight of these blades are marked:

Sky, Earth, Rank, Law, Wisdom, Trust, Benevolence, Bravery

That are used for interrogation

The remaining six are used for execution

First to kill those who disobey the court and the emperor

Second to kill those who interfere with the imperial administration

Third to kill those who practice grafting and bend the Law

Fourth to kill those who commit treason

Fifth to kill guards who slay their Jinyiwei brothers

The last of them, a golden sword:

Fulfill your mission or, failing that, lay down your life

These orphans are alone in the world

Under wise rule

They defend the country

Yet under fatuous rule

They become a walking terror to the people

The JINYIWEI are involved in highly military and political affairs

When missions go awry, they often lose their lives

Meeting their sorrowful fate

THE NORTH PRINCE QING'S RO YAL CITY

Prince Qing is the uncle of the Emperor

During the last Emperor's reign, he led the army in a failed revolt

Which cost him both his legs

And resulting in his exile

My Lord

AII is arranged regarding our plan

with Jia Jingzhong

But I am disgusted at the thought of his greedy face

More disgusting is the fact that

he is the reason I am still alive

Indeed you've given him what you've promised

Now he even wants more

Greedy souls are what I'm after

Money is countable

Nothing but some numbers

What I Loathe are unsettled debts

THE FORBIDDEN CITY QIANQING PALACE

Your loyal slave Jia Jingzhong

is here to wish your Majesty a long and healthful life

Tuo is here, noble Father

Tuo Tuo

Do you know why I have called for you?

I shall fulfill your wish, my beloved adoptive Father

My Lord

JINYIWEI HEADQUARTERS

Qinglong

Our kingdom is under siege

Zhao Shenyan is conspiring to revolt

You must reclaim the treasure box that the emperor has bestowed upon him

In it is solid proof of his treason

Do you have the Emperor's Order?

General Qing long, bow to your order

Emperor Secret Order

Counselor Zhao Shenyan is conspiring to revolt

The Emperor has ordered for Jinyiwei Qing long to execute the mission

Bai Hu and Zhu Que

will take lead in your absence

Xuan Wu will be re-stationed at the East Chamber

With his Majesty's Royal Blessing

General Qing long receives his Majesty's Order

THE COUNSELOR'S RESIDENCE

Father, I am afraid

It is alright, Shouzheng

Shenyan

Let us leave together

Madame, I cannot do that

Is it because of the box

It must be the Jinyiwei

General Huang

You must escort Madame out of the city tonight

Yes

Father... Father

Father... promise me

You must come for us

I promise you, son

Father... don't forget

Now quickly, to the study

Mum, I'm afraid

Don't be afraid

Brothers

Do not make me strike

Kill

Councilor

please hand over his Majesty's treasure box

You should know

I would rather die

than surrender

to this corrupt court

Show yourself

Shouzheng

Father... Father...

Let him go, let him go

Father

You are despicable

I know I will not get it out of you

Forgive me, for I am here on a mission

I'II have to ask him

Shouzheng, don't be afraid

Listen to me

Shouzheng, he is lying to you

Tell me

Shouzheng, you mustn't tell

I said you mustn't tell

I didn't tell

Uncle said he will grant me any wish

I said... I said

I wanted you back

Did Jia Jingzhong not tell you

the Imperial Seal is in the box

Qing long

Did you ever think

If this seal were to fall into the wrong hands

How many lives

would be sacrificed and killed

Enough

To protect this Seal

It is your duty as Jinyiwei

Greetings to General Xuan Wu

Xuan Wu, Xuan Wu

You bastard

Let me out if you dare

I will kill you

Xuan Wu

You are wasting your breath

Kill them

Xuan Wu, when people see the glory of your success

They will forget the sinister nature of your means

I was right

Guards, release Bai Hu

Tuo Tuo is here on behalf of my Father

Coming to Sir Jia's aid

We know of Qinglong's escape and to avoid unnecessary trouble

I will help Sir Jia to get rid of Qing long

Do you have proof

That you are indeed Prince Qing's daughter

HOUSE OF PRINCE QING

Yours

Big Head

Use the money well

Boss

You even give us the dowry

When they come for you

What will you give them

Don't worry

I can handle it

Flag Bearer, here's yours

Boss

We are disbanded

What about this flag

Keep it

There won't be...

a Justice Escorts ever again

We could have kept going

We have been in debt for too long

We can't possibly keep up

Qiao Hua

We are all getting old

I could come with you

Father

I don't want to marry

Haven't the debtors already come?

We said we would pay them in two days

Qiao Hua

Sir, can I help you

I have a job for you

I'm sorry Sir

We've just closed down

Boss

There are three hundred taels here

When all is done

You get an additional three hundred

Sir

Is it this chest you wish for us to escort?

No... it's me

Thank you, thank you

Congratulations, Boss

Quickly

Everyone

is to be searched thoroughly today

Yes

Sir Yang

Sir Yang

Boss Yong

Why all the strict searching today?

What happened?

Jinyiwei Qing long

is on arrest for treason

The Emperor has ordered

execution to anyone

who let him go at the gate

My daughter is getting married

Married

Didn't she get married last year?

Let's

not talk about it

Oh... right, right

Sir Yang, won't you help us out

We're in a hurry

Please let us through

Surely

But I'II have to search first

Sir Yang

Sir Yang

Uncle Yang

My niece is prettier every time I see her

Uncle Yang, you sure know how to joke around

Alright, I've searched this one

Turn around, I'II escort you myself

You can let go of my hand

If it doesn't work out this time either

you should marry me

Quick

Come on

Go

Boss, it's our own wine

Give some to everyone

Orders from Boss, we've had a long day

Sir, have some food

Sir

This is aged wine specially brewed

It is good for bruises

Have some

It will be good to your wounds

My Father started brewing this since he founded Justice

It's been forty-six years

When I was young, I couldn�t understand

When I grew older

and watched him

tolerating the ways of this world

Losing money to pass by on one's way

I finally understood that the wine didn't help him with bruises and wounds

It helped him with his heart

I want to help him

But he refuses me

If it weren't for my marriage

He would never have let me come

I really wish

A hero in this world

Can take over Justice

What fragrant wine

Who...

is the boss around here

It's me, Qiao Yong from Justice Escorts in the city

We are new here, excuse us

We are the Sky Eagles Clan

He is the famous

''Blade Number One'' The Judge of the Desert

Today, we Sky Eagles give you face

Why do people like to bully others Eighty taels of white silver

You will not pass if it is one tael less

Right

Has this world changed?

Must we common folk live without any respect and dignity?

Do not touch my flag

Flag Bearer

Boss

Dignity is within oneself

No one can take it away from you

Don't

You're risking your life

Charge

Who's there

Charge

Who would have thought

I didn't see

Sorry, boss

Sorry, boss... retreat

Boss, I saw the Jinyiwei plaque around his waist with my own eyes

Go, go, go...

Don't

He is in the carriage

I've been waiting for you

Jinyiwei Formation

Do you know I was the one who created this

Qiao Hua

Let me go

Jinyiwei Qing long

Sir Jia thinks too highly of you

He's Qing long

First kill, interfering with the higher power

Second kill, brother killing brother

I'II tell... I'II tell

It was Xuan Wu... he made me come after you

Who killed Bai Hu and Zhu Que?

Xuan Wu killed Zhu Que

Bai Hu was killed

by a girl from the West

sent by Prince Qing

Her sword was incredibly quick

Her name is Tuo Tuo

Go back to Jia Jingzhong

Tell him there's no longer a Qing long from Jinyiwei

Tell him to leave me alone

Yes yes yes

Scram

Scram

Since you are a Jinyiwei

Our services to you end here

Your money

Please take it back

You will not harm my father

Let's talk about it

I only have one daughter

Please I beg you

You must travel to the east

And casually mention my name wherever you visit

to divert attention away from me

Three days later, at Cotton Village

You will have two choices

One

Have your daughter back

Two

Have her corpse back

Father... Qiao Hua...

Qiao Hua... Father

Father

Father

You were peeking

I need to pee

What are you doing

Go

You may eat after you finish darning

We have guests

Papa, look

Come on, have a hug

Take a seat

Sir and Miss

We have some excellent broiled beef here, would you like to try some

Yes, could we have half a kilo please

Let's have some on the juicy side, it would smell lovely

We also have some stewed goat's hooves in garlic

We'll have half a kilo of that too

Could you put more onion in it

Goat is a bit too much for me

Surely

We have some grape wine as well

We don't want grape wine

I don't want wine from the West either

Half a kilo of white wine

Half a kilo of broiled beef, goat' s hooves and white wine

We're hungry... get on it

Right away

Please enjoy

I may not know the ways of the world,

but I know my way around the table

I can't eat it if you touch it... take this

Check please

Everything satisfactory, sir and miss

Yes

We have unbeatable prices too... just one tael and four pence

I don't have money

I'm your hostage

You don't have money either?

I gave it all to your father

Do you have money or not?

I knew by the looks of you two

That it was too good to be true

Boss, you just wait, I'm taking them to the guards

Wait just one minute

Do you know who he is

He is a Jin...

My family name is Jin

I'm sorry, we really don't have money with us

I hope this gold medallion will be enough

I knew that you had it all along, I'II get you change right away

What are you doing

We could have easily bought ten horses with the money you gave them

BATH HOUSE

Is Qing long your real name

That is what they call me... I don't have a name

How did you become a Jinyiwei

Brother

Brother

Brother, brother

I have no choice

Don't you think it is a sin

to have killed so many

I never ask why

I only ask when, where and who

Have you thought of quitting

There is no quitting in the life of a Jinyiwei

Our path is a short one

I will be done soon

If no one is after you

You could leave

To finish a mission is the only dignity for a Jinyiwei

Knowing fully well

my fianc� is cheating behind my back

Having to feign ignorance and go forth with a wedding

How's that for no dignity

I wanted to devote myself to a man I love

But alas, his heart is not mine to have

I also wish for

a hero in this world

But alas, he kills without compassion

Still, I have hope for the future

My mother used to tell me

It is fortunate to have hope

Everyone has chosen their own path

Qing long, that goes for you too

As long as you keep walking

You will see blue sky

Be careful, don't drop it now

Big sister

This is honey barbequed chicken

And this is toasted bread

And here, is our home brew wine

Let me know if you need anything else

WILD GEESE GATEWAY

Scram

Sir

Has the secret document arrived?

Yes it has

Let's get you some new clothes

Miss, you look gorgeous in this

It suits you well

Why don't you try this head scarf too...

they match together

You look pretty

Try on another

I think this one looks even better

Can you do something for me

What is it

Go to the guard post

And find a man called Jia Jingzhong

If they ask you who you are

Give them this letter

But a woman walking into a guard post...

You'll look like a man in this

I have something else to take care of

I will come for you afterwards

What are you here for

I am here for Jia Jingzhong

Who are you

Surround him

I AM QINGLONG

Qing long

When you could stay in heaven

Why invite yourself to hell

There is no quitting in the life of a Jinyiwei

There is no quitting in the life of a Jinyiwei

What business do you have with Sir Jia

We Jinyiwei

Never ask why

Only when, where, and who

Jia Jingzhong is planning to sell the three districts

And the gold will be delivered by Captain Xiahou himself

The twelfth day of this month

That is today

Qing long, do you think you can do whatever you want around here

To finish a mission

is the only dignity for a Jinyiwei

Capture him

Arrest him

It's a woman

Let me go

Let me go

Greetings, Captain

Show me the way

Yes

What are you doing

Did I ask for your help?

You wanted to use me

Remember this

You are not allowed to be out of my sight

Do you understand

Give me your hand

Thank you

Waiter Coming

We have guests

Coming

Table for two

This way please

You've arrived just in time

if you are not in a hurry

You can watch the fireworks tonight

We will be staying here for the night

Want a room? Yes

A deluxe room for two

Please give us two separate rooms

Two rooms, yes of course

Enjoy

HOUSE OF PRINCE QING

When we strike later

you leave first, alright

We have someone seated at this table already

Would you mind...

I want to sit here for the fireworks

This inn is for everybody

That is alright

I would like a new friend

I don't need friends

I have this whole inn for tonight

But...

I've been following that tribe of merchants for a long time

Don't you dare touch them

Since I have the chance to meet Qing long today

I, the Judge of the Desert, must see how great he is

Before it goes down, I will beat you

Are you alright

Yes

Before this bowl stops spinning

I will beat you as well

Don't move

Qing long

Draw your sword

I have no wish to fight you

But I will tell you this

They have a thousand taels of gold

They may win in numbers

But we can work together

Here is the map to the post

Let an arrow be our signal

to attack

How will we split it

I don't want any of it

I want something else from them

Why should I trust you

If the plan fails

I'II end my own life

We Sky Eagles have our own rules

The day

we rob something that is worth giving up our lives for

That is the day we turn into righteous bandits

Qing long

What are you after?

JINYIWEI

My dignity

Let's go Go

Yes Sir

Why didn't you leave just now

I'm not allowed to be out of your sight

My fianc�

has a shop here

He has long asked me to come during the Mid-Autumn Festival

He said it is very romantic

Especially in the desert

The sky is high and the land is wide

I would love it

He said if I were ever to come, I should stay here with him

He said he would make up for everything he has ever done

I'm really here now

But with a Jinyiwei instead

Here is the money that I owe you

Go look for your fianc� tomorrow

You want me to go back to him

Am I of no use to you now

Yes

you are of no use to me now

It is a festival for fireworks

Why are you here alone

I do not have family

Who am I here with if it weren't with myself

I am fortunate to have your company tonight

Many are after me

but their luck runs out

and I am always

the only one left

That is depressing

The ones after you don't have it easy either

The more you understand the one you are looking for

The more you will treat him as a friend

Watching your friend goes down

How is that for depressing

The worst occasion

was when I killed my own brother

Do not worry

Your nightmare will soon end

I am mentally prepared each day

That before I go down

I must complete what I have set out to do

Whoever stands in my way

No matter friend or foe

Will have to go down first

Take this inside

Where did you come from

Don't play here

Outside Outside

Big sister, our money

Thank you, big sister

Captain, it must have been a long trip for you

Assisting Prince Qing to acquire three districts

Took me a lot of effort

My deepest gratitude, Sir Jia

I thank you on behalf of Prince Qing

Has Sir Jia brought

what we wanted

Is the Scroll here

I must take a routine look at it

Sir Jia, before I left

Prince Qing made some amends to the Scroll

It is Mid-Autumn Festival

Our first Emperor made his move on this day

and founded the Ming Dynasty

Prince Qing wants

the Imperial Seal of Approval on this Scroll

So that he can come forth into the city

What rubbish

This is a blatant revolt

Sir Jia

You dare not to be understanding

Do you not fear

for your head?

Xuan Wu, take the Seal

Xuan Wu, Sir Jia

you...

Did you not once say

When people see the glory of your success

They will forget the sinister nature of your means

I work for Prince Qing now

Sir Jia, thank you for teaching me that

Ready

Yes Yes

Shoot

Tell our men to be on guard and secure this place

Kill anyone who comes in

Yes

Captain

Please hand me the Scroll

We should stamp it with the Seal

Kill

Here comes the Sky Eagles

Qing long

Captain

This is family business for the Jinyiwei

Whoever stands in my way today

Will go down

I am stronger than any one of you

Am I wrong to pursue what I want

I know

You have always treated me like a brother

But did you not

kill your own brother too

Yes, and that has left me

a life more painful than death

The suffering

is a nightmare that will never end

You will not want a life like mine

Do not worry

You will not die alone

After I finish my business

I will come with you

Kill him

I hate bullies

Judge of the Desert

I thought you only knew how to rob

I love to rob

but I love to fight more

Take this

Your carriage is behind the guard post

There is food and water

Enough for five days

Here is your gold

It is all mine?

It is all yours

The concept of robbing for anything other than riches

I really don't understand

If you're ever up for something like this again

Remember me

I will

Leave

Qing long

Leave quickly

Go without me, leave quickly

Quickly

Qing long

On the count of three

If you do not hand over the Seal

I shall kill her

One

Two

He will not

give up the Seal for me

Three

I'm sorry

Because of me

you lost the Seal

Did you not once say that everyone has a choice

Oh... How did she manage to capture you

After I went to find my fianc�

I went back to find you

That is how she got me

Sorry

I shouldn�t ask you to find him

I should personally deliver you to him

This is where...

we saw Qing long fight with the girl from the West

Qing long lost and he fled in our carriage

Brothers from the desert in the North also saw

war drums hoisted by Prince Qing's palace

A troop of ten thousand were standing by

ready to attack

At the same time, there were about three hundred fire shooters

aiming towards the City of Sky Wolves

Their intention unknown

The entire city is trembling in fear

Zhao Shenyan is to be executed for Losing the Imperial Seal

Qing long has lost the same item during his mission in the city

Then

it must be the same Seal that Qing long has taken back

It is not only the Seal

that Qing long is after

The fourteenth and the last blade of the Jinyiwei:

Fulfill your mission or, failing that, lay down your life

Taking back the Seal doesn't just concern you alone

Qing long although you are the best fighter among us

There is one thing that we excel in

And that is we know our way

We know the routes inside out

There is no time... so let us help you

Yes

If they stamp the Seal on the forged Scroll

Prince Qing will be able to take his men into the city

The people will suffer a long and painful war

So before the Seal passes through the border

We must take it back

For Tuo Tuo to pass through

She must go through City of Sky Wolves

Prince Qing is careful

He will do everything to aid her

Do you have an idea

Must draw Tuo Tuo away

Divert their attention and take the Seal

City of Sky Wolves is famous for its labyrinthine passageways

I know a shortcut

that will enable us to pass them

Brothers we must hurry

CITY OF SKY WOLVES

Stop

Xuan Wu

You deliver the Seal

I will take care of Qing long

Let's go

Check it out

HERE LIES THE BOD Y OF XUAN WU

Have the fire shooters dismount and chase

Go after them Yes

Let us split up here

Go Yes

Fire

Cease fire

Strike

Strike

Retreat

Charge

Charge

The seal is here

I cannot turn back now

Kill me

Brother

Qing long, go to Qiao Hua quickly

We will handle this here

Qing long fooled you into dying for him

Here comes the Sky Eagles

Judge

Judge

I said scram

Scram

Tell Qing long for me

If you see me upon this sandy horizon again

Do not be overjoyed

If it is she that you see

Do not be too sorrowful

After going through here

You can pass through the border

Aren't you coming with me

The road for a Jinyiwei is short

Mine has come to its end today

You told me

We would deliver the Seal together

And then you would leave with me

I promise you

From now on, if you need me

You only need to ring the bell on your wrist

And I will be there for you

Let me tell you a secret

That day

After I saw my fianc�

I came back for you

I wanted to tell you

I have declined the proposal

Whatever you tell me to do

I will do it

No matter if you are lying to me

Or not

I will wait for you

Hua

Take this Seal to the General of the West

After I take care of Tuo Tuo, I will come immediately

Before I complete my mission

Whoever stands in the way

No matter friend or foe

Will have to go down first

In the end, I safely delivered the Seal to General of the West

Just like I promised Qing long

The conspiracy was found out

Prince Qing killed himself before his execution

It is rumored

that Prince Qing has never cried in his life

But upon hearing the death of Tuo Tuo

He shed a tear

The people were most thrilled

that the Emperor held the court again

Sir Zhao was released

As long as those like Sir Zhao exist

I believe that people will live happy lives

Brother Huang, this way

Yes, boss

Prepare food fast

Must continue after lunch

Hurry, hurry

Before father passed away, he said that Justice Escorts must remain open

for all that is just and fair in the world

He also told me a secret

that his wine is not for bruises and wounds

But for him to remember

The sweet memories of the past

When I drink his wine

I am reminded of a friend I met in the desert

I feel very fortunate to have met him

Because I am witness that the Judge

has turned for the good

Of course, I will also think of him

And the roads we have traveled together

I may not know the ways of the world

He once told me that I only need to ring the bell on my wrist

And he will appear

Whatever he tells me to do, I will do it

No matter if he is lying to me or not

It is fortunate to have hope