Original subtitles

What would you like?

A pot of jasmine tea

Coming right up!

She is coming...

Look at that palanquin!

Which family is the lady from?

Lady? She's from a brothel!

A prostitute? Which one?

Fu Chun Yuan

Lights!

What are you doing here?

Go in and have a look!

It's a brothel!

I know!

Peanuts! Melon seeds!

You're here early, sir!

Peanuts! Melon seeds!

This way please!

Wait on the customer!

This way please!

Please sit down!

Look after the customer!

I beg your pardon

is this your first visit here?

Your name, sir?

Wang

Master Wang!

Please have some tea!

Please sit down!

Curtains!

Bao Lan, Yan Zhi

Gui Hong, Cui Hong

They're all here, sir!

What's your preference?

Which lady would you like?

Is Su San here?

Su San?

Yes...

I'd like to meet her

Yes...but

She's very popular

You'll have to wait your turn

Fine...I'll wait!

Would you like someone else in the meantime?

No!

Please have a seat!

I'll fetch her

Please!

Damn!

Bao Lan, House 2

Stay a bit longer!

You're kicking me out!

Nonsense! Come again tomorrow!

You're a coward if you don't show!

Make a reservation!

Alright!

Go in! There's nothing to see!

Bao Lan, go there now!

This one is angry, do something!

If your father finds out

you've been here, it'll be disastrous!

Young Master!

Don't make a fuss!

Customer!

Can you lower your voice?

Sure!

Mother!

Any business today?

The too early for the usuals, no new ones either

What's your problem?

You have nose and eyes like her

you're plain lazy!

She's asking for a beating

Stop crying!

Customer for Yan Zhi

Wipe your tears!

Master Ning!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year, Master Ning!

Where have you been, you heartless wretch!

Don't say that! It's New Year's Eve!

Yan Zhi misses you!

She's on the verge on tears!

Here I am, baby! Let's go!

Master Shen is here!

Master Shen!

Have a drink with Su San?

No! I'll be leaving soon!

Take him to the back!

Want some melon seeds, sir?

How about candy?

Want to try your luck?

I get it!

You've been stood up!

Let me sing for you!

Can you sing?

My bamboo clapper is loud and clear

Please listen carefully, sir!

You'll forget your troubles in Fu Chun Yuan

The ladies appear at your beck and call

Everyone prettier than ever

Prettier than the Moon Goddess

Prettier than Zhao Fei Yan and Yang Yu Huan

You'll have your way as long as you pay

Not bad!

Well? Something for me?

Such a waste of time!

What?

Nothing!

So hard to make a living!

This is for you!

Sorry, I have no change

No! Keep the change!

Really?

I must kowtow to you!

Please get up...

I'll give you this

I have no use for it!

Su San bids farewell

You must come again!

Someone waiting in the West Chamber

I'm tired. I need a break!

Please go there now!

Just muddle through...

Alright...

Who was that?

The one with the leather hat?

You don't know him?

That's Master Shen Yan Lin

No, I don't!

He's rich!

You must come again!

Master, let's go!

I'll wait!

I'll wait with you!

Have some melon seeds!

Leave it there!

Why?

Just do it!

Miss Su bids farewell!

I'll come for you again!

But don't be like last time

and fake illness!

I wouldn't dare!

Don't worry! I'll be here!

Someone's been waiting all day for you!

New customer?

Never seen him before!

Get rid of him!

What?

Say something nice

They're still our patrons

Alright!

More wine!

Yes!

What did he say?

Su San has turned in for the night!

They want you to leave!

That's ridiculous!

Master, let's go!

It's ridiculous!

They're such fools

ousting a big spender like you!

Let me go talk to them!

Miss Su, you must meet him!

What is this?

Please sit for a while!

I barely had a break!

Why must you fawn on him?

He's a lavish spender!

He looks wealthy

Looks is not everything!

It can be deceiving!

Just go and say hello

Come meet Master Wang...

Master Wang, this is Su San

Master Wang

Sorry to keep you waiting!

Sorry

Here's the tea money!

Goodbye!

Su San is here, why are you leaving?

See him out!

She's nothing special!

300 taels!

Sir...

Please stay a bit longer!

Have a drink with Su San!

No! I'll come back some other time!

Come here, Su San!

Come here!

What's with you today?

Come!

Sorry, sir!

I'm so sorry!

That's ridiculous!

Sorry to keep you waiting!

She's nothing special!

What's wrong, sir?

Nothing!

We've collected all the debts

36,000 taels of silver

Please check the accounts

Leave them over there!

Your father wants us home at once

Let's leave the day after tomorrow

Fine!

What is it?

An invitation for your master

You may go!

An invitation, sir!

You're cordially invited to a farewell dinner 10:15:46:16 10:15:47:24 Sincerely, Liu Zi Mei

I'm indebted to your kindness

You flatter me with this farewell dinner

Just a simple dinner, hope you like it!

Certainly!

A toast to you

Wishing you a pleasant journey

Thank you

Master

Master Wang

Sir?

Do you have any lady friend?

Lady friend?

Summon her to liven the party

I seldom visit brothels

With your standing

You must have a girl or two

There's a Su San...

I've met her once

Su San from Fu Chun Yuan

Su San!

Yes!

I've been meaning to meet her!

Let's take this opportunity

and have a nice gathering!

It'll be an honor for my humble home!

Let's play a drinker's wager game

What do you think?

Sure...

Name the subject

If I may...

Yes!

I'll take the liberty...

Temples! The auspicious Xiang Mei Temple

The auspicious Xiang Mei Temple

Where the Huang Chao Uprising took place

The monk could not escape

He hid inside a tree

but was stabbed nonetheless

Heaps of gold at Golden Mountain Temple

The ruthless monk Fa Hai

held Xu Xian captive

The green snake summoned the marine troops

The white snake flooded the temple with spells

Gan Lu Temple

Liu Bei is sized up at Gan Lu Temple

The sex trap went awry

Master Qiao made a match

Sun Zhong Mou suffered a double loss

The sanctity of Ling Yin Temple

There lived a monk named Ji Dian

He was not a vegetarian

Meat and wine were his favorite

He won't worship and he won't pray

The good was rewarded at Bao En Temple

There lived a monk named Hai

who was involved with Pan Qiao Yun

He was killed by Shi Xiu in a fit

went to hell without his head

Peaches are red, plums are white

White Pagoda Temple

White Pagoda Temple...

White Pagoda Temple has a white pagoda

Such a white pagoda

Sorry, I can't go on

I'm lost for words

How about...

No! This won't do...

I get it...

Whiter than snow

Whiter than cabbage

White than your lovely face

Just like...

No! Drink up!

Alright...

Let's drink with him!

Come on...

Su San is here

Please have a seat over there

next to Master Wang

Please sit down

Master Fan, your turn

Very well!

Hurry!

Good things go in pairs, Twin Pagoda Temple

A pair of pagodas at Twin Pagoda Temple

Home for nuns and not for monks

All you monks please hurry here

Pair up with the nuns

Amitabha!

Amitabha!

Temple of Salvation liberates mortal souls

There lived a scholar named Zhang

Rendezvous with Miss Cui in the West Chamber

Infuriating the old lady

Poor Hong Niang got the beating

Prosperous business in Long Fu Temple

Long Fu Temple

Worshipping at Long Fu Temple

He came for the girl and not for Buddha

For the first cup of tea

He left 300 taels of silver

Who has committed such a sin

to sire such an unworthy son

Even with a huge fortune

He'll squander it away!

Su San

Someone is here to see you!

Who is it?

Go see for yourself!

Look who's here!

Master Wang

Miss Su

You two have a chat

Excuse me, Master Wang

Please sit down!

Sit!

Some tea?

Yes!

You first!

No, please go ahead!

Please pardon my manners the other day

No. I was rude, please forgive me!

I'm here to apologize

I hope you'll forgive me!

I'm leaving for Nanjing today

I came to say goodbye!

Are you scalded?

Never mind...

Master, it's late. We should leave!

Alright!

I'll take my leave now!

Sir!

Master!

I'm coming! Go!

Have a safe trip!

Master Wang!

Here's the bill!

Yes!

The porters are ready

When are you leaving?

Right away!

Yes!

All set! Let's go, Master!

I'm staying!

Why?

No reason!

This way!

Wait on Master Wang!

Coming...

This way please!

Just as I expected! He's back!

Don't let him get away again!

Don't worry!

Who would you like?

Is Su San here?

Yes! I'll fetch her!

She's out!

Su San is out today!

Master Wang

Su San went out!

I'm so forgetful!

I'll wait!

I'm afraid that's not possible

Others are waiting

The young Master Jiang, Minister Liu

And also...

And Minister Zhou

Yes, Minister Zhou and the Queen's brother

Minister He is hosting a dinner tonight

It'll be dawn before she's available!

Yes, it'll be dawn!

Then I'll leave!

Please stay a while!

No, I'll be back tomorrow!

She's not available either

She's very popular

Everyone likes her

They spend money like pouring out water

Yet she still doesn't think much of anyone

Master Wang

Yes?

Are you leaving?

Take Master Shen for instance

He has hosted many parties here

and spent a lot of money

At least 2,000 taels

before she finally notices him

She's all for appearances

Then I'll host one for her!

Very well...

She needs persuading. I'll speak with her!

Thank you

Don't mention it

Young master is pleased

to host a party for the lady

Everyone having a good time

Song and dance to go with the wine

A wager's game on this side

Coquettish manner on the other

It's fun being in a brothel

he was beside himself!

Let's have a drink!

Thank you!

Uncle!

Let's drink up!

Longevity and wealth...

May I have a word with you?

What is it?

Minister Jiang has sent for me!

I'm asking for your permission

What? Must you go?

I'm sorry!

He's also a good customer!

I'm very sorry!

Gentlemen, Su San will take her leave now!

Sorry...

How can she leave now?

This party is for her!

You can't go!

No!

Minister Jiang has summoned her

Please let her go, sir!

That's not right!

I met him on the way here

He's been summoned by the Emperor!

Minister Liu, please understand...

Please eat some more!

Please...

Have a drink...

You have one too!

I'm older than you

and more experienced in this sort of thing

This can't go on!

I'd like your advice!

I heard you paid 300 taels on your first visit

and this feast is extravagant

If you're serious about Su San

I'd like to help you

I'd appreciate that!

I'll arrange for you to claim her!

Claim her?

You're an honest fellow

It means to pay a lump sum for her first night!

You mean marry her?

It won't be easy!

Let me handle this!

Closing for wedding banquet

On this joyous occasion

The ladies are busy entertaining

Old friends and new all gathered here

To witness the pairing of the lovers

To witness the pairing of the lovers

One is beautiful

One is in love

One is infatuated

One is drowned in self-pity

What is this?

A weigh

To measure your happiness!

Why are you so sad?

Silently crying to the bridal candles

Is something troubling you?

Or do you love someone else?

My parents died when I was 7

I spent 9 years in a brothel

I have been tortured

in order to keep my chastity

We hardly know each other

I'm afraid our marriage doesn't hold

You're worried about this?

Don't cry and don't be sad

We'll reaffirm our marriage vows

We bow to Heaven as our witness

We bow to Earth as our proof

We bow to our ancestors to affirm our status

You're my wife

We'll grow old together

We'll grow old together

Go away!

Everything is here, master!

Please check the accounts!

This is for...

Shop owner, take over for me!

Yes!

Anything else, sir?

Nothing!

Then I'm leaving!

You have money?

Yes!

Master Wang, please go upstairs for dim sum!

Very well...

You may go!

Yes!

Young Master!

Take care of yourself!

I will

Eat something before you leave!

What are you looking at? Move!

Go.

What are you doing?

You gave me a scare!

Wining and dining day and night

Without a care in the world

Giving out embroidered fabric

pearls and jade

Spending like there's no tomorrow

Did you just arrive?

Take her to Da Niang!

This is for me?

I always work hard for you!

What do you think?

Come here!

How old is she?

Tell Da Niang!

I'm 7

Have some peanuts!

Take some!

Sit down and eat!

Will there be trouble?

Of course not!

What about her family?

Just her mother

who's sick and ignorant

How much?

10 taels of silver

It's a deal!

I'll go now!

Stay a bit longer!

No, you wait here!

Your mother will come for you later!

No!

You may eat here!

I want to go home!

Yes, after dinner!

Please don't leave me!

Be a good girl and behave!

I want to go home!

I'll show you something!

Little bitch!

Don't get stubborn with me!

I'll show you...

I want to go home!

I'll beat you, you little bitch!

You're never going home!

Didn't find anything you like?

Did someone bully you?

What's the matter?

I can't stay here anymore!

Let's move!

She's right!

You're the son of a former minister

You can't stay here forever

I'll have the shop owner

help you find another place

Master Liu

We have an empty lot in the back

Build a mansion there

we can look out for each other

You can live there

and enjoy your privacy

Very well!

Don't!

That's too extravagant!

It's alright...

I'll have to trouble you on this matter

Of course...

Look at this, Master!

We'll build 2 wings

Flowers grown along the pavilion

Footpath laden with cobblestones

Bamboo along the lotus pond

Picturesque scenery

The dissolute gentleman has no worries

The couple is happy as can be

We'll drink to the spring flowers in bloom

We'll listen to music in the summer wind

We'll enjoy the autumn moon

We'll chat around the fire in winter

We'll travel around and enjoy the landscape

We'll be true to each other forever

We'll live happily ever after

We'll live happily ever after

Live happily ever after

Check!

What a move!

Sir! Miss!

Have a seat!

Yes!

About the cost for the mansion

and miscellaneous expenses

Later...

We have to pay these right away!

Deduct it from my account!

Yes, but...

There's no more money in your account!

All 30,000 taels are gone?

Yes, we have already advanced 1,000 taels!

Please take a look!

What's this coffin for?

You're forgetful, sir!

You promised to buy that

for her mother!

What about the nunnery?

That's your donation

We'll do this later!

Yes!

Miss Su, you must tell him

some of these must be settled soon

plus the money we have advanced

Alright...

If we go on like this

Let alone 30,000 taels

Even 300,000 taels is not enough!

If you don't mind me...

Don't say things like that...

Listen, if you don't mind me

You should buy me off from my mother

I can go anywhere with you once I'm free

This place is a black hole

I'll speak to her

I already told you

This is no way to spend your money

I have an idea

If you want to buy her freedom

it'll only cost you 3,000 taels!

Fine!

Please send this letter home for me

Once I get the money, I'll pay you!

but that won't help your situation now

We have advanced money to you

you must do something

Alright!

We're very tight

we cannot live like we used to

We must use sparingly!

Dinner is ready!

Let's eat!

Yes!

What is this?

Mother said things are tight

we must cut down on expenses!

This is ridiculous!

Don't argue with her!

This is insulting! I must speak with her!

Alright...

Buy some stewed meat and wine

I'll pay you later

Don't get upset over this

She knows nothing but money

Once we get the money

we'll leave here at once!

From here to my hometown

it'll take at least 2 months!

How can we stand this?

I'll think of a way

Don't worry! Time goes fast!

What should we do?

Think for us

Where do you think our money come from?

From the customers!

You have customers waiting

yet you choose this poor fellow

for how long?

I'm married to him

How can I entertain customers?

Don't mention his name!

He's taken you and eating off of us!

Be fair

He has spent a lot of money here!

How can you say that about him?

That's not true!

He spent his money willingly

No one took advantage of him!

Go tell him

he must pay to live here!

We're running a business, not a charity

Don't go too far!

Master Wang has already sent for money

Once he gets it, he'll pay you!

Miss

That was over a month ago!

How much longer must we wait?

Shen Yan Lin is coming tomorrow

You better go entertain him

I won't do it!

Don't be unreasonable

It's useless talking to you!

You bitch! I'll show you!

Fine! Show me!

That's enough!

What?

What's going on?

What's wrong with her?

Nothing! They had an argument!

About what?

Don't play dumb!

You have no worry

You have a place to sleep and a wife

Fine...

What about us?

What do you mean?

Like what I said

We're running a business here

Alright! I'll pay you...

How?

Fine!

Later!

You must think of a way

Brothels don't take credit!

This is ridiculous!

No use talking to him

Don't get all riled up

You're here! How are you?

Fine...is the young master home?

Inside...

Yes!

Your sister gave specific instructions

you must go home at once

Where's the money?

She gave me 50 taels of silver

for your traveling expenses

That's not enough!

I need money to buy Su San's freedom

You better go home with him

I'll wait for you

No way!

She's right!

Shut up! Don't worry!

I won't leave until I set you free!

Master...

Go back, I know what I'm doing

It's actually a small sum

but your father has written me

He specifically told me not to lend you money

I think you better go home

But I made a promise!

I must pay her ransom

You have fun at a brothel

but you shouldn't take it too seriously

Uncle

I'm sorry I can't help you!

What's going on?

What are you doing?

Don't you recognize me?

I'm Master Wang

We have instructions not to let you in

Go away!

Playing rough?

Get lost!

Customer!

Master Shen is here!

You haven't been here for a while!

I've been away!

I heard Wang is gone

Yes!

How is Su San?

Still a bit upset!

Master Shen!

How are you?

Fine, thank you

Su San is sick, go look in on her!

Yes!

This way!

Please!

This way

Did Wang build this garden?

Yes!

He's a fool to squander his money like this!

You're eating the rice he cooked

But he had the first bite!

This way...

Not bad!

Please have a seat

I'll go fetch her

Sit

Su San

You have a visitor

Who is it?

Go see for yourself!

Is it Master Wang?

Take a look

How are you?

Sorry, Master Shen! I cannot entertain you!

What's with you?

Master Shen came to visit you

how can you say this?

I told you I'm not entertaining anymore

You're rebellious

I'll show you who's in charge!

I know

I've known that since I was 8

You bitch!

She's upset, I'll come again

Master Shen, please forgive her!

Don't worry!

I'll fix this right away

or else I'll go out of business!

What's with you?

What's your hurry?

What are you doing here?

I'm delivering melon seeds

Don't rile her up, she's already upset!

My apologies, Master Shen!

Miss Su!

Leave me alone!

It's me!

Who is it?

Jin

They're forcing you to entertain?

I saw Master Wang

He's still here?

Yes! It's so worrisome!

Where is he?

Kwun's Temple

Over there!

Hurry! I'll stand guard outside!

Sir...

Sir

I've been wronged

Relaying the story in front of Guan Wang

Since I met Master Wang

We've been in love

He's broke and roams the streets

I can barely sleep and eat

I feel like I've been stabbed in the heart

Please have mercy

Let me see him again

I'll even die...

Master Wang!

Su San

You have suffered

Don't...

Look at me!

Who do you take me for?

What's with you?

It's dawn already!

Miss Su

Miss Su

It's dawn already! You must go!

I must go now!

Su San...

Hurry!

Buy some clothes with this and go home!

I can't take your money

I'm yours, let alone my money!

You must hurry back!

Our business is not that good.

It's the end of the year, we have no customers!

What's with you?

Shen Yan Lin was here today

He's still after Su San

We'll make her entertain him

while she's still worth something

Alright! Let's do it!

We'll ask Shen Yan Lin to wait

She'll never agree

We'll use force!

I don't think so

She's our cash-cow

We'll have to milk her

Go home if you're not feeling well

Take Zhang's carriage

Be careful!

Yes!

Stop...

Stop...

Stop...

Sit down!

Sit down!

Where are we?

This won't do...

Master Shen...

Where are we going?

I'm taking you home

I've already redeemed you

Redeemed?

How come I don't know of it?

I paid 1,000 taels for you

I'm taking you home to Shanxi with me!

Master Shen, you know

I'm married to Wang Jin Long

He's been gone for 6 months

without a word! He has forgotten about you!

He wouldn't!

Please take me back!

I just got you out of a living hell

I can't send you back!

Besides, I paid 1,000 taels for you!

Get in!

Get in! Come on!

I'll go back if you won't take me!

Let go!

Look at you!

Come on, get up!

Master Shen

I belong to Master Wang

I won't go with you

Don't be silly! Wang Jin Long doesn't want you!

If he wants me, I'll go with him

If not, I'll go back to Fu Chun Yuan

Even if you go back there

they won't take you in. Let's go!

Let go of me!

How dare you resist?

Don't push me! I'll kill myself!

Don't be silly!

Wake up! Su San!

Su San... wake up!

Wake up!

Model of Morale

What's the matter?

I thought I saw the young master

Where?

Over there!

You're seeing things because you miss him!

No!

Stop this nonsense! Let's go in!

Young Master!

You're back!

Wang Ding!

Brother...

Sisters...

Let's go inside!

Yes!

Where have you been?

Why didn't you write us?

You may go!

Let's go see father!

He can't go in yet!

The old master said...

He has disowned you

He'll beat you!

How about this...

wait in your room first

Master, the young mistresses are here!

Father!

Sit down!

How are you?

Getting weaker

I think it won't be long now

Don't say these things!

It's not a taboo

I'm indifferent to death

Father...

I summon you here to tell you

I've split my fortune in half

Here's the account

You need not fight over it when I'm gone

Everything is listed here

There's no rush for this

Besides, you should split it 3 ways

Yes, what about Jin Long?

Who?

Our brother Jin Long

Yes, what about him...

I've already disowned him

I have no heir!

Even though he has been so senseless

He'll regret if eventually

He'll come home sooner or later

If he sets foot in this house

I'll banish him just the same

Nothing is better than a prodigal son who returns

He'll learn from his mistakes

If he comes back

he'll turn over a new leaf

He won't come back!

Father!

I'm back!

Jin Long...

You fool!

Father!

Father...

I'm sorry, father!

Banish this fool!

Please calm down!

Please sit!

Father!

Wang Ding, fetch me the stick

Yes, sir!

Why are you still standing there?

Yes, but...

The young master is weak...

Nonsense!

Father, please calm down!

Father!

Don't defend him

I must teach him a lesson today!

Father!

Father...

Take care of yourself, father!

Anger is most harmful!

He is indeed unworthy;

But considering the fact that ...

mother was sick before he was born

and died in childbirth

On her death bed

she pitied him

If you beat him

mother will be displeased

Father!

For mother's sake

beat us instead

Such retribution!

Hong Dong County

Sir

Take the luggage inside

Yes...

You're back, Sir!

She's not feeling well, help her inside!

Madam...

Wake up, Master Zhao!

I'm telling you...

What is it?

Stop fooling around! The old master is back!

What?

The old fool is here!

Where?

Outside!

Master

Where is Madam?

In her room

Move those cases here!

I'm back!

Coming!

Take things as they come

Compared to Fu Chun Yuan

this is at least a change of pace!

Take a rest!

I'm telling you

if you touch me again

I'll kill myself!

Don't lose your temper!

You'll meet Madam Pi soon

you'll have to...

What?

Say hello to her!

Go on! Say hello!

Were you sleeping?

What is this?

Su San is my concubine

Say hello to madam

Go on!

I've been with you all my life

have I done you wrong?

No!

What is this then?

She's here to serve you!

I don't have such luck!

Don't be like this!

I'll make her move if you wish

That's too easy for you!

You think, without me

you can do as you please out there?

Listen...

Come out!

He brought someone home?

What do you have in mind?

I'll put her in the storeroom for now

I'm heartbroken

The night is cold and long

The night is over but not my sorrow

The oil is gone but not my tears

I grin and bear all sufferings

Brace myself for the torture

Don't know when it will end

Worried about never seeing him again

Your ginseng tea, Master!

Bring it to the young master!

Yes!

Ginseng tea, sir!

Congratulations!

Your son Wang Jin Long

came in first in the imperial examination

He's personally named by the Emperor!

Congratulations!

Good...

Who is it?

Chun Jin, it's me!

You gave me a scare!

Who was it?

Su San

She scared me to death lurking around!

Su San

Open up! I must speak with you!

Wait till tomorrow!

Su San

I know you don't want to stay here

I'll take you away tomorrow

Give me some rat poison!

Yes!

Bring this to her!

I'm scared, madam!

Go on!

Madam...

Go!

I'm telling you

We're in this together

You won't get away!

She saw us the other night

If she tells the old fool...

think about his

We'll be in trouble if word gets out!

If she eats this...

that's even bigger trouble!

Just go, you little bitch!

Listen, if we don't kill her

we can't rest

Besides, when the old fool dies

we'll split his fortune

With her around, there'll be trouble

But...

Just go!

Madam...

Go! Coming!

What is it?

Fix me something, I'm hungry!

Alright!

You're not feeling well

Madam sends you some noodles!

Thank you, but I have no appetite!

You must eat if you're ill!

Eat it while it's hot!

Master!

Is she ill?

Are you alright?

I'll send for a doctor

No! That's not necessary!

Why aren't you eating?

No appetite!

Don't let it get cold!

Leave it if you can't eat!

I'll eat it!

What's the matter?

Help!

What is it?

It's Master Shen...

Your heartless bitch!

You murdered him!

No, I didn't...

You won't get away!

Fetch the magistrate!

Justice

Madam Pi, how dare you!

You sent the poisoned noodles

and you accused Su San!

Tell me the truth!

Magistrate

Don't listen to Su San

She hates my husband

so she commits this heinous crime!

Please redress the injustice!

I've been wrongly accused!

Take them in custody

We'll investigate! Court is adjourned!

Sir, I've been wronged!

Please listen...

I'm the plaintiff

I have a wonderful book

Please pass it on to the Magistrate

Indeed, this is wonderful

Rewards make me uneasy

What can I do for you?

Madam Pi is innocent in the Shen murder

Please do your best

to help the Magistrate come to a verdict!

Please...

Will you confess, Su San?

I have nothing to confess

Torture her!

She passed out!

Wake her up!

Yes!

Confess, Su San!

Let me speak!

Go ahead!

A few nights ago

I saw Madam Pi and Chun Jin

conspiring with scholar Zhao!

You should confess to murdering Shen Yan Lin

not accusing others! Guards!

Yes!

Pinching torture!

Yes!

Let me speak!

Will you confess!

I've been framed!

Torture her!

Yes!

I'll confess, sir!

Let her go!

Make her sign!

Yes!

Sign!

It's her!

Shameless!

Silence...

Greetings, Magistrate!

Greetings, Magistrate!

Remove the shackle!

Yes!

According to the verdict of Hong Dong county

the accused will be dismembered

Take her in custody! Execution after the fall!

Court is adjourned!

Adjourned!

By virtue of the Emperor's edict

Wang Jin Long is on an imperial inspection

He'll be awarded the Imperial Sword

That'll be all!

Long live His Majesty!

It's late, you should get some rest!

Death by dismemberment

Young master...

Inspector...

Magistrates from the Civil Services are here

Send them in!

Yes!

This way!

Greetings, Inspector!

Greetings!

Please sit down!

I've just arrived

I need your advice

Don't mention it!

If you need anything

I'll be happy to oblige!

How's the local condition?

People are simple and honest, they live in peace!

The administration needs improvement

Any reforms rely heavily on you, sir!

You flatter me!

I've been presented with these cases

have you read them?

Roughly...

Yes!

This murder case in Hong Dong county

is there an inside story?

It's concluded!

There's a petition from the accused

have you read it?

It's a matter of formality!

In that case

I'd like to re-open the case to gain experience

Please sit in on this with me

Call the court to order tomorrow!

This is a minor case

we can do this later!

We should always start from something small

Indeed, you are most wise!

Inspection Ministry

Justice

Bring in the accused!

Silence!

Su San is here!

Remove the shackle!

Greetings!

Lift your head!

San...

Su San, regarding the case

what do you have to say for yourself?

I have a petition

I've seen it

Let me speak!

Go ahead!

I was orphaned

and sold to a brothel at 7

I've suffered

Met a patron named Wang

He was...

Go on!

His father was a former Civil Office Minister

Before me and the Imperial Inspector

you're free to speak

Don't hesitate!

I...

Nothing!

Go on!

He paid 3,000 taels for my first night

We were sent into the room

I truly loved Master Wang

and was sad inside the wedding chamber

Buying my first night is not a proper marriage

A fling will not last long

Master Wang read my mind

We bowed to Heaven and Earth again

and renewed our vows

We were like real husband and wife

This guy is a romantic

Senseless fool!

I was referring to Master Wang

He lived at the brothel for 3 years

built a mansion and bought all sorts of gifts

Wining and dinning day and night

He would not listen to me

He squandered 36,000 taels

The bawd turned hostile

and he finally knew about snobbery

He put aside his pride and tried to borrow money

his fair weather friends turned a deaf ear

The bawd was ruthless

When he failed to borrow money

And returned to the brothel

The bawd banished him

on a cold December day

He was broke and became a beggar

Stop!

Sir...

I'm asking about the murder case

why are you going on about the brothel?

We should start from the small things

Go on!

This is a matter of life and death

When I was arrested

Scholar Zhao bribed the magistrate

and the district office of Hong Dong county!

I was tortured

until I confessed

The magistrate of Tai Yuan did not care

he upheld the verdict

I've been falsely accused

You made a confession

about murdering Shen Yan Lin

How can you recant your testimony?

I have inside information!

She has inside information!

Inside information!

How do you know?

She said so herself!

Go on!

The magistrate of Hong Dong took the bribe

beat a confession out of me!

Stop!

Do you have proof?

No... it's only hearsay!

How dare you

accuse an imperial officer? Guards!

Yes!

Slap her!

Yes!

Wait!

Minister Liu!

Stop! Yes, Inspector?

Let's find out more about the bribe!

Inspector

Don't listen to her story

My duty is to reverse unjust verdicts

As a head of the Civil Service

The magistrate of Hong Dong county is my subordinate

What do you think?

In my humble opinion

We should uphold the verdict

Su San should be dismembered

What about you, Minister Pan?

In my opinion

I agree with Minister Liu

I disagree

Let's decide after a thorough investigation

Take her back to jail!

Inspector!

Court will reconvene! Adjourned!

Adjourned!

Silence!

Su San, you have visitor

Su San!

Jin Long!

Why are you...

You've suffered!

Seeing you again

is worth all the sufferings!

Kneel!

How can you believe her story

and accuse me without any proof?

How dare you quibble!

See for yourself!

I'm innocent!

Zhao Ang has confessed

How dare you deny it? Pinchers!

Yes!

Will you confess?

Yes!

Let her go!

Yes!

Make her sign!

Madam Pi & Zhao Ang conspired to poison Shen Yan Lin

Sentence to dismemberment!

Chun Jin sentenced to 3 years in jail as accessory

Magistrate of Hong Dong county, Wang Gui

Removed from office for taking bribes

Banished to Xinjiang

I was negligent of my duties, I beg your pardon!

Don't say that!

Please forgive me for offending you!

I admire your superb stratagem

What about Su San?

We'll send her to a temple for the time being

Court is adjourned!

Adjourned!

To: Minister Liu and Minister Pan

Su San will be remembered

The lovers reunited

will never part again