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A GOLDEN HARVEST FILM PRODUCTIONS PICTURE

THE FATE OF LEE KHAN

PRODUCER: KING HU.

STARRING: Tien Feng. Hsu Feng. Li Li Hua. Angela Mao.

Hu Chin. Helen Ma. Pai Ying. Roy Chiao. Shangguan Yen-Erh.

AND: Hao Li-Jen. Erh Feng. Chiang Nan. Ma Ying. Jen Hao. Wei Ming-Tsai.

Li Wen Tai. Yang Wei. Erh Chun. Chen Tsu. Tu Wei-Ho. Huang Hsun-Chang. Sun Luan.

Wang Chung. Wang Tsun. Li Ying. Tao Wei. Chiang Hai. Han Ying-Chieh. Cheng Shih-Ying.

Genghis Khan led the rise of the Yuan Dynasty in Mongolia

and Kublai Khan defeated the Central Plains.

In the 22nd year of Emperor Shun of the Yuan Dynasty,

which was 1366 in the Western Calendar,

Political corruption and oppression caused the people to rebel.

Chu Yuan-Chang, of lowly birth

led one hundred thousand people in revolt against the Yuan Dynasty.

At that time, besides the war on the battlefields

an espionage war was also launched.

In charge of the Yuan Dynasty side was

Chief Executive, Legislator, and Inspector General for Honan, Shensi, Shantung

and Baron of Honan, Lee Khan.

Lee Khan's power was unrivalled.

He was a shrewd and cunning man and a superior swordsman of cruel means.

His sister, Lee Wan, was his able assistant and got one of Chu Yuan-Chang's advisers

to sell her Chu's war plan for a high price.

He wants you to go personally to see him in Shensi.

But Chu's men were informed of this and sent word to Shensi immediately.

What would you like to eat?

- Get me two buns. - Yes.

Lee Khan is coming here.

He'll probably stay at the Spring Inn.

Hurry and tell Sister Wan.

Sister Wan, get everything ready.

Liu, do you know why Lee Khan is coming here?

No, but someone from Chu Yuan-Chang will contact you

and tell you the whole plan.

I am leaving.

Do you know who Chu Yuan-Chang will send here?

No, there are a lot of guests coming here, so you must be alert for him.

Has Lee Khan definitely decided to stay here?

Since there are no decent inns nearby

and Lee Khan doesn't like to stay at government residences,

I think he will probably stay here.

If he will stay here, the county government would certainly notify me.

Not necessarily.

When Lee Khan travels, others don't know his whereabouts.

Uncle.

But he may send men to check up in advance.

You must watch out for this.

Your job will be very demanding.

You have been instructed to find some assistants.

Good, I'll get help immediately.

The Spring Inn.

The Spring Inn.

Wine.

I hear the Spring Inn has four new waitresses.

That'll make business tough for us.

Your regular customers will stay with you.

- I'll expect your support, Mr. He. - Of course!

Mr. He. What would you like?

A pint of Kaoliang.

One pint of Kaoliang!

They have four charming waitresses.

And a gambling table.

- A gambling table? - Just listen to me.

So, it seems that the Spring Inn's got a new look.

The Spring Inn.

Show the gentleman a seat!

- It's me. - Uncle. This way please.

Please have a seat.

Hey, over here!

Have a seat.

Have a seat.

- What would you like, sir? - A pot of tea will be fine.

One pot of tea!

- Go and ask Sister Wan to come down. - Yes.

Hey, you're here. A towel!

- Keep the change. - Thanks! One string and forty!

- Waiter, waiter! - Coming, what would you like?

Scallions, mutton and a pint of Kaoliang.

- There he is. - Ok.

Hey, what's this? I'm not allergic to salt!

Is it too bland?

Too bland!? There's no salt in it at all!

All right, I'll get you another.

- What do you want, sir? - Have a couple of drinks with me.

We're not that kind of place.

You've really got a lively place here.

Since these four girls got here, we've had a full house every day.

Are they trustworthy?

Don't worry.

They love the idea of killing Mongols.

I checked into their backgrounds yesterday.

I hear they've had a shady past.

I know that. They were poor then and had no alternative.

I hear this Lilac used to be a bandit.

I'm afraid her temperament may cause trouble.

I doubt it will.

Damn it! Now you're drowning it in salt!

You really are a hard person to serve.

- What's going on? - This damned unscrupulous inn!

What did you say? Take it easy, let me serve you.

- She's being rude. - You'd better watch your mouth.

What?

Shut up. Go get another dish.

I'm sorry, sir. I've scolded her properly.

Look! Here she is again.

I don't care who you are.

Didn't I tell you...? Get away from here!

Please don't be angry. She talks rudely.

- But... - Don't be angry, I'll buy you a drink.

- No, no, no. - Please allow me.

If they were all like you, there would be no problem.

Ah, look at that sourpuss.

- Which table is this going to? - It's for that old bumpkin.

It's all right.

Hey, boss, where's my food?

Hurry up with the food for this table. It's coming!

- Bring it over here! - It's coming!

Give me that.

- Here. - As quick as that?

This isn't yours, it's for the old bumpkin.

Hey, Miss!

Coming, coming!

- What about the food I ordered, Miss? - It's coming right up.

That plate of mutton and scallions was mine.

It was indeed, but I couldn't give it to you.

Why not?

There's a fly in it. Could I have given you a fly to eat?

He's eating it even with a fly in it!

- Get the bumpkin his food. - Yes.

Come here please.

Let me introduce you. This is Mr. Liu.

- This is Peony. - Pleased to meet you.

Is she the pickpocket?

- I hope she doesn't revert to her old ways. - She won't.

Welcome. Table please!

- I hear you've a gambling table here. - Yes, do you want to try your luck?

This way, please.

- Can I get you something? - Do you have date cakes?

Yes.

- Gentlemen, may I join you? - Of course.

- Hurry up... - It's coming.

6,6,6...

6,6,6...

- 6,6,6... - Hey! Who's is this?

- It's for the old man at the gambling table. - Give it to me.

Your wine has come, sir.

- Just put it here. - Excuse me, sorry.

- Excuse me, sorry. - No problem.

3 again...

3 again...

Sister Wan!

Give it back to him!

How can I?

Coming!

- Let me take this. - Yes.

Gentlemen, I'll be the banker. Lay your bets.

Oh, I'm sorry! Let me pick it up.

Sir, I can't reach the one under your foot.

I'll get it myself.

Did I hurt you?

That's all right, I don't get hurt easily. Good luck.

- You're sure to win. - Wait for the tip.

Four five and six!

Four five and six, four five and six!

Look at him, trying till his head shakes!

What are you doing, feeling around like that?

Nothing, your hands are so delicate!

I can't bear to see them serving tea and food all day.

You're a really smooth talker.

I mean it. If I don't, I'm a son of a bitch

You look that way.

Damn it, you're picking on me. You need a punishment!

Cut it out!

What was going on over there?

The dirty old man can't keep his hands to himself.

Just deal with him. We can't afford a scene.

What's going on?

Stay calm. Nothing to worry about.

No one makes a move!

Take all your money out and put it on the table.

Friends, if you need money just say so, don't draw your swords.

Go to the cashier first.

Forgive us, ladies, it won't happen again.

To hell with that! We should chop you to pieces and eat you with our noodles.

Go.

- Lock them up in the back. - Yes.

Get out of here! Hurry up!

Continue playing.

These girls really know how to fight.

- What happened here?! - A fight in the middle of a nice meal!

Sorry, I'll get you another pot.

I'm leaving.

- Stay a little longer. - No, I have business to attend.

Our man will soon be here, you must be alert.

Nice to see you, Mr. Ha.

Who is this?

Our local magistrate.

- What has kept you so long? - Lots of work in the office.

Hey, I hear this place has become a whorehouse.

Bullshit!

Then what are these girls here for?

What!? They're waitresses.

- Go on up, I'll be right there. - Please hurry.

You seem to know him very well.

With him covering for us, we save lots of trouble.

Do you notice anything?

Not yet.

Be patient.

Take a look around again.

Is he going to be in your way if he's here?

He is an idiot.

That's good.

I heard that Lee Khan has also sent people here in secret.

So you'd better be careful.

Have a seat.

- What can I get you? - A pint of kaoliang and a dish of beef.

One pint of kaoliang and one dish of beef.

You're at it again.

Is this your first time here?

What kind of work do you do?

I do some small businesses.

Where are you from?

The capital.

How many days will you be here?

That depends.

Sister Wan, I'm leaving.

- Where are you going? - I've some errands in the office.

It doesn't matter whether you go in or not.

Knock it off!

Sir, you...

- Boss! - Coming!

I want to get some change.

Four five and six, one two and three!

Four five and six, one two and three!

Tough business in a hard year.

But restaurants make money all the same.

They dilute the kaoliang with water

and serve rotten fish and meat, rice left overnight is re-cooked,

satisfying your cravings, but giving you diarrhoea. No need for laxatives...

- Don't misunderstand me, Miss... - I can't accept this.

I'll pay for all I eat and drink.

Don't grab me.

Get out! Get out!

It's new, you've torn it.

I'll give you money.

See what he wants.

What would you like?

- What do you think I should have? - How would I know what you like?

A pint of kaoliang and a bowl of hot noodle soup.

One pint of kaoliang, one bowl of noodle soup.

I won again.

Four five six, one two three.

Even gamblers don't like crooks.

But cheating happens all the time.

Dice are laden with lead...

Stop trying to create a fuss.

Old man, don't get upset. Gambling makes you lose money and temper.

- Get away from me. - Why are you being so irritating?

Why does this gentleman curse me with his short temper?

He did not get an education growing up and he was not raised properly.

- Keep quiet! - Leave him, just ignore him.

I should serve you with a good song.

- What are you doing here? - You're grabbing me again!

- Sit down. - Let me be.

You left your drink to go sing!

If I don't sing, who will pay for this drink?

You drank it, so of course you have to pay for it!

- But I have no money. - You shouldn't have ordered anything then!

- I'll sing and earn some money. - You...

If all of our customers were like you, we'd be out of business.

Show them seats, come in please!

Another one!

This way, please.

What would you two like?

A pint of kaoliang, two bowls of noodles.

- A pint of... you won't sing, will you? - What?

Nothing. A pint of kaoliang and two bowls of noodles.

Four, five, six.

Full house, bank wins.

Gentlemen, may I join you?

Come, the more the merrier, the more you bet, the more you win.

Place your bets!

You're betting it all?

Is that yours?

Didn't he just say, bet more and win more?

Okay, pay according to the stakes.

Four five six... one two three.

Where did they go?

One two three, one two three.

Full house, bank wins.

Here is your wine, friend.

I'll have it later, I'm throwing the dice now.

They are all from the same town.

You are a nuisance!

Finish this glass of wine.

Why should I drink it?

If you don't, you're belittling me.

How can a waitress drink with customers, sir?

No, but we are friends.

Drink up and I'll buy you a gold bracelet tomorrow

I'll drink if you let go of my hand.

- Then you must drink. - Okay.

Get me a towel!

Why was your hand in the bowl? Don't drink so much.

Sir.

- That girl is really fierce. - Yes, very difficult to handle.

I don't see anything suspicious.

Look around again.

Let's toast.

Well then, I'll go back over there..

Waiter, where is the restroom?

Over there.

I think there is some foul play going on.

How can you talk like that?

Damn it, something's wrong with the dice.

Watch your tongue.

If you can't afford to gamble then leave.

- Who are you telling to leave? - You.. and what of it?

The dice needs to be changed.

Why are you making a fuss now?

Just change the dice, why are you all yelling?

- Get a new set of dice. - No need to argue.

Bet more and win more.

That's not what I mean.

Change the dice, boss.

Okay, coming!

Everybody look, I didn't win much.

- That's true, he hasn't won much. - What exactly is the matter?

Nothing.

Shun, what are you looking at? Go away.

Let's play.. Four five six. Six! One two three...

- Six. - He won again?

I'm winning indeed.

The table shows that he has won more than me.

- Why are you yelling at me? - Doesn't make any sense.

He wins by luck and you win by sleight-of-hand.

You're framing me!

Prove it, or I won't be through with you.

What if you're not through with me? Who do you think you are?

Then who do you think you are you?

All right, quiet down.

In gambling, you're either winning or losing or breaking even.

- But he is cheating! - Say that again.

What is this about cheating?

That old man is a crook. Let's go over and sort it out.

Come, I'll be the bank. Place your bets.

Okay, but it's not your turn.

You guys keep quiet. Why not let him try being the bank?

The more you bet the more you win.

Let him be the bank, so we can recoup our loses.

Bet, bet, small, small.

What are you two doing?

These are all from your pocket.

Relax! Relax!

So it's him who is cheating!

Certainly fooled me.

That guy has all the money.

Don't try this at my place! Return the money and get out quick.

I'll kill whoever comes over.

Throw them out.

Let's go out by the back door.

Make way, gentlemen, for the blade spares none.

The bag.

Listen to me, sir.

Go away, you stinking beggar.

Listen to me, sir.

Come on, sir, why play with the sword?

Don't move!

At our place, you can gamble, but you can't cheat.

Leave your bags behind and I'll let you go, okay?

Shun, bring that one over!

Don't try that nonsense ever again!

Next time...

I won't dare! I won't dare.

Let them go.

Thank you, thank you.

Get out!

I'm Sorry. Sorry.

Continue playing, continue.

Sit please.

I'm sorry about that.

Friend, you are really smart.

What about this?

Return it to the gambling table.

You subdued that old chap with ease.

Thanks.

- Get me another pot. - One pot of kaoliang.

- Sorry if we scared you just now. - It's no problem..

These four waitresses of yours are superb.

This kind of thing is common in our business.

Don't pull me.

- Here you are again? - It's new.

A cup of liquor, drives away all sorrows. A pint will give you trembling legs.

- Two pints will make you somersault. - Enough, enough.

Enough, get out.

Let me sing another to earn myself some wine.

- Don't sing, I'll buy you a drink. - How can I let you pay?

I'll put up the difference.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Now you should have enough.

Yes.

You don't have to sing now.

No, I won't sing. Boss, this is for you.

Is it enough to cover the drinks?

Certainly.

Sister Wan, what shall we do with him?

Move him into the room for now.

- Shun, come and help. - I'll help.

I'm not done drinking yet, what are you doing to me?

Mr. Wang, what is Lee Khan coming here for?

I hear he has to meet someone.

Who?

There's a spy in the camp of General Chu, who has seen the general's war map.

- Who? - Shen Tien-hsiung.

- That's General Chu's adviser. - Right.

What should we do now?

We wait until he gets here.

Who?

He will contact us when the time comes.

Mr. Wang, you can stay upstairs for now.

Yuan San, Come with me.

I want to talk to you, out here.

- From now on, you'll pose as our chef. - I understand.

Sister Wan, someone passed out in the restroom.

Oh no, quick, get the medicine.

No need for that, he was sent by Lee Khan.

I've seen him in the capital. I disposed of him earlier.

Carry him out and bury him.

I think the drunkard was with him.

That's not likely, he was too drunk. We've just carried him into the room.

This chap is Wen Mei-Chi, a famous thief in the South.

- It's not clear what he's up to now. - Where is he?

Sleeping inside.

He was just here, he couldn't have gone far.

We'll talk tomorrow, let's go.

I think I'd better go, early tomorrow. Let's go!

Speak! Who sent you?

- No one. - Speak up!

- His Highness sent me. - What Highness, you son of a bitch?

Lee Khan.

Why did he send you?

To see if you are up to anything rebellious.

If you let me go, I'll tell him that you are not up to anything.

Cut the nonsense. How many of you are there?

Five.

Where are the other four?

One came with me.

- Is that Ho Shao-Chi? - It's the one they just carried out.

Where are the other three?

Just the three that pretended to be thieves. They were trying to see if you could fight.

They are tied up in the back yard.

They have escaped.

Did you let them go?

Speak!

Yes. I've told you everything, please spare me.

Open the door!

Take him to where Ho Shao-Chi is.

It's me.

What was the hold up?

- What are you doing out so late? - I miss you.

Nonsense.

Why are you up so late?

Two relatives came, looking for jobs.

I'll introduce them to you.

Cousin!

This is Sir Ha.

This is my cousin and his housekeeper

- My cousin will keep the accounts. - Fine.

I'm going up with Sir Ha.

- Good, all right. - Will you two take the two drunks home.

Is he really your cousin?

- Stop kidding, of course. - If he's an old boyfriend of yours...

- then I'll be a cuckold. - There are easier ways to disgrace you.

You wouldn't, would you?

That depends!

- I'll bury him, you go after the others. - All right.

Wake up.

What?

It's late, His Highness must have passed the town.

Let's go.

Damn, someone's up there playing music at this lonely place!

- Liu Hsan-fu! - Yes.

- Come in, come in. - Thanks.

This is the cash book

and this is the ledger.

Here's the cash.

Mr. Wang, will you really do the books?

Just pretending to be a bookkeeper.

- What would you like? - I'll tell you in a minute.

- How about you? - Some snacks.

Let me serve this table.

- Get me some change. - Yes, sir.

Please.

- This way, please. - Thanks.

Some change.

In the drawer down there.

It's been taken care of.

- Go and take a nap. - Yes.

Welcome. Customers!

Anybody serving here?

What do you want?

What do we want? Alcohol!

Come back!

What is it?

I haven't finished ordering, what's your hurry?

I also want to send two pots to my men down the slope.

Wait!

Did you hear what I just told you?

We don't have anyone to deliver, ask them to come up to drink.

Nobody to deliver? Has everyone here died?

Watch your tongue!

How can you talk to people like that!

Sorry, sorry. We'll send it down right away.

Shun!

- Two pots of kaoliang, right? - Yes.

Send two pots of kaoliang down the slope.

- Down the slope? - Go on, hurry.

See what they want to eat.

- What can I get you? - Four dishes that go with the wine.

Commander, these girls do not respect us.

They're snobs. Let's tear the place up.

And pull down the inn.

Stupid!

Can we drink after tearing the place up?

Let's eat and drink our fill first.

Great.

Drink up.

Commander is always right, drink first, then trample.

With our commander's wisdom, we'll never fail.

Shit, this is nothing!

One two three... four five six...

Let me get some money to spend!

Come on, bet more and win more!

Let me throw the dice.

Four five six...

One two three One two three...

Good, you lose.

Lose? Never! One two and three are six, I win.

What system of playing is that?!

Let it be! We can't afford any trouble with them.

Look at these, a win right away.

Our commander wins from the very start.

That's what he has, a general's talent!

That's Bullshit, a general's talent!

The commander is fortunate, let's drink up.

Cheers. Cheers.

The commander asked to bring you this wine.

What a long way down!

Damn it. How can one pot be enough? Bring two more pots and four dishes.

Brother!

What's the matter?

Please bring us some water.

Hurry up, you bastard!

Wait!

Let's go.

Wait, you haven't paid yet.

Listen! We are on government business.

Nobody dares ask us for money!

Leave it alone.

But you must pay here. It's two strings and forty.

She even knows how to do flips!

Look, they both have really cute faces.

- The price is not expensive! - Not at all.

- Two strings and forty? - Okay.

But you'll have to sleep with our commander.

All right?

Stop.

Damn you!

You must be tired of living!

Let's destroy this place!

Destroy it.

Stop it! What do you think you're doing?

Nothing, nothing.

What do you mean, nothing? They refused to pay...

- and then began creating trouble. - What are you going to do about it?!

And who are you, anyway?

I'm the boss here and you guys must have come to the wrong place.

I have opened a business, I'm not giving out loans.

I don't care. I'll tear the place down. Tear it down!

What are you standing there for?

My Lord.

What kind of trouble are you all up to?

We are here...

- What was the question? - Didn't the commander tell us to practice?

Right, practice.

Oh, they're here practicing their kung fu.

You must be blind!

First they eat and drink, then try to tear up my shop.

Don't you have control over them?

Yes, of course.

You bastards! The government is paying you

to keep peace and order.

But you eat without paying and assault people.

You have abused His Majesty's generosity and the instructions I gave you.

You, you're good for nothing!

- Get out! - Yes, yes.

Two strings and forty.

- Give the money. Hurry. - Me?

Pay for your order next time, understand?

We understand.

We'll abide by the rules next time.

Just a minute.

- Commander. - At your service.

- You can gamble here, but not steal. - I wouldn't dare.

- I didn't. - Don't act innocent, return the money!

Hurry and give back the money.

Wait, don't forget your feather.

Thank you.

Commander, the men below ordered four dishes to eat.

Eat? Tell them to eat their big toes.

Thank you.

- Please. - Sorry.

- This is yours. - Thank you.

- This is yours. - Thanks.

There seems to be a fight everyday here.

Please pardon us.

His Highness seems to know your boss well.

Friends, only friends.

Say something to them.

Say what?

Gentlemen...

Gentlemen, sit down please.

Just now, those bastards tried to leave without paying for their bill.

And also upset your game.

Me?

Me... It was my fault for not teaching them well.

In the future, if any government servant bullies you,

please let me know.

All right.

There is more.

There is more, this place will have no more trouble.

All of you feel free to drink and gamble.

If anyone causes trouble within 100 miles of here, I'll...

Who is this?

His Highness.

Magistrate of Hiang Yi wishes Your Highness and The Princess well.

Which one of you works at this inn?

Don't move!

Show your hands.

Carry on, go on.

Rise...

Get up, all of you.

Those who are not employees of the inn are excused.

Let's go.

- Magistrate. - Attending.

- Rise and answer. - Yes.

Do you rule this area?

Yes.

I want to stay here for a few days.

I'll have an official residence prepared now.

No, I'll just stay here.

Your Highness, this place is too crude.

Would Your Highness and The Princess like to stay at my house?

Officials must be near the citizenry

in order to know their troubles.

Right?

Yes, yes. Your Highness is correct.

Your Highness and The Princess may rest upstairs in a bit.

Your Highness, the room in the rear courtyard is quieter and spacious.

You're familiar with this place?

Yes.

Do you know the people here well, too?

Your Highness, I've been here for years

and know all the people here well.

There's no cause for Your Highness to worry.

Who is that?

He is... he is the owner's cousin.

How long has he been here?

He just arrived yesterday.

He got here yesterday and you know him very well?

That... that...

Be honest with His Highness from now on.

Yes.

Who is that over there?

He is a servant.

The owner's servant.

No... the book keeper's servant.

- Get up. - Yes.

Is it peaceful around here?

With Your Highness' blessing, the place is peaceful.

Any robberies, blackmailing or soldiers bothering citizens?

No.

Any spies for the rebels?

No, I've always been alert for spies.

They dare not do anything here.

What a surprise, I've just located one.

Bring him in.

Yes.

Bring him in.

Do you know this man?

I do not know him, Your Highness.

- Look carefully. - Yes.

Look again.

Your Highness, I really don't know him.

He used to work for Chu Yuan-Chang.

Now he is working within your area.

I should be damned.

Tell everyone to go, except the owner.

Yes Your Highness.

The owner will remain, the rest of you can go.

This shows your investigations are not thorough.

Yes.

Liu is not just an ordinary man.

He must have many working under him,

- be alert. - Yes.

The owner probably knows Liu, right?

- Right. - You...

They're both restaurateurs, so they must know each other.

Sorry to bother you.

I'm honoured.

- You may go. - Yes.

How would you dispose of this Liu?

According to our law, he must be beheaded.

- So be it. - Yes.

- Drag him out and behead him. - Yes!

Lee Khan, you son of a bitch!

Lee Khan, you shall have no children!

Liu...

Magistrate.

Attending.

Your land is not really so peaceful.

It's my fault, I should be damned.

Instruct them and I'll look around myself tomorrow

Yes.

Your Highness, Princess.

- Is everything done? - Yes, it's all done.

Do you think this area is peaceful.

Relatively peaceful. I've caught a few soldiers who were bullying citizens.

Whose soldiers?

They are under the local magistrate, Haraku.

- Haraku? - Yes.

How do you think this situation should be handled?

Your Highness' decision is my wish.

What do you think, Lee Wan?

- The law calls for a beheading. - Isn't that too severe?

With that way, killing one warns the rest.

Right.

- Where are they? - Right outside.

- Bring them in. - Yes.

Bring the men in.

Yes!

Bring them here.

Have mercy, your Highness.

Anything else?

Is Your Highness going to reside here?

I'm afraid... this place is suspicious.

Tell me about it.

There are two people not from around here.

You go to the room first.

You've checked very carefully.

Since there are strangers here, I want to question them individually.

Great.

- Magistrate? - Here.

- Guards? - Here.

- Bring the owner in for questioning. - Yes.

Answer carefully.

- What's your name? - Sister Wan.

- Your real name. - Wan Hsiu, but I seldom use that name.

Everyone calls me Sister Wan.

Why did you suddenly hire two new workers?

We were short of hands.

Short of hands? At the time His Highness was arriving, why?

- I didn't know he was coming. - What did they do before?

- They were businessmen. - What is their relation to you?

- One of them is my cousin. - Get a cup of tea.

Yes.

The other is his housekeeper.

Do you know Liu is a spy?

How would I know that?

You've known him a long time.

I really didn't know.

Listen, don't think I don't know.

Even the four waitresses have a shady past.

Think carefully,

or I'll straighten you out later.

Get out.

- Guard! - Yes!

- Take her to that room. - Yes.

Let's go.

- Magistrate! - Yes.

- Bring the book keeper. - Yes.

You...

Go in!

Where are you from?

The capital.

- What are you doing here? - Working for my relative.

What was your former occupation? Tell me the truth!

- I was a merchant. - Nonsense!

If My Lord does not believe me, there's nothing I can do.

How dare you!

Tell the truth, have you ever learned kung-fu?

No.

Show me your hands!

- Take him to that room. - Yes, be off.

- Magistrate! - Here!

- Bring that man in. - Yes.

Get in.

Brother Wang, how are you?

I'm all right.

- The man is here. - What?

Three things:

First, The people at the inn cannot go upstairs.

Second, No one leaves the inn without my permission.

Third, Nobody is allowed to come into the inn.

Three other things!

Kill Lee Khan.

Steal the war map.

Catch Shen Tien-hsiung alive.

Understand?

Got it.

Remember, nobody's allowed to go upstairs.

Ok.

- Your Highness, Princess. - Rise.

How are the inn's people, anyone suspicious?

I've checked them thoroughly.

What about the two new ones?

One is the owner's relative. The other is his servant.

They came because of the drought.

Fine, tell the magistrate to lead the way.

It's him.

- Princess. - It's my honour.

Welcome, Mr. Shen. This way, please.

Shen Tien-hsiung, pay your respect.

Rise. Rise.

Mr. Shen, you must have had a hard trip.

You've brought the stuff?

I have.

Please have a look, Your Highness.

Good.

Mr. Shen has great merit to our Empire.

I shall return to the capital tomorrow

and recommend that His Majesty reward you.

Thank you, Your Highness.

There are spies everywhere

that may cause you difficulty.

So, I won't keep you any longer.

Thank you, Your Highness. I beg to take leave.

Do you think this is the right way?

Letting this sort of man live will mean trouble.

- Tsao Yu-Kun. - Here'.

Your Highness, I haven't found Shen Tien-hsiung.

Why do you tell me this?

Keep on searching.

Yes.

I think the war map is in his box.

Leave this to me.

We must find Shen and hide him.

I'll go.

He'll go out early in the morning.

Try to stall him.

Okay.

My Lord, our boss, the madam, offers you a drink.

My Lord, our boss says...

Do not offer us drinks again.

Yes.

If they won't drink it, take it back.

Ok.

Sir, leave the books, let's play chess.

I have no time.

- Shun, come and play chess. - Ok.

- Know how to play? - No.

Rubbish!

- You can teach me! - Go, go away.

You want to play with me?

No, I want to play with him.

- What about the two outside? - No problem.

Let's go.

- Good-bye. - Come back soon.

What are you doing?

- I'm going out. - Stay there.

Without Mr. Tsao's permission, nobody can go out.

I must take money to my mother.

No.

I tell you, uh...

- When will Mr. Tsao be back? - I don't know.

If I don't go, my mother will starve!

That's your problem.

I must go, I'm the sole breadwinner. If I don't go back,

my mother, my brother, my sister...

There's no need to tell me.

Then... I...

How about this? I'll hurry and return in an hour, all right?

I'll just sneak out now, nobody will know.

If you let me go, I'll drink with you tonight.

- Cut it out! - Don't yell.

What are you doing?

- And when we finish drinking... - Don't give me that.

You are really hopeless.

My Lord, where is your wife?

I'm not married.

I'll be your matchmaker.

I have a cousin.

There's no point trying this on me.

Nobody can leave before Mr. Tsao returns. You'll have to wait.

But it's really urgent...

When he comes back, I'll ask him why I can't see my mother.

Don't talk nonsense when His Highness is back!

- Then let me go. - No.

No, I'll bet if you let me go now,

when Mr. Tsao returns, he will definitely approve it.

I don't care about that.

Either way, you can't go now.

You know, yours is a difficult job.

I'll be bored to death if I were you.

When he is home, you serve him and when he is out, you serve him.

No more bullshit with me!

I say, look over there the two lords outside are playing chess.

What are you idling here alone for?

How about this, let's play dice...

If you win, I won't go... if you lose, you'll let me go.

No.

You are really stubborn. No one will know if I go out for a while.

No.

No, all right, I won't go.

Didn't you say you were not going? Why are you still standing here?

Okay. I won't go, alright?

Go outside.

This is a good move.

- Or you could take this move. - Stop meddling!

- Have you got it? - Got it.

Let's look at it.

- Oh, no! - What is it?

- This is his private letter. - What shall we do?

Mr. Tsao.

Your Highness.

Have you got it?

There was no war plan in the box, just this letter.

Get this letter back fast.

They have returned, how can we?

Mr. Tsao, His Highness is asking for you.

Your Highness.

There's nothing else. You can prepare to return to the capital tomorrow.

Okay.

- Sister Wan, I have an idea... - What idea?

That won't work, it's too dangerous.

There is no time to worry, hurry up!

I hear you have an unusual friendship...

with the owner here.

It's wrong of me to do that.

I don't care about that.

But spend more time in the office in the future.

Pay more attention to local affairs.

Yes.

Mr. Tsao is asking to see you.

Come in.

Your Highness, everything is ready.

Fine.

Lee Wan, give the owner five pieces of gold..

Okay.

I have already paid her, Your Highness.

On whose orders?

His Highness Tsa-pun. He said not to bother Your Highness with such trivial matters.

He is very considerate.

In a small world...

Who is singing?

Your Highness, it's the book-keeper's servant. I'll tell him to stop.

No, wait.

Let him sing.

"Parting tears in the eyes..."

He sings well.

This is Kwan Han-ching's Farewell Song.

They've heard Your Highness and The Princess are leaving.

They must be feeling a bit sad.

Call him up to sing for us.

It may not be right for him to sing up here.

We can go down to listen.

That's a good idea.

"In a small world. You will leave for the South and the North.

A sudden half moon and flying petals

A farewell glass in hand. Parting tears in the eyes

Just time to say

Fare thee well

Fare thee well

How it hurts

It's unbearable

It's unbearable

Go forward. For future is awaiting

Who told you to come in?

Speak!

What are you doing in here?

I... I was going to change your bed sheet.

Where is the bed sheet?

I... I forgot to bring it up.

What nerve!

- Tsao Yu-Kun. - Yes.

Give the order that I'm not leaving tomorrow

Someone has opened the lock.

To steal jewellery?

Not likely.

The two newcomers at the inn?

The book keeper and his servant?

It couldn't be.

Stealing the letter?

No.

Tsao Yu-Kun!

We went down to listen.

The war map!

- Sit down, Tsao Yu-Kun. - Thank you, Your Highness.

Magistrate.

I've observed that though you're of little ability,

you know your place,

So I'll recommend you for a promotion. How is that?

Thank you, Your Highness.

- Owner. - Yes.

How much do you usually make with your business?

More than ten taels of silver.

How much did Tsao Yu-Kun give you?

Five taels of silver.

He was being stingy.

My stay has upset your business

and forced you to bring more people here.

Your Highness, we were short of hands already.

Don't say that...

We gave you all a hard time.

- Magistrate... - Yes!

Reward the owner with 200 taels of silver.

Yes.

Be quick and thank His Highness!

Thank you, Your Highness.

Lee Wan, you be generous too.

Give this bag of jewellery to the waitresses.

Add a hundred taels of silver for the girl that died, in order to bury her properly.

Thank you, Princess.

Book-keeper, come here.

Yes.

- The rest of them may leave. - Yes.

The rest of you can go.

Yes.

What is your name, book-keeper?

My name is Wang Chun.

Wang Chun, in these last few days,

I've found that you are a learned man.

Have you been decorated?

Your Highness, I entered college last year.

Good, this is no place for you.

I know my limits and I have no great ambitions.

You are a humble man.

Some talents are not seen...

and some talents are not shown.

Do you agree?

Your Highness is perceptive.

The empire needs learned men. I'll give you an official appointment.

What do you think?

I'm afraid that I'm not good enough.

If I say you're good enough, then you are.

Let's do this, you take over Haraku's job as magistrate here.

I am really frightened.

Thank His Highness, quickly.

What is it? You won't accept it?

I'm a Han and besides...

If I don't mention it, who will dare?

Yes, but...

Wang Chun, why don't you thank His Highness?

Thank you, Your Highness for the favour.

Good, all of you may rise.

I hope you'll prove to be worthy of my choice.

Yes. I shall never forget this.

Good, I've something for you to do now. Will you accept it?

However difficult it may be, I shall try my best.

Good.

Wang Chun, did you know...

Chu Yuan Chang's spies are in this inn?

This... I am too ignorant. I didn't know.

I know someone secretly opened my box.

Go to the kitchen and tell them to hurry and get ready.

Wang Chun, do you know who opened my box?

I don't know.

Of course, it's difficult to blame you.

- Tsao Yu-Kun. - Yes.

How about you?

I don't know.

An oversight amidst great security.

This traitor is smart.

- Wang Chun. - Present...

He knows my box contains the army's commands and secret papers.

This traitor...

is your servant, Sha Yun-s han.

Come here.

Your Highness, I was down stairs serving you.

I've never even been upstairs, how could I...

Shut up.

Wang Chun, come here.

Yes.

You're now a government official and he is a traitor.

Strangle him to death in front of me.

Your Highness, Sha has been with me a long time

and I know him well.

He wouldn't dare do a thing like that.

I plead with Your Highness to review the case.

I've investigated most thoroughly. Execute!

- Your Highness... - No more words!

What are you waiting for?

Yes.

Sir, you know me, I'm innocent.

Don't argue, face execution.

Sir, how can you do this to me?

Your Highness, I'm innocent.

I have long been able to tell you were all rebellious.

Drop your weapons and His Highness will spare your life.

And if you repent, His Highness will give you jobs.

Consider it seriously. You inn staff had better stand clear.

Wang Chun, how about it?

Who knows if you'll keep your word?

Okay, if you'll take three steps back, I'll come up.

Protect His Highness, I'll cover The Princess.

Okay.

Watch out!

The war map is in the bag at his waist. Hurry.

You must steal that bag.

I want to get The Princess alive. You go to the back.

You ungrateful dog!

Shun!

Get the sword from his hand!

Be careful!

Let me.

Don't come over here!

Don't bother about me!

Stand still!

Sister Wan, drop your bow and come over slowly.

Wang Chun, drop your sword.

Tell Sister Wan not to play any tricks.

Sister Wan!

Come over here.

Your Highness.

Tsao Yu-Kun, get the cavalry here right away.

Then tell the magistrate, to close all the roads and gates.

Give her to me.

Lee Khan.

Tsao Yu-Kun, you traitor!

Lee Khan, you still have time to repent.

Let go of the Princess first.

You must hand over the map first.

What?! You must be dreaming!

Okay.

No, you must free Peony first!

Let The Princess go first!

- Sister Wan, don't worry about me! - Keep quiet.

Free them together.

Ok.

Untie her.

Set her free.

Stop her!

I'm fine.

Lee Wan!

Go!