Original subtitles

Wong Yat-hin may be able to help you buy a Western cannon.

If I failed to buy a cannon,

it's likely I'd die away from home.

I'm not leaving!

From today onwards, you'll join the Heroes' Den

and become a pirate like me.

Let me escort you and Ha Sim to safety.

No, I must return to camp to get the Imperial yellow jacket.

Didn't you tell Fei to take it away?

I swapped the real one.

How brilliant! You hid it somewhere else?

A clever rabbit has 3 burrows.

The pirates are crafty savages, I must be prepared.

Thank goodness you're prepared.

If we lost the Imperial yellow jacket, His Majesty would punish us.

We got it!

I've heard so much about it, but it's no big deal!

It's just an ordinary yellow jacket.

Let me try it on!

Wait for your turn!

Hey...let me try!

No, me first...

No way! I hid the jacket in...

Siu-fu, go after them!

Yes, Your Highness!

It's still here, but just now...

Just now you saw a fake!

Cheung Po-tsai!

You pulled a switch on me,

I created a diversion for you.

Here's what you want.

You pulled a switch on me,

I created a diversion for you.

Master Po!

The fake Imperial yellow jacket...

...is brilliant!

I got it...

Let me try...

You're so stupid!

You led us right to it!

Put down the jacket and I'll spare you.

Take off your pants and I'll spare you.

Come on, let's go! Let go of me!

We have to go!

What more do you want? I killed someone!

You did not! The maid probably fainted.

The dagger is a fake.

I didn’t kill anyone?

Yes! It also proves you're not cut out to be a pirate.

You couldn't stop owing when you thought you'd killed someone.

You're too soft to be a pirate.

Po-tsai set this up to test me?

It's the best way to keep you around him.

But it didn't seem to work.

I don't know why you want to stay,

but you can’t be so selfish and just think of yourself.

I'm begging you for the last time.

Don't hurt Po-tsai anymore. Go away!

Wang Xizhi is famous for the Preface to Lanting,

I'll be famous in Guangdong for my Preface to the City Gate.

(Imperial yellow jacket...)

Princeling, that's all for tonight.

Next time I'll come for your head, not the Imperial yellow jacket.

What's going on?

What a mess!

It's the Imperial yellow jacket.

"The Imperial yellow jacket is there for me to take"

"Little Princeling just go home and be quick"?

Man-ho, Father gave you the Imperial yellow jacket.

Not only did you not appreciate the honour,

but you let the pirates insult the jacket.

Your Highness, I dispelled a crisis for you at the Palace.

Why did you start more trouble?

Your Highness...

The Imperial yellow jacket is there for me to take...

Hear hear...

Little Princeling... ...just go home and be quick!

Great! Yes!

Drink up! Cheers!

You can both sing! You bet!

Bravo!

Po-tsai, you don't want to celebrate with us? You're not happy?

Why would I be? I'm thrilled!

You're thinking of Wong Tai-mui?

This is where I saw her for the first time.

I used to call her a wench and she called me a pervert.

It seems not too long ago.

You're blaming me for throwing her out?

No, I couldn't thank you enough.

Here, gulp this down.

When you wake up tomorrow, you won't remember anything.

This? You think so little of me!

I'll drink this...Come on!

Good! Yes!

What were you talking about?

The Imperial yellow jacket is there for me to take;

Little Princeling...

...just go home and be quick!

The Imperial yellow jacket is there for me to take;

Little Princeling... ...just go home and be quick!

Cheers! Cheers!

Again!

She may be gone, but this can remind you of her.

Think no more. This will be your memento.

(Macau)

I found you a place in the Triumphant Lodge.

500 taels seems a bit pricey.

500 taels is nothing.

His Highness gave me a lot of money to buy a cannon.

I'm so broke, I have nothing but money.

It is said the English officer you're looking for hangs out in this bar.

Robertson is in the mood to drink after his defeat?

I just owe you money for liquor for a few months.

You shouldn't have believed me.

England was defeated.

Your herbs are worthless.

Pretend you gambled away the money.

Do I look like a loser?

I have a deal for you... I want your cannon.

I have not felt this good since I lost to Spain.

You certainly know how to live!

Wine, women and brothels...

you can’t close a deal without them.

You want me to sell you the cannon on the battleship?

Considering our friendship and the 100,000 taels I'm paying,

I don't see why you would turn me down.

But we're not compatible.

Like the Chinese say, the date and time of our births clash.

You're British! Don't give me that.

But we're in China, that's what the Chinese believe in.

Remember our first partnership shipping cargo to Penang?

What happened?

Shipwreck in a storm, everyone died.

Had we not reached that deserted island,

we wouldn't have been alive today.

Those 7 days were like a living Hell.

The next time we went into business together

I lost the battle, and you lost your fortune.

The third time around,

we could both be hanged and lose our lives.

My God!

I might have lost my entire fortune,

but I was given a golden opportunity of making His Highness' acquaintance.

As long as I can get him a Western cannon, money will be rolling in!

See that mansion over there?

In addition to the 100,000 taels,

that mansion is a gift for you.

You can move in tonight.

The mattress is covered with silver.

(Triumphant Lodge)

Mr. Robertson, do we have a deal?

Whatever you say, Yat-hin.

You're the better businessman.

Old Tsui! Yes?

Don't forget to pick up Mr. Robertson tomorrow to sign the contract.

Yes!

Enjoy the night, OK?

Robertson seems triumphant, and you've closed a deal.

You have worked hard, shall I get you...

One is enough.

He's authorised by the Guangdong Navy

to come to Macau to close a deal with the foreigner.

The Guangdong Navy?

That's big! Which of us has served him?

He's very picky! Looks like you're on.

I came to Macau from Guangzhou looking for an easy target.

Can't tell who's the lucky one. Me or him?

Miss Shuk-kwan!

Here comes the gorilla.

Mr. Palatine.

Why didn't you look me up?

I...

You said you're in love with me and wanted to see me.

I've been cutting back on my expenses.

I came as soon as I saved up enough money.

Really?

How sweet of you!

You'll spend time with me tonight?

I already did!

We talked and held hands.

30 taels to talk and hold hands?

That's small change! You want a kiss?

Take a piss and look at yourself if you don't have a mirror!

You look down on me? I want my money back!

Security!

Fix him!

I'll never spend time with you! Not even in your next life!

I don't believe you don't love me.

I must spend the night with you.

Women are most vicious!

Don't tell me you fancy her!

Spontaneous, money hungry, ruthless... just like me.

This woman is interesting...

Are you in the wrong room, Miss?

I feel cold...My hands are icy cold.

Have you been drinking?

With a woman in your arms, no more questions

Are you afraid of yourself or me?

I've never turned down an unexpected romance

Let me help you undress.

Every minute is priceless.

Miss Shuk-kwan arranged a badger game.

Remember your lines?

Yes!

After we barge inside,

we say, "It's dark in here. You're barely dressed!".

"How dare you carry on with a man behind my back!"

Remember that! Right!

Come on! It's dark in here. You're barely dressed...

Are you in the wrong room?

Yes, we are, Miss Shuk-kwan!

Get out!

No badger, but there's still a piece of lamb.

But not for you.

I know I'm cheap.

To a rich man like you, women from a brothel are not proper.

I didn't want it either, but my Father...

Your Father broke his leg.

Your Mother was so worried she got sick too.

You need money to put your brother through school.

You had to sell the cow you had for over 10 years.

Am I right?

Women like you often resort to crying, screaming and hanging yourself.

But I'm out of your league!

What's so funny? I'm not done with you.

I always hit hard.

The soft spot I had for a woman has been long forgotten since I was 18.

Crying, screaming and hanging. You're missing a step.

I'm waiting. Come on.

Here...I had a good time tonight.

Take the 300 taels for your tears.

You're a genuine jerk!

Let's see how soon your luck will run out.

Get up!

I heard from the Portuguese Police,

Mr. Robertson was arrested for selling arms under the Portuguese jurisdiction.

The mansion and the money have been confiscated.

The Portuguese want to hang you?

I told you, it's bad luck when we do business together.

This is not the time for that.

Where is the cannon from the battleship?

I'm burying it with me. You think I'll tell you?

Of course I know your life is more important than the cannon.

Listen, if you don't get me out,

you and your Prince can forget about the cannon.

You know Macau better,

think of someone in Macau who has the clout to get you out without hanging you.

I'll buy them off, OK?

There's still a chance...

(Macau prison)

You're the executioner.

You forgot to take down the body after the execution.

It was hanging there the whole night!

I'm sorry, Mr. Fabio, I was in a hurry...

I don't care about your reason!

You're the executioner responsible.

As the Police Captain, I will not tolerate anyone like you.

(Antonio)

Which one of them can save Robertson?

These two are judges, this one is a Police Captain...

(Fabio)

3 Lieutenant Generals...

4 businessmen...

This one is a missionary.

We'll try them all.

We'll pay off all of them, as much as it takes.

Old Tsui! Yes?

Send a letter to His Highness.

Tell him to send 50,000 taels in 5 days.

He already drew on army provisions last time

You want to ask him again?

Raising money is his job.

My job is to save Robertson and buy the cannon.

I need all the money we have.

Among these people,

whoever likes to gamble, I'll let them win.

Whoever likes opium, I'll pay for it.

Whoever likes women, I'll send him a few.

Heaven will fix the evildoer.

Sounds like his deal went belly up.

And he's almost out of money.

I went looking for a meal ticket but found a jerk out of luck.

He's a genuine jerk.

You can’t afford this glass of wine.

You're not filthy rich anymore.

Master Wong...

Watch your manners! What's your hurry?

I'm setting aside 800 taels as change for you to buy makeup and perfume.

800 taels is not change.

No pain, no gain.

You calculate every cent you spend. Why are you giving me money?

I need to pay off some people.

Keep them entertained, booze, drugs, women...anything they want.

You want me to entertain them?

I've seen you at work.

Talk about being crafty, ruthless and shameless,

even I have to admit no one is more despicable than you.

You'll be my woman for the time being.

Thank you for your compliment.

But let's get one thing straight,

I'm selling my services, not my body.

I'm afraid there'll be no takers.

The quinine Lai Gong-Gong brought from the Palace really works.

His Highness coughed up blood.

It must have triggered the relapse of malaria.

But he's much better after taking quinine.

Siu-fu, mount my horse. I'm going back to camp.

You should rest up right here.

The camp is too messy and may trigger off your illness again.

You can’t go there, Your Highness!

The camp is not properly guarded.

The pirates bragged about coming and going as they pleased.

Let them, I want Cheung Po-tsai to get cocky

and think he can come in and out of the Navy camp.

When I get my Western cannon, I want him to walk into a trap.

Your Highness, an urgent letter from Wong Yat-hin.

Siu-fu, how much money do we have?

Not much. Why do you ask?

I need to send 50,000 taels to Macau within 5 days.

Lady Shun should be relieved to know His Highness is recovering.

Lai Gong-Gong!

Your Highness!

Lai Gong-Gong!

Your Highness!

I need you to write two letters for me.

To whom?

One to Admiral Au Yeung Leet of Fujian.

The other to Admiral Cheung Sum of Guangxi.

I want them to escort their provisions to Guangdong.

I need 50,000 taels as soon as possible for Wong Yat-hin to buy the cannon.

Siu-fu, I want you to take the money to him.

Aye!

I know this is urgent, but can I say something?

Go ahead!

Wong Yat-hin's background is rather complicated.

Based on what Ha Sim and Siu-fu told me,

I think he's a superficial bragger.

You don't think I should trust him with buying the cannon?

Why put all your eggs in one basket?

You're all short-sighted and over-cautious.

Buying the cannon is an unusual matter. I need someone unusual for the job.

I asked Father for command of 3 provinces because I need free reign.

I don't care if you don't understand. Just do as you're told.

Word about this will reach the Palace,

His Majesty will be upset and will punish you.

I killed Hon Yung and burned the fleet.

I'm as guilty as it gets.

What's another charge?

Hurry up and write the letters.

I promised Lady Shun

I'm coming to Guangdong to protect you, not to hurt you.

I am not going to write the letters.

I'm sick, but I'm not dead!

I don't need your help!

Your Highness! Your Highness!

I'll write the letters if no one else would.

Good! But you don't know how...

Write down what I dictate.

General Huben with the Imperial yellow jacket...

hereby orders...Admiral of Fujian...

That's not the word.

Ha Sim, let me do it!

But...

Get up...Come on!

You were right, Your Highness!

Let me write the letters for you.

Good. You finally understand my thinking.

Hurry up with the letters.

Wong Yat-hin must be anxiously waiting for the money. Come!

Who are they? They're no help at all!

I wasted money on them. No one can get Robertson out.

What are you buying from Robertson?

Why must you keep him alive?

You've been a great help to me these past few days.

In a way, we're in the same boat.

I'm asking Robertson to sell me a cannon

so that His Highness can take out the pirates.

Pirates?

Old Tsui! Yes?

What's taking His Highness so long to send the money?

I know you're anxious, but...

I don't care, there are 6 more people.

However much it takes, pay them off!

Yes!

You said 6 people, but I only see 5 names.

Did I bring up something I shouldn't have?

That's my last resort.

I won't use it unless I'm at wit's end.

What are you afraid of? I promised to get you out.

I don't want to be hanged.

Tell me where you're keeping the cannon.

If you don't get me out, you can forget it.

Trust me! I'll pay off the other 5 people to get you out.

You'd better hurry! They'll hang me in 2 days.

2 days? I have 5 more people to pay off! I don't have enough time.

Tell me, which one is more likely to get you out?

Probably Fabio, the Police Captain.

Miss Shuk-kwan, how did you find me?

Your hands...

I just hanged someone this morning, I'm taking care of the body.

I'm an executioner.

I didn’t want you to look down on me so I didn't tell you.

You're right, Miss Shuk-kwan.

30 taels is not enough for me to spend the night with you.

But don't worry, I'm saving money already.

Is 100 taels enough? How about 200?

Give me time because I don't take bribe money.

1,000 taels won't make me spend the night with you.

You have blood on your hands.

Miss Shuk-kwan!

What are you doing?

Palatine, you've scared her!

Captain!

He can be so embarrassing!

No! I came looking for you, Captain.

If you're up to it,

I'd like to invite you to dinner tomorrow night at the Triumphant Lodge.

May I have your name?

Fabio!

I'm Wong Yat-hin, broker of the Guangdong Navy.

Why is Master Wong staying at a brothel?

Shuk-kwan has certainly found herself a good target.

She persuaded Wong Yat-hin to book the whole brothel.

Wong Yat-hin chartered the brothel?

3,000 taels per night no less!

They say the money came from the Navy. Why be stingy?

Only because Shuk-kwan had his head spinning

No wonder the cannon is so expensive.

He let the prostitutes con his money!

Listen up, when the foreigners show up,

I don't care what you do,

just make sure you get them drunk.

We will!

How come you couldn't pick up Fabio?

His men said he left Macau on an urgent matter.

He won't be back for a few days.

Fabio is the key to saving Robertson.

I know.

What is it? Did something go wrong?

Wong Yat-hin!

There you are! Did you bring the money?

It hasn't been easy for His Highness to raise this money!

He was counting on you,

but you spent it on prostitutes and for fun Chartered a brothel!

Leave the money and get the heck out!

Tell His Highness to send another 50,000 taels in 5 days.

Not in your life!

When you left,

didn't His Highness tell you what I said would be as good as a military order?

Put down the money!

I don't know why His Highness trusts you.

You think you're smart,

but you let this cheap hooker con you like a big easy target!

Who are you calling a cheap?

You! You're a cheap hooker who'll go to bed with any man!

Stop right there!

Apologise!

Why should I?

Apologise! No one can say that about my woman!

What I say is like His Highness' order.

Apologise to her right now!

Hear that? Yat-hin ordered you to apologise.

I'm sorry, please forgive me, Miss Shuk-kwan

No man has ever stood up for you before?

Can you promise me one thing?

Promise me...

You don't have to pay me. You can scold me or con me.

What is it?

I'm a prostitute. Patrons just come and go.

I'm not that naive to think we can be together forever.

To you, this is probably just a fling.

I'll be in Macau for a few more days.

Can I make your wish come true?

You already did! My first wish came true.

State officials usually throw their weight around,

but one went down on his knees and apologised.

What's your second wish?

I know you can, but you won't do it.

I want you to buy back my freedom.

As long as I can buy the cannon, money won't be a problem.

I wouldn't dare bring up the third.

Because I know no man would do that for me.

Just tell me, pretend you're dreaming.

Marry me and bring me home in a bridal sedan chair.

Kill the pirates...