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Po-tsai...

Master Po...

Fire!

Finish them off now, Your Highness!

The heavy fog is moving in!

Ready?

Hang in there, Master Po!

Po-tsai, this will hurt...

Hang in there, Master Po!

Disinfectant!

Sing!

Take a good rest, everyone!

Luckily the fog moved in just in time, and we managed to escape.

Or else we'd have been completely wiped out.

It's my fault!

I didn't listen, so we fell for the trap.

Master Po! Chief! The men who came with us have all perished.

Only those on this ship survived.

I'm sorry, everyone!

I should have quit while I was ahead.

I was so caught up with charging ahead,

I didn’t leave a boat or two at the back.

I got you into this mess, I'm sorry!

Master Po...

Po-tsai! Master Po!

I have the final tally,

the Zhe and Chao Camps suffered no casualties.

A gunner in the Jing Camp is slightly injured.

There's another soldier who's more seriously wounded.

Why? Was he stabbed or shot by arrow?

He injured his genitals when he was peeing.

Lai Gong-Gong, that's definitely not one of your problems.

Yat-hin, there's a sad story behind Lai Gong-Gong's castration.

Please don't make jokes about it.

Lai Gong-Gong, I didn't mean it. I apologise.

Lai Gong-Gong, when will the fog disperse?

Tomorrow at 7 am.

Without losing a single soldier,

you took out the pirates who have terrorised the Guangdong waters for years.

That's a feat second to none.

You flatter me, Lai Gong-Gong!

I have yet to apprehend Cheung Po-tsai and other pirate chiefs.

I'd hardly call this a clean sweep.

The fog came at the most inopportune time!

Why didn't you pursue them?

We have blown Cheung Po-tsai's fleet to bits.

The damaged SS Po-tsai is no longer a threat

If we pursue them,

it's likely they'd use the fog to put up a final struggle.

It's better to wait till the fog clears up to take them out.

But what if they try to break away in the night fog?

The sea outside Fan Lau Gorge is strew with ship wreckage.

If the SS Po-tsai were to make any moves,

the sound would expose their whereabouts

and we could then hit them with the cannon.

Po-tsai should be fine after tonight.

You came back to warn us, but now you're caught in a dead end.

You need not die with us.

When the fog is gone and the Navy troops come after us, we'll all die.

The Chief and I have decided,

when we engage the Qing soldiers, you should jump into the water.

Whether you'll make it depends on your luck.

There's no other way?

I really don't want to die.

Don't cry!

We're pirates from the Heroes' Den.

We'll soon reincarnate and start a new life.

Kill one, we call it even. Kill two, we make a profit.

If we manage to kill 8 to 10, I would have avenged my whole family.

Sing, your family...

Died in the hands of the Qing Navy.

I was a fisherman, along with my brother and his wife.

We were poor but happy.

But those heartless Qing dogs

failed to catch the pirates and handed us in to claim their merit.

I don't know if Heaven took pity on me

or wanted me to drag out my ignoble existence,

I managed to survive.

But I want my revenge!

So the Qing soldiers forced you into piracy?

No one is born to be a pirate.

Every one of us has been persecuted by the Qing dogs.

When I passed the provincial exam,

I couldn't wait to go home and tell my wife.

Along the way, I ran into the Chief helping the poor by robbing the rich.

He was encircled by the Qing dogs.

I thought he was from the Qing Navy,

so I captured him and wanted him to be my adviser.

As a scholar, I couldn't possibly be a pirate.

So I refused to comply.

The Chief respected my decision and let me go.

But it wasn't a glorious homecoming waiting for me.

The Qing Court accused me of being a pirate,

revoked my scholar status and put out a warrant for my arrest.

My wife was implicated and subsequently executed.

Her body was hanging from the city gate for 3 days as a warning to others.

I studied hard for the exams.

My wife died before I could give her a better life.

I was not able to save her, and was scared to collect her body

because I was afraid I'd get caught.

I was well-learned but had to sneak around

and watch my wife's body exposed to the blazing sun and strong wind.

I'm not a pirate. Don't arrest me!

Scholar Suen, I'll collect the body for you.

(My Dear Wife Yuen Ching-yi, RIP)

The living and the dead have been apart for 10 years.

I try not to think, but cannot forget.

A thousand miles away...

lies your lonely grave with no one to share your woes.

You seem a bit rough around the edges,

I thought you didn't have much schooling.

I came from a literary family in Zengcheng.

It has been over 10 years since I last recited any poetry.

The day the Qing soldiers killed my family happened to be my wedding day.

Soldiers posed as pirates?

Help..

What happened?

(Kill all! Rob the rich! Help the poor! Cheng Yat.)

Are you alright? I'll alert the yamen!

Don't bother! They are soldiers posing as pirates.

Your groom is dead on your wedding night.

Let us be the groom...

No...

Come on... No...

If there were 18 levels in Hell,

I was in the 19th level for a few years.

It was a fate worse than death.

I thought pirates were mass murderers.

But you were all forced into piracy.

But in fact the Qing soldiers...

They are utterly heartless!

Soldiers are not necessarily good, just like pirates are not all evil.

Who can tell the good from the evil?

Only Heaven and Earth and your conscience.

A man must answer to his own conscience.

The Chief is right!

We're friends after all,

on the way to Hell tomorrow, we'll sit down for another drink!

Even when we're in Hell, we'll all be pirates and brothers.

The Chief will always be our Chief!

He'll even command Ox Head and Horse Face.

If the other demons are obedient, we'll play mahjong with them.

If not, we'll steam, roast or fry them and wash them down with wine.

Cheers...

Wait...Where's Po-tsai?

I'll go get him!

Po-tsai is gone!

Po-tsai, what are you doing?

I must blow up the cannon.

Don't be reckless!

How can I stay calm at a time like this?

I must destroy the cannon,

or else the SS Po-tsai can never leave Fan Lau Gorge.

Everyone will die out here!

They don't blame you.

I was arrogant and reckless and got my brothers killed.

You heard them, they were good people.

I can't let them die because of my mistake.

I must save them and redeem myself!

What are you doing?

Look at you!

You can't blow up the cannon with that injury.

I'm dead either way, I will take my chances.

I don't want them to die here either.

But recklessness won't get you anywhere!

Let's think of a plan.

Taking a chance is the best plan. Get out of my way!

I have a plan!

If we reach the cannon quietly, we can blow up the cannon.

It's too far from here to swim.

Half an hour after I leave,

you must set sail and take the ship out of Fan Lau Gorge.

You?

I practised windsurfing for over 10 years.

Only I can do it in this foul weather.

I won't let a girl like you risk your life.

I'll go!

Have you forgotten my partner?

You know what my gun can do!

I can't let you go alone!

You have to trust me.

If you want to save the others and redeem yourself,

you must trust me.

Even if we blow up the cannon, Heaven will decide our fate.

There's something else I want to tell you,

I will remember everything you have done for me.

I'm proud to have a man who loves me wholeheartedly.

Wong Tai-mui...

Po-tsai, where is Wong Tai-mui?

We'll try to break away in half an hour.

What is the situation with the Zhe Camp?

We won a decisive battle today.

The sea is enshrouded in this fog. Let's wait till dawn.

Don't worry!

It's cold. Drink some wine to stay warm.

Here...the night is long!

Cheers! Cheers!

Wong Tai-mui!

Set sail!

Set sail!

Drink some wine to stay warm!

Good idea!

What's that noise?

They're trying to break away!

Load the cannon!

Aye...

Get her!

We did it...

Wong Tai-mui blew up the cannon!

Bravo!...

Bowie?

Arrest her!

Po-tsai, Wong Tai-mui is right!

Heaven will decide our fate. She'll be fine.

Heaven protects the good. Maybe she got away.

I know you want to save her.

But if she already got away

for you to go back, you'll only be walking into a trap.

Wong Tai-mui told you to trust her.

What we must do now is avenge our boys.

Higher on the right...lower on the left.

What's the fuss so early in the morning?

Can't you let me sleep? Are you tearing down the house?

Master! Good morning!

The furniture you ordered is here. See if you like them.

The sofa from France! An imposing style perfect for me!

The chandelier is impressive.

What on earth is that?

You're so ignorant!

It's a clock from England.

It'll be such an eye opener for my guests at the house warming party.

You're now in a different league with your wealth and clout.

All you need is a lady of the house.

You know what makes a man happy?

To get a promotion, make a fortune and a dead wife.

I'm even better, I don't have a wife.

I can enjoy the good life without having to wait for the wife to die.

Right...I pity the woman who loves you.

Old Tsui!

What is it?

I wrote a letter home and asked Wing-yu to move to Guangzhou.

When is she arriving?

Should be the next day or two.

I'll go catch more sleep. Keep it down!

Don't worry, Master!

Brother!

(The Unruly Lady, Wong Wing-yu)

Wing-yu!

Did you have a nice trip? Did you sleep and eat well?

Nanny took good care of me! You don't have to worry about me!

That's right, Master!

Nanny!

Of course I'm worried about your condition.

Calm down, Sis...

Don't scream, I'm right here! Relax...

My hand...

Well? Are you feeling better now?

Much better! Since I had palpitation,

even the smallest thing will make me scream.

I must have been a burden to you.

Of course not! You're my beloved kid sister.

I was so caught up in my business,

I failed to look after you properly and made you worry.

It's my fault you have this condition.

I know you didn't mean it.

Don't worry, now that you're here, I'll take very good care of you.

Things are different now. I'm rich.

You're always saying that.

This time it's not the same.

I'm now His Highness' confidant and good friend.

The money is rolling in after I made his acquaintance.

I can't possibly be poor again.

Really? You're not lying?

When did I ever lie to you?

I'll ask His Highness to tell the Imperial doctors to cure you.

Or I'll ask Robertson to get you a Western doctor.

Say no more, you just arrived in Guangzhou,

let's go buy you some Western clothes.

These clothes are very nice.

I'm glad you like them.

I feel so sorry for her!

Scholar Cheung, please draft a written complaint for me.

I want to sue that heartbreaker.

Yat-hin...

Old Tsui! Yes?

Take Miss Wing-yu home.

Sure! Please get in the sedan chair.

Hurry up, Scholar Cheung!

This Wong Yat-hin is such a creep.

How did you meet him? He's despicable!

I can only blame my inexperience in life.

I took pity on him when he was down on his luck

and was deceived by his sweet talk.

You misplaced your trust.

He abandoned me and disappeared when he made a fortune.

He promised to marry me but his pledge turned into lies.

Miss Chu, the written complaint is done. Please take a look.

I, Chu Shuk-kwan has been conned by Wong Yat-hin,

who abandoned me like a pair of old shoes.

He deceived me and went back on his word.

Good job, Scholar Cheung!

Can you write a few more?

Why?

On the day of his house warming party,

I plan to barge in when his house is full of guests,

and give a copy to all the officials of Guangzhou.

So I can make him to keep his word

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

You should!

Chu Shuk-kwan, you're too vicious!

I can never show my face in Guangzhou after what you did.

Chu Shuk-kwan, you're too vicious!

I can never show my face in Guangzhou after what you did.

There you are, Wong Yat-hin!

Remember what you promised me?

Come back!

Wong Yat-hin! Come back, you creep!

Wong Yat-hin!

What have I done? Did I kill your family?

You're a lunatic!

Come back...

Lunatic...

(Yamen)

Go ahead and run!

I've been checking around.

The Prefectural Magistrate of Guangzhou abhors evil.

I'll sound the drum and file my complaint.

Let's see what he'll do to a heartbreaker like you.

Come on, it was just a fling.

Don't take it so seriously.

Why do you look down on me?

I admit I came from a brothel.

It's not a background to be proud of, but I had no choice.

How can you call me a lunatic?

You promised you'd bring me home in a bridal sedan chair,

I never forced you.

If you had no intention to marry me,

why did you deceive me with this lie?

Why give me any hope?

I had no choice either!

No choice?

Because I'm a prostitute, you have no qualms about using me?

Because I'm nothing but dirt,

you can lie to me, abuse my body and break my heart?

Have you any idea how much I have sacrificed for you?

Do you realise you're alive because of me?

You were heartless, so don't blame me!

Alright...It's my fault!

You'll get your bridal sedan chair.

I'll repay you for saving my life.

You look gorgeous!

Is this the most expensive gown?

I think it's a bit plain without any gold.

How insatiable! You keep asking for more!

It's not the gold I care about.

I just don't want you to lose face.

You want gold? I've prepared it.

Really? How much?

You'll find out when you go home with me in the bridal sedan chair.

You have a bridal sedan chair?

Come with me.

Yat-hin, you're incredible!

You found me a bridal sedan chair in such a short time,

and a new one, no less!

You only do this once. I had to make everything presentable.

Well said!

Get in!

Now? Don't we need to pick an auspicious day?

We only do this once, don't be sloppy.

Today is just as good as any.

Before I change my mind, you'd better get in.

Alright...

Wong Yat-hin, why did you bolt down the sedan chair?

I promised to let you ride in a bridal sedan chair.

But I'm not bringing you home.

I'm sending you to Yama.

Let me out! Help...

Where are you taking me?

Let me out, Wong Yat-hin!

You cold-blooded creep...

Put it down!

Come here...

1,000 taels should last you a lifetime.

Thank you!

Shuk-kwan, nobody wants to die. Why must you corner yourself?

Wong Yat-hin, I'll come back to haunt you even if I'm a ghost.

Why must you take that attitude?

Why can't we talk it out calmly?

I'm not listening to you!

I have my troubles too.

I'm on my way to success,

I cannot marry a prostitute.

I want you dead!

See? This is much better! Calm down and listen to me.

Don't be stubborn and things can still turn for the better.

I spent a fortune to buy back your freedom, right?

You're in the wedding gown.

You've taken a ride in the bridal sedan chair.

I've even bought you wedding bracelets.

What more do you want?

I want you dead!

Why can't you understand?

Why must you put blood on my hands?

Why must you corner me?

You won't stop until you kill me?

Shuk-kwan...I only meant to scare you!

How did this happen?

You saved my life once, now I killed you!

Shuk-kwan...

I didn’t mean to make this horrible mistake!

Shuk-kwan, why do you have such an unyielding disposition?

I hate it when people threaten me!

I know you wanted to marry me.

That didn't happen when you're alive, you'll get your wish now that you're dead.

From now on, you're part of the family. Don't be resentful towards me.

I got you servants and a big house.

Enjoy your life in Hell, Madam Wong. Please don't look me up, alright?

Yat-hin!

Wing-yu, why are you walking around at this hour?

You'll catch a cold in this weather!

Who are you burning these for?

Our lives must have crossed in a previous life.

I owe her a debt.

I'd better not tell you, I don't want to scare you. Good night.

I just arrived in Guangzhou.

How can you go out of town so soon?

Just as the stars say, I'm destined to travel.

His Highness sent word.

We defeated the pirates, he wants to recommend me for a promotion.

I need to see Robertson

and record all the details about buying the cannon

for His Highness to take back to the capital

Be careful when you're on the road.

You're the one who should be careful.

Don't scream at just about anything.

It's not funny!

I'm just kidding! Just be careful.

Old Tsui! Yes?

Take good care of Miss Wing-yu while I'm gone.

I will. She's most precious to you. I'll take good care of her.

I have to go. Be careful!

She has palpitation.

Don't be scared. I must overcome it.

I cannot be a burden to Yat-hin!

Don't be scared.

Don't be scared. Get up!

Who are you? What are you doing here?

My name is Chu Shuk-kwan.

Chu Shuk-kwan?

My brother was looking for you at the teahouse yesterday.

Hello, Miss Chu.

Don't sound so formal.

Call me Shuk-kwan, I'm your sister-in-law.

You destroyed my cannon and ruined my expedition.

That's unforgivable! Execute her!