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Prince Man-ho is hurrying back to Beijing because the Crown Prince's dead.

Practising voodoo?

Lai Gong-Gong acted on Prince Man-ho's order.

Now we should look for the mastermind behind it.

With me as your referee, you will be given a pardon.

I don't like to owe people favours.

I return every kindness done to me.

Kindness? And wrong for wrong as well?

You can never forget Cheung Po-tsai beating you and forcing you to burn your own boat.

You can never forget his taking away the Imperial yellow jacket and humiliating you,

so you have to pay him back, right?

It's nothing personal.

The law is the law, bandits are bandits.

Why do you have to be so obstinate?

You know he's forced into piracy.

Why won't you give him a way out?

You saw what happened at the Peach Blossom Village.

How can you still speak for those pirates?

You are the obstinate one.

I admit there are black sheep among the pirates.

They are capable of killing fishermen or massacring villagers.

Cheung Po-tsai is not one of them.

I am undertaking pirate suppression duties. Who are you to criticise me?

You killed so many pirates in the battle at Fan Lau Gorge.

The sea was tainted red.

Is that still not enough for you?

I don't know how you Qing people see human lives.

In the place from where I came, human lives are precious.

We don't even casually shoot felons during pursuits.

We don't aim to kill.

Should I leave them breathing room to regroup and rebound?

It's measure for measure.

Aren't there other ways besides using violence against violence?

What about negotiating with them?

Maybe Cheung Po-tsai and the others don't want to do it anymore.

Why can't you let them start a new life?

You women are overly sympathetic.

Leopards can’t change their spots.

Or it's old habits die hard for you? You only have your pride in mind.

You only have your career in mind. And others call you Iron Buddha?

You've come up short!

How dare you be so rude to me? You...

Highness. What's it?

Highness, Cheung Po-tsai's whereabouts is known.

They are now under pursuit.

He means to liaise with another pirate Chief Lo Tsat for a comeback.

Master Po, what now?

Missing the Western Girl?

How can I not?

But I have to save my own skin first.

Before we have tackled our problem, I don't have time for others.

Our fate is in Heaven's hands.

It's almost five o'clock.

Lo Tsat is supposed to meet us here for our talk.

Something has gone wrong?

Lo Tsat is here.

We are here on Prince Man-ho's order to capture Cheung Po-tsai,

dead or alive!

3, 4, 5, 6, 7...so no equal share.

Leave four to me.

No way. I've been itching for it.

Three for you and four for me.

Don't fight with me.

It's payback time for my brothers killed in the battle of Fan Lau Gorge.

Are you alright?

You just run.

No. I won't desert you.

It's not the time for loyalty.

You will get in my way of breaking out.

Run!

Though Cheung Po-tsai was not caught, he's seriously wounded.

He can't go far.

Highness, he's probably a dead man by now.

Dead...

You monster! Are you happy now?

His back is now pushed against the wall.

You have your revenge now.

Po-tsai...

What's your relationship with him?

It's something a coldblooded monster will never understand.

(Prince Man-ho's Residence)

What's the point of punishing yourself?

It's not your concern, coldblooded monster!

Highness.

Miss Wong, did you sprain your ankle?

Highness, let me carry her back.

Stop it!

You are a court official.

It's unbecoming of you to carry a female pirate back.

You may go.

Let me handle it.

Yes, Highness.

People like you will never have friends.

You are coldblooded. No one wants to be your friend.

You think you are always right.

You cut no one any slack.

You scold people without reservation.

In your eyes, whoever stands up against you is evil.

Whoever opposes you is getting in your way.

Whoever is not useful to you is useless.

They deserve all your scolding.

Has it ever crossed your mind you should be nice?

People welcome some words of encouragement, a "thank you" or "sorry".

Dare to go against the flow.

If I find myself right, I don't need others' approval.

I've seen bitter people like you.

They think they aren't allowed to shine.

Heaven owes you a chance, right?

Has it ever occurred to you that you are already very lucky?

You are a prince,

you were born with a silver spoon in your mouth.

You always get what you want.

You don't have to depend on others for a living.

What more do you want?

Other people suffer setbacks too.

I used to work so hard.

I was never mean to others.

Yet I was thwarted and betrayed.

But I had not become bitter like you are.

You make things difficult for yourself.

I ask you to cut the pirates some slack,

it's not just for Cheung Po-tsai's sake.

It's for your sake as well.

If you persist in being so ruthless,

you'll end up with no friends, no enemies and no kin.

You will die a lonely man.

No one dared to be so forthright with me.

What a timely snow.

It cleanses the world of all impurities.

(Guangdong Coast)

Manager, this pirate Cheung Po-tsai is wanted by the Guangdong Navy.

If he comes to your inn, inform us.

Yes, Your Honour.

He's likely to be in hiding here.

Be on your toes.

Yes, Your Honour.

Have you seen this man?

Look carefully. No...

He's a pirate. Have you seen him before?

Inform us if you see him.

I am now reduced to this state.

I am worse than a dog.

No! Water Mui saved my life.

I can't fail her.

Constable Chu, even you have to disguise as an inn waiter.

Highness wants this female pirate caught in three days.

Moreover, she's a martial arts adept.

Only by disguising as a waiter can I lace her food in order to get her.

Female pirate? Highness? Do they mean Water Mui?

Miss, the food you ordered is here.

The food is laced. Don't touch it!

Water Mui, are you alright?

Water Mui, run!

Wusona, you Siamese pirate, prepare to die!

Siamese pirate?

Someone will die, but who?

Watch out! Those bugs are venomous!

Venomous bugs? These are our Sacred Five.

Fighting me Wusona means asking for your death.

Where am I?

Queen of Siamese Pirates is here...

(Wusona, Queen of Siam pirates)

So the one who risked his life to save me is Cheung Po-tsai.

He's wanted by the Qing Court.

His back is against the wall.

He's in danger. Yet he risked his life to save me.

I am here in Qing's land

to liaise with the winner of the Seven Seas Tournament on fighting the Qing navy.

But they are in disarray after being routed by the Qing navy.

I could meet Cheung Po-tsai by chance.

Sis Na, he's seriously wounded.

He may not last long if left untreated.

But it means using our Sacred Five.

It has to be complemented by my hypnotic routine.

But it will drain your vital strength.

Pirates of the Seven Seas are all brothers.

We share the same lot.

Moreover, he risked his life to save me.

Set up the altar. Yes.

What are you doing?

(This heart will never change, no matter how long we'll be apart...)

Who is it? Who?

You peeked at me?

No, I didn't!

(...like we're destined to meet again life after life)

(No matter how far apart, our memories will link us together...)

What are you doing?

Saving your life. I am sucking the poison out.

Otherwise, you will die.

(Memories of someone will stay even though time does fly...)

So my dream really will come true?

I can get married before I turn 28?

(This heart will not change, no matter how long we'll be apart...)

Why are you giving me back my backpack?

You can’t force a relationship.

Water Mui...Take it.

What is it?

My amulet. It has been with me since I was small.

Amulet? You are going to fight.

How can you give it to me?

Water Mui, be my woman.

It's not possible between us.

Not in the past, not now, not in the future.

One more thing.

I remember all the things you have done for me.

I am proud that there's a man who has given me his heart.

So Cheung Po-tsai is such a faithful man.

He risked his life to save me because he mistook me for Water Mui.

Sis Na, the Sacred Five can heal his external injury,

but he's still devastated internally.

The last resort.

How come the wounds are healing so fast?

Cheung Po-tsai, our Sacred Five are efficacious.

You are much better now.

Miss Wusona, thank you for your help.

I owe you a favour.

More than a favour. You owe her your heart.

Your external wounds are closed.

But our Sacred Five will stay inside you.

They will multiply and burst out in three years.

You put a jinx on me?

That's the only way to save your life.

You put it there, so you can undo it.

That's the only way to save your life.

You put it there, so you can undo it.

There is a way to undo it.

If you will go back to Siam with me.

I promise you,

I'll perform the routine every year to prolong your life.

That means I'll have to spend my life with you?

You still don't get it?

Why should she drain her strength to save you if not for love?

She's the most beautiful woman in Siam.

Many men will do anything to get near her.

You should be grateful now that you can spend your life with her.

Miss Wusona, few can beat you either in beauty or kindness,

and you have saved my life.

But I can't spend my life with you.

You...

Let me repeat.

The centipedes will burst out in three years.

You'll die a horrific death.

I'll leave it to Heaven.

I never fear death.

Centipedes bursting out from me will make quite a sight.

Where do I come short?

None.

But my life is not my own.

A woman once risked her life to save me.

Do you mean Water Mui?

I don't know if she's still alive.

I don't know if she loves me.

However, I'll go look for her after the tournament. I will.

You...

Thank you for saving me.

I can only repay your kindness in my next life.

Hey, you...

Sis Na, then...

Now what?

Highness, you are going to debrief Sire on the pirate suppression.

You should be happy about it.

How come you seem to have a heavy heart?

I have a new idea about dealing with the pirates.

But Sire may not like it.

What else but total extermination?

I have to wait till Sire is in a good mood to propose it.

But where can I find help in such a short notice?

If only my uncle were around.

Right, I should have thought of him.

But is he in the capital?

Is he?

Who would have thought a foreigner could go around Beijing in a carriage?

It's a miracle.

Now you've got it, flaunt it. Ride the high horse.

We have Prince Man-ho to thank for this.

When you see him, don't forget to say...

Thank you!

Uncle?

Talking about...

The devil!

Uncle... Ha Sim.

Highness, thank you.

Not a moment too soon.

Brother Yat-hin, beside your good person,

you've brought along your Western friend.

I am sure you two darlings will make Sire very happy.

Come on, let's go see Sire.

Sire? Highness, we are not worthy.

Don't you worry about it.

You are intimidated by no one, right?

Let me explain it to you on the way.

Alright.

Long live Your Majesty!

At ease.

Thank you, Sire.

This Westerner knows about Qing etiquette.

Sire, it's an auspicious sign.

Prince Man-ho has prepped him well.

Well done.

Sire, I have Wong Yat-hin and Robertson to thank for the success

of the southern expedition.

Wong Yat-hin is an eloquent man.

Let him debrief you on our success.

Prince Man-ho's victory is like a fart.

What nerve! Mind your words!

I mean it's a rousing success.

Sire, he won it in a very unorthodox way.

He has resorted to an English cannon.

"English cannon"?

English cannon is a very big gun.

He rolled out the big gun, literally.

I see, a very big gun.

Carry on.

It's awesome. It's 25 feet long.

It's one foot in diameter.

The cannonball was as loud as thunder.

Sire, it scared the wits out of everyone.

Man-ho, this southern expedition was a great success.

You made a triumphant return. Well done.

I went to battle on your behalf. The credit doesn't go to me.

You've grown up. You've learnt humility.

Sire, Prince Man-ho was a diamond in the rough.

Sire, I learnt from you.

You were wrongly accused for the Crown Prince's death.

But Lady Yim is carrying my child, I can't be too harsh with her.

I bear her no ill will.

I am glad you are so understanding.

I saw that you could deal with Westerners.

I am sure the rest of the pirates can be wiped out in no time.

Sire, I have learnt something in this fight with the pirates.

They weren't born this way.

Instead of wiping them out, we should recruit them instead.

Let me explain it to you in detail.

Alright.

It has been some time since Sire last had such patience for Man-ho.

He keeps nodding in agreement.

It seems Sire buys the idea of summoning the pirates to surrender.

It's because of my eloquence and Prince Man-ho's sincerity.

That's expected.

You two are so helpful.

I should thank you.

Highness, you are too kind.

Thank you.

I don't get it.

Prince Man-ho used to be very obstinate.

Who changed him?

Isn't there a saying?

You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.

Don't throw idioms at me.

"People mountain people sea". What does it mean?

You two can go tomorrow.

Really? You'd let us go?

Do you mean we two can go?

At a price.

Cheung Po-tsai is still a thorn in my side.

However, I understand that people don't exactly choose to be pirates.

So I've decided to give them a chance.

I'll summon them to surrender.

Really? So you will listen to me?

You are not wiping them out?

If it works out, there'll be no more fighting.

Lives will be saved.

When will you sit down and talk with Po-tsai?

I am a prince, Cheung Po-tsai is a felon.

No way will I talk with him as equals.

Wong Tai-mui, this is a letter for him and his fellow pirates.

You will be a good man.

Now you are truly the Iron Buddha.

If Cheung Po-tsai won't change his ways,

I'll cut him no slack.

Brother Man-ho.

Take it easy.

I told you Iron Buddha is just tough on the outside.

He said it to save face only.

Scholar Suen, do your part.

Of course...

Prince Man-ho and Miss Wong have been fighting since they first met.

Yet they would help each other out,

save each other, fight again and help each other again...

Fight again and help again... And love somehow has grown.

Uncle, you too can tell?

Though a tough guy, he's no match for this shrew.

Isn't there a saying for that? "Sweet couple at odds"?

Stop throwing idioms at me.

See if we can help Prince Man-ho win her.

Then we can repay his kindness.

Great!

Once she's gone, she'll be like a broken kite,

Prince Man-ho can’t get her back.

You've brought along some Western clothes and knickknacks for Prince Man-ho.

Hand me some, I know what to do.

Prince Man-ho would let us go back for negotiations

Think he really means it?

He's an honest man. I don't find it a setup.

We managed to land on our feet.

We shouldn't worry too much.

It's a long journey going back south.

I wish you two smooth sailing.

Just a little token for our first meeting.

For you.

Thank you.

Miss Wong, Ha Sim said you came from a Western place.

I am sure you'll like this Western stuff.

Scarf?

Perfume?

Let me take a look...

Chocolate?

Water Mui, don't stand on ceremony.

Try it. Sure...

You two try it as well.

Some Western lotus seed paste cake.

It's bitter.

What lotus seed paste?

No taste.

It's dark chocolate.

It has been some time.

It sure is delicious.

Who are you actually?

I am Wong Yat-hin, Prince Man-ho's advisor.

He's my uncle.

Wong Yat-hin? That sounds familiar.

Where have I heard it before?

Do I know you?

Friendship can be forged.

You can see me as a friend from now on.

I'll see you as a very good friend.

Ha Sim, you are right. We really have good rapport.

I never said...

Brother Yat-hin, do we have good rapport?

Yes, of course.

Take your time.

If only we had met earlier.

Let me show you the small alleys and street food this evening.

You can try glazed apple, peas cake,

pastries or stuffed buns.

Great!

I am in Beijing anyway. I deserve a treat.

More chocolate. Yes!

Glazed apple!

The lanterns are beautiful.

Corn is my favourite.

Boss, the biggest one.

You have to roll the dice to try your luck.

It's the custom here.

Interesting.

I thought you liked stewed pork.

Mutton kebab.

Why this sudden change of taste?

And you insisted on dragging me here.

Don't you find it too gamey?

No. I want you to try it.

Mutton sure is gamey.

It's spicy and rather hard to swallow.

However, you can acquire a taste for it after a while.

You don't mean the kebab, do you?

I am talking about the kebab only.

Do you?

Highness, what a coincidence.

Brother Yat-hin.

Uncle.

Mind if we joined you?

Of course not! Come on.

Come on, a toast to you two's reconciliation. Cheers!

Cheers! Cheers.

Another toast to negotiation success.

Cheers...

Another toast to a smooth negotiation.

Cheers...

Hold it...some lame excuse for a toast.

Don't you know the saying?

No toasts too trivial amongst friends.

Highness, do you agree?

Come on, cheers.

Brother Yat-hin, let me drink on her behalf

No...we mean to...

Ha Sim...

We are out of kebabs.

We'll go get some more.

Come on!

Yes...

You guys take your time.

Wine can make us drunk.

Maybe we should call it a day.

I don't think you are a great drinker.

That depends on how you drink it.

Do you have a trick to show me?

At home, we play the liar's dice in our drinking spree.

Drinking spree?

That means drinking.

Anyway...

Six sixes.

What?

We each have five dices, so there are ten in total...

It is working...

Hey...then leave them alone.

We have done our part.

Let it run its course.

Put it down. Let's go.

Smart. Not you.

It's called a pile. Get it?

Yes.

Let's begin. Come on.

Five fives. Five sixes.

Just one six on my side.

How come? You called out two sixes.

Highness, it's called "The Liar's Dice".

Not "The Fool's Dice".

You lost.

Drink.

You'll see.

You are mean.

Yet you are quite fun when drunk.

You keep talking back to me.

What a devil's advocate!

But you aren't that sassy after all.

That's not being sassy.

It's being firm and true to oneself.

What a weakling. It's just one punch.

How dare you to be rude to me.

Bring it on.

Not the face.

I thought you didn't mind.

Do it.

I have never met a girl like you.

We wouldn't have met were it not for the southern expedition...

Is it because of Cheung Po-tsai?

You and he...

Have you got enough clothes?

It's a long way to Guangdong.

Don't catch a cold.

You said it, we are going back south.

It'll only get warmer. I sure have enough clothes.

Take care of His Highness. Don't let him catch a cold.

Highness, Wong Tai-mui is leaving.

Do you want to say goodbye to her?

It's a long journey. Take care.

Last night you asked about me and Cheung Po-tsai...

My feelings for him are no different from my feelings for you.

(In order not to part with you, I'd rather forget about my world)

(We'll meet again in the next century)

(I'll wait till Heaven grows old)

(We'll create our own legend or simply set sail again)

(My only regret is, we cannot go on with this adventure...)

(This heart will never change no matter how long we'll be apart)

(I close my eyes and see your face...)