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I could be reduced to this state?

The food is laced. Don't touch it!

And they call you the Iron Buddha?

You're so far from that!

You'll end up having no friends, no enemies and no kin.

You'll die a lonely man.

(Prince Man-ho's Residence)

Highness, if you can’t bear to part with her, go after her!

I'm so anxious for you!

Uncle said he had a way to draw them together.

I wonder what that is.

Uncle...

Ha Sim...

Highness...

Looking for your uncle?

Yes, have you seen him?

He skipped breakfast and went out early this morning.

That's him, always so irresponsible.

He sure is a prophet.

He knew you would call him irresponsible.

What?

He wanted me to pass you this.

He said you would know he's not irresponsible.

This hall used to be brimming with heroes.

Yet the Qing dogs have routed us.

There are just the few of us left.

So, after targeting us Red Flag,

the Guangdong Navy went on to attack Uncle Cheung and Brother Luk.

Yes. Our water stockades were routed though we managed to escape.

However, our chiefs died in the fight.

Now the deputies are in charge.

This won't be the end for us. Do not lose heart so easily.

A new commander will be elected today for the League of the Seven Seas.

Then we can pull our strengths together to take on the Qing dogs!

Chief, don't bother with the election. You stay on as our commander.

But I have just lost a battle. I'm no longer worthy.

Come on, since they all want you, just accept it.

Right, you have our unanimous support.

Only you can be master here!

Support...support...

Alright! Since you still have faith in me.

Dragon King Cheng Yat pledges you his life!

Pledge us your life?

But I have no intention of following you to my death.

Wong Yi?

Dragon King Cheng Yat, you have admitted you're a loser.

You are expected up there! Go rest in peace!

Deadly Saber Wong Yi, you are now Deadly Cripple Wong Yi.

Don't tell us you mean to fight for the commander position.

Really, how? Work on your balance first.

Know your place. Who are you to speak here?

Only the strongest in martial arts can be Commander here.

Chief Cheng, I can beat you with one leg.

Chief!

Brother Sing, Master Po is back!

Master Po! Sing!

Not a moment too soon!

It's the Tournament. I have to be here to root for Father.

Wong Yi is challenging Chief. Chief seems not holding up well.

Wong Yi?

So he can't wait for me to break his other leg.

The tournament day is your death anniversary!

Chief... Are you alright?

Good!

The Yaksha is surely an adept.

Kiu...

Oh no! I had no time to think...

The tournament is a one to one combat.

Now it's you two against one.

You've broken the rule. You are disqualified.

I didn’t mean it...

I know you had me in mind.

Love triumphs all.

Are you done with your lovey-dovey?

Any more challengers?

Let me repeat. It's a one-to-one combat.

What? You are all cowards!

What are you looking at? Yes, a cripple.

None of you dare come out?

Who's so despicable? Who did it?

Show me your feet!

This side.

Not so fast! I can't see.

Well done!

You'll never change! Still so naughty!

I picked it up from you.

Give me the other one.

Throw something else.

You are all cowards!

From today on, Wong Yi of the Black Flag is Commander of the Seven Seas.

Heaven is on my side, right?

Yes!

Why a crab? Why not a shoe?

A crab is more befitting.

You never walk straight.

Commander of the Seven Seas? Get real!

And I was wondering who.

So it's you.

The one who caused Cheng Yat his fall.

You still have the nerve to fight for the commandership with me?

Po-tsai, welcome back to the fold.

I got your back!

Master Po, we got your back!

Follow your heart even if it kills you!

We father and son are of one mind!

Bravo!

Watch us filial sons become rich and famous,

and ride the Seven Seas.

The prodigal son most worthy of all, Cheung Po-Tsai...

will crush you, Cripple Wong Yi.

Bravo...

Take it with your foot. I'll rout you from the root!

Take it with your toes. Perish in your stupid hole!

I am not Cripple Wong Yi.

I am Iron Shod Wong Yi.

Admit defeat!

Master Po...

Don't! Helping out is admitting defeat.

We can't let him be beaten to death!

Unless he says so, we can't throw in the towel for him.

No use fighting back.

You broke my right leg.

It's payback time.

Pick it now. Left or right?

Wusona?

Master Po...

Wusona of the Sacred Five Temple of Siam.

I am honoured to be present.

What temple?

Wusona?

I've heard of a ruthless female pirate in the Nanyang waters.

Is that you?

Yaksa Shek Kiu sure is learned.

So you have heard of my name.

Not just your name.

I know you are good with poisonous creatures.

Those Nanyang pirates who had the nerve to oppose you had simply disappeared.

Thank you for praising my poisoning skills.

Naturally I want those I jinxed to beg for death.

Actually, my original purpose of coming to the tournament

was to ally with the new commander in fighting Qing.

I am so disappointed.

Are you really that short of talents?

An ugly cripple fighting to be commander?

You evil woman, how despicable of you to set a snake on me.

Give me the antidote.

Who are you? I am not at your beck and call.

Have you seen me bathe? Have you kissed me?

Oh...

What a tramp! Go back to Siam for your flirting!

The antidote!

Antidote?

Here it is.

I dare you to take it.

Just forget it.

You can’t fight her and don't know poisoning.

Yet you have the nerve to ask her for antidote.

Sis Na? Give me some face.

What? Antidote for him?

For me. You put a jinx on me.

But you were so nonchalant about it.

The antidote is here.

It is for the new Commander of the Seven Seas.

There are eight bowls of wine on the table.

Two of them have our sacred five.

They are poisonous.

The last one standing is the new commander.

Your fate is now in Heaven's hands.

Six out of eight.

The one to start has the advantage.

Me first.

My toast to you.

What?

Your turn now.

All the way!

My toast to you.

Luck...

I told you this is my lucky year.

Your turn.

I have my share of luck.

Hold it! It's not fair.

You've started two rounds already.

It should be Master Po's turn to start.

Right...

Sure, if you can't wait to drop dead.

Why should I stop you?

Drop dead!

What's this called?

A losing streak.

You can’t wait to drop dead. Just do it.

Drink it...

Hold it.

What about getting yours?

Is this celebration a bit too early?

I am Black Flag Wong Yi.

It doesn't mean it should be this colour.

Why?

Whoever has the nerve to drink it will be the new commander.

Don't take it!

Father, once Wong Yi's lost,

he'll be disqualified from the contest.

I'll count on you to lead the fight against the Qing Navy.

Po-tsai, no...

It tastes good. Thank you.

Wong Yi, your turn now.

Are you crazy?

You are mad. Why should I go along?

I prefer to stay alive.

What's the big deal with being commander?

Get lost!

What now?

You have a dead hero in front of you.

The wine is poisonous. It's not herbal tea.

Tasty? Come on.

Enough of the farce.

The antidote.

I've given it to you already.

When?

The poisonous wine.

It is poisonous, but it's the antidote that works.

Why didn't you say so?

It hurts...

Master Yi...

It hurts...Take me to a physician...

Don't just stand there! Take me to a physician...

Serves you right.

Are you alright? You took the poisonous wine...

I'm fine...

No way! There's spider and centipede in it. Let me help you throw up...

I am fine. Try some laxatives...

Miss Wusona, you just said you'd ally with the new commander.

Po-tsai is now the new commander. Give him the antidote.

I really am fine. I feel refreshed instead.

I got it!

The poisonous wine is the antidote for the jinx.

Po-tsai, you turned on your good-looking charm and asked for such trouble!

I've never found myself good-looking.

I can't help it if others find me so.

What?

Miss Wusona, how naughty of you to give me a scare.

It's the antidote, right?

Nope.

What?

I said "no".

But don't you worry.

I won't let my beloved die so easily.

The jinx won't go into effect for some time

Such a tramp!

Here you are. This is your room.

Good...let me.

Thank you.

Scholar Suen, what now?

A bundle is missing?

I am checking if we are being tailed.

Still doubting Prince Man-ho's sincerity with the recruitment?

He's an honest man.

Still, we can’t be too careful.

We don't know if this message for Master Po is just a feint

when actually they're quietly following us to capture us all.

Oh right!

Then I'll leave you here to deal with it.

You check if there are anyone suspicious, and tell me about it.

What about you?

I'll go take a nap.

Hold it...I too have walked the whole day.

I am aching all over.

I need a nap, too.

Let me give you a massage.

No...

We sure are in each other's destiny.

Water Mui, here we meet again.

You are going to Guangdong, right?

You are in luck.

I am going to Guangdong on Prince Man-ho's instructions.

We can be travel mates. We can take care of each other.

Good idea.

It's not that convenient.

If you find it a good idea.

It's not that convenient.

What about this? Let's go for a treat tonight.

It's on me.

Wong Yat-hin, am I invisible to you?

Scholar Suen, what a surprise!

How lucky of me! I really didn't see you.

I was right here in front of you.

How could you not see me?

"Wong Yat-hin", that sounds familiar.

Where have I seen the name before?

It deserves using the battery to check it out.

Or I'll feel ill at ease.

Wong Yat-hin...

He's a Wong. Could he be one of my ancestors?

I came across our family pedigree at the police station today.

Oh yes, it surely is.

Here it is.

What? He's my great-grandfather?

Western wine is surely different.

What is this?

English whisky.

English whisky...

Scholar Suen, I didn't mean to slight or offend you,

please forgive me.

Forget it...you've apologised. Why would I dwell on it?

You are forgiving indeed.

What a pity.

You are such a talent. Yet you are not appreciated.

It's my fate.

I meant to seek imperial employment. But it's not in my fate.

But fate is smiling at you now.

If this recruitment works out,

you will fly in your career!

Really?

Of course.

I just told you, I was down and out when I first met Prince Man-ho.

Look at me now. I am in finery.

I am returning home in glory!

Prince Man-ho will be my benefactor?

We have good rapport.

I'll tell you how he proved to be my salvation.

My toast to you.

Cheers... Cheers...

The recruitment sure will work out.

Cheers... Cheers...

Road to success!

Road to success...

Realise my dreams...

Brother Suen...are you alright?

Scholar Suen is down,

Water Mui the next.

Personal gains aside, I did do Prince Man-ho a favour.

"You've captivated my heart and soul...

You're on my mind wherever I go.

How I wish you want me too,

as I'm ready to get wedded to you!"

The 10th month, 1810.

So they are tying the knot next month?

By this count, he should have met her already.

Water Mui, may I come in?

Sure...Come in...

Great-grandpa...

What did you call me?

If I tell him I am his great-granddaughter, he'll find me insane.

What "great-grandpa"?

I mean it's not that late. You sure could come in.

Please sit.

What is it about?

It may be a bit presumptuous when I said we could be travel mates.

But I do feel this affinity with you.

We do have this rapport.

I know why...

Do you know a woman named Chu Shuk-kwan?

Chu Shuk-kwan?

She's about 25 or so.

Very pretty with big eyes.

Chu Shuk-kwan!

I know no Chu Shuk-kwan.

How come?

You are courting her.

I don't know any "Chu Shuk-kwan", nor am I courting a girl with that name.

This name makes me feel ill at ease.

Great-grandpa...

You are right. It's getting quite late.

It's unbecoming for a man and a woman to be alone together.

You go to bed early.

See you tomorrow.

Hey...

How come? He really doesn't know her?

How can they get married next month?

Or my time travel has messed it up?

If they failed to get married, how could I have been born?

(Wong's Residence)

Morning, Ma'am.

Morning, Miss Wing-yu.

Steward Tsui, I've told you before.

Though I am effectively the mistress of the house,

you shouldn't address me as Ma'am before our formal wedding has taken place.

It's just a formality.

I see you as my sister-in-law already.

Indeed.

Alright, whatever, as you please.

Yes, Ma'am.

Steward Tsui, I'll have more please.

Yes, Miss Wing-yu.

You have a better appetite, and you look much better now, too.

Thanks to your care.

My palpitation has gotten much better.

I am your sister-in-law.

I should take good care of you.

Even the physician said you had made good progress.

He said your screaming when in fright is psychological.

I'll work hard on that.

Don't worry. I have worked out a way to help you.

My brother is fortunate to have got you as his wife.

It's his good fortune.

He has gone to Macau to get a Western cannon.

He'll have a bright future.

And a good marriage.

Steward Tsui said you saved my brother's life.

He didn't bring you back to Guangzhou, so I thought he had wronged you.

It's not his fault.

He had a mission and so he had to keep it confidential.

That's why the wedding was left to my care.

Wong Yat-hin, you may think you're smart, but I still beat you.

You gave me the word, so you have to honour it.

Ma'am... Come in.

Ma'am, a man said you asked him to come. He has the letter you wrote him.

Ask him to come in.

Palatine.

I want you to do something for me.

Easy...

I am not scared of you...

Great! You've overcome your palpitation.

Thanks to you.

You came up with this idea to help me!

So I did the right thing asking Palatine to come.

Thank you.

You asked me, the executioner, here

and I thought it was for killing.

I didn't know my scary looks could be helpful.

For the first couple of times, he did scare the wits out of me.

I know how scary I look.

After a couple of times, I've got used to it.

Now I don't find him scary at all.

I can smile at him.

Now even Palatine can’t freak you out. That means you are cured.

Thank you, Sis Shuk-kwan.

Thank you, Mr Palatine.

Mr Palatine, thank you so much.

Maybe you want to take a rest.

It's my honour that I could be of help to you two ladies.

Thank you.

You are smart. Thank you.

I am sure Brother will be overjoyed when he knows you have cured me of palpitation.

Not only that, it'll take him by surprise that there's a wedding awaiting him.

His letter says he'll definitely be back on the 26th.

He doesn't know you have this great surprise for him.

It's going to be a happy surprise.

Ma'am, the date is set.

The guest list you wanted is ready. Please take a look.

All the rich and famous in Guangdong are invited.

Westerners like Mr Robertson are also invited.

You have reserved a table for Sheung-sheung and the other girls.

How thoughtful of you.

You are too kind.

Ma'am, both you and Master have no living parents.

You need to ask some respected elders to preside the wedding.

Right. Or you will have no one to accept the bridal tea.

Steward Tsui, I got it that Prince Man-hong and Prince Man-leung are here in Guangzhou.

Is that true?

But Master had a feud with them.

Do you mean to...

Who would have known that even Lady Yim was no par for Prince Man-ho.

I got it that Sire has not visited her at night for some time.

What? Are you worried that you'll have no backer?

Take it easy. You have Brother Man-hong.

Highness, I'm counting on you.

Don't worry, I won't fail those that are being useful to me.

What irks me is that Man-ho now has Sire's ear.

From suppression to recruitment.

Even Scholar Suen and Water Mui were let go

Not about those mood spoilers!

Wine, how come there's no wine?

Right, and no girls either.

Some way to serve Prince Man-hong.

Come...

Highnesses, Honourable Fok, do me justice.

Justice?

Go to the magistracy.

This is a brothel. Don't give us this pathetic look.

I have nowhere to turn!

In Guangzhou, no one but you three can put Prince Man-ho's man in his place.

As you said, you are making Wong Yat-hin honour his matrimonial promise.

It's because Prince Man-ho got his back.

If you two will be our celebrants,

he won't have the nerve to walk out of the wedding.

Good! I can't stand injustice!

You've got yourself a celebrant!

Thank you, Your Honours.

What? You are not going to Master Po with me, but to Guangzhou with Wong Yat-hin?

Yes, but I have my reason for that.

Whatever. Master Po misses you so much.

And it's about the summon to surrender...

It's serious... Yes...

How come... I know...

I can't wait to go to Po-tsai as well.

That's good...

But, do you remember what you once said?

We can’t be too careful. Yes...

If I go with you, what if we are being tailed?

It'll mean we both will be captured.

Why don't we split up...

You mean we'll go separately.

On the surface, you are going to Guangzhou with Wong Yat-hin...

Yes...

But when the chance shows up, we will be...

reunited...

Yes! Smart...

Once my own affair is done,

I'll go find you and Po-tsai.

A deal!

OK!

Water Mui...

Scholar Suen, you're here too?

Yes...

The recruitment is a difficult mission.

It's hard on you.

It's not hard at all. It will mean a bright future for me...

Po-tsai, have patience. Once my great-grandparents are married,

I'll go look for you.

We'll be in Guangzhou in two days.

It's mutton hotpot every day in Beijing.

The South is so much better.

At least we have fruit to cleanse our palate.

Here you are.

Thank you.

It really is sweet and juicy. Have a bite.

No, thanks. You enjoy.

It really is sweet. Come on.

It really is sweet.

Aloof on the outside, but hot inside.

No wonder Prince Man-ho is smitten.

What is it?

You cut yourself?

Put it down...Let me dress it for you.

What are you doing?

Be still. Or I can’t do it for you.

Come on!

No...She's Prince Man-ho's woman.

It will mean beheading.

What? Did I hurt you?

Stop it...

That Water Mui has gone too far.

Hey, what did you say?

Hey, stop it! I too am made of flesh and blood.

What flesh and blood?

Anyway, do you remember the Chu Shuk-kwan I told you about?

I said I know no Chu Shuk-kwan.

It's alright. Let me introduce her to you.

Actually Great-grandma...

Miss Chu is nice, sweet and easygoing.

Really as good as you claim?

You'll know once you meet her.

I find you two a perfect match.

Maybe it'll be love at first sight.

Or stuffed at first sight!

So you too think she's your boon.

So, let me introduce her to you once we are in Guangzhou.

I said...forget it.

Whatever you say.

We need to hurry. Go get our fruit.

OK!

To see her? Then I'm doomed.

Sis Shuk-kwan, you look great in a bridal gown.

Wing-yu, have I been good to you?

If your brother is mean to me after we get married,

will you take my side?

How could that be? He can't wait to love you more.

Promise me. Whatever happens, you'll take my side.

Whatever happens, I'll take your side.

This hairpin is wafer thin, do you have a thicker one?

Yes...

What about this one?

It's big and pretty. It suits you.

Water Mui, this is my mansion.

Oh, some celebration?

What's Old Tsui doing?

All red?

It must be for housewarming

He has not gone lazy though I was in Beijing.

Today is an auspicious day.

See it as your welcome dinner.

Let's go in.

Water Mui, look.

All the rich and famous in Guangzhou are here for my housewarming.

Now this is face.

You are too kind...

Honourable Wong, congrats...

You are too kind...

Drink to your fill...

Life is too short for moderation.

Brother is home!

Make yourselves at home.

Congrats... Thank you...

Congratulations!

Robertson? How very kind of you!

It's your big day. How can I miss it?

Now this is a friend.

I never thought you legless bird would finally settle down.

A man with a career needs a home.

The Gods of Conjugal Bliss?

Isn't that for a wedding only?

Brother...not a moment too soon.

How come a bridal decoration for housewarming?

Congratulations, Honourable Wong...

Sheung-sheung?

Hold it...Isn't this a housewarming party?

What? It's your wedding.

Wedding?

Wedding? You are getting married today?

What about Great-grandma?

I don't have time to introduce Chu Shuk-kwan to you.

What introduction?

He is marrying Chu Shuk-kwan today.

I am marrying Chu Shuk-kwan?

You are marrying Chu Shuk-kwan?

How naughty of you.

You said you didn't know her.

Actually you are marrying her today.

She fell down the cliff. How come?

Highnesses, Honourable Fok, welcome!

Highnesses...

At ease.

You invited them?

Master, they agreed to be celebrants because of Ma'am.

Celebrants?

Wong Yat-hin, what nerve!

If Miss Chu had not come to us,

you would have become a runaway groom.

If Man-ho had straightened you out, we wouldn't have had to do it for him.

Highnesses, I...

What?

You have two princes as your celebrants.

You have to turn a new leaf.

I never meant to marry her.

What nerve! I am the celebrant.

Who are you to say "no"?

If you dare do that, you are not giving me face.

Even Man-ho can’t bail you out.

Chu Shuk-kwan, so you are still alive.

Hell is not ready for me yet.

I was in a red bridal sedan-chair,

I won't give up until I am married into your family.

So you set me up to force me into it!

I am not forcing you.

I just want you to honour your word.

You said you would marry me as your wife.

The guests are all rich and famous.

If you dare to walk out of the wedding,

I'll kill myself by knocking my head onto a wall.

Are you blackmailing me with death?

Alright. I've witnessed your death once.

My heart is already toughened.

Before I die, I'll call you out on your hypocrisy,

how you fooled me into saving you,

how you went back on your word, and even tried to kill me.

You really mean to drag me down with you?

You made me.

Prince Man-hong and Prince Ma-ho are foes.

If you force your wife to her death,

he'll use this chance to make you pay dear.

You will make your name as the biggest wife deserter in history.

That's you, Wong Yat-hin!

You witch! How wicked of you!

You set me up!

Only you could think of such an evil trick.

What have I done to deserve this?

If I only wanted to harm you,

I wouldn't have searched hard for the best physicians

to cure your sister of her palpitation.

You helped cure her of her palpitation?

If you don't believe me, ask her.

So you played nice and helped cure her.

I can see through your motive.

You knew she's the one I love the most.

If I walk out of the wedding,

she'll take your side and hate me for life.

I did all I could to make you marry me,

and you called me wicked.

I did all I could to seek cure for your sister,

and you said I played nice.

Whatever I do it must be for the wrong reason.

Why do you hate me so much?

What have I done to deserve it?

I don't hate you, I don't find you disgusting.

I just don't want to marry you.

Do you remember what happened in Macau?

Because of that?

You can’t get over it?

You made me do it to save your own life.

Now you resent it? Now you find me a tainted woman?

I want you to become a widow in effect!

Why wouldn't you let me see you for the last time?