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[Beyond the Realm of Conscience]

Episode Twenty-Eight

I have the duty to explain clearly Lady Lai's intention.

How dare you! You talk back to me?

- Stop it. - Stop it.

As you said, Mistress Lau is a maid. Let the palace deal with this.

You don't need to get so mad, General Ma.

Damn it! I'm His Majesty's lady. Ma Yuen Chi humiliated and bullied me.

But His Majesty didn't say anything at all.

Please don't get mad, my lady. Why wouldn't His Majesty love you?

Ma Yuen Chi is such a bully. He's unruly.

Even His Majesty must make concession for him.

Shut up. You don't need to pacify me. I saw what happened, I'm not blind.

I got scolded. His Majesty didn't say anything.

But when Lau Sam Ho was scolded, both of them stood up to protect her.

I'm worse than a maid even though I'm a lady.

His Majesty is my husband.

He's the emperor too. He didn't say anything to help me.

But he helped that bitch.

Lau Sam Ho, why does everyone take your side?

Why does everyone help you?

Must you disappear before I can live a happy life?

- Fei Yin. - Yes, my lady.

Help me get changed right away. I want to go to Fairy Chamber.

Thank you Sis for lending me the Guanyin picture for copying.

Why do you suddenly feel interested in drawing Guanyin?

Recently, I've read a lot of Buddhist scriptures, but still I can't concentrate.

So I want to draw a Guanyin picture and hang it on the wall.

- I hope I can get focused then. - I see.

Thanks to you for the guidance.

I believe I'll learn much having borrowed the picture.

You work so hard. You can make it.

His Majesty has arranged a wrestling performance for you.

It will start at one this afternoon.

So early for the wrestling performance? How about singing and dancing?

After the wrestling performance, you may get some rest

take a bath, and get changed.

Tonight His Majesty will arrange singing and dancing performance for you.

You mean the girls of Tang singing and dancing?

It's the Colorful Feather Jacket tune with fairies as the theme.

Fairies descending on earth? That's great.

- Prince Duoji. - Lady Lai, Lady Yin.

Prince Duoji, are you going to Suen Ching Hall to watch the wrestling?

Yes.

Fei Yin, how come you're so careless?

I'm sorry, my lady. I'll pick it up right away.

This Guanyin picture is so beautiful. She looks so merciful.

I feel peace inside looking at it.

You do have taste, Prince.

This picture is drawn according to a real person.

Really? Is there really a girl who looks like Guanyin? Who's she?

She's Lau Sam Ho

the Mistress of the Jewels Department in the Imperial Household Bureau.

She's kind and considerate Do you agree, Sis?

She speaks good words, does good deeds and shows goodwill.

She's really kind as Guanyin.

Therefore, when I drew this picture, I naturally painted her face there.

Mistress Lau has got a pair of skillful hands.

She makes hairpins and rings for us.

Her fingers are long and slender. Her complexion is so fair.

- She's a beautiful woman. - I see.

But her real person is much more beautiful than the picture.

Prince, here's the plantation.

According to Master Hung, Mistress Lau usually comes here at this hour.

- That's good. You two wait for me here. - Yes.

Oh, Prince of Tibet, I'm sorry for disturbing you. Please forgive me.

You haven't disturbed me at all.

I won't interrupt you further. Please excuse me.

Tang and Tibet are brother states. This First Class Statue is a crane.

It's a First Class bird in Tang. It stands for long life.

Will Prince Duoji take this gift back to Tibet and give it to the emperor?

On behalf of the emperor, I would like to thank Your Majesty.

I'm grateful for your hospitality.

When I'm home, I'll publicize Your Majesty's grace.

I will also advise the emperor to make Tibet a brother state of Tang permanently.

Great! I've prepared a farewell dinner for you, Prince Duoji.

I hope you will enjoy it.

Before I go, I have a request.

If Your Majesty grant me this wish, I'll have no regret for this trip to Tang.

Please go ahead.

My countrymen have married girls from Tang twice before. I hope I can do so too.

Great. During the period of Emperor Tai Chung

Princess Man Shing married Songtsan Gampo.

During the period of Emperor Chung Chung

Princess Kam Shing also married Kride Zukzain. This happened twice before.

If this happens again, it will be a great event.

There are many fine ladies from noble families.

I believe I can find a beautiful and virtuous girl for you.

Thank you for the offer, Your Majesty.

As for the girl I want, I've got someone in mind already.

Who's the girl you like?

She's Lau Sam Ho, head of the Jewels Department in the Imperial Household Bureau.

There are so many nice girls in Tang. There's no hurry.

You can find someone else in due course.

That won't be necessary. I just want Lau Sam Ho.

I don't need to choose anyone else.

Your Majesty look reluctant.

Do you think I don't deserve even a maid?

Of course not. How will His Majesty think so?

I just find this unfair to you.

Mistress Lau is just a maid. She isn't your match.

No, it's my blessing if I can marry Mistress Lau.

You don't need to worry about it, Your Majesty.

Don't worry, Prince.

His Majesty will make the best arrangement.

I really don't get it. Prince Duoji wants a maid.

Why can't you make a decision?

The empress likes Mistress Lau the most. We must think about this again.

What's there to think about? It isn't a princess who's getting married.

She's just a maid. Just say yes. There's no need to feel troubled.

If Your Majesty makes Prince Duoji unhappy for the sake of protecting Lau Sam Ho

you will harm the relationship between the two countries.

The consequence can be dire.

This may destroy the rapport we've built up with them.

If there's a war, I'm afraid you can't account for it to the ancestors.

Your Majesty looks difficult.

Is there really a romance between Guard Ko and Lau Sam Ho?

Before, I thought it a rumor only.

If this is true, it's in breach of the rules.

- It's a capital offense. - Please mind what you say, General Ma.

The rumor before caused harm to our reputations already.

If you don't have any evidence, please don't reopen the issue again.

General Ma, you are over suspicious. I'll talk to the empress about this.

Let's discuss this later.

I don't believe the empress will destroy Tang for the sake of a maid.

Why don't I go see her myself? I'll explain to her the stake involved.

I believe Her Highness will understand it.

His Majesty has already said that he would talk to the empress.

Why do you still press on, General Ma? You don't believe His Majesty?

You want to handle national affairs in his place?

You want to take over the administration too?

Guard Ko, you are accusing me of bypassing His Majesty and starting a rebellion.

You are smearing me.

Enough, knock it off.

I'll seek the empress's advice as soon as possible.

I guarantee you'll be happy with the outcome, General Ma.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Sam Ho, I'm so sorry.

If I hadn't borrowed the picture from Sis the other day.

Prince Duoji wouldn't have found out about you.

Actually, I was at fault too.

I didn't know Prince Duoji would fall for you once he saw the picture.

I even complimented you before him.

I bet Prince Duoji has a crush on you after he had learned about how good you are.

Sam Ho, I got you into this.

If you really have to marry to Tibet, I'll feel uneasy for the rest of my life.

Sis, don't be sad.

It's hazardous to your health, now you're carrying a baby.

You must stay calm and peaceful. You mustn't worry too much.

My lady, don't blame yourself for this. This is the work of fate.

No one is responsible for this.

But you have to leave Tang and part with your friends and colleagues.

You are going to Tibet alone. I feel...

Don't be like this. Maybe His Majesty can figure out a solution.

This is related to the friendship between the two countries.

His Majesty is the emperor. He should take that into consideration.

Well, I wonder how it will be like living in Tibet.

No, this happened because of me.

If I hadn't painted your face in the picture this wouldn't have happened at all.

Sam Ho, let's go to see His Majesty right away.

Let's ask him not to let you go.

He must make you stay. Let's go.

Duojibenma insists on marrying Sam Ho.

If I don't even give him a maid

it will really affect the friendship between Tang and Tibet.

This will jeopardize Tang.

But I can't ask you to part with Sam Ho.

I'm so sorry to put Your Majesty in such a difficult situation.

You are a brother to me.

Right now we must figure out a way to solve the problem.

Your Majesty, Lady Yin, Lady Lai and Mistress Lau want to see you.

- Send them in. - Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, you must help Mistress Lau.

Lady Yin.

Your Majesty, please don't let Mistress Lau marry to Tibet.

She's devoted to making hairpins.

She wants to use her deceased mom's skills to serve in the palace.

If she marries to Tibet, she will part with her friends.

This is against her wish. Please think about it again, Your Majesty.

That's right, Your Majesty. You must help Sam Ho.

I'm troubled by this too.

It's really against my will to send Mistress Lau to Tibet.

However, our country is making friends with them.

How can I allow Prince Duoji to make this as an excuse

to start a fight between the two countries?

If so, I have an idea.

Mistress Lau doesn't need to marry to Tibet.

The friendship between the two countries won't be harmed either.

What's your idea? Tell me quickly.

Make Mistress Lau Your Majesty's lady.

Then the Prince of Tibet can't take her away.

This is the best solution.

Will Your Majesty please appoint Sam Ho your lady right away.

Your Majesty, Her Highness has come.

Mom... Mom, you're unwell. You should get more rest.

If you want to talk to me, you can ask Master Pak to inform me.

It's about Prince Duoji asking to marry Mistress Lau.

Lady Yin has already told me her idea. It appears that this is the only option.

You worry about this even though you are sick.

This involves both countries. It's really important.

You should make up your mind whether to agree to this.

But you still have hesitation.

Actually Mistress Lau is smart and virtuous.

She's a right candidate for a lady. What else do you need to consider?

Mistress Lau is really a nice girl, but I can't make her my lady.

Why? What are your difficulties?

Mistress Lau and Guard Ko are lovers.

I've promised them when I take over the administration again.

I will allow them to leave the palace and get married.

That's why you can't allow Mistress Lau to marry to Tibet?

You can't make her your lady either? You're stuck, right?

A man must keep his promises. I'm the emperor. I can't break my promise.

You want to turn down the Tibetan prince's request

for marriage to keep your promise to Guard Ko?

This may cause a war between the two countries. Tang will be jeopardized.

You want to sacrifice the people for the sake of one person?

Your Majesty should know the priority.

Mom, please let me consider this further.

According to Mencius, people are the most important.

Next is the government. The emperor comes last.

People form the basis of the country.

Your Majesty, you should put the people on top priority.

I believe both Mistress Lau and Guard Ko are sensible persons.

They will understand your choice.

I wonder how the sky in Tibet looks like.

Do you think it's as beautiful as in Tang?

- Are you really willing to go to Tibet? - Will my wish count?

Back then Princess Man Shing and Princess Kam Shing left the country

and married to a foreign country.

Did anyone ever care about their wishes? Even princesses had to do that.

I'm just a maid. What can I do?

We were engaged.

I'm afraid I have to break it. I'm so sorry.

What's happening is beyond your control.

If I have a choice, I'd rather His Majesty make you his lady.

It's better than you leaving the country going to a faraway place.

Hin Yeung.

I mean it.

I know His Majesty treats you as his good friend.

It's better for you to marry him than going to a foreign country.

Only one person can become my husband.

We have no control over what's going to happen.

Let His Majesty make the decision.

Your Majesty, have you come to a decision about Sam Ho?

Hin Yeung, do you still remember this place?

I remember back then the late Emperor Mo Chung punched me here.

You took the punch for me regardless of the consequence.

Yes.

I also remember when I appointed you as my bodyguard.

I wanted you to face the difficulties with me.

You took up the appointment without any hesitation at all.

That's right.

Likewise, I want you to do something for me today.

I'll do everything to complete the mission even at the risk of my life.

Don't you want to find out what it is before you give me your promise?

Is that necessary?

You won't say otherwise even if it's difficult?

I won't regret it.

Good. Listen carefully. I want you to leave with Sam Ho.

Your Majesty, you want me to leave with Sam Ho?

Yes.

But if we leave, what about you? Ma Yuen Chi won't let it go so easily.

You have to account for this to Prince Duoji too.

I ask you two to leave. Of course I know how to handle this.

But...

Back then if you and Sam Ho hadn't saved me

I would have died already.

How could I return to the palace in one piece

not to mention becoming the emperor?

I promised to allow you two to leave the palace, I must keep the promise.

I must make sure that you two are safe. Let me handle the problem myself.

But in future, you will be alone without anyone to help you.

It will be difficult for you to deal with Ma Yuen Chi.

I've been through hardship before. How will Ma Yuen Chi pose any threat to me?

You must have confidence in me.

Your Majesty.

This is my decision. This is my order. You must obey it.

I'll follow Your Majesty's arrangement. I'll leave the palace with Sam Ho.

I want you to take good care of Sam Ho.

I want you two to be together and grow old together.

I promise I won't fail Your Majesty.

Good. I know you are my good brother.

I invited your ladyships here to give you the gifts I made for you personally.

I've made this Blooming Flower hairpin for you, Lady Yin.

Blooming Flower. The name is so nice.

I'm so lucky to become a friend of your ladyship.

Now your ladyship is carrying His Majesty's baby, it's like a flower blooming.

I wish the little prince to be born will become a great man.

I wish the prosperity of Tang will carry on under his rule.

Thank you, Sam Ho.

This is a gift for you, my lady.

The earrings are so beautiful.

This pair of earrings is called Gold Shadow in Time.

It stands for our friendship.

Although time passes by, we are still close to each other.

We won't fail or forget each other.

You are really so thoughtful, Sam Ho. You've put so much thoughts in the gifts.

You're welcome, my ladies.

I don't know if I have the chance to make anything for your ladyship again.

Sam Ho will be made a lady soon.

Your clothes and hairpins will be prepared by the four departments.

You don't need to work as a maid anymore.

Sis, you are really clever to figure out this solution.

Sam Ho will be saved.

We'll get a good sister too. No wonder His Majesty loves you so much, Sis.

I do feel so happy to call Sam Ho my sis. Sam Ho, you must see my baby born.

Help me take care of him when he grows up.

You must also teach him the philosophy of life. Teach him to be a kind person.

- I'm afraid I don't get the chance. - Why?

I won't become His Majesty's lady.

You mean His Majesty has decided to send you to Tibet?

In other words, you'll be leaving very soon, Sam Ho?

His Majesty has considered thoroughly. I'm willing to abide by his decision.

I cooked the dishes personally. There won't be such a chance anymore.

Let's enjoy the meal happily.

It's fate that allows the three of us to dine together. We should cherish it.

Good. Let's eat happily.

You two have taught me so well all these years.

I want to drink with both of you to thank you for the teaching.

It's been twenty odd years. Time really flies.

Sam Ho started as a student maid. Now she's become a department head.

You will soon marry to Tibet. I don't know when we will meet again.

Even though I will be leaving, I'll still remember both of you.

Chief Chung, you taught me to keep improving.

Mistress Yuen, you taught me to pursue perfection.

I will never forget what you two have given me.

In particular, I'll always remember how you two played a tune for me

while I was getting the acupuncture treatment for my hand.

If this will happen again, I can really leave without any worry.

Kat Cheung's death broke my heart. I got so confused and upset.

I made trouble for you time and again.

Maybe you really aren't responsible for Kat Cheung's death.

You finally believe that I didn't kill Master Bo?

I got you wrong. I'm sorry.

It's good you understand it.

You two have come to terms at last.

From now on, you can work together sincerely

to run the Imperial Household Bureau well.

If so, I'll leave with peace of mind.

Actually I wanted to say so long ago, but I found it hard to say it.

We reconciled twice all due to your help, Sam Ho.

I won't be here in future.

If you two quarrel again, you have to sort it out between yourselves.

This is supposed to be a thank you dinner.

I can't believe it's become a dinner for reconciliation. Come on. Let's eat.

- Sam Ho. - Mistress Yuen?

Mistress Yuen, you came so late?

I can't fall asleep when I think of your leaving for Tibet without a return date.

- Mistress Yuen. - What is it?

Mistress Yuen.

Sam Ho, why have you packed your stuff? The clothes? You want to sneak out?

Don't do that. It's a capital offense if you're caught.

Don't worry, Mistress Yuen. His Majesty arranged this.

Guard Ko and I are in love. His Majesty has knowledge of it too.

He's given us the permission to get married.

However, His Majesty can't turn down Prince Duoji's request for marriage

so he's made arrangements for us to leave the palace.

I don't want to get you into trouble, so I didn't tell you.

You won't be mad at me, will you?

You've got no choice but to do this. Why will I be mad at you?

Guard Ko is a reliable man. Now he will take care of you.

His Majesty has planned this for you. You should leave.

I have to change my name and stay in different places.

But I can be with Hin Yeung. I feel so content.

When will you leave?

His Majesty made arrangements for us to leave at three in the morning.

- So soon? - Yes.

Before I go, I want to pay respect to my mom.

I promise I'll pay respect to your mom for you on her birthday and death anniversary.

You don't need to worry.

It's my greatest regret not being able to serve my mom diligently.

Now I've got your promise to help me, I can leave with peace of mind.

Thank you, Mistress Yuen.

We should feel happy that you can leave. We shouldn't cry.

I'll give you some jewels before you leave.

No, thanks.

I take you as my daughter. Now you are leaving with Guard Ko.

It's like my daughter getting married. I'll give you the jewels as your dowry.

I'll meet you at the dried well at one.

Your Majesty, Guard Ko and Mistress Lau have exited Fujian Gate safely.

It's good they have left.

I hope they will live a happy life and get a lot of children.

I hope they will enjoy every day of their life.

Your Majesty has set free Mistress Lau.

General Ma and the Prince of Tibet will pursue this to the end.

Have you got a plan to deal with it?

My plan is to stall for the time being so they can go as faraway as possible.

You've been looking at me and smiling since we left the palace.

Something's wrong with my clothes?

You look so relaxed wearing this.

It's more appropriate than the attire for a maid.

You too. You aren't wearing uniform.

I've never seen you smiling so heartily and walking so easily.

I do feel happy leaving the palace, but it's so unfair to you.

You have to change your name. You can't even return to your hometown.

It's my greatest blessing to walk with you no matter what's going to happen.

Good. Let's find a quiet place and buy a cabin there.

We'll live a free and peaceful life.

Right. Let's enjoy a leisured life.

Nothing is better than sitting under a tree and looking at the flowers on it.

Look.

It's the seeds of wild Chinese viburnum!

I've promised you that we shall plant wild Chinese viburnum trees

in front of our house.

The place where your hometown flowers are grown will be our home.

Thank you, Hin Yeung.

From today onward, we'll be together through both happiness and bitterness.

We shall never part.

This is crimson. It's plain. It's beautiful.

Sir, why don't you buy this for her?

She's my wife.

Your Majesty, General Ma wants to see you.

Tell him I feel unwell. I won't see anyone today.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

I know you feel unwell, but this is urgent.

I need your orders right away.

What's so urgent?

The Imperial Household Bureau said Mistress Lau

didn't show up for morning meeting.

She's nowhere to be found. It seems that she has disappeared.

Really? You send someone to search in the palace then.

See if she's caught in an accident.

If she's hiding in the palace, she'll be found sooner or later.

I just worry she's already left the palace.

The security in the palace is tight.

I don't think it's possible for Mistress Lau to leave the palace without permission.

But if she gets an exit pass, she can do so easily then.

What do you mean, General Ma? Only you and I can issue an exit pass.

Do you mean I gave Mistress Lau the permission to leave?

I dare not, but Your Majesty has made up so many excuses

regarding Mistress Lau's marrying to Tibet.

Now she suddenly disappears at this critical moment.

I can't help but feel suspicious.

Mistress Lau is the key to the friendship between Tang and Tibet.

How will I fail to set my priorities?

General Ma, you are the head of the Internal Services Bureau.

You are in command of the Special Tactics Force.

You are in charge of the security in the palace too.

Shouldn't I hold you responsible

as to whether Mistress Lau has stolen an exit pass and left the palace?

The Special Tactics Force is responsible for the palace security.

Now a maid has disappeared right before you.

You've failed to discharge your duties.

How can you take care of my safety in the future?

Of course it's the duty of the Special Tactics Force

to take care of Your Majesty's safety.

But your personal safety is also the duty of the imperial guard Grade Four.

Well, where's Guard Ko? Has he disappeared with Mistress Lau?

This morning I sent Guard Ko to Jiangsu

to inspect the progress of the renovation for the monasteries there.

How come I have no knowledge of that at all?

Guard Ko just went there to inspect the monasteries. I'm the emperor.

Shall I report everything to you, General Ma?

You care about Guard Ko so much.

Why don't you find Mistress Lau as soon as possible?

As you said, we need to account for this to Prince Duoji.

If we can't find Mistress Lau, we'll lose face.

What if the emperor of Tibet gets us wrong?

This may start a war.

You can't take up such a responsibility, General Ma.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Damn it. Lau Sam Ho has disappeared. It's arranged by His Majesty.

But he holds me responsible for that.

Mentor, why do you think His Majesty is involved

in the disappearance of Mistress Lau?

His Majesty objects to the marriage.

He's made up so many excuses to stall for time.

How will I fail to notice his intention?

Now he wants to hold me liable for what he's done.

Mentor, what are you going to do?

I believe Lau Sam Ho and Ko Hin Yeung have already left the palace.

I will catch them no matter what.

Then I'll torture them to make them tell the truth.

I want to prove that His Majesty has set them free.

This lousy emperor doesn't care about the country at all.

I want the people to turn against him.

Mentor, you want to weaken His Majesty's authority with this incident?

After Lady Yin gives birth to a prince

I will be more justified in supporting a new emperor.

The conduct of His Majesty is bad. Of course he can't stay in the throne.

General Ma, General Man, I've asked everyone in the palace.

A eunuch saw Mistress Lau at the dried well about one at the night before last.

There's someone with her.

It's Ko Hin Yeung?

It's Mistress Yuen of the Imperial Household Bureau.

Good. Kim Fung, you take someone to the Imperial Household Bureau

to arrest Mistress Yuen.

I don't care if you beat her up or kill her.

Just make her tell you where Lau Sam Ho is.

Yes, sir.

You really don't know where Mistress Lau is?

The Internal Services Bureau has searched everywhere, but in vain.

We've asked the maids and student maids in all four departments.

All of them say they haven't seen Mistress Lau since the night before last.

Mistress Lau is a responsible person. Now she's suddenly disappeared.

What if there's an accident?

Mistress Yuen, you and Mistress Lau are like mother and daughter.

Why haven't you said anything?

Did you two meet again after our meeting in Purple Bamboo Wood?

Bureau Chief, we didn't.

That's a lie.

At one the night before last, a eunuch saw you

and Mistress Lau meeting at the dried well.

Is that true?

No, it isn't true. That night I went to bed at nine. I slept till daybreak.

Do you get a witness?

General Man, how will there be a witness in my bedroom?

General Ma is very concerned about the disappearance of Mistress Lau.

He will exhaust all means to find out her whereabouts.

If you have any idea

please tell me honestly so as to avoid adverse consequences.

I wouldn't tell you even if I knew it, not to mention I don't.

I ask you to go to the Internal Services Bureau with me

to assist in the investigation of Mistress Lau's disappearance.

General Man, you want to interrogate Mistress Yuen

basing on the testimony of a eunuch.

However, recently it's cloudy at night. There wasn't sufficient light at night.

He could make a mistake. He could even make up a story to accuse Mistress Yuen.

If you arrest Mistress Yuen basing on the one-sided story of a eunuch

it's unfair to her.

Mistress Yuen and Mistress Lau are like mother and daughter.

Now Mistress Lau has disappeared.

If Mistress Yuen knew where she is, she would have told us already.

How would she keep it from us?

Whether she has knowledge of this will be decided by General Ma.

We must carry out his orders. Mistress Yuen, please.

No. Don't ever think you can take anyone from the Imperial Household Bureau

without any concrete evidence.

I'm just carrying out the order.

If you insist on obstructing me Chief Chung, I will use force then.

I'm the only one who's involved in this.

The Imperial Household Bureau has nothing to do with this.

Bureau Chief, you know I always think before I leap.

I know what I should do or shouldn't, I know my priorities.

You don't need to worry about me.

I'll go to the Internal Services Bureau with General Man. Let's go.

General Man, this is serious. Please conduct a thorough investigation.

Don't accuse the innocent wrongfully.

I'll certainly do my best.

Tell me honestly. Has Sam Ho left the palace?

Whether she has left the palace doesn't matter.

What matters is for them to be fine

Them? That means Sam Ho isn't alone? Did she leave with Guard Ko?

Please don't ask so many questions. It won't do you any good to know the truth.

Anyway, Sam Ho is fine. You don't need to worry.

I don't just worry about Sam Ho. I worry about you too.

This is so serious. Why didn't you tell me?

If I did, both of us would be in trouble now.

Tsui Wan, Sam Ho left the palace without permission.

The friendship between the two countries is involved. This is serious. You will die.

Treachery and trickery are common in the palace.

It's never surprising that mishaps happen.

If I die because of Sam Ho, it's more meaningful than getting killed

because of offending the masters or doing something wrong.

I won't let this happen to you. I'll go plead with the empress.

You're her friend. She will help you for sure.

As you said, this concerns the nation. It's serious.

You shouldn't put the empress in a difficult position.

Suet Ha, you'd been through so much before you became the Bureau Chief.

You should cherish it.

Don't do anything reckless and get yourself in trouble for helping me.

You want me to sit back? You want me to look the other way?

Yes. There's no return for me, but your situation is different.

If I get killed, you have to take care of Siu Shun for me.

I won't, back then you dumped Siu Shun.

Now you must stay alive to take good care of him. I won't help you.

- You must stay alive. - Suet Ha.

Remember Siu Shun is waiting for you. You must stay alive.

Get out of the imperial cell. Return to the Imperial Household Bureau.

This is my order. You must obey it.

General Man.

If my conjecture is right, you asked to see me because of Mistress Yuen, right?

Tsui Wan is imprisoned.

How are you going to rescue her, General Man?

So long as Mistress Yuen really doesn't know anything about Mistress Lau, then.

No matter she has knowledge or not, you must get her out of jail.

You mean Mistress Yuen is really involved in this?

Both of us know Tsui Wan's character. She's opted to do so.

She won't double-cross Sam Ho. I want you to give me your promise.

You must get her out in one piece. It's because you owe her.

Yes, I know back then, she sacrificed a lot for me.

If she hadn't given me the breakup letter to make me forget our love

and work hard for the country, I guess I wouldn't have become a general.

I owe her for my accomplishment.

So I will never forget what she's done for me.

The sacrifice she made for you is more than a breakup letter.

What do you mean?

When she wrote the letter to break up with you, she was already pregnant.

She was carrying my child?

- What happened? - Chief Chung, you must save Mistress Yuen.

What's the matter?

Just now I went to the imperial cell to visit Mistress Yuen.

But General Ma suddenly sent someone there to take her away.

He wanted to torture her.

General Man.

Stop it...

General Ma.

Please stop torturing Mistress Yuen.

She has no knowledge at all about the disappearance of Mistress Lau.

She doesn't know her whereabouts.

She's good at making up stories. I don't believe her. I must torture her.

Otherwise she won't talk. Hit her.

- Yes, sir. - Stop it.

How dare you, Man Kim Fung! Do you have any respect for me?

Mentor, I beg you to release Mistress Yuen.

On what basis?

On the basis of your promise back then.

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