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Temple of the Leung Clan

LEUNG SHAN-PAK

CHUK YING

A.D.3 Eastern Jin Dynasty

Miss!

- Have you seen Miss? - I haven't.

Madam is looking for Miss because Master is coming back soon.

- The abalones are ready. - don't forget the fried bean sprouts.

Remember to withdraw 50.000 gold taels from the Western City.

The Master will be here soon. Dress appropriately.

- Add more cinnamon to the soup. - Yes, Madam.

Master is back.

Master.

I have great news!

Give everyone their New Year's gifts.

It's such a great honor for our family!

There's going to be a wedding.

Cheung-kwai, did you hear all that , go now.

Yes, Madam.

I am old. Make-up won't help.

If women didn't wear make up themselves,

Men's faces wouldn't look so pale.

Now, everyone wears it. What is this?

It's a rejuvenating cream from the north.

If you use it daily , your skin will be so smooth.

It will also get rid of wrinkles.

Sounds good. Put more on my face.

Why is Ma's family proposing the wedding?

Do they like our daughter Ying ?

Look at this, this is the latest clan's chart.

Look at it!

Here's Au-yeung's family, they've always been against us.

Where did you get that powder that makes your cheeks bright.

Chan's family believes that Au-yeung will have great luck.

They claim to be relatives of Au-yeung!

Au-yeung's rank is almost the same as me,

but now, his family has increased.

Our clan has less senior officials.

They have the powder, but but try the cream too.

Don't squint once the cream contracts.

It'll make more wrinkles. Relax..

Could we challenge them if we become relatives?

It's already a great honor that they accepted us.

Not only do they have ties with the goverment,

They're also connected to Royalty.

We could be listed in the clan list of the imperial family.

Fortunately, I have expertise in military strategy.

Au-yeung would never imagine my strategy of the marriage.

Don't laugh, It will only make more wrinkles!

Relax.

Madam would like to see you.

It's time to pass the paper. I finished just in time.

Miss, Master want's you to take an art exam.

An art exam? I know nothing about art.

- Is it a mistake? - No.

Forget it.

Don't forget to fasten the rope.

They always said that I don't walk like a girl.

You're lucky, Master has the cream on. He can't lose his temper

Not bad.

Here she is.

- Bring me a lyre. - Yes, Madam, I'll fetch one.

Chun-Fa, Miss needs a lyre.

Oh lord.

Master, control yourself, it's alright.

Music is played with our heart.

Ying-toi is too young to understand.

She doesn't need to know everything.

Thank the heavens she's not illiterate.

Look at this! her penmanship is completely suitable.

Why not give her a test about poems?

She might compose something brilliant. It would be a great achievement.

What are you waiting for?

- It's written too small. - What?

Write bigger next time, so I can read it.

Relax your face.

If you cannot compose a poem, recite one to us.

The poem of the Moon light. Moon� rises� And then?

The charm� of the� what then?

The charm� of the� And then?

The charm� of the� And then?

Good, show us the best you can do.

Show your father your penmanship.

What?

Stop laughing!

You can have a look now.

Go on writing.

Don't erase it for me!

- The cream is cracking. - it's contracting too.

- Go and wash your face now. - How can my daughter face others?

I know I'm bad, but I'll study harder.

Your Mother has no choice. Tie the rope again.

Pull the rope straight when you're walking.

Chin up, walk straight.

Turn.

You are as gracious as a wine jug. Watch out!

Mom you haven't told me to turn.

Do I have to instruct you even for that?

You don't even know how to turn!

Come back, I have something to say to you.

I want to send you to college, you have to study very hard.

If you can achieve this in 3 years,

we will be very proud of you.

Can a girl go to college?

When I was young , I disguised as a man to go there.

There are very few students at Sung-yee college.

The headmaster is�

- Madam! - Mom!

The headmaster is my teacher's wife.

I'll write her a letter, to ask her to take care of you.

Our future is in your hands.

But you'll have to keep three promises for me.

- Miss! - Were the horses fed?

- Yes, uncle Cheung-kwai. - Write to us when you arrive.

We'll return soon. don't worry.

Let her go, she'll be fine.

Be careful, Miss.

- Come back as soon possible. - I need to leave too! Wait for me!

Come back soon.

Sung-yee college

According to Confucius�

A government must be virtuous

Opened-minded and kind.

Stability comes from your own intelligence.

And stability generates a peaceful mind.

Your turn.

Leung Shan-pak, your music lacks emotion.

Five basic tones are based on your heart and soul.

They will be spoiled if you can't manage it.

Sir, please tell me what I'm doing wrong.

Emotion.

Leung Shan-pak,

I told you before it lacks emotion!

According to the ancient poems,

All men seek pretty girls.

This poem is part of the collection �the Cuckoo�.

What are you laughing at?

Don't you understand anything?

I guess your'e to ignorant to understand.

You're still laughing?

You know nothing about art!

Run faster!

You should be ashamed!

Damn it!

You have no heart!

Your movement was correct.

Catch.

This is called a �ball�.

It's made of leather,

fabric and paper.

I'm designing a game called �football". You kick the ball with your feet.

Divide the students into 2 teams.

The team which puts the ball

in the other persons box, scores one point.

The winning team has to score 3 points first.

You use your feet to kick. Can I use my head?

Can't use your hands right?

It will be messy for so many of us playing together.

Everybody is kicking!

Are you the new student?

I am Chuk Ying.

I've just arrived , Madam Yuen.

I am called Cheung-kwai. Mrs. Chuk wrote this letter here.

She instructed me to give it to you.

I'll go get it now.

I'm in�

I am called Ingenue. the maid of my young Master.

You can have a male servant, but not a maid.

- Do you know? - Well, in�

Why do you always say your own name? Take it

Yes, in� Yes, Master.

What a shame.

I lost it.

Madam, the letter�

I must've lost it while coming here.

We are members of The Chuk family.

My Madam was a student here.

- Sin Yuk-ting? - Yes, she's my mother.

It's been more than 10 years!

She married into the Chuk family at last.

Who are you?

Stop playing around.

Mong-chun, I think Shan-pak is too poor to buy new clothes.

Maybe I should give him some extra gold. How much do you want?

- Why'd you hit him? - He offended you , so I punched him.

It's true, Shan-pak is poor. what's wrong with helping him out?

Stop fighting, I'm leaving.

Let's keep playing. It's my turn.

Don't tighten it too much, it hurts!

You are getting too big up there. Be patient.

It hurts so much!

It unfastened. It's broken?

Are you hungry?

- Madam Yuen. - You can go to eat next door.

Yes, Madam. We are going to eat.

Ying, come try this uniform on.

Those two always up to no good, I am sorry.

Here, we have to wear uniforms.

Great effort has been spent in expanding. we now have more than 300 students.

Try it on.

I'm sure it will fit you well. see if it fits.

Don't you know how to put it on? Here I'll help you.

Madam Yuen, please behave yourself.

I could be your grandmother. come on take it off.

Is that a woman's undergarment?

Are you still trying to pretend? I know that your'e a girl.

You want to imitate your mother by disguising you as a boy?

I promised my mother not to tell anyone I'm a girl.

What else?

Not to have physical contact with the other students�

- And not to drink. - I won't let you do any of that.

You will be able to sleep in the library.

This place is prohibited from the other students.

You will be able to eat your meals and bathe at my home.

So, you'll be able to hold up to your promises.

I'll feel at ease then.

Library

- Master, be careful it's dark. - I'm fine.

Master, Ingenue left. are you used to sleeping alone?

Should I ask her to dress you as a boy again?

Careful! Are you ok?

This rope is so awkward.

Go to sleep, I'll be ok.

- Good night, Master. - Good night, Cheung-kwai.

- Who's there? - Mom!

My lamp!

�Mom�? Who are you?

You know that this place is prohibited from students?

If you know that, why are you here?

You like to hide around and scare people?

Scare people? I've been here for one night.

One night? What've you seen?

I've seen you sneaking around like a thief. What're you doing here?

Your the new student?

- Let me help you. - Shit! physical contact!

Are you trying to pay me back for earlier?

Pay you back? If I was I'd kick you like this.

You�

Don't move! You want to hurt me?

That's enough! I am not as ignorant as you.

Rich people are all alike. they all mistreat the poor.

I'm leaving, you can have this place tonight.

Not just for tonight. from now on , it's all mine.

I'm telling you�

Headmaster Madam Yuen assigned this place for me.

So from now on this is my place. Don't come here any more.

Brother�

I understand.

I'm sorry about scaring you.

Please don't tell the headmaster you saw me here.

If not,

I'll be expelled from school.

If you know that already, why are you here?

I was just looking for a quiet place to study.

I know it's against the rules,

but sometimes you have to make a choice between right and wrong.

Right and wrong..

I forgot to introduce myself. I am Leung Shan-pak.

See you tomorrow.

I am Chuk Ying,

nice to meet you.

You should go to bed early.

Tomorrow, is your first class. Our teacher is very strict.

You can still study when I'm sleeping.

So our problem is solved!

- Your all wrapped up, afraid of something? - Just a little.

Damn it!

Good morning sir.

That's too fast! Who could follow along with that?

Leung Shan-pak, what're you doing?

- Go to your class. - What're you playing?

- Ringing the school bell. - That's too slow, let me.

This is my job.

You already took the library you want to take my job too?

Go find a place to sit down.

Please be seated.

Sir, where should I sit?

Do you need to be instructed for that?

A man should make up his own mind.

- How did you get here? - I came in a carriage.

By carriage?

You'll have to share a spot in the back with any classmate of your choice.

Yes, Sir.

Eh, you!

A man must know what he should use and how to use it.

- Was is a horse driven carriage? - Horses.

You can move up three rows.

Was it a one horse or two horse carriage?

Actually it was two carriages with three horses.

You may move up three more rows.

3 plus 3. is right here.

- How many peices of luggage do you have? - Ten.

Anyone working for you?

I have ten servants and a maid.

Do you sleep in a first class room or an regular one?

In a library.

One more question.

What do you eat?

I don't know, I eat with the headmaster.

- Mong-chun, stand up. - What?

Your moving to the back row, let him take your seat.

Ok I'll sit with Leung Shan-pak.

- You are even stronger than before. - Move up one more.

Don't sit so close.

Open your textbooks.

Why are some students older than the teacher?

They cant pass the exams and they keep on studying here.

Pass the exams?

What does that mean?

We come to study just for the exam.

If we passed we could be appointed senior official.

You don't want to be one?

Could you tell me�

Where Leung Shan-pak is?

Who is Leung Shan-pak? I don't know him.

He's too cocky! So sure of himself!

�The poor civilians suffered during the war� �

- There you are! - Chuk Ying?

- I can see your big eyes? - It's so dark, how could you?

I forgot, I have a lamp.

- You sleeping here? - Yes, my family is poor.

My mother helps pay for my studies.

Fortunately the headmaster is generous.

She let's me work here to pay for the rest of it.

So I study

and work here.

That's why you have to work for us.

It's too dark in here , come study in the library.

- Aren't you afraid of ghosts? - knock it off, let's go.

Come on.

- What are you doing? - I'm thinking.

No need to tear off my clothes.

What are you thinking?

Stop asking questions, I can't think anymore.

Another Ting Mong-chun?

Go to bed , you look tired.

- Just sleep here if your'e tired. - That's good.

What did you say?

A bed?

Will he..

Shan-pak,

I've never shared a bed.

I'll put a bowl of water in the middle of it.

So we don't touch eachother.

Great idea, I was worried.

Worried about what?

That you'd be another Ting Mong-chun.

Is he a terrible person?

No, he's a �sissy�.

What do you mean?

Well a "sissy" like him is someone that�

Doesn't like to be with a woman.

So he likes men?

Yeah, but a man can do so much with a woman.

Do her make up, hold hands with her, make love, have children.

They can do whatever they desire.

I see.

- What are you doing? - So that's why my cousin acts so wierd.

No more talk about women.

If you turn the bowl over, I'll beat you up.

- Whoever turns it over will be beat up. - That's not fair.

Your fist is 3 times bigger than mine.

Fine, I won't beat you.

Even if you don't beat me, you still owe me 2 punches.

If I turn it over, nothing will happen.

But if you turn it over, you'll be punched twice.

If you don't see my fist, you'll punch once. after seeing mine , you'll punch twice.

In any case, you are not like Ting Mong-chun.

Be careful.

Good night.

It's 1 hour before class..

The sun isn't out yet.

Our lesson is over....

The water?

- What are you doing there, 2 punches! - Stop.

Look at my eyes.

I can't even count how many punches you gave me last night.

That's why my hand hurts.

Your hand is killing you, but me, I've got a black eye.

When did you turn the bowl over?

Don't change the subject.

You kept waking me up, so I drank the water.

How?

Did you lie on the bed drinking like a dog?

- You� you� - I should hit you once for my black eye!

- I'm the one suffering here. - What?!

What! My hand is killing me too!

- You� - You, your'e just like a woman.

You were afraid so you punched me. It just proves your not a "sissy".

Leung Shan-pak, Does this make me look like a "sissy"?

It's time for your exams.

- Old Poetry? - This is easy.

May I�

- Could you lend me one? - Hold on.

Thank you very much.

Thank you, Cheung-kwai.

Nothing!

What bad luck!

Mr. Ching.

Put it on the table.

- Yes, Mister. - Mr. Ching.

Please put it on the table.

- Mister. - In order.

Sir, I have a question.

The collection of the Old Poems comprise of 305 poems.

- But in some versions they speak about 3.000. - Speak up.

Confucius selected..

- The more decent and useful ones. - Is that right?

In order.

- About the Old Poems� - Wait.

- Mister� - Keep quiet.

Go on , go on.

You can make it, you can make it.

- Can you do it? - Sir, could you move your beard!

Is your nose ok?

You tried to take my attention away to help him cheat on the exam.

- No ,Sir - What was all those questions?

Not him. It's him.

It's me, Cheung-kwai.

Enough excuses. You'll both be expelled from school as of the tomorrow.

But he didn't do anything.

For you since you are new, I'll let you go with a warning.

He's been here along time, and should know not to break the rules.

- He must be punished. - Master came by a carriage with 3 horses.

Towel, Sir.

Please be merciful.

A carriage with 3 horses.

Chuk Ying will take the exam once more. If he fails,

Leung will be expelled, no matter what.

Thank you, Sir.

Don't be lazy , keep reading.

I'm watching you.

�Ah, the tenderness, the grace! My heart's pain consumes me.

The moon rising bright shows the one which I like.

�Ah, the tenderness, the grace! My heart's pain consumes me.

The moon rising bright shows the one which I like.

Only 4 hours till the exam.

Work hard.

The moon rising bright shows the one which I like.

�Ah, the tenderness, the grace! My heart's pain consumes me.

Moon shines bright...

shows the one which I like. �Ah, the tenderness, the grace!

The moon rising bright shows the one which I like.

�Ah, the tenderness, the grace! My heart's pain consumes me.

The moon rising bright shows the one which I like.

�Ah, the tenderness, the grace! My heart's pain consumes me.�

- Don't turn into Ting Mong-chun. - Moon rising�

I studied, but I don't remember anything.

I studied so hard!

- You know how to play "chess"? - A Little.

- You'll be black. - Yes, Sir.

It's your turn.

- Sir, I made a move. - You are not a child.

You are so careless.

Shan-pak.

The moon rising bright

shining shows the one that I like...

My heart's pain consumes me. The moon rising bright

The moon rising bright shows the one which I like.

The moon rising bright shows the one which I like.

�Ah, the tenderness, the grace! What his Majesty doing in the forest?

Is he looking for Ha?

Why is he rushing there without having a nap.

He writes so swiftly!

At the edge of the marsh

the reeds and the lotus...

- There is a man so fair. - Do you have something in your hat?

Reeds and grasses.

I've surrounded the black ones, how can you break through?

Things in life are unforeseeable, Sir.

My young Master has broken through too.

If you can't make it, nevermind.

In the worst case scenerio, I can move to another college elsewhere.

- Don't be upset. - The teacher isn't happy�

- because I passed the exam! - Really?

If you can, drink every last drop of it.

I also brought 2 boxes.

If you punch in the night, punch the boxes.

Good night.

Don't tell him your a girl.

No matter how happy you are.

You can't tell him.

I don't want to be a "sissy".

You can't tell him.

It's too tight.

- Too tight? - Loosen it please.

- Right here? - The others can't find out.

I promised!

If I break the secret, Mom won't give me another chance.

Tight?

- Who made that noise? - Sir,

- I bumped into the instrument. - It wasn't him.

It was me.

You are so careless, concentrate!

Can't you feel emotion?

How could you not be moved by that pleasant music?

You obstructed the class! I can't forgive you.

Shan-pak, you are too kind to me.

I've been worried. I feel strange...I might be..

turning into what your cousin is.

I never had a cousin.

You told me you had a cousin who's wierd!

Yes, I remember.

I am too nice to you. I'm worried that I might be a "sissy"?

Of course, you are not strange like your cousin.

Maybe it's just my imagination, or I'm thinking too much.

Will I become another Ting Mong-chun?

Ting Mong-chun!

I've got it!

I will have to pay for the broken instrument!

He's coming. I can pay for it, give it to me.

Stop thinking.

Leave me alone.

Everything was fine , till Leung Shan-pak spoiled our fun.

Don't even say his name.

Who's the one that broke this instrument?

Leung Shan-pak, you may go now.

I only want to punish him.

- It was me that broke it. - It doesn't matter.

He's the one holding it, so I have to punish him.

Chuk Ying, you will remain here until it's dark.

What a poor student.

Ten servants and a maid? You deserve it.

- Madam, help my young Master. - We our school regulations.

The student must accept the punishment given by the teacher.

Come back. It's a test

To show them hard times that will be useful later.

Well.

From the soul and the heart. I understand now.

- Where is it? - That way!

Come�

- This way. - Again.

- Ying, come on. - alright.

I've been standing for so long, it's finally my turn.

The contest continues.

- I want to put it here. - Right, Right.

He's over there.

This monk is a former student of our school.

He seems so at peace.

Master, he's our new classmate, Chuk Ying.

- How you are, Master? - Chuk Ying?

He looks familair to me.

In a former life.

Ying comes from Shang-yu.

Shang-yu?

Do you know the Sin family?

Before being a monk, he�

What?

He fell for one of his classmates.

She disguised as a boy and studied in our college her surname was Sin.

Master?

Right?

I didn't hide.

Being a monk and hiding, is a question of terminology.

The Hans claim they are civilized.

They also like to educate the barbarians.

But now, the barbarians conquered the North.

The Hans are forced to the South.

Those who came first occupy the seinor posts of the government

The great families allied with eachother.

As a result the marriage depends on rank.

I didn't hide, I observe calmly and objectively.

Chuk, do you know the Sin family?

We�

We are relatives.

She married a rich man.

She takes care of family affairs. She's rich and famous.

God thank you. if only they are doing what makes them happy.

Shan-pak,

about your exams, it's coming soon.

Your'e going to leave the school?

Yes, we won't be able to see eachother as often.

As you said, it's fate will decide if we meet again.

Fate? Only exists if you believe in it.

Ying!

- Go to sleep, you're sick. - My medicine is boiling.

You do so much, thank you.

We are brothers.

Don't mention it.

If we're brothers, we should stop fighting.

Your medicine is ready.

It's hot.

Be careful.

Don't sneeze!

The first time that I saw you

I said to myself that you would change my life

You have me mesmerized and entranced.

and always smiling

You are always so happy

That one should applaud you You are the light of my life

You are such a fun person.

You have the so wild heart

We are like two brothers who admire themselves

Only one voice, only one heart

That's how we are

Watching and caring for eachother

I know you like no one else.

This is the closest anyone can be.

Beef.

Sea-slug.

Abalone.

Shark fins.

�The moon rises

�like a pearl in the sky��

Teacher you recited that poem last year.

The mid-autumn festival is the same every year.

Another year comes.

Monk York.

Silence!

I stole some cosmetics.

Let's dress-up like the poets.

�The youth is arrogant��

They are dressing up.

I wonder what I'll look like in make-up.

My dad always put's make-up on.

I hate it

You have to come back and visit me.

I want to some too.

It's very hot!

My dear!

- What made you so angry? - I've very bad news.

What's the matter? Your powder is melting.

The Au-yeung family will join Chan's clan.

If his child marries that of the Shang-kwun family,

The Shang-kwun family is the relative of the Ma family.

and our relationship with the Ma's will be isolated a bit.

Get Yingtoi back for the wedding, right now!

You see how important make-up is.

Au-yeung's has good luck for they have rosy cheeks.

- Cheung-kwai, you packing up? - Yes.

- Really? - Really.

He's packing up!

- Who has a carriage? - I do.

- Tell Shan-pak ,I'm going back home tomorrow. - Ok.

Ting Mong-chun�

I won't let you down. I'll let him know by tonight.

Young Master, get in.

We've been waiting for two hours.

Damn it Ting Mong-chun!

- Ying! - Shan-pak!

I was losing hope.

I have my exam tomorrow. I must get back before dark.

- Work hard and you'll pass. - Why are you leaving in such a hurry?

- Walk with me and I'll tell you. - This way.

- Let's walk further away. - Young Master.

We don't have anymore time. Get back in the carriage, please.

I know. Don't worry.

Wait for me in the kiosk. I must say goodbye to Shan-pak.

- Let's go over here. - Confucius said�

- What? - You have to know this for your exam.

Confucius said: �To be happy that your friends come to see you. �

- Be careful. - Confucius said�

�Be even happier when your friends have to leave. �

- Confucius said� - �Learn while you are practising.�

- Confucius said� - �It's cold when you're in a high place.�

Confucius said�

Stop, Cheung-kwai can't hear us anymore.

Confucius said�

What's going on? Why are you leaving all of a sudden?

I always wanted to know what this would feel like.

Do you think that you are hugging a boy?

I know that your not a boy.

We've been confused.

We must calm ourselves.

If not, we'll be even more confused.

They want to climb over that hill, search for them.

- What's the matter? - The sky�

Yes, I know it will rain.

Move the Miss' luggage� No, I mean young Master.

I don't know when the rain will stop.

I'm going out.

Why'd you follow me?

Go back.

- Shan-pak. - It doesn't matter.

You

Me

Why do two hearts become one?

It's because of your charm

That made me fall in love

With you, and only you

As if I'd always been yours

You are

You are in my arms, for only a moment

but it feels like an eternity

Ah, these damn young people!

My father wants me to to home, to marry someone.

But I won't do it.

Remember you have to propose our wedding to my Family.

Otherwise,

I will hate you for the rest of my life.

Young Master, get in.

Always speaking of "Confucius said"!

It's getting dark. My exam!

Excue me.

Thank you, Officers.

Please walk quickly,

were going to hold a wedding ceremony.

Miss, can I come down for dinner?

- Have you seen Leung Shan-pak? - Not yet.

Please keep looking.

Look out.

What's happening?

We're on our way to the wedding of Prime Minister Ma.

- You go first. - Yes, sir.

Have some tea.

I've heard that Leung Shan-pak, is the new mayor of this province.

- Yes, Madam. - I'm sorry,

today is the wedding day of the Ma Family.

You have so many gifts, it would take 3 days to deliver them.

Is Prime Minister Ma your boss?

- That's right. - These dim-sums are the works

of the chefs in Hangzhou.

�Pearl and Bird's nest�. Their crust is made of pearl powder.

It's very precious. Try some.

Madam, I wish to see Ying.

You're still young. why are you so stubborn?

Try a little.

If you cant get used to me,

how you could you handle the other members of our clan?

- Ask Ingenue to come out. - Yes, Madam.

Miss, he's here!

Shan-pak!

Ying!

It that you, Ying?

Is that you, Shan-pak?

I always remember the song you played when I was punished.

I brought you engagement gifts.

What did my mom say?

I only remember you asked me to come, was there something else ?

Madam want's you to try the wedding gown on.

- You have to try it on. - I'm not going to.

Go ahead, I'll wait for you. we'll talk later.

Miss, be careful.

Miss, your coat.

Ingenue.

Mr. Leung, she'll be back.

She told me to tell you, don't worry.

Tell her not to worry either.

- Miss. - How is he?

She'll be right out.

- Just a little more time. - A little more time?

Want some tea?

I..think...I..will..have some.

- Miss. - Shan-pak.

I am back.

Fix your dress.

Ying-toi, we need to face reality.

If we go on like this , we are lying to ourselves.

We didn't.

I don't care what they'll do.

- What's happening? - It looks like something is broken.

You always said we have to choose what's right.

Now it's your time to choose.

You forget what happened in the God of mercy cave?

I've chosen to be yours.

I'll remember it all of my life.

Even Chuk's family accepts us, how about Ma's family?

Shan-pak, let's elope.

I will for you at 5am outside the rear entrance.

The Ma family is so powerful. can we escape?

Let's go back to Sun-yee college. The Headmaster..

and the Monk will protect us.

I am going to change first. I'll see you at 5am.

Fly away.

Fly far away as possible.

You like these butterflies.

- Why'd you set them free? - I don't want them locked up.

Your father wants to see you.

That's good. You've finally grown up at last.

Where is the rope for your legs?

- Put it on now. - Yes.

The rope is on the bed.

Yes.

�Moonlight Rise�

is a far too affectionate poem,

but it's enough for a woman.

It's correct we made her return early.

Ying, I haven't seen you for over six months.

Your father is happy of your progress, I don't know?

- No. - Have you changed?

No.

Don't you know who you are?

- I know. - So tell me.

Tell us.

I'm not getting married.

What books have you read that tought you to go against your parents?

Why are you forcing me to get married?

Your parents gave you life.

They only have the right to decide your marriage. Who do you think you are?

Didn't you learn this custom in college?

If I am already engaged,

how could I marry another?

Engaged?

How could you dare to get engaged without our consent?!

Ingenue, take Miss back to her room.

- Yes. - Cheung-fook.

Madam.

Keep an eye on here. don't let her leave her room.

- Cheung-kwai. - Yes.

You didn't keep a well enough eye on her at school.

- Family Punishment! You will receive 30 lashes! - Madam�

- After the punishment, I want an explanation. - Madam!

Hit her!

Miss, I am afraid! I'll be next.

Ingenue, you have to help me.

Don't tell them you've seen Shan-pak.

Please help us, I beg you!

- Is that you? - We have to go now, my dad knows everything.

What a pity that�

That my rank is so low.

Give me a few more years.

You'll never be able to be above rank with the Ma Family.

The court is corrupted too.

My dad always flatters the senior colleagues.

Ingenue! We have to leave before she confesses!

A thief! Arrest him!

- Arrest him! - I'm not a thief, release me!

Let him go, he's Leung Shan-pak!

Let him go, he's Leung Shan-pak!

- Let me go! - Shut up!

Let him go!

Let him go! Shan-pak!

Master, he's still an offical.

He's a only small potato.

He's nothing compared to the higher offical clans.

Keep on beating him! untill he's scared shitless!

He'll never dare step foot here again!

I am the offical of this province...

- Madam. - Shan-pak, take your medicine.

I have to go out.

Where are you going?

I must take Ying away.

Things are even worse, Do you know what your doing now?

I know very well what I'm doing.

Careful, it's hot.

Mrs. Chuk, this way please.

Mrs. Leung, I beleive you know who I am.

My servants hurt your son that night.

It was a misunderstanding. Please forgive us.

Thank you for your concern.

It's very kind of you to come, and give an explanation.

I come to ask you for a favor

in order to fulfill a family wish.

My son is sick. How could he help you?

Mrs. Chuk, go ahead.

- Mister. - Shan-pak.

What is this wish?

Remarkable!

A young person of your age should be so proud,

to achieve something so extraordinary.

You knew Ying for only six months.

It will be easy for you to forget about her.

I want you to write Ying a letter.

That you no longer want to see her.

I won't do it!

Why?

Do you think that your anger can change your destiny?

Don't you think your protest will wake the barbarians and let our people live peacefully?

You only have you to blame, for being born at the wrong place and the wrong time.

It's the faded period of our Hans.

Everybody is hypocritical, stubborn and snobby.

You have too many dreams and only you can take the blame for your ignorance.

Do you think you can change people?

You think you can change the world?

Enough! Enough of this!

- It's your own fate. - Shan-pak, stop talking.

Mister.

I can kneel in front of you for Ying.

What can you do for Ying?

I�

Mrs. Chuk, stop, or I'll ask you to leave.

Sir, pay attention!

If she knew I forced you to do this.

She would never forgive me.

However,

if I let you see her...,

You're forcing me indeed.

Please let her go.

Alright.

I'll write it.

With attention to Chuk Ying

Shan-pak!

Shan-pak, stop writing.

Sir�

Call the doctor. Put his shoes on.

- Help him to his room. - Sir�

Your exhausted.

My family will never forget this.

We'll never forget this great deed.

Sir!

Let me out!

Let me out!

Open the door!

Let me out right now!

Ying�

I visited Shan-pak.

He wrote you a letter.

If you stop shouting,

I'll give it to you.

Madam, there is somebody to see you.

You are�

Mrs. Chuk.

I wish you could set the fish in the pond free.

I am afraid if I didn't they couldn't handle the chaos of the world.

They would die.

It would be too much of a shock for them, they wouldn't know what to do.

Ponds shouldn't exist.

You are so wise!

If you could give up at all, you wouldn't be a monk.

How could I give up? I have nothing.

You have it all, yet you still want more.

Your so greedy,.

You have unlimited desire.

You lock them up, so they can't face the world. Just like these fish.

If only you could give up. Just give it up.

Master,

we have so much affinity that you came to see me?

Shan-pak,

Like I said before it's fate.

You can't stop it.

But you told me once,

that you would stand in front of the door�

to see who was staying inside.

Shan-pak, one day we will find eachother again.

Miss, I stole Shan-pak's letter for you.

Mom, don't worry.

No matter how hard it is,

I'll recover.

I haven't seen Chuk Ying yet.

It's very important that I see her.

Shan-pak!

Shan-pak!

Shan-pak, mom promised you that you would be buried

at the side of the road where Ying's wedding will be held.

So, you'll see her again.

Who refused to get in the chair?

She's been crying for days. She's suffered so much.

Even make up can't hide it. How can she get married?

- Master. - Go ahead.

The face of Miss�

Use my make-up, it will hide her sorrow.

The more the better, it will make her more beautiful.

Everyone should put make up on in the same way.

It will be a happy marriage! Everyone will have rosy cheeks!

Prepare the wedding gown.

Red?

It's blood!

Madam!

Mom, can I to ask a favour of you?

Is it possible to pass by Shan-pak's grave, during the ceremony?

I want to worship him.

Master.

- Listen. - Master.

Take another road I don't want her to see Leung's grave.

- I don't want any problems. - Yes.

We promised her.

Why torture her like this?

Women don't understand anything.

She's going to married off, because of my power.

If anything goes wrong with the wedding, our family will be humiliated.

Ingenue, why are we going a different way?

How else will we pass Leung's grave?

Madam promised Miss, she would let her worship Shan-pak.

How else will she see him?

The road is blocked , we have to go another way.

Leung's grave! I see it!

It's up ahead! Shan-pak's grave!

Stop! Stop!

Let me out!

Stop!

- Leave me! - Stop her!

Stop!

Stop!

Miss!

Shan-pak, I am here.

Shan-pak, you played this song for me.

I wrote the lyrics

on a letter that you wrote to me.

�I came in silence.

�I shared a bowl of water with you.

�Gentle with deep affection�

�Awakens my hidden love for you.

�This love cannot last�

�more than the dreams of a butterfly.

�To pay you�

�life after life�

�let us become butterflies and fly over thousands of mountains hand in hand. �

�I came in silence.

�I shared a bowl of water with you.

�Gentle with deep affection�

�Awakens my hidden love for you.

It doesn't matter

It's fate

or dreams of the butterflys.

I give you my life

My present life and my past life

Shan-pak,

I said what I wanted to say to you.

Do you have something to say to me?

Shan-pak, I heard you.

Miss!

Ying

Leung Shan-pak

Let's spend..

Our present and past lives together.

For thousands of years.

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