Original subtitles

During the Chings deal, a strange

incident occurred in which the most

famous police inspector of the period was

called in to solve the case, which she

eventually did, and so earned a place in

history. It all

started one day. while the Emperor was

hunting deer in his palm.

There's someone there quickly.

My Lord,

my Lord, what happened?

Oh, you're an imposter.

Oh,

God, quickly. Someone kill. A dozen. A

dozen.

Chamberlain, do you realize an assassin

broke in?My

wife.

My lord, you better rest. Leave this to

me. I'll find out who's responsible.

Tell the magistrate I want to see himnow!

This is most serious. I want a

thorough investigation.

Yes.

Who do you suggest be put in charge of

this investigation?In my opinion, Chief

Inspector Coolhead.

He's the man we need. He's intelligent

and persistent. He never likes to give up

on a case. He's the man for the job. I'll

alert him.

Coolhead.

It's you. Please come inside. Please.

Sit down.

Inspector, why have you come

here?What is on your

mind?

It's this knife. Recognize it?

Yes, certainly. It belongs to me.

Only last night someone used it

to assassinate the Emperor's wife. What's

that?

My friend, did you kill the lady?

You can't accuse me. But it's your knife.

And this was the knife that killed her?

Inspector. I know you're a hard-working

cop, but why didn't you use your brain

for a change?What do you mean?

If I am the killer, would I really have

left the knife behind as evidence?

If you're not the killer, why was your

knife found there?I lost that knife a

long, long time ago. Who stole the knife

from you?Oh, I don't know. Tell me who

stole it or I'll arrest you. HmmBetter

not push me too far. I have no choice.

Ma. Oh,

my son. Ma.

Inspector, please, you must believe me.

I swear to you, my son did not go out of

the house. He was worried about me.

He stayed here to nurse me. I

beg you. I beg you,

Madam. I do believe he didn't commit

murder. However, it is his

knife. And he refuses to tell me who took

it. So I must arrest

him. The knife.

Tell him, son, who did you give it to?Why

don't you tell the inspector the truth?

You'll be accused of murder. You could be

executed. Ma,

there's nothing more to say. I

see. It must be one of your friends, and

you're protecting him. But what about me?

Who's going to protect me if you're

gone?

Madam, no need to worry. I'll send

someone to care for you. My friend,

let's go.

My son,

Magistrate, are you ready?Go ahead.

Patient, you're a murderer.

Why did you do it?Who's behind you?You

better tell us for truth. I didn't do it.

I live by hunting deer with my mother.

I am a good citizen, and I have

never killed anybody.

Somebody else did it.

I swear to you, it's not me.

You do your hunting by night. That's not

like a good citizen. I stopped poaching

long ago. I want the truth!

Don't you try playing any games with me!

Dr. M! Sir!

It's not... It's not me!

I... I

swear!Not

me!

Ohh

I didn't do it!

Sir, the prisoner has fainted.

The Emperor is most anxious. This case is

so. Yes.

Sir.

Lock up Lee San in the prison till he

comes to. Sir.

Sergeant. Sir. What are your orders, Sir?

Get some lotion. Treat his wounds,

Sir. What's the matter?

Where's Sister?She's here! Sister!

Sister! She's in big trouble! You might

even be executed! Oh, what on earth has

he done?He's supposed to have murdered

the Emperor's wife and they found the

knife! Where is he?They have him locked

up in prison!

How do you suggest I should proceed now,

sir?

Do you think Li San is the guilty one?

He respects his mother. I know that.

He promised his mother that he would

never break the law, but there is still

the knife. It's incriminating

evidence. Umm

The Chamberlain wants the case all

wrapped up now. What do you think?

I think Li San is still hiding something

from us. I would like to have another

talk with him alone. All right. Give

me water! Get some

water!

Rishon?Rishon?

Hurry up. Don't make trouble. Thank you.

Who are you?

Brother, your mother asked me to bring

some food in for you.

How is Mother?Fine, but she

misses you very much.

Listen to me. Do as I say.

What's happening?

Inspector, what do we do?

Carry them out of here. Sir!

Well, sir, Li Shan has been murdered.

It's all my fault. I was careless. Please

excuse me. AhYou can't

blame yourself for what happened.

Now tell me, who do you think's

responsible?I think it

proves that there's some conspiracy here.

They wanted him silenced. Are

you certain?The court, Chamberlain!

Please have a seat, Chamberlain.

AhMagistrate, Inspector,

you have both done well.

There's no need to say that, sir.

Ohh The Emperor is pleased you solved

this case so soon. He has told me

to give you a reward of a thousand

dollars. I brought it with me.

Please thank the Emperor for his

kindness, but I can't accept.

I am very sorry. Please take it back. Why

not?The

only evidence we have is circumstantial.

This... Oh, yes, the weapon. That's

proof enough. I've given this case a lot

of thought. And there are just too many

loose ends. I don't like it. It's

suspicious. Why was Li Shan murdered in

jail?So he couldn't tell something?Li

Shan was abandoned. He deserved it.

The Emperor is satisfied. I want no more

argument. Accept the reward.

I am a public servant, and I've taken an

oath to uphold justice and seek truth,

no matter where that should take me.

That is my duty.

Coolhead, you talk a lot of nonsense, and

now you refuse the reward. You disobey

the Emperor. What do you mean?

Chamberlain, that is not my intention.

I have offered you the reward. Take it or

leave it, or explain yourself to the

Emperor.

You must understand. Coolhead didn't

mean it. If he has offended you,

please accept his apology. There's no

need to get upset. All right. Then you

may take the reward, since you're the

senior officer here. Thank you.

You're too kind, Chamberlain. And

when you next see the Emperor, please

mention my name.

Coolhead, you went too close to the wind

that time. But, sir, something rotten's

going on. I don't see why the Emperor

wants the case closed.

Coolhead, you must learn to be

patient. This is politics.

You have to be more circumspect.

If you keep on like this, you will only

bring a load of trouble on yourself

and on me. And I can't help you anymore.

I would like to thank you for all that

you have done for me. But you cannot ask

me to lie. I cannot live like that.

It's the way I am. Then take care

of yourself. Thank

you, sir.

Oh, the lettuce has. The co-head is

coming this way. Now listen to

me. I want that man stopped no matter

what the cost. Yes, sir!

What'll you do if you happen to fall into

cool heads?We will kill

ourselves! Fine. Fine.

That's right. Now code is do or die.

The prolihood comes first. What is your

mission?Why do you mission those for him?

Execute him and leave

him for dead. All right.

Sister, do you know the reputation of

this inspector?No, what's his reputation?

I gather that this inspector doesn't care

if you're guilty. If he dislikes you, you

can be innocent, but he'll charge you. If

that's the case, this famous inspector's

no good at his job. He thinks he's a

cat's whisker.

Hey, why are you always following me?

Nonsense. This highway doesn't belong to

you. We three have every right to be

here, just as much as you have. You're

not scared of us just 'cause we're girls.

Umm Who are you?Not your affair. Do you

need any help in solving this case?Why

not put us in charge?Don't be stupid.

Hey, Mr. Hay, take a rest. There's some

watermelon. Come on. Hey, there.

The watermelon here is most thirst

crunching. Hey, the watermelon's

excellent. Okay, give me some. Here you

are. It's really good.

Mm-hmm

I ask you, this knife, where'd you get it?

Uh, I don't know.

Who is it?I'm checking in. Ah

I'm coming. Oh,

inspector. Why have you come so late?I'll

take you to your room. It's all ready.

Please, this way.

How did you know that I was coming?A lady

already booked in for you.

This way. And

what does she look like?Oh, well, I think

she's a lady. Though she dresses like a

beggar. Umm

It's this way, sir. And this lady who

booked my room, is she staying here as

well?She said she didn't like this hotel.

But why?Oh, the lady

said it wasn't suitable for them all.

They wanted to all be together. So

they're all three standing in an old

house that's not very far away from here.

Well, bring me a basin of hot water. My

feet need to wash. Yes, sir. Also,

bring me a hot meal. Yes, sir.

Are you wasting me in here?Don't go out.

I'll go out myself. Oh, sister.

Go left.

Take a look at what is on the altar.

We've been fighting incense for you in

anticipation of your death.

Hold it!

I might have guessed it was you. I ask

you, what offense is Li Shan guilty of...

He murdered the Emperor's wife. What is

your proof?His knife was found. His case

has yet to come to court, but even so you

had him killed. You'd better watch what

you say. Don't you accuse me wrongly. Li

Shan never killed innocent people. You

know you went and arrested the wrong man.

Not your business. I'll take revenge for

Li Shan.

HuhOn your own?Right.

Chopang, don't help!

You better behave yourself. Ow!

Ohh

Get up, get up. Come on. Yeah.

Come on.

Leave me alone.

Hey.

Hey, isn't this your flute?

HmmHuh

They shall be there. They'll be at

Silvertown now. I'll send out my men

to ambush them all, but I don't think

they'll manage. Well, brother, you

shouldn't think so. Your own men will die

for you once we get rid of those three

young women, which shouldn't be too hard,

and there's only Coolhead. And he'll be

easy to kill alone. Umm

What you have said is quite correct,

but don't rush into this.

Think first or you will make a mistake.

Hey, what do you mean a mistake?

Deputy, I have plenty of fighters with

me. We can just surround them. My man

should have no problems. Not

so, not so. Master,

I know we've lots of men. But we will

have to use them more carefully.

Why don't we send out Thirtmaster?He'll

be certain to kill at least two girls.

All right. All right, Deputy. You better

tell Thirtmaster. Yes, sir. If you can't

handle him alone, then come back here

immediately. If my estimate's correct,

Leafu's fighting him now. I wonder how

he's gone.

Take! My

friend, you will talk. I don't know.

Really?This knife, where'd you get it?

It's... It's..

Don't touch her.

I must thank you and your sisters for

helping me. But

these are dangerous opponents. They

strike suddenly and die before

surrendering. So I've

decided you better go back home.

How dare you suggest such a thing?We

haven't come all this way to help you.

But... We came to find out what

happened to our brother Li Shan. That's

why we were following you. And now...

Because my sister tried to help. She's

been killed. You don't consider our

feelings. You just tell us that we're to

go home. Sister, this man has a cold

heart. Don't bother talking to him. Lady.

You have something else to say?

I'm not ungrateful for what you've done.

I appreciate all that you three girls

have done. But I have to

consider your safety. It will be

dangerous. I must advise you,

it's too risky to proceed. No need to be

so generous. It's out of character. I ask

you, is there a chance Li Shan's alive?He

is. Where is he?I don't know.

He might be on his way here. Why's

that?Find out who the real killer

is. What clues have you?

Only this knife. The knife

of Li Shan?Right. I

ask you, do you remember at all how many

knives Li Shan used to have?

He had four. But on our way here, how

many knives do you think we've seen?That

means... Somebody's trying to frame Li

Shan, deliberately giving us false lead.

Also, as soon as we catch any of our

attackers, they kill themselves. They all

seem to work to a plan. All I'm

saying is we're up against someone

dangerous. I'm protecting you. No.

I have to carry on with this now. For the

sake of my sister, if you still want to

stop me, then you're my enemy, and I will

defeat you.

I cannot go with

you. You must.

But you're wounded. Leave me

alone!

Hurry up. Get in here.

You're lucky. You came just in time.

Otherwise, she would be a gonner.

I'll look after myself. Ohh

Inspector. Follow me if you want to know

who the killer is.

You. Who the hell are you?

HuhGet your court head. They've

committed suicide.

This knife. Where'd you get it?Uh, uh,

that Bell. Uh, talk.

Mr. Too.

The man who murdered my wife was killed

while in prison, so that closes the case.

Why do you allow this cool head to still

carry on investigating?It's

all my fault. Please forgive me, Lord.

Chamberlain!

Post my Imperial addict everywhere.

Inspector Coolhead must be stopped

or he'll be killed. That's

too drastic, my Lord. Please.

Have mercy, Lord. Please consider his

good record in the past. Give him a

chance.

What do you suggest?Arrest Inspector

Coolhead. Then you decide.

All right. Chamberlain. Sir. You're to

take care of this case without delay.

Sir. If he

doesn't obey, you're to kill him.

Sir.

Have a seat.

Mister, I have come here to see your

master.

Fine. I'll show you the way.

Master! Master!

Master, master! Cool heads at the

umbrella store. Go there quickly!

Who's this Lishan?Don't you worry. He

can't get away. I will see to it. Good,

good

Come on!

ohh

Amos?What do you want here?

Amos, he's fainted. Quickly take him,

come on! We've gotta take him in first.

Yes. Come on in, friend!

Yep, coming up. Come on!

Yien, did you just notice a young man

pass by here?A

man. What kind of man?You can't find him?

What would I do with a man?Ah

Hands up,

Anyone there?

I've been waiting for you.

Who are you?I'm called

Mr. Two. Well, that's

fine. I ask you.

See this knife here?Where'd you get it

from?

I've done many lives like that. I don't

see why you're making such a fuss.

No matter. Just tell me who's the man

behind you.

Inspector, why don't you use your

brains?You're very smart.

You should have solved this case long

ago. Well, I'm only doing my job. I won't

give up until I've sold the case.

You certainly talk, Big.

Inspector, if you keep looking,

then your days are numbered. You'll soon

be dead.

Tell me, where's Mr. Tu?

Please forgive

me. Please forgive

me, Inspector. I ask you, where did you

get this knife from?From Cai Tin Bao.

Cai Tin Bao.

Where's he now?At Tiger

Valley.

Tiger Valley.

Thank you for inspiring my life.

Brother, you'd better make up now. Don't

you realize that you're being used?Think

it over. Even if your plan's successful,

you're only upon in their plans, not your

old man. Also,They won't let you.

Do whatever you want. They'll own your

body and soul. Who told you this?

Who'd have thought that even my own

lovely sister would plot against me?

Li Zhan, why did you break into my palace?

To prove that I am innocent. Oh,

so the inspector let you go. You would

have been wiser to have hidden yourself

away. Instead, you have caused me a

lot of trouble. You won't get away with

it. Huh

Inspector Coolhead will be here soon.

Then you'll die like a dog. What, need I?

Do you think I'm afraid of a stupid

police inspector?I have great power with

me. Great power. Ha ha ha ha

ha! Do you have no respect for the law?

What law?There is no law here. Except

the law that I make. And I decide that

you will die.

Sergeant. Sir! Send out guards around the

back. No one's to be allowed to get in or

out. Sir! Take him

away!

Greetings, my Lord.

Chamberlain.

Chamberlain. What are you doing here?

Waiting. What, waiting for me?

I am ordered by the Emperor to

arrest Inspector Coolhead.

HuhI'm just doing my job. You can't

arrest me?The murder case is closed.

The killer Li Shan died in prison, so

that is an end to it. Why do you still

persist in making trouble by questioning

everybody?'Cause Li Shan's death was much

too suspicious. Too many loose ends. Li

Shan deserved it. Why was his death so

suspicious?You want to make a name for

yourself. You're not serving justice. All

I know is being a cop and a good cop.

I don't make trouble unless there's a man

to be caught. Then I ask you, if you

think Li Shan isn't the killer, who is

the murderer?That's what I've been

investigating. All I need is more time.

Two weeks, that's all. And I will arrest

him.

You're joking, of course. If you don't

come peacefully, I will have to arrest

you. You can do anything you want, but

you won't keep me from this case. I will

solve it. Right. You give me little

alternative.

Chamberlain, it's essential that I go to

Tiger Valley. Sorry.

Tiger Valley.

HuhI gave you an order to have Coolhead

killed. Is such a simple order completely

beyond you?

But Cool Head's not easy to deal with.

He's not alone. He has help. You mean the

girl dressed like a beggar?I know she's

been looking after him. But he was

wounded. You should have been able to

kill him then. He couldn't move properly.

We'll have to resort to a trick and make

him come to us instead. We'll kill him

here.

What, you're gonna let him come here?This

time nothing must be allowed to go wrong,

understand?Coolhead is already on his way

here. By my estimation, he shall arrive

tomorrow. You sure?Everything's set.

Everything's set. Tiger Valley is full of

traps. If Coolhead does dare to

come, then he will never

leave alive. You better not fail

me!

No, wait. Tiger Valley will be full of

traps. I don't care. I'm

going.

Why do you always pick a quarrel?Huh

On my way here, you've stolen all my

money, and you've tried to beat me up.

I've been too kind to you. After I

revenge my sister, I'll settle with you.

But we have no reason to quarrel. I

thought everything was settled between us

already. But why didn't you tell me if Li

Shan's alive?If you had, we wouldn't have

followed you. And

both my sisters would still be alive.

But how was I to know who you were?Why

didn't you tell me?In my job, I must be

careful. For all I know, you could have

been a spy. You have to be stupid. You

can't tell who's on your side or not.

That's why you accuse the wrong people.

You.

Come

on, over here.

You go, you go

through. Hey, wait for me.

Please help me.

Oh, come here! I can't swam on the

ground! Go

ahead! Oh, just gotta

help me! I get you! I promise I really

will kill you! Get out. You can get out

by yourself. It's simple. How can I get

out?Just drink all the water. Go ahead!

I'll never forget you! Oh! If

you decide to kill me, after I'm gone,

I'll come back to haunt you. Oh, go

ahead! You really are mean! I'm

sorry that I ever helped you!Come on. You

better climb on my back.

Okay, and since you aren't able to swim,

well...

Keep your head up, all right?Come on.

Keep your head up.

Come on.

oh I drunk some, too. Don't taste too

good.

All right. Are you ready?We're about to

vanish.

Hey, you.

Well, old friend, remember me?I'm the

dragon. I'm too, I'm pal.

This knife, you recognize it?

Inspector, all along the way here, you've

been asking about these knives. That's

right, I'm after the truth.

So, Inspector, the truth. Well, friend,

you're much too obstinate. You should

have left this case alone. Tell me, who

is your boss?Why'd you kill the Emperor's

wife and then frame Li Shen?I can't tell

you that. I want to see your master.

Of course. But first you'll have to get

past the three of us before you see him.

And I assure you our master won't be too

pleased. Okay, get--

What are you doing?

What do you think?I'm going to finish

him, that's what. Take him out!

Hey! Hey

No, please, forgive

me. Hold

it.

Greetings, Lord.

Go ahead. Huh

Greetings, Lord.

Greetings to you, my lord.

How dare you. You disobeyed me. I

told you to return. You're a disgrace.

Go ahead. Have you so sure the one who

murdered the Emperor's wife's in Tucker

Valley?Where is enough?Uh,

he... You joined forces

with the outlaws. You broke the law.

Chamberlain placed his man under arrest.

Please forgive me, but I had to try to

solve this case no matter what. I... All

right, you've said enough. Take him out

of here now. Get rid of it, sir.

I call

it.

Brother Lee. The real Lord is here.

Don't be afraid. He's not the Lord. The

real Lord is here.

you.

That's my brother. My brother's chest

with a tiger tattoo.

Brother, don't be stupid. Don't listen

to him, brother. That

woman's mad. Get away.

Oh, brother! Low tie! Can't you tell the

difference?Brother,

you must wake up! Have

you gone crazy?Get away! Oh,

brother! Sister!

Miss you yet?Brother!

Brother! Sister!

Miss Yu yen.

Right. I'm not the Lord.

But it wasn't my idea. It was all Wu

Tai's. Wu Tai planted all. It's Wu Tai's

idea.

I had nothing to do with it.

That's right. I am the person hooked

behind it. But why did you do this?

Even though I'm very powerful, I cannot

call myself Emperor.

Otherwise, everyone would challenge the

throne. I'm glad to see that you're all

here. Now, no one will leave here alive.

Wait! Zhaifeng, go help Li Shan. No!

First I revenge my sister.

Take the emperor and get out of here.

Great. Ah

You yell! You yell! You yell!

You yell! You yell! You yell!

Quick, get out of here.

Hurry, get out.

Brother

Lee!

Chamberlain. It's your turn now.

Let's see how good you really are.

Steel finger.

The dedicated cop. I warned you to

forget this case, but you didn't. Well,

uh, it is much too late to say you're

sorry. You're a

disgrace. You deserve to die. I

am your executioner. You will soon see...

Fine. You better say your prayers.

Ahh!

Who do you want?I've come

for... This is I.

He's come to see Guess who?

Welcome. Thanks.

You look fantastic. Dressed like a girl.

Huh