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Based on the story The Magnanimous Girl
by PU Songling
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from Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio
(Liaozha iZhiyi), 1679
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A TOUCH OF ZEN
(XIA NU)
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Executive Producer
XIA-WU Liangfang
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Planning
ZHANG Jiuying
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Producer
YANG Shiqing
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Starring
HSU Feng, SHIH Jun
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BAI Ying, TIAN Peng
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CAO Jian, MIAO Tian,
ZHANG Bingyu, XUE Han
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Guest star: Roy CHIAO
as Abbot Huiyuan
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Director of Photography
HUA Huiying
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Assistant Director
MIAO Tian
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Production Design: ZHENG Zhiliang
Art Director: CHEN Shanglin
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Music by WU Dajiang
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Martial Arts Choreography
HAN Yingjie, PAN Yaokun
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Written and Directed by King HU
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"Fort Jinglu"
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"General Cheng Yuan's Residence"
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"Letter writing and scroll painting"
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"Gu Shengzhai"
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- Welcome, sir
- Is this your work?
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Just humble efforts
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It's excellent
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May I do a portrait for you?
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All right
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Please take a seat
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May I know your name?
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Ouyang Nian
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Mr. Ouyang
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You must have had a tiring journey
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How do you know?
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I know almost everyone in this remote town
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I've just arrived
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You've lived here all your life?
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Yes
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Ah... your hat?
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And turn your head to the side
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What's your name?
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Gu Shengzhai.
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Good morning!
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Shengzhai!
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You're early today
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Can I offer you some tea?
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Not now, you're busy. I'll come by later
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See you
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Mr. Gu...
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- Who is he?
- They sell medicinal herbs
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- What's his name?
- Lu. Why do you ask?
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Is he local?
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No, they came about a month ago
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He's quite skilled
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He has a stall near the temple
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Why do you ask?
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No reason
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Mr. Ouyang...
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I'll be back tomorrow
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Mind the step!
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Mother!
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Mr. Shi
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You're back early, Mr. Gu
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- Won't you stay a while?
- Another time
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See you then
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- Bye
- Goodbye
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Mother, has someone moved in?
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Who'd dare to live there?
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Mr. Shi just told your fortune
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You know what he said?
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I've no idea
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Come and eat
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He said this is your lucky year
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What makes him think that?
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I told you, he worked it out
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You should take the civil service exam
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I'm not interested
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Why not?
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Why should a sighted man
take a blind man's advice?
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Everyone except you wants
to be successful
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You're hopeless!
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Mother, we may not be rich...
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...but we don't starve
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When I've saved a little more,
I can open a school
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Don't be silly!
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You want to be a teacher?
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You know the saying...
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"Nothing compares to officialdom"
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Actually, being a scholar is better!
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Why study if you don't want to be an official?
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We study to acquire knowledge
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But you don't seem to know anything
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You're over thirty now...
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...but still not married!
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Why not?
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I'm waiting for the right person
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What you mean is, you're too poor!
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The Gu family line is going to die out!
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"In troubled times, I choose safety..."
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"...over jostling for rank and fame"
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Don't quote at me!
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Save your quotes for the exam!
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Oh, you're hopeless!
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Mother!
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What's going on?
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I...
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I was looking...
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...to see if anyone was there
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Have you gone mad?
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No-one lives here
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Come home!
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Come on!
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NOW!
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You shouldn't be out at this hour
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See how dirty your clothes are!
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Mr. Gu...
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May I ask something?
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Of course
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I hear that Fort Jinglu is near here
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It is
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Have you been there?
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I live next to it
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They say it's haunted
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Only those who believe in ghosts!
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Mr. Ouyang...
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I'll mount the finished portrait
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Please tell me tomorrow if you like it
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Thank you
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It's better to be wary of ghosts
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Confucius says, don't speak of such things
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I'm afraid I can't agree
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Goodbye
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"it's better to be wary of ghosts..."
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"Taoist exorcism spells"
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Mother!
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What's all this?
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I...
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You're behaving like a madman
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Let me introduce you
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This is Miss Yang
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This is my son
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Come
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Miss Yang...
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Just ask if there's anything you need
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Who is she?
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Our new neighbour
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You terrified her last night
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She scared me too
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She's very brave to live there alone
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Same as us, she pays no rent
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Shengzhai
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Mother, why did you visit her?
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I gave them some needles and thread
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They have nothing there
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Mother...
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Who else is living there?
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Her bed-ridden mother,
who must be eighty
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What's that stick for?
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Oh, nothing
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What do they do for a living?
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Miss Yang sells funeral offerings
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She can't be earning much
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You're well over thirty...
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Not again!
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Don't interrupt me!
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Miss Yang is single and in her twenties
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Why shouldn't you marry her?
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Don't "huh" me
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They need someone to depend on
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And you're not going anywhere
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You'd make a good couple
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But Mother...
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What?
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Will she agree?
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Why not? Aren't we
good enough for them?
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It's all up to you
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Isn't this just wishful?
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Don't be silly, they have nothing!
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She has nothing to lose by marrying
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She'll agree
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I'll talk to her mother tomorrow
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Come back early today
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Mother!
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You scared me!
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Why aren't you at work?
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What did she say?
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No
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Where are you going?
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To the shop
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It's going to rain, don't go today
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What did her mother say?
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She wants her to get married
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But Miss Yang says no
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Why?
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She wouldn't say
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She must think we're too poor
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If only you had an official rank
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Not that again!
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Take the exam this year!
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I've said many times...
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What?
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If you had an official post,
she would have agreed
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Mother...
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Go on painting all day and
you can forget about marrying
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Mother!
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Excuse me...
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No one answered,
so I took the liberty of coming in
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Sorry, we were out
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This is Mr. Ouyang. My mother
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Please have a seat
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Pleased to meet you
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Do sit down
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The place is in a mess
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Please excuse us
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It's a nice room
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Very small
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- It's quiet here
- Have a seat
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Why weren't you in your shop today?
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I had some family business here
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I called at your shop this morning
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Sorry...
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Your portrait is ready
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Give me your frank opinion
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It's very good
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You're too kind
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A man of your talents
is wasted in this small town
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I'm an ordinary man, not so ambitious
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Why not take the county exam this year?
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You think he stands a chance?
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Mother!
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With his talent I'm sure he does
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You flatter me
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Didn't I tell you?
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You must try this year
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If you enter, I may be able to help
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There's no need
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I said you needed connections!
That's wonderful!
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I'll be happy to help
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I'm much obliged,
but I won't enter this year
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Please ignore him, we're relying on you
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Mother!
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Just be quiet!
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Do think it over
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When you've made up your mind,
tell me
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A token of my respect...
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It's not my best work
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Please take it as a gift
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Impossible!
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You're giving me too much!
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My set price is 5 taels
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That's enough, Shengzhai!
Mr. Ouyang is a friend
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Mr. Ouyang!
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Good-bye, Mrs. Gu
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I'll visit again
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Mother, you...
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Shall I add your name?
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Please do
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I'll pick it up from the shop
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It's raining, take care
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- Please visit anytime
- Goodbye
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What a nice man
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You should get to know him better
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Stop!
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Who is it?
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Who's there?
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General Shi
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Who?
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Help!
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The fortune-teller!
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Mr. Shi!
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Are you badly hurt?
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It's all right
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I slipped and fell
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You're bleeding
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Where's my cane?
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Never mind that, come into the dry
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Where's my cane?
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My Cane!
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Where's my cane?
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You have a bad gash
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My Cane!
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I'll get some medicine
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My Cane!
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I'll look for it
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See, Miss Yang
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Fetch some firewood
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- Ouyang Nian found out who you are?
- No
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But who is that fellow?
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Tell Lu Ting'an tomorrow
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All right
288
00:41:12,304 --> 00:41:14,806
"Lu Ting'an, Herbalist"
289
00:41:18,310 --> 00:41:20,812
You've caught a cold, Mrs. Gu
290
00:41:20,896 --> 00:41:23,648
It isn't serious
291
00:41:23,732 --> 00:41:27,319
Yes, I was out helping
the fortune-teller yesterday
292
00:41:27,402 --> 00:41:31,364
I got drenched in the heavy rain
293
00:41:31,448 --> 00:41:35,410
Last night I had chills,
so I knew I was ill
294
00:41:35,827 --> 00:41:38,246
Dr. Lu will give you medicine
295
00:41:38,330 --> 00:41:39,414
You'll soon recover, Mother
296
00:41:39,915 --> 00:41:40,957
What do you know?
297
00:41:41,041 --> 00:41:45,712
Boil this twice and drink the liquid,
and keep warm
298
00:41:45,795 --> 00:41:47,923
You'll be well in no time, don't worry
299
00:41:48,590 --> 00:41:49,716
Let's go
300
00:41:52,219 --> 00:41:53,386
The fee...
301
00:41:54,262 --> 00:41:55,222
We can talk about it later
302
00:41:55,305 --> 00:41:57,724
- No, we'd better...
- We'll pay next time
303
00:41:57,807 --> 00:42:00,101
Dr. Lu is a friend, he doesn't mind
304
00:42:00,519 --> 00:42:02,562
You can rest in my shop
305
00:42:02,646 --> 00:42:04,231
No, let's go home
306
00:42:04,314 --> 00:42:05,815
Goodbye
307
00:42:58,493 --> 00:42:59,452
Miss Yang!
308
00:43:01,329 --> 00:43:02,747
Don't you recognize me?
309
00:43:06,251 --> 00:43:07,127
Stop!
310
00:43:38,116 --> 00:43:39,492
I just want to ask you...
311
00:43:40,368 --> 00:43:44,039
Do you know
a blind fortune-teller here?
312
00:44:33,129 --> 00:44:34,047
Take a little rest
313
00:44:34,130 --> 00:44:35,632
Wait till we get home
314
00:45:10,792 --> 00:45:12,669
Thank you, Miss Yang
315
00:45:14,629 --> 00:45:16,047
What happened to your face?
316
00:45:21,010 --> 00:45:22,303
Do you feel better?
317
00:45:24,848 --> 00:45:27,559
I'm getting too old
318
00:45:27,642 --> 00:45:29,894
Look at all this medicine!
319
00:45:48,830 --> 00:45:49,914
Miss Yang...
320
00:45:51,040 --> 00:45:53,710
Please take a rest if you're tired
321
00:45:55,628 --> 00:45:58,840
Did you know the fortune-teller
Mr. Shi before?
322
00:46:03,386 --> 00:46:04,179
No
323
00:46:13,438 --> 00:46:16,107
Sorry to put you to all this trouble
324
00:46:16,191 --> 00:46:18,234
You've been up all night
325
00:46:18,318 --> 00:46:19,944
You must be exhausted
326
00:46:22,947 --> 00:46:26,117
If only I had a daughter-in-law like you
327
00:46:32,624 --> 00:46:35,752
But we're too poor
328
00:46:35,835 --> 00:46:37,170
We're much poorer than you
329
00:46:39,631 --> 00:46:45,512
I can't blame you for turning down my son
330
00:46:45,595 --> 00:46:47,430
Get some sleep
331
00:46:51,184 --> 00:46:53,645
Shengzhai has no ambition
332
00:46:53,728 --> 00:46:56,022
He won't even sit for the county exam
333
00:46:56,105 --> 00:46:58,191
He must have his reasons
334
00:46:58,274 --> 00:47:02,612
He's as stubborn as my late husband
335
00:47:02,695 --> 00:47:04,030
He's studied his whole life...
336
00:47:04,113 --> 00:47:06,658
...but didn't want official rank
337
00:47:06,741 --> 00:47:09,786
That's why we're living like this
338
00:47:10,411 --> 00:47:13,623
You should be pleased to have
such a dutiful son
339
00:47:14,123 --> 00:47:15,458
But what good has it done us?
340
00:47:19,921 --> 00:47:22,841
He can't even get a wife
341
00:47:22,924 --> 00:47:26,678
With his talents,
he'll surely find a good match
342
00:47:27,804 --> 00:47:30,849
I've given up hoping
343
00:47:33,017 --> 00:47:37,230
He's over thirty now,
and my health is failing
344
00:47:37,313 --> 00:47:44,320
When I die, the Gu family line will die with me
345
00:48:09,929 --> 00:48:11,598
How much do I owe you, Dr. Lu?
346
00:48:11,681 --> 00:48:13,391
- Later will do
- I insist
347
00:48:14,517 --> 00:48:16,436
Well, one diao and a half is enough
348
00:48:18,771 --> 00:48:19,689
How is your mother?
349
00:48:19,772 --> 00:48:21,065
Much better, thank you
350
00:48:24,652 --> 00:48:28,239
There are agents from the
Eastern Group nosing around
351
00:48:28,323 --> 00:48:30,867
I hear their second-in-command, Men Da,
is coming
352
00:48:32,201 --> 00:48:33,244
Goodbye
353
00:48:38,833 --> 00:48:39,918
Dr. Lu...
354
00:48:40,001 --> 00:48:42,337
Do you know a man named Ouyang Nian?
355
00:48:43,504 --> 00:48:44,714
Ouyang Nian?
356
00:48:48,509 --> 00:48:49,469
No, I don't
357
00:48:49,886 --> 00:48:51,262
Never mind, then
358
00:48:51,387 --> 00:48:52,931
Goodbye
359
00:48:54,641 --> 00:48:56,184
Grandpa, how did he...
360
00:49:06,736 --> 00:49:11,199
"Don't trust Gu Shengzhai"
361
00:50:59,766 --> 00:51:00,641
Mr. Gu...
362
00:51:00,725 --> 00:51:02,727
Come to my home tonight
363
00:51:48,606 --> 00:51:56,405
A jug of wine amid the flowers
364
00:51:57,115 --> 00:52:04,497
Having no company, I drink alone
365
00:52:05,790 --> 00:52:14,382
I raise the cup and invite the moon
366
00:52:15,550 --> 00:52:23,057
With my shadow,
we form a company of three
367
00:52:23,891 --> 00:52:32,984
But alas, the moon doesn't drink
368
00:52:33,860 --> 00:52:41,325
And my shadow merely follows my body
369
00:52:41,993 --> 00:52:51,002
Let the three of us commune,
however briefly
370
00:52:51,878 --> 00:52:59,510
Drink and rejoice in springtime
371
00:53:00,261 --> 00:53:09,478
The moon reels with my song
372
00:53:10,438 --> 00:53:17,987
My shadow moves with my dance
373
00:53:18,613 --> 00:53:28,331
While awoke let us seize the moment
374
00:53:29,332 --> 00:53:37,381
For we shall part
after drinking our fill
375
00:53:38,132 --> 00:53:46,641
Let us our friendship cherish
376
00:53:48,267 --> 00:53:58,611
Till the next time,
should we ever meet again
377
00:56:08,282 --> 00:56:09,325
Mr. Gu...
378
00:56:18,793 --> 00:56:19,794
Mr. Gu...
379
00:56:21,170 --> 00:56:24,173
You're a lucky man to have such a tryst
380
00:56:26,133 --> 00:56:28,177
Come with me, Miss Yang
381
00:56:28,260 --> 00:56:28,803
Mr. Ouyang!
382
00:56:35,017 --> 00:56:35,768
Stay back!
383
00:56:35,851 --> 00:56:37,061
Miss Yang!
384
00:56:37,436 --> 00:56:38,687
You come from an honourable family!
385
00:56:38,771 --> 00:56:40,272
You have done a shameful thing!
386
00:56:40,356 --> 00:56:40,898
Let's go
387
00:56:40,981 --> 00:56:42,191
Keep away!
388
01:00:06,437 --> 01:00:08,647
Mr. Gu, what happened to you?
389
01:00:09,398 --> 01:00:11,233
I slipped and fell
390
01:00:19,491 --> 01:00:20,576
Mr. Gu
391
01:00:27,791 --> 01:00:29,084
Gentlemen...
392
01:00:29,168 --> 01:00:30,711
His Highness the Magistrate
wants to see you
393
01:00:35,215 --> 01:00:35,883
What for?
394
01:00:36,425 --> 01:00:38,093
You'll know when you get there
395
01:00:44,475 --> 01:00:45,893
- Gentlemen...
- Hurry!
396
01:00:57,529 --> 01:00:58,530
- Mr. Gu
- Sir
397
01:00:58,614 --> 01:01:00,866
Please make ten copies of this
398
01:01:00,949 --> 01:01:02,242
You'll be paid
399
01:01:03,702 --> 01:01:04,703
Ink!
400
01:01:06,121 --> 01:01:07,039
Take a seat
401
01:01:21,095 --> 01:01:25,724
"Yang Huizhen is a criminal at large"
402
01:01:28,310 --> 01:01:32,731
"An imperial reward is offered for her capture"
403
01:01:37,319 --> 01:01:39,488
What... what's this for?
404
01:01:40,239 --> 01:01:42,616
Isn't it clear?
405
01:01:42,700 --> 01:01:45,619
Her father was a high official in the court
406
01:01:45,703 --> 01:01:48,038
He offended Grand Eunuch Wei
407
01:01:48,122 --> 01:01:50,332
So his entire family is condemned to death
408
01:01:50,416 --> 01:01:53,711
It seems his daughter
escaped with her nanny
409
01:01:53,794 --> 01:01:54,586
But the girl...
410
01:01:54,670 --> 01:01:56,714
What? Have you seen her?
411
01:01:57,423 --> 01:02:00,342
No, I haven't
412
01:02:00,426 --> 01:02:04,722
But if she's the daughter
of an honest official...
413
01:02:06,390 --> 01:02:07,975
Never mind that
414
01:02:08,058 --> 01:02:08,809
Just copy the notice
415
01:02:09,393 --> 01:02:10,352
Yes, sir
416
01:02:11,979 --> 01:02:13,564
Why can't they let her live?
417
01:02:14,106 --> 01:02:16,900
The county has no say in the matter
418
01:02:16,984 --> 01:02:19,737
Please start drawing, Mr. Gu
419
01:02:19,820 --> 01:02:20,487
Sir!
420
01:02:22,030 --> 01:02:22,823
Sir!
421
01:02:22,906 --> 01:02:25,492
A Captain of the Eastern Group
is on his way here
422
01:02:26,952 --> 01:02:28,787
We'd better receive him
423
01:02:28,871 --> 01:02:29,538
Unlock the gate and let him in
424
01:02:30,038 --> 01:02:30,581
Yes, sir
425
01:02:31,999 --> 01:02:33,667
The Magistrate?
426
01:02:33,751 --> 01:02:34,668
I'll tell him myself
427
01:03:02,237 --> 01:03:03,363
They're arriving
428
01:03:17,002 --> 01:03:19,838
- We're honoured by your visit
- Thank you
429
01:03:25,302 --> 01:03:26,470
Magistrate...
430
01:03:27,596 --> 01:03:30,974
Your county is surprisingly lively
431
01:03:34,520 --> 01:03:37,481
- Please forgive us
- Not possible
432
01:03:40,150 --> 01:03:42,319
Your county is sheltering criminals
wanted by the Imperial Court
433
01:03:42,402 --> 01:03:46,573
- The penalties are grave
- We are at fault
434
01:03:52,204 --> 01:03:53,956
What do you plan to do about it?
435
01:03:59,086 --> 01:04:02,840
Sir, I've received orders from the Ministry of Justice
to arrest Yang Huizhen
436
01:04:02,923 --> 01:04:05,175
A wanted poster has been issued
437
01:04:05,259 --> 01:04:08,846
Copies will be posted tomorrow
on the main thoroughfares
438
01:04:08,929 --> 01:04:11,139
I will dispatch more constables
to find and arrest her
439
01:04:11,348 --> 01:04:11,974
You fool!
440
01:04:14,768 --> 01:04:17,396
You think your men can catch her?
441
01:04:18,522 --> 01:04:22,401
We can raise the reward for catching her
442
01:04:22,484 --> 01:04:23,986
Out of the question!
443
01:04:24,695 --> 01:04:27,406
She'll be alerted and will get away!
444
01:04:29,533 --> 01:04:32,035
But the Ministry...
445
01:04:32,452 --> 01:04:34,121
I'm in charge now
446
01:04:35,747 --> 01:04:39,001
Listen, the Commander will be here soon
447
01:04:39,084 --> 01:04:40,544
You'd better tread carefully
448
01:04:41,211 --> 01:04:43,797
Please advise me
449
01:04:44,631 --> 01:04:46,091
Destroy the posters
450
01:04:46,174 --> 01:04:48,677
Have your most able men on standby
451
01:05:03,317 --> 01:05:05,485
Mr. Gu, stop copying! You'd better go
452
01:05:06,069 --> 01:05:07,237
Yes, sir
453
01:05:16,163 --> 01:05:19,249
- Mother! We must leave!
- What happened to your face?
454
01:05:19,333 --> 01:05:20,500
Quick!
455
01:05:24,546 --> 01:05:25,672
Come on, hurry!
456
01:05:30,594 --> 01:05:31,678
Quick!
457
01:05:42,230 --> 01:05:44,524
- Should I hide in the temple?
- Yes
458
01:05:44,608 --> 01:05:46,693
- Be careful!
- I will
459
01:05:46,777 --> 01:05:48,820
- Watch out for thieves
- Hurry!
460
01:05:48,904 --> 01:05:50,030
Take care!
461
01:06:08,423 --> 01:06:09,424
Miss Yang!
462
01:06:18,058 --> 01:06:19,017
Miss Yang!
463
01:06:20,352 --> 01:06:21,520
Miss Yang!
464
01:06:25,565 --> 01:06:26,566
Shengzhai!
465
01:06:38,078 --> 01:06:38,704
Mr. Shi!
466
01:06:39,371 --> 01:06:41,748
Who are you looking for?
467
01:06:44,042 --> 01:06:47,671
Have you seen Miss Yang?
468
01:06:47,754 --> 01:06:48,797
No, I'm blind
469
01:06:49,881 --> 01:06:50,882
I'm sorry
470
01:06:54,720 --> 01:06:58,515
She and the old lady have left already
471
01:07:03,311 --> 01:07:03,979
Mr. Shi!
472
01:07:04,062 --> 01:07:06,148
She asked me to tell you
to run for your life
473
01:07:06,773 --> 01:07:09,317
- Where did she go?
- I don't know
474
01:07:10,068 --> 01:07:11,987
I must find her
475
01:07:23,707 --> 01:07:24,583
Mr. Shi!
476
01:07:27,252 --> 01:07:28,253
Mr. Shi!
477
01:07:32,549 --> 01:07:35,093
Who are you really?
478
01:07:36,261 --> 01:07:38,138
Well, I'm not blind
479
01:07:38,221 --> 01:07:40,557
- Those people...
- Quiet!
480
01:07:51,651 --> 01:07:52,819
Don't move
481
01:08:16,885 --> 01:08:17,719
Run!
482
01:09:12,190 --> 01:09:13,316
General Shi
483
01:09:14,734 --> 01:09:15,652
Show yourself!
484
01:09:16,111 --> 01:09:17,445
He knows you!
485
01:09:40,844 --> 01:09:41,595
Mr. Gu
486
01:09:42,596 --> 01:09:44,764
Stay away from these people
487
01:09:46,057 --> 01:09:47,851
They're fugitives
488
01:09:52,731 --> 01:09:53,273
Run!
489
01:09:55,650 --> 01:09:56,401
Hurry!
490
01:12:39,564 --> 01:12:40,690
I'm all right
491
01:13:16,768 --> 01:13:19,729
- Why are you back here?
- Unfinished business
492
01:13:19,813 --> 01:13:23,691
You're wanted! The agents from
the Eastern Group are chasing you!
493
01:13:23,775 --> 01:13:25,443
What's your plan?
494
01:13:25,527 --> 01:13:27,404
I'll be ready for them
495
01:13:31,449 --> 01:13:34,202
You'll take on all of them?
496
01:13:35,745 --> 01:13:37,080
You should go, Mr. Gu
497
01:13:40,083 --> 01:13:42,669
I can't just leave
498
01:13:45,797 --> 01:13:46,589
Why not?
499
01:13:47,424 --> 01:13:49,717
We're almost like a married couple
500
01:13:49,801 --> 01:13:51,302
We should help each other
501
01:13:53,680 --> 01:13:57,517
That's all over,
don't mention it again
502
01:14:06,943 --> 01:14:10,864
Then just think of me as
a friend who wants to help
503
01:14:12,824 --> 01:14:14,951
This is a life-or-death fight
504
01:14:15,034 --> 01:14:18,079
How do you think you could help?
505
01:14:19,080 --> 01:14:23,793
It will take strategic planning to
win a fight like this
506
01:14:31,593 --> 01:14:34,012
And you have a strategy?
507
01:14:34,387 --> 01:14:37,932
We're outnumbered,
we need a strategy to win
508
01:14:43,897 --> 01:14:48,318
If you'll just trust me, I'm sure I can help
509
01:14:56,910 --> 01:14:59,329
I'm in great danger now
510
01:15:00,205 --> 01:15:03,416
I have no choice but to trust you
511
01:15:03,625 --> 01:15:04,375
Good!
512
01:15:06,961 --> 01:15:09,589
- Then you...
- ...but I don't want to get you involved
513
01:15:09,672 --> 01:15:10,924
Don't worry about me
514
01:15:11,007 --> 01:15:13,801
Just tell me what's behind all this
515
01:15:15,386 --> 01:15:18,139
"Know thyself and victory is thine"
516
01:16:41,222 --> 01:16:42,056
Lu Ding'an...
517
01:16:50,315 --> 01:16:52,400
Pay those scoundrels no heed
518
01:17:03,661 --> 01:17:07,415
Two days ago I wrote to the Emperor
519
01:17:07,498 --> 01:17:11,502
I sent the report of your investigation
520
01:17:12,086 --> 01:17:15,173
It lists the 24 crimes of Eunuch Wei
521
01:17:16,090 --> 01:17:19,177
And the illegal activities
of the Eastern Group
522
01:17:19,761 --> 01:17:21,262
Here are some copies
523
01:17:21,346 --> 01:17:26,142
Take them to our friends in Donglin Academy
524
01:17:27,393 --> 01:17:30,063
Your report might not
reach the Emperor
525
01:17:30,688 --> 01:17:31,856
Then I shall seek an audience
with His Majesty
526
01:17:31,939 --> 01:17:32,732
That might work
527
01:17:40,698 --> 01:17:42,784
But if the report falls into
Eunuch Wei's hands...
528
01:17:42,867 --> 01:17:43,910
...he will be merciless
529
01:17:44,619 --> 01:17:48,164
I won't let that stop me
530
01:17:50,708 --> 01:17:51,751
Sir...
531
01:17:51,834 --> 01:17:54,587
An imperial envoy is here
with men from the Eastern Group
532
01:17:58,800 --> 01:18:00,426
Prepare to receive him
533
01:18:00,551 --> 01:18:01,177
Yes, sir
534
01:18:32,208 --> 01:18:34,627
- Your Excellency
- A decree from His Majesty
535
01:18:34,711 --> 01:18:35,712
Yes, sir
536
01:18:35,795 --> 01:18:37,046
Shall we proceed?
537
01:18:37,130 --> 01:18:38,381
Certainly
538
01:18:40,675 --> 01:18:43,219
All kneel to receive
His Majesty's decree
539
01:18:46,305 --> 01:18:47,014
Long live the Emperor
540
01:18:49,142 --> 01:18:54,105
"Yang Lian, you are hereby summoned..."
541
01:18:54,188 --> 01:18:59,485
"...to an immediate audience
with His Majesty"
542
01:18:59,569 --> 01:19:01,237
"By the Emperor's command"
543
01:19:05,199 --> 01:19:06,701
Long live the Emperor!
544
01:19:59,295 --> 01:20:00,463
Yang Lian
545
01:20:01,464 --> 01:20:06,511
Is it correct that you
mentioned my name...
546
01:20:06,594 --> 01:20:09,972
...in your report to the Emperor?
547
01:20:10,056 --> 01:20:11,265
Yes
548
01:20:11,349 --> 01:20:14,268
You've made false accusations
against Eunuch Wei
549
01:20:14,352 --> 01:20:17,313
I reported only facts!
550
01:20:20,942 --> 01:20:22,777
Very forthright!
551
01:20:24,153 --> 01:20:28,658
But you have embezzled two million taels
from military funds...
552
01:20:29,492 --> 01:20:31,327
What do you say to that?
553
01:20:32,286 --> 01:20:34,205
It's outrageous
554
01:20:34,288 --> 01:20:36,958
If you accuse me of such crimes...
555
01:20:37,041 --> 01:20:39,919
...no-one will believe a word of it
556
01:20:41,629 --> 01:20:43,089
So you won't confess?
557
01:20:43,714 --> 01:20:46,676
You forged an Imperial Edict
to get me here
558
01:20:46,759 --> 01:20:48,386
I'll inform His Majesty
559
01:20:54,809 --> 01:20:55,768
Apply torture
560
01:21:20,835 --> 01:21:23,462
My father suffered at their hands
561
01:21:24,422 --> 01:21:26,507
They tortured him to death
562
01:21:27,300 --> 01:21:29,969
Generals Shi and Lu...
563
01:21:30,803 --> 01:21:33,139
...helped me to escape from the capital
564
01:21:38,311 --> 01:21:40,438
That's Mr. Shi and Dr. Lu
565
01:21:46,110 --> 01:21:49,780
But Eunuch Wei was relentless
566
01:21:50,990 --> 01:21:54,660
He had Eastern Group agents
scour the land to find us
567
01:21:56,579 --> 01:22:01,834
The generals took me to the
very border of the country
568
01:24:47,583 --> 01:24:48,209
Go!
569
01:25:24,370 --> 01:25:25,287
Go!
570
01:25:37,633 --> 01:25:38,342
That way
571
01:26:20,634 --> 01:26:21,594
Hide
572
01:26:32,855 --> 01:26:33,355
Go!
573
01:27:26,909 --> 01:27:29,161
Do not be alarmed
574
01:27:29,245 --> 01:27:31,372
They will not dare trouble you here
575
01:28:12,621 --> 01:28:14,498
Did you see three people passing this way?
576
01:28:15,457 --> 01:28:18,085
Before he died, he told his disciples...
577
01:28:18,168 --> 01:28:19,128
I'm talking to you!
578
01:29:34,787 --> 01:29:36,246
What happened here?
579
01:29:39,166 --> 01:29:43,087
A while ago your men
stooped to violence
580
01:29:43,170 --> 01:29:45,756
Fortunately we intervened...
581
01:29:47,424 --> 01:29:49,927
...and saved those people from grievous harm
582
01:29:50,636 --> 01:29:51,637
Sir...
583
01:29:59,103 --> 01:30:00,312
You're a monk
584
01:30:00,396 --> 01:30:02,648
You should practice meditation in your temple
585
01:30:02,731 --> 01:30:04,775
Not meddle in worldly affairs
586
01:31:44,041 --> 01:31:46,752
There is no reason to shed blood
in a Buddhist land
587
01:31:49,046 --> 01:31:52,090
Master, they will surely go on
to make more trouble
588
01:31:53,383 --> 01:31:55,093
You have travelled far
589
01:31:55,177 --> 01:31:57,971
Please take some rest in our monastery
590
01:32:22,788 --> 01:32:23,747
Please...
591
01:32:28,210 --> 01:32:29,920
This way
592
01:32:54,069 --> 01:32:56,905
We stayed in the monastery for two years
593
01:32:57,823 --> 01:33:01,660
Abbot Huiyuan taught me
how to defend myself
594
01:33:08,542 --> 01:33:10,711
The world may be vast...
595
01:33:10,794 --> 01:33:13,714
...but there is no safe place for us
596
01:33:13,797 --> 01:33:17,384
Maybe Abbot Huiyuan could help again...
597
01:33:17,467 --> 01:33:18,635
He will not
598
01:33:18,719 --> 01:33:20,387
What about Magistrate Xu Zhengqing?
599
01:33:20,470 --> 01:33:21,847
A just man like him will surely help
600
01:33:25,976 --> 01:33:29,521
They say Eastern Group commander
Men Da is coming
601
01:33:30,230 --> 01:33:32,065
It's a purported military exercise
602
01:33:32,149 --> 01:33:34,234
But in fact he and his deputy Nie Qiu
are after you
603
01:33:34,943 --> 01:33:36,695
What will you do?
604
01:33:37,988 --> 01:33:42,826
I want to ambush them en route
605
01:33:44,620 --> 01:33:45,787
No
606
01:33:45,871 --> 01:33:47,414
We must find a way to sap their strength
607
01:33:49,750 --> 01:33:50,709
HOW?
608
01:33:51,752 --> 01:33:53,712
Here's a map of Fort Jinglu
609
01:33:55,797 --> 01:33:57,507
You know the lie of this land
610
01:34:01,553 --> 01:34:05,724
We should set a trap for them right here
611
01:34:08,935 --> 01:34:13,857
I've been a student of military strategy
since I was a child
612
01:34:14,816 --> 01:34:17,653
If they can be lured here...
613
01:34:17,736 --> 01:34:20,822
...I can find a way to crush them!
614
01:34:36,880 --> 01:34:37,964
Lu Qiong! What's the matter?
615
01:34:41,259 --> 01:34:44,721
Miss Yang, Ouyang left for
Green Bamboo Hill this morning
616
01:34:46,932 --> 01:34:50,477
Could he be retreating?
617
01:34:51,978 --> 01:34:52,896
No
618
01:34:54,147 --> 01:34:55,941
I think Men Da's men are arriving
619
01:35:01,697 --> 01:35:04,783
We can't let Ouyang Nian make contact
620
01:35:52,581 --> 01:35:53,373
Wait!
621
01:35:53,665 --> 01:35:55,625
They're Men Da's bodyguards
622
01:35:55,709 --> 01:35:56,710
They're very highly skilled
623
01:35:56,793 --> 01:35:59,504
Take them one at a time
624
01:36:14,644 --> 01:36:15,312
Go!
625
01:40:59,220 --> 01:41:00,055
Captain!
626
01:41:00,555 --> 01:41:01,181
Captain!
627
01:41:01,264 --> 01:41:02,223
Leave me alone
628
01:41:08,813 --> 01:41:10,982
"Office of the Magistrate"
629
01:41:22,118 --> 01:41:23,078
Captain!
630
01:41:26,039 --> 01:41:27,082
Magistrate...
631
01:41:27,165 --> 01:41:28,166
Sir!
632
01:41:29,375 --> 01:41:30,960
Bring a brush and ink
633
01:41:31,753 --> 01:41:33,171
Write a letter for me
634
01:41:33,296 --> 01:41:34,380
Yes, Captain
635
01:41:37,926 --> 01:41:39,135
Write...
636
01:41:39,219 --> 01:41:40,220
Yes?
637
01:41:41,763 --> 01:41:45,683
"To Commander Men Da
of the Eastern Group"
638
01:41:46,893 --> 01:41:50,522
"Survivors from Donglin Academy lie in wait here"
639
01:41:51,731 --> 01:41:53,525
"Halt your advance"
640
01:41:54,484 --> 01:41:58,488
"Ouyang Nian"
641
01:42:14,963 --> 01:42:16,589
Dispatch it immediately
642
01:42:18,133 --> 01:42:19,801
He has already left the capital
643
01:42:21,052 --> 01:42:21,845
Hurry!
644
01:42:24,430 --> 01:42:27,851
If there's any delay,
I'll have your head
645
01:42:27,934 --> 01:42:28,893
Yes, sir
646
01:42:39,946 --> 01:42:40,989
Who was that?
647
01:42:42,574 --> 01:42:43,408
Nobody
648
01:42:44,993 --> 01:42:46,369
Keep everyone out
649
01:42:46,452 --> 01:42:49,873
Yes, sir, I've told the guards outside
650
01:42:52,125 --> 01:42:54,085
Captain, your wounds...
651
01:42:55,920 --> 01:42:57,672
I've taken medicine
652
01:42:57,755 --> 01:42:59,591
Now I must lie still
653
01:43:01,259 --> 01:43:03,386
I must have quiet
654
01:43:03,469 --> 01:43:04,470
Yes, Captain
655
01:43:29,370 --> 01:43:31,164
- General Lu
- Magistrate Xu
656
01:43:31,247 --> 01:43:32,916
He's badly wounded
657
01:43:48,514 --> 01:43:49,224
Who is it?
658
01:43:51,601 --> 01:43:54,354
Captain, your wounds are grave
659
01:43:54,437 --> 01:43:56,064
I've brought a doctor
660
01:43:58,191 --> 01:43:59,901
I told you...
661
01:44:01,486 --> 01:44:02,904
...to let no-one in!
662
01:44:09,369 --> 01:44:10,495
It’s you!
663
01:44:11,329 --> 01:44:12,497
Captain Ouyang
664
01:44:19,045 --> 01:44:20,171
Lu Ding'an...
665
01:44:21,798 --> 01:44:23,091
You timed this well
666
01:44:23,716 --> 01:44:26,386
I'm here to treat your wounds
667
01:45:24,777 --> 01:45:25,945
We must lure Men Da here
668
01:45:31,200 --> 01:45:32,535
Write to him!
669
01:45:55,558 --> 01:45:57,268
A letter for His Excellency
670
01:45:58,811 --> 01:45:59,354
Wait
671
01:45:59,437 --> 01:46:00,313
Yes, sir
672
01:46:10,031 --> 01:46:10,823
What is it?
673
01:46:10,907 --> 01:46:13,326
Sir, a message from Ouyang Nian
674
01:46:14,369 --> 01:46:15,495
What does he say?
675
01:46:20,750 --> 01:46:25,004
"Everything is ready for your arrival"
676
01:46:27,673 --> 01:46:29,384
He says they are fully prepared
677
01:46:30,301 --> 01:46:31,719
Then let's advance
678
01:46:32,553 --> 01:46:33,679
Forward!
679
01:48:21,996 --> 01:48:24,290
Men Da will set up base at Fort Jinglu
680
01:48:24,373 --> 01:48:25,291
When?
681
01:48:25,374 --> 01:48:27,460
After he finds Ouyang Nian
682
01:48:28,211 --> 01:48:29,879
How many men are with him?
683
01:48:29,962 --> 01:48:31,297
Around two hundred
684
01:48:32,298 --> 01:48:33,716
We're outnumbered
685
01:48:35,551 --> 01:48:37,136
We start by sapping their morale
686
01:48:40,723 --> 01:48:41,974
I don't understand
687
01:48:42,808 --> 01:48:47,271
Spread the rumour that
Fort Jinglu is haunted
688
01:48:48,689 --> 01:48:50,483
Surely that's too...
689
01:48:52,235 --> 01:48:53,361
No, do it
690
01:48:54,195 --> 01:48:57,823
I think my mother could help with this...
691
01:49:03,663 --> 01:49:05,373
I've seen a ghost!
692
01:49:05,456 --> 01:49:07,041
One night...
693
01:49:07,124 --> 01:49:10,294
...I saw someone standing on the fort
694
01:49:10,378 --> 01:49:14,423
He was this small at first sight
695
01:49:14,507 --> 01:49:16,133
But when I looked again...
696
01:49:16,217 --> 01:49:17,635
...he grew bigger and bigger
697
01:49:17,718 --> 01:49:19,804
I tried to look more carefully.
What a shock!
698
01:49:43,035 --> 01:49:43,869
Sir!
699
01:49:50,835 --> 01:49:52,169
My respects, your Excellency
700
01:49:52,503 --> 01:49:53,879
Have you found Ouyang Nian?
701
01:49:54,380 --> 01:49:55,381
No
702
01:49:55,965 --> 01:49:58,426
Have you been to the fort?
703
01:49:59,802 --> 01:50:00,553
Well?
704
01:50:01,304 --> 01:50:02,513
Your Excellency...
705
01:50:02,597 --> 01:50:08,769
We hear the place is in ruins,
ravaged by wars
706
01:50:12,523 --> 01:50:13,524
Well then, clean it up
707
01:50:16,902 --> 01:50:18,154
Sir...
708
01:50:18,863 --> 01:50:21,240
It's said that... the place is dirty
709
01:50:22,867 --> 01:50:23,659
Meaning what?
710
01:50:25,161 --> 01:50:26,412
It's rumoured that...
711
01:50:28,539 --> 01:50:29,915
...there are ghosts
712
01:50:31,125 --> 01:50:32,293
That's ridiculous
713
01:50:33,628 --> 01:50:35,254
Don't listen to such talk
714
01:50:35,921 --> 01:50:36,672
MOVE in there tomorrow
715
01:50:40,885 --> 01:50:41,886
Yes, sir
716
01:51:43,864 --> 01:51:44,740
Station a few men outside
717
01:51:44,824 --> 01:51:45,449
Yes, sir
718
01:51:45,533 --> 01:51:46,534
You four, stand guard
719
01:51:46,617 --> 01:51:47,284
Yes, sir
720
01:51:48,703 --> 01:51:49,662
Go in
721
01:52:24,822 --> 01:52:25,781
Chief...
722
01:52:52,433 --> 01:52:54,143
You! Stop!
723
01:53:07,364 --> 01:53:08,699
Stop! Stop!
724
01:53:10,701 --> 01:53:11,452
What's going on?
725
01:53:11,535 --> 01:53:12,203
Look!
726
01:53:17,625 --> 01:53:18,417
Come on
727
01:53:57,581 --> 01:53:58,582
Ready?
728
01:54:08,884 --> 01:54:10,052
What do you want?
729
01:54:33,367 --> 01:54:35,160
Ghosts!
730
01:54:38,330 --> 01:54:39,665
Ghosts!
731
01:54:41,750 --> 01:54:42,835
Sir!
732
01:54:42,918 --> 01:54:44,336
There are ghosts outside!
733
01:55:00,811 --> 01:55:02,229
Did this really happen?
734
01:55:02,313 --> 01:55:05,441
Yes, I saw them myself
735
01:55:07,151 --> 01:55:10,863
I've heard many tales about
ghosts and demons
736
01:55:12,114 --> 01:55:13,657
BUt I've never seen one
737
01:55:14,491 --> 01:55:16,118
I'd like to see for myself
738
01:55:20,039 --> 01:55:23,292
Sir, you have the burden of command here
739
01:55:23,834 --> 01:55:26,128
I don't think you should take the risk
740
01:55:27,212 --> 01:55:28,881
Ghosts won't bother us
741
01:55:31,800 --> 01:55:34,386
It's said they fear violent men!
742
01:55:35,095 --> 01:55:36,013
But...
743
01:55:40,351 --> 01:55:42,144
Don't fall for this nonsense
744
01:55:42,227 --> 01:55:46,398
The stupid locals spread these
rumours to make trouble
745
01:55:46,482 --> 01:55:50,152
But our men believe the stories
746
01:55:55,866 --> 01:55:59,912
Maybe this is all a plot
747
01:56:02,331 --> 01:56:04,708
What do you think, Magistrate?
748
01:56:08,045 --> 01:56:10,214
Yes, Your Excellency is surely right
749
01:56:22,851 --> 01:56:24,353
He doesn't believe it?
750
01:56:31,026 --> 01:56:34,321
It seems he's starting to
suspect the magistrate
751
01:56:38,492 --> 01:56:40,536
No need for all this trouble
752
01:56:40,619 --> 01:56:43,622
Let's just kill them in the
magistrate's office tonight
753
01:56:43,706 --> 01:56:45,249
That would ruin our plan
754
01:56:45,332 --> 01:56:49,044
We should lure them here tomorrow night
755
01:56:54,383 --> 01:56:57,970
Then let's send Men Da a gift tomorrow
756
01:57:12,651 --> 01:57:13,777
It's Ouyang Nian
757
01:57:20,576 --> 01:57:21,535
Magistrate...
758
01:57:21,618 --> 01:57:22,202
Sir!
759
01:57:23,662 --> 01:57:26,707
Where was Ouyang Nian's body found?
760
01:57:26,790 --> 01:57:28,667
Near Fort Jinglu
761
01:57:37,843 --> 01:57:40,137
Captain Ouyang died in your area
762
01:57:40,220 --> 01:57:41,889
Evidently he was murdered
763
01:57:41,972 --> 01:57:43,098
What do you have to say?
764
01:57:44,600 --> 01:57:45,851
I am to blame
765
01:57:53,484 --> 01:57:54,651
Excellent!
766
01:57:55,194 --> 01:57:56,487
Guards!
767
01:57:56,570 --> 01:57:59,490
Take him away and confine him
768
01:58:00,866 --> 01:58:01,742
Your Excellencies...
769
01:58:02,534 --> 01:58:04,870
I have something to report!
770
01:58:10,751 --> 01:58:11,794
Speak
771
01:58:13,128 --> 01:58:16,131
It's confidential, could you...
772
01:58:30,479 --> 01:58:31,438
Now, speak
773
01:58:38,529 --> 01:58:39,738
Yang Huizhen!
774
01:58:43,826 --> 01:58:45,202
Isn't she Yang Liam's daughter?
775
01:58:45,869 --> 01:58:47,037
Yes
776
01:58:47,121 --> 01:58:49,373
She has two renegade generals with her
777
01:58:50,290 --> 01:58:51,291
Splendid
778
01:58:52,167 --> 01:58:53,961
All three of them are here
779
01:58:56,046 --> 01:58:56,588
Who else?
780
01:58:57,881 --> 01:59:01,385
I heard they are gathering bandits
781
01:59:01,468 --> 01:59:05,264
They plan to storm into town
to kidnap you
782
01:59:08,392 --> 01:59:09,768
We'd better strike first
783
01:59:09,852 --> 01:59:11,728
Sir, if you permit me to
command the troops...
784
01:59:11,812 --> 01:59:13,730
...I can finish them all off tonight
785
02:00:11,288 --> 02:00:13,957
We're ready, Sir
786
02:02:07,529 --> 02:02:08,739
Help!
787
02:02:12,451 --> 02:02:13,660
Don't move
788
02:02:18,582 --> 02:02:19,750
What is it?
789
02:02:19,833 --> 02:02:21,710
Sir, it's... true!
790
02:02:21,793 --> 02:02:22,627
An ambush?
791
02:02:22,711 --> 02:02:23,462
Ghosts!
792
02:02:25,630 --> 02:02:26,590
Two dead!
793
02:02:30,260 --> 02:02:32,721
Sir, the rumours are true
794
02:02:32,804 --> 02:02:35,015
Ridiculous! Be alert for an ambush
795
02:02:48,403 --> 02:02:48,987
What is it?
796
02:02:49,071 --> 02:02:50,155
Look, sir...
797
02:02:57,162 --> 02:02:58,372
Sir, maybe we should...
798
02:02:58,455 --> 02:03:00,082
Try to calm them down!
799
02:03:02,918 --> 02:03:04,127
Hold your positions!
800
02:03:42,916 --> 02:03:44,292
Sir...
801
02:03:44,376 --> 02:03:46,128
Please tell the commander...
802
02:03:46,211 --> 02:03:48,422
Men can't fight ghosts
803
02:03:49,172 --> 02:03:52,050
We should return in daylight
804
02:03:52,134 --> 02:03:53,760
We're soldiers, we've done terrible things
805
02:03:53,844 --> 02:03:57,931
Our deeds have spawned ghosts!
806
02:04:03,270 --> 02:04:04,563
Sir, I think...
807
02:04:05,814 --> 02:04:07,816
You're usually a sharp fellow!
808
02:04:07,899 --> 02:04:10,569
Can't you see this is a plot to trick us?
809
02:04:10,652 --> 02:04:11,653
Yes, sir
810
02:04:11,736 --> 02:04:15,198
To make us fear we've
offended the gods
811
02:04:16,074 --> 02:04:17,492
You've attained high rank
812
02:04:17,576 --> 02:04:20,036
How can you believe such nonsense?
813
02:04:20,120 --> 02:04:24,166
Sir, I've just talked with other officers...
814
02:04:24,249 --> 02:04:25,333
What? Mutiny?
815
02:04:31,882 --> 02:04:33,175
Don't panic! Protect His Excellency!
816
02:05:17,636 --> 02:05:18,470
Don't let her get away!
817
02:06:17,862 --> 02:06:18,863
It's Shi Wenqiao
818
02:08:35,083 --> 02:08:36,793
Sir, they must be inside
819
02:09:01,401 --> 02:09:02,152
Someone's there
820
02:10:20,980 --> 02:10:21,981
Sir...
821
02:10:23,066 --> 02:10:24,400
I'll keep watch here
822
02:10:24,943 --> 02:10:26,736
You two go in and search
823
02:11:52,864 --> 02:11:55,700
Miss Yang, please spare me!
824
02:11:55,992 --> 02:11:59,203
"A woman's empathy is her weakness"
825
02:14:29,687 --> 02:14:32,398
"Funerary Tablet of Yang Lian"
826
02:18:46,360 --> 02:18:47,361
Miss Yang!
827
02:18:55,995 --> 02:18:57,163
It's you!
828
02:19:12,345 --> 02:19:14,138
Miss Yang!
829
02:19:32,406 --> 02:19:33,449
Miss Yang!
830
02:20:23,374 --> 02:20:24,875
Master, have you seen Miss Yang?
831
02:20:28,170 --> 02:20:30,005
Where is she?
832
02:20:34,552 --> 02:20:36,720
Have you seen Miss Yang?
833
02:21:19,472 --> 02:21:20,431
Mother!
834
02:21:24,351 --> 02:21:25,853
Have you seen Miss Yang?
835
02:21:26,979 --> 02:21:28,105
Yes, I saw her
836
02:21:28,814 --> 02:21:29,940
Where is she?
837
02:21:35,905 --> 02:21:37,198
She asks you not to look for her
838
02:21:42,578 --> 02:21:44,163
I must find her
839
02:24:30,996 --> 02:24:34,625
"I have entered the monastery.
The Gu family has its heir"
840
02:27:02,689 --> 02:27:05,526
Yang Huizhen, this matter remains unresolved
841
02:27:05,651 --> 02:27:08,779
If I attain enlightenment, you will follow me
842
02:27:09,488 --> 02:27:11,782
Gu Shengzhai is in danger
843
02:27:11,865 --> 02:27:13,951
Go with General Shi
844
02:29:04,728 --> 02:29:07,022
"Wanted: Gu Shengzhai"
845
02:30:18,010 --> 02:30:18,885
That's him!
846
02:30:21,096 --> 02:30:22,264
Catch him!
847
02:30:55,047 --> 02:30:55,964
Run!
848
02:32:02,322 --> 02:32:03,365
Retreat!
849
02:33:20,442 --> 02:33:22,110
That's their commander-in-chief, Xu
850
02:35:20,228 --> 02:35:21,354
General Shi
851
02:35:22,022 --> 02:35:22,939
Miss Yang
852
02:35:26,526 --> 02:35:29,070
I'm the new commander of the Eastern Group, Xu
853
02:35:29,154 --> 02:35:31,740
My respects to General Shi
854
02:35:32,282 --> 02:35:32,991
I am honoured
855
02:35:33,700 --> 02:35:35,744
His Excellency Eunuch Wei orders me...
856
02:35:35,827 --> 02:35:37,996
...to invite you to the capital for consultations
857
02:35:40,749 --> 02:35:43,877
Please inform Eunuch Wei that
Miss Yang and I...
858
02:35:43,960 --> 02:35:46,046
...have retired from service to the Court
859
02:35:46,129 --> 02:35:48,131
We will not return to the capital
860
02:35:49,174 --> 02:35:52,719
Then I should say that
you're to be put on trial
861
02:35:54,220 --> 02:35:56,431
All the more reason not to obey
862
02:35:57,015 --> 02:36:00,185
Then there is nothing I can do for you
863
02:36:01,853 --> 02:36:04,564
I suggest you reconsider
864
02:37:18,596 --> 02:37:19,889
You take the fat one
865
02:37:21,808 --> 02:37:22,350
Go!
866
02:39:08,331 --> 02:39:09,290
Stay back!
867
02:42:29,615 --> 02:42:31,159
Commander Xu
868
02:42:32,243 --> 02:42:34,537
You are Abbot Huiyuan?
869
02:42:35,288 --> 02:42:36,372
I am
870
02:42:39,459 --> 02:42:41,419
You are celebrated in monastic circles
871
02:42:42,128 --> 02:42:46,257
Why are you harbouring criminals?
872
02:42:46,340 --> 02:42:48,342
Isn't your reputation at risk?
873
02:42:50,470 --> 02:42:53,765
I've not turned my back
on the secular world
874
02:42:53,848 --> 02:42:56,726
General Shi once held high rank
875
02:42:56,809 --> 02:42:58,936
Miss Yang is from a noble family
876
02:42:59,479 --> 02:43:04,317
Evil men attacked them,
so they fled in despair
877
02:43:04,400 --> 02:43:06,235
They wished to live in peace and seclusion
878
02:43:06,319 --> 02:43:10,782
But they have been hounded
by agents of the Eastern Group
879
02:43:11,532 --> 02:43:13,701
The agents do their duty
880
02:43:14,744 --> 02:43:19,332
You know how unjustly the
Donglin Academy is persecuted
881
02:43:20,625 --> 02:43:23,836
For Buddha's sake,
show compassion and mercy
882
02:43:25,713 --> 02:43:27,882
A man cannot compromise
883
02:43:27,965 --> 02:43:30,927
And the Emperor's edicts must be obeyed
884
02:43:33,054 --> 02:43:37,517
Tell Eunuch Wei that they've entered the monastery
885
02:43:37,600 --> 02:43:41,521
On my advice, they've renounced worldly affairs
886
02:43:42,355 --> 02:43:46,526
It's beyond reason to hear a monk
challenging the law!
887
02:43:47,276 --> 02:43:48,903
Commander Xu...
888
02:43:48,986 --> 02:43:52,073
You were once a petty clerk
in the eunuchs' bureau
889
02:43:52,156 --> 02:43:54,784
How dare you disturb our peace?
890
02:43:55,910 --> 02:43:56,536
Now go
891
02:43:58,412 --> 02:44:00,998
I will arrest you for sheltering criminals!
892
02:44:02,875 --> 02:44:04,877
Get this evil creature out of my sight
893
02:45:42,850 --> 02:45:43,935
Lay down your weapons
894
02:46:24,183 --> 02:46:24,558
Stay back!
895
02:48:18,631 --> 02:48:19,590
Depart
896
02:48:45,991 --> 02:48:46,784
Stay back!
897
02:48:56,252 --> 02:48:56,961
Master!
898
02:48:57,044 --> 02:48:58,629
His evil is not yet expunged
899
02:48:59,255 --> 02:49:00,089
General Shi!
900
02:51:33,867 --> 02:51:34,868
Master
901
02:51:38,998 --> 02:51:41,500
Master, please take me in
902
02:51:44,169 --> 02:51:46,547
You are not free of worldly bonds.
Go back
903
02:51:52,011 --> 02:51:55,514
Master, I've killed many people
904
02:51:57,099 --> 02:52:00,227
Phantoms haunt my dreams at night
905
02:52:02,187 --> 02:52:04,106
Sometimes I have visions
906
02:52:05,399 --> 02:52:07,943
Sometimes I feel gnawing pains
907
02:52:10,696 --> 02:52:13,407
I wake in a cold sweat
908
02:52:14,408 --> 02:52:16,660
I have no wish...
909
02:52:18,120 --> 02:52:21,915
...other than to end my days
in the monastery
910
02:52:22,791 --> 02:52:26,587
Good! If you repent, you'll be saved
911
02:52:27,421 --> 02:52:29,256
Penitence is the answer
912
02:52:31,925 --> 02:52:36,513
Master, take me in
or I shall kneel here forever
913
02:52:39,600 --> 02:52:42,227
The sea of suffering is boundless,
come ashore
914
02:52:42,311 --> 02:52:43,354
Arise
915
02:56:17,818 --> 02:56:18,569
Brother!
916
02:56:21,863 --> 02:56:22,447
Father!
917
02:59:27,799 --> 02:59:31,762
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