Your Honor, Absurd King is making a wild
guess, and his accusations are unfounded. Lo Biu bore Cheung Tai-shan no grudges,
why would he kill him? Lo killed him to silence him. He ordered
Cheung to give false testimony 20 years ago. He got Ha-hau Yung killed! He was the mastermind behind the
case of the missing gold! To Kong and Ha-hau Yung were suspects
because they were armed bodyguards. Only the two of them knew
the secret escort route. Unfortunately, everyone neglected one point.
Someone else
knew. Lo Biu! He told the bandits about the secret route. This is injustice, Your Honor.
It's true I know of the route. But before we left, I became gravely ill.
I couldn't go along. How could I have colluded with the bandits?
How could I be the mastermind? You were brilliant. You feigned illness
and created an alibi. Your Honor, this is as clear as day. He
colluded with the bandits. To and Ha-hau fought hard against the
bandits, but they were defeated. Lo profited at their expense. Your Honor,
he's making false allegations.
He has no evidence to prove it. You want evidence? I'll let you have it. Your Honor, I'd like to call To Kong to
testify and submit an exhibit in court. Call him. Greetings, Your Honor. You were in charge of escorting 200,000
taels of gold for Master Chin, If you see the cache of gold again,
would you recognize it? We examined the gold over and over. Even if it's been hidden all this time,
show it to me now and I'll recognize it. Take a look at this gold ingot.
Co
uld it be Master Chin's? Yes, Counsel Poon. "Chin" is carved on the bottom here. The gold ingot is Master Chin's. We found it at Lo's home. This proves he's
the mastermind of the missing gold case. Your Honor. This gold ingot might
not be Master Chin's. It could be Boss Chin's or Mister Chin's. Just because the word "Chin" is carved on
it, doesn't mean it's Master Chin's. Chan Mung-kat, you do live up to your name!
What a forceful rebuttal. So shrewd! But great minds think alike! I went through
this question over and over. Indeed, just the word "Chin"
isn't enough proof. When I looked through the escort service's
receipt records for the cache of gold, everything cleared up. Yam, can you submit the document
to His Honor for his perusal? According to the records, Master Chin loved
calligraphy,particularly,xiao zhuan script. So he carved his last name with this script
on every gold ingot. Your Honor, it's recorded here. Is the word "Chin" on this gold ingot
in xiao zhuan script? Your Hono
r, Chan is a great calligrapher.
Why don't we let him appraise it? Counsel Chan, is it in xiao zhuan script?
It is. This cannot be happening. Your Honor, if Uncle Biu has all that gold,
why would he live so frugally for 20 years? Why be a cop? He could have lived a free and lavish
life with all that gold. There are plenty of possibilities.
He could have lived a free and lavish life. But a woman scammed him of everything
or he gambled it all away. Maybe...he was chicken.
He hid it and didn't dare
use it. I don't care about all
those different possibilities, we found this gold ingot at his home.
It's irrefutable truth. Your Honor, there's just one reason
why it was found in his home. The real murderer secretly hid it there
and framed him for the crime. Your Honor, this is the irrefutable truth.
Before Cheung died, he told me himself the jailer that kept watch of To Kong
in prison bribed him with gold. The real mastermind isn't Lo, it's To! You just said I shouldn't assume that the gold i
ngot is Master Chin's simply
because the word "Chin" is carved on it. Why are you making the same error? You said the jailer
did this under To's order. I can say that Lo Biu wanted to cover it up
so he bribed the jailer. Counsel Poon does have his point. Your Honor, Lo and Ha-hau were like brothers
If he had wanted to harm someone, he would have told Cheung to frame To,
why would he do it to his good brother? You're talking nonsense.
Counsel Chan seems to make sense. Ask Lo why he wanted to harm
Ha-hau. I don't think he'll answer me. My conjecture is they had a falling out
over women, money, or... We outsiders can't know for sure. Just like me and my good sworn brother,
we're friends yet foes. Stop your malicious remarks! He wouldn't have hurt my dad. He's
treated me like his own son all these years. I never said he wasn't good to you. But he did it out of remorse,
he wanted to atone for his sins. I understand. You've treated your dad's
killer like your own father all these years. Now
you know the truth.
You must be heartbroken. It's better this way.
At least I can exonerate your father's name. Unlike Chan, who framed your dad
20 years ago. Now, 20 years later, he's shielding
the person who killed your dad. You're twisting the truth.
The broadsword is the truth. You made this all up!
You planted the evidence and framed him. He has no alibi to prove
he didn't kill Cheung. But you have no proof he was there. Don't make accusations!
You accused one after another. I stand by what
I said. Lo is the murderer. I dare you to say that again!
That's enough. Stop squabbling. We were trying one case,
but now it's become two. Cheung, the only witness to the 20-year-old
missing gold case is now dead. We can't prove who the real mastermind was. But Your Honor, we found
a gold ingot in Lo's home. This proves he was involved, doesn't it?
You're right. You agree. That means Lo has a motive
for killing Cheung. Furthermore, there's blood stain on
his blade, and wounds on his body. It's
irrefutable evidence.
What's the hesitation, Your Honor? Counsel Chan, do you have any proof
to rebuke Counsel Poon? Your Honor, he has nothing to say. If you don't make your verdict, I worry people will say you're shielding
your subordinate and delaying your verdict Stop ranting.
I've made my decision on the case. Cheung Tai-shan was murdered. Be it motive or evidence,
it all points to Lo Biu! The evidence is irrefutable. According Qing legal code
you will be beheaded! Injustice, Your Honor! T
ake Lo Biu to prison to await execution. Injustice!
This is injustice, Your Honor! Uncle Biu! Calm down! Let Uncle Biu go.
This is injustice, Your Honor... Uncle Biu.
You alright? I'm good. I didn't kill Master Chin
nor did I steal his gold! I know. I believe you. I've known you for years.
I know what kind of person you are. Don't worry. We believe you. I'm not afraid of dying.
I don't want my reputation blemished. His Honor doesn't know who the real
mastermind behind the missing gold case is. H
e only said you killed Cheung. Don't worry. There's still plenty of time before the
execution. We'll find a way to get you out. Obviously, Absurd King plotted this. Don't worry. I'll expose him soon. Counsel Chan, you must save Biu! There's us too. We won't let Absurd
put the blame on you. We'll carry on the investigation.
There has to be a lead. We'll be good. We'll investigate
it day and night. Even if we have to turn the county
upside down, we'll find proof. Hear that? The whole gang will hel
p you.
You'll be fine. You'll get out of here. What if I do get out?
You can't win against Absurd King. Just leave me be. You folks go on home.
I'll keep him company tonight. Stay here with him then.
I'll bring you breakfast tomorrow. Though I've only met Uncle Biu a few
times, I'm a good judge of character. He couldn't have done it.
But your father keeps slandering him. He planted the broadsword
as weapon to mislead us into believing To was the murderer Then he framed Lo. He's wicked indeed. Wh
at can do we do now, Dad?
Are you no match for him? Of course not. It's getting late. After a good night's rest,
we can talk about it at length tomorrow. The city gates are closed.
Stay here for the night. Don't worry. I'll help you.
You might find it hard to sleep here. Master, you all right? Seeing you like this makes me worried. So, she's worried about Mo. What were you both doing last night?
Didn't sleep? I kept dreaming last night. You too?
No. I thought, after Chan's return, Absurd King
wo
uld have a great opponent. Indeed! But he lost twice in a row.
He couldn't rebut him at all. How can this be? Chan Mung-kat!
You're not the same as before. What a thing to say about you! He's regressed!
Let them be. This is nothing strange. What's strange is
that we've had a tiger hiding in our midst. When did this happen?
Where is it? Don't worry. That tiger only gobbles up
those with the last name Ha-hau! That's strange! 20 years ago, armed bodyguard
Ha-hau Yung was beheaded for colluding with
the bandits,
killing people and robbing gold. But at the trial last night,
the truth was known. Tell us quick! I want to know! The real murderer is Lo Biu!
Lo Biu? He framed his good friend Ha-hau Yung. Then, acting like he had a good heart
he took care of Yung's son. No wonder's he called Biu. Part of the
character has the word for tiger. He's a tiger in sheep's skin!
You don't know when he'll gobble you up! Head Detective Ha-hau took a thief
for his father? How terrible! He's stupid.
Who's th
e tiger? Who took a thief for his father? I was just repeating what was said
at the court house last night. Listen good. Uncle Biu did not kill my dad.
Absurd King made it all up! The real murderer is To Kong! I know it's hard for you take this all in. How could you have known
the person who raised you, with whom you've lived for 20 years
is your father's killer? Listen good! He didn't kill my father! Talk about it calmly!
Don't be so hotheaded! Police beat me! Who beat on you? Are you hurt? We
can charge you for obstruction
of public places. We'll take you all down to the court house!
No one is allowed to leave! Counsel Chan, you saw what happened.
These police crossed the line. They're so mean!
Bullying us civilians. They weren't bullying you. Just warning you. You did break the law!
What law did we break? According to the Qing legal code telling and listening to stories here
causes obstruction of public places. You might get 20 paddles!
For real? I've got something to attend to.
Tha
t's all for the day. They're just parroting what others said.
Don't take it to heart. It's all your fault.
Everyone's talking about Uncle Biu now. Absurd King's slandering him!
What has that got to do with my dad? If he hadn't made such a big deal
about reopening the case, if he hadn't asked Cheung to testify, he wouldn't have been killed, and Uncle Biu
wouldn't have been made a scapegoat. I know you're mad, but...
I must take on part of the responsibilities. Absurd King is vile indeed,
but I've
made a bad move. Go away! I don't want to see you.
Chun-chun, let's go. Chariot takes the elephant. General moves up.
Chariot moves up. General moves down. No matter what move I make,
the General gets away. How can I capture it? You can't clear up the mess? I'm sure I can take out your general.
We won't know until we play. Chariot moves down. Chariot moves to the side. Cannon moves to the side. Advisor moves down. Cannon moves to the side. General moves to the side. Cannon moves to the side. Ge
neral moves to the side. Horse moves down. My Chariot, Horse and Cannon
are out to get you. Where can your General go? General moves to the side. Chariot moves to the side. Check. Your General can't move out of the castle. You can only make two moves. Move up, and my Cannon will check you, or move to the side,
and my horse will be there for you. It's a no-win situation, it's checkmate. It may not be. Hey! I threw away your Chariot.
You don't have a Cannon. You can't take me out.
Why did you thro
w away my chess piece? This no-win situation is what you'd call
cutting the toes to fit the shoes. This makes wearing shoes
more comfortable. I made the move with my Chariot
and risked being taken by your Elephant so my Horse and Cannon
can take down your General. This is what you'd call
cutting the toes to fit the shoes. I cut your toes and threw away your Chariot
to make me feel comfortable. What's wrong with that? You resort to cheating when you're losing.
Be it a game of chess or when in cou
rt. You know why you lost? It's because you have narrow vision.
You do everything by the books. Unlike you, I see the big picture. You don't have a Chariot. That means
you'll lose the game. You have no witness. I'm the only winner. Listen good. This is not cheating,
it's tactics. I'm the sole winner. It's the same 20 years ago and now. There's not a single Qing legal code
that can help Uncle Biu. Don't be so down. There's
still Counsel Chan and Miss Chun-chun. Come and help! You bought so many t
hings?
I want to make soup. Make soup? I thought we were each going
to think of a way to help Uncle Biu. Where's your father?
Dad was so down, he went out for awhile. Since I couldn't think of a way
to help Uncle Biu, I thought I should make him some soup, so his psoriasis wouldn't itch so much. Kudzu carp meat soup just reduces body
heat. It's of no use for psoriasis. Maybe when he cools down, his
psoriasis won't itch as much. I know. You're making soup for Uncle
as an excuse to make this heart
-warming soup
for Head Detective Ha-Hau, right? Stop being so nosey. It's such a big pot of soup!
We can all drink it. Stop talking. I need you to show me
how to make it. Hurry! You're not supposed to cut it. Scrape it!
Right. Scrape the scales off. Let me give you a hand. No. It's only sincere
when you do it yourself. You said you wanted me to show you how!
Just show me, don't help me. Use your eyes and your mouth,
not your hands to help me, understand? Alright. I've put all the ingredients in.
What kind of heat should we use? High heat. I have to use high heat to make soup for Mo? High heat means boiling.
How am I supposed to know? Boil it with high heat for an hour, then
switch to mild heat, that means slow heat. That's easy! It's high heat first.
Be careful! Dad, you must watch over Uncle Biu! Mo! What is it? Have you eaten yet?
No. Not in the mood. Have some soup. I made you
kudzu carp meat soup. It's really nice. Try it. It tastes weird. I put in too much salt. That's not it. It'
s fishy and bitter.
You couldn't have made this. I screwed up.
I spent a lot of time making this. I woke up early to get the ingredients,
washed and cleaned them. Almost scalded my hand. Take a
few more sips even if doesn't taste good. You didn't make this. Who made it? Chan Chun-chun? Don't ask. Just drink it.
She did, didn't she? I won't drink it. She spent a lot of efforts
making the soup for you. She's worried about you. She thought
you might go hungry. Drink it. I don't want it. I'm going t
o the court
house to see Uncle Biu. Mo! Mo! Am I glad to see you!
Did you drink the soup? I only took one sip. You're brilliant. I only found out the
fish was rotten after Cheung took it to you. He's so careless. Hey!
What? Stop blaming other people
for what you've done. I wouldn't have had it even if there was
nothing wrong with it. You seemed so moody. I thought I'd make you
some soup to reduce the heatiness. If you have so much time doing
all these useless things, think of a way to help Uncle
Biu. I just haven't thought of anything yet. I'm concerned about you,
but you yelled at me. All I care about is Uncle Biu.
I can't think of anything else. I'm going to see him. Where's Cheung Sai-wei? Kuk came by to see Master Cheung. He wanted to see about the
construction of the pavilion, so they went up the mountain together. What a coincidence!
When will they be back? They're going up to the peak.
He won't be back until nightfall. I'll wait for him,
no matter how late it gets. I'm going to
outhouse.
Hey! Wait. The dung bucket is really dirty.
I haven't washed it yet. I can't hold it. Miss Chun-chun... Wow! Sir! He said you went up the mountain?
Why did you two lie to me? I was about to but I had a stomachache, so I came in through the backdoor
and went to the outhouse. Yee-ming didn't know about it. You can't lie to me. I bet it was the same just now,
that's how Mo found out. All the better no one drank it.
They'd get sick. He didn't want to drink it, not because
there was somethi
ng wrong with it. It was because he knew I made it. He said I shouldn't waste my time
doing useless things. It's all your fault. If you didn't want to help me,
you shouldn't have said yes. Don't talk to him like that. I was going to throw the soup away
when Master Cheung came back. He told me not to, because
you put so much effort into making it. He said not to waste it and drank it all up. After that, he got the runs 4 or 5 times.
He's become so weak. He told me not to tell you,
in case you mig
ht feel unhappy. It's only right that a protege
wants his mentor to be happy. My stomachache has nothing to
do with the soup you made. I had Chor-chor's tofu pudding just now. See? Don't blame me for his stomachache. You're shooting off your mouth.
You ate the wrong food. I don't feel like talking to you. You don't want to speak the truth.
She flatly refuses to admit it. I should just keep my mouth shut. I never thought Uncle Biu
would be Cheung's murderer. You can't tell at all. Uncle Biu looks
like
a good man, but he's cunning indeed. I'm so glad I never offended him. He got all those taels of gold.
Fortune never shines on us. Indeed. I'd rather be rich once
than be poor all my life. Cheung died a wrongful death! Wai, we've been wondering...
Where were you the night he died? Where was I? Why do you ask? You had some good deals rights?
Don't be selfish now! What do you mean? There was a theft case at around 9
the night we went on patrol. You said you had stomachache
so you left early.
We went looking for you afterwards. Couldn't find you at the gambling den,
Yee Heung Court or at home! I bet you had something good going. You should let us brothers have a cut too.
Indeed! Don't you go on about not seeing me.
It's none of your business where I was. I don't need to tell you. You get to earn big money
but you won't give us a cut. Doesn't seem like your wound is
healing at all. It seems to have grown bigger.
There's pus too. You should go see a good doctor.
I did. Dr Hon, I've do
ne what you said. I took the
herbal remedies and applied it on my arm. But look, the wound has gotten bigger.
It's oozing pus. I thought it was just a light scratch
from finger nails. It looks more like blood poisoning.
Blood poisoning? Maybe the person who scratched you was sick.
It can't be. I scratched myself. So that's the case.
Is it serious? Don't worry. Lucky you came to see me. I'll give you some premium herbal
medications. I'll increase the dosage. It should be fine. Get the premium typ
e.
Money is no problem. We'll heal it from the inside and out. Apply this on the wound, and take the
herbal remedy. You'll be fine tonight. Hurry up, Doctor! Wai doesn't look well. The doctor's here.
Wai. Dr Hon, you said I'd be better
after you gave me a heavier dosage. Look, it's getting more serious.
Is it the right prescription? I'll use acupuncture on you then. When I rushed over here,
I forgot to bring the needles with me. Could you go back and get them?
It's on the shop counter. On the sh
op counter. Wai, I'll go get it.
Hurry! I'll be back soon! Will acupuncture work? Don't try whatever
cure that comes to mind. I said acupuncture only as an excuse
to send him away. I don't know if I should tell you this.
Tell me. There's no reason why you wouldn't
get well after taking my herbal remedies. I've been a doctor for years. I've never
seen such a serious case of blood poisoning. If I can't cure you, no other doctor can.
Please think of a way. There's a way. It's not what doctors can d
o. Meaning? I've seen your condition before. When it's
beyond cure, try alternative treatment. Go to an temple and pray,
see if that will help. Meaning? Don't mind my saying this. You know the
wicked deed you've done as a cop. Asking for blessings may help. It seems trite to say this.
You seem like you're being possessed. A Taoist master, not a doctor
might be of help. Farewell. It's Cheung Tai-shan! Comfortable?
Yes. Master! It stinks! Indeed, it does! Get out, both of you.
Yes, Master To. Your
arm's not getting any better?
That's what I came to see you about. I can't help you. I'm no doctor.
I can't cure it. The doctor says there's no cure.
Cheung won't leave me alone! Bull! Cheung's dead!
His spirit won't leave me alone. It wouldn't have been so serious
if it weren't for his spirit. Look at it!
I don't have to. I don't believe in ghosts and spirits. If it exists,tell it to come see me tonight.
Help me, Master! Silence! I won't help you. Listen good.
Don't talk nonsense in front of m
e again. I don't want tongues to wag.
I beg you, Master! Help me! Listen good.
If it can't be cured, chop it off. If you can't do it, I'll do it for you. Be big hearted! Don't bear me any grudges.
Don't blame me. I was forced to do it. I promise I'll burn you plenty of
joss paper and incense. Let my arm heal fast. Real fast.
I promise you, Brother Tai-shan, I'll give you as much money as you ask.
Don't ask me. Brother Kang, Wai... He went to the coffin home
and apologized to Cheung. If he goes c
razy and apologizes to His
Honor, you'd apologize to me then? I know. Nevertheless he's my protege.
Don't let bonds and ties get in the way. Be careful in everything you do.
You'll never have trouble. I know. You can have another protege.
I even disowned my son. I know what needs to be done. Lucky I saved your life! And you thought it was easy
killing Cheung Tai-shan! How did you know I killed him?
Why did you save me then? Because I know Biu couldn't have
been the killer. He was framed. I was a
damant in pursuing the case. The broadsword is the county's
mascot. It's kept at the court house. Only those at the court house could have
tampered with it. I went there to investigate. Choi.
What is it, Counsel Chan? The night Cheung was killed,
who was on patrol? Let me see. Lots of people were
out on petrol that night. Brother Mo and Lai were in City East. Wai, Choi, Fu, Kwai, Kuen were
in City West. Why do you ask?
I want to find out who framed Biu. Who kept watch of the court house
that nig
ht? I believe this person knows
who tampered with the sword. Me, Yee and Lim kept watch here.
But we snuck off to have sweet soup. Mo aside, everyone was a suspect,
so I followed you all.. I took note of what you said. Choi, Fu and the others went on about
about Biu murderering Cheung. But you kept quiet. I found that strange.
Where was I? Why do you ask? I saw your arm was wounded. Go find a good doctor. And you went to see Dr Hon.
I thought you were Cheung's killer. How did you know Master wou
ld kill me? I was following you all this time. Dr Hon said you were possessed.
To Kong ignored you. I followed you to the coffin home. Make sure my arm will heal fast.
Real fast! Don't play me! I saw To Kong was following you.
He was very restless. He saw that you were really scared.
He was afraid something would go awry. For sure he'd discuss it Absurd King. Knowing the kind of man King is, he'd
have you killed to root out trouble. I never thought Master would kill me! Fortunately, you now see
clearly
what kind of person he is. If you want to live,
go back to the court house and testify that Absurd King and To Kong
were the masterminds behind Cheung's death. Why the hesitation? Even if they didn't
kill you today, they will one day! Your life is in danger
if you don't speak the truth. If you turn witness, I'll plead with His Honor
to pass a lighter sentence. Being exiled is better than
having your head chopped off. This is the only thing you can do
or else you're doomed. Remember what
you said at the coffin home:
Cheung Tai-shan, don't play me, right? I'll do it. That's wonderful! Don't worry.
Your arm will heal. Prescribe some herbal remedies that will
infect Ng Yiu-wai's wounds so he'll grow weaker by the day? No problem. Prescribing heavy
dosage is my forte. One more thing, tell Ng he's been possessed. That's why it's taking so long
for his wounds to heal. Fine! I'm known to grant wishes. You good for nothing lad!
You alright? Need to take a rest? I can make it. If you don
't need to rest, then walk a bit
faster! Go tell His Honor! I'm fortunate enough.
I'm so meticulous in everything I do. I was worried,
that's why I made a special trip. I've outmatched you again! Want to sue me? Who do you think you are? If anything goes wrong,
hurry back to the court house. Alright! You beast! My good sworn brother,
Your day has come. Is it serious, Dr Yung? There's nothing I can do.
It's incurable. What do you mean? It's just psoriasis. If you can't cure it,
I'll go find anoth
er physician. I'm the best doctor in the county. A doctor treats his patents
like his own children. I'm telling you the truth to save
you from all the running around. It's so serious that even a miracle
doctor can't save him. You're a doctor.
There must be a way to cure it. I'll give you some herbal medications
to ease Lo's pain. It'll take a miracle to cure him. You're not the only doctor in the county! Wait for a miracle! It can't be cure!
Nothing can be done! You're a quack. So irresponsible.
Let it be. Even if I get cured,
I'll be beheaded. Let me wait for death. You'll be fine. You didn't do it, nothing
can happen to you. I'll get you out of here. Miracle my foot! My dad has disappeared. Please
ask the prefects to look for him. I have to look after Uncle Biu,
I can't help you. Just give an order. Let's not impose on him.
We'll find him ourselves. We can't do that. I'm worried
something happened to him. Well, I'm not! He fled 20 years ago,
with no regards for human life. It's the s
ame now. Your father can't bear losing.
He just cares about his own face. He's not like that. He didn't run away.
He's disappeared! Something must have happened if he's
gone to settle the score with Absurd King. Absurd King is the big winner!
Why would he do anything to you dad? Anything is possible. My dad disappeared
because he was trying to help you. Help me? He kept saying
he'd reopen my father's trial. Uncle Biu ended up in jail,
he's going to be beheaded. Should anything happen to your dad
,
then it serves him right. Mo! Give it a rest! Give it a rest? If Chan wasn't sure about
he could win, why talk about it? Serves him right if anything happens to him.
I wish him ill. Calm down. How can you say that? My dad did all this for you. He had retired from court. You kept saying my dad couldn't help you
and Uncle Biu. What have you done? All you ever do is holler at other people,
and seek revenge! You should calm down too. He's worried about Uncle Biu,
that's why he sounds a bit mad. Th
at's how I am! If Chan dies,
it's his own business. Get out! We'll go find him. Let's go. How could you treat me like this? Let me go! You're awake! Was it a good sleep? Kill me! No! If I kill you, I'll have no toy to play
with. I'll feed you and play with you. You must be hungry. Have some food. I'd rather die than eat. You're like a dog. This isn't rice for dogs!
Listen up. I made it especially for you. Take a look. Whoa! Smells delicious. I used the remains of your son
to make this rice. This
is definitely bo chai fan.
(Stewed son rice) Let me go! These are his remains.
Don't your recognise your son? This is so fun!
Now you get to see half of his remains. But you can't put it back together
with the other half!
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