The Golden Lotus (1974) Movie Script
Pears as sweet as honey!
Zi Shi Street of Qinghe County,
Shantong Province
During the reign of
Sung Dynasty's Emperor Huizong
This was where it all began
This story has been told
for generations...
about a man and his love affairs
(Yang Chun as Ximen Qing)
Who did this?
(Hu Chin as Pan Jinlian)
I'm sorry
Oh, it's alright...
(Wang Lai as Madam Wang)
I'm so sorry!
Hope you aren't hurt!
I'm fine...
The sudden wind, you know
Please forgive me
It's not your fault
Don't worry...
Please just leave it there
You... you
Who do you think I am?
Oh it's you! Mr. Ximen Qing
Mrs. Wang
What happened? Did you get hit?
I'm fine...
How about a cup of tea?
No thanks, some other time...
Pears as sweet as honey!
Shut up, brat!
What are you yelling about?
Not like you; Ain't what you appear
The pimp who runs a teahouse
You old hag
What are you talking about?
You... better watch out!
You be careful
You little brat, stop running
Stand still, you brat
You little piece of shit
What?
Mr. Ximen, how about a pear?
Who's that woman over there?
That one?
The fair-skinned one over there
With dark black hair and the rosy lips
The nice shaped brow, and almond-eyed
And with such dainty feet
Right, that's her. Who's she?
You're asking me?
Her, huh?
I have no idea
Little urchin
You little rascal
If you don't tell me...
Then don't even think about
me paying my bills this month
Stop it
Come on, tell me who she is
Her?
Don't you know her?
Do you remember
the tiger of Jingyang Ridge?
What's that got to do with her?
Of course there is
The one who slayed the tiger
is connected to her
You mean Wu Song,
the hero who killed the tiger?
That's right
Wu Song, the second son of the family
She's Wu Song's wife?
I mean, his sister-in-law
Wu Song's elder brother who sells cakes
The wife of Wu Dalong?
That's right
Wu Dalong?
Wu Dalong the dwarf
He's got a nickname
Old scraggy bark
Because he is...
dark-skinned, ugly, dirty
The dark rough-skinned, ugly, filthy
Wu Dalong the dwarf
He's got a nickname
Old scraggy bark
Because he is
dark-skinned, ugly, dirty
dark-skinned, ugly, dirty
(Chiang Nan as Wu Dalong)
Wu Dalong the dwarf
He's got a nickname
Old scraggy bark
Because he is
dark-skinned, ugly, dirty
The dark rough-skinned, ugly, filthy
C'mon, beat it
Those little rug rats!
Little asses with no manners!
Old scraggy bark!
Never mind, let them go
Wu Dalong
You get bullied all the time
Oh, forget it...
Sweet pancakes...
Sweet pancakes
Come on
Hurry
(Benevolence & Philanthropy)
Fine... get out
Get out of here! All of you!
Yes sir
(Madam Wang)
A broth bowl doesn't cost that much
Well, it's for something else
What are you talking about?
Consider it as Matchmaking fee
You must be kidding
If your wife knows...
Then I'll be in difficult spot
Don't worry about her
Though I've got several concubines
But I'm not very happy with them
Is that so?
There's one though
She's quite good
Except...
She's a bit old
But she's a real woman
I'm sure she'll be liked
The one I'm talking about
was born in the year of...
As per Chinese horoscope,
it's year of Pig
After the new year...
She'll turn 93
Don't be funny, stop teasing me!
No, but there really is one...
who looks a bit alike
the one next door
By the way...
where are the people next door?
You mean Wu Dalong?
I hear his pancakes
are selling quite well
Thought I'd buy some too
No wonder you've been around a lot lately
You could meet him in morning or evening
What about his wife?
Her mom's sick
She's helping her dad these days
How unfortunate!
Exactly
It isn't everyday that
one get hits by a bamboo!
Jinlian
Mrs. Wang
How's your mom?
She's fine, thanks
Don't worry
So?
Did you mean that for real?
What?
C'mon, don't pretend
Us wives have a sixth sense
I know what you're thinking
you're saying...
I owe you
Mrs. Wang
Your husband isn't here?
He'll be home soon
Do you have a calendar at home?
I want to pick a date for sewing
I'm getting old, you know
I'm afraid just in case...
something might happen
There's a rich man who is...
quite a regular patron at my place
He has sent me a coffin...
which is in the nunnery
Also some materials for the burial dress
I am urgently in need of a seamstress
You wanna have your burial dress made?
Aren't we neighbours?
If you don't mind my poor needlework
I can do it for you
That's be wonderful
Everyone knows
your needlework is excellent
I didn't dare to ask you first
Because you might not agree
Don't worry, I'll get my calendar
No need, I'm lucky that you've consented
There's no need to lookup the calendar
How about tomorrow?
Tomorrow?
I'll ask my husband when he's back
Whatever for?
He isn't the boss
Don't worry about him
You're in charge of the family
All the neighbors know that
Well
If he blames you
I'll take care of it
I'll wait for you here
Have a sip of this tea
It's good
Thank you
Your needlework is good
Your husband is lucky indeed
to have married you
A good seamstress
A good cook
A pretty woman
Such small and dainty feet
A very attractive woman, I must say
Mrs. Wang
How's it going?
Is your husband any good?
Excuse me?
I mean, is he good in bed?
Not that I mean to pry, you know
He's a decent man
Also can't say that
he's weak or incompetent
But is he certainly a weak & incapable?
Really?
You are so young, poor girl!
Mrs. Wang, I didn't quite get you
I know what it's like
I've been a widow since I was in my 20s
It isn't easy to be a widow
But in your case, it's worse
As for me
Let me tell you a secret
I couldn't stand widowhood
After one year of my husband's death
I was sleeping with the butcher
You mightn't know that chap
But he's good in bed
Auntie Wang, are you home?
Auntie Wang
I was wondering who it could be?
Oh it's you!
Come in and have some tea
Sure
Come on... in here
What are you doing?
Oh, you've a guest! I'll come back later
Relax, it's alright
He's a nice guy
Auntie Wang
This lady is...
Let me introduce...
He's the one who gave me coffin
and the material
Mr. Ximen Qing;
A celebrity in his own right
One of the wealthiest man
He owns a pharmacy in town
Is quite influential at the magistracy
Certainly an affluent personality
Gold, silver, pearls,
all kinds of treasures
You name it
This lady is my neighbor
Her maiden name is Pan
I'm wondering where could I've met you!
The other day
when you got hit by the bamboo
Oh, yes
It just slipped from my hand
It's really embarrassing
Not at all
Fate has brought you two together
You know, if it's meant to be
It would come to be
It's great that both of you are here
Both are helping me,
one with all the generosity
and the other with all the effort
Come let's have a drink
Oh no, I've got to return home for lunch
What rubbish?
You're doing me a favor
I should at least treat you to lunch
It's just a simple meal
You should have some more to drink
I usually don't drink
I know you can hold your drinks
You might be able to fool others
But not me
Come
Sorry to bother you
May I ask your age?
I think you're only...
25 years old
Same as my wife
Born in the year of dragon
She was born on August 15th
I'm no match for her
You're too modest
This lady is great
She's smart
She's good at chess
She's also good at games
I'm not exaggerating
But I think no woman in your household
could be as good as this lady
Quite right
But I am not very lucky
I forgot to ask...
what is your husband's name?
His name isWu Zhi
Wu Zhi...
The one everyone calls the dwarf
Wu...
It's unfortunate indeed
It's unfortunate that
I'm not as lucky as Mr. Wu
Mr. Wu...
is blessed
Auntie Wang
Where did you buy this wine?
From the shop across the street
No wonder it tastes awful
Drinking this quality of wine...
could make people sick
Auntie Wang
You better go to Wanyuan wine store
to buy a jar
Just put it on my account
God! I can't even
differentiate between wines
Mrs. Wang, I think I'll head back
Nonsense, I have a guest here
But just the two of us here?
What's the problem?
There's nothing to worry about
if you behave yourself
I'm going to get the wine
Let me tell you
Keep her company
It's my honor...
to have her here as my guest
If I don't see her when I return
I'll hold you responsible
Don't you worry
On your trust
I think the lady will stay
I'll get going
What's with this weather?
This year even in March
it's been so hot!
February of the leap year
That's right
If you don't mind, could you please...
put these on the bed?
I think you can do that yourself
You don't need my help
Fine, I'll do it myself
Where are my chopsticks?
You're such a tease
Did you hide...
the chopsticks?
What a joke,
what's so special about them?
I don't need to do anything like that
It's strange!
How about here
What are you doing?
What do you think you' re doing?
Watch out, I'll slap you
Great, if I'm dead,
I won't think about you
Come here
Shameless
My bed
Give me a jar of wine
Put it on the account
What's there to look?
What are you looking at?
What do you care?
What do you care?
You little piece of shit
You old hag
Auntie Wang
Okay
What's going on?
I'm in big trouble
This is really bad
What do you think you' re doing?
Mrs. Wu
I asked you here to make the clothes
And how dare you put me in trouble?
What if your husband finds out?
Then I'll be the pimp
I better go tell him
that it's not my fault
Mrs. Wang...
What were you two thinking?
You two were having a good time
Do you have any idea
how this will affect me?
I'm a vegetarian, a Buddhist
You've sinned
Spare me, please
I won't do it again
What?
So you just took advantage of her?
You think this is a brothel?
It's just one-off thing,
both aren't acquainted
Oh, that's so convenient, isn't it?
Mr. Wu is a decent man
He doesn't deserve this
He won't spare you if he discovers
Let me tell you
We're all in this together
If I go down, you're all going down
You two must come here everyday
I mean it
You don't have to miss even a day
Otherwise I will have a word
with the neighbors
And Mr. Wu will find out
Sure, I'll be here everyday
I know about you, what about her?
Me... I'll come too
You've got to be here everyday
Everyday
It's decided then
You two carry on
I'm going to go outside
No, I've had enough, I can't
Spare me...
So? Are you satisfied with her?
Absolutely
Son of a bitch
What is it?
I'm going to kill those two
You think you can go up against
Ximen Qing?
He can take you out like he'd swat a fly
Don't alarm them yet
I...
Keep your cool
Don't let your wife know you've found out
When they've gone upstairs tomorrow
You be somewhere nearby
And I'll take care of the old hag
When I throw my basket as the signal...
Then you go upstairs
Okay, that'd be good
Don't make so many pancakes tomorrow
I know...
(Ximen Residence)
Two more pears to go!
Not yet
Sit down
When I give you my signal
Then you go upstairs
Take it easy
Old hag
What are you doing here, you rat?
Even if I am not here...
You'll be in trouble anyway
To hell with you!
What are you doing?
I beat you
What are you doing?
What?
Let go of me
Mr. Wu, I'm here
No one's upstairs
What are you doing?
You ain't scared of that small man,
are you?
Murder!
Ximen Qing has killed someone
Okay, you wait and see
I'm going to look for his brother Wu Song
You won't get away with it
Murder!
Go
Water...
Give me some water
You're so annoying
A little bit closer
Who do you take me to be, your maid?
You are pathetic
Good-for-nothing
Right, I may be useless
But not my brother
When he comes back...
He will deal with you
Ximen Qing
and Mrs. Wang
This is no joke
Wu Song is a hero
We better think of something
You mean...
We have to stick this out
All the way
We must strike first
After he passes off to heavenly abode
Then burn his memorial tablet
After that's done...
Then you two can get married
It's normal for a widow to marry again
When Wu Song is back
He won't have any proof
Great
Hey, Ah Fu...
We've seen rats in my wife's room
You've any idea how to get rid of them?
How about some arsenic?
Just leave it in a corner
underneath the bed
Let me have a small packet then
I'm scared
Everyone's scared
Or you could wait for Wu Song's return
I don't give a damn anymore
Mrs. Wang
I won't drink this, I'd rather die
I don't want to suffer
This is a good prescription
It will do you well
Drink it around midnight
and cover yourself with...
the quilt; sweat it out
and you'll recover tomorrow
It's all my fault
We're husband and wife after all. You...
Alright, I will drink it...
It's so bitter
It's good for you
Drink up
I know. You're afraid I might poison you
What do you take me for?
I'll drink it if you won't
I'll drink it...
Sweat it out,
cover yourself with the quilt
You... are evil
Mrs. Wang
Fight him, don't let him cry out loud
Hurry
Keep his mouth shut
Everyone knows about this
Only because Ximen Qing
is rich and powerful
No one dares to interfere
They laugh at him behind his back though
Ximen Qing is shameless
He marries his mistresses
Inside the sedan chair
sits comfy the strumpet
Behind it follows the old aide
What is it?
- Fourth lady
- What is it?
Mr. Ximen has taken a fifth wife
One wedding after next
After the third one
He married you
Now he's married a Miss Pan
Where is she staying?
In the room at the back garden
Chunmei from the first lady's house
will serve her
A special bed has been ordered for her
Really? What's so special about her?
She was married to Wu Zhi
who sold pancakes...
on the main street. She's Pan Jinlian
Pan Jinlian?
So it's her?
She's got tiny feet
I mean, real dainty
Kinda like three inches long
You've had enough to drink
I'll take you home
Brother Hua
You're drunk
Who the hell is drunk?
You're drunk
Let me tell you
I heard that the new bride's feet...
are only 2 inches 9
They are tiny, sweet and soft
Everything about her so neat
I just have to touch them
Mr. Hua...
Zixu
He must be really drunk
You know, our brother Hua...
is nothing what he seems
He's quite a womanizer
Congratulations!
Zixu
Lady
(Tanny as Li Pinger)
You must be Mrs. Hua
Yes
I regret about my husband's behavior
I hope you wouldn't take offence
Don't worry
We're friends, aren't we? Please
So it's really true
Just because that wench is a new bride
Only 2 inches 9
Look at you
Yours aren't bad
2 inches 99; just a tad long
I'm really sorry, Lord Ximen
After he sobers up
I'm going to get him...
to apologize to you
Don't worry, Mrs. Hua
Zixu can hold his drinks
He's not really drunk
He's just very happy
You think not?
You know me well
Of course, like a father knows his son
A brother knows his younger brother
A father knows...
Enough rubbish
Take care
What is it?
The aphrodisiacs
you had earlier asked for
I've already bought it for you
Look
100 pills in total
However, don't take too many at a time
One extra will hurt
Two extra will take your life
Take it with alcohol
It works wonders
I'm sure you'll feel vigorous
and gratified
It's your wedding night
You can...
try a few
If it doesn't work
Although I'll work it out for you
Remember not to take too many
You could enjoy yourself
But don't over do it
You don't want to lose your life
Nonsense
(Chen Ping as Chunmei)
Hurry, the master's waiting for his food
The master and his new bride
plan to go to the temple to buy beads
You're telling me to hurry!
It takes time to make them
How can I hurry?
Qiuju
Stupid maid
The lady is going to break your leg
The master is hungry
How long does it take?
Alright
That's enough...
Better tell your lady
Doesn't she know that the iron cauldron
takes time to heat up?
The congee's ready...
but she wants cakes and soup
How do I know what she wants to eat!
Stop talking nonsense
I wouldn't be here asking you
if I was not being told to
How rude!
Just because that woman is a new bride
She considers herself favored
You are just a maid!
If your lady thinks I'm too slow
Then you tell her to cook for the master
She poisoned her late husband
I'm sure
she's the best in making pancakes
I'd rather you watch your tongue
Chunmei
Enough
5th lady
You cow!
You said that I poisoned my late husband
Might as well warn all men
against marrying me
So that I won't take your place
Chunmei isn't my maid anyway
You can tell her to serve the great lady
You're giving vent to your anger on me
The master's coming...
Great, I was going to look for him
What is going on?
It's your fault, the congee is ready
But you want pancakes and soup
We got blamed because of you
Stop chattering in front of people
What have I said?
Did I curse you to be blind and bald?
Not that
But you accused me of
poisoning my husband
What?
It's not a lie, is it?
How dare you!
You hit me!
Stop it
What are you doing?
Wretch, you've gone too far!
Enough, stop being abusive
There's no need to beat her up like this
First lady
Master
Our neighbor Mr. Hua said that...
tomorrow is his wife's birthday
They're having a party and...
he has invited you over for a drink
Lady, the master's drunk again
You better go check on him
Hurry
Look at you, not again!
Mr. Ximen
Sorry to trouble you
Don't mention it, we're friends
I should be helping...
Good friends
Yes, good friends
Great friends
Good friends
Good friends
The wife of a friend
is even better
Don't go
Yingchun, boil some water
and prepare a cup of tea for the master
Yes, madam
Sir...
Mr. Ximen
Mrs. Hua
No...
Mrs. Hua
Get me my tea
Mr. Ximen
On the other side of the wall
is the garden of your residence
If you have a ladder
and climb over...
Higher
Lower, a little lower
Really?
I saw her with my own eyes
Qiuju was with me
lt'd be better not to tell the master
We ought tell him
We'll be blamed if he finds out in future
Who'd wish to be in trouble then?
That slut is always giving us a hard time
Since she's having an affair now
If we let her get away with it
No way we would
The master's coming...
This is his big day
If you don't listen to me and tell him
He'll be in a rage later
And I wouldn't want to be involved
The master's here...
Master
Get up...
Laixing
Call Qintong here
Yes master
Go...
What...
Master
This... what's it about?
What's going on?
That's a good question
Right
What have you done?
Oh boy, you've got some nerve!
You are only a servant!
You should know your place
How dare you do things behind my back?
Guys
Here
Strip him and beat him to death
Yes master
I didn't do it...
You stupid slave
How dare you talk back!
Give that to me
Speak up
Where did you get this from?
When I was cleaning the garden
I picked it up there
You're good at picking things up!
Beat him
Laion
Have his head shaved...
and kick him out of the house
He's never allowed to
step inside this residence
Yes master
Hold it!
What are you doing?
I'm going to make you
some lotus seed soup
It won't help
Stay where you are
- Chunmei
- Yes master
Lock all the doors
Don't let anyone come up
Yes
You
Kneel
Take off your clothes
Take them all off
Ximen Qing, you'll die a terrible death
Get up...
Don't pretend you're hurt
Get up...
Speak up
When I wasn't home
How many times did you sleep with him?
I didn't do it...
It must be that bitch
who told lies about me
You should ask around first
instead of beating me without reason
You're trying to talk your way out?
Didn't you give this to him?
Where did you get this from?
I'm asking you
The other day
when I was working in the garden
I realised it's loss
after I returned to my room
Guess I must have dropped it
in the garden
I went back to look for it
Couldn't find it anywhere
How come it's with you now?
So you didn't give it to him?
Is this your proof?
Is this what you've got against me?
Think about it
How old is that boy!
I wouldn't pick him
if I was having an affair
Just because you sleep around...
doesn't mean we're all like you
Let me tell you
I did have an affair
I had an affair with you
You bastard
Chunmei
Come here
What is it?
Tell me
Has she been sleeping with Qintong?
You've scolded and beaten her
No one dares to challenge you
when you insist
According to you...
They didn't?
Who said they did?
It's simply a case of her being framed
Also you are the only one
who can afford to have affairs
Who else would dare to...
cheat on you?
You are a smooth talker
Stop it
Yin Erh
Stop it
Cheers...
Have another one, Mr. Ximen
Come...
Let's play a game
I'll beat the drum
Great...
Let's start
Drink
Excuse me, everyone
Left hand side at the back courtyard
I know
Stop it, someone might see us
Don't drink too much
And hurry back
I'll send them to the garden for drinks
And I'll get Yingchun to get the ladder
Sure
I'll be waiting for you
Let me feed you
What is it?
This is a bell
From Burma
What is it for?
That's him
Hua Zixu's hiding jewelery
and money in his house
He has seized all of our family property
Make an arrest...
What are you doing?
Come along to the magistracy
Sir... help me to make a statement
Please help me, Mr. Ximen
What's the matter?
What the hell's going on?
The brothers of the Hua family...
are fighting for the inheritance
They are suing Hua Zixu
They also claim that you're holding...
most of the property
Zixu doesn't know about this
Why would they know about it?
Are they telling the truth?
When the old man died...
He knew his nephews were all useless
That's why
he entrusted me to take care...
of most of the Estate and wealth
That's it
We better think of something
Otherwise, if the officials find out
Then you'll be in trouble
How about...
We move the jewels to your house
Then we'll hide them up first
As for Zixu's case, we still...
need your help
to put in a good word for him
Okay, let it be this way
Actually,
this is Ximen Qing's wicked plan
He worked with Hua Ziyou,
Hua Ziguang and
Hua Zihua to fight with Hua Zixu
On the other hand
he pretends to help Hua Zixu
And since, Ximen Qing
knows that after their uncle's death
he left a lot of jewelery behind.
And as the nephews are useless,
that's why...
he left the inheritance
in Li Pinger's hand
Ximen slept with Li Pinger
and schemed her money
And he pretends to help with
the Hua Zixu's case...
from where he got a lot of money
Zixu is ordered by the court...
to sell his property;
And then split among the four cousins.
Ximen Qing
used part of Li Pinger's money...
to buy Hua Zixu's house
After the case
Hua Zixu has absolutely nothing left
All the treasures, property,
whatsoever, it's all blown
He borrows money from many
And he later buys a house
Soon thereafter, being distraught...
he died because of typhoid fever
Li Pinger assumed that she could marry...
Ximen Qing after the death of her husband
Who knew Ximen would acquire a new love;
The new favorite...
is Wu Yiner, Hua Zixu's former mistress
He had forgotten about Li Pinger
(Hua Family Funeral Rites)
Lady
So? Have you seen Mr. Ximen?
I waited for a long time
No sight of him
I heard from his employees that...
Mr. Ximen hasn't been back home
for a few days
Could he have gone on a trip?
Well?
No
He's at Wu Yiner's place
Lady
Lady...
Li Pinger misses Ximen Qing
She falls sick
and fantasizes of
their love-making every night
Doctor Jiang Zhushan
takes the opportunity
Under the pretext of curing Li Pinger...
He pleases her with sweet talks
It didn't take long...
(Dr Jiang Residence)
For him to move into Li Pinger's house
And he opens up a clinic there
Congratulations!
(miraculous cure)
Despite being a doctor himself...
He couldn't treat his own problem
He got kicked off the bed soon
Get out
You useless man
You got me all worked up
And then you couldn't do it
Get out
Sorry, I...
You see, I can't during the day
Give me a break!
You couldn't that night either
You're nothing...
compared to Ximen Qing
Please don't compare him...
with that piece of shit
Out you go
Yes
Is the doctor in?
Who is it? Come in
Taking a nap?
Have a seat...
Please sit down
You two...
We're here to get some medicine
Yeah? What kind?
Dog's lung, got any?
Dog's lung?
You must be kidding
Of course not
No?
What about wolf's heart?
Wolf's heart?
You must be teasing me
You think this is a joke?
Man, we are serious
You've got those inside you
What are you talking about?
I don't know you both
Bullshit
That's why I said you aren't a human
Don't you know me? I'm Lu Hua
Which Lu Hua you talkin' about?
Where have we met before?
Stop pretending
When you borrowed money from me
You were really polite
And now it's time to pay back your debt
Pardon me?
Where?
You asshole
Bullshit
See this?
It's a receipt for borrowed money
This is your foot print
Foot print?
- Guard
- Yes sir
See if there's a match
Yes
Lord
Master
Just as you had predicted
After Jiang Zhushan got out of prison
He got the boot from Li Pinger
Li Pinger told me
that she still hopes to marry you
Yeah, she's a lot thinner now
If you agree to the marriage
I need to get back to her
Cheap cow
Alright, go tell her
There won't be any gifts from me
Just pick a date
Would there be some drinks
or lively banquet?
A banquet, huh?
After she marries me
I'll show her my colors
I'm staying here tonight
It's your wedding night, master
Wedding night? Who cares?
Master, come here
The 6th lady has hung herself
Hurry
Hurry, you all be quick
Faster...
The 6th lady has hung herself
Hurry up...
6th lady...
Please wake up
Awoken, she's up...
What are you doing?
What do she think I am?
Coming to my house to kill herself
Today...
should be a happy day of her
But you didn't go to her. You're wrong!
None of your business
6th lady...
Get the hell out. Didn't ya hear?
What are you doing?
Get the hell out, all of you
Come on, let's go
We'll leave her with you
Master
No matter what
She was once your favorite
Please spare the lady
None of your business, get out
Yes master
You slut
If you did feel guilty...
Then why you tried to hang yourself
at my house?
Since you were married to that asshole
You might as well have stuck with that
Why did you again come to my house for?
Get down here
Get down
C'mon, kneel
You married him
You helped him financially
But why did you tell him
that I took your money?
Who? Who said that?
You didn't say it?
Of course not
I wanted to marry you
All I wish for is your love
Money is nothing to me
You want to marry me?
That sounds nice indeed!
Then why did you marry Jiang Zhushan?
You weren't there for me
I was crazy about you
I missed you all the time
I forever fantasized about you so much
...that eventually I fell sick
Then Jiang Zhushan showed up
I was totally confused
That was what happened
So you told him
that I had taken your money, is it?
No
God, If I did...
I may rot to death, okay
Actually it's not a big deal
To tell you truth
I sent Lu Hua and Zhang Sheng to him
He got cornered
If I so desired...
You too would have ended up in court
I knew you were behind it
If you pity me...
then get me to a deserted place
and just kill me there
Let me ask you
How was I compared to Jiang Zhushan?
He's nothing compared to you
You're like heaven
and he's hell!
You're the only man for me
After we have met...
I couldn't stop thinking about you
Really?
Good guys never live long
Disasters last for centuries
Honestly! At times God prefers not to see
I mean, take Ximen Qing for instance;
If it wasn't for his relatives
who introduced him
to the grand tutor Cai
And kept showering expensive gifts
Isn't that why he got promoted?
Wu Zhi and Hua Zixu
were useless when they were alive
And now they're equally useless ghosts
That's hard to tell
Maybe the time hasn't come yet
Sooner or later Karma would tell
For what?
You see,
there's something besides promotion
After he got married to Li Pinger
She's given birth to a son
Come... My son
Let me kiss you
Only seven months since they got married
And she has a son!
Who knows...
maybe the child isn't Ximen's
I think,
it's probably Jiang Zhushan's kid
Enough of this nonsense talk
Don't let him hear you
Or you'll be in trouble
As if I care!
Considering the time frame...
Actually I think
the kid is probably Hua Zixu's
Is it the new wet nurse?
She happens to be the wife of Zhang Si
Her husband left for the army...
when their son was merely a month old
They bought her for 6 taels of silver
And they named her Ruyi
Ruyi, is it?
Whatever
Wait and see
Things won't be so smooth always
One's just got to wait and watch
Chunmei
Lock all the gates
What? It's not dark yet
I'm going to take a nap...
with your lady
Silly
Slut
It's so absurd!
Chunmei
Yes?
Come...
What are you trying to do?
Come...
Come there's something I want to show you
No...
I don't want to look...
This game is -
'striking the swan with the golden egg'
I'll have to drink if I miss
No...
Lady...
Lady...
Lady...
The young master...
What about him?
He fell off his bed
What?
He...
He has breathed his last
Lady...
Pinger
Pinger, what happen?
I... saw
Hua Zixu
What about him?
He...
Yes, go on! What about Hua Zixu?
He...
Pinger
Lady...
Pinger
No, it's me, master
Pinger
It's me
Master
Ximen Qing finally celebrated
his death which he...
brought upon himself
being over lascivious
He was a landlord, an official;
the leader of the gangsters
He was also a businessman, a bully...
and of course a sex addict
He tyrannically abused his powers
Usurping people's land and wives
Couldn't imagine,
hardly had his eyes closed...
His family broke apart
Soon this rich
and powerful family crumbled
This grand & tall mansion
was thrust to collapse
All his concubines dispersed like clouds
Even if he would have still been alive,
He would never have dreamt
it'd come to this!
Zi Shi Street of Qinghe County,
Shantong Province
During the reign of
Sung Dynasty's Emperor Huizong
This was where it all began
This story has been told
for generations...
about a man and his love affairs
(Yang Chun as Ximen Qing)
Who did this?
(Hu Chin as Pan Jinlian)
I'm sorry
Oh, it's alright...
(Wang Lai as Madam Wang)
I'm so sorry!
Hope you aren't hurt!
I'm fine...
The sudden wind, you know
Please forgive me
It's not your fault
Don't worry...
Please just leave it there
You... you
Who do you think I am?
Oh it's you! Mr. Ximen Qing
Mrs. Wang
What happened? Did you get hit?
I'm fine...
How about a cup of tea?
No thanks, some other time...
Pears as sweet as honey!
Shut up, brat!
What are you yelling about?
Not like you; Ain't what you appear
The pimp who runs a teahouse
You old hag
What are you talking about?
You... better watch out!
You be careful
You little brat, stop running
Stand still, you brat
You little piece of shit
What?
Mr. Ximen, how about a pear?
Who's that woman over there?
That one?
The fair-skinned one over there
With dark black hair and the rosy lips
The nice shaped brow, and almond-eyed
And with such dainty feet
Right, that's her. Who's she?
You're asking me?
Her, huh?
I have no idea
Little urchin
You little rascal
If you don't tell me...
Then don't even think about
me paying my bills this month
Stop it
Come on, tell me who she is
Her?
Don't you know her?
Do you remember
the tiger of Jingyang Ridge?
What's that got to do with her?
Of course there is
The one who slayed the tiger
is connected to her
You mean Wu Song,
the hero who killed the tiger?
That's right
Wu Song, the second son of the family
She's Wu Song's wife?
I mean, his sister-in-law
Wu Song's elder brother who sells cakes
The wife of Wu Dalong?
That's right
Wu Dalong?
Wu Dalong the dwarf
He's got a nickname
Old scraggy bark
Because he is...
dark-skinned, ugly, dirty
The dark rough-skinned, ugly, filthy
Wu Dalong the dwarf
He's got a nickname
Old scraggy bark
Because he is
dark-skinned, ugly, dirty
dark-skinned, ugly, dirty
(Chiang Nan as Wu Dalong)
Wu Dalong the dwarf
He's got a nickname
Old scraggy bark
Because he is
dark-skinned, ugly, dirty
The dark rough-skinned, ugly, filthy
C'mon, beat it
Those little rug rats!
Little asses with no manners!
Old scraggy bark!
Never mind, let them go
Wu Dalong
You get bullied all the time
Oh, forget it...
Sweet pancakes...
Sweet pancakes
Come on
Hurry
(Benevolence & Philanthropy)
Fine... get out
Get out of here! All of you!
Yes sir
(Madam Wang)
A broth bowl doesn't cost that much
Well, it's for something else
What are you talking about?
Consider it as Matchmaking fee
You must be kidding
If your wife knows...
Then I'll be in difficult spot
Don't worry about her
Though I've got several concubines
But I'm not very happy with them
Is that so?
There's one though
She's quite good
Except...
She's a bit old
But she's a real woman
I'm sure she'll be liked
The one I'm talking about
was born in the year of...
As per Chinese horoscope,
it's year of Pig
After the new year...
She'll turn 93
Don't be funny, stop teasing me!
No, but there really is one...
who looks a bit alike
the one next door
By the way...
where are the people next door?
You mean Wu Dalong?
I hear his pancakes
are selling quite well
Thought I'd buy some too
No wonder you've been around a lot lately
You could meet him in morning or evening
What about his wife?
Her mom's sick
She's helping her dad these days
How unfortunate!
Exactly
It isn't everyday that
one get hits by a bamboo!
Jinlian
Mrs. Wang
How's your mom?
She's fine, thanks
Don't worry
So?
Did you mean that for real?
What?
C'mon, don't pretend
Us wives have a sixth sense
I know what you're thinking
you're saying...
I owe you
Mrs. Wang
Your husband isn't here?
He'll be home soon
Do you have a calendar at home?
I want to pick a date for sewing
I'm getting old, you know
I'm afraid just in case...
something might happen
There's a rich man who is...
quite a regular patron at my place
He has sent me a coffin...
which is in the nunnery
Also some materials for the burial dress
I am urgently in need of a seamstress
You wanna have your burial dress made?
Aren't we neighbours?
If you don't mind my poor needlework
I can do it for you
That's be wonderful
Everyone knows
your needlework is excellent
I didn't dare to ask you first
Because you might not agree
Don't worry, I'll get my calendar
No need, I'm lucky that you've consented
There's no need to lookup the calendar
How about tomorrow?
Tomorrow?
I'll ask my husband when he's back
Whatever for?
He isn't the boss
Don't worry about him
You're in charge of the family
All the neighbors know that
Well
If he blames you
I'll take care of it
I'll wait for you here
Have a sip of this tea
It's good
Thank you
Your needlework is good
Your husband is lucky indeed
to have married you
A good seamstress
A good cook
A pretty woman
Such small and dainty feet
A very attractive woman, I must say
Mrs. Wang
How's it going?
Is your husband any good?
Excuse me?
I mean, is he good in bed?
Not that I mean to pry, you know
He's a decent man
Also can't say that
he's weak or incompetent
But is he certainly a weak & incapable?
Really?
You are so young, poor girl!
Mrs. Wang, I didn't quite get you
I know what it's like
I've been a widow since I was in my 20s
It isn't easy to be a widow
But in your case, it's worse
As for me
Let me tell you a secret
I couldn't stand widowhood
After one year of my husband's death
I was sleeping with the butcher
You mightn't know that chap
But he's good in bed
Auntie Wang, are you home?
Auntie Wang
I was wondering who it could be?
Oh it's you!
Come in and have some tea
Sure
Come on... in here
What are you doing?
Oh, you've a guest! I'll come back later
Relax, it's alright
He's a nice guy
Auntie Wang
This lady is...
Let me introduce...
He's the one who gave me coffin
and the material
Mr. Ximen Qing;
A celebrity in his own right
One of the wealthiest man
He owns a pharmacy in town
Is quite influential at the magistracy
Certainly an affluent personality
Gold, silver, pearls,
all kinds of treasures
You name it
This lady is my neighbor
Her maiden name is Pan
I'm wondering where could I've met you!
The other day
when you got hit by the bamboo
Oh, yes
It just slipped from my hand
It's really embarrassing
Not at all
Fate has brought you two together
You know, if it's meant to be
It would come to be
It's great that both of you are here
Both are helping me,
one with all the generosity
and the other with all the effort
Come let's have a drink
Oh no, I've got to return home for lunch
What rubbish?
You're doing me a favor
I should at least treat you to lunch
It's just a simple meal
You should have some more to drink
I usually don't drink
I know you can hold your drinks
You might be able to fool others
But not me
Come
Sorry to bother you
May I ask your age?
I think you're only...
25 years old
Same as my wife
Born in the year of dragon
She was born on August 15th
I'm no match for her
You're too modest
This lady is great
She's smart
She's good at chess
She's also good at games
I'm not exaggerating
But I think no woman in your household
could be as good as this lady
Quite right
But I am not very lucky
I forgot to ask...
what is your husband's name?
His name isWu Zhi
Wu Zhi...
The one everyone calls the dwarf
Wu...
It's unfortunate indeed
It's unfortunate that
I'm not as lucky as Mr. Wu
Mr. Wu...
is blessed
Auntie Wang
Where did you buy this wine?
From the shop across the street
No wonder it tastes awful
Drinking this quality of wine...
could make people sick
Auntie Wang
You better go to Wanyuan wine store
to buy a jar
Just put it on my account
God! I can't even
differentiate between wines
Mrs. Wang, I think I'll head back
Nonsense, I have a guest here
But just the two of us here?
What's the problem?
There's nothing to worry about
if you behave yourself
I'm going to get the wine
Let me tell you
Keep her company
It's my honor...
to have her here as my guest
If I don't see her when I return
I'll hold you responsible
Don't you worry
On your trust
I think the lady will stay
I'll get going
What's with this weather?
This year even in March
it's been so hot!
February of the leap year
That's right
If you don't mind, could you please...
put these on the bed?
I think you can do that yourself
You don't need my help
Fine, I'll do it myself
Where are my chopsticks?
You're such a tease
Did you hide...
the chopsticks?
What a joke,
what's so special about them?
I don't need to do anything like that
It's strange!
How about here
What are you doing?
What do you think you' re doing?
Watch out, I'll slap you
Great, if I'm dead,
I won't think about you
Come here
Shameless
My bed
Give me a jar of wine
Put it on the account
What's there to look?
What are you looking at?
What do you care?
What do you care?
You little piece of shit
You old hag
Auntie Wang
Okay
What's going on?
I'm in big trouble
This is really bad
What do you think you' re doing?
Mrs. Wu
I asked you here to make the clothes
And how dare you put me in trouble?
What if your husband finds out?
Then I'll be the pimp
I better go tell him
that it's not my fault
Mrs. Wang...
What were you two thinking?
You two were having a good time
Do you have any idea
how this will affect me?
I'm a vegetarian, a Buddhist
You've sinned
Spare me, please
I won't do it again
What?
So you just took advantage of her?
You think this is a brothel?
It's just one-off thing,
both aren't acquainted
Oh, that's so convenient, isn't it?
Mr. Wu is a decent man
He doesn't deserve this
He won't spare you if he discovers
Let me tell you
We're all in this together
If I go down, you're all going down
You two must come here everyday
I mean it
You don't have to miss even a day
Otherwise I will have a word
with the neighbors
And Mr. Wu will find out
Sure, I'll be here everyday
I know about you, what about her?
Me... I'll come too
You've got to be here everyday
Everyday
It's decided then
You two carry on
I'm going to go outside
No, I've had enough, I can't
Spare me...
So? Are you satisfied with her?
Absolutely
Son of a bitch
What is it?
I'm going to kill those two
You think you can go up against
Ximen Qing?
He can take you out like he'd swat a fly
Don't alarm them yet
I...
Keep your cool
Don't let your wife know you've found out
When they've gone upstairs tomorrow
You be somewhere nearby
And I'll take care of the old hag
When I throw my basket as the signal...
Then you go upstairs
Okay, that'd be good
Don't make so many pancakes tomorrow
I know...
(Ximen Residence)
Two more pears to go!
Not yet
Sit down
When I give you my signal
Then you go upstairs
Take it easy
Old hag
What are you doing here, you rat?
Even if I am not here...
You'll be in trouble anyway
To hell with you!
What are you doing?
I beat you
What are you doing?
What?
Let go of me
Mr. Wu, I'm here
No one's upstairs
What are you doing?
You ain't scared of that small man,
are you?
Murder!
Ximen Qing has killed someone
Okay, you wait and see
I'm going to look for his brother Wu Song
You won't get away with it
Murder!
Go
Water...
Give me some water
You're so annoying
A little bit closer
Who do you take me to be, your maid?
You are pathetic
Good-for-nothing
Right, I may be useless
But not my brother
When he comes back...
He will deal with you
Ximen Qing
and Mrs. Wang
This is no joke
Wu Song is a hero
We better think of something
You mean...
We have to stick this out
All the way
We must strike first
After he passes off to heavenly abode
Then burn his memorial tablet
After that's done...
Then you two can get married
It's normal for a widow to marry again
When Wu Song is back
He won't have any proof
Great
Hey, Ah Fu...
We've seen rats in my wife's room
You've any idea how to get rid of them?
How about some arsenic?
Just leave it in a corner
underneath the bed
Let me have a small packet then
I'm scared
Everyone's scared
Or you could wait for Wu Song's return
I don't give a damn anymore
Mrs. Wang
I won't drink this, I'd rather die
I don't want to suffer
This is a good prescription
It will do you well
Drink it around midnight
and cover yourself with...
the quilt; sweat it out
and you'll recover tomorrow
It's all my fault
We're husband and wife after all. You...
Alright, I will drink it...
It's so bitter
It's good for you
Drink up
I know. You're afraid I might poison you
What do you take me for?
I'll drink it if you won't
I'll drink it...
Sweat it out,
cover yourself with the quilt
You... are evil
Mrs. Wang
Fight him, don't let him cry out loud
Hurry
Keep his mouth shut
Everyone knows about this
Only because Ximen Qing
is rich and powerful
No one dares to interfere
They laugh at him behind his back though
Ximen Qing is shameless
He marries his mistresses
Inside the sedan chair
sits comfy the strumpet
Behind it follows the old aide
What is it?
- Fourth lady
- What is it?
Mr. Ximen has taken a fifth wife
One wedding after next
After the third one
He married you
Now he's married a Miss Pan
Where is she staying?
In the room at the back garden
Chunmei from the first lady's house
will serve her
A special bed has been ordered for her
Really? What's so special about her?
She was married to Wu Zhi
who sold pancakes...
on the main street. She's Pan Jinlian
Pan Jinlian?
So it's her?
She's got tiny feet
I mean, real dainty
Kinda like three inches long
You've had enough to drink
I'll take you home
Brother Hua
You're drunk
Who the hell is drunk?
You're drunk
Let me tell you
I heard that the new bride's feet...
are only 2 inches 9
They are tiny, sweet and soft
Everything about her so neat
I just have to touch them
Mr. Hua...
Zixu
He must be really drunk
You know, our brother Hua...
is nothing what he seems
He's quite a womanizer
Congratulations!
Zixu
Lady
(Tanny as Li Pinger)
You must be Mrs. Hua
Yes
I regret about my husband's behavior
I hope you wouldn't take offence
Don't worry
We're friends, aren't we? Please
So it's really true
Just because that wench is a new bride
Only 2 inches 9
Look at you
Yours aren't bad
2 inches 99; just a tad long
I'm really sorry, Lord Ximen
After he sobers up
I'm going to get him...
to apologize to you
Don't worry, Mrs. Hua
Zixu can hold his drinks
He's not really drunk
He's just very happy
You think not?
You know me well
Of course, like a father knows his son
A brother knows his younger brother
A father knows...
Enough rubbish
Take care
What is it?
The aphrodisiacs
you had earlier asked for
I've already bought it for you
Look
100 pills in total
However, don't take too many at a time
One extra will hurt
Two extra will take your life
Take it with alcohol
It works wonders
I'm sure you'll feel vigorous
and gratified
It's your wedding night
You can...
try a few
If it doesn't work
Although I'll work it out for you
Remember not to take too many
You could enjoy yourself
But don't over do it
You don't want to lose your life
Nonsense
(Chen Ping as Chunmei)
Hurry, the master's waiting for his food
The master and his new bride
plan to go to the temple to buy beads
You're telling me to hurry!
It takes time to make them
How can I hurry?
Qiuju
Stupid maid
The lady is going to break your leg
The master is hungry
How long does it take?
Alright
That's enough...
Better tell your lady
Doesn't she know that the iron cauldron
takes time to heat up?
The congee's ready...
but she wants cakes and soup
How do I know what she wants to eat!
Stop talking nonsense
I wouldn't be here asking you
if I was not being told to
How rude!
Just because that woman is a new bride
She considers herself favored
You are just a maid!
If your lady thinks I'm too slow
Then you tell her to cook for the master
She poisoned her late husband
I'm sure
she's the best in making pancakes
I'd rather you watch your tongue
Chunmei
Enough
5th lady
You cow!
You said that I poisoned my late husband
Might as well warn all men
against marrying me
So that I won't take your place
Chunmei isn't my maid anyway
You can tell her to serve the great lady
You're giving vent to your anger on me
The master's coming...
Great, I was going to look for him
What is going on?
It's your fault, the congee is ready
But you want pancakes and soup
We got blamed because of you
Stop chattering in front of people
What have I said?
Did I curse you to be blind and bald?
Not that
But you accused me of
poisoning my husband
What?
It's not a lie, is it?
How dare you!
You hit me!
Stop it
What are you doing?
Wretch, you've gone too far!
Enough, stop being abusive
There's no need to beat her up like this
First lady
Master
Our neighbor Mr. Hua said that...
tomorrow is his wife's birthday
They're having a party and...
he has invited you over for a drink
Lady, the master's drunk again
You better go check on him
Hurry
Look at you, not again!
Mr. Ximen
Sorry to trouble you
Don't mention it, we're friends
I should be helping...
Good friends
Yes, good friends
Great friends
Good friends
Good friends
The wife of a friend
is even better
Don't go
Yingchun, boil some water
and prepare a cup of tea for the master
Yes, madam
Sir...
Mr. Ximen
Mrs. Hua
No...
Mrs. Hua
Get me my tea
Mr. Ximen
On the other side of the wall
is the garden of your residence
If you have a ladder
and climb over...
Higher
Lower, a little lower
Really?
I saw her with my own eyes
Qiuju was with me
lt'd be better not to tell the master
We ought tell him
We'll be blamed if he finds out in future
Who'd wish to be in trouble then?
That slut is always giving us a hard time
Since she's having an affair now
If we let her get away with it
No way we would
The master's coming...
This is his big day
If you don't listen to me and tell him
He'll be in a rage later
And I wouldn't want to be involved
The master's here...
Master
Get up...
Laixing
Call Qintong here
Yes master
Go...
What...
Master
This... what's it about?
What's going on?
That's a good question
Right
What have you done?
Oh boy, you've got some nerve!
You are only a servant!
You should know your place
How dare you do things behind my back?
Guys
Here
Strip him and beat him to death
Yes master
I didn't do it...
You stupid slave
How dare you talk back!
Give that to me
Speak up
Where did you get this from?
When I was cleaning the garden
I picked it up there
You're good at picking things up!
Beat him
Laion
Have his head shaved...
and kick him out of the house
He's never allowed to
step inside this residence
Yes master
Hold it!
What are you doing?
I'm going to make you
some lotus seed soup
It won't help
Stay where you are
- Chunmei
- Yes master
Lock all the doors
Don't let anyone come up
Yes
You
Kneel
Take off your clothes
Take them all off
Ximen Qing, you'll die a terrible death
Get up...
Don't pretend you're hurt
Get up...
Speak up
When I wasn't home
How many times did you sleep with him?
I didn't do it...
It must be that bitch
who told lies about me
You should ask around first
instead of beating me without reason
You're trying to talk your way out?
Didn't you give this to him?
Where did you get this from?
I'm asking you
The other day
when I was working in the garden
I realised it's loss
after I returned to my room
Guess I must have dropped it
in the garden
I went back to look for it
Couldn't find it anywhere
How come it's with you now?
So you didn't give it to him?
Is this your proof?
Is this what you've got against me?
Think about it
How old is that boy!
I wouldn't pick him
if I was having an affair
Just because you sleep around...
doesn't mean we're all like you
Let me tell you
I did have an affair
I had an affair with you
You bastard
Chunmei
Come here
What is it?
Tell me
Has she been sleeping with Qintong?
You've scolded and beaten her
No one dares to challenge you
when you insist
According to you...
They didn't?
Who said they did?
It's simply a case of her being framed
Also you are the only one
who can afford to have affairs
Who else would dare to...
cheat on you?
You are a smooth talker
Stop it
Yin Erh
Stop it
Cheers...
Have another one, Mr. Ximen
Come...
Let's play a game
I'll beat the drum
Great...
Let's start
Drink
Excuse me, everyone
Left hand side at the back courtyard
I know
Stop it, someone might see us
Don't drink too much
And hurry back
I'll send them to the garden for drinks
And I'll get Yingchun to get the ladder
Sure
I'll be waiting for you
Let me feed you
What is it?
This is a bell
From Burma
What is it for?
That's him
Hua Zixu's hiding jewelery
and money in his house
He has seized all of our family property
Make an arrest...
What are you doing?
Come along to the magistracy
Sir... help me to make a statement
Please help me, Mr. Ximen
What's the matter?
What the hell's going on?
The brothers of the Hua family...
are fighting for the inheritance
They are suing Hua Zixu
They also claim that you're holding...
most of the property
Zixu doesn't know about this
Why would they know about it?
Are they telling the truth?
When the old man died...
He knew his nephews were all useless
That's why
he entrusted me to take care...
of most of the Estate and wealth
That's it
We better think of something
Otherwise, if the officials find out
Then you'll be in trouble
How about...
We move the jewels to your house
Then we'll hide them up first
As for Zixu's case, we still...
need your help
to put in a good word for him
Okay, let it be this way
Actually,
this is Ximen Qing's wicked plan
He worked with Hua Ziyou,
Hua Ziguang and
Hua Zihua to fight with Hua Zixu
On the other hand
he pretends to help Hua Zixu
And since, Ximen Qing
knows that after their uncle's death
he left a lot of jewelery behind.
And as the nephews are useless,
that's why...
he left the inheritance
in Li Pinger's hand
Ximen slept with Li Pinger
and schemed her money
And he pretends to help with
the Hua Zixu's case...
from where he got a lot of money
Zixu is ordered by the court...
to sell his property;
And then split among the four cousins.
Ximen Qing
used part of Li Pinger's money...
to buy Hua Zixu's house
After the case
Hua Zixu has absolutely nothing left
All the treasures, property,
whatsoever, it's all blown
He borrows money from many
And he later buys a house
Soon thereafter, being distraught...
he died because of typhoid fever
Li Pinger assumed that she could marry...
Ximen Qing after the death of her husband
Who knew Ximen would acquire a new love;
The new favorite...
is Wu Yiner, Hua Zixu's former mistress
He had forgotten about Li Pinger
(Hua Family Funeral Rites)
Lady
So? Have you seen Mr. Ximen?
I waited for a long time
No sight of him
I heard from his employees that...
Mr. Ximen hasn't been back home
for a few days
Could he have gone on a trip?
Well?
No
He's at Wu Yiner's place
Lady
Lady...
Li Pinger misses Ximen Qing
She falls sick
and fantasizes of
their love-making every night
Doctor Jiang Zhushan
takes the opportunity
Under the pretext of curing Li Pinger...
He pleases her with sweet talks
It didn't take long...
(Dr Jiang Residence)
For him to move into Li Pinger's house
And he opens up a clinic there
Congratulations!
(miraculous cure)
Despite being a doctor himself...
He couldn't treat his own problem
He got kicked off the bed soon
Get out
You useless man
You got me all worked up
And then you couldn't do it
Get out
Sorry, I...
You see, I can't during the day
Give me a break!
You couldn't that night either
You're nothing...
compared to Ximen Qing
Please don't compare him...
with that piece of shit
Out you go
Yes
Is the doctor in?
Who is it? Come in
Taking a nap?
Have a seat...
Please sit down
You two...
We're here to get some medicine
Yeah? What kind?
Dog's lung, got any?
Dog's lung?
You must be kidding
Of course not
No?
What about wolf's heart?
Wolf's heart?
You must be teasing me
You think this is a joke?
Man, we are serious
You've got those inside you
What are you talking about?
I don't know you both
Bullshit
That's why I said you aren't a human
Don't you know me? I'm Lu Hua
Which Lu Hua you talkin' about?
Where have we met before?
Stop pretending
When you borrowed money from me
You were really polite
And now it's time to pay back your debt
Pardon me?
Where?
You asshole
Bullshit
See this?
It's a receipt for borrowed money
This is your foot print
Foot print?
- Guard
- Yes sir
See if there's a match
Yes
Lord
Master
Just as you had predicted
After Jiang Zhushan got out of prison
He got the boot from Li Pinger
Li Pinger told me
that she still hopes to marry you
Yeah, she's a lot thinner now
If you agree to the marriage
I need to get back to her
Cheap cow
Alright, go tell her
There won't be any gifts from me
Just pick a date
Would there be some drinks
or lively banquet?
A banquet, huh?
After she marries me
I'll show her my colors
I'm staying here tonight
It's your wedding night, master
Wedding night? Who cares?
Master, come here
The 6th lady has hung herself
Hurry
Hurry, you all be quick
Faster...
The 6th lady has hung herself
Hurry up...
6th lady...
Please wake up
Awoken, she's up...
What are you doing?
What do she think I am?
Coming to my house to kill herself
Today...
should be a happy day of her
But you didn't go to her. You're wrong!
None of your business
6th lady...
Get the hell out. Didn't ya hear?
What are you doing?
Get the hell out, all of you
Come on, let's go
We'll leave her with you
Master
No matter what
She was once your favorite
Please spare the lady
None of your business, get out
Yes master
You slut
If you did feel guilty...
Then why you tried to hang yourself
at my house?
Since you were married to that asshole
You might as well have stuck with that
Why did you again come to my house for?
Get down here
Get down
C'mon, kneel
You married him
You helped him financially
But why did you tell him
that I took your money?
Who? Who said that?
You didn't say it?
Of course not
I wanted to marry you
All I wish for is your love
Money is nothing to me
You want to marry me?
That sounds nice indeed!
Then why did you marry Jiang Zhushan?
You weren't there for me
I was crazy about you
I missed you all the time
I forever fantasized about you so much
...that eventually I fell sick
Then Jiang Zhushan showed up
I was totally confused
That was what happened
So you told him
that I had taken your money, is it?
No
God, If I did...
I may rot to death, okay
Actually it's not a big deal
To tell you truth
I sent Lu Hua and Zhang Sheng to him
He got cornered
If I so desired...
You too would have ended up in court
I knew you were behind it
If you pity me...
then get me to a deserted place
and just kill me there
Let me ask you
How was I compared to Jiang Zhushan?
He's nothing compared to you
You're like heaven
and he's hell!
You're the only man for me
After we have met...
I couldn't stop thinking about you
Really?
Good guys never live long
Disasters last for centuries
Honestly! At times God prefers not to see
I mean, take Ximen Qing for instance;
If it wasn't for his relatives
who introduced him
to the grand tutor Cai
And kept showering expensive gifts
Isn't that why he got promoted?
Wu Zhi and Hua Zixu
were useless when they were alive
And now they're equally useless ghosts
That's hard to tell
Maybe the time hasn't come yet
Sooner or later Karma would tell
For what?
You see,
there's something besides promotion
After he got married to Li Pinger
She's given birth to a son
Come... My son
Let me kiss you
Only seven months since they got married
And she has a son!
Who knows...
maybe the child isn't Ximen's
I think,
it's probably Jiang Zhushan's kid
Enough of this nonsense talk
Don't let him hear you
Or you'll be in trouble
As if I care!
Considering the time frame...
Actually I think
the kid is probably Hua Zixu's
Is it the new wet nurse?
She happens to be the wife of Zhang Si
Her husband left for the army...
when their son was merely a month old
They bought her for 6 taels of silver
And they named her Ruyi
Ruyi, is it?
Whatever
Wait and see
Things won't be so smooth always
One's just got to wait and watch
Chunmei
Lock all the gates
What? It's not dark yet
I'm going to take a nap...
with your lady
Silly
Slut
It's so absurd!
Chunmei
Yes?
Come...
What are you trying to do?
Come...
Come there's something I want to show you
No...
I don't want to look...
This game is -
'striking the swan with the golden egg'
I'll have to drink if I miss
No...
Lady...
Lady...
Lady...
The young master...
What about him?
He fell off his bed
What?
He...
He has breathed his last
Lady...
Pinger
Pinger, what happen?
I... saw
Hua Zixu
What about him?
He...
Yes, go on! What about Hua Zixu?
He...
Pinger
Lady...
Pinger
No, it's me, master
Pinger
It's me
Master
Ximen Qing finally celebrated
his death which he...
brought upon himself
being over lascivious
He was a landlord, an official;
the leader of the gangsters
He was also a businessman, a bully...
and of course a sex addict
He tyrannically abused his powers
Usurping people's land and wives
Couldn't imagine,
hardly had his eyes closed...
His family broke apart
Soon this rich
and powerful family crumbled
This grand & tall mansion
was thrust to collapse
All his concubines dispersed like clouds
Even if he would have still been alive,
He would never have dreamt
it'd come to this!