"Villagers are rushing in to see the tiger killer." "Hustle and bustle on the street." "Wu Da and his load of steamed wheat cakes, but no one's buying, no one's buying." "Steamed wheat cakes." "Steamed wheat cakes." "Look, Yunge!" "I have no business." "You haven't heard?" "Let me tell you." "On Jingyang Peak, there's a tiger in the forest." "Big eyes, white forehead and a large mouth." "It comes and goes in a flash." "Everyone would take a detour." "Many villagers near the mountain went missing." "The Magistrate puts out a reward ...for anyone who will catch the tiger." "Yet the hunters are not capable enough;" "one got killed after the other!" "Enters the star." "A great hero he is." "He climbed up the mountain in the evening, drunk when he saw the tiger." "He pummelled the tiger to death with bare hands," "The fearless man got rid of the threat." "Everyone's delighted about the news, they are celebrating peace and joy everywhere." "The Magistrate was relieved, he summoned the hero to be an officer." "It's time for a celebration." "He's so smart and dashing." "All households are lighting up fire crackers, everyone's eager to see the big hero." "So you understand now?" "Forget about your business today." "Let's watch the lion dance." "I want to take a look." "Younger brother, it's me!" "Come here!" "Oh, brother!" "Who would have thought?" "You're the hero who slew the tiger." "I didn't expect to see you here." "I've moved here for a year, come home with me." "It's a poor little household, the curtains are half drawn;" "the beauty couldn't be bothered to dress up." "She feels unlucky to be married to such a husband." "Mrs. Wu." "Madam Wang, what is it?" "I paid my respects at the temple." "Could you embroider the character "Buddha"" "...on this piece of silk, please." "Of course, please come upstairs." "Alright." "Listen." "What's the commotion about?" "You haven't heard?" "The man who slew the tiger at Jingyang Peak, he's making his rounds." "Why don't you go out to take a look?" "My husband's out," "I have to stay here." "You are rare indeed." "A beauty like you staying at home all day, how could you do it?" "I'm used to it." "You're a good wife," "Wu Da is very lucky indeed." "My younger brother is here." "This is it." "This is my home." "Come here and take a look." "What are they looking at over there?" "Have a seat." "My dear wife, please come downstairs at once." "My younger brother is here." "Coming." "What's the big deal?" "You should go downstairs, and meet his younger brother." "Please wait here for me," "I'll embroider the character for you later." "Go on." "Have a cup of tea, younger brother." "What's going on, Wu Da?" "It's such a surprise!" "I didn't expect my own brother is the hero!" "Come here." "My younger brother, Wu Song." "Your sister-in-law." "Pleased to meet you." "She is thrilled to meet Wu Song." "He is a ray of sunshine in her world." "Wu Song is so dashing, with his God-like figure." "He has lit up the humble home, it's turned to heaven." "What's wrong?" "You should have told me earlier;" "I'm not well dressed ...to meet the guest." "My dear brother, when did you get married?" "Two years ago back home, the Zhang family married her off to me." "That's the year when I left home." "Exactly." "You ran away from home." "Why didn't you tell me sooner?" "That time I got drunk and injured someone," "I didn't want you to be dragged into my trouble." "That's why I left." "You should have written to me," "I've been looking everywhere for you." "Being on the run, I didn't settle down anywhere, ...didn't have an address neither." "Congratulations!" "No wonder this morning," "I saw magpies singing outside your door." "Your younger brother is here." "And she is..." "Madam Wang who owns a tea house." "Mr. Wu Song." "My dear, go buy some wine and food," "I haven't seen my brother for so long." "We must celebrate." "There's no need for that." "What do you know!" "I've just met my brother-in-law, how could I leave now?" "I should have a chat with him." "It's alright, sister-in-law." "I'll ask Madam Wang for the favour." "I'll be glad to oblige." "You stay here and entertain your guest." "Thank you." "Be careful." "You've never left home, why did you move here?" "Your sister-in-law is very young, and I'm too honest  not very bold." "We were bullied by some hooligans." "Brother-in-law," "ever since I got married to Wu Da..." "I realised he's a weakling." "You know what they say;" "people pick on the weak." "Hence we moved here to avoid troubles." "If only he was a hero like you, and revered by others;" "No one would dare to bully us." "My elder brother is down to earth, he's not rash like me." "You are very modest." "I've forgotten to ask, are you married?" "Not yet." "Why don't you move in with us?" "It'd be so convenient." "She is right." "My wife has a point." "Move in, my brother." "I'll be proud by association." "Thank you for your kindness, my brother, sister-in-law." "Then move your luggage here." "Yes." "Hurry." "The strong man has moved in, with all of his belongings." "The sister-in-law is very attentive, she made his bed." "Wu Da is off to sell cakes, he's busy with his long working hours." "She's concerned with his welfare, making sure he's well taken care of." "Wu Song feels he's given them lots of trouble." "He's bought a piece of satin for her to make clothes." "Autumn's gone and winter's here." "The village is covered with snow." "Brother-in-law, you must be freezing." "Oh, it isn't too bad out there." "But I feel very cold despite being at home." "Look, my hands are ice cold, even though I'm wearing so many clothes." "Take care of yourself, sister-in-law." "I've set up a fire in your room, please go inside." "Thank you." "Where's my elder brother?" "He's still out selling." "Let's have a drink first, it will warm us up." "No, we'll wait for my brother." "Look at me, do you notice any difference?" "I'm afraid not." "Take a closer look." "The dress I'm wearing, is made from the cloth you gave me earlier." "I've forgotten all about that." "You're pretty good at needle work." "Look." "It's snowing heavily outside," "and it's warm with the fire inside." "Let me drink to you," "I wish that we'll stay together forever." "You and my brother have done so much for me," "I should be raising a toast." "I'm tired from drifting around, it would be nice to settle here with you two." "You can drink, drink up!" "I better not drink, for I can't hold my drink." "Please forgive me." "Let me." "Let me." "Please allow me." "I'll do it myself." "Wu Song." "I love that you're so tall and dashing." "So well-built and so good looking." "I pity that you've been wandering around, without a woman beside to take care of you." "After you've had this cup of wine, we'll stay together forever." "Sister-in-law, you've forgotten about my elder brother" "How could you even suggest such despicable offer?" "Yes, I'm married to your brother, but we're not really a couple." "Can't you tell?" "What are you talking about?" "You don't understand." "I'm a woman," "I need warmth and consolation." "And your brother can't satisfy me." "I'm terribly confused." "Wu Song." "He has a heart of stone, he decides to walk out of there." "Wu Song." "Emotions went wild." "The dragon is unleashed." "Once in the sea, nowhere to be found." "Song, it's almost dinner time, where are you going?" "I'm leaving." "Why?" "Is my wife not a good hostess?" "She's the best hostess." "I just don't wish to be a bother." "So it's business?" "Yes, after I'm gone." "You better leave home late and come home earlier, better still to stay at home." "Stay at home?" "How could I not sell the cakes?" "This should last you for a few months." "I'll take your advice," "I won't work so late." "Watch your home, don't let your wife go out and about so often." "How long will you... come back this time around?" "I'm not sure myself." "Take good care of yourself." "The snow wouldn't stop," "must leave my brother for now;" "don't want to be entangled in this." "Wu Da is sad," "Lotus Pan is heart broken." "He has got a new assignment to head to the capital." "Have some tea, my dear." "It's late now, why are you still at home?" "You've been working too hard on the embroidery," "I just want to spend more time with you." "You don't need to do that;" "As a man, you should be out doing business, instead of staying beside your wife all day." "What would others think of you?" "Before my brother left, he told me to head out late and come home early." "He suggested to spend more time with you." "He told you to head out late and come home early?" "He meant well, he's worried that you'd have to spend your time alone." "If only he'd really understand me, that will be great." "That's why I'm here, spending time with you." "You better head out," "I'd prefer to stay here alone." "Okay." "What are you doing?" "Why are you shutting the windows?" "My brother told me to do so." "So that no one could look at you avoidtrouble." "It means you'll only listen to your brother now?" "What kind of a person does he take me for?" "He just doesn't want anyone to hassle you." "Fine." "So are you heading out or not?" "Yes, yes." "Be careful at home, don't go out." "Wu Da." "What is it?" "Don't forget to bring me some red threads." "Threads...alright." "Mr. Ximen, would you think I'm up to par?" "Not at all." "He's been lenient;" "If he gave out what he's got, ...you'd be dead." "Keep on practising." "Yes, Mr. Ximen." "Ximen Qing, a womaniser." "He's rich, and is an experienced fighter." "After he's left the practising grounds, he walked in town haughtily." "Sorry." "He wasn't hurt from the falling pole, ...instead he was love-struck." "This leads to the beginning of an affair." "One trouble comes after another." "Hey, what are you looking at?" "Up to no good, I could imagine." "Madam Wang, you've startled me." "Who told you to walk under the eaves?" "That was a good hit." "Could you tell me, whose family is that lady from?" "Oh, her!" "The daughter of King of Hell, the sister of Zhong Kui." "Why do you want to know?" "I am serious, stop teasing me." "Serious?" "Come inside and have some tea then." "I wanted to see you anyway." "Please." "Please." "Have a seat." "Have some tea." "Here's money for the tea." "It won't cost you that much." "Just take it." "Well, who is she?" "Which one?" "Could you think of something?" "She!" "She's the wife of Wu Da, who sells cakes." "What a waste!" "That's what everyone says." "If you could do me this huge favour." "Please be my matchmaker, and this could be enough for your burial ceremony." "As a staunch Buddhist, I spend lots of... money buying incense sticks every month." "That won't suffice for my burial ceremony." "Just help me out, you'll be rewarded after it's done." "It's sort of difficult." "I'll see you another time then." "Wait, let me think it over." "There is one way, but you must be patient." "Patient?" "One step after the other." "You will succeed after you've taken all the steps." "Should you fail, then the deal's blown." "Come on, get to the point." "...stop wasting my time." "She was a maid at an affluent household, and does great needlework." "You go to buy a piece of white silk, a piece of blue silk and ten cotton cloths;" "And I'll take all that to her." "Dear, could you... help me to make a burial costume;" "Mr. Ximen was kind enough to give the material to me." "That's the first step." "Then I'll invite her over to my teahouse." "If she's here, consider that as the second step." "I'll arrange a meal to thank her;" "if she eats it, that's the third step." "Don't turn up for one or two days." "On the third day you show up." "And we'll see." "I'll make up an excuse for you to go into the room." "If she leaves, then you can forget it." "If she stays, you'll be on step four." "You can sweet-talk her, flirting is the fifth step." "I'll make sure there's some wine." "If she drinks, we're on to the sixth." "Try to get her to drink and eat more;" "if she doesn't refuse, then you're on step seven." "I'll leave and buy some more wine." "If she stays behind, it's eighth step." "After I've left you two alone," "I'll lock the door." "If she's still not leaving, then you're on step nine." "Then the last step... it's up to you!" "You are so smart and able, and your needle work is excellent." "You're one in a million!" "I don't deserve such compliments, Mr. Ximen." "I'm sorry my pole hit you the other day, please forgive me." "Don't worry about it." "I could meet you because of that," "I am very lucky." "Let me drink to you." "Please excuse me." "I don't drink." "Madam Wang will be back soon." "Come on." "Have a drink." "I can't drink." "Come on." "For my sake." "I can't drink." "Just one drink." "No." "Please behave, Mr. Ximen." "Don't get fresh with me" "I couldn't stop thinking about you." "If you refuse me, then I won't live." "Let go!" "How could you do this?" "Don't you know that I'm a married woman?" "I know that." "But when I think of your husband," "I feel sorry for you." "You're such a beauty, why would you have such a useless husband?" "I'm willing to protect you." "I'd rather be with you than to become a fairy." "What kind of a person do you take me for?" "Please, make my dream come true." "After you hit me with a pole, my heart has been trembling." "Have mercy on me, you are my life saviour." "Help me." "Please help me." "I hate the heartless Wu Song, he made my heart aflutter." "I was hoping that he will be nice to me, yet he left just like that." "This dress reminds me of my broken heart." "Fine!" "I'll get even." "Please say yes." "Busybodies are trouble makers," "Indulging in alcohol and sex is dangerous." "Ximen Qing has achieved his goal." "There's no turning back, no turning back." "Oh, no!" "What are you two doing?" "I expected you to make me my burial costume." "You were caught deep in passion!" "What have you done?" "Madam Wang, please be kind, forgive us." "Forgive you?" "Being a widow for so long, I befriended many." "I've devoted myself to Buddhism." "And what now?" "This place is sinned." "I wonder what my neighbours will say about this." "My dear neighbours." "Madam Wang." "Madam Wang." "What?" "Do us a favour, please help us to keep this secret." "Here's some money, for you to buy more incense sticks." "Do you really think this will help?" "Tell me what you want then." "Unless you two... come here everyday, pray with me." "Otherwise, I'll wreck your martial arts school, and I'll make a mess at your herbal store." "Yes, whatever you say." "And you, if you refuse," "I'll tell your husband." "Madam Wang set up a trap," "she's trapped like a flying moth." "From that day on, she's been having an affair with Ximen Qing." "It's the talk of the town, people are gossiping about this." "Young Yunge is inexperienced." "He told Wu Da about the affair." "What?" "I'm not lying." "What a promiscuous woman!" "I'm going to kill her." "Calm down." "You need evidence." "Without proof, there's nothing you can do." "What then?" "Calm down, wait until I've got the chance," "I'll take you to Madam Wang's house to catch them." "Then it will be alright." "Fine." "Mr. Ximen is here." "What else do you need?" "Wait at the door." "I'll open the door from inside." "After that, head to the room." "Got it?" "Hurry." "Brat." "What are you doing here?" "Trying to steal something, huh?" "There's nothing worth stealing here." "I'm here to take a look at you, you old pimp." "You told someone to have an affair!" "What was that, you little brat?" "I'll break your legs, you little bastard." "Open the door." "Hurry!" "Head to the room." "Open up." "Wu Da." "Caught in the act!" "You whore." "Stop." "Brother!" "Officer Wu, what is it?" "Nothing, I had a nightmare." "Go back to sleep." "Woken up from a nightmare, worrying about what's going on." "Both my parents are dead." "My elder brother raised me." "Sister-in-law's beauty attracting too much attention." "Yet my brother is too weak." "Is he bullied by someone?" "Could there be trouble at home?" "I'm really frightened." "I can't wait to return home." "Wu Da, have some tea." "Get lost!" "Just let me die." "I was wrong." "You can hit and scold me all you want." "At this point, you shouldn't punish yourself." "You whore!" "How could you be doing such things?" "You don't care about me, just get lost." "I was set up by Madam Wang." "I was duped by Ximen Qing." "I'm deep in the trap, it's too late to regret now." "We're husband and wife, could you forgive me this time?" "Who'd listen to you?" "If you are treating me like this," "I don't know what I should do." "Please, forgive me." "Alright, I can forgive you." "But you must help me to get well, and I won't mention a word to my brother." "Or he wouldn't let you get away." "Wu Song." "Wu Da's words have struck her," "Lotus Pan is really worried." "She goes to the teahouse the next day, hoping to seek some help." "Evil Madam Wang suggests to kill Wu Da, then he won't walk when he's dead." "No!" "No!" "I've already done enough," "I don't want to be part of this." "What?" "Haven't you had enough being his wife?" "If he doesn't die, don't even dream of a good life." "No, he promised he'll forgive me, as long as I help him to recover." "He won't tell Wu Song." "Mr. Ximen." "Please get me some good herbal medicine." "Yes." "What's that?" "This is..." "It's excellent to cure chest pain." "Right, this medicine can... help breathing and stops the pain." "That should cost quite a bit, right?" "It's a handed down recipe, it's not for sale generally." "Thank you, Mr. Ximen." "Hurry and make some medicine." "Thank you." "Thank you." "Don't worry, just go." "We won't worry after he takes this." "Dear, the medicine is ready." "Where did you buy it?" "From the Minsing herbal shop." "Have you told them... clearly about my chest pain?" "It tastes awful." "It's good for you." "Drink it while it's warm." "What have you given me?" "It's for chest pain." "You are heartless." "You are killing me." "I'm not." "Dear." "You." "What?" "What are you doing?" "Why did you lie to me?" "Why did you kill him?" "Why?" "You." "We will be in trouble if he stays alive." "I've no desire of constantly living in fear." "This is the only way." "We have no choice." "Rushing forward," "Wu Song has reached home finally." "But it's too late for Wu Da." "His body was cremated." "The wicked Ximen Qing, tries to hide his crime by paying." "He Jiu couldn't afford to refuse him, so he kept a piece of evidence." "Underneath the mourning coat she wears a red dress." "I couldn't help but wonder!" "She doesn't look sad or frightened." "I wonder how did my brother die." "Poor Wu Da, you died a terrible death." "You've left me all alone." "What can I do now?" "You're back!" "Your brother died." "Sister-in-law, my brother had always been healthy, what happened?" "It was very sudden, unfortunately he had a stroke." "Your brother had chest pains, and he died within a few days." "Which doctor prescribed the medicine?" "Madam Wang got a prescription, yet the medicine couldn't save him." "Where's my brother's body?" "I couldn't find a proper burial ground, so he was cremated." "Who was in charge of the cremation?" "He Jiu was." "He Jiu." "I was going to report this, but Ximen Qing threatened me." "He had connections with the officials," "I couldn't afford to offend him." "That's why I kept this as evidence, and I was going to pass this to you." "What's this?" "What's left of your brother's body." "The usual colour should be greyish white, only those who got poisoned would be black." "And this silver?" "The hush money from Ximen Qing;" "He wanted to shut me up." "Why did he do this?" "Was he having an affair with my sister-in-law?" "I don't want to comment on that." "If you want to know more, ...go ask Yunge." "Yunge." "Where's Yunge?" "Over there." "Yunge." "Wu Song found Yunge, so he came to know what happened." "The Judge presides." "Wu Da died of chest pains, I've already investigated." "You've committed libel against Ximen Qing." "Forty strokes of cane." "Yes." "Unfortunately the judge wouldn't take them seriously." "Wouldn't take them seriously." "Wu Da died;" "Nursing his regret he lost his life!" "Wu Song has to take his revenge." "He goes to the teahouse, Madam Wang is terrified, she tries to talk her way out of it." "Madam Wang, how did my brother die?" "Speak up." "How would I know?" "You shameless thing." "Wu Song, it's all her fault, she would know." "Oh no!" "Mr. Wu Song." "Heaven help me!" "You've wronged me." "Wu Da fell sick, and his wife panicked." "She was asking people to help." "And me being a kind hearted person," "I prayed for him." "And I was running around trying to find help." "Ximen Qing delivered the medicine, it was a handed down prescription;" "Who would have thought!" "Wu Da was too sick, he was destined to die." "His wife was heartbroken, ...it was so sad." "Mr. Ximen was very kind, he volunteered to organise the cremation." "That's nonsense." "You were pimping for Wu Da's wife." "Why didn't you mention that?" "That's not true." "Dear neighbours, tell the truth." "Has any of you... seen me doing anything bad?" "Have you done any good deeds?" "You've done nothing but bad deeds." "She just tries to smooth-talk her way out." "I took Wu Da to your house; we caught them in the act, don't deny it." "If you keep talking rubbish, ...I'll kill you." "Tell me!" "Fine." "Spare me please." "I don't know where to begin." "Luckily you are very forgiving." "I was trapped to be a matchmaker, ...but it was a setup." "One day, at the teahouse..." "Ximen Qing was idling around." "He lusted for her beauty after he's seen her." "He forced me to ask her to make my burial costume." "Your sister-in-law isn't a faithful wife." "They hit it off right away." "One thing leads to another, and it's embarrassing to delve into details." "Ximen Qing is a wicked man, he poisoned Wu Da to death." "Ximen Qing is a man without conscience." "I'm certain that he'll be punished sooner or later." "He's an evil person," "Wu Song, don't let him get away with it." "Wu Song, don't listen to her." "She was part of it." "Wu Song, I had nothing to do with it." "Hear me out." "Keep her in custody." "Yes." "After I'm finished with Ximen Qing," "I'll come back for you." "It's Wu Song." "He is here." "Mr. Ximen Qing." "What?" "Wu Song is here." "And our people?" "All here." "He shouldn't be able to make it beyond Lion's Bridge." "Go back first, ask the neighbours to be witnesses." "After I'm done with Ximen Qing," "I'll return and deal with my sister-in-law." "Alright." "Where's Ximen Qing?" "I don't know." "You want to die?" "At the Lion Inn." "Mr. Ximen Qing, Wu Song has reached Huichun Hall." "He's just trying to get himself killed." "Even if he could pass the Lion Bridge..." "I guess he can't escape our One-eyed Dragon's pole." "You're absolutely right." "Ximen Qing, come out here if you're a man." "Here." "What a joke!" "I hear you're the tiger slaying hero." "But me, Ximen Qing," "I'm not scared of you." "Ximen Qing, you the town bully." "You've done all sort of bad deeds;" "I'm here to... avenge my brother." "This is your doom day." "He's here." "Dear neighbours, every debt has its debtor." "I'm not an educated man," "I've killed Ximen Qing ...for my brother." "Please wait and be my witnesses." "Okay." "I've been a wanderer." "My brother died all of a sudden," "I'm just trying to find a legitimate answer." "Could you help me... by writing down a statement?" "You have to do this." "No." "I think you're the more suitable person." "You." "No, thanks." "I appreciate this." "Please you two, we need your help." "Help." "Men." "Yes." "Drag that whore out." "Yes." "There's no need..." "I am here." "Look!" "Whose head is this?" "What do you want?" "I'm going to tear your heart out," "you shameless woman." "Don't you have any remorse?" "My elder brother treated you well, how could you be so ungrateful?" "He's dead because of you." "Aren't you human?" "Who knows of my sorrows!" "You were having an affair with Ximen Qing, and poisoned your own husband." "If what you've done is justified, then we can do whatever we want." "There's no love between me and your brother." "We were a couple only in name." "If there's no love between you, why did you marry him?" "I was a maid beforehand," "I didn't choose to marry him." "You should be obedient to your husband, that's just the right thing to do." "I am human after all" "I couldn't control my feelings." "I was about to give up." "Then I met you, my destined love." "You're married to my elder brother," "I won't have an affair with my sister-in-law." "If I wasn't your sister-in-law," "would you then show your affection?" "If you really had feelings for me, why did you have an affair with Ximen Qing?" "Love cannot be explained;" "you're an icy cold person." "Madam Wang grabbed the chance, she introduced Ximen Qing to me." "You were having an affair, then you poisoned my brother, huh?" "That was too much." "There's no turning back, it's too late now." "No matter what reasons you have... you have to offer your sacrifice today." "My life was ruined by marrying the wrong man;" "There's nothing except hatred from you." "Although we couldn't be a couple," "I'd choose to die in your hands." "It's all over now," "Romance was like a cloud of smoke." "The beauty is dead;" "she lies buried in an abandoned grave!"