Qing Dynasty Emperor Yongzheng gained subjects'
support by pretending to rule the nation humanely
In fact he ruled the Hans with an iron hand
With a secret group of assassins- Flying Guillotines
killed the rebels. Literary inquisitions were common
For anyone who wrote anything bad about Imperial...
court, his whole family would be exterminated
Even lives of proofreaders, bookstore owners
were not spared
Come on...
Take out all the books
Burn them
Yes
Kneel down
Execute them here
Kill
Old man
Jin Shengtan's works slandered the Imperial Court
His entire family was decapitated
You're the proofreader, today it's your turn
Save the act
Take down his head
Yes
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You aren't that old proofreader?
He's gone
I've been expecting you
Who are you?
I don't have a name
Nonsense... how could that be?
If you insist in knowing...
I'll tell you
Hibiscus flower
That's my name, The Bloody Hibiscus
What kind of name is that?
It's not that strange
The hibiscus plant is irrigated with blood droplets
And today I'll kill you
Please go back Bye...
Master
Your Majesty
Terrible murders took place often in the capital
Victims are all government officials
Terrible deaths, all by decapitation
According to witnesses...
The murderers are very nimble
Leaping over roofs and walking on walls
The weapon is the Flying Guillotine
It can cut off a man's head within 100 steps
Deadly accurate and master controlled
Obviously they've received strenuous training
And rumors are that
these assassins are actually
What? Go on
Sent from the Imperial Court
Nonsense. I rule the country benevolently
Why would I use such terroristic means?
I urge Your Majesty to investigate into this matter
Capture the real culprit in order to stop the rumors
Official Han
Yes, Your Majesty
Capture the murderer as soon as possible
We'll wrap up
Yes, Your Majesty
The Majesty leaves
Scholar Wan
I'll pay you a visit tonight to discuss the matter
Great. I'll be expecting you
The Majesty arrives
Good day, Your Majesty
Arise
Thank you, Your Majesty
Leave us
Yes
I've sent out Flying Guillotines to kill the traitors
Old Wan has found out about it
I denied it earlier
Looks like...
that Wan will look into it
Trịnh Cao Phong
Yes, Your Majesty
Tonight, send your best men...
to take down Scholar Wan's head
Make sure it's done
Of course, Your Majesty
Tea, master
Put it here
Men!
How dare you!
You dare to assassin a court official?
Arrest him
Who's behind this? Speak up
Go on
I'm afraid you can't perhaps handle the truth
You've got some nerve
You are forcing me to use more torture
Fine, I'll tell you...
who's behind this
Who?
The Emperor
Nonsense! How dare you say that?
Use more force
Yes
Han Tinh Du, if you won't let me go
You'll be in a lot of trouble
Trịnh Cao Phong, what have you done this time?
One of your men...
got captured by Han Tinh Du
I deserve death
If the man talks...
under tortures
Then it would ruin everything
I'll immediately kill that guard
Your Majesty's secret is safe
Not only the guard
You must kill Han Tinh Du's whole family...
to ensure the secrecy
Yes, Your Majesty
Trịnh Cao Phong, make sure it's done properly
Or you'll be dead
Yes Your Majesty
Tinh Du, still awake?
Are you worrying the prisoner won't confess?
That's not it
Then the rumor is true?
These few days I've been apprehensive with fear
I think it's a bad omen
Lý Liên
If anything happens to me
Take my mom to Quan Lạn
Go find my uncle Tống Biệt Hải
He'll take care of you
Got it
You are two months pregnant
No matter what
You must guard our child
Promise me
You're an honest official
You'll be blessed
Let's hope so
Tomorrow is Double 9th Festival. Something I must do
Sure, I'll send the maid over to accompany you
Stop here
We're here, madam
Go on
Lý Liên
Hoàng Phi, I didn't expect to see you here
I've been a wanderer for the past few years
I just got here yesterday
Today is the Tiết Cửu Trùng
I'm here to pay respects to our late master
Time flies
Our master has been dead for three years
So much has happened in these years
One can only sigh
Looks like you're still the same
Doing quite well
But you've changed a lot
During my travels...
I heard that you got married in a Han family
I was shocked and fell seriously ill
I thought that's the end of my life
But the heavens made fun of me
and I've been living miserably
Madam, it's ready
You can begin
Let's go pay our respects
Pack up
Take cover at the pavilion
When will the rain stop!
Old lady, it's your time
Are you raising a rebellion?
Trịnh Cao Phong, why are you doing this?
The Emperor's order... you must all die
Hurry, old Wang
Yes, madam
Tinh Du
Old lady
Tinh Du
Trịnh Cao Phong
Who are you?
Wife of Han Tinh Du
Lý Liên, you're two months pregnant
Promise me
You must guard our child
Trịnh Cao Phong
I sent you to execute Han Tinh Du's family
Is it done?
Your Majesty
I've killed everyone
of the Han household
Have you done a clean job?
Absolutely. No one left
Great, well done
I'll reward you for this
Thank you, Your Majesty
I've checked around
Rong Lý Liên, Han Tinh Du's wife
is a disciple of Wudang Clan. She's learnt well
and is a martial arts expert
The only reason she lost...
was because she's pregnant
She had to be careful
Otherwise she wouldn't retreat
Now that she's fled
It's like living next to the wolves
We'll have nothing but trouble
And if the Emperor finds out...
and punishes us
We'll all be dead
I don't think she's gone that far
If you'll dispatch some troops...
in all directions;
It'd be a piece of cake to capture her
It's not that simple
We must keep a low profile
Can't send any troops
And I must stay in the capital
That's why I summoned you here
So that you can help me out
Let me go, I'll finish her off in one stab
No one will know
It'd be better if I go
I'll go
You are all my filial children
Rong Lý Liên isn't easy to handle
This time around...
it's going to be a tough fight
I've always been fair
I'll pass my position as the chief...
to one of you, whoever could kill Rong Lý Liên
And he or she will inherit all my property
The other two can't oppose
We understand
Ren Ting
Yes, father
You're my eldest
You should go first
Yes, I guarantee
I'll bring her head back within ten days
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Go
I heard that
Rong Lý Liên has moved to Hàng Châu Town
Bưu
Yes, father
You must avenge for your brother, go
Yes, father
Taian Inn -Help wanted
Leave them, don't touch these bowls
I thought you told me to wash the dishes
Not these
Leave them
Have a seat, sir
What would you like to have?
Some wine
Yes, right away
Have a seat, sir
Are you staying or just eating?
Just eating
I want two dishes, make it quick
I'm in a hurry
Sure
Bring me two side dishes
Right away
We'll make a move at midnight
Action at midnight
We will take Rong Lý Liên out
Make it clean, don't leave any trace
Here you go
Prepare a room for me
I'm staying for the night Sure
She's gone. Chase her
Go
Lý Liên
It's you? Hoàng Phi
Quiet
What are you doing here?
I'll tell you later. Come with me
Don't bother
We can't stay here for long
Pack up and leave
We're far from Luodong town
Let's have a rest
Hoàng Phi, why did you show up?
It's fate
I was heading to Jian County...
to help a friend with some business
I passed by Taian Inn
And found out about their plot
Then I decided to stay
I didn't expect to see you here
It's great. Maybe it's not my time to die after all
What's going on?
Why are they after you?
Trịnh Cao Phong has killed my whole family
I'm the only one who escaped
Yet he won't give up
He wants me dead
Where are you going next?
Quan Lạn. I'll seek shelter with my uncle Tống Biệt Hải
I didn't know that you have an uncle
He's my husband's uncle
But we've never met before
Brother Ma, come here. Let me introduce you
This is Hoàng Phi, this is Brother Ma
Brother Ma, hello
Have a seat
Right, Brother Ma
Trịnh Cao Phong's after me
Why did you help us?
And fled with us?
They're after me also
Why?
Like you
I'm just trying to hide in this inn
You are
Three years ago
I worked in the Emperor's Flying Guillotine squad
I was ordered to kill many innocent people
I became an executioner, working for the Emperor
With the Flying Guillotine
I've killed so many innocent and good officials
I couldn't take it anymore
That's why I fled from the palace
For the past three years, Trịnh Cao Phong has been...
trying to track me down, and I was in exile
Brother Ma
I'm sorry to have dragged you into this
Don't say that
The inn is no place to stay for long
Sooner or later I'm bound to be tracked down
So we have a common enemy
I have to head to Jian County
Could you escort Lý Liên to Quan Lạn?
Sure, I'm wandering around anyway
Thank you
I'm relieved
We better move now
Lý Liên, it's late
We're in the middle of our journey
Maybe we should stay here tonight
Let's go inside
Go
Hoàng Phi
The 5 Poisonous Needles! Draw them out quickly
and he's still got a chance
Hỗ Ninh, you're my last hope
I depend on you now
Besides Rong Lý Liên...
you have to tackle Ma Sen
They are difficult to handle
I swear I'll avenge for my brothers
Rong Lý Liên is a seasoned expert
You must remember
You're no match for her
She's a woman after all, try to outwit her
Go on
Don't come back if you can't kill them
Are you alright, Hoàng Phi?
Thanks for saving my life, how can I ever repay you?
Don't mention it
Rest for 2 days, and you'll recover
After I'm done in Jian County...
I'll meet you in Quan Lạn
Sure
I'll see you in Quan Lạn
Brother Ma
Please take good care of Lý Liên on the way
I will, don't worry
See you
Come on
This wine is not bad
Hey young lady, why are you alone?
Such a pretty girl
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Brother Ma, she's alive
Let's go
Why am I here?
You were hurt, we brought you here
Where am I?
In a cave
There are no villages around
We had to take you here
What happened back there at the teahouse?
My whole family got robbed and killed by robbers
You were there alone?
My old servant escorted me
but
he got killed too
Don't be sad
Where do you live?
The Chen family, 80 miles away
You're not seriously hurt
Brother Ma and I will take you home tomorrow morning
Brother Ma?
He's good friend of mine
He's gone to find something for us to eat
He'll be back soon
Just rest
Rong Lý Liên is a seasoned expert
You're no match for her, you must outwit her
How much sorrow do you have?
Like the Spring river flowing eastwards
We'll be in Quan Lạn in three days
When you're at your uncle's place...
you won't feel like a wanderer
What about you?
The usual... I live all around the places
No, don't
What's going on?
Sorry, I can't
For my late husband's sake
and his child I'm carrying
I can't do this to him
Help
Put on your clothes
I want you
Nonsense
Why are you interested in her but not me?
My figure and my looks are as good as hers
To hell with you!
You can't fool me
You're Jin Hỗ Ninh, the daughter of Trịnh Cao Phong
How did you know?
I suspected her at the teahouse
She said her whole family got robbed and killed
Then why was she only mildly injured?
That's the clue
My sons are dead
And so is my daughter
Rong Lý Liên, Ma Sen
If I don't take you out, I won't live myself
Chief
What are you doing here?
I know that Rong Lý Liên and Ma Sen...
are now heading to Tống Biệt Hải's house in Quan Lạn
I have a plan to kill them
I'm listening
Amitabha Buddha
Travel around the places to make new friends
Good rewards from good deeds
Amitabha Buddha
Hold on, please
Amitabha Buddha
Here for soliciting alms?
Amitabha Buddha
Fushou
Yes
Prepare some rice and noodles
Yes, master
May I know your name?
Tống Biệt Hải
Mr. Tong, Amitabha Buddha
You
Amitabha Buddha
Brother Ma, turn your head please
Why?
Just do it, I need to
Mã Đại Car Ma
Brother Ma
Hoàng Phi, what are you doing here?
I spotted you from afar. Where's Lý Liên?
Over there
Lý Liên
Sorry. I didn't know that you are
It's Brother Ma's fault. He told me to come here
I told you Lý Liên's here
But I didn't tell you to walk up
Lý Liên
Sorry, please don't be mad
It's not your fault, don't worry
Why are you here?
I've finished my business at Jian County
And bought this horse, I traveled nonstop
and now I've caught up with you
Now we can go to Quan Lạn
I've got Brother Ma as my escort
There's no need for you to rush
Absence makes the heart grow fonder
Since I left you
That's what I've been thinking about
You must be tired... get on the horse
I've been thinking about you a lot
Wear this red flower
You look much prettier
Don't be silly, I'm in mourning
I can't wear red
You're still young, and you're so pretty
Why don't you dress up a bit?
Do you plan to mourn...
for the rest of your life?
Look, we're entering Quan Lạn
All good things come to an end
It's time to say goodbye
Tinh Du was an honest and upright man
Such misfortune
What a shame!
This is destiny, Lý Liên
Don't be too sad
I'm Tinh Du's uncle
I've always treated him like my own son
You may settle down here
Make yourself at home
Lý Liên, don't be sad
Trịnh Cao Phong is ruthless
I'm sure he'll be get his due retribution
Thank you for...
escorting Lý Liên here
I appreciate it
Guards
Yes, master
Prepare a feast, I want to drink with the guests
Yes, master
Please don't bother, I've to go
There's something I must attend to
If Brother Ma is leaving, I'll leave too
Mr. Tong, goodbye
Sure, I won't be in your way
Lý Liên, please see the two warriors off
Yes
Good bye
Lý Liên, I'm off. Take care of yourself
You too
Brother Ma, I'll see you around
Bye
Brother Ma, you plan to
I'll go where fate takes me
Would we see each other again?
Next autumn perhaps...
when I pass through here, we might see each other
Take care of the baby. Bye bye
Bye
Tong
Are you alright, Lý Liên?
Walking around at this hour?
Not used to staying here?
No, during the past month
I've been on the run
Now that I'm settled down I feel sort of homesick
I miss Tinh Du
Yes, it's only natural
Come sit down, let's have a chat
Prepare the tea
Yes, master
You brought Tinh Du up since he was little
He talked about you a lot
We both owe it to you
Don't mention it
Tinh Du also mentioned that...
you have a son named Tái Sinh
They grew up together
How's your son doing now?
He's doing quite well
Great. Maybe I can see him sometime
Certainly ...of course
Please have your tea
What are you doing?
Why are you impersonating Tống Biệt Hải?
Why is the tea poisoned? Tell me
What do you mean, Lý Liên?
My late husband...
wasn't brought up by Tống Biệt Hải
And Tống Biệt Hải doesn't have a son...
named Tái Sinh
You aren't Tống Biệt Hải
Rong Lý Liên, I'm impressed. Charge!
Charge
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Come on
You aren't going anywhere
Kill her
Yes
Let me go
Lý Liên
Hurry
Go
You go ahead, I'll stay behind
Go
Hurry
Go
So, can you walk?
Hoàng Phi
You can't go
Lý Liên
Are you alright, Lý Liên?
I'm fine, don't worry
Let's hurry
Go
You go ahead, don't mind me
No, we can't leave you here
We'll die together if we have to
Don't worry, we've come off a long way
They won't catch up for sometime
Lý Liên, lie down
I'll be on guard. No one can hurt you
You must be tired, have a break
I'm fine, don't worry
Hoàng Phi, you weren't involved in this
Why did you get yourself involved?
I'll be honest
When we were learning martial arts together
I was in love with Lý Liên at that time
That's why I want to be on her side
I'll try my best to protect her
You'll sacrifice for her because of your love'?
Yes, if we could be together
I don't mind to sacrifice
Good... you and Lý Liên will be very happy
But Trịnh Cao Phong is alive
We won't be happy
He deserves to be killed
Don't worry
I'll take him out myself
You and Lý Liên will have good days ahead
Thanks, Brother Ma
You are our good friend
Brother Ma
What is it?
Brother Ma's gone
Brother Ma
He wrote something here
Men have sorrow and joy
Just like the different phases of moon
It's just the way it is- let's wish for long lives
Though miles apart, we'll share the moon's beauty
Brother Ma's gone
No wonder last night he remarked...
that he wishes you and I could be together
What else did he say?
He said he shall kill Trịnh Cao Phong
And we'd have a bright future ahead
Brother Ma will face off with Trịnh Cao Phong
Oh no! He's no match for the old monster
Brother Ma
Hoàng Phi, I think this could be a miscarriage
Please help me
What are you doing?
Rong Lý Liên, it's your time to die
What did you say?
I've been waiting for this chance
Ma Sen's gone, and you're about to have a miscarriage
You can't beat me now
What do you want?
I want your life
Are you mad? We learnt from the same master
But I'm also the son of Trịnh Cao Phong
He only has two sons and a daughter
They are all dead
But you don't know that he has a mistress
And she's my mom
He abandoned me when I was a child
But he has announced that any of his sons...
who kills you...
can inherit his property
So you're doing it for the money
Wait, if you won't explain everything
I won't rest in peace
What's to explain?
After your wounds were healed in the temple
Why did you leave us?
I had to go to the Tong family to take care of things
so that you would fall into the trap
Hoàng Phi, you're very clever
But there's one thing you mightn't have expected
What's that?
You have no idea...
that I'm faking a miscarriage now
I knew you're up to no good
That's why I wanted to blow your cover
How long have you been suspecting?
Since you left the Tongs
How?
Simple; there are only two people...
who know that I'm staying at the Tongs
Brother Ma was with me the whole time
He's also Trịnh Cao Phong's enemy
He won't be the mole
And that just leaves you
I guessed right... come on
Kill me now and you'll be prosperous
Come on
Please don't kill me
Walk away
My husband's dead, so is my baby
I have nothing to worry
There's no point for me to run anymore
I should head back
Trịnh Cao Phong, even if I've to risk my life
I must take my revenge today
Ma Sen, what a hero!
You've got a lot of courage to show up here!
Trịnh Cao Phong
I don't plan to walk out alive
No matter what, I must end this today
Charge
This isn't him either
Rong Lý Liên, Ma Sen
I'm on the bridge at the back, come get me
Jump quickly
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He's the real one, kill him