Xin chen san wu niang (1967) - full transcript
SHAW BROTHERS PRESENT
THE MIRROR AND THE LICHEE
Subtitles Realized By : Willy38 - ASIAMANIA
Full moon at the lantern festival
The streets of Chaozhou are bustling
Lanterns are raised
The city is enjoying the festivities
The golden dragon leads the way
Lion dance is in progress
Folklore characters on parade
Some are interested in pretty faces
A scholar from afar
has other things in mind
He pays no attention to women
But is interested in lantern riddles
This is Master Chen
This is Master Lu
Sir
You are so talented
You know all the answers
You flatter me
I'm not worthy of the reward
You're too modest
This is a small token
to liven things up
Please accept it
You're too kind
Please come this way
Please
I'm most grateful for your kindness
I'm staying with a friend
I'll be leaving in a few days
That's such a shame
You're too kind
Sir
Miss Huang is here
Excuse me
Go ahead
Uncle Lu
What is it Wu Niang?
Uncle Lu!
What is it, Yi Chun?
Someone...
... is after us
what?
That's him!
Go inside!
Come back!
Master Lin
This is my house, not a brothel
Mind your manners!
Who are you?
I'm Lu
Mr. Lu
This is my house, how can you...
Miss!
What do you want?
Mr. Lin
I beg your pardon
Who is the lady?
She's my friend's daughter
I see
Look at my robe!
You burnt it with firecrackers
Serves you right for getting fresh!
Getting fresh...
Miss Huang's beauty and talent
is known throughout Chaozhou
Your reputation is well justified
Well justified
You're shameless!
Miss
What do you want?
If you take liberties here
You know I will...
Miss, my name is Lin Da Xiong
Nice to meet you
My family held office for generations
My father is the inspector of Shanxi
We are the largest of the landowners
And the richest family in Chaozhou
I'm a candidate at the military examination
If you agree, I'll present betrothal gifts
If I remember correctly
You're already married
You're such a fool
Having more than one wife
is nothing... besides
For the Huangs to become our in-laws
It may not promote their social status
But Master Lin is humbling himself
Miss Huang will benefit...
Shut up!
You come from an esteemed family
How can you take such liberties
with the ladies?
You're quite rude for someone so elegant looking
Who are you?
Chen Bo Qing from Quanzhou
Chen Bo Qing?
Who the hell is Chen Bo Qing?
Look at you
You're nothing but a lowly scholar
You're asking for trouble
You should check around
Master Lin is not be trifled with
He is my guest
Please mind your manners
Who the hell is he?
How dare he be rude to Master Lin
He is...
Tell me
Or else don't blame me!
Master Chen is actually
Miss Huang's fiance
What?
Something is fishy
We've been engaged at a young age
You may ask Wu Niang
It's the truth
If you don't mind
I'll treat you to a drink
No thanks
Watch your step!
He uses his power to bully people
He's a shame to Chaozhou
Are you alright, Wu Niang?
I'm fine
This is Master Chen
Luckily he came to your rescue
You should thank him
Sorry I lied about our engagement
I'm most grateful to you
I'm glad you're not upset
What a waste!
That bastard is loathsome
Something is not right
What do you mean? They were...
Sir
That old fool was hesitant
Didn't you see?
Well?
I think their engagement
is a lie
You're quite right
Take it easy for now
Let me check
If it's not true
We'll send betrothal gifts
Yes!
Why not?
A girl must marry on coming of age
Please sit down
Besides
Master Lin is offering 1000 taels of gold
He's treating your daughter like a lady
You're quite right
Master, we can't accept the proposal
Don't be so short-sighted
Master Lin is a handsome fellow
He's rich and powerful
He's a good match for your daughter
Just the betrothal gift alone
Who else can offer this much?
That's not it. My daughter has been...
Don't mention that
Please tell Master Lin I have agreed
We're from a well born family as well
about my daughter...
I understand
Don't worry
We'll go through the proper rituals
And send the bridal palanquin
Good...
It's settled
Yes!
I won't agree to this
Miss...
Your father has accepted
1000 taels of gold as the betrothal gift
It's useless to worry
What can I do?
You should discuss with your mother
Yes
Yi Chun
Look
Is that Master Chen?
Looks like him!
He must be looking for you
Why?
He doesn't know we live here
He can ask his way
He must be on his way to the west lake
and passed by our house
He chose to take shelter across from us?
Yi Chun
Yes?
Give him an umbrella
I will
Master Chen
It's really you
Incidentally I saw you from upstairs
Is that your mistress?
I bet this is not a coincidence
You're mocking me!
Here!
This is from our mistress
Thank you so much
Where do you live?
I'm...
Who is that?
I don't know
You have such a kind heart
Uncle Li!
Young Master
Why are you out in the rain?
I don't care
Young Master
Look at this umbrella!
Master!
It's nice, huh?
Did you buy it?
No
You found it?
You're excited
No
I was on my way to the West Lake
I was caught in the rain
I ran into a lady while taking shelter
She gave me the umbrella
You don't have to get so excited
It's worth nothing, but means a lot
Even if it's pouring
I won't get wet
The lady who gave me this
is from a distinguished family
Who is it?
On the night of the lantern festival
I met Huang Bi Jun at Master Lu's
The one you talked about yesterday?
Yes
Huang... what's the name?
Huang Bi Jun! What a coincidence!
A Miss Huang from the western part of the city
There's a pair of stone lions outside her door
Stone lions?
Stone lions! The Huangs?
What are you thinking?
I'm thinking
When your father was alive
You were engaged
to a Miss Huang from the western part of the city
That's right!
Your mother told me
When they exchanged the betrothal gift
We offered a precious mirror
In return
The Huangs sent a coral tree
Yes! The coral tree is indeed at home
What if Miss Huang is my fiancee?
Master, then what will you do?
Well?
When the engagement was agreed
Your father still held office
Now that he's dead
You have not made contact
The connection died with your father
As for the engagement
It may not be
The world is full of snobbery
It's hard to say
Now that you have brought this up
I must find out if she's the one
What if they renege?
What will you do?
I'll sue them
Don't be silly
They're rich and powerful
Before you file your complaint
You'll be beaten up first
Forget about it!
Mirror polish!
Do you need to polish mirrors?
You know how?
Yes!
You really know how?
Of course!
Come in!
What's wrong with you?
Stop staring! Follow me!
Put it down!
Wait here! I'll get the mirror
This is the backyard
Stay where you are
Yes...
You have the mirror
Is this your mistress' mirror?
It's mine! Do mine first
I'll get hers
Talking to me?
Want me to go upstairs?
I'm telling you to work on the mirror
And don't roam around
Hey!
I'm here to...
Are you Yi Chun?
You are...
I'm Chen Bo Qing
Master Chen!
Why are you...
I'm here for...
What's wrong with you?
Stop chatting
Don't pay attention to him
I asked him to polish the mirror
Do you want me to polish a mirror?
No! Yi Chun, the mistress is looking for you
Run along!
You're dishonest!
Me?
Miss
This is the one!
You're bad
Miss
Be careful!
I will
Take your time, I'll get you some tea
Miss
The mirror inlaid with jade
I've seen it as a child
It's now a part of her vanity
and linked to my fate
The mirror remains while things have changed
I'm not who I used to be
Bringing up the engagement will be hard
After I polish the mirror
I'll have to leave
I won't get to see the fair lady
or talk to her
I came in disguise
I would have wasted my effort
I'll break the mirror
and see what will happen
Here's your tea!
You're supposed to polish the mirror
how could you break it?
This is ridiculous!
The mirror was a part of the family hairloom
How can you pay for it?
Sir
How could you entrust such a precious mirror
to someone like him?
It's not my fault
It's Yi Chun...
Did you bring out the mirror?
I did
Sister!
I caught you!
What are you doing here?
Wu Niang
Why are you hiding in there?
Father
Who wanted the mirror to be polished?
I told Yi Chun to bring out the mirror
Really...
The mirror is broken
You 2 brats go back to the study
I don't care who brought it out
You break it, you pay for it
I'm broke
I can never pay for that mirror
I broke the mirror
Please forgive me
Forgive you? Not so easy?
If you don't pay for it
I'll send you to jail
I don't have any money
That won't do any good
Get my name card
Father, the mirror is broken
Sending him to jail is useless
Even if I don't
I can't spare him
I'll work for you
And pay for the mirror
Work as a servant?
Yes...
Look at you...
You can't do any chores
If I let you stay
I'd be wasting food instead
No...
What?
I can cook and clean
I can also read and write
Really?
Yes
Alright
The mirror was a valuable heirloom
You'll sell yourself as a page boy
for 3 years! Agree?
I agree
Chen Bo Qing serves in the study
as a page boy
He prepares the ink and pen
and continues his studies
Outrageous! You have no respect
Rotten wood is useless
A wall of dung cannot be soiled
What?
Who taught you that?
Sir
My glasses! This is outrageous!
Such moral degeneration!
What does that mean?
You're hopeless!
Why didn't you practice calligraphy?
Chen San
This is for the teacher
Who is this for?
For the old master
Chen San
I thought this was for him
No, I saved them for you
Save them for yourself
What's with you?
I'm doing this for you
Look what are you doing?
You're both hopeless
Simply hopeless!
Master Meng
Yi Chun
What are you doing here?
Master Meng is gone
Yi Chun, fetch Chen San
Yes
Chun Tao
Leave those for me!
It's alright. I have nothing else to do
Where should I put them?
Give them to me
Chen San
What is it?
Sit down
The 2 youg masters
have driven Master Meng away
There's no one in the study
That's even better
Let's sit down and have a chat
Sit down!
Have some tea
What are you looking at?
Is that for Huang Gui?
No way!
He's not worthy
What do you think?
It's nice
The design, handiwork and colors are nice
You're making fun of me
No, I'm not
Really?
Of course
Are you lying?
Why should I! It's not for me!
Guess who this is for?
For the Master?
The old geezer?
It's for the mistress
She has no use for it
I don't know
You look so smart
But you're foolish
I know...
Who?
Master Meng
It's for you
Oh, for me
How nice of you!
Do you like it?
Of course
You can have it when it's done
Chun Tao
Huang Gui mentioned 2 mistresses
I have only seen one
That's Wu Niang.
The other is San Niang. She's married
Wu Niang
Wu Niang
What is it?
Nothing! I'm just thinking
Let me tell you
Wu Niang is engaged
You might as well forget it
That's not what I mean
What do you mean?
This is not the study
What are you doing here?
Don't get me wrong
You should know better
Go to the study, the master is looking for you
Chen San
Let him be
Let's talk
What about?
This is not the living room
What are you doing here?
Miss
I have good news
What is it?
The young masters
have driven away Master Meng
Why is it good news?
I'm not finished
Master Chen...
Say no more
Fine! I won't say a word
Alright! I'll tell you
Master Chen is a learned scholar
Your father...
I don't want to hear it
What a waste of time
I got excited over nothing!
Yi Chun
What about my father?
I thought you don't want to hear it
Just tell me
Now you want to know?
Forget it then!
Alright! I'll tell you
Your father appointed
Master Chen as the new tutor
The new tutor?
Xiao Liu, give it back!
You're the tutor now
But you don't look it
How should I look?
Tutors wear glasses
You need glasses to look like a tutor
What's wrong?
I can't see!
Get back to your studies
Her chamber is far from here
I'll send a message with the drawing
I need a messenger
I'll have to count on the boys
A drawing of flowers
and a pair of lovebirds
There must be a hidden meaning
I'll send him lychees
I send her a drawing
She sends me lychees
A pair of lovebirds
in exchange for joint branches
Chen San
Call him master
Why aren't you eating?
No! I can't!
This is for worship
I can't eat them!
Chen San
Let them eat it
I have more
No...
Great
No, you can't!
Let them eat yours
I brought this for you
I knew you'd be here, Chun Tao
What's the matter?
What is it?
This is the study, not the kitchen
What are you doing here?
That's none of your business
Come back!
Chun Tao!
Go study!
Chun Tao, come back!
Damn!
Chun Tao
Master Lin
You 2 are perfect for each other
Have a seat, Master Lin
Is Master Huang home?
He's away
When?
2 days ago
I want to see Madam Huang
Have a seat
Be studious and diligent
Have a sense of shame
Discipline yourself
And you can rule
Chen San
What is it?
Come take a look!
At what?
Come on!
What is it?
Please tell Master Lin
We'll have to wait for Master Huang
Madam
Your husband agreed to the marriage
And accepted the gift
If Master Lin had not been sick
He would have married your daughter
But...
Do not hesitate
Let's do it
No! It can't be done!
It's already settled
Your daughter is getting married
What's the problem?
My husband is away
I can't make decisions
We must wait for him
It's just the same
How can that be?
He's the head of the family
It is out of my hands
When will Master Huang be back?
In 2 weeks
I'll send for you
Okay...
I better go, Madam
Sir...
Oh no!
What is it?
The tutor has fainted
Chen San!
His longing for her
Makes him pine away in bed
Chun Tao sends him medicinal bowl
Bo Qing reveals his love to Wu Niang
Chun Tao
I'm actually engaged to your mistress
My name is Chen Bo Qing
Really?
When Chun Tao heard the news
She left in a hurry
and told Yi Chun
Wu Niang was shocked by the news
Is he really...
Yes and he's ill
You should go see him
Yi Chun
He's resting in his room
I can't go to him
A broken heart needs a special remedy
But none is available
You should go see him!
The young lady is reluctant
The little matchmakers are anxious
Secretely they discuss among themselves
And come up with a plan
Go on! Don't worry!
We'll stand watch! Go on!
Go on!
Miss
What are you doing here?
Yi Chun is busy
I brought you water
You shouldn't have
If my mother finds out...
I better go
Wait!
Put the water down
Miss
Not on the floor!
Miss
Since I saw you
I have been suffering
Now that I can see you again
I dare not ask for such and honor
When you came to my house
I thought it was due to our chance encounter
I didn't realize we're engaged
Now I know the truth
I'm glad we can meet
and we can talk
In front of me
You don't have to be modest
I heard you'll be getting married
I feel terrible
I wish you would reject me
So I can give up hope
Don't blame me
I didn't want to break the engagement
It was my father's idea
I must obey him
Meeting you that day
is breaking my heart now
We can never be married
we'll have to count on the next life
Miss
You better go!
San Lang!
San Lang!
San Lang!
You come from an esteemed family
with looks and talents
You're beautiful as a phoenix
I'm ugly like a crow
One should choose what's best for them
The betrothal gift is quite substential
My dear lady
As long as you're happy
I will not hold a grudge
San Lang...
I blame my fate
for being unable to marry you
I will never marry
to pay back this moment
San Lang...
Forget me and find someone else
Goodbye
Master Chen, please leave
Madam is coming
San Lang!
Hurry, Master Chen
If Madam finds out
We'll be in trouble
Madam
Chen San, how dare you...
Mother...
Madam
You seem polite and decent
You should know better
and mind your manners
How can you come here?
Madam, I...
Mother, he's...
He's what?
He's Chen Bo Qinq from Quanzhou
Master Chen?
Are you related to Chen Zai
the former magistrate of Chaoyang?
He's my late father
How big is your family?
7 of us
Which 7?
My mother, my brother and his wife
2 sisters and myself
And who else?
You mentioned 6, who else is there?
It's 7 counting you
How can you include me?
We are engaged
I must count you in
I'm telling the truth
I know
The night of the Lantern Festival
we had a joke...
Sometimes jokes may come true
I hope so
But
I'm afraid
Afraid of what
Uncle Lu promised us
he'll speak to my father
But my father...
Well...
What?
We were engaged while we were young
We have exchanged gifts
What you gave us
was that mirror
You gave us a coral tree
That's right
You have broken the mirror
Mirrors cannot be mended
No! I fixed it
I'll get the coral tree
Then your father cannot renege
Yes! The sooner the better
I'll go pack now
And leave at dawn
Take care of yourself
San Lang
San Lang
I don't know what to say
This jade pendant is a proof of my love
Please hurry back
And remember our vow
The 5th day next month is a lucky day
Okay
5th day next month?
Yes
The 5th day is lucky
Best for marriage, travel
assuming office and birth
Prosperous day for fortune
It's the most auspicious day
Very well
No!
What?
Of course it is!
We have checked the almanac
The almanac cannot be wrong
That's not what I mean
I'm saying it's too soon
We don't have time to prepare
Why not?
Money is the essence
It can take care of everything
Don't worry
I'll handle it
Yes!
Why are we rushing?
We better wait
What do you know?
A day like this is rare
Tell Master Lin we'll proceed as planned
Very well. It's settled!
Bye
Yes!
Please!
I'm trying to tell you...
What?
To put it bluntly
This is a private matter
You don't have to worry
If you wish
Drop by and have a drink
We'll be honored, otherwise...
Master Lu is...
Madam, we are old family friends
Since your husband prefers the rich
And breaks the engagement
I will not get involved anymore
Do what is best for you! Goodbye!
Uncle Lu
Mother, I'll never marry
Wu Niang, what did you say?
One must be faithful
I will not marry someone else
I'm engaged to Chen Bo Qing
I'm part of his family
I will not marry Lin Da Xiong
This is outrageous!
Mother!
You're still wet behind the ears
Yet you dared to disobey me
I'm telling you
You have no choice
- Miss... - Wu Niang...
- Miss... - Wu Niang...
The bridal palanquin has arrived
San Lang has not returned
I bid farewell to you
I cannot carry out my filial duty
Madam!
It's time for the mistress to leave
Please change and get ready
No!
Goodbye, Mother
Wu Niang
Miss! Miss...
- Miss... - Wu Niang...
Stop him! What are you doing?
What's going on?
Do you want to go to jail?
San Lang
What are you doing?
Miss... Wu Niang...
That's ours
I'm glad you recognize it
You're Chen Zai's...
Of course
I am Chen Bo Qing
But...
San Lang!
Master Lin, I'm afraid...
Don't listen to him
This coral tree was stolen from my house
I have reported to the authorities
Lin Da Xiong
Just because you're rich and powerful
Doesn't mean you came frame me
Listen
This is the proof of my engagement
You can't trump up charges against me
If I say it's stolen, it must be stolen
You're caught red handed, don't bother to deny
Guards!
Yes!
Take him to the magistrate!
Go!
Master Lin, you can't...
Wu Niang
San Lang
- Miss... - Wu Niang...
Mother
Miss
Miss
Don't cry over him
You should know
The magistrate is my father's pupil
I can get him arrested
I can also get him out
You're a bully
Wu Niang!
I'll do anything for you!
Besides...
Setting him free is no big deal
As long as you agree
Everything can be taken care of
It's true, Wu Niang
If you don't want Chen San to suffer
Father
Wu Niang
Lin Da Xiong, you used your power
to bully a helpless girl like me
It's nothing to be proud of
Even if I marry you, I won't do it willingly
What is this?
I'm not bullying anyone
I paid you 1000 taels of gold
as the official betrothal gift
Shut up!
Master Lin!
Wu Niang
It's too late now
Only you can save Chen San
Fine! I'll marry you
Good! It's settled
Don't change your mind
I want to see Chen San
Alright, but you must tell him
you don't want to marry him
Make him give up, or else...
What?
Nothing
If he doesn't give up, I'll kill him
You!
Wu Niang
Handcuffs and chains came off
Chen San was set free
He thought his name was cleared
and came to see the fair lady
Wu Niang! I'm free
We can get married
You're so quiet!
Wu Niang
I...
You...
Master Chen
You should go home
What?
Go back to Quanzhou
What do you mean?
Don't you want to be my wife?
That was before
Things are different now
You...
My father accepted Lin Da Xiong's money
I must marry him
No one can change that
Please go back to Quanzhou
Concentrate on your studies
If you want to marry the rich
You must feel nothing for me
When I took shelter from the rain
Why did you give me the umbrella?
I do good deads all the time
I make donations
Giving you an umbrella is nothing
You're not the only one
If you want to marry the rich
You must feel nothing for me
The other day in the study
Why send me the lychees?
Our backyards are full of lychees
We always distribute them
among the servants and maids
You're not the only one
The umbrella and lychees mean nothing
You're lying
You sent me to get the coral tree
Is that a joke too?
It was an excuse
to send you away
I was hoping you'll never come back
then I'll be rid of you
If that was an excuse
What about the jade pendant?
You said it was proof of your love
Did you lie about that too?
You're a poor scholar
I don't want you to die away from home
You can sell the pendant
And buy food when you're hungry
Are you telling the truth now?
Yes!
The absolute truth?
Yes!
I thought you are devoted
But I have no use for a useless fellow like you
San Lang
I may be poor
but I won't die from hunger
I dare not accept this pendant
Please take it back!
I'll never forget your kindness
San Lang!
What else do you want to say?
I...
San Lang
Master Chen
San Lang
San Lang
Master Chen
Good! Well done!
Get lost!
What's with you?
Go away!
What is it, Miss?
Tell him to leave!
Very well! I'll leave
Yi Chun, watch over her!
Wu Niang is forced to leave her love
Heart broken
He may be alive
but he's sick
Your medication is ready
Drink up
Uncle Li
Nothing can cure me now
Young Master
My sickness comes from injustice
Unless justice is served
Even with the best medicine
I will not get well
Wu Niang sent the umbrella
I mistook that for love
A sudden storm
has broken the engagement
My dream will not be fulfilled
Perhaps it's in my fate
Master...
Uncle Li
You...
Uncle Li
Take care of yourself
Return the umbrella
Give it back to Wu Niang
Tell her...
Don't feel bad
Take care of yourself
I will, go on!
I'll go now
Take the medicine before it gets cold
Master Chen is still here?
How is he?
He's suffering from depression
A broken heart is hard to cure
Well...
He wants me to
return the umbrella
So he can rest his mind
- Miss - Wu Niang
Watch your step
Yes
Master Lin
Where's the Master and Madam?
Inside! I'll announce you
Don't bother!
Tell them Master Lin
will come for your mistress tomorrow
The bridal palanquin will be here in the morning
If you make things hard for me
I won't go easy on you either
Wu Niang, don't be foolish
You must think of me
Mother!
Madam, Miss
Can I say something?
What is it?
Rather than sending her to Lin Da Xiong
why not...
let her run away?
Run away?
Where can she go?
Before Master Chen goes home
go to Uncle Li
and find Master Chen
Yi Chun is right
But the wedding is tomorrow
What can you do?
Don't worry
I'll take care of it
He can't do anything to me
Mother...
Yi Chun, go with your mistress
Take good care of her
Chun Tao
Sir
Why are you lurking around?
I am not!
Madam wants me to turn down your bed
Run along
Chun Tao
How is the mistress?
She has been crying all day
She's feeling better now
Run along
Well?
Master has gone inside
Let me go check
Mother
It's comfortable staying at home
But not when you're away
You must be careful
I will
The light is out
Come downstairs if all is quiet
Look at you
What are you doing in the rain?
is everything alright?
Yes! She's asleep
That child
You should go to bed
We have a busy day tomorrow
Having a wedding in the rain is such a drag
Chun Tao, you may go to bed
You should get some sleep
You should sleep early
There's nothing you can do about this rain
Get in
Who is it?
What is it?
Who's there?
Why don't you go to sleep?
Someone is out there
What?
Who's there?
It's me
It's pouring
What are you doing out there?
Because it's pouring
I want to check the door
Such a good girl
Alright! Get to bed
Wu Niang escapes in th night
Searching for the poor scholar
When Chen San saw her
He forgot about his illness
They were overcome with emotions
They have so much to say
They have so much to talk about
The night is gone and it'll soon be day
The lovers' dream has come true
Together they return to Quanzhou
Together they've kept their oath
THE END
THE MIRROR AND THE LICHEE
Subtitles Realized By : Willy38 - ASIAMANIA
Full moon at the lantern festival
The streets of Chaozhou are bustling
Lanterns are raised
The city is enjoying the festivities
The golden dragon leads the way
Lion dance is in progress
Folklore characters on parade
Some are interested in pretty faces
A scholar from afar
has other things in mind
He pays no attention to women
But is interested in lantern riddles
This is Master Chen
This is Master Lu
Sir
You are so talented
You know all the answers
You flatter me
I'm not worthy of the reward
You're too modest
This is a small token
to liven things up
Please accept it
You're too kind
Please come this way
Please
I'm most grateful for your kindness
I'm staying with a friend
I'll be leaving in a few days
That's such a shame
You're too kind
Sir
Miss Huang is here
Excuse me
Go ahead
Uncle Lu
What is it Wu Niang?
Uncle Lu!
What is it, Yi Chun?
Someone...
... is after us
what?
That's him!
Go inside!
Come back!
Master Lin
This is my house, not a brothel
Mind your manners!
Who are you?
I'm Lu
Mr. Lu
This is my house, how can you...
Miss!
What do you want?
Mr. Lin
I beg your pardon
Who is the lady?
She's my friend's daughter
I see
Look at my robe!
You burnt it with firecrackers
Serves you right for getting fresh!
Getting fresh...
Miss Huang's beauty and talent
is known throughout Chaozhou
Your reputation is well justified
Well justified
You're shameless!
Miss
What do you want?
If you take liberties here
You know I will...
Miss, my name is Lin Da Xiong
Nice to meet you
My family held office for generations
My father is the inspector of Shanxi
We are the largest of the landowners
And the richest family in Chaozhou
I'm a candidate at the military examination
If you agree, I'll present betrothal gifts
If I remember correctly
You're already married
You're such a fool
Having more than one wife
is nothing... besides
For the Huangs to become our in-laws
It may not promote their social status
But Master Lin is humbling himself
Miss Huang will benefit...
Shut up!
You come from an esteemed family
How can you take such liberties
with the ladies?
You're quite rude for someone so elegant looking
Who are you?
Chen Bo Qing from Quanzhou
Chen Bo Qing?
Who the hell is Chen Bo Qing?
Look at you
You're nothing but a lowly scholar
You're asking for trouble
You should check around
Master Lin is not be trifled with
He is my guest
Please mind your manners
Who the hell is he?
How dare he be rude to Master Lin
He is...
Tell me
Or else don't blame me!
Master Chen is actually
Miss Huang's fiance
What?
Something is fishy
We've been engaged at a young age
You may ask Wu Niang
It's the truth
If you don't mind
I'll treat you to a drink
No thanks
Watch your step!
He uses his power to bully people
He's a shame to Chaozhou
Are you alright, Wu Niang?
I'm fine
This is Master Chen
Luckily he came to your rescue
You should thank him
Sorry I lied about our engagement
I'm most grateful to you
I'm glad you're not upset
What a waste!
That bastard is loathsome
Something is not right
What do you mean? They were...
Sir
That old fool was hesitant
Didn't you see?
Well?
I think their engagement
is a lie
You're quite right
Take it easy for now
Let me check
If it's not true
We'll send betrothal gifts
Yes!
Why not?
A girl must marry on coming of age
Please sit down
Besides
Master Lin is offering 1000 taels of gold
He's treating your daughter like a lady
You're quite right
Master, we can't accept the proposal
Don't be so short-sighted
Master Lin is a handsome fellow
He's rich and powerful
He's a good match for your daughter
Just the betrothal gift alone
Who else can offer this much?
That's not it. My daughter has been...
Don't mention that
Please tell Master Lin I have agreed
We're from a well born family as well
about my daughter...
I understand
Don't worry
We'll go through the proper rituals
And send the bridal palanquin
Good...
It's settled
Yes!
I won't agree to this
Miss...
Your father has accepted
1000 taels of gold as the betrothal gift
It's useless to worry
What can I do?
You should discuss with your mother
Yes
Yi Chun
Look
Is that Master Chen?
Looks like him!
He must be looking for you
Why?
He doesn't know we live here
He can ask his way
He must be on his way to the west lake
and passed by our house
He chose to take shelter across from us?
Yi Chun
Yes?
Give him an umbrella
I will
Master Chen
It's really you
Incidentally I saw you from upstairs
Is that your mistress?
I bet this is not a coincidence
You're mocking me!
Here!
This is from our mistress
Thank you so much
Where do you live?
I'm...
Who is that?
I don't know
You have such a kind heart
Uncle Li!
Young Master
Why are you out in the rain?
I don't care
Young Master
Look at this umbrella!
Master!
It's nice, huh?
Did you buy it?
No
You found it?
You're excited
No
I was on my way to the West Lake
I was caught in the rain
I ran into a lady while taking shelter
She gave me the umbrella
You don't have to get so excited
It's worth nothing, but means a lot
Even if it's pouring
I won't get wet
The lady who gave me this
is from a distinguished family
Who is it?
On the night of the lantern festival
I met Huang Bi Jun at Master Lu's
The one you talked about yesterday?
Yes
Huang... what's the name?
Huang Bi Jun! What a coincidence!
A Miss Huang from the western part of the city
There's a pair of stone lions outside her door
Stone lions?
Stone lions! The Huangs?
What are you thinking?
I'm thinking
When your father was alive
You were engaged
to a Miss Huang from the western part of the city
That's right!
Your mother told me
When they exchanged the betrothal gift
We offered a precious mirror
In return
The Huangs sent a coral tree
Yes! The coral tree is indeed at home
What if Miss Huang is my fiancee?
Master, then what will you do?
Well?
When the engagement was agreed
Your father still held office
Now that he's dead
You have not made contact
The connection died with your father
As for the engagement
It may not be
The world is full of snobbery
It's hard to say
Now that you have brought this up
I must find out if she's the one
What if they renege?
What will you do?
I'll sue them
Don't be silly
They're rich and powerful
Before you file your complaint
You'll be beaten up first
Forget about it!
Mirror polish!
Do you need to polish mirrors?
You know how?
Yes!
You really know how?
Of course!
Come in!
What's wrong with you?
Stop staring! Follow me!
Put it down!
Wait here! I'll get the mirror
This is the backyard
Stay where you are
Yes...
You have the mirror
Is this your mistress' mirror?
It's mine! Do mine first
I'll get hers
Talking to me?
Want me to go upstairs?
I'm telling you to work on the mirror
And don't roam around
Hey!
I'm here to...
Are you Yi Chun?
You are...
I'm Chen Bo Qing
Master Chen!
Why are you...
I'm here for...
What's wrong with you?
Stop chatting
Don't pay attention to him
I asked him to polish the mirror
Do you want me to polish a mirror?
No! Yi Chun, the mistress is looking for you
Run along!
You're dishonest!
Me?
Miss
This is the one!
You're bad
Miss
Be careful!
I will
Take your time, I'll get you some tea
Miss
The mirror inlaid with jade
I've seen it as a child
It's now a part of her vanity
and linked to my fate
The mirror remains while things have changed
I'm not who I used to be
Bringing up the engagement will be hard
After I polish the mirror
I'll have to leave
I won't get to see the fair lady
or talk to her
I came in disguise
I would have wasted my effort
I'll break the mirror
and see what will happen
Here's your tea!
You're supposed to polish the mirror
how could you break it?
This is ridiculous!
The mirror was a part of the family hairloom
How can you pay for it?
Sir
How could you entrust such a precious mirror
to someone like him?
It's not my fault
It's Yi Chun...
Did you bring out the mirror?
I did
Sister!
I caught you!
What are you doing here?
Wu Niang
Why are you hiding in there?
Father
Who wanted the mirror to be polished?
I told Yi Chun to bring out the mirror
Really...
The mirror is broken
You 2 brats go back to the study
I don't care who brought it out
You break it, you pay for it
I'm broke
I can never pay for that mirror
I broke the mirror
Please forgive me
Forgive you? Not so easy?
If you don't pay for it
I'll send you to jail
I don't have any money
That won't do any good
Get my name card
Father, the mirror is broken
Sending him to jail is useless
Even if I don't
I can't spare him
I'll work for you
And pay for the mirror
Work as a servant?
Yes...
Look at you...
You can't do any chores
If I let you stay
I'd be wasting food instead
No...
What?
I can cook and clean
I can also read and write
Really?
Yes
Alright
The mirror was a valuable heirloom
You'll sell yourself as a page boy
for 3 years! Agree?
I agree
Chen Bo Qing serves in the study
as a page boy
He prepares the ink and pen
and continues his studies
Outrageous! You have no respect
Rotten wood is useless
A wall of dung cannot be soiled
What?
Who taught you that?
Sir
My glasses! This is outrageous!
Such moral degeneration!
What does that mean?
You're hopeless!
Why didn't you practice calligraphy?
Chen San
This is for the teacher
Who is this for?
For the old master
Chen San
I thought this was for him
No, I saved them for you
Save them for yourself
What's with you?
I'm doing this for you
Look what are you doing?
You're both hopeless
Simply hopeless!
Master Meng
Yi Chun
What are you doing here?
Master Meng is gone
Yi Chun, fetch Chen San
Yes
Chun Tao
Leave those for me!
It's alright. I have nothing else to do
Where should I put them?
Give them to me
Chen San
What is it?
Sit down
The 2 youg masters
have driven Master Meng away
There's no one in the study
That's even better
Let's sit down and have a chat
Sit down!
Have some tea
What are you looking at?
Is that for Huang Gui?
No way!
He's not worthy
What do you think?
It's nice
The design, handiwork and colors are nice
You're making fun of me
No, I'm not
Really?
Of course
Are you lying?
Why should I! It's not for me!
Guess who this is for?
For the Master?
The old geezer?
It's for the mistress
She has no use for it
I don't know
You look so smart
But you're foolish
I know...
Who?
Master Meng
It's for you
Oh, for me
How nice of you!
Do you like it?
Of course
You can have it when it's done
Chun Tao
Huang Gui mentioned 2 mistresses
I have only seen one
That's Wu Niang.
The other is San Niang. She's married
Wu Niang
Wu Niang
What is it?
Nothing! I'm just thinking
Let me tell you
Wu Niang is engaged
You might as well forget it
That's not what I mean
What do you mean?
This is not the study
What are you doing here?
Don't get me wrong
You should know better
Go to the study, the master is looking for you
Chen San
Let him be
Let's talk
What about?
This is not the living room
What are you doing here?
Miss
I have good news
What is it?
The young masters
have driven away Master Meng
Why is it good news?
I'm not finished
Master Chen...
Say no more
Fine! I won't say a word
Alright! I'll tell you
Master Chen is a learned scholar
Your father...
I don't want to hear it
What a waste of time
I got excited over nothing!
Yi Chun
What about my father?
I thought you don't want to hear it
Just tell me
Now you want to know?
Forget it then!
Alright! I'll tell you
Your father appointed
Master Chen as the new tutor
The new tutor?
Xiao Liu, give it back!
You're the tutor now
But you don't look it
How should I look?
Tutors wear glasses
You need glasses to look like a tutor
What's wrong?
I can't see!
Get back to your studies
Her chamber is far from here
I'll send a message with the drawing
I need a messenger
I'll have to count on the boys
A drawing of flowers
and a pair of lovebirds
There must be a hidden meaning
I'll send him lychees
I send her a drawing
She sends me lychees
A pair of lovebirds
in exchange for joint branches
Chen San
Call him master
Why aren't you eating?
No! I can't!
This is for worship
I can't eat them!
Chen San
Let them eat it
I have more
No...
Great
No, you can't!
Let them eat yours
I brought this for you
I knew you'd be here, Chun Tao
What's the matter?
What is it?
This is the study, not the kitchen
What are you doing here?
That's none of your business
Come back!
Chun Tao!
Go study!
Chun Tao, come back!
Damn!
Chun Tao
Master Lin
You 2 are perfect for each other
Have a seat, Master Lin
Is Master Huang home?
He's away
When?
2 days ago
I want to see Madam Huang
Have a seat
Be studious and diligent
Have a sense of shame
Discipline yourself
And you can rule
Chen San
What is it?
Come take a look!
At what?
Come on!
What is it?
Please tell Master Lin
We'll have to wait for Master Huang
Madam
Your husband agreed to the marriage
And accepted the gift
If Master Lin had not been sick
He would have married your daughter
But...
Do not hesitate
Let's do it
No! It can't be done!
It's already settled
Your daughter is getting married
What's the problem?
My husband is away
I can't make decisions
We must wait for him
It's just the same
How can that be?
He's the head of the family
It is out of my hands
When will Master Huang be back?
In 2 weeks
I'll send for you
Okay...
I better go, Madam
Sir...
Oh no!
What is it?
The tutor has fainted
Chen San!
His longing for her
Makes him pine away in bed
Chun Tao sends him medicinal bowl
Bo Qing reveals his love to Wu Niang
Chun Tao
I'm actually engaged to your mistress
My name is Chen Bo Qing
Really?
When Chun Tao heard the news
She left in a hurry
and told Yi Chun
Wu Niang was shocked by the news
Is he really...
Yes and he's ill
You should go see him
Yi Chun
He's resting in his room
I can't go to him
A broken heart needs a special remedy
But none is available
You should go see him!
The young lady is reluctant
The little matchmakers are anxious
Secretely they discuss among themselves
And come up with a plan
Go on! Don't worry!
We'll stand watch! Go on!
Go on!
Miss
What are you doing here?
Yi Chun is busy
I brought you water
You shouldn't have
If my mother finds out...
I better go
Wait!
Put the water down
Miss
Not on the floor!
Miss
Since I saw you
I have been suffering
Now that I can see you again
I dare not ask for such and honor
When you came to my house
I thought it was due to our chance encounter
I didn't realize we're engaged
Now I know the truth
I'm glad we can meet
and we can talk
In front of me
You don't have to be modest
I heard you'll be getting married
I feel terrible
I wish you would reject me
So I can give up hope
Don't blame me
I didn't want to break the engagement
It was my father's idea
I must obey him
Meeting you that day
is breaking my heart now
We can never be married
we'll have to count on the next life
Miss
You better go!
San Lang!
San Lang!
San Lang!
You come from an esteemed family
with looks and talents
You're beautiful as a phoenix
I'm ugly like a crow
One should choose what's best for them
The betrothal gift is quite substential
My dear lady
As long as you're happy
I will not hold a grudge
San Lang...
I blame my fate
for being unable to marry you
I will never marry
to pay back this moment
San Lang...
Forget me and find someone else
Goodbye
Master Chen, please leave
Madam is coming
San Lang!
Hurry, Master Chen
If Madam finds out
We'll be in trouble
Madam
Chen San, how dare you...
Mother...
Madam
You seem polite and decent
You should know better
and mind your manners
How can you come here?
Madam, I...
Mother, he's...
He's what?
He's Chen Bo Qinq from Quanzhou
Master Chen?
Are you related to Chen Zai
the former magistrate of Chaoyang?
He's my late father
How big is your family?
7 of us
Which 7?
My mother, my brother and his wife
2 sisters and myself
And who else?
You mentioned 6, who else is there?
It's 7 counting you
How can you include me?
We are engaged
I must count you in
I'm telling the truth
I know
The night of the Lantern Festival
we had a joke...
Sometimes jokes may come true
I hope so
But
I'm afraid
Afraid of what
Uncle Lu promised us
he'll speak to my father
But my father...
Well...
What?
We were engaged while we were young
We have exchanged gifts
What you gave us
was that mirror
You gave us a coral tree
That's right
You have broken the mirror
Mirrors cannot be mended
No! I fixed it
I'll get the coral tree
Then your father cannot renege
Yes! The sooner the better
I'll go pack now
And leave at dawn
Take care of yourself
San Lang
San Lang
I don't know what to say
This jade pendant is a proof of my love
Please hurry back
And remember our vow
The 5th day next month is a lucky day
Okay
5th day next month?
Yes
The 5th day is lucky
Best for marriage, travel
assuming office and birth
Prosperous day for fortune
It's the most auspicious day
Very well
No!
What?
Of course it is!
We have checked the almanac
The almanac cannot be wrong
That's not what I mean
I'm saying it's too soon
We don't have time to prepare
Why not?
Money is the essence
It can take care of everything
Don't worry
I'll handle it
Yes!
Why are we rushing?
We better wait
What do you know?
A day like this is rare
Tell Master Lin we'll proceed as planned
Very well. It's settled!
Bye
Yes!
Please!
I'm trying to tell you...
What?
To put it bluntly
This is a private matter
You don't have to worry
If you wish
Drop by and have a drink
We'll be honored, otherwise...
Master Lu is...
Madam, we are old family friends
Since your husband prefers the rich
And breaks the engagement
I will not get involved anymore
Do what is best for you! Goodbye!
Uncle Lu
Mother, I'll never marry
Wu Niang, what did you say?
One must be faithful
I will not marry someone else
I'm engaged to Chen Bo Qing
I'm part of his family
I will not marry Lin Da Xiong
This is outrageous!
Mother!
You're still wet behind the ears
Yet you dared to disobey me
I'm telling you
You have no choice
- Miss... - Wu Niang...
- Miss... - Wu Niang...
The bridal palanquin has arrived
San Lang has not returned
I bid farewell to you
I cannot carry out my filial duty
Madam!
It's time for the mistress to leave
Please change and get ready
No!
Goodbye, Mother
Wu Niang
Miss! Miss...
- Miss... - Wu Niang...
Stop him! What are you doing?
What's going on?
Do you want to go to jail?
San Lang
What are you doing?
Miss... Wu Niang...
That's ours
I'm glad you recognize it
You're Chen Zai's...
Of course
I am Chen Bo Qing
But...
San Lang!
Master Lin, I'm afraid...
Don't listen to him
This coral tree was stolen from my house
I have reported to the authorities
Lin Da Xiong
Just because you're rich and powerful
Doesn't mean you came frame me
Listen
This is the proof of my engagement
You can't trump up charges against me
If I say it's stolen, it must be stolen
You're caught red handed, don't bother to deny
Guards!
Yes!
Take him to the magistrate!
Go!
Master Lin, you can't...
Wu Niang
San Lang
- Miss... - Wu Niang...
Mother
Miss
Miss
Don't cry over him
You should know
The magistrate is my father's pupil
I can get him arrested
I can also get him out
You're a bully
Wu Niang!
I'll do anything for you!
Besides...
Setting him free is no big deal
As long as you agree
Everything can be taken care of
It's true, Wu Niang
If you don't want Chen San to suffer
Father
Wu Niang
Lin Da Xiong, you used your power
to bully a helpless girl like me
It's nothing to be proud of
Even if I marry you, I won't do it willingly
What is this?
I'm not bullying anyone
I paid you 1000 taels of gold
as the official betrothal gift
Shut up!
Master Lin!
Wu Niang
It's too late now
Only you can save Chen San
Fine! I'll marry you
Good! It's settled
Don't change your mind
I want to see Chen San
Alright, but you must tell him
you don't want to marry him
Make him give up, or else...
What?
Nothing
If he doesn't give up, I'll kill him
You!
Wu Niang
Handcuffs and chains came off
Chen San was set free
He thought his name was cleared
and came to see the fair lady
Wu Niang! I'm free
We can get married
You're so quiet!
Wu Niang
I...
You...
Master Chen
You should go home
What?
Go back to Quanzhou
What do you mean?
Don't you want to be my wife?
That was before
Things are different now
You...
My father accepted Lin Da Xiong's money
I must marry him
No one can change that
Please go back to Quanzhou
Concentrate on your studies
If you want to marry the rich
You must feel nothing for me
When I took shelter from the rain
Why did you give me the umbrella?
I do good deads all the time
I make donations
Giving you an umbrella is nothing
You're not the only one
If you want to marry the rich
You must feel nothing for me
The other day in the study
Why send me the lychees?
Our backyards are full of lychees
We always distribute them
among the servants and maids
You're not the only one
The umbrella and lychees mean nothing
You're lying
You sent me to get the coral tree
Is that a joke too?
It was an excuse
to send you away
I was hoping you'll never come back
then I'll be rid of you
If that was an excuse
What about the jade pendant?
You said it was proof of your love
Did you lie about that too?
You're a poor scholar
I don't want you to die away from home
You can sell the pendant
And buy food when you're hungry
Are you telling the truth now?
Yes!
The absolute truth?
Yes!
I thought you are devoted
But I have no use for a useless fellow like you
San Lang
I may be poor
but I won't die from hunger
I dare not accept this pendant
Please take it back!
I'll never forget your kindness
San Lang!
What else do you want to say?
I...
San Lang
Master Chen
San Lang
San Lang
Master Chen
Good! Well done!
Get lost!
What's with you?
Go away!
What is it, Miss?
Tell him to leave!
Very well! I'll leave
Yi Chun, watch over her!
Wu Niang is forced to leave her love
Heart broken
He may be alive
but he's sick
Your medication is ready
Drink up
Uncle Li
Nothing can cure me now
Young Master
My sickness comes from injustice
Unless justice is served
Even with the best medicine
I will not get well
Wu Niang sent the umbrella
I mistook that for love
A sudden storm
has broken the engagement
My dream will not be fulfilled
Perhaps it's in my fate
Master...
Uncle Li
You...
Uncle Li
Take care of yourself
Return the umbrella
Give it back to Wu Niang
Tell her...
Don't feel bad
Take care of yourself
I will, go on!
I'll go now
Take the medicine before it gets cold
Master Chen is still here?
How is he?
He's suffering from depression
A broken heart is hard to cure
Well...
He wants me to
return the umbrella
So he can rest his mind
- Miss - Wu Niang
Watch your step
Yes
Master Lin
Where's the Master and Madam?
Inside! I'll announce you
Don't bother!
Tell them Master Lin
will come for your mistress tomorrow
The bridal palanquin will be here in the morning
If you make things hard for me
I won't go easy on you either
Wu Niang, don't be foolish
You must think of me
Mother!
Madam, Miss
Can I say something?
What is it?
Rather than sending her to Lin Da Xiong
why not...
let her run away?
Run away?
Where can she go?
Before Master Chen goes home
go to Uncle Li
and find Master Chen
Yi Chun is right
But the wedding is tomorrow
What can you do?
Don't worry
I'll take care of it
He can't do anything to me
Mother...
Yi Chun, go with your mistress
Take good care of her
Chun Tao
Sir
Why are you lurking around?
I am not!
Madam wants me to turn down your bed
Run along
Chun Tao
How is the mistress?
She has been crying all day
She's feeling better now
Run along
Well?
Master has gone inside
Let me go check
Mother
It's comfortable staying at home
But not when you're away
You must be careful
I will
The light is out
Come downstairs if all is quiet
Look at you
What are you doing in the rain?
is everything alright?
Yes! She's asleep
That child
You should go to bed
We have a busy day tomorrow
Having a wedding in the rain is such a drag
Chun Tao, you may go to bed
You should get some sleep
You should sleep early
There's nothing you can do about this rain
Get in
Who is it?
What is it?
Who's there?
Why don't you go to sleep?
Someone is out there
What?
Who's there?
It's me
It's pouring
What are you doing out there?
Because it's pouring
I want to check the door
Such a good girl
Alright! Get to bed
Wu Niang escapes in th night
Searching for the poor scholar
When Chen San saw her
He forgot about his illness
They were overcome with emotions
They have so much to say
They have so much to talk about
The night is gone and it'll soon be day
The lovers' dream has come true
Together they return to Quanzhou
Together they've kept their oath
THE END