The Imperial Cat

Jiu,

the things are here.

What took you so long?

We met a barrier on our way

so we made a detour

and took a longer time.

Inspect the things now.

You're caught in possession.

Be seized without resisting.

We're trapped.

Catch all of them!

Go.

Let's go.

"The Imperial Cat"

Mr. Bao said in his letter that

you came to Anyang to deal with counterfeit money.

I will do all I can to assist you.

Mr. Wu,

Jiu who was arrested today

is just the consignee.

There must be someone else behind him.

Now we need to make him speak

and find out who it is.

Then interrogate him, please.

Hong Xiaodao, Hong Xiaochui,

you two will assist Guard Zhan

and all constables will obey his orders.

Yes. - Yes, sir.

Mr. Zhan, please.

Do you know you've committed a capital offense?

If you tell us who's behind you,

we'll spare your life for the moment.

If there's not such a person,

then you are the chief criminal.

Sir.

You're not telling us, are you?

I'll tell you, sir. I will.

Every time I received the things, I took this

to Cuige Brothel to see Miss Peony.

When the peony smiles, her gold ornaments move.

She'd tell us what to do next.

Miss Peony,

we were asked to come here.

I'm Jiu.

The Imperial Cat.

Catch him.

Let's go.

Zhan.

I'll leave it to you guys.

Take them away.

We never thought

two of us

could solve a case

with the famous Southern Hero.

You two are young, brave and resourceful.

I really admire you.

You flatter us. If it hadn't been for you,

I'm afraid we would've been beaten up.

Yes, he's right.

Mr. Zhan,

can we call you Zhan?

If you don't mind,

let's just treat each other as brothers.

Zhan. - Zhan.

By the way,

where can I find a good blacksmith in Anyang City?

I want to have something made.

Blacksmith Feng at the market of West Village.

Okay.

Blacksmith Feng.

What can I do for you?

Could you make a few sleeve arrows for me, please?

I'll take a look of it.

Dad.

Dad, it's time to eat.

You eat first.

Don't touch our things.

Xiaoyun, don't be rude.

Come here.

Sir,

she's young. Please forgive her.

It's all right.

The sleeve arrow you want is small and delicate.

I'll need three days.

Okay.

This is the deposit.

I'll come to take the arrows.

Thank you.

See you.

Dad,

come.

You're tired, aren't you?

Mom is feeling better.

She had half a bowl of congee today.

We've almost spent all our money.

What are we going to do with our debts?

We have to wait and see.

We're not making much money.

If we really can't pay them off,

I'll go and ask Manager Zhang

if he can give us a few more days.

Eat.

Master.

Master.

Master, someone came from the capital.

What did Uncle say?

The minister wants to

recommend you to the Ministry of Revenue next year.

He said you must keep a low profile

and find favor with people.

Very good.

Very good.

Qi frequently gives a banquet

and invites motley crews to it.

Everyone is crawling to him.

Only Mr. Wu won't fall for his trick.

Even the prefect bows obsequiously before him.

Talking nonsense again.

What are you talking about?

Zhan. - Zhan.

It's an invitation from Qi.

You and Mr. Wu

are invited to his banquet tomorrow night.

Me?

Who's Qi?

Qi Yong is the nephew of

the Minister of Rites, Mr. Jia.

Because of his uncle's power,

no one dares to offend him in Xiangzhou.

Two months ago,

when Mr. Wu had just come to assume office,

he gave him a glittering reception.

Mr. Wu never wanted to meet people like him

but he had to go

because of the prefect.

It was really a grand one...

Zhan,

it says you must do him this honor.

I'm not a local official here.

I'll pass on it.

Dad, drink some water.

What about me?

Give it to your mom.

Mom, drink some too.

Blacksmith Feng.

Manager Zhang, what brings you here?

Don't talk rubbish.

I've given you a lot of days.

Pay me back now.

Yes, yes, Manager Zhang.

I will pay you back.

I'll take it to your house when I have enough money,

is that all right?

We beg you.

Yes.

What are you doing?

Don't destroy my smithy.

I need it for a living. - Stop.

I'm begging you. Please.

I'll pay you back. - Stop.

Stop.

Stop. Stop this.

Stop. I'm begging you. Stop.

I'm begging you. Stop. Please.

Manager Zhang,

I'm begging you.

Don't destroy our smithy. We'll pay you back.

I'm begging you. Stop.

I'm begging you. Stop. Please.

Stop.

If you have no money,

pay your debts with your wife.

No, no, no.

Manager Zhang. Manager Zhang,

show mercy.

My child is young. She needs her mom.

Take my smithy.

You can't take my wife away.

I'm begging you.

How much is your smithy worth?

I wouldn't want your wife

if she weren't good-looking.

I'm doing you a favor.

Take her away.

Manager Zhang, show mercy.

You can't do this.

Xiaoyun. Xiaoyun.

Xiaoyun.

Xiaoyun.

Stop me again, I'll take your child as well.

Let go of me. Let go of me.

Mom! - Xiaoyun.

Xiaoyun.

Xiaoyun.

Mom! - Don't cry. Don't cry.

Xiaoyun.

Xiaoyun.

Mom!

Be careful. It's Mr. Qi's carriage.

It's Mr. Qi's carriage.