The West Chamber (西厢记)

"Pu Jiu Temple"

Master Zhang, please.

Please go that way.

After you.

It's flown over the wall!

Please stop, let it go.

No, I must catch the butterfly.

What are you doing?

It's all your fault.

Where's this bookworm from?

Let's go back, my lady.

The old madam will be mad if she spots us.

What a breathtaking beauty!

Master Zhang.

Master Zhang, this place is off limits.

Why?

Late Prime Minster Cui's family lives inside.

Why?

This Buddhist temple is...

Master.

I'll tell you over there.

Certainly.

Please...

Master.

The late Prime Minister Cui commissioned

to rebuild this temple,

and built this residence

for his retirement home one day...

Unfortunately he died in office.

So his wife brought the whole family...

with his coffin back to their home in Bo Ling.

Unfortunately the rebel general Sun Feihu

...is leading an uprising.

It's not safe to travel.

That's why they're staying here temporarily.

The late Prime Minister's daughter.

Master.

May I ask the name of Lady Cui?

Also,

who was that young girl, the butterfly catcher?

The young lady's called Cui Yingying.

Yingying.

And that's her maid, Hong Niang.

Yingying.

She lives up to her name.

Let's go, Master Zhang.

If the old madam finds out,

we'll be in trouble.

Even the old abbot will be in trouble.

Let's go.

Let's go, Master Zhang.

Who lives here then?

This guest room?

This used to be a guest room for the worshipers.

Since the Cui family have moved here,

...this has been empty.

Can I take a look please?

Certainly.

Please come in.

Master, I'd like to stay here for a while.

But we no longer use this as a guest room.

Please help me.

I am in no position to decide.

You must ask the old abbot.

Mater Zhang, what can I do for you?

I've been passing the temple, and am here to worship.

Please accept my donation.

That's indeed a very kind gesture on your part.

Please frankly let us know what we can do in return.

On my way to the capital to appear for Imperial Exams,

I planned to visit my good friend General White Horse.

Because the inns are crowded,

I couldn't focus on my studies.

I passed by a guest room in the western chamber.

It's very serene.

I'd like to stay there...

That...

Master Zhang

The Cui family is living next to the West Chamber,

I'm afraid it could be a tad inconvenient.

Don't worry, abbot.

There's a big wall between the two chambers.

And I'll be spending my time studying inside,

I won't be walking around.

There shouldn't be any inconvenience.

Amitabha Buddha

Please, abbot.

Master Zhang, you're very sincere.

But I must remind you,

...not to move about too much.

If the old madam finds out,

...then I'll have to stand accountable.

Got it.

Amitabha Buddha

Thank you, abbot.

The gate locks her up from me.

The wall seems to be as high as the sky.

Heaven won't grant me my wishes.

Each day passes by like a year.

Where's the butterfly gone?

And I see no sight of the butterfly catcher.

I have checked around the garden.

I do not want to see the obnoxious young man.

He smiles and his stares are like arrows.

Seems like he's been possessed when he sees my lady.

Hello, Miss Hong Niang.

Could you be a fairy since you can read my mind.

Could you do me a favour? I will thank you first.

There's no need for such gesture.

We have nothing to do with each other.

We've never met before.

Why should I help you?

My name's Zhang Junrui.

And I'm twenty three years old.

Born around midnight on January 17th, still single.

Still single.

Could you be my matchmaker?

I know nothing about fortune telling.

Nor I'm a match maker.

I don't care when's your birthday.

I couldn't care less that you're single.

I have errands to run.

Just leave me alone.

Hong Niang, can I ask you something?

Go on.

I'd like to ask whether your lady

...comes out here often?

Hong Niang.

Hong Niang.

You are unbelievable.

You have no right to pry.

The old madam is very strict.

My lady is graceful and well-mannered.

I'll report should you behave badly.

I hope you'll behave now.

Master

Abbot

Hong Niang

Any instructions from old madam?

Well, the madam said that Sun Feihu the bandit

...robs around with his rebel enemy.

Our madam is keen on returning home.

She sent me to inquire of you...

when will the rites for our late master be done?

Please report to the old madam that

...everything is ready.

Day after tomorrow is an auspicious day.

Would the old madam, the young mistress and...

young master attend the ceremony in the main hall?

Yes. Thank you, abbot.

Abbot.

What can I do for you?

My parents are dead.

I haven't been able to be a filial son.

Would it be possible...

to perform a ritual on my behalf for them

...at the ceremony?

Then perhaps I can be a filial son.

Don't be sad, you're a filial son.

I'll help you with it

...during the ceremony.

Thank you, abbot.

In order for the ceremony to go smoothly,

...please pretend to be my relative

...in front of the old madam.

Yes. Thank you, abbot.

Today... tomorrow... Day after tomorrow.

Day after tomorrow.

Master Zhang, what are you counting?

Counting the days...

Still... I cannot see.

See whom?

See Miss Yingying.

You want to see her?

Very much so.

Come

With the first joss stick I pray for my father

I wish that he may quickly ascend into heaven

I wish for the disappearance of bandits,

so that we can safely transport the coffin back home.

With the second joss stick I pray for my mother

I wish her good health,

Happiness and longevity.

Wishing her longevity.

With the third joss stick...

With the third joss stick...

With the third joss stick...

I wish my lady to find a good match.

A Top Scholar as a husband.

A loving couple forever.

Bow deep after the offerings.

A girl is often shy in her speech.

I'm already eighteen years old,

But I still haven't found my match.

Moonlit night, flowered misty quiet spring

I wonder when will my beloved appear!

I think it must be that fool

...you saw yesterday.

I paid a visit to the abbot today.

He dashed out from his chamber.