Tai Chi Hero (Tai Chi 2: The Hero Rises)

Since Mid-Qing Dynasty

western powers have invaded China

China was facing unprecedented challenges...

Out of the way.

Move!

In order to save China from the invaders

progressive party initiated the Self-Strengthening Movement.

Prince Dun is the leader...

Prince Dun.

We have lost the city of Beitang

20,000 British soldiers are moving towards Peking.

Prince Dun your coat.

Shut up!

Prince Dun was deeply trusted by Empress Cixi.

He built rail roads and factories

and modernized China's military

to fight against western armies...

Your Highness

4,000 soldiers in our Bordered Blue Banner army

were defeated in Xin He.

General Tu Er De committed suicide.

Your Highness.

Where are the firearms

we bought to defeat the westerners?

There are minor problems with our firearms.

We still need half an hour to fix them.

Here is the blueprint.

Please take a look.

Blueprint?

The Westerners are right at our door.

You want me to look at the blueprint?

Take me to the Battalion.

Yes sir.

Please mind the step.

What is that?

Is that the Heaven's Wings?

Yes.

We can attack the enemy's camps by air

just like soldiers from heaven.

We can definitely sweep out those devils.

"Starring Yuan Wen Kang as Prince Dun."

"The Iron King in the Qing Dynasty Leader of the Self-Strengthening Movement."

What ties does this have with the leading characters in the story?

None.

At least none for now.

He is Yang Lu Chan.

He faced many hardships in the last episode but failed to learn Chen-style kung fu.

But luck grows out of adversity.

He will marry the Chen-style kung fu Grandmaster's daughter Yu Niang.

But

will he learn Chen-style kung fu that easily?

Lu Chan!

Lu Chan.

Learn kung fu well from the master.

Lu Chan!

Let's get this battle over with and eat

I'm looking for Master Chen

I want to learn Chen-style kung fu.

Chen-style kung fu is not taught to outsiders.

Once you've helped destroy the iron monster

you'll be a great hero to the Chen Village.

Then it will be an easy matter

for you to learn our style of martial arts.

Arrest them!

Yang Lu Chan did indeed steal our kung fu.

His kung fu has to be disabled if he steals our family's kung fu.

If he marries me

and takes our surname of Chen he'll no longer be an outsider.

First kowtow.

Second kowtow.

Third kowtow.

Bring them to the bridal chamber.

Wait!

Who's the intruder?

You don't recognize me?

My Big Brother!

My Big Brother!

Big Brother?

Big Brother!

You are finally back.

Today is your wedding day.

As your brother I've got to come back.

Zai Yang.

Starring Feng Shaofeng as Chen Zai Yang.

Granduncle.

You are finally back.

Zai Yang is back!

Music!

Everybody.

Cheers.

Granduncle cheers.

Zai Yang

I can't imagine that

you used to be such a loafer

who caused trouble in our village.

Even your dad thought you were hopeless.

Now you are married and settled down

and brought a pretty wife to our family.

She has been deaf and mute since her childhood.

Being a loafer

was so miserable.

But whenever I recalled the moment when dad swore

I was frightened to come back.

Indeed.

You two haven't met for over a decade.

But he left without a word.

Hey

why hasn't your husband come back yet?

What is he doing?

Seems like he is hungry.

Is he eating leaves?

I'll go stop him.

Actually he is not born stupid

just the "Three Blossoms on the Crown" has cost him lots of energy

so he acts foolish.

No wonder he acts like this.

In order to benefit from "Three Blossoms on the Crown"

you need to practice kung fu for over decades.

This guy was born with "Three Blossoms on the Crown"

but he was deeply hurt by it.

We have to clear the energy channels in his body

so that his energy and body and mind are integrated

then he can live

and even become an unrivaled kung fu master.

Him?

There's no problem for him to fight common people.

But to carry forward and further develop the Chen-style kung fu

he has to rely on...

Rely on what?

Your Yin to be in harmony with his Yang.

No I can't

I don't love him

I can't sleep with him

I don't get it.

Yu Niang is very smart and pretty.

Why did dad betroth her to such a fool?

We are forbidden to teach Chen-style kung fu to an outsider.

Has dad forgotten the Bronze Bell prophecy left by the 10th Grandmaster?

What Bronze Bell Prophecy?

Why haven't I heard of it?

Why are you so harsh on Big Brother?

You even treat this idiot better than him

I know why you sent Second Brother out.

You want to investigate...

So what he's back?

I know he acted wrong

but he deserves a chance.

That won't help.

He's still trashing himself.

Can't you tell?

What are you laughing at?

As a kid I used to eat flowers when I was hungry.

My mom also beat me.

Kneel down!

Kneel down?

Isn't this our wedding day?

Just kneel down when I tell you to.

How dare you talk back?

We may be man and wife in name

but the reality's different

I've laid down some rules.

You either abide or get out.

First

I sleep on the bed

you sleep on the floor.

If you dare come near my bed

I'll destroy you right away.

Second

we may be man and wife in name

but in fact we're master and disciple.

Whatever I say goes.

Never question anything

I'm the only one you can learn from.

You have objections?

No problem darling.

Darling?

I mean Master.

We'll start practicing now.

Now?

Don't you think

Lower your stance.

Stop hitting me!

Dare to talk back?

I'll kill you!

Carry on!

I am telling you.

Lower your stance.

How long do I need to keep this stance?

Until I'm haPPY.

Big Brother it's me.

You Zhi

you come to see me at this hour?

It's rather late.

What's the matter?

Just tell me.

What is the Bronze Bell Prophecy?

Does it have anything to do with the idiot?

You Zhi.

You know our family's kung fu can't be taught to outsiders.

But what's the reason for keeping it in the family?