The Virtuous Queen of Han (衛子夫)

My sister has mastered such difficult steps with such ease.

You're top-class.

When did you get back?

You didn't tell me that you're here and even peeked at my practice.

How would I dare to interrupt you on your secret practices?

That's why I had to peek.

Are you done teasing me? Help me with these.

Sure.

You seem to have seen quite a lot this time.

Exactly.

I also know that those imperial officials have a tough life.

Since the marquess arrived home from the late night banquet

he's been sighing ever since.

Something serious seemed to have happened.

But none of us dared to ask about it.

This is because the marquess said that some things are better kept unknown.

Politics is forever changing and causes discords.

On one hand, I hope that you could learn more and have a bright future.

But on the other hand I am worried that...

Don't be worried.

I've always kept your words in mind.

Be modest and don't stand out.

You're so talented but you chose to be in charge of tidying the library.

Isn't it because you wanted me to have the chance to study?

Don't worry. I will strive hard.

I won't let you down.

That's good.

In two days, our brother and sisters will be here to pray to Mother.

We can all get together again.

Ask Housekeeper Chang for some time off to buy some goods.

Yes.

Sir, why don't you take a look at my products?

These are all pretty good.

This comb that you've chosen is a great gift for girls.

Zi Fu!

- Duan Hong! - Zi Fu!

Duan Hong!

No matter where you go, I will find you.

Is there a Wei family nearby?

Wei?

I don't know any.

That wine store ahead of you started their business here the earliest.

Why don't you ask them instead?

Thank you, Sir.

Choose a better one.

Mother never had any good wine in her life.

We'll offer her three cups of good wine on her death anniversary.

Sure.

This one is good.

That's it.

We'll take this.

Sure, this is for you.

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

Let's go?

- Are you hurt? - No.

Mister Duan! I've found him!

Mister Duan, I've found the person that you're looking for.

Didn't you say that you'd like to meet Chancellor Dou

before you go to the capital?

Come this way!

Come on!

Let's go!

Get out of the way!

Get out of the way!

Get out of the way! Hurry up!

Get out of the way!

That is Han Yan's carriage!

- He has gold pellets! - Get out of the way!

He has gold pellets!

Gold pellets!

Grab them!

Put on a good show for me.

- It's mine! - Mine!

That's mine! Mine!

He has gold pellets!

He has gold pellets!

- There are gold pellets! - I want one!

- I want one! - Mine!

I want one as well.

It's mine!

Come on over!

Slaves!

You're greedy and yet you're afraid to die!

Come on!

It's mine! Mine!

- Don't snatch it! - It's mine! Mine!

Sister!

Give it to me!

This is so much fun! It's so amusing!

Be careful!

My gold pellet!

Are you all right?

- Arrest him! - I'm fine.

They almost ran into children. How dangerous!

Arrest him!

Kill him!

Catch him! Don't let him get away!

Stop right there! Go after him!

Stop right there!

Stop right there! Go after him!

Stop right there!

Get him! Hurry up!

Go that way! Hurry up!

They have gone that way! Stop right there!

Stop right there!

Where have they gone?

You! Go that way! We'll go this way!

- Don't block us! Get lost! - Sir!

Search over there!

- Search the entire place! - Yes!

Search every floor!

Pardon me for disturbing you.

Please allow me to hide in here.

Young lady seeks help from us.

Among us, who do you think could save you?

According to courtesy the host takes the upper seat.

Mister Swordsman and the Sire playing the zither are guests.

Although Master is dressed in a humble outfit

you carry a seal pouch and sword hook.

Those are two items that court officials use very often.

Please allow me to hide in here, Master.

What an observant and well-educated young lady.

Sir, you can't go in there!

We have very esteemed guests in there!

Who cares about your esteemed guests?

I'm here to arrest someone on Master Han's orders!

You would like us to save you.

But why would I save a lass who is of no concern to me

and end up offending bigwigs?

A real man should uphold justice and be ashamed to aide the evil.

You must either be officials or scholars.

But you're afraid or unwilling to save a woman in distress?

All in all, aren't you ashamed to lead a life as such?

Well said!

She's here! Arrest her!

Great! I'll liven things up!

One is fighting and the other is playing the zither.

It's so noisy that I don't even know what to write anymore.

You could simply say that Chancellor Dou is here.

Who else would dare to make a move?

Chancellor Dou.

We have offended you. Please pardon us.

Exactly.

Doesn't that quiet things down?

You have definitely lived up to your reputation as the Chancellor!

I wonder what my friend has done wrong?

How could Chancellor Dou's friend possibly do anything wrong?

It happens that she was with a man who has injured someone.

We just wanted to ask her if she knew where the man has gone.

She doesn't know that man.

Please return.

Yes.

I thank the Chancellor and both warriors for your help.

How do you plan to repay us?

I...

How about this? The Chancellor is about to leave Chang-An.

He wanted to write down the current situation to a friend

but he couldn't find the words.

Since you're a peasant woman why don't you give us the words

to repay us for our help?

Great idea.

I wouldn't be so bold.

I'm not skilled in calligraphy so I might taint the silk scroll.

Young lady, go ahead.

Straight to the point.

It's subtle but ingenious.

Well-written! What a pity.

'The people are suffering and yet they are teased by chasing gold pellets.'

It's just missing out Han Yan's name on it!

Master Guan, this is more than just referring to Han Yan!

It spells out the domineering of all influential officials

and the misery of the people.

Thank you for your compliments.

Please pardon me for leaving now.

I will repay your kindness some day.

All right.

Young lady!

Young lady!

Sister!

Wei Qing.

Are you all right?

I'd have gone looking for you if you haven't made it back here.

You were right to wait here for me.

Mother pinched and scraped to leave this house to us

in hope of giving us a place to seek shelter and refuge.

Did you get hurt on your way here?

I'm fine.

Who do you think your brother is?

How many people could catch up with me?

You're one to talk.

Sister, if I hadn't taken any action

the horse carriage would have ran over you.

How could I let you get hurt?

I understand that.

I'm just afraid that...

What are you afraid of?

We're just peasants.

Why would an influential official like Han Yan be bothered about us?

Moreover, he only caught a glimpse of us.