Pears as sweet as honey!
Zi Shi Street of Qinghe County, Shantong Province
During the reign of Sung Dynasty's Emperor Huizong
This was where it all began
This story has been told for generations...
about a man and his love affairs
(Yang Chun as Ximen Qing)
Who did this?
(Hu Chin as Pan Jinlian)
I'm sorry
Oh, it's alright...
(Wang Lai as Madam Wang)
I'm so sorry!
Hope you aren't hurt!
I'm fine...
The sudden wind, you know
Please forgive me
It's not your fault
Don't worry...
Please just leave it there
You... you
Who do you think I am?
Oh it's you! Mr. Ximen Qing
Mrs. Wang
What happened? Did you get hit?
I'm fine...
How about a cup of tea?
No thanks, some other time...
Pears as sweet as honey!
Shut up, brat!
What are you yelling about?
Not like you; Ain't what you appear
The pimp who runs a teahouse
You old hag
What are you talking about?
You... better watch out!
You be careful
You little brat, stop running
Stand still, you brat
You little piece of shit
What?
Mr. Ximen, how about a pear?
Who's that woman over there?
That one?
The fair-skinned one over there
With dark black hair and the rosy lips
The nice shaped brow, and almond-eyed
And with such dainty feet
Right, that's her. Who's she?
You're asking me?
Her, huh?
I have no idea
Little urchin
You little rascal
If you don't tell me...
Then don't even think about
me paying my bills this month
Stop it
Come on, tell me who she is
Her?
Don't you know her?
Do you remember the tiger of Jingyang Ridge?
What's that got to do with her?
Of course there is
The one who slayed the tiger is connected to her
You mean Wu Song, the hero who killed the tiger?
That's right
Wu Song, the second son of the family
She's Wu Song's wife?
I mean, his sister-in-law
Wu Song's elder brother who sells cakes
The wife of Wu Dalong?
That's right
Wu Dalong?
Wu Dalong the dwarf
He's got a nickname
Old scraggy bark
Because he is...
dark-skinned, ugly, dirty
The dark rough-skinned, ugly, filthy
Wu Dalong the dwarf
He's got a nickname
Old scraggy bark
Because he is
dark-skinned, ugly, dirty
(Chiang Nan as Wu Dalong)
Wu Dalong the dwarf
He's got a nickname
Old scraggy bark
Because he is
dark-skinned, ugly, dirty
The dark rough-skinned, ugly, filthy
C'mon, beat it
Those little rug rats!
Little asses with no manners!
Old scraggy bark!
Never mind, let them go
Wu Dalong
You get bullied all the time
Oh, forget it...
Sweet pancakes...
Sweet pancakes
Come on
Hurry
(Benevolence & Philanthropy)
Fine... get out
Get out of here! All of you!
Yes sir
(Madam Wang)
A broth bowl doesn't cost that much
Well, it's for something else
What are you talking about?
Consider it as Matchmaking fee
You must be kidding
If your wife knows...
Then I'll be in difficult spot
Don't worry about her
Though I've got several concubines
But I'm not very happy with them
Is that so?
There's one though
She's quite good
Except...
She's a bit old
But she's a real woman
I'm sure she'll be liked
The one I'm talking about
was born in the year of...
As per Chinese horoscope, it's year of Pig
After the new year...
She'll turn 93
Don't be funny, stop teasing me!
No, but there really is one...
who looks a bit alike
the one next door
By the way...
where are the people next door?
You mean Wu Dalong?
I hear his pancakes are selling quite well
Thought I'd buy some too
No wonder you've been around a lot lately
You could meet him in morning or evening
What about his wife?
Her mom's sick
She's helping her dad these days
How unfortunate!
Exactly
It isn't everyday that one get hits by a bamboo!
Jinlian
Mrs. Wang
How's your mom?
She's fine, thanks
Don't worry
So?
Did you mean that for real?
What?
C'mon, don't pretend
Us wives have a sixth sense
I know what you're thinking
you're saying...
I owe you
Mrs. Wang
Your husband isn't here?
He'll be home soon
Do you have a calendar at home?
I want to pick a date for sewing
I'm getting old, you know
I'm afraid just in case...
something might happen
There's a rich man who is...
quite a regular patron at my place
He has sent me a coffin...
which is in the nunnery
Also some materials for the burial dress
I am urgently in need of a seamstress
You wanna have your burial dress made?
Aren't we neighbours?
If you don't mind my poor needlework
I can do it for you
That's be wonderful
Everyone knows your needlework is excellent
I didn't dare to ask you first
Because you might not agree
Don't worry, I'll get my calendar
No need, I'm lucky that you've consented
There's no need to lookup the calendar
How about tomorrow?
Tomorrow?
I'll ask my husband when he's back
Whatever for?
He isn't the boss
Don't worry about him
You're in charge of the family
All the neighbors know that
Well
If he blames you
I'll take care of it
I'll wait for you here
Have a sip of this tea
It's good
Thank you
Your needlework is good
Your husband is lucky indeed
to have married you
A good seamstress
A good cook
A pretty woman
Such small and dainty feet
A very attractive woman, I must say
Mrs. Wang
How's it going?
Is your husband any good?
Excuse me?
I mean, is he good in bed?
Not that I mean to pry, you know
He's a decent man
Also can't say that he's weak or incompetent
But is he certainly a weak & incapable?
Really?
You are so young, poor girl!
Mrs. Wang, I didn't quite get you
I know what it's like
I've been a widow since I was in my 20s
It isn't easy to be a widow
But in your case, it's worse
As for me
Let me tell you a secret
I couldn't stand widowhood
After one year of my husband's death
I was sleeping with the butcher
You mightn't know that chap
But he's good in bed
Auntie Wang, are you home?
Auntie Wang
I was wondering who it could be?
Oh it's you!
Come in and have some tea
Sure
Come on... in here
What are you doing?
Oh, you've a guest! I'll come back later
Relax, it's alright
He's a nice guy
Auntie Wang
This lady is...
Let me introduce...
He's the one who gave me coffin and the material
Mr. Ximen Qing; A celebrity in his own right
One of the wealthiest man
He owns a pharmacy in town
Is quite influential at the magistracy
Certainly an affluent personality
Gold, silver, pearls, all kinds of treasures
You name it
This lady is my neighbor
Her maiden name is Pan
I'm wondering where could I've met you!
The other day when you got hit by the bamboo
Oh, yes
It just slipped from my hand
It's really embarrassing
Not at all
Fate has brought you two together
You know, if it's meant to be
It would come to be
It's great that both of you are here
Both are helping me, one with all the generosity
and the other with all the effort
Come let's have a drink
Oh no, I've got to return home for lunch
What rubbish?
You're doing me a favor
I should at least treat you to lunch
It's just a simple meal
You should have some more to drink
I usually don't drink
I know you can hold your drinks
You might be able to fool others
But not me
Come
Sorry to bother you
May I ask your age?
I think you're only...
25 years old
Same as my wife
Born in the year of dragon
She was born on August 15th
I'm no match for her
You're too modest
This lady is great
She's smart
She's good at chess
She's also good at games
I'm not exaggerating
But I think no woman in your household
could be as good as this lady
Quite right
But I am not very lucky
I forgot to ask...
what is your husband's name?
His name isWu Zhi
Wu Zhi...
The one everyone calls the dwarf
Wu...
It's unfortunate indeed
It's unfortunate that I'm not as lucky as Mr. Wu
Mr. Wu...
is blessed
Auntie Wang
Where did you buy this wine?
From the shop across the street
No wonder it tastes awful
Drinking this quality of wine...
could make people sick
Auntie Wang
You better go to Wanyuan wine store to buy a jar
Just put it on my account
God! I can't even differentiate between wines
Mrs. Wang, I think I'll head back
Nonsense, I have a guest here
But just the two of us here?
What's the problem?
There's nothing to worry about
if you behave yourself
I'm going to get the wine
Let me tell you
Keep her company
It's my honor...
to have her here as my guest
If I don't see her when I return
I'll hold you responsible
Don't you worry
On your trust
I think the lady will stay
I'll get going
What's with this weather?
This year even in March it's been so hot!
February of the leap year
That's right
If you don't mind, could you please...
put these on the bed?
I think you can do that yourself
You don't need my help
Fine, I'll do it myself
Where are my chopsticks?
You're such a tease
Did you hide...
the chopsticks?
What a joke, what's so special about them?
I don't need to do anything like that
It's strange!
How about here
What are you doing?
What do you think you' re doing?
Watch out, I'll slap you
Great, if I'm dead, I won't think about you
Come here
Shameless
My bed
Give me a jar of wine
Put it on the account
What's there to look?
What are you looking at?
What do you care?
You little piece of shit
You old hag
Auntie Wang
Okay
What's going on?
I'm in big trouble
This is really bad
What do you think you' re doing?
Mrs. Wu
I asked you here to make the clothes
And how dare you put me in trouble?
What if your husband finds out?
Then I'll be the pimp
I better go tell him
that it's not my fault
Mrs. Wang...
What were you two thinking?
You two were having a good time
Do you have any idea how this will affect me?
I'm a vegetarian, a Buddhist
You've sinned
Spare me, please
I won't do it again
What?
So you just took advantage of her?
You think this is a brothel?
It's just one-off thing, both aren't acquainted
Oh, that's so convenient, isn't it?
Mr. Wu is a decent man
He doesn't deserve this
He won't spare you if he discovers
Let me tell you
We're all in this together
If I go down, you're all going down
You two must come here everyday
I mean it
You don't have to miss even a day
Otherwise I will have a word with the neighbors
And Mr. Wu will find out
Sure, I'll be here everyday
I know about you, what about her?
Me... I'll come too
You've got to be here everyday
Everyday
It's decided then
You two carry on
I'm going to go outside
No, I've had enough, I can't
Spare me...
So? Are you satisfied with her?
Absolutely
Son of a bitch
What is it?
I'm going to kill those two
You think you can go up against Ximen Qing?
He can take you out like he'd swat a fly
Don't alarm them yet
I...
Keep your cool
Don't let your wife know you've found out
When they've gone upstairs tomorrow
You be somewhere nearby
And I'll take care of the old hag
When I throw my basket as the signal...
Then you go upstairs
Okay, that'd be good
Don't make so many pancakes tomorrow
I know...
(Ximen Residence)
Two more pears to go!
Not yet
Sit down
When I give you my signal
Then you go upstairs
Take it easy
Old hag
What are you doing here, you rat?
Even if I am not here...
You'll be in trouble anyway
To hell with you!
What are you doing?
I beat you
What are you doing?
What?
Let go of me
Mr. Wu, I'm here
No one's upstairs
What are you doing?
You ain't scared of that small man, are you?
Murder!
Ximen Qing has killed someone
Okay, you wait and see
I'm going to look for his brother Wu Song
You won't get away with it
Murder!
Go
Water...
Give me some water
You're so annoying
A little bit closer
Who do you take me to be, your maid?
You are pathetic
Good-for-nothing
Right, I may be useless
But not my brother
When he comes back...
He will deal with you
Ximen Qing
and Mrs. Wang
This is no joke
Wu Song is a hero
We better think of something
You mean...
We have to stick this out
All the way
We must strike first
After he passes off to heavenly abode
Then burn his memorial tablet
After that's done...
Then you two can get married
It's normal for a widow to marry again
When Wu Song is back
He won't have any proof
Great
Hey, Ah Fu...
We've seen rats in my wife's room
You've any idea how to get rid of them?
How about some arsenic?
Just leave it in a corner underneath the bed
Let me have a small packet then
I'm scared
Everyone's scared
Or you could wait for Wu Song's return
I don't give a damn anymore
Mrs. Wang
I won't drink this, I'd rather die
I don't want to suffer
This is a good prescription
It will do you well
Drink it around midnight and cover yourself with...
the quilt; sweat it out and you'll recover tomorrow
It's all my fault
We're husband and wife after all. You...
Alright, I will drink it...
It's so bitter
It's good for you
Drink up
I know. You're afraid I might poison you
What do you take me for?
I'll drink it if you won't
I'll drink it...
Sweat it out, cover yourself with the quilt
You... are evil
Mrs. Wang
Fight him, don't let him cry out loud
Hurry
Keep his mouth shut
Everyone knows about this
Only because Ximen Qing is rich and powerful
No one dares to interfere
They laugh at him behind his back though
Ximen Qing is shameless
He marries his mistresses
Inside the sedan chair sits comfy the strumpet
Behind it follows the old aide
What is it?
- Fourth lady - What is it?
Mr. Ximen has taken a fifth wife
One wedding after next
After the third one
He married you
Now he's married a Miss Pan
Where is she staying?
In the room at the back garden
Chunmei from the first lady's house will serve her
A special bed has been ordered for her
Really? What's so special about her?
She was married to Wu Zhi who sold pancakes...
on the main street. She's Pan Jinlian
Pan Jinlian?
So it's her?
She's got tiny feet
I mean, real dainty
Kinda like three inches long
You've had enough to drink
I'll take you home
Brother Hua
You're drunk
Who the hell is drunk?
You're drunk
Let me tell you
I heard that the new bride's feet...
are only 2 inches 9
They are tiny, sweet and soft
Everything about her so neat
I just have to touch them
Mr. Hua...
Zixu
He must be really drunk
You know, our brother Hua...
is nothing what he seems
He's quite a womanizer
Congratulations!
Zixu
Lady
(Tanny as Li Pinger)
You must be Mrs. Hua
Yes
I regret about my husband's behavior
I hope you wouldn't take offence
Don't worry
We're friends, aren't we? Please
So it's really true
Just because that wench is a new bride
Only 2 inches 9
Look at you
Yours aren't bad
2 inches 99; just a tad long
I'm really sorry, Lord Ximen
After he sobers up
I'm going to get him...
to apologize to you
Don't worry, Mrs. Hua
Zixu can hold his drinks
He's not really drunk
He's just very happy
You think not?
You know me well
Of course, like a father knows his son
A brother knows his younger brother
A father knows...
Enough rubbish
Take care
What is it?
The aphrodisiacs you had earlier asked for
I've already bought it for you
Look
100 pills in total
However, don't take too many at a time
One extra will hurt
Two extra will take your life
Take it with alcohol
It works wonders
I'm sure you'll feel vigorous and gratified
It's your wedding night
You can...
try a few
If it doesn't work
Although I'll work it out for you
Remember not to take too many
You could enjoy yourself
But don't over do it
You don't want to lose your life
Nonsense
(Chen Ping as Chunmei)
Hurry, the master's waiting for his food
The master and his new bride
plan to go to the temple to buy beads
You're telling me to hurry!
It takes time to make them
How can I hurry?
Qiuju
Stupid maid
The lady is going to break your leg
The master is hungry
How long does it take?
Alright
That's enough...
Better tell your lady
Doesn't she know that the iron cauldron
takes time to heat up? The congee's ready...
but she wants cakes and soup
How do I know what she wants to eat!
Stop talking nonsense
I wouldn't be here asking you
if I was not being told to
How rude!
Just because that woman is a new bride
She considers herself favored
You are just a maid!
If your lady thinks I'm too slow
Then you tell her to cook for the master
She poisoned her late husband
I'm sure she's the best in making pancakes
I'd rather you watch your tongue