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The relief fund has been fully recovered. It'll be re-delivered to Shandong.
As for the Crown Prince,
the Imperial Physician has confirmed, stress has cost him his sanity.
He's suffering from delusion and psychosis.
Though his illness was the cause of what he did, which is understandable,
yet we are all equal before the law.
I can't be lenient with him just because he's the crown prince.
I hereby announce that Yinreng is stripped of his crown prince title
and demoted to a commoner.
He is to be confined to the Imperial Clan Court for life for recuperation.
The naming of a new crown prince will be left for some other time.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Sire, please reconsider.
Sire, for the sake of Prince Yinreng's great contributions to the Court...
What nerve! It's my final decision.
I hereby decree that whoever dares to plead for Yinreng will be punished,
with no exception whatsoever!
Your Majesty's order will be followed.
Yinzhen, you are excused.
Aye!
Songgotu. Yes, Your Majesty.
As Grand Minister of State, you know where you have failed?
I failed to stop the Crown Prince
from unauthorised mobilisation of the Imperial Guards.
Sire was given a fright.
I deserve to be punished.
As commander of the capitals military force Songgotu is guilty of negligence of duties.
You are to be demoted by three ranks.
The Minister of War is to act as Grand Minister of State for the time being.
Thank you, Sire!
Nian Gengyao.
Yes, Sire.
You were impulsive and committed insubordination.
You took it upon yourself to kill the commander of the Imperial Guards.
You've committed a grievous offence.
Lock him up in jail for further decision.
Yes.
Sire, Nian Gengyao is a loyal man.
He risked his life to safeguard Sire with me.
He doesn't deserve this harsh penalty.
Sire, please reconsider.
That's all for today. Audience adjourned.
Audience adjourned.
Take care, Your Majesty.
Yinsi, you have the nerve to come here to see me?
What are you up to? To kill me with your own hands?
So that you can become crown prince?
I am not like you.
You flouted the law and had no regard for lives.
Yinsi, get off your moral high horse.
Others call you Prince Chivalry and you believe in your own hype?
I have long seen through your ruthlessness.
I can't compare to you when hypocrisy is concerned.
You still fail to see.
You are no longer the crown prince that calls the shots,
nor are you heir to the Qing throne.
I know, I have been deposed.
But that doesn't mean you can become the Crown Prince.
Don't get carried away.
Whether I can become crown prince, it's too early to say.
But I am at least halfway there.
I've got rid of the talentless crown prince who's a bane to the Qing reign.
Yes, I lost, but it's not because you were capable.
You won by dumb luck.
You found the secret letter Chin Tak-choi wrote.
Or I wouldn't have been forced to take the wrong move.
You mean this one?
It's not the same letter.
When the letter was handed to me, it's already half burnt.
With Chin Tak-chuen dead,
I had no witnesses or evidence.
I couldn't prove you were the mastermind.
Even if I had been to Sire, he wouldn't have believed me.
You used a half-burnt letter to trick me.
You had a guilty conscience.
You knew Chin Tak-choi had written a letter.
You were worried I would go to Sire, so you fell into my trap.
To save your own skin, you resorted to a coup.
You mobilised the Imperial Guards without authorisation,
which was your fatal mistake.
You are despicable!
It's all fair in war.
It's your guilty conscience that made you fall into my trap.
It's careless of me...
To achieve something big, one has to keep cool at all times.
You panic so easily.
Together with your arrogance, you were doomed to fail.
Let me put it this way,
you don't have it to be an emperor.
What about you?
You are just a despicable hypocrite!
Call it resourcefulness.
For your personal gain, you had no regard for the victims.
You embezzled the relief money and killed everyone in the Chin household.
You are devoid of humanity.
If someone like you got on the throne, Qing's reign would be doomed.
The people would be left hopeless.
But heaven has eyes.
I did Heaven's job of ridding the country of its curse.
I'll let you have your rest.
Please excuse me.
Drop dead...
Cheers...
A toast to Lee Wai. He's now free and his name has been cleared!
Thank you...
Though Master Tin-po brought me delicious dishes when I was in jail,
it's much happier enjoying a meal with you guys.
Of course...
If the crown prince weren't so ambitious,
you wouldn't have had to suffer jail. but enjoyed great dishes all along.
They say he has been deposed.
I do hope the future crown prince will not be like him.
Shifu, whom do you think is the likely choice?
Among the princes, Prince Yinsi has the biggest chance.
But I'd prefer Prince Yinzhen.
He is chivalrous and goodlooking.
He sure is a talent.
But he's a far cry from Prince Yinsi in popularity and strength.
Prince Yinsi is chivalrous and kindhearted,
I say he's the right man to be crown prince.
It's probably a flash in the pan.
Prince Yinzhen may not be able to beat him today or tomorrow,
but in time he ,may overtake him.
Sire has not set a deadline for naming the crown prince.
Prince Yinzhen still stands a chance. Right, Mr Wu?
Of course. So long as things haven't taken place,
anything is possible.
Whoever, so long as he's good to the people. Am I right, Shifu?
Hey, we are talking about national affairs, you just keep on eating.
Any comments?
Say something...
I'd say this country... does have good food...
You are right! Right.
Highness, greetings.
At ease, Miss Nian.
Thank you, Highness.
Please sit.
This visit must be about your brother.
I really am at my wit's end.
Even if you had not come,
I would have continued to try to save him.
He's being locked up because of me.
How could I do nothing?
Let me thank you on his behalf.
Don't stand on ceremony.
May I ask, when can he be released?
Sire has been in a bad mood because of Crown Prince.
I am waiting for the right chance to plead for your brother.
Please understand and have patience.
Your Highness will help, I am relieved.
Siu-to.
Just a little token. Please accept it.
I got it from my brother that you like watermelon.
I had people look around for one.
The effort did payoff.
Please don't find it unworthy.
You are too kind.
Actually not just me, Sire likes watermelon too.
Master, Lee Goong Goong says Sire has had no appetite lately.
Miss Nian's watermelon can't be more timely.
Greetings, Sire.
At ease.
Thank you, Sire.
What is this?
I know you have had no appetite lately.
I had this watermelon bowl prepared for you.
Please enjoy.
The snow fungus is crunchy and cool. It's delicious.
I am glad you like it.
Yinzhen, what nerve!
Sire, please don't get mad.
Yinreng gave me a watermelon on my birthday.
You mean to remind me of him?
No, Sire.
How many times have I told you? No one can plead for him.
But you just wouldn't listen.
You mean to affect my decision?
That has never crossed my mine.
Cut it out! Get up.
Sire, may I plead you for one thing?
It's about Nian Gengyau?
Yes.
That night, the Imperial Guard Commander insisted on surrounding the Qianqing Palace.
Nian Gengyao had no choice but to kill him.
He had my tacit consent.
Sire, for the sake of his loyalty, please release him from jail.
I understand he's forced by circumstances.
But he did commit insubordination.
If I let him off, I'll only draw criticisms. Others may even follow his example.
Yinzhen, whatever I do, I have to have the big picture in mind.
You have to understand.
I do understand. But Nian is loyal and courageous.
He's a good military leader.
If his talent is wasted because of this,
it's doing the court a disservice.
Well, a memorial says that bandits are wreaking havocs in Shandong.
They know the terrain well and so action to suppress them only ended in failure.
Do you think Nian Gengyao can do the job?
Sire, absolutely.
Alright, I'll give him this chance.
Thank you, Sire.
Miss, we are not open yet.
You have to wait for some time.
Greetings, Master Ko. Remember me?
Sure, Miss Nian's maid.
She has sent me to remind you.
About what?
Master Nian is now free.
So Lady Nian's birthday feast will be held as scheduled.
She wants to remind you that you have to come tonight as promised.
Tonight? Birthday feast?
Yes, you gave her your word.
Have you forgotten about it?
Right, but that day...
I have to get rouge and powder for my mistress.
See you tonight, Master Ko.
HEY"
Come back, come back, even salted fish will have a comeback.
It's my tea.
Sorry, Mr Wu.
What? Your mind is not here.
Nothing.
Tin-po is making salted fish casserole?
But there are no customers.
A chef in a dandy's attire. What a sight.
Indeed.
Tin-po, what is going on?
I have a date with Miss Nian tonight.
It's Lady Nian's birthday feast.
It's an important date indeed. It's my first meeting with her.
I have to be properly dressed,
and have a decent present prepared.
It's hard to believe.
You have neither the looks nor the status.
What made you think you were good enough for the Nian family?
Right, I have no money, no status or the looks.
Yet I have an earnest heart.
Faithful men are few and far in between.
Moreover, I have excellent cooking skills and I'm well-versed in culinary skills.
It's understandable if Miss Nian is charmed by me.
Mr Wu, eat your heart out.
I'd say you are daydreaming.
I am very sober.
Mr Wu, after their lantern rendezvous,
they agreed to meet at Lady Nian's birthday feast.
Miss Nian found nothing wrong at the lantern rendezvous?
I am sure it was dim and the moon was masked that night.
It sure was dark and so romantic.
Mr Wu, some divination.
It's deduction. Or Miss Nian wouldn't have chatted with you for so long.
Right, the wind blew the light off.
In the dim environment, my talent shone like a light.
Miss Nian was enlightened.
Well, I look forward to hearing the development. Excuse me.
Sure...
I'll get back to work.
Come back, come back, the salted fish will have its comeback...
Tin-po, you said you wanted to pick up knife skills from me.
Shifu, so you will teach me?
Yes, make it tonight. I am free.
Be reasonable, I am not free.
You are a man, your career comes first.
Don't waste time on meaningless networking.
I am not an ambitious man, I put love before career.
So you won't listen to your shifu?
Just for this once.
You will regret it.
I'll regret it if I miss it.
Come back, come back, even a salted fish can have a comeback
Watch out!
Ditto!
Thank heaven you are fine.
Sorry...
Sorry...
My salted fish casserole...
Thank you, you sure run fast.
I bumped into you, I should help.
There are so many nice people in the world.
Who are you? You have an invite?
My name is Ko Tin-po, Miss Nian invited me in person.
Really?
What's this stinking pot?
What do you know?
This pot has survived hazards and pitfalls.
It's a birthday gift filled with earnestness and love.
Alright, come with me.
Just wait here.
Siu-to, Miss Ruobi has invited a man named Ko Tin-po?
Master Ko is here?
Yes, he's outside.
Miss Nian. Hello.
Miss Nian, I brought you this...
Sir, respect yourself.
Who are you?
I am Ko Tin-po, you don't recognise me?
Miss Nian, it was dim that night,
but we had an amicable chat.
Had it not been for you,
I wouldn't have learnt about His Majesty's favourite dishes.
Who are you? How come you know about my conversation with Master Ko?
I am Ko Tin-po. I was the man who chatted with you.
It's not possible, I don't know you.
We didn't get to know each other that well that night.
But we can get to know each other more...
Hey, mind what you are saying.
You were not the one taking part in the contest.
True. I didn't take part in the contest, but I really am Ko Tin-po.
I'd say you are some con man.
Come, throw him out. Yes.
Come on...
But...Miss Nian, I am Ko Tin-po.
What's going on?
This swindler dared to impose as Ko Tin-po.
But he really is Ko Tin-po.
Give way.
Honourable Nian, so you recognise me.
I sealed off your shop and arrested your servant.
I sure recognise you.
Call it a twist of fate.
Miss Nian, Honourable Nian too says I am Ko Tin-po.
But you are not the Ko Tin-po I invited.
But there are no other Ko Tin-pus...
How presumptuous! You think my sister will fall for you?
What is this stench?
It's my present. It smells good.
Salted fish and bitter melon?
Is this a joke or what?
You knew it's my mother's birthday feast,
you brought her such inauspicious stuff?
Come, throw him and his pot out!
But Honourable Nian, let me explain...
Come on...
Your salted-fish casserole.
Miss Nian...I really am Ko Tin-po...
Tin-po...Are you alright?
Master Tin-po, you are back.
How's the feast?
Did Miss Nian introduce you to her family?
Did Lady Nian like your salted-fish casserole?
The casserole was broken into pieces.
Master, what's wrong? Why are you crying?
She said she had never met me.
She said it wasn't me who had joined her for the lantern viewing.
How come?
I don't know.
She said I was not the Ko Tin-po she had met.
How many Ko Tin-pos are here in the capital?
Such a coincidence?
Actually...I was that Ko Tin-po.
What?
I was doing it for fun.
I took part in the contest,
and I had the right answers for Miss Nian's questions.
I didn't care for her and so...
So I left.
Her maid stopped me and asked for my name.
I blurted out yours.
You blurted out my name?
I didn't mean it as a prank.
It just came out.
I didn't know you would attend the lantern rendezvous,
and she would fail to see your face.
I was worried it would blow in the birthday feast,
that's why I asked you not to go.
But you wouldn't listen, and so...
50?
So he made a fool of himself.
And?
Master, how did you make a fool of yourself
Just drop dead...
Master, no! He'll die.
Go away!
Run! Run...
I really didn't mean it...
You didn't mean it? Drop dead...
Go away...
So I lost Miss Nian...
It's as hopeless as the salted-fish casserole.
Master, there's still hope.
The casseroles broken. Then make another one.
You make delicious dishes. You can win her heart.
Let me sing you a song...
Come back, come back, even a salted fish will have its comeback...
Salted fish?
Can it really have its comeback?
Thanks to Prince Yinzhen,
he pleaded to Sire for me and got me this chance to redeem myself.
I have to repay him.
You're handling Shandong bandits,
do take care of yourself.
I'll take good care of Mother,
you don't have to worry about us.
Miss Ruobi, look! Ko Tin-po!
Right, it's Master Ko.
He's the Ko Tin-po I told you about.
Miss Ruobi.
Siu-to, take Miss Ruobi home.
Let me speak with him to see what's going on.
But don't you harm him in anyway.
Don't worry, I know what to do.
Just go back.
Mai Siu-yu.
Honourable Nian, what a coincidence.
What can I do for you?
You have the nerve! You want a good beating up?
Honourable Nian, this is a public place.
I have broken no laws. How can you beat me up?
Maybe not, but you did play a prank on the innocent.
Come with me.
Let go of me!
Let me ask you:
Did you go to Fung Yu House and take part in my sister's contest for marriage?
Yes, but...
You won and left your name as Ko Tin-po?
Yes, but...
You mean to marry my sister or not?
Yes, but...
I mean no, definitely not.
What? What's wrong with her?
She's my only sister and the apple of my eye.
Whoever wrongs her will have a tragic end.
Now that she likes you, consider yourself lucky!
Still trying to say "no"? You don't want to live?
I was taking part in the contest just for fun.
It never crossed my mind that I would win Miss Nian's hand.
I am not worthy.
For fun?
You played a prank on my sister.
You are outrageous!
Let me warn you, never show up in front of her again,
or you will see!
I won't! Ever!
Brother, how's Master Ko?
He's not Ko Tin-po. He's Mai Siu-yu.
He sells noodles next to Ko Tin-po's shop.
What?
He used Ko Tin-po's name to take part in the contest.
He was doing it for fun. He never meant to ask for your hand.
He's just outrageous.
So irresponsible and sissy. He's not a man at all.
He doesn't have it to be a Nian's son-in-law.
You can easily find a man a hundred or a thousand times better.
Listen to me, just forget about him.
Or I won't feel at ease on this Shandong trip.
Don't worry, I'll never give him a thought again.
Then I am relieved.
Sire, how's your appetite?
Thank you for your concern.
Oh yes, that watermelon bowl you brought me,
I asked the Palace Larder to prepare me one.
Yet they couldn't make one exactly the same.
Who made it for you?
Sire, it's the cook, Ko Tin-po.
The one who made the salted-fish buns?
Yes, that's him.
He has good culinary skills.
Could you recruit him for the Palace Larder?
Actually I've tried.
But he got an oracle about becoming a serf because of his culinary skills.
That's why he wouldn't accept the invitation He wants to save his life.
What?
Boss...
Sir, what can I do for you?
I am here for salted-fish buns.
But we have closed.
Please come earlier tomorrow.
I have not eaten for a day.
I live far away.
If I don't have a bun, I may not have the strength to make it home.
Please, do me this kindness, make me a bun.
Not that I don't want to help, but you can see our stove fire is off,
and our buns are sold out.
Lee Wai...
Master Tin-po, what is it?
Get the gentleman a cup of tea.
Let me make it.
But we are closed.
Look at him, he's so old.
If I don't make him one,
he really may not be able to make it home.
Please sit. Thank you.
Have some tea. Thank you.
Have more.
Take your time. Don't get choked.
Your salted-fish bun is really delicious.
You can't get it elsewhere.
Really that good?
In fact, you have such culinary skills,
why don't you work for the Palace Larder?
It's said Sire loves salted-fish buns.
You don't know. My master was once in the palace making those buns for Sire.
Why didn't you make it permanent?
Uncle, I was once given an oracle.
My culinary skills would make me a serf.
My life would be in danger too if I worked in the palace.
What a claim!
What do you know, Uncle?
So I went there to make salted-fish buns,
and I was given a hard time.
Now I have no career or love life.
If I stayed there for good,
I don't think I could survive for long.
I see.
What if your life was guaranteed?
Would you think about it?
Maybe.
It's the Palace Larder after all.
If I work hard, I may rebuild my family fortune and fame.
The salted fish will have a comeback.
Then it's easy.
Oh, I haven't paid for the buns yet.
Sir, five maces, please.
Oh, I've forgotten to bring money with me.
Just forget it...
You came at this hour for my buns...
They are on the house.
Now just go home.
No, I have to pay...This should do.
Oh, an impurity token.
Immunity token.
With it, no one can execute you.
You can work in the Palace Larder with peace of mind.
Uncle, no more pranks please.
I have had enough of those.
You don't believe it's authentic?
Even Prince Yinzhen can't guarantee my life.
What can this token do?
Stop teasing me with a fake token.
I won't be fooled again.
But Master, it's quite heavy...
Look at him,
Why would he carry an immunity token around at this hour?
But it looks authentic to me. Have a look.
Stop it!
A token for a couple of salted-fish buns, really?
What? Help!
Your Majesty, are you alright?
Majesty?
Ask Sire for his forgiveness.
Your Majesty...at your service...
You are excused.
You are excused. Yes.
At ease. Thank you, Sire.
I didn't mean to offend Sire. Please forgive us.
Forgive us...
You didn't mean it.
Ko Tin-po, I appreciate your culinary skills.
I do hope you will go work in the Palace Larder.
Don't worry, I can guarantee, no one can take your life.
Well...
What? You want Sire to beg you?
No...as you wish, Sire.
This "impurity" token is authentic. Do you want it or not?
It's from Sire, of course!
I'll treasure it. Thank you, Sire.
Sire, take care...
Sire, take care...
Take care...
Sire, please come again.
The Immunity Token!
Master Tin-po, so...
The salted fish is having its comeback!
M: Wu. Thank you...
Shifu, Mr Wu.
Morning... So early?
Early birds get the worms.
You are no longer mad at me over Miss Nian?
I have figured it out.
A man shouldn't wallow in self-pity.
Once I make myself a career, I will find a good wife.
You sure have figured it out.
I had to.
You know whom I bumped into last night?
Whom?
You have this glow. It must be somebody.
Mr Wu, you are right every time.
The Emperor himself was travelling incognito
He came to The Eatery and asked me to go work for the Palace Larder.
The Palace?
You aren't worried about your safety?
You gave me the warning, how would I not be?
But now I have nothing to worry about.
Tell you what, Sire gave Master Tin-po an impurity token.
That's Immunity Token.
Well, congrats...
Thank you.
Lee Wai and I will go to the palace later.
Shifu, I hope you can go with us.
You can continue to teach me,
and we can take care of one another.
Buddies should stick together...
I'm not going to the palace.
You and Lee Wai can take care of each other.
You have graduated. You can handle it on your own.
Shifu, you said I have graduated,
then I won't make you.
Lee Wai, let's go. Sure...
Buddy... No.
Master, come on.
Come back, come back, the salted fish is having its comeback.
Take care, Ko 'fin-po. The salted fish will
Don't worry...
So he really is destined to become a serf?
It's said Sire loves his salted-fish buns. It's not that surprising.
But the Palace Larder is full of talents.
It's not easy for him to stand out.
It's said Five Taste Master is there too.
Call it destiny.
Five Taste Master? He's in the palace?
Done! Good!
Lee Wai, are you ready?
Yes !
Confidence? Yes!
Hope? Yes!
Future? Yes!
Immunity token? Yes...
What? I gave it to you.
It's probably left inside, let me go get it
Hey, how would I trust you with something so important?
What a scare!
Take it easy!
A bright future ahead! Let's go!
Yes...
Come back, come back, the salted fish will have its comeback...
Tin-po!
Shifu, you have changed your mind?
I am worried you may embarrass my name.
I have to go with you two.
Whatever you say.
You are some shifu, more like a buddy to me.
Let's go.
Come back, come back, Even a salted fish can have its comeback...
Notice: Owner gone to the palace.
Kok Goong Goong, I am Ko Tin-po.
This is my bodyguard Lee Wai.
This is my Shifu Mai Siu-yu.
What a team!
Please come with me.
Wow, so big...
This is the palace!
Bear it in mind: Keep quiet and no running about.
Follow me.
Master Tin-po, is this too loud or too soft
Hush...
Hush...
This is the Kunning Palace where the royal concubines live.
They say there are 3,000 beauties in the imperial harem.
Can you accommodate them all here?
I hear that those in favour have a bigger place.
Really? Yes.
I took you here not for you to blather about royal concubines.
Bear it in mind, you are not to come here, get it?
No.
Yes, we do now.
This is the imperial garden.
His Majesty and the royal concubines come here for the flowers.
No entry without being summoned, get it?
Let me remind you, the palace has a lot of rules.
They can be summed up into three.
No trespassing, no blathering,
and most importantly, no gawking at women.
Every woman here belongs to Sire.
Get it?
This is where you'll work.
Bear it in mind, follow the rules here. Get it?
Kok Goong Goong.
Ko Tin-po?
How come you are here?
Like you, we're working here now.
We are colleagues.
We are newcomers. Teach us the ropes.
Alright... you'll have ample time for reunion.
Let me take you to the one in charge.
Come with me.
See you later. See you later
The one in charge here is the head chef. He's your superior.
Learn from him and be obedient. Get it?
Yes...
Master Tin-po, it's big here.
Honourable Choi, Ko 'fin-po is here.
Oh, what a coincidence.
Kung Hei Fat Choi?
He's the Head Chef, Honourable Choi Hok-ting
Kok Goong Goong.
They are newcomers. Now I trust you with them.
My pleasure.
Thank you, Kok Goong Goong.
How come it's you, woodcutter?
Greet Honourable Choi.
Now I know why you wanted my salted-fish bun recipe so badly.
It's to please His Majesty.
So what?
I work for Sire, I should please Sire.
Five letters can sum it up.
L.O.Y.A.L.T.Y.
That's seven letters.
Your definition for loyalty is quite broad.
Ko Tin-po, your salted-fish bun means nothing to me.
But it means a lot to Sire.
You may be good at many dishes, but you can't make a decent salted-fish bun.
How ignorant of you!
I sure can make one, I don't care to make one only.
The Choi family has been palace chef since my great-grandfather's time.
My Shifu is Chef Saint Yau who shared the top spot with the Five Taste Master.
Chef Saint Yau?
So your shifu's a genius.
You seem to know a thing or two.
He's of the southern school.
He lost to the Five Taste Master by a hair in their contest.
He died a broken man.
Wrong. Firstly, he never lost.
Secondly, his death had nothing to do with the contest.
It is said that on his deathbed, he cried: Why make me fight the Five Taste?
It's just a rumour.
If I could meet the Five Taste Master, I too would like a match with him,
to let the world know my Shifu was truly the top master.
The southern and the northern schools are like apples and oranges.
Why should there be a match?
Moreover, Sire and Prince Yinzhen asked me to come work here
not to fight with you.
Who are you to fight me?
All you can make is that stupid bun.
My salted-fish bun is just as delicious.
Sire has a special taste only.
As an imperial chef,
Sire's taste is the only criterion for assessment.
Who are you?
I didn't see you.
A sharp tongue gets you nowhere here.
This is my turf, I call the shots.
Cross the line and you will see.
Tsang Sing. Yes.
Your turn to speak.
Yes, Your Honour.
Listen carefully for the rules.
One, Sire doesn't eat, he dines.
Use the wrong word and you'll get a spanking or heavier penalty.
Two, Sire dines in the morning, noon and the evening...
108...it's...
Memorise the above 107 rules, or you will
earn yourself a spanking or heavier penalty.
That's all.
Hey, he's done, wake up...
Good, he's done.
Wake up“, Wake up...
Sorry...what a nap...
Right. You were drooling.
Head Chef Choi, what's my position?
You and you are cooks.
What about Lee Wai?
He's a kitchen helper.
There are three kitchen helpers under you,
*** Boy, Luk Boy and Old Fung, a handy man.
What dishes are under my care?
What dishes? You have thought too much.
You make nothing but salted-fish buns.
Then I am very free.
But you have to take care of the chores big and small,
like cleaning, emptying rubbish bins and food waste.
They are your responsibilities.
Hold it, my master is here to be an imperial cook, not a janitor.
You are not happy with that? Then it's insubordination.
Sire and Prince Yinzhen asked me to come work here.
Who has committed insubordination?
What nerve? You dare to talk back to the Head Chef?
Get to work. Yes.
What are you doing?
Stop it...leave Master alone...
Halt!
Greetings, Highness.
Head Chef Choi, what is going on?
Cook Tsang and Lee Wai had some misunderstanding.
But it's been resolved amicably, right?
Yes, Highness.
Ko Tin-po, is what he said true?
You can be forthright with me.
I'll do you justice.
Highness, as Head Chef Choi said. It's been resolved
Head Chef Choi, they are newcomers. Teach them the ropes.
Yes, Highness.
If there's nothing else, we'll get back to my work.
Alright.
Thank you, Highness.
Now Choi Hok-ting is not around,
you can tell me what you are not happy about
Let me do you justice.
Could I ask you a question?
Go ahead.
Can I quit?
It's your first day here and you want to quit?
There are 108 rules. Every of those comes with a harsh penalty.
How can I survive it here?
Indeed, Head Chef Choi has an ax to grind with Master Tm-po.
He may make it personal.
Don't worry, you have me.
What can a mere head chef do?
I know there are many rules here and there is office politics to handle.
But if you toe the line and make no mistakes,
you'll have a bright future ahead.
Ora big slap.
If you have it, no one can bully you.
You are right. For Miss Nian, I can't give up.
Miss Nian again? I thought you had put her behind.
Putting her behind and giving up are two different things.
How?
You can pick up what you have put behind.
What about giving up?
I don't have to answer that.
You are smart. I know you can make it anywhere.
Highness.
What has he done?
He stole a piece of greens when preparing the dish.
He's given 40 spanks.
He won't be able to sit for a month.
40 spanks for a piece of greens?
Master Tin-po, you sure have to love Miss Nian very much for this.